Andy Herron
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Very close.
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Texasmouth
Footballguy
Im from Texas and I have met A LOT of Texans that don't know squat about the cowboys!
Probably Houston fans.Ok the following guys were on the meat wagon recently but they are guys I would't mind having on the team.Anyone heard any information on Jamal Williams's health? If he is recovered from last season I would love him as guy to split some time with Ratliff, at a decent price of course. I am not one of those guys that wants Ratliff on the end but I do want him to have a solid back up who can give him a break every now and then in the game. Ratliff plays like a tornado and I expect he would play even better if he was kept fresh. Jamal is a beast who has reached the point in his career where he would be best served playing a reduced role. He had some great years under Wade Phillips. At 6'3 350 he is a beast against the run and would be great on the goal line.I don't expect us to pick up a WR but before I would give up a pick for one I would see about bringing back Antonio Bryant.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
After re-reading this today...I just decided to go back to Bankerguy (even If I'm no longer a Banker).Thank you! I appreciate the kudos and most certainly share them with Bankerguy/Hat Trick as well as Ridgelake and anybody else that can contribute.I, for one, and I know I've mentioned this before, but I have a great degree of passion for the Cowboys. I grew up playing sports with football being the most predominant by far (as a WR and CB) and didn't move here from Ohio just to see how flat Texas was.I don't have the same amount of resources that I had a couple of years ago, but I do have a few of them still lingering. I take great pride in offering whatever information and insight I can provide, and it's good to get the kind of feedback that you have provided here. I know that at times I post with too much heart, but where else can I express my true feelings about a team I absolutely love? I wear my emotions on my sleeve, but as long as that sleeve is reminiscent of a Cowboys jersey, I'm o.k. with it. Again, as I've said before, I will never mislead Cowboys fans as I see it. That's the best I can do. I'm as honest a person as you'll ever find. I know that in last year's offseason thread several questioned me when I said that the Cowboys would be BETTER without T.O. and others along with the infusion of younger talent. The so-called experts ranked them to finish 3rd in the division. I never promised a Super Bowl, but I did promise they would be better. We all know how that played out, don't we?Andy
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fissure man
Footballguy
FWIW, I would also love to know his thoughts on Spencer. White always says it like he sees it.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Haven't heard, read or seen anything but I was pondering this thought as well.I imagine it will depend on how well they are pleased with the development of Junior Siavii and where they determine his ceiling might be. If they still view him as promising I doubt that they would want to take snaps away from him. If not, I think they might consider Williams at the tail end of free agency for cheap if he is still out there.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I'm going to kick it off with Spencer and go from there. And you're right, Randy doesn't pull any punches. He comes right out with it, especially off the record. For those of you outside the Dallas area, Randy works with the local CBS affiliate during the season covering the Cowboys. So he's more than just a distant observer and does do some homework.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
Sounds about right. But you guys are too kind regarding myself. I just try to call em as I see em.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
I'm worried about kicker as well. I share your thoughts on resigning Folk. He was absolutely money for his first 2 years.I have a feeling that we're going to end up with a retread kicker. My hope is that its Rackers. But we'll see. I'm definitely worried about this spot. We (again) saw the impact that bad kicking can have on a team. I thought that problem was solved given Folk's first 2 years. But nope.
road warrior
Footballguy
Any thoughts on bringing Greg Ellis back? His agent says he's willing to come back and won't mind playing situationally? Sounds fishy to me.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
Ellis just got cut from the Raiders. He needs a job. He'll probably settle for the league minimum, though that's not cheap for a vet of his tenure.Edit: But even so, I doubt we'd be interested. Ware/Spencer are locked in as starters. We drafted the 2 guys last year in the 4th. Octavian is still around, I think. Ellis would represent what Tuna used to call a "Progress Stopper". He'd be taking reps and plays from the developmental guys. With questionable increased effectiveness.Now if something were to happen to Ware/Spencer, I could see us signing him for the year. Otherwise, I doubt anything happens.
