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Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 02-21-2007, 02:02 PM

I would definately like to see Dockery re-signed because: (1) he should not be terribly expensive; (2) it would be nice to have some continuity on the O-line; (3) it would be nice to show that the perception that the front office doesn't reward its own guys is not totally accurate; and (4) he's a good starter, particularly in a run-first offense.

That said, Dockery may be good, but he's also the weakest link on the O-line. Whenever someone is flagged for holding or, particularly, for a false start, Dockery's number is called 1/2 the time.

Moreover, he's not nearly as strong as his size would indicate. For example, in the 2nd Dallas game last year, MLB Bradie James actually stopped Dockery cold on a running play and tackled Portis near the goal line despite being about 100 pounds lighter. I'm not judging Dockery based solely on that play, but I've seen a number of instances in which Dockery isn't as dominant in run-blocking as you would think he would be by simply looking at him.

Hopefully a good deal will get worked out that gives Dockery his due without overpaying him.

02-21-2007, 02:02 PM	#57
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Should Dockery Be Re-signed Before Free Agency Starts (next Friday) I would definately like to see Dockery re-signed because: (1) he should not be terribly expensive; (2) it would be nice to have some continuity on the O-line; (3) it would be nice to show that the perception that the front office doesn't reward its own guys is not totally accurate; and (4) he's a good starter, particularly in a run-first offense. That said, Dockery may be good, but he's also the weakest link on the O-line. Whenever someone is flagged for holding or, particularly, for a false start, Dockery's number is called 1/2 the time. Moreover, he's not nearly as strong as his size would indicate. For example, in the 2nd Dallas game last year, MLB Bradie James actually stopped Dockery cold on a running play and tackled Portis near the goal line despite being about 100 pounds lighter. I'm not judging Dockery based solely on that play, but I've seen a number of instances in which Dockery isn't as dominant in run-blocking as you would think he would be by simply looking at him. Hopefully a good deal will get worked out that gives Dockery his due without overpaying him.