Cowboys sign former Jaguars guard Uche Nwaneri

[Tony D]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20140624-former-jaguars-guard-uche-nwaneri-tweets-photo-of-cowboys-logo-says-i-m-coming-home.ece

 

[boozeman]

Cowboys to add line depth with Uche Nwaneri

Posted by Darin Gantt on June 24, 2014, 11:58 AM EDT



The Cowboys have used plenty of premium picks in recent years to bolster their offensive line. That leaves the depth jobs for veterans.

According to Adam Caplan of ESPN, the Cowboys are going to sign former Jaguars starter Uche Uwaneri.

The Jaguars cut the 30-year-old in March in a cap-saving move. He had started all but five games for them the previous six seasons.

The Titans and Bengals had also showed interest, but he’s from Dallas, and that might have been enough to swing the decision.

 

[Newt]

Don't know much about the player, all for the competition at the other guard spot though. I can't see us carrying 4 guards during the season with as thin as we are at linebacker. I would love to see Leary win the starting job because of his age but if he doesn't win it this season I don't know how much longer I would hang on to him.

 

[p1_]

I would love to see Leary win the starting job because of his age but if he doesn't win it this season I don't know how much longer I would hang on to him.

Leary is a youngster, just a 3rd season guy. Who are you thinking of?

 

[Carp]

Between this and Tyronne Green they are really going all in at the G position. I would not mind a legit swing T.

 

[boozeman]

Between this and Tyronne Green they are really going all in at the G position. I would not mind a legit swing T.

I think this guy is far superior to Green.

 

[Carp]

I think this guy is far superior to Green.

I do too, but it gets me thinking that maybe Martin might get a look at T sooner than later.

 

[boozeman]

I do too, but it gets me thinking that maybe Martin might get a look at T sooner than later.

Martin will probably take over at RT in a year or so.

 

[Cotton]

Leary is a youngster, just a 3rd season guy. Who are you thinking of?

I think he means that he wants him to win the job because he is so young and could start for a long time.

 

[p1_]

Martin will probably take over at RT in a year or so.

Free be free. He actually rebounded nicely last year; still a liability I think.

 

[NoDak]

Leary's knee scares me. Who knows how long it will hold up. If he wins the job for now, fine. But even though he's young, I'd always have my eye out for a replacement.

 

[Deuce]

Leary is a youngster, just a 3rd season guy. Who are you thinking of?

But he has the knees of a 50 year old.

 

[Smitty]

But he has the knees of a 50 year old.

And he faded down the stretch last year.

 

[Jon88]

He has one degenerative knee. Who's to say he faded because if that? Erik Williams lasted another 7-8 years after he screwed his knee up.

 

[Carp]

And he faded down the stretch last year.

Bernadeau was the best G last year.

 

[p1_]

All valid concerns.

 

[ravidubey]

Leary's knee scares me. Who knows how long it will hold up. If he wins the job for now, fine. But even though he's young, I'd always have my eye out for a replacement.

Don't expect anything from the draft's first five rounds for the next 6 years.

 

[Carp]

Don't expect anything from the draft's first five rounds for the next 6 years.

Really? We have shown a real emphasis on the OL...I'm enthused.

 

[ravidubey]

Really? We have shown a real emphasis on the OL...I'm enthused.

I have to believe Garrett is behind the shift in focus which is encouraging.

But after the DL was overhauled in 2005 and 2006 Dallas didn't touch the "retooled" position again until 2012. It's a virtual lock that Jerry will still be here for the next 6 years. I don't have high hopes Garrett will.

 

[Cotton]

I have to believe Garrett is behind the shift in focus which is encouraging.

Garrett wanted a DL instead of Fred in the first and got Escobar as payment for shutting the fuck up. Yeah, he really is focused on the OL.