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BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
He cried and moaned to get out of Dallas. I vote let him go! He was a good player, person and family guy but it's time to move forward.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I totally agree. Octavian IS still here and let's not forget that rookie Victor Butler looked good in a limited amount of snaps as well. I don't see there being any interest in Ellis at all. With a limited amount of "true" open roster spots, there's no room for him here anyway given his age and the little value he would bring verses what they would have to pay him.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Cowboys Essentially Inviting Offers For Spears
Posted by jellis at 3/10/2010 4:24 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com
It was at least a little bit surprising last week when the Cowboys decided to tender defensive end Marcus Spears at the original draft choice level, while Jason Hatcher and Stephen Bowen received second-round protection.
Spears would make $1.226 million in 2010, while his backups will each make $1.759 million. By offering Spears the lowest contract for restricted free agents, the Cowboys continue to hold the upper hand in any negotiations for a long-term contract.
In doing so, they could be betting Spears' market value is more modest than perhaps he would like. If another team offers Spears a contract the Cowboys find favorable, they might match it. If it's out of their price range, they would receive a second-round pick.
It seems the Cowboys are inviting other teams to offer Spears a deal. Jerry Jones said Tuesday it was a strategic decision to offer Spears the lowest tender.
"Well it certainly was about the structure, and where we are," Jones said. "That's about as far as I want to go with that, because that's competitive - not competitive to Spears, but competitive with other teams.
"The facts are that legitimate, good contracts offered by other teams are not necessarily bad business. And so all of that is taken into consideration. I'm going to let you conjure up why we would want to see a good offer for somebody, since we get to match it."
Posted by jellis at 3/10/2010 4:24 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com
It was at least a little bit surprising last week when the Cowboys decided to tender defensive end Marcus Spears at the original draft choice level, while Jason Hatcher and Stephen Bowen received second-round protection.
Spears would make $1.226 million in 2010, while his backups will each make $1.759 million. By offering Spears the lowest contract for restricted free agents, the Cowboys continue to hold the upper hand in any negotiations for a long-term contract.
In doing so, they could be betting Spears' market value is more modest than perhaps he would like. If another team offers Spears a contract the Cowboys find favorable, they might match it. If it's out of their price range, they would receive a second-round pick.
It seems the Cowboys are inviting other teams to offer Spears a deal. Jerry Jones said Tuesday it was a strategic decision to offer Spears the lowest tender.
"Well it certainly was about the structure, and where we are," Jones said. "That's about as far as I want to go with that, because that's competitive - not competitive to Spears, but competitive with other teams.
"The facts are that legitimate, good contracts offered by other teams are not necessarily bad business. And so all of that is taken into consideration. I'm going to let you conjure up why we would want to see a good offer for somebody, since we get to match it."
Andy Herron
Footballguy
With all of the speculation that the Cowboys will visit the Giants to open their new stadium for the season opener, it got me to thinking about and anticipating the release of the 2010 NFL schedule coming here in a few weeks (usually the first week of April).
Aside from the season opener, I think the most curiousity is usually directed at who the Cowboys will play on Thanksgiving.
To begin with, we know it will be an NFC team this year due to the TV network rotation and the fact that it was the Raiders last year. Here are the home game opponents:
Giants
Eagles
Redskins
Bears
Lions
Saints
Jaguars
Titans
Right off the bat we can eliminate the Jaguars, Titans (AFC teams) and Lions for obvious reasons.
One's first inclination may be the Saints, but I have a pretty strong feeling that the NFL will want to schedule that game for a Sunday or Monday night. That game has primetime written all over it.
That would leave us with our division rivals along with the Bears. Considering that any Cowboys game vs. a division rival draws a great amount of viewership no matter when they play, I would anticipate that the NFL would feel comfortable scheduling those games on any given weekend. Sure, we've seen a divisional matchup on Thanksgiving before, but I'm just going with a theory here.
On Thanksgiving, the Cowboys game is the only game in town so to speak. They're not up against anybody. Therefore, my intuition tells me that the Chicago Bears will be visiting us this year. Chicago is also one of the larger television markets.
I guess we'll find out in a few weeks.
Anybody else want to venture a guess?
Aside from the season opener, I think the most curiousity is usually directed at who the Cowboys will play on Thanksgiving.
To begin with, we know it will be an NFC team this year due to the TV network rotation and the fact that it was the Raiders last year. Here are the home game opponents:
Giants
Eagles
Redskins
Bears
Lions
Saints
Jaguars
Titans
Right off the bat we can eliminate the Jaguars, Titans (AFC teams) and Lions for obvious reasons.
