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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I too thought Rogers would make the 53 as the 4th OLB. He'll contribute on special teams this year and will get some downs as a situational pass-rusher. If his strength improves, he could develop into a weak-side starter in 3-4 years.
Disappointed is a word being tossed around a lot here, and it fits: I was sorry to see him go.
Actually, Rogers stinks.Hey Cowboys fan here. I would like to know some info on this kid is he any good or could you guys care less to see him go.
Oh and by the way it's gonna be Cowboy/Patriots in the Superbowl.
in 3-4 years? isn't that quite a long time?
In football years, but I'm using TBC as a model. If you knew you could draft a rookie who'd start for you in 3-4 years, wouldn't that be worth it? For instance, if Bam makes the team next year and catches 30+ passes, wasn't it worth it to keep him around?
I could be way off on this, but I think Rogers could be a starter in 3+ years, depending on his competition. Not an all-pro, but a solid starter. Optimistic, but possible.
But is he more of a pure pass rusher or more of a run stopping linebacker??
Pretty much what Wotan saw...I thought Rogers got a bit better at setting the edge as the preseason went on...he'll likely work out better in Wade Phillip's version of the 3-4 which is more of a one-gap, penetrating/blitz disruptive defense vs. New England's two-gap, control the line-of-scrimmage defense. It's interesting that you say you're thin at OLB, it explains why Wade would jump on Rogers so quickly. Best of luck to the kid.From what I saw, and keep in mind that this is mostly based on preseason games in which he went against second and third stringers, Rogers is much better coming off the edge, beating OLmen with his speed, getting into the backfield and disrupting passing plays. Not sure how many sacks he registered in the preseason, but he definitely went after the QB well.
On running downs though, he tends to get engulfed by the linemen and is not nearly as effective when called upon to shed blocks and protect his gaps because he at this point lacks the strength, technique and the experience. Said this, I was disappointed that the Pats cut him because I thought that he had shown enough to get scooped up on waivers by another team. He needs work though.
Should have cut Cassel. No, I don't think anyone would have "scooped" him up.
The only relevent info on Rogers (to me) is that by signing with the Cowboys he's dead to me now. If you cut him and we sign him to our practice squad we will welcome back into the family.