Cowboys sign new linebacker
by Dave Halprin on Oct 16, 2008 12:51 PM CDT
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The DMN blog reports that we signed LB Carlos Polk today. He takes the spot of Sam Hurd who goes on IR due to his ankle surgery. Polk is an old-hand at working in a Wade Phillips' defense.
The 6-2, 262-pound Polk, who is an eight-year veteran, was a special teams standout for the Chargers. He led San Diego in special teams tackles before suffering a season-ending shoulder surgery.
Polk, who arrived at Valley Ranch this morning, said he can play any of the LB spots in Phillips' scheme. But his biggest impact with come on the Cowboys' special teams, which obviously need all the help they can get, especially if LB Kevin Burnett (calf) can't play Sunday.
Jerry is pushing the line that Romo could play Sunday.
Jerry Jones, making an appearance with 1310 The Ticket's Dunham and Miller show, confirmed that there is a strong possibility that Tony Romo could play Sunday despite a broken pinkie.
"He very well could play," said Jerry, who actually caught a few of Romo's passes in the Cowboys' indoor facility yesterday morning. Romo wanted Jerry to get a feel for the kind of zip he could put on the ball. Jerry left the route-running to Jason Witten.
Jerry said the decision would probably be left up to Wade Phillips and Romo.
Ha! Love that last line; only in Dallas would we need clarification that the actual gameday personnel decisions would be left to the head coach.
Good article about RW2. He's done nothing but lose in Detroit and it was wearing on him. He's thrilled to come to a situation where he might actually win and make the playoffs. Plus, he likes that he'll get to play on Monday nights and Sunday nights. Another player who had similar experiences before coming to Dallas was Leonard Davis. He comments:
"You want to win, that's obvious," Davis said last week before playing his former team. "You don't just play sports just to be playing them. You want to win."
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Carlos Polk
Good signing. I like this guy. Better than Rogers and Carp in a 3-4.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
+2
I feel much better.
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
Ditto
I’m from SD originally, so I saw a lot of Charger football. And Polk can play. I’m very happy with this signing.
by no1cowboysfan on Oct 16, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus
of course his knowledge of the defense.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
At that size, I see him
As Brady James’ backup, yes?
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
co-sign
"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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Game Day?
Man, I just want it to be Sunday for cryin’ out loud. We’re off a crappy loss and we just got a new weapon. I need some FOOTBALL. Hopefully Romo plays for the first half, throws bombs left and right, tosses TD’s to TO, wi11iams, and Witten, and lets Barber run one in, goes up by about 30 at the half, then takes a rest while B-Rad steps in and puts on cruise control for the rest of the afternoon.
We can hope…
I was thinking the same thing
I don’t know if they would start Romo just so he could maintain a starting streak, but I can imagine them starting him and if he either sucks bad or gets a nice lead, letting Brad take over.
fantasy
also wouldn’t mind if this was the scenario since I’m matched up against Terry this week, who of course has Romo lol
JESUS CHRIST!!!
I HATE THE CONSECUTIVE STARTS STREAK! That should have ZERO bearing on whether or not he plays. Ask Bill Parcells and Eddie George (was it?) how important those are to the concept of a TEAM!!! There’s no “I” in team, and there isn’t a “Consecutive Games Started Streak” in team either haha
by AikmanNailedMySis on Oct 16, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
HA-HA-HA!!!
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Parcells would want him to play.
Ask Parcells about a guy just being hurt vs. a guy being injured. If he’s able to play, that’s just hurt. If he’s medically unable, that’s injured. He should play if he’s hurt, and they won’t let him if he’s injured.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 16, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
A tactic?
I wonder if Romo really might play or if this is just a tactic to keep the Rams guessing on which QB they will face?
a little both
I know that crossed my mind.. Preparing for Romo is a little different then preparing for Brad!! :)
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
Exactly
Only problem with that theory is that Boy Blunder (JK) had to be told to play by his Idol.
Hey, any truth to the rumor that Romo has a Favre Fat Head by the bed? (I picture him Hi-Fiving it during the heat of the moment. JESSICA – “…what was that…?” ROMO – " HUH? SHHHH…"
I doubt that
but I do think it’s a stunt just to keep all eyes ono the Cowboys. Of that I have no doubts.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
Question
If Polk is taking Hurd’s roster spot and the new punter is taking McBriar’s spot, whose spot is RW2 taking? Did we cut someone and I just missed it?