One's first inclination may be the Saints, but I have a pretty strong feeling that the NFL will want to schedule that game for a Sunday or Monday night. That game has primetime written all over it.
That would leave us with our division rivals along with the Bears. Considering that any Cowboys game vs. a division rival draws a great amount of viewership no matter when they play, I would anticipate that the NFL would feel comfortable scheduling those games on any given weekend. Sure, we've seen a divisional matchup on Thanksgiving before, but I'm just going with a theory here.
On Thanksgiving, the Cowboys game is the only game in town so to speak. They're not up against anybody. Therefore, my intuition tells me that the Chicago Bears will be visiting us this year. Chicago is also one of the larger television markets.
I guess we'll find out in a few weeks.
Anybody else want to venture a guess?
road warrior
Footballguy
Me three. I'm betting the Bears. They already have the audience, so they won't waste a 'great' game here. We already know it's gonna be NE @ Det for the early game. And the Jets will host the night game.
Good article by Pat Kirwan about Free Agency in this uncapped year. He also mentions Dallas.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true
A question asked the other day helped spawn these thoughts: Where are teams in the salary cap right now if there were a salary cap in this "uncapped" season?
The NFL no longer provides salary cap information as they once did on a daily basis when teams had to always be under the cap. There are a number of teams that will manage their finances as if there were a salary cap, and not throw money at players just because the restrictions have been lifted.
At this point in the business season, there have been close to 60 players switching teams, close to 50 players resigning with their respective teams, and nearly a dozen players getting traded. Sounds like a lot of action, but is it?
It may be more important to understand that the salary cap floor -- the minimum amount a team had to spend on players in a capped environment -- also no longer exists. For example, last year salary costs could not be under $111 million per team. That number forced teams to spend money on players whether they wanted to or not. This year, team owners don't have to abide by that number, and it also appears that many teams will be well under the old salary cap floor when the 2010 season kicks off in September.
Teams trimming player costs
When the free-agency signing period started on March 5, only four teams in the whole league had more than $100 million in total cash to players: the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins. Only the Redskins were over the $111 million minimum. New Redskins GM Bruce Allen promptly chopped more than $33 million off the team's ledger by releasing eight players and accepting the retirement of offensive tackle Chris Samuels. Within a day, the Redskins were under $100 million in total cash to players and might be even further along if some of the contracts written before Allen assumed general manager duties weren't guaranteed.
The Redskins are not alone in trimming player expenses from their books this offseason. The Cowboys and Vikings feel they are in good shape without doing much roster trimming at all. The Seahawks traded quarterback Seneca Wallace and dropped safety Deon Grant, which helped put the team down close to $100 million.
The Cleveland Browns, through terminations and trades, took $25 million off the books, while also acquiring quarterback Jake Delhomme and a few other decent contracts for veteran players. Keep in mind that the Browns started free agency with approximately $85 million in total cash to players before the $25 million was deducted.
The Carolina Panthers opened the free-agency signing period with close to $91 million in total cash to players. Even though the team still owes Delhomme close to $12 million this year, the Panthers removed close to $26 million from their books in player terminations.
The Oakland Raiders dropped just over $14 million by releasing defensive end Greg Ellis, running back Justin Fargas, receiver Javon Walker and defensive tackle Gerard Warren. The Raiders started the free-agency period at just under $90 million for players. Now, if the Raiders just pulled the plug on quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who has a salary of $9.5 million due this season, then they could start over at the quarterback position.
What is the point to all of these illustrations? Don't be fooled by the few big player signings such as Julius Peppers and Karlos Dansby. Right now, teams are saving more money than they are spending. Expect that trend to continue without a salary cap floor.
Why are big spenders so quiet?
I was asked about the Cowboys, and why they have been so quiet in this year's free-agency period. Well, the Cowboys did a great job of preparing for this year by getting many of their productive players under contract. The Cowboys also had the smarts to see that when restricted free agency was going to be extended -- from players with four years of service to those with six -- that the talent pool would be significantly drained.
The only player that the Cowboys put a high tender offer on was receiver Miles Austin, who comes with first- and third-round draft pick compensation. The Cowboys have 11 restricted free agents under a tag for about $15 million. So, with their veteran salaries and restricted tenders, the Cowboys have a talented team under contract for significantly less than the 2009 salary cap ceiling. The free-agent market is drying up significantly, but the Cowboys will be in great shape to grab a bargain player after the draft if they so desire.
