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[cobalt_27]

There is also talk of Barber being a player of interest for Miami. Barber+Crayton+pick for the 12?

What? I mean, this is where the rap of us Cowboy fans comes from. We so over-value our own players that we think our junk is worth gold. No way the Dolphins do anything like this. Let's get real.

I didn't pull this out of my butt. I was merely sharing what I heard from writers in other cities. His contract aside, I don't think anyone is over valuing Barber here. Please....

You should provide a link. Any scrub writer can say what he/she wants. There is no way Barber and/or Crayton are worth anything remotely close to this.

 

[Texasmouth]

I think Barber, Crayton and 27th overall is worth a lot more than 1 pick. Sorry. I guess I am in the overvaluing my players camp.

Barber is still a beast, when used properly.

Crayton is the most underrated player on the entire team in my opinion.

We need a safety, I agree but for this price, it better be Berry, not Thomas. I am a Longhorn homer and would love nothing more than to see the guy in Dallas but not for that price. Berry on the other hand is an Ed Reed type game changer. Better be a really good deal to give up two really solid pieces.

And...not to mention...what happens when fragile Felix gets hurt? I love Choice as much as the next guy but that isnt much depth.

I dont like this at all.

And to back Bankerguy up, I read the same exact article saying the same exact thing he said. It was an ESPN insider article.

 

[Texasmouth]

And on the McNabb trade...was really hoping to get that guy out of our division...even worse, he goes to the Redskins with Shanahan. Im not very happy about that.

Dont sleep on Kolb either. That guy is going to be a star. My brother started school at U of H while Kolb was still there and that is all I heard about was how awesome the guy was so I started watching him and checking out his games and that kid can play and he has a ton of heart.

 

[Andy Herron]

I think Barber, Crayton and 27th overall is worth a lot more than 1 pick. Sorry. I guess I am in the overvaluing my players camp.

If such a move to #12 involved Barber and Crayton as part of the package, I don't think our 27th pick would be included.That IS overpaying. As I mentioned on the previous page, I think it would be something like next year's (2011) second rounder.In which case, they can get Thomas at #12 and maybe OT Campbell or Brown at #27.

 

[moondog]

I think Barber, Crayton and 27th overall is worth a lot more than 1 pick. Sorry. I guess I am in the overvaluing my players camp.

If such a move to #12 involved Barber and Crayton as part of the package, I don't think our 27th pick would be included.That IS overpaying. As I mentioned on the previous page, I think it would be something like next year's (2011) second rounder.In which case, they can get Thomas at #12 and maybe OT Campbell or Brown at #27.

I think people are way overvaluing Barber. I doubt he alone would bring anything higher than 3rd pick.McNabb just brought a high 2nd and 4th( could escalate to a 3rd based on performance). McNabb is 33 and could play at least 3 more years depending on health and he plays the most important position. Crayton is a just a ordinary WR. He would be lucky to bring in a 7th round pick if any. A career high of 697 yards.If this was jsut a draft pick trade Dallas would have to give their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to move up to #12 according to the draft pick value chart.

 

[Ridgelake]

And on the McNabb trade...was really hoping to get that guy out of our division...even worse, he goes to the Redskins with Shanahan. Im not very happy about that. Dont sleep on Kolb either. That guy is going to be a star. My brother started school at U of H while Kolb was still there and that is all I heard about was how awesome the guy was so I started watching him and checking out his games and that kid can play and he has a ton of heart.

Philly has to be laughing all the way to the bank on this one. They get a high 2nd pick in a very deep draft? For an aging QB who has proven unable to get them over the hump? And a bonus pick next year? I'd have made that move all day if I were Philly.They know what they have in Kolb. Its his time. McNabb will help Wash some, but they are a lot more than a QB away from being really dangerous. Philly takes a step forward with this. They just became more dangerous in the long term.

 

[Texasmouth]

Crayton may be an ordinary receiver to another team but he isnt to Dallas. Makes more sense to keep him than to give him away.

MBIII has been hindered by his own success. He needs to return to what he does best, following a speedster and pounding the daylights out of people, not starting games.

 

[Bankerguy]

There is also talk of Barber being a player of interest for Miami. Barber+Crayton+pick for the 12?

What? I mean, this is where the rap of us Cowboy fans comes from. We so over-value our own players that we think our junk is worth gold. No way the Dolphins do anything like this. Let's get real.

