This *does not* indicate anything yet, and he clearly wants to stay with Dallas. But I think it is noteworthy.
| “I just think, yeah, coaching is in my future, but right now, I want to play while I can. We’ll see where that takes place. Of course, I want that to be with the Dallas Cowboys. I’ll always be a Dallas Cowboy. But I also understand that, with all the changes, I may have to go somewhere else.” |
| The tight end, though, understands the reality of the NFL: He might have to go to the Giants or some other team to play a 17th season. |
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/18/jason-witten-hopes-to-play-another-season-with-cowboys/ - (
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I laughed out loud
Him pulling a Jackie Smith for the Giants would be quite appropriate
No he can't. He hasn't been able to block in years.
For better or worse, we know that Gettleman favors having a veteran around the team to show a specific group of players how to act as a professional, even if they are well past their prime. He did it with Stewart to mentor Saquon. He did it with Bethea when he knew the Giants were going to draft heavy in the defensive backfield and get very young there.
In this case, with Engram and Smith, it's quite possible he brings in Witten to mentor these guys and show what's needed to prepare.
However, I don't know how Judge will feel about it, but we also know that coming from the Belichick line, Little Bill learned from Big Bill that you can plug in a veteran that most think are done if they can do one specific skill/thing that you are looking for as a coach. Judge even mentioned that in his presser. So I wouldn't be shocked to see Witten come here. And while I think he's super done, if it annoys Cowboy fans to have that happen, then I will take whatever little wins we can get, since we haven't had many of any kind around here in a looooooong time.
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a presence like his around. Otherwise, stay with the kids. EE and Kaden Smith seem like a good place to start, imv
For better or worse, we know that Gettleman favors having a veteran around the team to show a specific group of players how to act as a professional, even if they are well past their prime. He did it with Stewart to mentor Saquon. He did it with Bethea when he knew the Giants were going to draft heavy in the defensive backfield and get very young there.
In this case, with Engram and Smith, it's quite possible he brings in Witten to mentor these guys and show what's needed to prepare.
However, I don't know how Judge will feel about it, but we also know that coming from the Belichick line, Little Bill learned from Big Bill that you can plug in a veteran that most think are done if they can do one specific skill/thing that you are looking for as a coach. Judge even mentioned that in his presser. So I wouldn't be shocked to see Witten come here. And while I think he's super done, if it annoys Cowboy fans to have that happen, then I will take whatever little wins we can get, since we haven't had many of any kind around here in a looooooong time.
The annoyance factor is always a strong consideration. 😎
You don’t know that at all. No one does at this point.
I think his ceiling is a TE2, so maybe JAG-plus, another Bear Pascoe (who also started out in SF). Not a bad guy to have around, but not who you want starting on a regular basis.