Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin

skinsfan_nn · 03-23-2007, 06:36 PM

Decent pickup, even for the PUKES! Now he has to wear one of those COWGIRL DRESSES!

5RINGS · 03-23-2007, 06:37 PM

GM scud,

we couldn't possibly do worse at the Safety position than we did in 2006.

AdamJT13, who always has great info on the salary cap, says this over at ***Hamlin signed per the Ticket / Espn News 1 yr-2.5m*** - Page 11 - Dallas Cowboys Forums - CowboysZone.com

“For what it’s worth, Ken Hamlin was a Pro Bowl alternate this past season.

According to STATS LLC., there were 102 safeties who played enough last season to have at least 10 passes thrown at them. Of those 102 safeties, Keith Davis ranked 102nd — dead last — in yards allowed per attempt. Pat Watkins ranked 101st — next-to-last. Davis also ranked 99th in completion percentage allowed, and Watkins ranked 80th…..”

He then gives Hamlin’s stats which needless to say are much better than these. Read the whole thing. This is a significant upgrade although I remanin hopeful that Watkins will develop into a long term answer.

Our Free Safety's were TERRIBLE. 102, and 101, out of 102 Safetys in the NFL.

Sad...

GMScud · 03-23-2007, 06:56 PM

5RINGS,

It's an improvement, no doubt. I was simply saying that he's not known as a good coverage guy. But he's a solid player who is still young, and at 1yr $2.5M, it's also a low risk move. On paper it looks like a good move for you. Frankly I think your defense overall will be vastly improved in the Wade Phillips era...

Pocket$ $traight · 03-24-2007, 01:37 AM

Wasn't Hamlin drafted as a corner? I would think his coverage skills would be pretty good for a safety.

5 Rings is spot on, though. That defense needs better coverage out of the safeties. Roy isn't going anywhere and they need someone to pick up the slack back there.

On paper a good and necessary move for them.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-24-2007, 04:22 PM

I hate to admit it, but Dallas' defense is going to be downright scary next season. I don't spot a single area of need on the Boys D and they have a lot of playmakers/intimidators.

Their projected starting lineup is as follows:

LDE - Marcus Spears
NT - Jason Ferguson
RDE - Chris Canty
OLBs - Al Singleton, Demarcus Ware
ILBs - Bradie James, Akin Ayodele
CBs - Terrance Newman, Anthony Henry
FS - Ken Hamlin
SS - Roy Williams

GMScud · 03-24-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I hate to admit it, but Dallas' defense is going to be downright scary next season. I don't spot a single area of need on the Boys D and they have a lot of playmakers/intimidators.

Their projected starting lineup is as follows:

LDE - Marcus Spears
NT - Jason Ferguson
RDE - Chris Canty
OLBs - Al Singleton, Demarcus Ware
ILBs - Bradie James, Akin Ayodele
CBs - Terrance Newman, Anthony Henry
FS - Ken Hamlin
SS - Roy Williams

I agree for sure. AND they just hired as their head coach a D-Coordinator who had a scary unit of his own in San Diego the past few seasons. Our offense will be no slouch, so I think the Skins-Cowboys games this year are going to be super competitive and really fun to watch.

5RINGS · 03-24-2007, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I don't spot a single area of need on the Boys D .....

Au contraire mon ami.

LDE - Marcus Spears - somewhat of a bust as his 1st round draft position should mean more production out of him. The hope is that the one gap nature of the phillips 3/4 will help this softie.

NT - Jason Ferguson - Love him. We have no back up for him tho..
RDE - Chris Canty - Great 4th round pick up - Run stopping animal. Limited pass rush

OLBs - Al Singleton - will probably get cut in TC depending on Ellis' achilles recovery and where they are going to put Bobby Carpenter.
Demarcus Ware - Love him.

ILBs - Bradie James - Can't take on Guards (a must as a 3/4 ilb) can't cover the flat. Signed a big contract in the 2006 off season. Not looking good.
Akin Ayodele - Love him
CBs - Terrance Newman, Anthony Henry - Solid. I hope Henry stays healthy this year.

FS - Ken Hamlin - is he a Coverage fs? can he play center fielder?
SS - Roy Williams - Just has to be better in coverage. Even a SS needs to cover once in awhile...