I didn't pull this out of my butt. I was merely sharing what I heard from writers in other cities. His contract aside, I don't think anyone is over valuing Barber here. Please....

You should provide a link. Any scrub writer can say what he/she wants. There is no way Barber and/or Crayton are worth anything remotely close to this.

My apologies but I do read a lot of stuff and sometimes don't always recall where it was from when I return back to FBG's. I thought I had a pretty good reputation aroung these parts, so I didn't include the link. Perhaps it's not as good as I thought, however the bottom line is that I can assure you it wasn't just MB musings from random dudes.

 

[Andy Herron]

I think Barber, Crayton and 27th overall is worth a lot more than 1 pick. Sorry. I guess I am in the overvaluing my players camp.

If such a move to #12 involved Barber and Crayton as part of the package, I don't think our 27th pick would be included.That IS overpaying. As I mentioned on the previous page, I think it would be something like next year's (2011) second rounder.In which case, they can get Thomas at #12 and maybe OT Campbell or Brown at #27.

I think people are way overvaluing Barber. I doubt he alone would bring anything higher than 3rd pick.McNabb just brought a high 2nd and 4th( could escalate to a 3rd based on performance). McNabb is 33 and could play at least 3 more years depending on health and he plays the most important position. Crayton is a just a ordinary WR. He would be lucky to bring in a 7th round pick if any. A career high of 697 yards.If this was jsut a draft pick trade Dallas would have to give their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to move up to #12 according to the draft pick value chart.

1. Parcells loves both Barber and Crayton for their work ethic and knows them as a head coach.Value is in the eyes of the beholder and how they can contribute to their team.2. Snyder has given the farm for and to players for years. He has a long history of overpaying for players a little long in the tooth as well. Given these circumstances, your comparison doesn't mesh well.

 

[moondog]

I think Barber, Crayton and 27th overall is worth a lot more than 1 pick. Sorry. I guess I am in the overvaluing my players camp.

If such a move to #12 involved Barber and Crayton as part of the package, I don't think our 27th pick would be included.That IS overpaying. As I mentioned on the previous page, I think it would be something like next year's (2011) second rounder.In which case, they can get Thomas at #12 and maybe OT Campbell or Brown at #27.

I think people are way overvaluing Barber. I doubt he alone would bring anything higher than 3rd pick.McNabb just brought a high 2nd and 4th( could escalate to a 3rd based on performance). McNabb is 33 and could play at least 3 more years depending on health and he plays the most important position. Crayton is a just a ordinary WR. He would be lucky to bring in a 7th round pick if any. A career high of 697 yards.If this was jsut a draft pick trade Dallas would have to give their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to move up to #12 according to the draft pick value chart.

1. Parcells loves both Barber and Crayton for their work ethic and knows them as a head coach.Value is in the eyes of the beholder and how they can contribute to their team.2. Snyder has given the farm for and to players for years. He has a long history of overpaying for players a little long in the tooth as well. Given these circumstances, your comparison doesn't mesh well.

I believe it was a Bruce Allen/ Mike Shanahan deal. By all accounts I have read they have the decision making power over player personnel. Synder has not been successful doing things his old way and apparently is trying to do what Jerry Jones did when he hired Parcells.

 

[Andy Herron]

Defensive end Marcus Spears signed his one-year restricted tender today, as did LB Steve Octavien. With the April 15 deadline to sign offer sheets fast approaching, here are the Cowboys' remaining unsigned restricted free agents:

WR Miles Austin (first- and third-round tender, $3.168 million)

S Gerald Sensabaugh (second-round tender, $1.815 million)

DE Stephen Bowen (second-round tender, $1.759 million)

DE Jason Hatcher (second-round tender, $1.759 million)

WR Sam Hurd (second-round tender, $1.759 million)

S Pat Watkins (original draft choice tender, $1.176 million)

C Cory Procter (second-round tender, $1.759 million)

DT Junior Siavii (original draft choice tender, $1.101 million)

OT Pat McQuistan (original draft choice tender, $1.176 million)

C Duke Preston (original draft choice tender, $1.226 million)

Defensive back Alan Ball also hasn't signed his exclusive rights tender yet. These are all basic formalities, unless someone like Austin or Sensabaugh gets a bite from another team. Given the lack of restricted free agent movement across the league, that seems unlikely.

