2013 DRAFT GUIDE

	#59 Ernie Sims
		Pos: Linebacker NFL Team: DAL Injury: OK		Experience: 7 College: Florida State Height: 72 Weight: 230 Born: 12/23/1984

Year	Tm	Gm	Tackles	Assists	Sacks	Pass Def	Fum Rec	Ints
2011	IND	13	32	29	0.0	1	0	0
2010	PHI	16	48	7	2.0	5	1	0
2009	DET	11	32	17	0.0	1	1	0
2008	DET	16	72	41	1.5	1	0	0
2007	DET	16	96	38	0.5	2	0	1

Summary

The Cowboys really underachieved defensively last season but still ranked 14th overall. The pass defense and pass rush were the biggest issues. The Cowboys ranked 23 against the pass and had 42 sacks, which is a decent total but more was expected from this highly touted unit. Dallas revamped the secondary for this season, though, drafting Morris Claiborne and signing Brandon Carr. Both should start and be an upgrade for the secondary. Dallas also hopes to get DeMarcus Ware playing at a high level once again. Ware is one of the more talented defensive players in the league but was a little quiet at times last season. If he gets going and the pass defense just becomes average, the Cowboys' defense will be scary. The special teams are just alright with Dez Bryant handling punts returns and Dwayne Harris likely serving as the kick returner. Bryant has big-play ability but tends to be erratic in this role.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

This is a fantasy defense with top-five potential. They are worth grabbing as a starter in hopes of a bit of a turnaround. The talent is there for big things from this unit. They have a lot of sack potential and interceptions should be up with Claiborne around.

comments about Ernie Sims

Notes

May 07 08:53 am

Dallas Cowboys LB Ernie Sims isn't a lock to make the final roster.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 19 01:52 pm

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said he hopes LB Kyle Wilber will be able to start at strongside linebacker in the team's new 4-3 defensive alignment. Wilber is expected to compete with LBs Alex Albright and Ernie Sims for the job.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 18 06:02 pm

The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed free-agent LB Ernie Sims. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Source: KFFL.com

Feb 06 08:53 am

The Dallas Cowboys' switch to a 4-3 scheme for next season could help impending free-agent LB Ernie Sims' chances of re-signing with the team. Sims could be a viable backup option at middle linebacker.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 29 01:22 pm

Dallas Cowboys LB Ernie Sims (concussion) will undergo a contact test this weekend to determine if he is able to play in Week 17. Sims has passed the oral and written concussion tests.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 28 03:02 pm

Dallas Cowboys LB Ernie Sims (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 27 03:33 pm

Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (knee) and LB Ernie Sims (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 27 01:13 pm

Dallas Cowboys LB Ernie Sims (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 26 05:33 pm

Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (knee) and LB Ernie Sims (concussion) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 24 01:13 am

Dallas Cowboys LB Ernie Sims (concussion) left the Week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints due to dizziness, just one week after suffering a concussion.
Source: KFFL.com

Def / STs

	#1	San Francisco 49ers	SFO	9
	#2	Denver Broncos	DEN	9
	#3	Seattle Seahawks	SEA	12
	#4	Chicago Bears	CHI	8
	#5	Pittsburgh Steelers	PIT	5
	#6	Green Bay Packers	GNB	4
	#7	Cincinnati Bengals	CIN	12
	#8	New England Patriots	NWE	10
	#9	Dallas Cowboys	DAL	11
	#10	Atlanta Falcons	ATL	6
	#11	New York Giants	NYG	9
	#12	Houston Texans	HOU	8
	#13	St. Louis Rams	STL	11
	#14	Philadelphia Eagles	PHI	12
	#15	New York Jets	NYJ	10
	#16	Baltimore Ravens	BAL	8
	#17	Washington Redskins	WAS	5
	#18	Carolina Panthers	CAR	4
	#19	Tennessee Titans	TEN	8
	#20	Minnesota Vikings	MIN	5
	#21	Arizona Cardinals	ARI	9
	#22	San Diego Chargers	SDG	8
	#23	Cleveland Browns	CLE	10
	#24	New Orleans Saints	NOR	7
	#25	Miami Dolphins	MIA	6
	#26	Kansas City Chiefs	KAN	10
	#27	Buffalo Bills	BUF	12
	#28	Indianapolis Colts	IND	8
	#29	Oakland Raiders	OAK	7
	#30	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	TAM	5
	#31	Detroit Lions	DET	9
	#32	Jacksonville Jaguars	JAC	9
» Hot -- Moving Up in the Player Rankings. » Cold -- Moving Down in the Player Rankings. » Injury Concern. » Sleeper. » Auction values based on std 12-team scoring league with $100 cap.

Email Us · Call Us 636.447.1170 · Lost Password

Advertising represented by USA Today Sports Media Group