especially a corner of his talent in today NFL, they might franchise him to see if they can get him signed to a long term deal.

I think Samuals is all about money, he wants to be the highest paid corner in the NFL, he's eyeing a Clement type deal in the 100 million dollar seven year deal, out of cowboy price range.

I dont have any problem signing Newman to a five or six year deal, he'll be thirty starting next year, his foot injury was a freak injury this year that requires a month or two of rest to fully heal, he's got plenty of time now to get the rest his foot needs, other than his foot injury, when has the guy missed anytime, I cant recall, he's a workout machine, keep himself in great shape and there's not alot of wear and tear on his body, as long as we keep him off the punt return team. Henry is the guy I worry about staying healthy for a whole season.

If Flozell would accept a two or three year deal at moderate money, then I say sign him, but I just get tired of hearing the comments from the game yesterday on the FOX broadcast that its acceptable to the cowboy organization if Flozell gets a false start or two every game, that to me is unacceptable.

Jones can hit the road as far as I'm concerned, Reeves can stay only as a fourth corner at a low signing, one year tender deal, but I dont want him anywhere near the number two or three spot on the depth chart, he's an alright fourth dime, zone corner.

I think ferguson will be back for another year to platoon with Tank in the middle, I think ratliff moves back outside in the 3-4 and tackle in the nickel.

I think Glenn will retire and have Micro fracture surgery on his knee.

As far as Roy goes, what can you do, his cap hit would cost far too much for the cowboys to flat out cut, there will be serious discussions at valley ranch about that position this offseason, I think they'll try to trade him during the draft, but that probably wont happen, but I think cowboy fans better get used to the fact that this upcoming season will be Roy's last in a cowboy uniform, as I think he'll be cut after next season when the cap hit is manageable.

I just dont think Dallas will be big players in free agency this year, maybe a mid level player, corner or receiver but not a big name guy. I think they'll concentrate on getting their own players they want to keep resigned, like Flozell possibly, Hamlin, Canty and Barber, search for a few coaches and then get ready for the draft.

Its going to be a long offseason....

I wouldn't be surprised if Dallas did not sign MBIII right away, and instead put the tender offer out there just to see if someone bites at giving up the draft pick(s).  The really interesting scenario would be if Dallas only put a first round tender on him, not a first and a third.  I wonder if anyone would jump at that.  

I'm not a big proponent of signing running backs to long-term contracts for big money. I think it is one of the easiest positions to fill with a lower round draft pick, and the money saved can be put to better use elsewhere.  New England has been plugging in running backs for five years now, and one can make the case that they wasted a first round pick on Moroney because they really didn't use him that much this year.  And look at the Packers:  this Ryan Grant kid comes out of nowhere and provides a nice little running game for them, all for minimum salary.  There are too many injuries and cases early burn-out for running backs to risk making them a centerpiece of the offense and paying them big money.  Just my opinions; I'm sure there are others who are all for signing MBIII to a five-year deal, and that perspective has validity as well.

I think that finding a running back or two in the mid rounds of the draft is a relatively easy thing to do.  I also think that signing an average running back or two in free agency for low dollars is easy to do.  You can also trade low round picks for them, as Green Bay did with Ryan Grant.

I know I'm going to get slammed on this board for the following, but I'll say it anyway. I would rather sign JuJo to a low dollar 2-3 year contract than sign Marion Barber to a blockbuster five year deal.  Again, it is just my opinion on where to spend precious salary cap dollars.

So, to directly answer your question, I think Dalllas could find several servicable running backs through mid round draft picks, low-profile trades, free agency and resigning JuJo.  Again, this is predicated on my opinion that running back is a low priority position.