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Biggest needs in my opinion:

O-line-Left Tackle

C-I'm going to take heat for this, but I would like to see Newman replaced.

S- Hamlin is only OK

WR-Roy Williams is not the answer, nor a compliment to Miles.

ILB-Brooking is old we need to groom a new young stud.

 
What about Tashard Choice. He is at his prime as far as age for RB's and either needs to be used more or traded so they can build up other areas of weakness.

 
What about Tashard Choice. He is at his prime as far as age for RB's and either needs to be used more or traded so they can build up other areas of weakness.
I agree. It's overkill to have 3 starting quality RBs. If it was up to me, we'd try to move Barber and use a mix of Felix and Choice. Barber seems to have lost the aggressiveness that made him a good back. Maybe Seattle needs a replacement for JJ ;) . Jerry's going to do whatever he wants though.
 
Signing Austin has to be a number one priority. He will attract a lot of attention in free agency.
I'm not concerned. We'll see, but past history shows that Jerry has no problem paying the players that step up for the team. Worst case, I'd assume he'd be our franchise player.
 
First priority is to re-sign our RFAs. Austin. Spears. Sensabaugh, Bowen, Hatcher being the most important.

Second priority is upgrade/develop OL. All starters will be over 30 next year. Only Free showed to be a capable back up. Will last year's draft pick, Brewster, be a player? Maybe we'll learn next year, maybe not. Given how restricted we are for signing free agents, I have a feeling we're stuck with who's here now for starters. We might go OL in round 1, but I doubt he'll be immediately better than our current guys.

We will need to continue to upgrade the overall talent base of the roster. WR, DL, CB, S could all use developmental guys who have a chance to supplant current starters. Newman isnt getting younger. As much as I like Scandrick and Ball, getting another starting-caliber CB in the wings would be a good idea long-term. Same deal with safety.

I doubt we go LB in the draft, given we got 4 LBs in last year's draft. Need to see if any of these guys can play before muddying the waters with more unproven guys.

Obviously kicker will need to be addressed. Part of me wants to see if we bring back Folk after he's had a chance to fully rehab (he didn't last year), and get his head on straight. He was absolutely freaking money his first 2 years. Maybe he can get it back. Maybe he's lost it forever. It won't cost much to find out.

 
Signing Austin has to be a number one priority. He will attract a lot of attention in free agency.
I'm not concerned. We'll see, but past history shows that Jerry has no problem paying the players that step up for the team. Worst case, I'd assume he'd be our franchise player.
No worries there Miles isn't going anywhere.
 
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Time to let Felix Jones run with Cowboys' starting job

09:59 AM CST on Tuesday, January 19, 2010

IRVING – Jerry Jones pays Wade Phillips and Jason Garrett millions to make tough decisions.

This is one they need to make ASAP: It's time for Felix Jones to start at running back.

Marion Barber certainly deserves a role in the offense as a goal-line and short-yardage specialist. Lord knows Tashard Choice deserves a role as third-down back and Razorback quarterback.

But Jones must be the epicenter of the offense. It's time for him to be the man.

He's earned it without equivocation, so let's not waste time debating it.

Yes, Jones' nagging injury history should make you leery, but that's simply a risk Phillips and Garrett must take.

Besides, Jones has carried the ball at least 10 times in each of the last five games, something that occurred just once in his first 20 games as a pro.

He gives the Cowboys' running game an explosive element it hasn't had since Tony Dorsett. He has the speed to score from anywhere on the field and moves that will make any defender caught one-on-one with him nauseous.

In only 176 career carries, Jones has runs of 33, 40, 46, 49, 56, 60 and 73 yards. Are you kidding me? Barber has two runs of more than 40 yards in 970 carries during his career.

Jones has a 5.9-yard career average per carry and seemingly provides at least one "wow" moment every game. Jones has the speed to attack the perimeter and, surprisingly, runs strong between the tackles.

Barber runs hard and plays hard. He brings an emotional element and physicality to the offense that inspires his teammates, but his body is breaking down.

The 970 carries have taken a toll on his body because of his physical style. The 26-year-old Barber was gimpy at the end of both last season and this season.

It's not his fault, but it is what it is.

This is pro football. The players earn hundreds of thousands of dollars – or millions in Barber's case – so shed no tears for him because he must accept a secondary role.

