Watkins: Gerald Sensabaugh has a sprained foot

[Midswat]

November, 21, 2011
By Calvin Watkins

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys starting safety Gerald Sensabaugh was wearing a walking boot on his right foot Monday. Sensabaugh sprained the foot during Sunday's victory over the Washington Redskins. He left the game briefly but returned and finished with nine tackles, including a team-high seven solos.

Sensabaugh had an MRI exam Monday which revealed the specific nature of the injury. Sensabaugh indicated he wants to play in Thursday's game vs. Miami.

"That's what I'm aiming for," Sensabaugh said as he left the locker room.

Sensabaugh said the goal is to wear the protective boot for one day and then get back to practice, something he missed Monday.

His status for Thursday's game is uncertain and if he doesn't play, the Cowboys could replace him with Danny McCray or Alan Ball, who played free safety last season.

 

[Mr.Po]

His status for Thursday's game is uncertain and if he doesn't play, the Cowboys could replace him with Danny McCray or Alan Ball, who played free safety last season.

Ugggh.

Can Elam play FS and move Church into the SS role?

 

[dbair1967]

Ugggh.

Can Elam play FS and move Church into the SS role?

I think thats what Spagnola and another writer were saying, that Church would likely start if Sensabaugh cant go.

If he has a sprained foot, I seriously doubt he plays this week.

 

[cmd34]

Sensabaugh also has sprained coverage ability.

Church is as slow as Rob Ryan. I'd give McCray a shot but the kid never started a game in 4 years of college so I'd be a little worried with him getting significant snaps.

 

[Jon88]

I can play if they need me to.

 

[Theebs]

damn.

I swear to you, sensebaugh being out in the second half vs the lions was as big or bigger than any of the pics romo threw.

They just threw to wherever he was the minute church stepped on the field. I think he made one play.

Considering the dolphins running game and dealing with marshall this is not good. the last thing we need is a shootout.

 

[Slatemosphere]

It isn't a coincidence that the Redskins marched down the field in the 2nd half when Sensy was out. This is a huge loss for the defense

 

[Jon88]

It isn't a coincidence that the Redskins marched down the field in the 2nd half when Sensy was out. This is a huge loss for the defense

It wouldn't be the Cowboys unless someone was hurt.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Cowboys have no depth at safety. Thankfully the Dolphins are not known for being an explosive offense. I think Dallas will be fine. This should be one of those ground and pound games.

 

[Slatemosphere]

It wouldn't be the Cowboys unless someone was hurt.

Yup. Seems like there's never a full force roster that the Cowboys can send out. There's always a offensive weapon or key defensive player on the inactive list.

 

[superpunk]

Time for Barry "I JUST MAKE PLAYS" Church to make more plays.

 

[Cr122]

Ugggh.

Can Elam play FS and move Church into the SS role?

I was thinking the same thing. I know Ball has been playing better but I'd rather not have him play safety.

 

[dbair1967]

Sensabaugh is officially out now, Church will start in his place.

 

[Theebs]

Sensabaugh is officially out now, Church will start in his place.

Not good.

We are going to have to win a shootout.

Man we need this one bad..this sets everything up.

 

[Rock Slamdance]

Chruch with two picks tomorrow. No...I'm not gues...erh, you guys get it.

 

[cmd34]

Church with two picks tomorrow. No...I'm not gues...erh, you guys get it.

Matt Moore is going to have to seriously underthrow some WR's for Church to get two picks.