It's a buyer's market
The Thomas Jones-LaDainian Tomlinson situation is also good to study at this point in the free-agent game. Both were under contract when free agency started and both were scheduled to make close to $6 million in compensation between salary and bonus. Both were released when there was no salary cap ramifications for doing so. Both signed two-year deals for about the same money they were scheduled to make in just one year.
Much like the real estate market around the country, it's a buyer's market right now in the NFL. Teams don't necessarily have to spend big money to get good players.
Trades are also up as teams don't need salary cap space to absorb accelerations or big contracts. Fans have seen close to a dozen players traded and that will continue right through the draft. With the draft set up in three stages this year -- with Round 1 taking place Thursday, April 22; Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 23; and Rounds 4-7 taking place on Saturday, April 24 -- there could be a number of trades in the overnight between Round 1 and Rounds 2-3. Another wave of trades could occur in the overnight before the final four rounds.
Teams are in very good shape with their expenditures on player salaries at the moment, and when September rolls around the best 1,696 players will be under contract. However, I doubt half the teams will reach the 2009 salary cap floor with their veteran contracts, restricted tags and draft picks. On the top end, no more than one or two teams -- if any -- will be over the 2009 salary cap
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8...mp;confirm=true
A question asked the other day helped spawn these thoughts: Where are teams in the salary cap right now if there were a salary cap in this "uncapped" season?
The NFL no longer provides salary cap information as they once did on a daily basis when teams had to always be under the cap. There are a number of teams that will manage their finances as if there were a salary cap, and not throw money at players just because the restrictions have been lifted.
At this point in the business season, there have been close to 60 players switching teams, close to 50 players resigning with their respective teams, and nearly a dozen players getting traded. Sounds like a lot of action, but is it?
It may be more important to understand that the salary cap floor -- the minimum amount a team had to spend on players in a capped environment -- also no longer exists. For example, last year salary costs could not be under $111 million per team. That number forced teams to spend money on players whether they wanted to or not. This year, team owners don't have to abide by that number, and it also appears that many teams will be well under the old salary cap floor when the 2010 season kicks off in September.
Teams trimming player costs
When the free-agency signing period started on March 5, only four teams in the whole league had more than $100 million in total cash to players: the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins. Only the Redskins were over the $111 million minimum. New Redskins GM Bruce Allen promptly chopped more than $33 million off the team's ledger by releasing eight players and accepting the retirement of offensive tackle Chris Samuels. Within a day, the Redskins were under $100 million in total cash to players and might be even further along if some of the contracts written before Allen assumed general manager duties weren't guaranteed.
The Redskins are not alone in trimming player expenses from their books this offseason. The Cowboys and Vikings feel they are in good shape without doing much roster trimming at all. The Seahawks traded quarterback Seneca Wallace and dropped safety Deon Grant, which helped put the team down close to $100 million.
The Cleveland Browns, through terminations and trades, took $25 million off the books, while also acquiring quarterback Jake Delhomme and a few other decent contracts for veteran players. Keep in mind that the Browns started free agency with approximately $85 million in total cash to players before the $25 million was deducted.
The Carolina Panthers opened the free-agency signing period with close to $91 million in total cash to players. Even though the team still owes Delhomme close to $12 million this year, the Panthers removed close to $26 million from their books in player terminations.
The Oakland Raiders dropped just over $14 million by releasing defensive end Greg Ellis, running back Justin Fargas, receiver Javon Walker and defensive tackle Gerard Warren. The Raiders started the free-agency period at just under $90 million for players. Now, if the Raiders just pulled the plug on quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who has a salary of $9.5 million due this season, then they could start over at the quarterback position.
What is the point to all of these illustrations? Don't be fooled by the few big player signings such as Julius Peppers and Karlos Dansby. Right now, teams are saving more money than they are spending. Expect that trend to continue without a salary cap floor.
Why are big spenders so quiet?
I was asked about the Cowboys, and why they have been so quiet in this year's free-agency period. Well, the Cowboys did a great job of preparing for this year by getting many of their productive players under contract. The Cowboys also had the smarts to see that when restricted free agency was going to be extended -- from players with four years of service to those with six -- that the talent pool would be significantly drained.
