Opposing coaches dread playing the Cowboys offense now
by Dave Halprin on Oct 15, 2008 11:27 AM CDT
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Jason Cole has a great article over at Yahoo Sports on the Roy Williams trade. We've heard Deion Sanders bash the deal, we've heard other TV personalities say the Cowboys panicked. But what about other coaches/owners in the league? You know, the guys who actually have to contend with the Cowboys on Sundays. How about this:
"That makes them a much more dangerous team and they were already a great one," said Giants owner John Mara, a day after his defending Super Bowl champions were run over in Cleveland. "He's a great player and he makes them much tougher to defend. They gave up a lot for him, but he makes them better."
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"I'm sure that when other defensive coordinators heard that Romo was out, they thought, ‘Oh, we can just blitz and dare Johnson to beat us deep,' " an assistant coach from another team said. "Now, you can't do that because you're going to have to respect both sides of the formation."
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"They weren't easy to defend before this," another assistant coach said. "Personally, I thought (Patrick) Crayton and the other kid (Miles Austin) were pretty good. But Williams is in a different league than those guys. With (Crayton and Austin), you'd take your chances. With Williams, he's going to hurt you. I shouldn't say this, but this group could be a better offense than when they had (Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith).
"Yeah, you could say it's overkill and there won't be enough passes to go around, but good luck defending them. There's going to be somebody running free all the time."
Todd Archer guesses that when the Cowboys and RW2 get the five-year extension finalized, the average salary will be in the $9 million range.
All they have done is agreed to the parameters on a five-year extension. The Cowboys and agent Ben Dogra will get to the nitty-gritty here pretty soon. If you're looking for a roundabout figure - $9 million per year average is a guess when you look at deals signed by some other top-flight receivers lately.
Could Tony Romo actually play on Sunday?
In his weekly stop with The Ticket's Dunham & Miller, Wade Phillips said Romo would throw in practice today and his status could be re-evaluated. At least that is what I think Phillips said while dodging most of the questions, supplying non-answers. He's really good at that.
Eh, I'm not buying it - yet.
Hat tip kevdog for the post.
JJT loves him some Jerry. There's no doubt about one thing, Jerry will do everything in his power to get the Cowboys to the Super Bowl.
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but we have our own tab on ESPN’s homepage now! God we’re awesome!…That and they have absolutely NOTHING to talk about. Did you hear Pac got suspended? Haha I think after a day, it’s not “breaking” news…those freaking morons…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Oct 15, 2008 11:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, now that I've read Grizz's post...
Can we just go Madden on opposing defenses? Line up in a 3 wide with T.O. and RW2 and Crayton/Austin in the slot and obviously Witten on the line. Then MB3 in the back w/Romo. Can a defense double cover 3 guys at once? hahaha this is making feel all tingly inside…I feel something big coming…BIG!!!
by AikmanNailedMySis on Oct 15, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this!!
Romo, T.O., Witten, Roy, Miles Austin, Marion Barber, Felix Jones.
Imagine lining up against that package!!
by Philosopher on Oct 15, 2008 11:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RW2 Salary
How does that 9Mil avg. compare with TO’s average? Anyone know?
by SB2008 on Oct 15, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
T.O makes 9 a year...
but hey he says he’s ecstatic!!! Apparently thats the new buzz word around Valley Ranch. His radio show was promising according to grizz’ post, but that remains to be seen…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Oct 15, 2008 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how RW's salary affects our cap
I just hope we have enough room to sign Canty and Ware now.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 15, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You really think Jerry
Would screw up the cap so bad that we wouldn’t be able to sign Ware? If you really think that I’m afraid I’ve lost what little respect I had left of your opinions.
by sublimezg on Oct 15, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't care what you think of my opinions
as I have little respect for yours as well. However, I don’t trust Jerry that much because when he is hell bent on getting a player, I don’t think the cap or money is any consideration to him.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry and Stephen
have always managed our cap very well.
by Philosopher on Oct 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't underestimate the uncapped 2010 season
I’d be willing to bet a huge chunk will be paid that year.
Also, the salary cap will go up by $7 million next year to $123 mil
by mhuff13 on Oct 15, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
said it yesterday
And I’ll say it again now, the cap is going up next year and the following. And 3 years from now THERE IS NO MORE CAP. All of the players who signed long term deals in the offseason have backloaded contracts: Romo, Barber, Newman, TO, they all are making the majority of their money once the cap is already gone. There will be no problem signing Ware and Canty to long term deals and go after a LEGITIMATE shut down FA CB this offseason.
by DieSlowKeyshawn on Oct 15, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the key....give them a high signing bonus to keep there base salaries low..
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 15, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cap is gone in TWO years
And it’s only for 1 year. Most of the contracts probably pay the majority of the money in that uncapped 2010 season.
There could be no more cap ever, but I doubt the contract would pass with that. So in 2011, there will either be a cap or a strike. Let’s hope for a cap.
by mhuff13 on Oct 15, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll say it again...The CAP WILL NOT be going up next season....that was part of the bail out...
It will remain the same as this years cap……..
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Oct 15, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw....Whatever happened to DeRat ??????? He was our resident capologist...
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
by BoyzRback on Oct 15, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just remember
if anyone is worried about draft picks..on top of the 9 picks, we are going to get two more picks, probably an extra 4th and 5th rounder for Juluis Jones and other player we lost (can’t remember who?)