It's simply time for Phillips and Garrett to officially end Barber's reign as the starter. The position must be earned; it can't be a ceremonial title.

Barber faded in December, in part because he was battling a painful bursa sac behind his knee. He averaged 3.6 yards on 88 carries after Dec. 1, culminating with an eight-carry, 14-yard performance in Sunday's 34-3 loss to Minnesota in a divisional playoff game.

Jones, a first-round pick in 2008, improved each week, and anyone who didn't think he was the best offensive player on the field against Minnesota didn't watch the game. The only question is why Garrett didn't get him the ball more before the game deteriorated into a blowout.

He was also the best offensive player on the field in the playoff win over Philadelphia, when he had 148 yards, including a 73-yard touchdown. And you could certainly make the same argument about his impact in the win over Philadelphia in Week 17 after his 49-yard touchdown run clinched the NFC East title.

Jones can give this offense the same thing Chris Johnson gives the Titans' offense. Now, that doesn't mean Jones is a 2,000-yard rusher or that he's even destined to be an All-Pro.

Johnson is only 5-11 and 200 pounds, but he carried the ball 358 times. No way Jones can do that, but he can certainly provide the game-changing threat on every play that Johnson does.

The standard for elite running backs is at least 1,300 yards. Only six runners hit that total this season.

Dallas, which has had just one 1,000-yard rusher in the last eight seasons, hasn't had a 1,300-yard rusher since Emmitt Smith did it in 1999.

Jones has earned the right to carry the ball 250 times next season and see what he produces. Phillips and Garrett must have the courage to let him do it.

~Jean-Jacques Taylor

 
I dont think Dallas can win with Romo and it's not just because he was bad in the Vikings game.
:shock: I don't think they can win without him. The Vikings game was no reflection on Romo whatsoever. He was constantly being swarmed upon. He has one of the quickest releases in the league yet still didn't have time to get rid of it. A QB is only as successful as those around him. Plain and simple. Romo is among a very small group of elite QBs in this league. I don't know what you could possibly expect. If you've got a top ten QB (he's closer to top 5), you are blessed.As Parcells once stated, "You can't just dial up 1-800-quarterback." You have to find them then develop them. Romo's time will come. He's just now beginning to peak. That couldn't have been more evident this season. There were many who felt Romo would be nothing without T.O.That couldn't have been further from the truth.
 
I dont think Dallas can win with Romo and it's not just because he was bad in the Vikings game.
Don't worry, Dallas drafted a guy last in the 4th to develop, McGee. Give him a couple more years, and we'll be able to start the cycle all over again.The reality is that Dallas may never win the Superbowl with Romo. So you may be able to claim that you're right. But if teams can with with the likes of Trent Dilfer at QB, they can certainly win with a Top 10 QB like Romo.
 
Are you kidding me? Romo just came off his best season as a Cowboy in the year that many said he'd regress (without TO). The O-Line in the Vikings game is the reason Romo looked sloppy, give a QB that much time and I don't think even Peyton Manning would post better stats. Not that I'm comparing Romo to Manning, because he isn't, but just saying. Some people need to observe the game a bit better, and quit blaming the scapegoats in Romo and Wade. Romo played exceptionally and Wade put in one of the best defensive teams this season, shutting down many top offenses throughout the season.

 
First priority is to re-sign our RFAs. Austin. Spears. Sensabaugh, Bowen, Hatcher being the most important.Second priority is upgrade/develop OL. All starters will be over 30 next year. Only Free showed to be a capable back up. Will last year's draft pick, Brewster, be a player? Maybe we'll learn next year, maybe not. Given how restricted we are for signing free agents, I have a feeling we're stuck with who's here now for starters. We might go OL in round 1, but I doubt he'll be immediately better than our current guys.We will need to continue to upgrade the overall talent base of the roster. WR, DL, CB, S could all use developmental guys who have a chance to supplant current starters. Newman isnt getting younger. As much as I like Scandrick and Ball, getting another starting-caliber CB in the wings would be a good idea long-term. Same deal with safety. I doubt we go LB in the draft, given we got 4 LBs in last year's draft. Need to see if any of these guys can play before muddying the waters with more unproven guys.Obviously kicker will need to be addressed. Part of me wants to see if we bring back Folk after he's had a chance to fully rehab (he didn't last year), and get his head on straight. He was absolutely freaking money his first 2 years. Maybe he can get it back. Maybe he's lost it forever. It won't cost much to find out.
:lmao: I couldn't agree more, top to bottom.I would expect to see our top RFAs to get tendered fairly high if they don't get something more longterm. I don't think the highest tender (a 1st and a 3rd) would be enough for Austin, in which case they could use a transition tag with him.As far as the OL goes, aside from drafting heavy here starting in the 1st, maybe we could swing a trade for a LT for either Barber or Choice. Either that or trade one of them for 1 or 2 draft picks. I'd prefer to keep Choice, but we'll see.I'll be interested to see if Mike Hamlin can compete with Ken Hamlin well enough to possibly supplant him this offseason. At corner, even I'll admit that Newman isn't what he once was. I wonder what he'd bring on the trade market? Just a thought. The timing couldn't be better with him replacing DRC in the Pro Bowl and given his age.I'm wondering if Folk will be brought back and given another shot as well. I wouldn't rule it out.Finally, I really want to see what kind of competition our young LBs can offer this offseason in Jason and Brandon Williams, Victor Butler, and Steve Octavien.
 