The only player that the Cowboys put a high tender offer on was receiver Miles Austin, who comes with first- and third-round draft pick compensation. The Cowboys have 11 restricted free agents under a tag for about $15 million. So, with their veteran salaries and restricted tenders, the Cowboys have a talented team under contract for significantly less than the 2009 salary cap ceiling. The free-agent market is drying up significantly, but the Cowboys will be in great shape to grab a bargain player after the draft if they so desire.
It's a buyer's market
The Thomas Jones-LaDainian Tomlinson situation is also good to study at this point in the free-agent game. Both were under contract when free agency started and both were scheduled to make close to $6 million in compensation between salary and bonus. Both were released when there was no salary cap ramifications for doing so. Both signed two-year deals for about the same money they were scheduled to make in just one year.
Much like the real estate market around the country, it's a buyer's market right now in the NFL. Teams don't necessarily have to spend big money to get good players.
Trades are also up as teams don't need salary cap space to absorb accelerations or big contracts. Fans have seen close to a dozen players traded and that will continue right through the draft. With the draft set up in three stages this year -- with Round 1 taking place Thursday, April 22; Rounds 2-3 on Friday, April 23; and Rounds 4-7 taking place on Saturday, April 24 -- there could be a number of trades in the overnight between Round 1 and Rounds 2-3. Another wave of trades could occur in the overnight before the final four rounds.
Teams are in very good shape with their expenditures on player salaries at the moment, and when September rolls around the best 1,696 players will be under contract. However, I doubt half the teams will reach the 2009 salary cap floor with their veteran contracts, restricted tags and draft picks. On the top end, no more than one or two teams -- if any -- will be over the 2009 salary cap
Andy Herron
Footballguy
There really hasn't been any prime players worth jumping after given the current roster. John Clayton says that two teams are interested in Darren Sharper but doesn't say who. Given that Sharper is coming off of surgery, nobody is going to be in any rush to sign him just yet anyway. I don't know that the Cowboys would be interested, but it's possible.The biggest thing is that the Cowboys have tendered 11 of their own restricted free agents. They have to be smart with their money right now in keeping funds in reserve if they wish to match any offers that may be extended to any number of their own players. The deadline for offers made to RFAs is April 15th, which is followed closely by the draft the following week, so they won't be fishing the free agency hole until after the draft if they do any fishing at all. It will have to be the right player at the right price.
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
I keep hearing Dez to the Cowboys if he's available. I know we have other needs but please don't shoot the mail man.
Routilla
Footballguy
I would be stunned if he was there at 27. That being said Dallas would need to move a WR to go that route I think. Miles, Roy, Crayton, Ogletree, Hurd who else am I forgetting? I think they only go 5 WRs on the active roster but I'll defer to Andy on that. Now if they could move Roy for an OL and still get Dez then I would take it.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
Given all our other needs, I'll be pissed if we go the WR route.
simmonjm
Footballguy
Dez Bryant attended Pacman's workoutPosted by Mike Florio on March 20, 2010 12:16 AM ETA day after receiver Dez Bryant defended his character in an interview on a Miami radio station, Bryant attended the workout held by former NFL cornerback Pacman Jones.A member of the media pointed out Jason La Canfora's report that Bryant was there, prompting the member of the media to ask, "Why would Dez Bryant be within 1,000 miles of Pacman Jones?"It's a great question, and it's the kind of thing that will make people who have doubts about Dez Bryant wonder whether he really gets it.Its hard to keep overlooking the red flags with Dez Bryant at this point.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
I would love to see the Cowboys RELEASE Roy Williams. The guy sucks and has no heart.
Draft Jordan Shipley NOT Dez Bryant. He is everything that the Cowboys have been missing and he would take tons of pressure off of Witten and Austin in the middle. He also has the flat out break away speed that would be nice to have. He can return the heck out of kick too.
Wouldnt mind seeing Earl Thomas in blue and silver either.
Yes, I am aware I am a Longhorns homer.
I would love to see some O-line depth too.
Draft Jordan Shipley NOT Dez Bryant. He is everything that the Cowboys have been missing and he would take tons of pressure off of Witten and Austin in the middle. He also has the flat out break away speed that would be nice to have. He can return the heck out of kick too.