 

[Andy Herron]

I think Barber, Crayton and 27th overall is worth a lot more than 1 pick. Sorry. I guess I am in the overvaluing my players camp.

If such a move to #12 involved Barber and Crayton as part of the package, I don't think our 27th pick would be included.That IS overpaying. As I mentioned on the previous page, I think it would be something like next year's (2011) second rounder.In which case, they can get Thomas at #12 and maybe OT Campbell or Brown at #27.

I think people are way overvaluing Barber. I doubt he alone would bring anything higher than 3rd pick.McNabb just brought a high 2nd and 4th( could escalate to a 3rd based on performance). McNabb is 33 and could play at least 3 more years depending on health and he plays the most important position. Crayton is a just a ordinary WR. He would be lucky to bring in a 7th round pick if any. A career high of 697 yards.If this was jsut a draft pick trade Dallas would have to give their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to move up to #12 according to the draft pick value chart.

1. Parcells loves both Barber and Crayton for their work ethic and knows them as a head coach.Value is in the eyes of the beholder and how they can contribute to their team.2. Snyder has given the farm for and to players for years. He has a long history of overpaying for players a little long in the tooth as well. Given these circumstances, your comparison doesn't mesh well.

I believe it was a Bruce Allen/ Mike Shanahan deal. By all accounts I have read they have the decision making power over player personnel. Synder has not been successful doing things his old way and apparently is trying to do what Jerry Jones did when he hired Parcells.

You can slice it any which way you want but the bottom line is the same. Snyder continues to rule on and disperse draft picks in his effort to win today and lacking on an eye for building for the future. It's still same old, same old in Washington no matter who the characters are.ETA: It was only a year ago when he made his splash with Haynesworth and he is already trying to trade him. He's definitely the joker in the NFL deck.

 

[Andy Herron]

Redskins GM Bruce Allen said on Sirius Radio Tuesday that the Redskins have contacted the agent of former Dallas LT Flozell Adams. The Redskins currently have no true left tackle on the roster since the retirement of Chris Samuels.

Wouldn't this be interesting?

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Redskins GM Bruce Allen said on Sirius Radio Tuesday that the Redskins have contacted the agent of former Dallas LT Flozell Adams. The Redskins currently have no true left tackle on the roster since the retirement of Chris Samuels.Wouldn't this be interesting?

He's got to go somewhere. I just hope he false starts as often as he did in Dallas to put McNabb in 1st and 2nd n long, Shanny will love that.

 

[Ridgelake]

Redskins GM Bruce Allen said on Sirius Radio Tuesday that the Redskins have contacted the agent of former Dallas LT Flozell Adams. The Redskins currently have no true left tackle on the roster since the retirement of Chris Samuels.Wouldn't this be interesting?

Makes a lot of sense for Washington and other teams like Buffalo who don't have anyone at LT to contact Flo. He's still one of the 32 best LTs on the planet.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Rumor is that Baltimore is open to dealing LT Jared Gaither for a 2nd rd. pick. Wouldn't this be ideal if Dallas could deal to move up and take Thomas?

This would fill the two glaring holes the 'boys have. Thoughts?

 

[Andy Herron]

Rumor is that Baltimore is open to dealing LT Jared Gaither for a 2nd rd. pick. Wouldn't this be ideal if Dallas could deal to move up and take Thomas?This would fill the two glaring holes the 'boys have. Thoughts?

First off, I don't view LT as a glaring hole for the Cowboys. If that were the case, Flo would still be here. They've been preparing Doug Free to take over for Adams at some point for the last couple of years. Free benefited by getting his feet wet last season getting a handful of starts on the right side when Columbo went down, although Free's makeup makes him better suited to play on the left. I'm sure Jerry consulted with Wade and Hudson Houck before making his cost-cutting move of letting Flo go.Which leads me to this. Free knows the system and is fully prepared to step in as a starter, so why would the Cowboys want to bring in competition for that same position that would not be cost effective in both dollars and the expense of a 2nd round draft pick? I don't think it makes good sense, because one of those guys would be riding the bench. They've already put the time in to prepare Free, just as they have with their other younger players that have emerged over the last year. This is why it's so critical to keep a coaching staff in tact. To allow them to develop players in "their" system. I don't mean to preach. I'm just pointing some things out. This is a big reason why Wade and his staff are still here. They are beginning to produce solid players at critical positions and I don't see the trend ending anytime soon. Out with the old, in with the new. Just the direction I was pointing in this time last year in the 2009 offseason thread. They have some good things working out at Valley Ranch and it's beginning to pay dividends.Outsiders can scoff at Jerry, Wade & Co. all they want but it's the win column that counts. If they want to see where the Cowboys are, all they have to do is look up.

 

[Bankerguy]

Link included...

Maybe trading Marion Barber is possible for Cowboys

02:25 PM CDT on Wednesday, April 7, 2010

By TODD ARCHER / The Dallas Morning News

It seems like every chat I get asked a question about the Cowboys tailback situation and every time I say Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice will all be back.

Jones will be the starter, in my mind. Choice should see an increased role and Barber will be back because of the contract.

It's that last point I want to talk about here. Barber will earn nearly $8 million this year in roster bonus and base salary. After this season he has another $24 million or so left on the contract that runs through 2014. I've always felt the financials would get in the way of any sort of trade for Barber.

I'm wondering if that's the wrong way to look at it. After, all this is a cap-less season so you don't have to worry about signing bonus proration or cap room to make a deal work. If you were Team B in need of a running back, would you be willing to take a chance on Barber for his base salary of $3.8 million in 2010?

And if Team B were to trade for Barber and not want to pay him the rest of the deal if a salary cap returns, well, they can just cut him or re-work the deal. By cutting him if a cap returns, they would open up a good amount of space in 2011.

So maybe we shouldn't close the idea of a trade for Barber just yet. Long shot? Absolutely. Impossible? Maybe not.

Would there be any takers for Barber? He has yet to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. He's gotten hurt the last two years (toe, knee). His receptions were drastically down in 2009. He didn't appear to have the same power as he once had.

In addition to his time at Valley Ranch, Barber is working out in McKinney at the Michael Johnson Performance Center this off-season, so apparently he realizes how important 2010 is to his future.

Would he be a good one-year gamble for a team in need of a running back?

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...250cad36.html?

 

[road warrior]

Rumor is that Baltimore is open to dealing LT Jared Gaither for a 2nd rd. pick. Wouldn't this be ideal if Dallas could deal to move up and take Thomas?

This would fill the two glaring holes the 'boys have. Thoughts?

First off, I don't view LT as a glaring hole for the Cowboys. If that were the case, Flo would still be here. They've been preparing Doug Free to take over for Adams at some point for the last couple of years. Free benefited by getting his feet wet last season getting a handful of starts on the right side when Columbo went down, although Free's makeup makes him better suited to play on the left. I'm sure Jerry consulted with Wade and Hudson Houck before making his cost-cutting move of letting Flo go.Which leads me to this. Free knows the system and is fully prepared to step in as a starter, so why would the Cowboys want to bring in competition for that same position that would not be cost effective in both dollars and the expense of a 2nd round draft pick? I don't think it makes good sense, because one of those guys would be riding the bench. They've already put the time in to prepare Free, just as they have with their other younger players that have emerged over the last year. This is why it's so critical to keep a coaching staff in tact. To allow them to develop players in "their" system.

I don't mean to preach. I'm just pointing some things out. This is a big reason why Wade and his staff are still here. They are beginning to produce solid players at critical positions and I don't see the trend ending anytime soon. Out with the old, in with the new. Just the direction I was pointing in this time last year in the 2009 offseason thread. They have some good things working out at Valley Ranch and it's beginning to pay dividends.

Outsiders can scoff at Jerry, Wade & Co. all they want but it's the win column that counts. If they want to see where the Cowboys are, all they have to do is look up.

Because Peter King said if we don't take a tackle at #27, our entire draft will be a bust. And we all know... when you go against Peter... That said, great point (mainly cuz I completely agree). Free's speed is that of a LT. Now, my only concern is with depth. If he or Colombo get hurt... then what? Big Davis? Who replaces him... Brewster?

 

[Andy Herron]

Rumor is that Baltimore is open to dealing LT Jared Gaither for a 2nd rd. pick. Wouldn't this be ideal if Dallas could deal to move up and take Thomas?

This would fill the two glaring holes the 'boys have. Thoughts?

First off, I don't view LT as a glaring hole for the Cowboys. If that were the case, Flo would still be here. They've been preparing Doug Free to take over for Adams at some point for the last couple of years. Free benefited by getting his feet wet last season getting a handful of starts on the right side when Columbo went down, although Free's makeup makes him better suited to play on the left. I'm sure Jerry consulted with Wade and Hudson Houck before making his cost-cutting move of letting Flo go.Which leads me to this. Free knows the system and is fully prepared to step in as a starter, so why would the Cowboys want to bring in competition for that same position that would not be cost effective in both dollars and the expense of a 2nd round draft pick? I don't think it makes good sense, because one of those guys would be riding the bench. They've already put the time in to prepare Free, just as they have with their other younger players that have emerged over the last year. This is why it's so critical to keep a coaching staff in tact. To allow them to develop players in "their" system.

I don't mean to preach. I'm just pointing some things out. This is a big reason why Wade and his staff are still here. They are beginning to produce solid players at critical positions and I don't see the trend ending anytime soon. Out with the old, in with the new. Just the direction I was pointing in this time last year in the 2009 offseason thread. They have some good things working out at Valley Ranch and it's beginning to pay dividends.

Outsiders can scoff at Jerry, Wade & Co. all they want but it's the win column that counts. If they want to see where the Cowboys are, all they have to do is look up.

Because Peter King said if we don't take a tackle at #27, our entire draft will be a bust. And we all know... when you go against Peter... That said, great point (mainly cuz I completely agree). Free's speed is that of a LT. Now, my only concern is with depth. If he or Colombo get hurt... then what? Big Davis? Who replaces him... Brewster?

They'll continue to draft for depth, but the starting lineup is already here and in place. Most every team is looking for OL depth, it's just the age we live in with the NFL's salary cap era. Some teams are just looking for bodies. At least we have some familiararity with the return of McQuistan and Procter after having just signed their tenders. Who knows? That's why we have training camps, ya know?

 

[road warrior]

Andy, I hear ya'...... we've done very well in the depth department (outside of OL, Safety and ILB).

So, where do you see us going at 27? If you posted it prior, I apologize in advance.

Gotta tell ya', even tho it doesn't meet any of those (initial) depth needs... Pouncey could sure be a nice fit.

 

[Bankerguy]

For me...It's gotta be a top safety (trade up for Thomas/Berry), or one of Iupati or Pouncey.

 

[Andy Herron]

For me...It's gotta be a top safety (trade up for Thomas/Berry), or one of Iupati or Pouncey.

This is pretty much where I presently stand as well. I'm really beginning to warm up to Pouncey, but I think a number of other teams are as well. I'm afraid he may be gone by #27, but Iupati could still be there.I still think they're trying to find a way to move up and will continue to do so with Thomas as their target.Miami had Thomas in for a third visit yesterday. With that 12th pick, they're certainly doing their due diligence.I'm thinking (optimistically) with some kind of offer Dallas is apparently presenting them for that pick, Miami is weighing whether they want to go with Thomas or take the Cowboys offer.

 

[moondog]

I think Barber, Crayton and 27th overall is worth a lot more than 1 pick. Sorry. I guess I am in the overvaluing my players camp.

If such a move to #12 involved Barber and Crayton as part of the package, I don't think our 27th pick would be included.That IS overpaying. As I mentioned on the previous page, I think it would be something like next year's (2011) second rounder.

In which case, they can get Thomas at #12 and maybe OT Campbell or Brown at #27.

I think people are way overvaluing Barber. I doubt he alone would bring anything higher than 3rd pick.McNabb just brought a high 2nd and 4th( could escalate to a 3rd based on performance). McNabb is 33 and could play at least 3 more years depending on health and he plays the most important position.

Crayton is a just a ordinary WR. He would be lucky to bring in a 7th round pick if any. A career high of 697 yards.

If this was jsut a draft pick trade Dallas would have to give their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to move up to #12 according to the draft pick value chart.

1. Parcells loves both Barber and Crayton for their work ethic and knows them as a head coach.Value is in the eyes of the beholder and how they can contribute to their team.

2. Snyder has given the farm for and to players for years. He has a long history of overpaying for players a little long in the tooth as well.

Given these circumstances, your comparison doesn't mesh well.

Here's Rich Gosselin's take on Barber's trade value. Even less than I thought - 'Rick Gosselin: Barber has never been a 1,000-yard back and it appears his physical running style has left him pretty battered. I'd be surprised if he commands more than a mid-round pick at best, a fourth or fifth. The Cowboys drafted him in the fourth round and have put a lot of miles on him over the last five years. Ideally, at this stage of his career, you'd like to get a fourth back for him.'

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw....227458912.html

 

[Mustang Man]

For me...It's gotta be a top safety (trade up for Thomas/Berry), or one of Iupati or Pouncey.

This is pretty much where I presently stand as well. I'm really beginning to warm up to Pouncey, but I think a number of other teams are as well. I'm afraid he may be gone by #27, but Iupati could still be there.I still think they're trying to find a way to move up and will continue to do so with Thomas as their target.Miami had Thomas in for a third visit yesterday. With that 12th pick, they're certainly doing their due diligence.I'm thinking (optimistically) with some kind of offer Dallas is apparently presenting them for that pick, Miami is weighing whether they want to go with Thomas or take the Cowboys offer.

What are the Cowboys offering Miami? Thoughts, if you have not heard anything.

 

[Andy Herron]

Barber + #27 = #12? That does seem off. Include Crayton as well? I could see that working. Dolphins parlay the #12 into 3 solid contributors.

But the other side of that equasion is Dallas loses 3 contributors for 1 unproven guy. I don't have a problem losing Barber. But Crayton actually stings. He's very effective in his role.

Well, it will be interesting to see if they do something like this. I can see Jerry trying it.

Speaking of Crayton, do we need to look for a new punt returner.

I think they do, perhaps in the 3rd or 4th round.Somebody like a Dexter McCluster or Jordan Shipley. A player that can fill that role as well as eventually add something to the offense.

Rivals.com reported that an NFL insider said the Dallas Cowboys secretly love Texas-ex wide receiver Jordan Shipley but are trying to conceal their interest because they want to see if they can draft him in the third round.

The Cowboys are interested in the idea - which has also been discussed by ESPN - of Shipley in the slot with Miles Austin and Roy Williams on the outside and are looking to "shop" Patrick Crayton.

The Cowboys would consider spending a second-round pick on Shipley if he would be gone by the third, but they'd rather pick him in the third.

-Laken Litman

 

[Andy Herron]

And yesterday from Todd Archer at the DMN:

Jordan Shipley is one of the hotter names on the rumor mill regarding the Cowboys and the draft. At this time of the draft season, believe nothing you see and hear, but maybe Shipley could offer something to the Cowboys they don't have on their roster right now.

The UT wide receiver is viewed by Rick Gosselin as a third rounder with his solid receiving skills and return skills. His slight build (5-11½, 187 pounds) might scare off some teams, including the Cowboys.

The Cowboys, generally speaking, like their wide receivers to be a little bigger and sturdier. But it's hard to ignore Shipley's numbers: 248 catches, 3,191 yards, 33 touchdowns. He can also return punts and kicks, and that is a need the Cowboys have to fill as well.

And Shipley could also fill another hole the Cowboys have to fill: holder.

He served as the Longhorns holder on PATs and field goals. Some other people might know this better than I, but I think he was flawless there.

As the Cowboys move into 2010, they have Mat McBriar as the current top in-house candidate. He got a bad rap last year for some of Nick Folk's misses and was more than willing to take the blame.

Tony Romo finished the year as the Cowboys holder and they don't want to do thast again. Jon Kitna has never done it. Patrick Crayton and Sam Hurd have worked on it some in practice.

With a possible inexperienced kicker in David Buehler or Conor Hughes, the Cowboys would be wise to make the other parts of the field goal operation are top-notch. They have that with long snapper L.P. Ladouceur. Maybe Shipley could be the holder, too.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives...-fill-a-nu.html

 

[Andy Herron]

A couple of excerts from Rick Gosselin's chat this past Wednesday:

What does your intelligence gathering tell you about S Taylor Mays? Will he be a better safety in the pros than in college?

Rick Gosselin: I think Taylor Mays will be a better safety than he was at Southern Cal because the NFL will ask him to do more. He has the measurables to do whatever you ask of him with that size (6-3, 230) and speed (4.34). But comparisons to Roy Williams seem to have some NFL teams running scared. So Mays has a sliding value right now. But I think some team is going to get a really good player at a great value when he finally comes off the board.

Thinking special teams... two of the Cowboys' biggest holes are at kicker and kick returner. What might be their options to fill each in the mid to late rounds?

Rick Gosselin: Brett Swenson of Michigan State is the top-rated kicker on the draft board. He'll be a later rounder but I don't see the Cowboys drafting a kicker -- not with just six draft picks. Too bad Steve Hoffman isn't still around to find one for the Cowboys. This is a deep, deep draft for kick returners and most of them play positions. A Javier Arenas would be attractive. So would a Jordan Shipley, Marty Gilyard, Perish Cox and an Antonio Brown. I think you'll see a kick returner turn up somewhere in those six draft picks -- but he will come disguised as a position player.

 

[Andy Herron]

Rick Gosselin's three mock drafts are coming up -- each of the two Sundays leading up to the draft and then the final mock on the day of the draft. So the first mock will be in the newspaper and on the web site (www.dallasnews.com/sports) tomorrow. His first mock always leans toward his draft board, the second mock leans toward team need and the third mock will be the players he thinks each team should draft with their selections on the clock.

 

[Ariakis]

Rotoworld suggests quite a bit of gloom & doom around letting Flozell go. I don't think JJ would have cut him without a backup plan but the injury risk behind our starters grows larger. It sounds like the salary saved will go to retaining our own and new draft picks though rather than an upgrade despite being an uncapped year.

Tony Romo-QB- Cowboys Apr. 11 - 9:56 am etWhen asked about how he learned of the release of his left tackle, Flozel Adams, in a local radio interview, Cowboys QB Tony Romo said, "I learned about it the same as everyone else," meaning the media.In regards to how management went about seeing how their franchise quarterback might feel about releasing Adams, Romo stated, "No one asked me about it." This is a bit surprising as Adams has been such a big reason for the success of the Cowboys offensively over the last couple of years. The Adams release is bigger news than what is being reported and don't be surprised if Dallas struggles offensively next year because of the decision.Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

 

[road warrior]

R.I.P.... Texas Stadium.

Thanks for the memories.

 

[Routilla]

 

[Andy Herron]

R.I.P.... Texas Stadium.Thanks for the memories.

Ditto.That hurt a little bit.I've got a scale model of Texas Stadium with a removable roof from the Dansbury Mint right here on my desk.That, along with a star-shaped piece of the turf from the 1981-1996 era framed with the certificate of authenticity.I would imagine the value for both just went up.

 

[culdeus]

R.I.P.... Texas Stadium.Thanks for the memories.

I saw perhaps 100 pro, college, and HS games there over the years. Life goes on I guess. I might see 2 games a season tops at the new joint. HDTV has seen to making the in-person experience not even close to cost effective.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Meh, the place was a dump. Looking forward to going to the new stadium this season.

 

[Bankerguy]

PFT: Miles Austin Working Out With Cowboys

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-with-cowboys/

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 13, 2010 3:30 PM ET

Yesterday we noted that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin was sitting out workouts. But today Austin is back with the team.

Todd Archer of the Dallas Morning News reports that Austin is at Valley Ranch working out with teammates in the voluntary offseason conditioning program after spending the last two weeks working out on his own in California.

Austin was tendered at the first- and third-round level, which means it's highly unlikely that any team would sign him to an offer sheet before the deadline Thursday. It also means that signing his tender would guarantee him a one-year deal worth $3.168 million -- a far cry from the $10 million or so he could make as a franchise player if this were an ordinary year. So much for the uncapped year being a bonanza for the players.

Austin is coming off a season in which he caught 81 passes for 1,230 yards and 11 touchdowns and was far more productive than fellow Cowboys receiver Roy Williams, who got paid far more money.

 

[Ridgelake]

The Cowboys are bringing in Taylor Mays and Bruce Campbell for visits.

Going off memory, roughly 2/3 of the picks in recent years have come in for visit. But this year, it seems we are focusing our attention on guys possibly slipping to 27. My understanding is we're also bringing/have brought in: Dez Bryant, Iupati, Pouncy, Odrick, and McCourtney.

 

[Bankerguy]

The Cowboys are bringing in Taylor Mays and Bruce Campbell for visits. Going off memory, roughly 2/3 of the picks in recent years have come in for visit. But this year, it seems we are focusing our attention on guys possibly slipping to 27. My understanding is we're also bringing/have brought in: Dez Bryant, Iupati, Pouncy, Odrick, and McCourtney.