I dont think Dallas can win with Romo and it's not just because he was bad in the Vikings game.
Don't worry, Dallas drafted a guy last in the 4th to develop, McGee. Give him a couple more years, and we'll be able to start the cycle all over again.The reality is that Dallas may never win the Superbowl with Romo. So you may be able to claim that you're right. But if teams can with with the likes of Trent Dilfer at QB, they can certainly win with a Top 10 QB like Romo.
Is this a joke? Dude was drafted to be a cheap backup after Kitna and maybe run a little Razorback if Choice couldn't do it with any competence. There is no way, none whatsoever, that he ever enters an offseason as a starter for an NFL club. Romo is fine and will be all that's needed over the next 5 years at least. The anchor on this team's neck is Roy Williams right now and his 9 Million. That is what will prevent any reasonable OL deal or OL depth being formed in the offseason.

I used to think next year was "the" year, but now I'm not sure. The terms of this uncapped year are a lot different than what was led on to prior to the current season. It's unlikely that this team is able to improve in many, if any areas, except perhaps PK and LB depth. The players are just not out there in spots that will be required.

First 3 rounds I hope 2 of those are OL and one DB, but to even get one day one OL would be a miracle. Jerry just doesn't like wasting roster spots on OL youth early and would rather get later guys to practice squad and not take up space that could easily be made up for with cut guys with experience. And to some extent I'm on his side there. How much room would this thing really have to bring in multiple day 1 OL on the roster? Not much if they keep the current OL and Free and Hutchins(? is that the dude's name I forget).

This is an extremely rough situation to be in and not one that inspires much confidence. Especially given the coaching staff in place.

 
I dont think Dallas can win with Romo and it's not just because he was bad in the Vikings game.
Don't worry, Dallas drafted a guy last in the 4th to develop, McGee. Give him a couple more years, and we'll be able to start the cycle all over again.The reality is that Dallas may never win the Superbowl with Romo. So you may be able to claim that you're right. But if teams can with with the likes of Trent Dilfer at QB, they can certainly win with a Top 10 QB like Romo.
Is this a joke? Dude was drafted to be a cheap backup after Kitna and maybe run a little Razorback if Choice couldn't do it with any competence. There is no way, none whatsoever, that he ever enters an offseason as a starter for an NFL club. Romo is fine and will be all that's needed over the next 5 years at least. The anchor on this team's neck is Roy Williams right now and his 9 Million. That is what will prevent any reasonable OL deal or OL depth being formed in the offseason.

I used to think next year was "the" year, but now I'm not sure. The terms of this uncapped year are a lot different than what was led on to prior to the current season. It's unlikely that this team is able to improve in many, if any areas, except perhaps PK and LB depth. The players are just not out there in spots that will be required.

First 3 rounds I hope 2 of those are OL and one DB, but to even get one day one OL would be a miracle. Jerry just doesn't like wasting roster spots on OL youth early and would rather get later guys to practice squad and not take up space that could easily be made up for with cut guys with experience. And to some extent I'm on his side there. How much room would this thing really have to bring in multiple day 1 OL on the roster? Not much if they keep the current OL and Free and Hutchins(? is that the dude's name I forget).

