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Machota: Why DeMarcus Lawrence's 4-game suspension is bigger loss for Cowboys than McClain's 10-game ban
By Jon Machota
SportsDay's Jon Machota answered questions in a chat Friday. Here are some highlights.
Question: Bigger loss -- DeMarcus Lawrence or Rolando McClain?
Jon Machota: Lawrence. Their biggest weakness is getting to the quarterback and he did that better than anyone on the team last season. Rolando's very talented, but give me the pass rusher.
Question: Shouldn't the Cowboys consider LB Stephen Tulloch?
Jon Machota: I think they should. However, it appears at this point that they think highly enough of the guys on the roster to avoid signing the veteran. Perhaps they add a vet LB when teams begin to trim their rosters.
Question: Any chance Brice Butler beats out Williams for No. 2 receiver spot?
Jon Machota: There's always a chance, but I don't necessarily expect it to happen. Williams is the favorite, and I thought he looked good during OTAs and minicamp. Butler worked a lot with the first team offense because Dez Bryant was limited. But if everyone is healthy, I think it's Dez and Williams on the outside like it's been.
Question: What would you consider a good rookie season by Elliott? 1,200 yards, more?
Jon Machota: If he stays healthy, 1,200-1,500 yards are certainly possible. Normally, a 1,000-yard season for a rookie RB is outstanding, but I think the bar is much higher for Zeke because of the offensive line and offensive weapons he's playing alongside.
By Jon Machota
SportsDay's Jon Machota answered questions in a chat Friday. Here are some highlights.
Question: Bigger loss -- DeMarcus Lawrence or Rolando McClain?
Jon Machota: Lawrence. Their biggest weakness is getting to the quarterback and he did that better than anyone on the team last season. Rolando's very talented, but give me the pass rusher.
Question: Shouldn't the Cowboys consider LB Stephen Tulloch?
Jon Machota: I think they should. However, it appears at this point that they think highly enough of the guys on the roster to avoid signing the veteran. Perhaps they add a vet LB when teams begin to trim their rosters.
Question: Any chance Brice Butler beats out Williams for No. 2 receiver spot?
Jon Machota: There's always a chance, but I don't necessarily expect it to happen. Williams is the favorite, and I thought he looked good during OTAs and minicamp. Butler worked a lot with the first team offense because Dez Bryant was limited. But if everyone is healthy, I think it's Dez and Williams on the outside like it's been.
Question: What would you consider a good rookie season by Elliott? 1,200 yards, more?
Jon Machota: If he stays healthy, 1,200-1,500 yards are certainly possible. Normally, a 1,000-yard season for a rookie RB is outstanding, but I think the bar is much higher for Zeke because of the offensive line and offensive weapons he's playing alongside.