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-24-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5RINGS

Au contraire mon ami.

LDE - Marcus Spears - somewhat of a bust as his 1st round draft position should mean more production out of him. The hope is that the one gap nature of the phillips 3/4 will help this softie.

NT - Jason Ferguson - Love him. We have no back up for him tho..
RDE - Chris Canty - Great 4th round pick up - Run stopping animal. Limited pass rush

OLBs - Al Singleton - will probably get cut in TC depending on Ellis' achilles recovery and where they are going to put Bobby Carpenter.
Demarcus Ware - Love him.

ILBs - Bradie James - Can't take on Guards (a must as a 3/4 ilb) can't cover the flat. Signed a big contract in the 2006 off season. Not looking good.
Akin Ayodele - Love him
CBs - Terrance Newman, Anthony Henry - Solid. I hope Henry stays healthy this year.

FS - Ken Hamlin - is he a Coverage fs? can he play center fielder?
SS - Roy Williams - Just has to be better in coverage. Even a SS needs to cover once in awhile...

Well, you made me feel better. I'm certainly not going to argue with a Cowboys fan about how good their defense is.

That Guy · 03-25-2007, 09:36 PM

good signing.

GTripp0012 · 03-25-2007, 09:49 PM

Well, they certainly improved their safety situation with this signing, but--if anything--deep coverage is going to be even more of a glaring weakness now than before.

03-23-2007, 06:36 PM	#1
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin Decent pickup, even for the PUKES! Now he has to wear one of those COWGIRL DRESSES! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

03-23-2007, 06:37 PM	#2
5RINGS Closet Redskins Fan Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 495	Re: Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin GM scud, we couldn't possibly do worse at the Safety position than we did in 2006. AdamJT13, who always has great info on the salary cap, says this over at *Hamlin signed per the Ticket / Espn News 1 yr-2.5m* - Page 11 - Dallas Cowboys Forums - CowboysZone.com “For what it’s worth, Ken Hamlin was a Pro Bowl alternate this past season. According to STATS LLC., there were 102 safeties who played enough last season to have at least 10 passes thrown at them. Of those 102 safeties, Keith Davis ranked 102nd — dead last — in yards allowed per attempt. Pat Watkins ranked 101st — next-to-last. Davis also ranked 99th in completion percentage allowed, and Watkins ranked 80th…..” He then gives Hamlin’s stats which needless to say are much better than these. Read the whole thing. This is a significant upgrade although I remanin hopeful that Watkins will develop into a long term answer. Our Free Safety's were TERRIBLE. 102, and 101, out of 102 Safetys in the NFL. Sad... __________________ I am a complete and unabashed Romosexual.

03-23-2007, 06:56 PM	#3
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin 5RINGS, It's an improvement, no doubt. I was simply saying that he's not known as a good coverage guy. But he's a solid player who is still young, and at 1yr $2.5M, it's also a low risk move. On paper it looks like a good move for you. Frankly I think your defense overall will be vastly improved in the Wade Phillips era... __________________ Tardy

03-24-2007, 01:37 AM	#4
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 4,261	Re: Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin Wasn't Hamlin drafted as a corner? I would think his coverage skills would be pretty good for a safety. 5 Rings is spot on, though. That defense needs better coverage out of the safeties. Roy isn't going anywhere and they need someone to pick up the slack back there. On paper a good and necessary move for them.

03-24-2007, 04:22 PM	#5
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 8,317	Re: Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin I hate to admit it, but Dallas' defense is going to be downright scary next season. I don't spot a single area of need on the Boys D and they have a lot of playmakers/intimidators. Their projected starting lineup is as follows: LDE - Marcus Spears NT - Jason Ferguson RDE - Chris Canty OLBs - Al Singleton, Demarcus Ware ILBs - Bradie James, Akin Ayodele CBs - Terrance Newman, Anthony Henry FS - Ken Hamlin SS - Roy Williams

03-25-2007, 09:36 PM	#9
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin good signing.

03-25-2007, 09:49 PM	#10
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Cowboys Sign S Ken Hamlin Well, they certainly improved their safety situation with this signing, but--if anything--deep coverage is going to be even more of a glaring weakness now than before. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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