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Because I am really impatient... The 53 man roster and 7 man PS

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Offense:

QB: Romosexual, [whoever Gruden cuts]

LT: Flozell "the Hotel", Doug "the freak" Free

LG: McQ, Kosier

C:  Gurode, Procter

RG: Bigg

RT Colombo, Marten

WR: Owens, Glenn, Crayton, Stanback, Hurd

TE: Witten, Bennett, Curtis

RB: The Barberian, FeJo, Tashard Choice

FB: Anderson

Defense:

NT: Ratliff, Tank

DE: Canty, Hatcher, Spears, Bowen, Dixon

WOLB: D-Ware, Rogers

WILB: Thomas, Burnett

SILB: James, Carpenter

SOLB: Ellis/Spencer

OLB/ILB: Walden

SS: Roy "the Biscuit", Dowayne Davis

FS: Hamlin "the Hammer", Watkins, Brown

CB: Newman, Henry, Pac Man, Jenkins, Ball,  Scandrick

Special Teams:

LS: L.P. Frenchy

Punter: "the Terror from Down Under" McBriar

Kicker: The Folk Hero

PS:
WR Amendola
TE Hannah
FB Crosslin
OT Brecher
WR Mike Jefferson
RB Alonzo Coleman
QB Richard Bartel

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That's actually pretty good I think. . .

Now. . injuries could screw the whole thing up and who knows what the practice squad might look like, but the only thing I see that I disagree with is that you are going to ask Walden to change positions from DE to OLB and then ask him to play two different LB roles. . .switch he and Carp around and that’s a pretty nice run at it this early.

Bum's Boy Boyz

by JerrodWheeler on Apr 28, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

I did that cuz I really don't know what Wade wants to do with him

body type he seems more like an ILB in Wade’s scheme.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 28, 2008 10:09 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

not bad, but a little off

We are keeping 6 WR’s because we can’t count on Glenn. Austin will make the roster.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 10:23 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Austin will not make the roster......undrafted RFA would be an upgrade over him.

Mark Bradford

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"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 Apr 29, 2008 6:42 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Your wrong on that one Boyz

Just like many said Carpenter won’t be around, Austin will. It just makes too much sense to keep him around. He is a special teams demon and one of the fastest on the team as well as our best kickoff returner. Too many questions surrounding TG and Stanback the reason why he stays.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 6:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I agree, Austin is a very talented WR

this could very well be his breakout year

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Apr 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

ya right....he better break out some stickum,,,

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 Apr 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I'd be happy with that.

What do you think happens to Miles?

Bourn to Run!

by jsams on Apr 28, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

traded for a future 7th to Parcells

With all these new returners we have on our team I think he lost his value, and Sam Hurd is a more reliable backup as he knows all the WR positions and has better hands.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 28, 2008 10:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Miles Austin

is going to have to show a lot in camp to keep his job. No more drops and he better be ace at KR because we drafted two pretty good return men and if Stanback is ready and Amendola shows something Miles could easily be out of a job.

by JamesR on Apr 28, 2008 10:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Amendola can give the Cowboys

something they don’t have on the team: a short, quick slot guy. They’ve got alot of tall guys (besides T.Glenn).

That #38 sure can hit!

by Bigrigga31 on Apr 29, 2008 12:27 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Austin is faster than Hurd, but ...

... is much less reliable.

If Austin can eliminate the dropsies and make his presence known when he gets on the field, I could see him being the burner that we need.

But right now he’s unproven and unreliable. And his time might be running out.

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by silverblue5 on Apr 29, 2008 8:58 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Austin is gone.....count on it...

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by BoyzRback on Apr 28, 2008 10:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I have to disagree here

just because of what I stated above. TG is not certain and we don’t even know if Stanback can make the transition. Too many question marks on some of these receivers so it would be ill advised to cut Austin who’s has a ton of talent and one of the fastest on the team. He is still the top kickoff returner on the team. All the others are punt returners, not kickoff returners. Believe it or not there is a difference between the two and you just can’t plug anyone back there and hope to get results. He’s makes the team.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 10:29 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Dude...What have you been smoking ??????
He is still the top kickoff returner on the team.

lmfao …...We just drafted one of the best collegian kickoff return men of all time….Felix Jones…and he doesn’t return punts…

2 time 1st team All American Return Specialist…...

