Recent content by Ridgelake

Has any team in memory lost so many top guys this early in the season? Romo, Dez, Hardy, Scandrick, McClain. All All-pro or Pro-bowl level players. Add in potential starters Gregory and Leary. That is 7 starters down by week 2 of which 5 are pro bowl caliber or higher. What percentage of...

I am excited about the outlook for this team overall. This will be a tough game. I am very concerned about the lack of depth at DE. Dlaw, Mincey and the rookie 5th rounder. That's it. That's not a receipt for success against an uptempo team. On the plus side, Dallas should still be able to...

Having done some further reading, particularly from those who've watched CM film as well as follow the Cowboys closely, it appears this: CM is the most powerful of the 4 backs on the Cowboys roster. He's the biggest, at 220 lbs +. This clearly has implications for short yardage and GL, which...

Expect McFadden to be the 3rd down back. He is by far the best pass blocking back on their roster. Prior to this trade, I'd have expected McF to get some series too. Now its a 3 way mess with McF and Randle in a similar 1st/2nd down role and McF in the 3rd. Dunbar is a specialty player...

Terrence West just traded to the Titans for a conditional late round pick....

A few things to remember: Dallas goes nowhere without Romo. The ability to pass protect is paramount to that organization. I cannot say that I've seen Michael in that role. But I have heard that he's not the best at it. The big reason that McFadden is so well regarded there and is likely at...

I'm chuckling about Jerry winning exec of the year. After so very many years of getting trashed for that role. And I don't think he's the thought leader in Dallas any more. That belongs to Jason Garrett. Jerry doesn't deserve it other than having the sense to let others lead the way. And so...

You beat me to it. Press conference scheduled for 2:30PM CST

Callahan has signed on as OL Coach in Washington. It will be interesting to see who Dallas chooses to replace him.

Linehan has agreed to terms. So the top 3 coaches will remain. Now to see about McClay, the personnel guy. And ST coach Boacchia (sp?). I'm guessing the OL spot which will be vacated by Callahan will go to the assistant OL Coach Frank Pollard or potentially a re-uniting with Tony Sporano...

A 3 tech to split time with Crawford or an edge rusher to fill in for Spencer/Selvie? 1 techs can be had later.

One RB name that might work besides AP is Mark Ingram. I'd still rather have Murray. But Ingram has a similar skill set to Murray and NO is unlikely to be able to afford him given their cap troubles.

Ian Rapoport on twitter is reporting that Marinelli has resigned with Dallas

Twitter is saying Garrett about to sign a 5 year extension. Assuming its true, need to get Linehan and Marinelli done tomorrow. Edit: The NFL has announced that Garrett and the Cowboys coaches will coach the NFC in the pro bowl. Baltimore coaches will handle the AFC. These positions are...

I'd keep Garrett. He seems to be able to get Jerry to focus on what's relevant and not chase shiny things. He's likely been the de-facto GM in setting the team direction. He's been instrumental in getting the team culture set. Marinelli has gotten a bunch of average talent guys to play to...