Cowboys rookie makes most of surprise start & should be given bigger role
The Dallas Cowboys picked up an important win over the New York Jets in Week 5. However, this team still has plenty of issues to get cleaned up.
Going into their matchup with the New York Jets, the Cowboys gave rookie linebacker Shemar James the opportunity to make an impact in a surprise start.
The fifth-round pick has appeared in just two games for the Cowboys, but James has already shown his potential within the defense.
In the win over the Jets, James posted 15 tackles, and according to Pro Football Focus, James earned a 75.4 tackle grade.
Of course, not everything his roses for the rookie. PFF has James scoring grades in the 50s in the pass rush and coverage. But his coverage grade has already jumped nearly 20 points in just one week.
James was a standout defender in his three seasons with the Florida Gators. In each of his three seasons in Gainesville, James had over 45 tackles, with 64 in his final season.
The Cowboys were hoping the connection between defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and linebacker Jack Sanborn would be one of the keys for the defense.
However, it could be time for the Cowboys to hand over the keys to James and see if the rookie can blossom into a draft steal.
Alex Cora Confirms Red Sox May Part Ways with Former Gold Glover Due to Rising Costs
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has openly acknowledged that the team may be forced to part ways with a former Gold Glove winner due to escalating costs. As the team looks to manage its payroll and make strategic moves for the future, Cora admitted that financial constraints could lead to difficult decisions, including potentially cutting ties with key players.
“With the way the market is shifting and the need to balance the books, we may have to make some tough decisions,” Cora said in a recent interview. “It’s not something we want to do, but when you look at the numbers, sometimes the business side of baseball forces you into these situations.”
The player in question, a former Gold Glove recipient, has been a steady contributor for the Red Sox in recent seasons. However, with the team facing rising costs and a need to restructure its roster for the long term, Cora acknowledged that moving on from such a player could be part of the plan.
“It’s always hard to let go of a player who’s given so much to the organization, but we have to be realistic about where we are financially and where we want to go moving forward,” Cora continued. “We’ve got to make the right choices for the team’s future.”
While no final decisions have been made, it’s clear that the Red Sox are weighing their options carefully as they aim to build a competitive team without overextending financially. Fans of the former Gold Glove player will likely be disappointed by the possibility of his departure, but the team’s focus will be on ensuring long-term sustainability and success.
