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Keyshawn's future?

Mike Fisher over at the ranchreport.com (subscription required) takes Keyshawn Johnson to task for various transgressions, suggesting he may not return in 2006. Fisher calls out Keyshawn's "me-first" attitude, cites his blocking skills as a "little" thing, notes his slightly declining production - which he compares derisively to Ravens TE Todd Heap - and suggests Terrell Owens might be a better choice. A players value is in the eye of the beholder, and it's hard to tell if Fisher's condemnation is personal vendetta or professional analysis. But there is one quote that jumped out of the article.

I would describe one source inside the Cowboys as "adamant'' that Keyshawn will not be asked back in 2006. Another source won't go that far, but admits "if you subtract Keyshawn's relationships from the equation, (letting him go) makes some sense.'' Either way, such a move is definitely under consideration.

If Keyshawn decides he wants to negotiate a big money contract, he might be on his way out. But if he is reasonable about his demands or plays under his current contract, there's no reason he won't be a Cowboy in 2006.

Need another reason Greg Ellis wants out of Dallas? Look no further than the fact that he missed out on a $250,000 bonus. Ellis would have gotten the money if he had reached 10 sacks. 11 games into the season he had 8 sacks, but when his time on the field was slashed down the stretch, he finished with 8 sacks. My guess, Parcells isn't on his Christmas card list for 2006. Hopefully Dallas can get some value in return for him, he's been a true pro and a productive player throughout his career.

Flozell Adams and Lousaka Polite are making a public appearance tonight, which is a cool thing. But here's the money quote from the article concerning Flozell's injury.

"It was very frustrating at first. I didn't know the severity of it until the next day," Adams said of his injury. "I thought it would be a one or two week thing. I'd never been hurt before. You just do the best you can. I'm still rehabbing right now. But I'll definitely be 100 percent by training camp."

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Keyshawn
I do get a sick feeling feeling that Keyshawn will be let go and Jones will go after T.O. I'm hoping Parcells steps in and makes sure that doesn't happen. I don't think I could ever bring myself to root for that a**hole. What a shame that would be.

by Terry on Jan 9, 2006 8:32 AM CST reply actions  

No need to worry
The one person that has control on who is and will be on this roster is Bill Parcells, not Jerry Jones. I have no doubt that KJ will be on the team next year,he has a pretty friendly cap contract. Bill will allow Jerry to sign the bottom end players on the team like A-train and Peerless Price, those are Jerry's signings, not Bills. Bill has already stated it, T.O wont be on his team, he doesn't have time for thugs and hoodlums which this team was full of before Bill arrived, nice to hear about football issues regarding the cowboys and not the weekly police blotters of years past.The Direction arrow for this team is heading upward in a big way, I dont want to sacrifice all of that for an, ego maniac,I guy, self absorbed, love me some of me, idiot like T.O.

by Deke on Jan 9, 2006 9:39 AM CST reply actions  

Key's contract is cap friendly
The question becomes, is he content to play under that cap friendly contract or will he look for a new deal? If Key does nothing about his contract, then this is a non-issue. If he goes back for more money, we might have an issue.

I agree that Parcells will not allow T.O. pn the team.

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by Dave Halprin on Jan 9, 2006 10:50 AM CST up reply actions  

Just say NO to TO
I'm sick of people linking TO to Dallas. No way will that ever happen. And I think Key is smart enough to realize he's not going to get a big payday anywhere at this stage in his career. If he can control his ego, he'll realize this is the best place for him and not try to go after more money. If he does pull some renegotiation for big bucks, I believe he'll be cut.

by APerfectStar on Jan 9, 2006 10:04 PM CST reply actions  

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