Who Will Hit The Rookie Wall First? Caleb Downs Or Jaishawn Barham?! | Doin’ Alright

Episode 228: Bryan Broaddus and Voch Lombardi are back for another edition of Doin' Alright as Dallas Cowboys training camp winds down in Frisco ahead of the preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints. With final roster cutdowns looming, the guys debate whether the starting lineup is officially locked in and tackle the burning question: which high-impact rookie hits the dreaded "rookie wall" first—middle linebacker Jaishawn Barham or defensive chess piece Caleb Downs?

 

The conversation turns to the agonizing roster math facing the front office at the bottom of the depth chart. Bryan and Voch break down the abundance of young talent across the defensive tackle room, where standouts like Tommy Dunn, Kelvin Gilliam, and DJ Withers are fighting for survival behind established veterans. The duo also assesses the backup quarterback battle between Joe Milton and Sam Howell, explores frustration in the running back room with Phil Mafah and Jaydon Blue, and identifies fringe playmakers—such as wideout Camden Brown, cornerback Amir Speed, and safety Julius Wood—who are in serious danger of being snatched off waivers by other teams.

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