Cowboys sign G Joe Berger, release TE Tony Curtis..
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Joe Berger-T- Cowboys Nov. 24 - 3:47 pm et
Cowboys claimed offensive guard Joe Berger off waivers from the Dolphins and released tight end Tony Curtis. Berger adds depth to a line that has made extraordinary strides since Tony Romo took over. Curtis will likely be returned to the practice squad
Joe Berger
Position: Guard/Offensive Tackle
College: Michigan Tech
Height: 6-5
Weight: 303
Hometown: Newaygo, Mich.
Analysis | Injury Report | Agility | High School | Personal
OVERVIEW
Berger is regarded as the premier trap blocker in the small college ranks. He was named Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2003 and 2004. The first player in school history to ever participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, he also was the first Husky to ever earn American Football Coaches Association All-America honors.
Berger was an All-Western Waterways Activities Conference selection and team captain as a senior at Newaygo (Mich.) High School. The two-way lineman registered 238 tackles and an interception in two seasons of varsity football. He also earned Academic all-state honorable mention as a senior.
Berger would earn Academic All-GLIAC honors in each of his four seasons at Michigan Tech. He also garnered CoSIDA Academic all-district honors in his final two seasons. He started three games at offensive left tackle in 2001. He shifted to right tackle in 2002, starting eight contests. He went on to earn All-America honors in both 2003 and 2004 at the right tackle position.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Superb position finesse-type blocker whose quickness off the snap and trap-blocking ability could see him shift inside at the pro level … Comes off the ball decisively, using that quickness to easily gain initial position … Uses his arms well to wall-off and is a very aggressive finisher … Has the agility and play anticipation skills to pull and trap … Has the speed to contain linebackers up field … Shows the nimble feet to engage and sustain contact on the move … Keeps his arms extended properly in pass protection and has the mobility and balance to adjust to the edge rush.
Negatives Not explosive in his blocks, rather preferring to finesse his defender … Needs to be more physical on initial contact … Has problems adjusting to the pass rusher's counter moves … Has to improve his hand punch technique and re-direct better when performing in-line blocking … Can be rocked back by the surge, as he tends to lean into the more physical defenders.
INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.
AGILITY
Combine: 5.18 in the 40-yard dash … 3.04 20-yard dash … 1.84 10-yard dash … 4.62 20-yard shuttle … 7.77 three-cone drill … 27-inch vertical jump … 8-foot broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 30 times … 32 1/8-inch arm length … 9-inch hands.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Newaygo (Mich.) High School, playing football for coach Mark Puff … All-Western Waterways Activities Conference selection and served as team captain as a senior … Made 238 tackles and an interception in two seasons of varsity football … Academic all-state honorable mention as a senior.
PERSONAL
Mechanical Engineering major, earning numerous academic honors with a 3.73 grade point average … Son of David and Debra Berger … Born May 25, 1982, in Fremont, Mich.
Joe Berger-T- Cowboys Nov. 24 - 3:47 pm et
Cowboys claimed offensive guard Joe Berger off waivers from the Dolphins and released tight end Tony Curtis. Berger adds depth to a line that has made extraordinary strides since Tony Romo took over. Curtis will likely be returned to the practice squad
Joe Berger
Position: Guard/Offensive Tackle
College: Michigan Tech
Height: 6-5
Weight: 303
Hometown: Newaygo, Mich.
Analysis | Injury Report | Agility | High School | Personal
OVERVIEW
Berger is regarded as the premier trap blocker in the small college ranks. He was named Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2003 and 2004. The first player in school history to ever participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, he also was the first Husky to ever earn American Football Coaches Association All-America honors.
Berger was an All-Western Waterways Activities Conference selection and team captain as a senior at Newaygo (Mich.) High School. The two-way lineman registered 238 tackles and an interception in two seasons of varsity football. He also earned Academic all-state honorable mention as a senior.
Berger would earn Academic All-GLIAC honors in each of his four seasons at Michigan Tech. He also garnered CoSIDA Academic all-district honors in his final two seasons. He started three games at offensive left tackle in 2001. He shifted to right tackle in 2002, starting eight contests. He went on to earn All-America honors in both 2003 and 2004 at the right tackle position.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Superb position finesse-type blocker whose quickness off the snap and trap-blocking ability could see him shift inside at the pro level … Comes off the ball decisively, using that quickness to easily gain initial position … Uses his arms well to wall-off and is a very aggressive finisher … Has the agility and play anticipation skills to pull and trap … Has the speed to contain linebackers up field … Shows the nimble feet to engage and sustain contact on the move … Keeps his arms extended properly in pass protection and has the mobility and balance to adjust to the edge rush.
Negatives Not explosive in his blocks, rather preferring to finesse his defender … Needs to be more physical on initial contact … Has problems adjusting to the pass rusher's counter moves … Has to improve his hand punch technique and re-direct better when performing in-line blocking … Can be rocked back by the surge, as he tends to lean into the more physical defenders.
INJURY REPORT
No injuries reported.
AGILITY
Combine: 5.18 in the 40-yard dash … 3.04 20-yard dash … 1.84 10-yard dash … 4.62 20-yard shuttle … 7.77 three-cone drill … 27-inch vertical jump … 8-foot broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 30 times … 32 1/8-inch arm length … 9-inch hands.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Newaygo (Mich.) High School, playing football for coach Mark Puff … All-Western Waterways Activities Conference selection and served as team captain as a senior … Made 238 tackles and an interception in two seasons of varsity football … Academic all-state honorable mention as a senior.
PERSONAL
Mechanical Engineering major, earning numerous academic honors with a 3.73 grade point average … Son of David and Debra Berger … Born May 25, 1982, in Fremont, Mich.
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