This is an extremely rough situation to be in and not one that inspires much confidence. Especially given the coaching staff in place.
I was joking about the McGee comment. I do think their plan is to develop him like they did Romo, though. I'd fully expect Kitna as #2 next year again. Maybe in 2011, McGee ascends to #2.I'm not so convinced that Roy's $9 mil is the biggest problem so much as the team has several spots that need upgrading to really become elite but limited avenues to do so. The FA restriction to like $4.5 mil max salary really means that we're limited to a mid-tier FA guy. Someone in the Kosier ability realm. Thats no real upgrade over what's already here. There's the draft, but to expect any rookie to be better next year than the current starter is foolish and unlikely. The only other avenue is trade. This isnt Madden. We can't package Barber, Roy and Flozell and expect to get back Joe Thomas. No one is going to give up quality talent without getting like in return. Choice and/or Martellus are the only likely pieces that could bring value in return that we'd possibly be willing to let go.

 
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.

 
I've just learned that we can sign ONE free agent to a contract greater than $5 mil per year. All others must be <$3 mil. So anyone have a list of FA OL?

 
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
 
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
I agree with the bolded.
 
I've just learned that we can sign ONE free agent to a contract greater than $5 mil per year. All others must be <$3 mil. So anyone have a list of FA OL?
http://www.footballsfuture.com/2010/fa/ol.html
My wish would be to sign Donald Penn. If unable to sign him bring Brandon Marshall on board and cut Roy. Imagine having Miles Austin and Brandon Marshall with Witten and Crayton finding holes in the zone or going up the seam. Of course all that would mean nothing if Dallas was unable to pass protect.
 
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
I agree with the bolded.
If he becomes an issue have him fake an injury and go on IR or give him the TO/KEeshawn treatment. Absolutely no reason to let him get to another team at this point. Cutting has zero advantage here, none.
 
Hastur said:
Could someone list the draft picks we have this April?
From what I can tell we have our 1st (#27), 2nd (#59), 3rd (#90), 4th, 6th, and 7th. We gave up our 5th last year to Denver for Montrae Holland.
 
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Joe T said:
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't cutting Williams during an uncapped season essentially avoid the acceleration of his guaranteed money against the salary cap? If so, even if Roy Williams was capable of being a solid contributor next season, this might be the Cowboys' only opportunity to free themselves from his contract without the aforementioned penalty (assuming the salary cap returns in the future, of course). Either way, the $9 million option bonus is a sunk cost and should be considered irrelevant in the decision to keep or cut Williams; if Dallas feels that his future salaries (which are not guaranteed) can be used to improve the team more than they expect Williams to do, it might be in their best interest to release him now.
 
culdeus said:
Joe T said:
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't cutting Williams during an uncapped season essentially avoid the acceleration of his guaranteed money against the salary cap? If so, even if Roy Williams was capable of being a solid contributor next season, this might be the Cowboys' only opportunity to free themselves from his contract without the aforementioned penalty (assuming the salary cap returns in the future, of course). Either way, the $9 million option bonus is a sunk cost and should be considered irrelevant in the decision to keep or cut Williams; if Dallas feels that his future salaries (which are not guaranteed) can be used to improve the team more than they expect Williams to do, it might be in their best interest to release him now.
No way does Jerry Jones cuts Roy Williams. Here's the reported details of Williams contract -

"10/19/2008: Signed a six-year, $54 million contract. The deal contains $26.6085 million guaranteed, including a $10 million option bonus in the second year. 2010: $3,452,629 (+ $9.5 million guaranteed option bonus), 2011: $5,109,971, 2012: $6.802 million, 2013: $8.498 million (Voidable Years), 2014: $9 million, 2015: Free Agent "

 
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Joe T said:
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't cutting Williams during an uncapped season essentially avoid the acceleration of his guaranteed money against the salary cap? If so, even if Roy Williams was capable of being a solid contributor next season, this might be the Cowboys' only opportunity to free themselves from his contract without the aforementioned penalty (assuming the salary cap returns in the future, of course). Either way, the $9 million option bonus is a sunk cost and should be considered irrelevant in the decision to keep or cut Williams; if Dallas feels that his future salaries (which are not guaranteed) can be used to improve the team more than they expect Williams to do, it might be in their best interest to release him now.
No way does Jerry Jones cuts Roy Williams. Here's the reported details of Williams contract -

"10/19/2008: Signed a six-year, $54 million contract. The deal contains $26.6085 million guaranteed, including a $10 million option bonus in the second year. 2010: $3,452,629 (+ $9.5 million guaranteed option bonus), 2011: $5,109,971, 2012: $6.802 million, 2013: $8.498 million (Voidable Years), 2014: $9 million, 2015: Free Agent "
I looked at the same contract information when I made my previous post. Given everything I mentioned, I'm not exactly sure which part of that contract you feel guarantees Williams' return next season. I may be missing something, though; if you wouldn't mind, could you explain your point further?
 
