Below the Belt: Which Cowboys' should the team get rid of this offseason
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In this episode of 'Shan and RJ,' the hosts dive into the Dallas Cowboys' offseason roster decisions, focusing on which players might be trade candidates ahead of the NFL Draft. They critique several players, starting with Luke Schoonmaker, whose second-round pedigree doesn't match his on-field production, despite internal praise. Kevante Turpin is labeled a liability due to his declining return game and mental errors, with the hosts questioning his value beyond a conditional seventh-round pick. Malik Hooker is discussed as a potential trade candidate, though his age (30), injury history, and possible impending retirement make him a risky move. Jaden Blue is seen as a developmental player with upside but not yet ready for a starting role, making a trade only viable if the Cowboys receive a fourth-round pick and the coaching staff confirms he hasn't matured. The hosts highlight Savone Revel as the most tradeable asset due to scheme fit concerns, despite his third-round pedigree, arguing that Christian Parker’s system may not suit his press-man style. The episode ends with a sponsor segment promoting QC Kinetics for joint and musculoskeletal recovery.
Luke Schoonmaker’s second-round status doesn’t match his on-field impact; he’s a low-value trade candidate.
Kevante Turpin’s return game has deteriorated significantly; the Cowboys should consider trading him for a sixth or fourth-round pick.
Malik Hooker may be nearing the end of his career, making a trade difficult but not impossible for a fourth-round pick.
Jaden Blue shows promise but lacks maturity; a trade only makes sense if the Cowboys get a fourth-round pick and coaching staff confirms he’s not improving.
Savone Revel is the most viable trade candidate due to scheme mismatch concerns, despite his third-round draft status.
Opening Banter & Draft Countdown
The hosts open with a humorous jab at 'Bobby Belt' and set the stage for the episode, noting the NFL Draft is just two weeks away and the Cowboys are evaluating trade options to gain draft capital.
Luke Schoonmaker: The Second-Round Miss
The hosts question Schoonmaker’s value despite internal praise, arguing his production doesn’t justify his draft status and that he’s unlikely to fetch more than a conditional seventh-round pick.
Kevante Turpin: A Declining Weapon
“I would rather gamble on a sixth rounder than ever again throw him a football.”
Malik Hooker & Jaden Blue: Age, Fit, and Development
Hooker’s potential retirement and Blue’s maturity issues are discussed, with both players seen as trade candidates only if the Cowboys receive a fourth-round pick and coaching staff confirms they’re not progressing.
Savone Revel: The Scheme Fit Dilemma
“I'm calling teams and going like, I've already got Durant. I've got Bland. I've got a corner that I'm probably going to draft.”
“I would rather gamble on a sixth rounder than ever again throw him a football.”
“QC Kinetics will heal your body in the way that it hasn't felt since you were in your teen years.”
“I'm calling teams and going like, I've already got Durant. I've got Bland. I've got a corner that I'm probably going to draft.”
Hosts
Kevante Turpin
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Luke Schoonmaker
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Malik Hooker
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Savone Revel
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Jaden Blue
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QC Kinetics
organization
NFL Draft
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Christian Parker
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Bobby Belt
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Osa
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