Mike Jenkins is also an established kick return guy…..and he doesn’t return punts..

Adam Jones also an extremely gifted kickoff return guy…and YES…..He will be our starting Punt Returner….Jenkins and Jones will probably line up for Kick Returns….

There is not one player on this team more worried about his roster spot right now than Miles Austin….trust me on that…..stone hands, 6th receiver, and 4th string KR guys don’t last long..

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 Apr 29, 2008 6:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Your really think were going to use our #2 RB as a steady kickoff

returner?? I think not.

I’ll give you Jenkins, but he has to show something first.

Pacman is a punt returner, not a kickoff returner. There is a huge difference between the two. He will not be used in that extra role.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 6:57 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

well agree to disagree Boyz

I hope the kid makes it, but anything can happen. I see your argument though.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 7:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

yes...Jones was drafted for his return abilities....as well as his prolific offensive skills...

I’d bet you 1 million dollars he’ll be returning kickoffs for us…day 1.

and…..I’ll bet you another million Adam Jones will be returning every punt.

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 Apr 29, 2008 7:10 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Agree on A. Jones on punts

not on kickoffs.

No way, not happening.

Were not going to wear the kid out and increase his risk for injury.

I don’t remember Pacman returning kickoffs in Tenn. Only punt returns

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 7:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

wear the kid out ???

Teams will be lucky to score on us this year….maybe 1-4 kick returns a game tops ??

I didn’t mention Adam Jones returning kickoffs…..Felix Jones will be doing that…...with either Austin, if he’s still around…OR Mike Jenkins..

I’ll bet you another million Adam Jones will be returning every punt.

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 Apr 29, 2008 10:07 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

btw.....do a little research if your really going to present some sort of arguement....

Adam Jones-


not on kickoffs.

No way, not happening.

Were not going to wear the kid out and increase his risk for injury.

I don’t remember Pacman returning kickoffs in Tenn. Only punt returns

Adam Jones Career Kickoff stats:

2005- 43 kickoff returns 26.2 yards per return

2006- 20 kickoff returns 26.1 yards per return

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 Apr 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Ok relax.....

Like I said I’m not a huge Pacman fan so I didn’t follow his every move in Tenn. Regardless, I don’t see our #2 CB being used on punt and kickoff returns all the time.

He has to be reinstated first and that may not happen until training camp so cutting anyone, especially our best kickoff returner and one of our best special teams player would be stupid.

You also have to factor in the health of TG and if Stanback can stay healthy and make it as a Wr.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 30, 2008 10:01 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Pacman not a kickoff returner??

Complete nonsense. He has returned exactly as many kickoffs in his career (63) as he has punts. And with a career k.o. return average of 26.2 he’s an excellent option in that role.

by FunCowboysFan on May 8, 2008 3:06 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

We had to move Ball to the roster last year

to keep him safe from PS vultures at the end of the year, so I doubt he’ll be safe now.

Scandrick definitely wouldn’t make it. He was projected to be a late second/early third rounder. Scandrick was a steal. And in turn someone would steal him off our PS.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 28, 2008 10:20 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Maybe but I think Wade has as much an affinity towards

linebackers as Parcells. Don’t see him keeping a WR over a pressure player/linebacker.

by quincyyyyy on Apr 28, 2008 10:24 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Alan Ball sucks

I hope he is cut.

I love Miley Cyrus.

by miles on Apr 29, 2008 12:03 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Yeah, why is everyone so high on him?

If he was so good, why was he drafted in the 7th round and not activated ‘til late in the season?

Until I hear Grizz’s TC report of him making an impact… and in turn, he shows it during preseason games and da real games, the jury’s still out on him and he’s still considered unproven.

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by silverblue5 on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Why do people think he sucks!!!

How can anyone come to that determination, based on what!!!

Nobody is saying he’s the next Champ Bailey but are we going to make a decision based on one game he got to play late in the season?

People are getting the impression from reporters around the organization that have talked to coaches and have expressed comments that Ball has really shown some things in practice. The organization must see something in him to sign him off the practice squad before someone else did, but where one can say he sucks and hopes he’s cut based on little to nothing they’ve seen thus far is premature.

by Deke on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Chill man. I didn't say he sucked.

