Gilmer's Gus Johnson will not be making the final cut to the roster of 53 for the Dallas Cowboys.  The former SFA Lumberjack was impressive in his final preseason outing Thursday night, but, according to an early report,  it wasn't enough to make the team...yet, and kind of.

Johnson probably could have gained 200 yards and scored 5 TDs against the Texans and still would have not made the final cut.  'Gus the Bus' has been a pleasant surprise to the Cowboy's coaching staff, but most of the experts will tell you that Johnson was playing for one of two things to happen.

Number one, make the Cowboy's practice squad.  There, Johnson can continue to develop and continue to impress and possibly make the team later in the season, especially if one of the 3 Cowboy's running backs goes down with an injury.

Number two, get signed by another NFL team who was impressed enough with his preseason performances.

The odds seem to be in Johnson's favor to make the practice squad, which, when you consider he was basically on the outside looking in for an NFL tryout a couple of months ago, is a very positive thing.

So...great job, Gus the Bus of Gilmer Buckeye and SFA fame.  You've made East Texas proud and hopefully your NFL ride is far from over.

 

 

 

 

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