Wouldnt mind seeing Earl Thomas in blue and silver either.
Yes, I am aware I am a Longhorns homer.
I would love to see some O-line depth too.
Routilla
Footballguy
Nothing against Shipley as I am a huge Horn fan but he will not seem as fast in the NFL as he was at UT.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
People said the same thing about Wes Welker. He wasnt even invited to the combine and his PRO DAY numbers were 4.65 in the 40. I really put a lot of stock in the combine and pro days. I am sure Akili Smith had some great measurables at that same combine. Ryan Leaf was the talk of pro days and DHB was REALLY fast. Good judge of a player.
Shipley can flat out play. He works hard and he makes plays when it counts. I never said I wanted to see the Cowboys take him in the first round but the guy would be a really solid addition and he is a playmaker with great instincts that cant be taught.http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dspro...4&genpos=WR
Andy Herron
Footballguy
In a session with numerous reporters, Jerry Jones discussed numerous issues. He mentioned he hasn't thought about cutting Flozell Adams and has serious thoughts about starting Felix Jones instead of Marion Barber at running back. These comments were transcribed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and ESPN.
On Felix Jones as the starter at running back: "That has been a consideration, and it certainly is a consideration. ... Based on a preliminary input from our coaches, you could certainly see Felix in there earlier."
On if Connor Hughes and David Buehler, who are contenders to start as field goal kicker, are good enough: "We've got a couple of real good prospects ... I see being comfortable enough to play football games when the season starts. They ought to be able to kick field goals."
On the possibility of Doug Free starting at left tackle: "I say that because if you look at his pluses and what he does the best, it's more left tackleish than it is right tackleish, which is good feet, runs good, moves good and you want everybody to be an anchor, but you don't do it as much over there as you do on the right."
On bringing in Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant for a pre-draft visit: "I just don't want to be sitting there on draft day with a great opportunity and not having really done what we ought to have been doing which is know everything about him or any other player of that quality."
On what gives him hope that Roy Williams can live up to his potential: "He demonstrated last year a really impressive work ethic. He demonstrated a persistence in the face of adversity, in the face of high expectations and lower perceived performance than expectations. He demonstrated a will to keep going, keep working, having some faith his time will come, his catches will come. His talent level is the same talent level that we appraised when we made the trade for him."
On Felix Jones as the starter at running back: "That has been a consideration, and it certainly is a consideration. ... Based on a preliminary input from our coaches, you could certainly see Felix in there earlier."
On if Connor Hughes and David Buehler, who are contenders to start as field goal kicker, are good enough: "We've got a couple of real good prospects ... I see being comfortable enough to play football games when the season starts. They ought to be able to kick field goals."
On the possibility of Doug Free starting at left tackle: "I say that because if you look at his pluses and what he does the best, it's more left tackleish than it is right tackleish, which is good feet, runs good, moves good and you want everybody to be an anchor, but you don't do it as much over there as you do on the right."
On bringing in Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant for a pre-draft visit: "I just don't want to be sitting there on draft day with a great opportunity and not having really done what we ought to have been doing which is know everything about him or any other player of that quality."
On what gives him hope that Roy Williams can live up to his potential: "He demonstrated last year a really impressive work ethic. He demonstrated a persistence in the face of adversity, in the face of high expectations and lower perceived performance than expectations. He demonstrated a will to keep going, keep working, having some faith his time will come, his catches will come. His talent level is the same talent level that we appraised when we made the trade for him."
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Idaho guard Mike Iupati is expected to visit the Dallas Cowboys before the 2010 NFL Draft, according to Scout.com. The Falcons, Chiefs, Dolphins Vikings, Steelers, Chargers and Buccaneers are the other teams he plans on visiting.
The site also reported that by the draft, he expects to have finished a schedule of workouts for the Bengals, Browns, Lions, Packers, Texans, Jets and Eagles.
Iupati was one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy last season.
The site also reported that by the draft, he expects to have finished a schedule of workouts for the Bengals, Browns, Lions, Packers, Texans, Jets and Eagles.
Iupati was one of three finalists for the Outland Trophy last season.
fasteddie_21
2006 NM Poker Champ
We have too many other needs to take Dez @ 27. The two guys I don't want drafted by the 'boys @ 27 are Mays and Bryant. TBH, if Bryant is there at 27, I wonder if they entertain trade offers for teams that want him?