We will have 11 picks. Enough to package and get back in the first if we have to…
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 15, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jacques Reeves?
he’s starting for the Texans isn’t he?
by Scoobay on Oct 15, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick just said....
That the orginal deal was a 1st, 6th and Miles Austin. Jerry took Miles off the table and parted with the 3rd rounder. That just comes to show what Jerry thinks of Austin and his plans here. Austin will be the #3 on this team at some point.
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 15, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Glad we kept Miles Austin. The kid is looking great, and with T.O. turning 35 next year, it appears we are looking to keeping a solid WR foundation for the future.
by Philosopher on Oct 15, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
#2
actually I think Miles will be the #2, maybe not in terms of depth chart but in terms of position, across from RW2, after TO retires…
by scottmaui on Oct 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This makes me feel alot better about giving up the 3rd rounder
I’d rather give that up than Miles. Also, it was OUR third rounder, and not the other one we have (I think Cleveland) so we gave up the one that will be later in the draft.
by mhuff13 on Oct 15, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I personally listed to the interview with Wade
And they are twisting his words. He didn’t say that Tony might play on Sunday, but he was being his typical evasive self when it comes to injuries. They specifically asked him about Tony playing with a splint and he said he hadn’t heard anything about that and that practice was coming up (implying that it wasn’t likely as the whole splint idea came from the media, not the team.) He said that he didn’t know how long Tony would be out, (1 week, 2 weeks, more.) So take it for what’s it worth, but I didn’t take from the conversation that Tony would be practicing or playing this week.
"So you can’t stiff arm at all? What about the throat?"- Marion "Barbarian" Barber
by DC_fan on Oct 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You've gotta love Jerry.
Say what you will about the guy, but he wants to win.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 15, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yuck!!
From DMN blog:
Add LB Kevin Burnett, who plays in nickel and dime situations and leads the team in special teams tackles, to the Cowboys’ lengthy injury list.
Burnett is sitting out practice and has a protective boot on his left foot. We’ll let you know when we know more about his injury.
by Philosopher on Oct 15, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Roy Willy II is next Leonard Davis?
I think he could be. Leonard was a chronic underachiever playing slightly out of position for a chronically losing franchise. He’s been great since shifting to guard and playing for us. Roy could be similar. He’s probably not lost any physical skill (at his still young age), so it’s a question of whether moving to Dallas will make him better.
I don’t know if his stats will be better, but he makes this offense better.
by TimSchultz36 on Oct 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
opposing coaches might dread playing
against our offense, but they’ll be salivating to play against our defense. LOL!
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 15, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone thought about what happens in Week 11?
Potential scenario
Romo out the entire 4 wks — including bye wk 10, so he’s back for wk 11 matchup in DC against the Skins
El Gato has partially torn hammy and expected to be out 2 to 4 wks… let’s say four — which makes his return wk 11 in DC against the Skins
T-New has that groin injury and was expected to be out 4 to 5 wks prior to the wk 6 game at AZ — which makes his return wk 11 in DC against the Skins
Pacman (not that i care if he’s back or not, cuz honestly i’m willing to see how Jenkins and Scandrick do) has a four-game suspension — and if da Commish gives him clearance to play after the time is served — his potential return could be… you guessed it – wk 11 in DC against the Skins
My point fellas, Week 11 could be the “recovery reunion” game for our Cowboys.
Here’s to NO ONE ELSE sustaining injuries.
"I'll give anybody a loan here if you bet against the Cowboys." - Jerry Jones, with sarcasm dripping from his voice.
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by silverblue5 on Oct 15, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the commish said
That he would re-evaluate Pacman’s status after the Redskins game.
"So you can’t stiff arm at all? What about the throat?"- Marion "Barbarian" Barber
by DC_fan on Oct 15, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't count on Pacrat returning
I have serious doubts he’ll ever play football in the NFL ever again. I think his agent should begin calling CFL and Arena teams ASAP.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 15, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not?......
He is coming back….If the commish wanted to suspend him for the season he would’ve done it. Why suspend him just for 4 games if he wasn’t willing to bring him back. That just doesn’t make sense. As long as Pacman keeps his butt out of trouble he will be back after the Redskin game…
Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 15, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because the commish did that last season
Goodell told Pacrat his suspension for 2007 season would be 8 games, then after consideration he changed it to the entire season.
More than likely Pacrat will get in trouble again without Jerry’s security personnel and if that happens he’ll be banned for life which I’m hoping is the result. We don’t need anymore bad publicity from that punk.
If i was Jerry I’d cut his arse immediately.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 15, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Terry you know better
Even if we got rid of Pac, the mediots would find another anti-Cowboys bandwagon to jump on. It never ends.
by mhuff13 on Oct 15, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, but it could never be as bad as Pacrat
at least T.O. and Tank are decent people, Pacrat is a moronic punk who will eventually wind up in prison at some point, count on it.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 15, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
co-sign
let’s see what jenkins and scandrick can do…
and get a healed-up t-new back.
"I'll give anybody a loan here if you bet against the Cowboys." - Jerry Jones, with sarcasm dripping from his voice.
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by silverblue5 on Oct 15, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Real W.O.W. Factor...
W.itten O.wens W.illiams = WOW!!!
~Texas Massacre 08~
by TheHeat on Oct 15, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or what defenses will be saying
Owens Williams Witten
by mhuff13 on Oct 15, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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