Pacman
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Oct 16, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Polk
What was going on with this guy that he was free to sign? And a thought on Romo.
I would start Brad and see how it goes for a half. If the boys are down but close, bring Tony in. If it is a blow out either way, let the guy get some rest and recover properly.
He's injury prone.
http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/carlos-polk.htm
Man, 6’2, 262 is huge. It looks like he got cut for cheaper rookies.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 16, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody know what is Burnett's calf injury?
I’m tired of looking around on the net to find an answer. The DMN blog said he didn’t participate in practice today, but he was out of the walking boot. So maybe he’s feeling better, but who knows. It still sounds like he probably won’t play right now.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
Only in Dallas would clarification be needed........
……..on who makes the lineups? I bet Lane Kiffin and all of the folks in Oakland might disagree on that one!!
I wish Brett would keep
his private conversations with people private. What he did was put romo in a can’t win situation. If Romo doesnt play people are going to question his manhood. If he plays and plays poorly and gets yanked he could put us in a situation where we have to make a come from behind win with Brad at the helm or worse yet injure his hand more seriously and have it linger throughout the season. If Romo plays well then Brett will get all the credit……I mean really…..how many teams is Brett going to ruin before he retires? Just shut up BRETT!!!!!!! Tony take the week off and see how it feels next week you don’t have to prove nothing to anyone…..I would rather have that finger heal than have you tweek it the week before a playoff game or the game that could get us in the playoffs. Jerry don’t rush the kid……..
I think he did it on purpose.
He knew exactly what he was doing by letting the media in on the conversation. Basically, he called Romo out publicly. I don’t think he did it maliciously, but probably thought, “I have to do this for the kid’s own good.” I don’t think he’s wrong.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 16, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish he would worry
about the good of the NYJ, we have enough issues to deal with……….
Last I checked
The Jets were doing just fine. Isn’t Bret the top rated passer in the NFL? I think he’s rooting for Romo to be the next Favre, no Ill Will intended seems apparent here.
I agree.
He’s trying to be like a big brother or father figure or mentor. He’s telling Romo that he thinks to establish himself as the leader, he needs to play if at all possible. Everyone always asks why Romo doesn’t get the same respect and benefit of the doubt that Favre does, so this can be a start.
by Baked Potato Soup on Oct 16, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree
But sometimes the best thing a leader can do is to step aside when he knows he won’t be the best man available for the job at hand. If he’s confident that he can go, he’ll go. If not I think Tony is smart enough to step down for a game or two.
No he's not the top rated passer in the NFL
He’s doing better considering the competition the jets have faced this yr or should I say lack of. But he had a big game but like I say let him worry about his upset WR (who was not to happy that Brett went to the media with a private conversation they had) and let Romo worry about the Cowboys…….the last guy who listened to brett was his WR who he shamed into ending his holdout only to tear up his knee the first week of the season who never did get his payday.
True Overall but Jett Favre has the highest Comp. Percentage
Then it’s Brees and Warner before a significant dropoff to the 4th and 5th guys.
I doubt that as well
I think he was showing support. I don’t think anyone in the media I heard was calling Romo a wimp when he was declared “out” for the game, and I listen a lot of sports radio and TV…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
+1
Farve knows Romo and he likes him. I think he was just calling him to offer support and to be helpful by telling him how he was able to throw with the busted thumb. QB’s are in their own little fraternity. I’m also sure Romo wanted to play regardless of Farve’s advice.
Romo doesn’t seem like a guy who is worried about being seen as a wimp in the media. He’s brimming with confidence and just wants to play ball.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Oct 16, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Brett Favre only cares about Brett Favre
That was never more evident than the circus he created this past offseason…….mhuff13 ur right you need to have the media talk you up to come close to getting the respect Brett gets….Tom Brady with 3 rings doesn’t get Brett Favre love…..Troy has three Rings and doesnt get that kind of love Brett gets. IMO Brett was a good QB but far from the superstar he is protrayed in the media……I repeat if you want to give personal advise to Tony don’t run to the media and put Tony in a box…..who knows Tony is a fierce competitor I’m sure he would try to play regardless of what Brett says. Brett worry about the Jets and beating the Pats and the the boys issues to the boys.
I agree with this
Brady also came to Tony’s defense last season after the Cabo thing. I think they see themselves as elder statesmen and try to mentor the younger guys when they take undeserved heat.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
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