Mustang Man
Footballguy
Demarcus Ware (foot surgery) is already lifting weights and running in advance of the Cowboys' voluntary workout program next week.
Ware's surgery to remove a bone spur in his foot was very minor in nature and obviously will not affect his offseason preparation this season. The Cowboys already have 27-30 players getting an early start on the workouts.
Source: ESPNDallas.com
Got to like the early dedication of a good portion of this team!
Ware's surgery to remove a bone spur in his foot was very minor in nature and obviously will not affect his offseason preparation this season. The Cowboys already have 27-30 players getting an early start on the workouts.
Source: ESPNDallas.com
Got to like the early dedication of a good portion of this team!
road warrior
Footballguy
Behavior like that will keep Ed Werder out of town. Not so good for BSPN's ratings.Demarcus Ware (foot surgery) is already lifting weights and running in advance of the Cowboys' voluntary workout program next week.Ware's surgery to remove a bone spur in his foot was very minor in nature and obviously will not affect his offseason preparation this season. The Cowboys already have 27-30 players getting an early start on the workouts.Source: ESPNDallas.com Got to like the early dedication of a good portion of this team!
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I don't see any way they trade out of the first round this year unless a current player of their liking is part of it.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
Andy, I respectfully disagree with you on this. I'd say its not unlikely at all that they trade out.Lets start with the premise that Dallas attaches round grades to everyone on their board. Its my understanding that a typical year will have 18-22 players with 1st round grades. This year is supposedly a good one, so lets say there are 24 players with 1st round grades on their board. We draft 27. Its possible that every player with a 1st round grade will be gone by the time we pick, or at least at positions that we need. So what would be the problem with dropping down to say 40 and picking up another 3rd? We'd still get a player with a 2nd round grade at either 27 or 40, and we'd pick up an extra 3rd. I just read that Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow have been invited to attend the 1st round of the draft. It would seem likely that the NFL would only invite players they think are likely to be drafted on that first day of the draft. Recall that this year the 1st round is Thursday, the 2nd and 3rd rounds on Friday, and the last 4 on Saturday. Do you think any of the QB needy teams would trade up from the early to mid second to our pick at 27 to get one of these QBs? Do you think we would be opposed to this if all our 1st round graded prospects are off the board at 27?It sure seems like a distinct possibility to me.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
I think the Cowboys could fill holes a lot better in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Unless a safety falls to them in the first.
Make the trade, grab some extra picks and fill some holes with hard working guys.
No Dez Bryants PLEASE.
Make the trade, grab some extra picks and fill some holes with hard working guys.
No Dez Bryants PLEASE.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
All good points Ridgelake. I read it all similarly enough, but Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are no longer building for the future. They're building for now. They see the turn, and they see the turn for playing at home for the Super Bowl.Those turns will put a different twist into this year's draft. They're going to shoot for it right here.ETA: I just don't see all of the offensive linemen that the Cowboys might be tracking plus Thomas and Mays being gone by pick #27. I'm not sold on Mays, but that may very well be perceived as value at #27. Who knows?
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Andy Herron
Footballguy
I'm in the same boat. If Dez is there, you might have to take him. Much like Hays actually.
I agree. Unless Bryant just has a horrible workout in Lufkin this next week and runs like a 4.6 forty, I don't see Dallas passing on him if he is there.I also agree with Ridgelake. I have seen some mock drafts that have the top safeties and tackles gone before we pick. If that is the case I could see Dallas trading down. Jerry loves to trade.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
A lot of IF's but IF the Cowboys actually like 24 players and they pick 27, no way all 24 are picked before they pick at 27, just not going to happen. I have no idea if they like that many, sounds a bit high to me but who knows.I think the Cowboys will keep their options open on all fronts. IF they perceive value in moving up or in moving back, they'll do it. I don't think they move unless they feel they're definately getting the long end of the stick.And IF they stay where they are at or if they move, take best player available. Usually when you start drafting on need and skip over players you think will be good but you need an OL or w/e position that leads to busts.That winning NOW mentality will get us into last place in 2 or 3 years.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Cowboys guard/center Cory Procter became the first of the team’s restricted free agents to sign his tender offer, finalizing the $1.79 million salary for this year.