I just said that he’s unproven. Big difference. We haven’t seen enough of him.

My question was…

why is everyone so high on him?

Review the post, never used the word “sucks.”

Romo was unproven at one time. But we did see glimpses of his potential in preseason games. And once Big Bill decided he was ready, in to the game he went.

Since that time, he’s become “proven.”

As I stated, never said Ball sucks, just unproven. I don’t wanna join the bandwagon that’s high on him… I like to temper my expectations. While at the same time, I’m not gonna say he sucks, because none of the coaches or media types close to the Cowboys said anything bad about him.

But HELL if I’m gonna pencil him as our nickel back. As I said earlier, “the jury’s still out on him.”

Got it?

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by silverblue5 on Apr 29, 2008 2:14 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

agreeing with you Silverblue

Always chilled….

Not referring to you, but miles above you and those who said he sucks and should be cut.

just continuing on with what you were saying with regards to Ball

by Deke on Apr 29, 2008 2:26 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

my bust, deke. sorry about that.

i don’t think it’s fair - either way - to say Ball sucks or to pencil him in as our nickel back.

i wanna hear TC reports and watch preseason games and eventually regular season games to see for myself how productive Ball could be.

it’ll be interesting to see the competition at CB during TC. With Ball, Jenkins, Scandrick, Butler, and UDFAs.

if a. jones can finally grow up and stay on the field - and be considered trustworthy (a lot of “ifs” here) - then it’ll really get interesting. but based on the extensive criminal history, i just can’t get myself to trust that guy.

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by silverblue5 on Apr 29, 2008 2:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

No problem

I certainly feel alot better about our secondary with who was acquired during the offseason(talent wise, not character wise with regards to Pac-rat) and the draft going into this season than what was on the roster entering last years training camp

by Deke on Apr 29, 2008 2:43 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

+ 1 Deke

He will be the 4th CB on the roster, maybe the 3rd if Pacman is not ready. Bank on it.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 6:30 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

He's not getting cut

and will probably be the 4th CB. They like him alot. Jenkins will be the fifth CB this year.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 10:31 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

That would be a bad sign

A 1st round pick can’t make our top 4 CB’s? No way does Ball move ahead of Jenkins. Hopefully Jenkins will be pushing Henry for playing time. That should be the goal anyway.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Apr 29, 2008 1:53 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Your expecting too much from a rookie

It doesn’t matter if he was a first rounder or not. It’s not like he was drafted in the top 5. There is no pressure for him to come in and play this season. Ball is experienced and will get the nod over Jenkins this year.

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 29, 2008 6:32 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Ball is experienced?????

How do you figure? Because he was on the roster for a season? There is a reason Ball was drafted in the 7th round and Jenkins was drafted in the 1st round. It’s called talent. Your theory that somehow a 7th round player magically becomes better than a 1st round talent because he spent a year on the bench is so flawed, I don’t know where to start.

By the way, Jenkins was ranked #2 in the draft, I can only imagine where Ball was ranked when he was drafted.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Apr 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Boyzfan94 = Cowboys81 ??????????

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 Apr 29, 2008 6:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

LOL!

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by silverblue5 on Apr 29, 2008 8:45 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Exactly what I was thinking

We know it’s you Cowboys81, your defense of Alan Ball gives you away.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Apr 29, 2008 10:35 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

This will prove it,

Quick, Newman elite or not?

by Romo9 on Apr 29, 2008 10:54 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

lol.....it's Cowboys81 in drag

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 Apr 30, 2008 6:36 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I tried....lol

I’m the new toned down version of Cowboys81..

I guess my strong opinions on certain players gave me away. darn it!! lol

I couldn’t get my old name back. Better off anyway, because I’m a huge Demarcus Ware fan and he will be here alot longer than TO will so the name change is fine with me.

Newman elite or not?

He is the 5th or 6th CB in the league. I’ll leave it at that…lol

by Boyzfan94 on Apr 30, 2008 10:09 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

LOL

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Apr 30, 2008 1:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

btw....thought you were a proponent of dumping Austin..I recall you saying so...now your a fan ??

sorry guy…..I see being LUCKY if he makes it as our 6th WR…..June 1 cuts, other teams training camp cuts…etc…..He BARELY made it last year…came down to final cuts..and he was #53..I’m sure…..this year..not so lucky….HE will NOT be our KR this year….