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culdeus said:
Joe T said:
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't cutting Williams during an uncapped season essentially avoid the acceleration of his guaranteed money against the salary cap? If so, even if Roy Williams was capable of being a solid contributor next season, this might be the Cowboys' only opportunity to free themselves from his contract without the aforementioned penalty (assuming the salary cap returns in the future, of course). Either way, the $9 million option bonus is a sunk cost and should be considered irrelevant in the decision to keep or cut Williams; if Dallas feels that his future salaries (which are not guaranteed) can be used to improve the team more than they expect Williams to do, it might be in their best interest to release him now.
No way does Jerry Jones cuts Roy Williams. Here's the reported details of Williams contract -

"10/19/2008: Signed a six-year, $54 million contract. The deal contains $26.6085 million guaranteed, including a $10 million option bonus in the second year. 2010: $3,452,629 (+ $9.5 million guaranteed option bonus), 2011: $5,109,971, 2012: $6.802 million, 2013: $8.498 million (Voidable Years), 2014: $9 million, 2015: Free Agent "
I looked at the same contract information when I made my previous post. Given everything I mentioned, I'm not exactly sure which part of that contract you feel guarantees Williams' return next season. I may be missing something, though; if you wouldn't mind, could you explain your point further?
Jerry Jones is not going to cut Roy and admit he made a mistake in trading for him. From today's local paper -

"IRVING — Roy Williams isn’t going anywhere.

Even though he had career lows in catches (38) and yards (596) and watched as Miles Austin became the team’s No. 1 receiver, the Dallas Cowboys have too much invested in Williams to part ways. They gave up first-, third- and sixth-round picks to get Williams from the Detroit Lions. They gave him $26 million in guaranteed money, including a $9.5 million bonus they owe him in March whether he is on the team or not.

"You look at his talent; you look at his potential; you look at his contract," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday. "You look at how he came early and stayed late, tried to improve, looked for ways to maximize his value. All of those things are a major consideration. His contract is a major consideration."

Link - http://www.star-telegram.com/332/story/1913072.html

 
Does anyone else feel like the best NFC team is not playing in the SuperBowl?
Yes the Vikings thoroughly dominated the Saints and had it not been for 5+ turnovers they win that game and the score would have been similar to that of the Cowboys vs Vikes game.
 
Does anyone else feel like the best NFC team is not playing in the SuperBowl?
Yes the Vikings thoroughly dominated the Saints and had it not been for 5+ turnovers they win that game and the score would have been similar to that of the Cowboys vs Vikes game.
It amazes me though how little weaknesses and tendencies all come to the surface under these most pressure filled games. AP fumbling. Our OLine. Our kicking. Just really curious to see these little negative tendencies rear their ugly head at the most inopportune time.
 
Does anyone else feel like the best NFC team is not playing in the SuperBowl?
Yes the Vikings thoroughly dominated the Saints and had it not been for 5+ turnovers they win that game and the score would have been similar to that of the Cowboys vs Vikes game.
It amazes me though how little weaknesses and tendencies all come to the surface under these most pressure filled games. AP fumbling. Our OLine. Our kicking. Just really curious to see these little negative tendencies rear their ugly head at the most inopportune time.
They were on the road. Tends to change things.
 
I agree with the trade Choice for a decent left tackle chatter. I don't know what Choice's value is out there. He's highly thought of in Dallas, but what is his real market value?

Second priority to me is finding a kicker. Our kicking game made me cringe all year long. You can't win a Super Bowl with a lousy kicker.

I like the rest of the team. The good news is that there are not a lot of must upgrade positions. We can win with what we have now.

