PFT: Rolando McClain to start in the middle for the Cowboys

[boozeman]

Rolando McClain to start in the middle for the Cowboys

Posted by Darin Gantt on September 1, 2014, 2:09 PM EDT



Maybe it’s just the state of the Cowboys’ defense, or maybe Rolando McClain can really play.

Either way, the twice-retired No. 8-overall pick is a starter again, after not playing since 2012.

According to Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Bruce Carter said he was starting on the strong side, McClain in the middle and Justin Durant on the weak side.

Durant spent most of the preseason practicing in the middle, though he has the versatility McClain doesn’t. But team owner Jerry Jones declared McClain “very impressive” this preseason, and that endorsement means a lot.

But they were clearly hoping McClain could win the job, based mostly on the lack of impact players on their defense.

If McClain is engaged and motivated, he could be a solid player for them. Remaining that way has always been the challenge, however.

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So this guy that can't even finish a practice is going to start?

What kind of shitty message does this send the rest of the team?

 

[boozeman]

I think he's mentally off. I really do.

 

[Simpleton]

I agree, I definitely think he has a demon in his head.

 

[Stars]

He's a strange cat for sure.

 

[boozeman]

I agree, I definitely think he has a demon in his head.

I don't see how anyone can watch that second video and think, wow, he really has it together and is ready to dominate on the field.

Look, I get how you want a touch of madness on a team.

But there is a little something else here.

This is not a Charles Haley-type crazy.

This is more an Alonzo Spellman/Demetrius Underwood looking crazy.

 

[Stars]

This is more an Alonzo Spellman/Demetrius Underwood looking crazy.

That's exactly it. He has that look like he's about 5 minutes away from wearing a straight-jacket.

 

[UncleMilti]

McClain looks puny.

 

[Texas Ace]

I didn't watch a single minute of the preseason.

Did this guy show anything at all? Any flashes whatsoever?

 

[Carp]

I am good with this...Carter to the bench I guess.

 

[p1_]

I don't see how anyone can watch that second video and think, wow, he really has it together and is ready to dominate on the field.

Look, I get how you want a touch of madness on a team.

But there is a little something else here.

This is not a Charles Haley-type crazy.

This is more an Alonzo Spellman/Demetrius Underwood looking crazy.

I watched about half that second video. I didn't see anything to that point that was whacked. Did I miss it?

 

[Stars]

I watched about half that second video. I didn't see anything to that point that was whacked. Did I miss it?

Well first off, he has crazy eyes...
Not Singletary crazy eyes, but the kind of crazy eyes that imply the need for heavy doses of SSRIs to maintain a grip on the tangible world.

 

[Cotton]

I am good with this...Carter to the bench I guess.

Carter said yesterday that he is starting at SAM. So, I don't know.

 

[p1_]

Well first off, he has crazy eyes...
Not Singletary crazy eyes, but the kind of crazy eyes that imply the need for heavy doses of SSRIs to maintain a grip on the tangible world.

I did note the wild eye action. I guess I overlooked that for some sort of whack job dialog he might spew....

 

[Angrymesscan]

He looks more like a DB than a MLB

 

[E_D_Guapo]

Personally I don't really care what kind of message it sends to the team. It should be loud and clear that they're desperate for any kind of potential difference-maker on that side of the ball, and that desperation is why they're starting a guy like him. Too bad if they don't like it. Those other LBs have been out there with every chance to show what they can do and the coaching staff is still forcing this crazy looking, volatile dude who can't finish a practice into the starting lineup. Tells me they don't think much of the LB group. Hopefully those guys are a bit upset about it and play with the proverbial chip on their shoulders.

 

[VA Cowboy]

He could be the first player to behead a beat reporter.

 

[Cotton]

He could be the first player to behead a beat reporter.

Hopefully he chooses Fisher.

 

[p1_]

Hopefully he chooses Fisher.

Fish heads fish heads,
Roly poly fish heads,
Fish heads fish heads,
Eat them up yum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKDtUzRIG6I

 

[Newt]

wtf?

 

[Cotton]