Archer: Cowboys need Mackenzy Bernadeau more now

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OXNARD, Calif. – The Cowboys wanted Brandon Moore to be a starter when they reached an agreement with him Tuesday night on a one-year deal.

Jason Garrett might talk about not having enough linemen to get through games and practice because of injuries that have knocked out Mackenzy Bernadeau, Nate Livings and Ryan Cook at different times in camp, but none of those guys had or have injuries that are season-ending or concerning.

The Cowboys simply feel like they could not pass up on an opportunity to sign a player with a resume like Moore’s.

So why not try to do it earlier in the offseason when he could have made an easier transition?

Most likely price. Moore was looking for more than the $2.5 million he could have made with the Cowboys, and in March the Cowboys did not have salary-cap space to do any big or even moderate signings.

The Cowboys were getting Moore at a good price before he decided to retire.

But this has to signal some unhappiness and impatience with Bernadeau and Livings.

It’s been clear that the Cowboys want to have Ronald Leary start at left guard with the way they have talked him up. And Leary has played well. Livings will count $2.4 million against the salary cap this year whether he is on the team or not on the team in 2013. His $1.7 million base salary is guaranteed.

Bernadeau missed the offseason after having shoulder surgery. He missed his first offseason with the Cowboys because of knee and hip surgeries. He hurt his hamstring in the conditioning run and today’s practice will only be his third of camp.

Garrett acknowledged Bernadeau is rusty.

“When you miss a lot of that time that’s really when you can grow and develop,” Garrett said. “He’s still a young player; has not started that many games. But injuries have bothered him since he’s been here, so he’s just getting back into the mix again.”

After Moore’s retirement, the Cowboys need Bernadeau to shake off the rusty quickly. Their dalliance with Moore is proof they won’t wait very long.
 

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Pulling your hamstring during a conditioning test like Bernadau did is unacceptable. This is the second straight camp where he hasn't practiced hardly any. And I guess we might as well keep livings around since his salary is guaranteed. Thanks, Stephen.
 

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Stupid. That they are even counting on piles of shit like Bernadeau or Livings.

Exactly what these idiots deserve.
 

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I thought the line looked good Sunday night. I'm optimistic.

They were playing against guys that will be people greeters at WalMart in a couple of months. They have a little more talent this year, but they are young and a few years away from being solid.
 

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They were playing against guys that will be people greeters at WalMart in a couple of months. They have a little more talent this year, but they are young and a few years away from being solid.

I don't know how many snaps they all got, but Miami had a lot of starters in their front 7 play the other night
 

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I am too. I thought Leary and Fredrick looked really good. Those two alone should improve the line this season.

I like Leary but will he last 16 games? Then there's Bernadette and Livings. (JAGS) with injury concerns. We're fucked on the OL especially at guard and the depth.

One thing is for sure we can't afford another injury. For example: Smith or Frederick. Fuck Doug Free.
 

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I like Leary but will he last 16 games? Then there's Bernadette and Livings. (JAGS) with injury concerns. We're fucked on the OL especially at guard and the depth.

One thing is for sure we can't afford another injury. For example: Smith or Frederick. Fuck Doug Free.

Will Fredericks last 16 games? Will Lee or Cartter or Murray last 16 games? Who knows.
 

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I like Leary but will he last 16 games? Then there's Bernadette and Livings. (JAGS) with injury concerns. We're fucked on the OL especially at guard and the depth.

One thing is for sure we can't afford another injury. For example: Smith or Frederick. Fuck Doug Free.

I don't know that there is much short term concern over Leary. The concern was long term.
 

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Don't care much about Bernardeau, he's a dime a dozen guard in the league. But WTF did they give this scrub #73? Really. That's pathetic, Jerry.
 
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