Oh, one last thing. Cut Roy Williams now. I know that would cause problems with the salary cap, but I don't care. Addition by subtraction here.
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't cutting Williams during an uncapped season essentially avoid the acceleration of his guaranteed money against the salary cap? If so, even if Roy Williams was capable of being a solid contributor next season, this might be the Cowboys' only opportunity to free themselves from his contract without the aforementioned penalty (assuming the salary cap returns in the future, of course). Either way, the $9 million option bonus is a sunk cost and should be considered irrelevant in the decision to keep or cut Williams; if Dallas feels that his future salaries (which are not guaranteed) can be used to improve the team more than they expect Williams to do, it might be in their best interest to release him now.
No way does Jerry Jones cuts Roy Williams. Here's the reported details of Williams contract -

"10/19/2008: Signed a six-year, $54 million contract. The deal contains $26.6085 million guaranteed, including a $10 million option bonus in the second year. 2010: $3,452,629 (+ $9.5 million guaranteed option bonus), 2011: $5,109,971, 2012: $6.802 million, 2013: $8.498 million (Voidable Years), 2014: $9 million, 2015: Free Agent "
I looked at the same contract information when I made my previous post. Given everything I mentioned, I'm not exactly sure which part of that contract you feel guarantees Williams' return next season. I may be missing something, though; if you wouldn't mind, could you explain your point further?
Look, chief. Why in the world would you cut someone that you would then have to pay anyway? Jerry isn't made of money and the cap is not a consideration. Regardless of what a nightmare signing this is Jerry has to take his lumps here. Maybe cutting that 9Mil check will finally get this stud WR thing out of his system. There is not even a sliver of a tiny chance that Roy is not on the roster for the start of the season next year.
 
Look, chief. Why in the world would you cut someone that you would then have to pay anyway? Jerry isn't made of money and the cap is not a consideration. Regardless of what a nightmare signing this is Jerry has to take his lumps here. Maybe cutting that 9Mil check will finally get this stud WR thing out of his system. There is not even a sliver of a tiny chance that Roy is not on the roster for the start of the season next year.
No need to chief anyone in this thread. You would cut him even if you have to pay him if you think it gives you a better shot at a super bowl. I personally think it does.If I were Jerry, I would cut my losses and take my lumps. The team gets better when they don't have to force feed balls to an overpaid prima donna. The "team" aspect got a lot better without T.O. I suspect it gets even better without Roy W.Of course, I think you are right that there is zero chance he's not on the roster next season. I'm just noting for the record what I would do.
 
Look, chief. Why in the world would you cut someone that you would then have to pay anyway? Jerry isn't made of money and the cap is not a consideration. Regardless of what a nightmare signing this is Jerry has to take his lumps here. Maybe cutting that 9Mil check will finally get this stud WR thing out of his system. There is not even a sliver of a tiny chance that Roy is not on the roster for the start of the season next year.
No need to chief anyone in this thread. You would cut him even if you have to pay him if you think it gives you a better shot at a super bowl. I personally think it does.If I were Jerry, I would cut my losses and take my lumps. The team gets better when they don't have to force feed balls to an overpaid prima donna. The "team" aspect got a lot better without T.O. I suspect it gets even better without Roy W.Of course, I think you are right that there is zero chance he's not on the roster next season. I'm just noting for the record what I would do.
I'm just sick of the single thing the casual fan has to point to is the Roy Williams issue. It's not an issue at all except for Jerry and his cash flow. Things aren't worse with him around and I don't think the guy is getting fed balls at an unusual rate for basically a 3rd WR and 5th option for the offense. Cutting TO was different issue and has much less financial implications and people are lulled now into thinking cutting all high paid WRs is an addition by subtraction situation. There are much bigger issues to resolve.
 
He's owed 9MM here or on the street. Why pay him that money to end up on another team? It's not like he's a lockeroom problem at this point yet.
Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't cutting Williams during an uncapped season essentially avoid the acceleration of his guaranteed money against the salary cap? If so, even if Roy Williams was capable of being a solid contributor next season, this might be the Cowboys' only opportunity to free themselves from his contract without the aforementioned penalty (assuming the salary cap returns in the future, of course). Either way, the $9 million option bonus is a sunk cost and should be considered irrelevant in the decision to keep or cut Williams; if Dallas feels that his future salaries (which are not guaranteed) can be used to improve the team more than they expect Williams to do, it might be in their best interest to release him now.
No way does Jerry Jones cuts Roy Williams. Here's the reported details of Williams contract -