Scandrick
Jenkins
A Jones
F Jones

are all faster and more elusive and bring more to the special teams….We might only carry 5 WR…who knows…....

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 Apr 30, 2008 6:41 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Umm. no try again buddy...

I never was a proponent of dumping Austin. I’ve been more right than wrong when it has come to the personnel on this team. I’ve preached that Carpenter would not be not cut and he hasn’t and I’ll be right about Austin.

He didn’t just barely make it last year. Get your facts straight..lol

by Boyzfan94 on May 1, 2008 12:36 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

lmao.....geez..pat yourself on the back...

Really difficult to project your 2006 1st round draft pick from being cut or traded, YET…... knowing the cap ramafications are the only thing keeping that clown on the team…..YET your also on record for us letting Newman go in free agency after the season….pick your poison guy….

Miles Austin will be the 53rd player on our squad…if at all….count on it…lol

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 May 1, 2008 4:51 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

2.1 mil in 2008 sure is alot..lol

Me thinks not.

That’s not the reason why Carpenter is still here and you know it. If Jerry really wanted to get rid of Carpenter and thought he couldn’t help the team he would’ve been the one shipped to Miami, not Ayodele.

He clearly has the tools to be a good LB. Parcells juggled him around his rookie year and never had a chance to settle into one position. Last season was his second season and finally was able to learn one position the whole season. He will now get to show case his talents very soon it appears. With Burnett in his last season and Zachs health always a concern Carpenter could be the starting ILB in 2009.

Boyz, aren’t you the one who backed me and said Newman should be franchised or allowed to test the FA market.

Are you changing your stance now?.

You can’t have it both ways now slick!!

by Boyzfan94 on May 2, 2008 1:30 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

nobody has ever questioned Carp's talent

or tools to play LB, its his heart and toughness that is being questioned as I personally feel those are the reasons he hasn’t seen the field that much.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 2, 2008 7:33 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I don't buy it

I don’t buy that. He has never had a true chance to shine, only in spot duty. I watched the kid all through college at OSU and he has plenty of toughness. I really hope he get’s his shot. If he does and fails he will have no excuses, but until then I can’t see how anyone can question his abilities. This will be his 3rd season, 2nd really at the same position. Maybe now with some stability he can progress into a starting role.

by Boyzfan94 on May 2, 2008 11:15 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

he's had plenty of opportunities in practice

and in preseason games. There is a big difference between being tough in the Big 10 compared to the NFL. Some guys simply can’t make the transition and it looks as though he’s one of them.

He really should have been traded to a 4-3 team because his best position is a 4-3 OLB, not a 3-4 ILB.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 2, 2008 12:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

practice!!

‘Were talking about practice!” funny Terry. Had nothing to do with it.

He had a bad couple of games at OLB that preseason. That was 2 seasons ago. Preseason, not games. Huge difference. He had a great playoff game against Seattle playing OLB. That was the extent of him starting. Whenver he has had the opportuntiy he has done well. No one can say otherwise.

Good LB’s don’t grow over night. It takes time. His work ethic in practice has never been a question. He simply was caught up in a numbers game and no stability. Once he was moved from OLB to ILB he wasn’t going to start over incumbents Ayodele and Burnett. He had to wait and now it’s time.

by Boyzfan94 on May 2, 2008 1:15 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

I got news for you

If any reserve is going to step in at ILB anytime soon its going to be Burrnett, not Carpenter.

Laugh all you want about practice, but its the route Romo took to get on the field just like every other reserve in this league. Its not Carp’s work ethic thats the problem, its his toughness and strength at the point of contact where Bobby has problems.

BTW, the great game he had in Seattle was from the OLB position, not as a ILB.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on May 2, 2008 2:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Agreed

I hope Carp gets his chance this year (as long as it’s not due to a horrible rash of injuries), but there’s a reason he hasn’t been on the field consistently. I don’t think coaches are looking to bury a former 1st round pick.

by grapejoos on May 2, 2008 5:05 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs