Certainty or Money: The Darren Howard Decision

I like our chances in the Draft. Although we drafted DEs poorly, we did not have Bill Parcells giving his input.

Parcells has shown the ability to get great players in all the rounds of the draft, probably better in the later rounds. He also seems to find guys that want to play and respond to him. Look at Ferguson, Glenn, Johnson, Bledsoe and Testaverde as guys that wanted another shot with Bill calling the shots. I think this draft might be lacking in QB and perhaps a must pick player. But it is deep in DE, OLB, CB and a few decent DT. Let’s let Bill find us a few more Jason Fergusons in the late rounds and we will be allright.

I like the free agents so far, but no need to overpay.

If you look at our offense we are getting pretty young with Witten and Jones. Lets add a decent WR with that 42nd pick. After picking up a DE and Linebacker or Safety with those first two.

I agree, I think the draft is better that way the Boys get a top player that is young, and can help. Howard is 28 so 2 more years and he will be considered old by NFL standards I think the Draft is the way to go.. Remeber the rise of Dallas in the 90’s came via the Draft not Free agency

I think Bill and Jerry can do much better in the draft, don’t give away the drafts,

Howard is the real deal and next to Glover will be a 15 sack end. Ellis is a solid player but does not have a burst. With that front four, they could be a force.

I think we need to burn a draft choice on a fast receiver. We need it badly.

Word is Abraham is not happy with Franchise Tag and Jets offer. Look for the Jets to contact the Cowboys about a trade.

If you have to pick Howard or Abraham……..I go Abraham. Besides he and Ferguson are familiar with both 4-3 and 3-4……..and each other.

I like a WR too. If a good is available in the First round by all means get one. I still think you can get a good reciever in later rounds. I would rather have a guy over 6’ 2" and can go across the middle like Keyshawn in his younger days or Irvin. Mike Williams would be great so would Edwards but I doubt either we will be left when we get to draft.

I would love to see us trade our second 1st pick for a deal like we did last year,…for a 2006 1st and a 2005 2nd plus maybe a lower round. Then, next year, we might be able to trade our 2 first round picks up to maybe get Matt Leinhart (spelling?). Pipe dream?

I’m new here and this is my first post, so if this has been covered already, apologies ensue.

I see the best chance to pick up a reciever is Troy Williamson. He is tall and very fast. I don’t see us picking up the receiver from OU. Although, a playmaker he is more of a possesion reciever not really a speedster that will stretch the field. Do not be surprised if an offensive tackle is picked with the 20 pick or the 2nd round pick. Appearantly the cowboys were really looking over the offensive tackles at the combine.

Interesting comment on the OT scrutiny by the Cowboys coaching staff. What is the story with Jacob Rogers? Is there still talk of switching Flozell Adams to Right Tackle so Rogers can play Left Tackle?

Danny,

Last I heard, which was the Rivera press conference, there was:

a. no talk about moving Adams to right tackle;
b. no talk about keeping Rogers at right tackle, so we can assume
     his injury is serious, and it is (no contact until July).
c. an endorsement of Torrin Tucker, with Jerry saying they probably
     rushed him into playing RT. He was a guard in college and I doubt
     anybody anticipated him being the starter last year. The message
     I got was, “this kid still has an upside, be patient.”

Leinhart looks like a real QB. I guess SF would have picked him and kept him had he come out. I think our draft picks this year in the first round should be used not traded, unless it is too good to pass up. We need to address WR, S, DE, LB perhaps DT depending on the defense we use. I like the Free Agents so far but planning for next years draft seems too far. Lets get some talent this year that get us back in the playoffs. Then let Bill and Jerry decide what needs to be addressed. One good thing about our last few years is we do have cap room and draft picks. Remember when we were trading them all away to resign our veterans.

Parcells has also shown the ability to get guys to come play for perhaps less than would have made in other teams. The Jets never really had a shot at Ferguson and would have paid him more money or the same. I think we can let Bill make the picks we have and like our results for the next decade, whether he is the head coach or not.

Speaking of who will replace Parcells? Bill has done a great job of working with the organization. The press seemed to be drooling at the thought of all the soundbites from the Jones/Parcells marriage. So far so good, I think Jerry has realized he needed an expert at judging talent and getting the most out of his talent. Parcells definitely has given the Cowboys that. Even if we did not like Vinny, Quincy certainly was not the answer. It will be interesting to see how Henson develops this year, he has potential. If Testaverde and Bledsoe impart some wisdom and he gets more snaps he has all the physical abilities it is just is he or isn’t he a Pro QB. Only time, Game Time will ever tell………

How do you not trade for Howard? ?he’s a top 5 DE and the cowboys need him. Defense is your number one priority right now, so taking a top flight DE makes sense. Plus the Abraham vs. Howard debate is a no brainer. Abraham is a locker room problem plus he quit on his team last year. howard is a model citizen and a locker room favorite!