"10/19/2008: Signed a six-year, $54 million contract. The deal contains $26.6085 million guaranteed, including a $10 million option bonus in the second year. 2010: $3,452,629 (+ $9.5 million guaranteed option bonus), 2011: $5,109,971, 2012: $6.802 million, 2013: $8.498 million (Voidable Years), 2014: $9 million, 2015: Free Agent "
I looked at the same contract information when I made my previous post. Given everything I mentioned, I'm not exactly sure which part of that contract you feel guarantees Williams' return next season. I may be missing something, though; if you wouldn't mind, could you explain your point further?
Look, chief. Why in the world would you cut someone that you would then have to pay anyway? Jerry isn't made of money and the cap is not a consideration. Regardless of what a nightmare signing this is Jerry has to take his lumps here. Maybe cutting that 9Mil check will finally get this stud WR thing out of his system. There is not even a sliver of a tiny chance that Roy is not on the roster for the start of the season next year.
I'm not sure you read my original post. The $9.5 million roster bonus is irrelevant in the decision to keep or cut Roy Williams. Even though it has not been paid yet, that money is essentially already gone. No matter what happens, Jerry Jones must pay that money to Williams; there is nothing he can do to avoid it. As I mentioned, it is a sunk cost and should not be a factor.However, Roy Williams' base salary of $3.5 million can be avoided if they choose to cut him. Therefore, the decision for the Cowboys is to determine whether or not Williams is worth $3.5 million to this organization (I suspect that he is, but I don't run the Cowboys). Additionally, the decision is complicated by the fact that by releasing Williams (in an uncapped year), the Cowboys avoid the salary cap implications of accelerated bonus money against the cap. Assuming the salary cap returns in 2011 (or 2012, if there is no 2011 season), this might be the only opportunity for Dallas to rid themselves of Williams' contract without major salary cap ramifications. Thus, even if the Cowboys feel he is worth $3.5 million this season, if they do not feel they would keep him for his salaries of $5.1 million and $6.8 million in the subsequent seasons, they might still consider releasing him now while they can avoid the serious consequences.

I am actually not a big proponent of the 'addition by subtraction' idea. I think that Williams is an asset to the organization (and would be kept if money and the salary cap were not factors). However, because of these two factors, I think you can make a legitimate case either way for Williams future in Dallas.

 
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Trying to draw a clearer picture for free agency this offseason. Because the Cowboys made the divisional round of the playoffs, they will be limited in what they can do in free agency. In an uncapped year, which 2010 is expected to be, there is a "final eight rule."

The final eight teams are allowed to sign only one player with a salary of $4.925 million or more.

They can sign as many free agents as they want for a first-year base salary of $3.275 million or less. (The final four teams are even more restricted.)

The Cowboys’ main priority, though, is re-signing their own free agents.

With 2010 expected to remain an uncapped year, here is a list of the top unrestricted free agents:

Antonio Bryant, WR, Bucs: He played with three underwhelming quarterbacks but still averaged 15.4 yards per catch.

Tyrone Carter, SS, Steelers: Pittsburgh can’t afford to lose Carter and Ryan Clark.

Ryan Clark, FS, Steelers: He is a hard hitter who had a career-high 89 tackles and three interceptions.

Karlos Dansby, LB, Cardinals: Dansby, 28, will be one of the most sought-after free agents after making 109 tackles.

Casey Hampton, DT, Steelers: The former Pro Bowler is 32 and going on his 10th season.

Aaron Kampman, DE/LB, Packers: He is a better fit as a defensive end in the 4-3 than he was as an outside linebacker in the 3-4.

Kevin Mawae, C, Titans: He is 38 and just finished his 16th season.

Adewale Ogunleye, DE, Bears: He is 32, but he had 38 tackles and 6.5 sacks.

Terrell Owens, WR, Bills: Owens is 36 and coming off his worst full season in the past 10 years.

Julius Peppers, DE, Panthers: There could be a bidding war for Peppers, who had 10.5 sacks and forced five fumbles.

Dunta Robinson, CB, Texans: Robinson held out until right before the season in 2009, finally signing his franchise tender.

Richard Seymour, DE, Raiders: His first season in Oakland was not his best season.

Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE, Titans: Tennessee loves him even though he had his lowest sack total (three) in the past five seasons.

Vince Wilfork, DT, Patriots: New England isn’t going to let him get away.

 

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