Leighton Vander Esch

[Godstree]

I don't see how you release Lee. Not to save $7mil. He is too valuable to that LB core even if he isn't on the field.

 

[Manster7588]

I don't see how you release Lee. Not to save $7mil. He is too valuable to that LB core even if he isn't on the field.

Call him Coach Lee. Love Lee but on the sideline taking up a roster spot isn't helping the team.

 

[ROMOTOOWENS]

We have $70 million in cap space, $77 after they release Sean Lee. Sign long term, convert salary to bonus, extend, end up in salary cap Hell ten years from now...with a SB or two to show for it

I will take that trade now days.

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

It's hard to believe he is a rookie. You could make the argument that he and Jaylon are the most talented young LB duo in the game. Tank in top 3 DE. BJones is a top 5 CB.

It seems like a bunch of accolades to LVE and he deserves it. Jaylon is a game wrecker. Just crazy speed out of him now. Jaylon has been hitting people hard this year. The best young duo IMO.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I hope we can move Lee from player straight to coach. he is to valuable at teaching these LBs & in the locker room.

LVE & Jaylon has already given Lee, mass amount of props on teaching them. I hope Lee is a lifer as a Cowboy.

 

[Godstree]

Call him Coach Lee. Love Lee but on the sideline taking up a roster spot isn't helping the team.

If we get LB play like we have been, I wouldn't be mad.

 

[Earl Stevens]

Heath is groing on me in a Bill Bates kind of way. Would be even better as a third safety though

Heath will never grow on me. That Woods guy is pretty good though. Would love to see an Earl Thomas and Woods safety tandem next season.

 

[Scapegoat]

LVE is the real deal. Our linebackers have become the best in the league. If Sean comes back great. If not still great.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

LVE is the real deal. Our linebackers have become the best in the league. If Sean comes back great. If not still great.

If he’s able to come back and provide 10-15 plays a game while letting LVE and Smith take a breather here and there, that is a win-win.

 

[DCDC1]

I knew it! Posted it here a month ago and then again yesterday. That said, I hate this pick. LVE is soft. I hate to write a guy off before he's even played a down, but just watch the game tape of LVE. This guy shies away from contact at every opportunity.

I hope he is the next Urlacher, but I think LVE will be closer to the next Barbie Carpenter.

Hate it.

Just ran into this now. What is your thinking now? Guy looks great! We posted a little debate about who should start. I don’t like that Jerry Jones is telling us who is starting and making coaching decisions.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Just ran into this now. What is your thinking now? Guy looks great! We posted a little debate about who should start. I don’t like that Jerry Jones is telling us who is starting and making coaching decisions.

all three are gonna play & sometimes at same time. & they will be taking rest for each other as well.
Who's starting is in name only. In fact read something where when all three are on field they expect Smith to be doing a lot more blitzing.

 

[DCDC1]

all three are gonna play & sometimes at same time. & they will be taking rest for each other as well.
Who's starting is in name only. In fact read something where when all three are on field they expect Smith to be doing a lot more blitzing.

That would be awesome

 

[Eiknarflin]

I think the answer is simple: start Lee over Wilson.

Wilson has been playing well, but he hasn't been playing "lights out."

Lee can play "lights out," and with him and Jaylon and LVE, our LB core would be scary.

Don't forget that Lee can play, and has played, any of the three LB spots.

 

[ArlingtonCowboys100]

Lee is quoted as saying he will play today,but not start. Either Lee or the coaching staff do not want to disrupt LVE growth. LVE is probably going to make the pro bowl. I am hoping Lee will be an assistant coach with the Cowboys after he retires.

 

[Andresrenee]

Like ParcellS use to say. Put away your anointing oils. Colts line and running game making our LBs look mediocre. Struggling to get off blocks in this game versus Colts.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

After the 1st half I’m thinking the defense can't play worse that they did.

After the first drive of the 2nd half I realize I may have underestimated them.

 

[Andresrenee]

After the 1st half I’m thinking the defense can't play worse that they did.

After the first drive of the 2nd half I realize I may have underestimated them.

Did not play with heart in this one. The more desperate team at home handed it to us thus far. Defense sees Dak and this offense and says why keep pushing in this one.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Did not play with heart in this one. The more desperate team at home handed it to us thus far. Defense sees Dak and this offense and says why keep pushing in this one.

Honestly... that first Colts drive when the defense tackling was (to be charitable) atrocious...

That was a clear sign that this wasn’t going to be a good day. Because that tackling didn’t improve much as the game went on. It’s a bit myopic to blame shitty tackling on Dak and the offense.

 

[Myles]

I think Leonard eliminated LVE for defensive rookie of the year consideration.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

I think Leonard eliminated LVE for defensive rookie of the year consideration.

Damn sure set himself up nicely.

Still pretty happy with LVE. As I’m sure Colts fans are with Leonard. Two damn solid linebackers that - health permitting - will be great for years to come.