Hopefully smoke screen.Thomas > MaysTHe Rugers OT (I am tired and his name alludes me) > Bruce Campbell

 

[Reacher]

The Cowboys are bringing in Taylor Mays and Bruce Campbell for visits. Going off memory, roughly 2/3 of the picks in recent years have come in for visit. But this year, it seems we are focusing our attention on guys possibly slipping to 27. My understanding is we're also bringing/have brought in: Dez Bryant, Iupati, Pouncy, Odrick, and McCourtney.

Hopefully smoke screen.Thomas > MaysTHe Rugers OT (I am tired and his name alludes me) > Bruce Campbell

I think Taylor Mays is going to shock some people. He will be excellent value for somebody.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

The Cowboys are bringing in Taylor Mays and Bruce Campbell for visits. Going off memory, roughly 2/3 of the picks in recent years have come in for visit. But this year, it seems we are focusing our attention on guys possibly slipping to 27. My understanding is we're also bringing/have brought in: Dez Bryant, Iupati, Pouncy, Odrick, and McCourtney.

Hopefully smoke screen.Thomas > MaysTHe Rugers OT (I am tired and his name alludes me) > Bruce Campbell

I think Taylor Mays is going to shock some people. He will be excellent value for somebody.

I'm down for trying anything to improve the safety situation. Seems like a lot of people like one guy or another already on the team, but none of them impress me.

 

[Routilla]

Sounds like Mays is falling. Would he be a good fit for our D at 27?

 

[Andy Herron]

The Bengals released CB Mike Mickens this week, a 2009 Cowboys draft pick that they had hoped to sign to the practice squad if he had cleared waivers following final cuts last year. I'll be curious to see if the Cowboys show interest following the draft and sign him. Not saying yea or nay, just curious.

 

[Routilla]

I saw Hurd signed his tender. He is a ST ace so I'm glad we were able to keep him though I would like to see a few red zone sets with him and Bennett on each side of the formation.

 

[Andy Herron]

Sounds like Mays is falling. Would he be a good fit for our D at 27?

Gosselin seems to think so, but I'm on the fence with Mays.Part of the problem, admittedly, is that I'm too fixated on Thomas. If Dallas doesn't find a way to move up to get him (Thomas) Thursday night and they take Mays at #27, I'll feel we settled for less. Time will tell I guess.

 

[Andy Herron]

I saw Hurd signed his tender. He is a ST ace so I'm glad we were able to keep him though I would like to see a few red zone sets with him and Bennett on each side of the formation.

Hurd led the team last season with 19 ST tackles. The signing period has ended for restricted free agents to sign with other teams.Miles Austin, Gerald Sensabaugh and Duke Preston are the only remaining players to have yet sign their tenders.Austin did not visit with any other teams during the signing period.

 

[Andy Herron]

Georgia Tech wide receiver Demaryius Thomas will have a personal Pro Day on Sunday (tomorrow).

Thomas missed the Scouting Combine because of a broken foot, and that same injury kept him out of Tech's Pro Day.

The Cowboys are interested in Thomas and project him as a second day draft pick.

 

[Andy Herron]

The Cowboys were the only team across the league to not sign a free agent this offseason.

It's all about the upcoming draft, as I stated a few months ago.

 

[Bankerguy]

The Cowboys were the only team across the league to not sign a free agent this offseason.It's all about the upcoming draft, as I stated a few months ago.

Yup something big is brewing. I think we might have 2 first round picks when everything is said and done this year.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

The Cowboys were the only team across the league to not sign a free agent this offseason.It's all about the upcoming draft, as I stated a few months ago.

Yup something big is brewing. I think we might have 2 first round picks when everything is said and done this year.

Maybe something is up, or maybe they're just going to enjoy having some picks this year since we gave our 1st and 3rd for Roy Williams last year. That's still such a freaken joke, especially when you see studs like Brandon Marshall going for two 2nd's.

 

[cobalt_27]

The Cowboys were the only team across the league to not sign a free agent this offseason.It's all about the upcoming draft, as I stated a few months ago.

Gee. Maybe we can have a repeat of last year's stellar draft. We could trade down, down, down...accumulate a ton of special teams players. That would be awesome.