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Jerry confirms trade still possible

If you didn't see Jerry Jones being interviewed this past weekend, he confirmed a trade during camp is a distinct possibility.  Said the Cowboys were over stocked in some positions and would be open to talk player trades.

If I had to guess who could be traded it would be Spears followed by Ellis. 

Where?

Miami ofcourse.

They are short one experienced DE when they traded Taylor to the Redskins. I would'nt at all be surprised it one of these players were traded their. 

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Who would you say we would trade for

if it is Miami?

"Out of need springs desire, and out of desire springs the energy and the will to win."

by DaveTroll on Jul 21, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

really?

i mean i guess if they believe in spencer(which i do) but right now in this league you cant have too many pass rushers.. idk i just dont see anything happening. I wouldnt want to mess with this core until they win when it counts

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Jul 21, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could see Spears being traded to Miami, hatcher is ready to take over his spot

And Spears wont be resign after this year.

I also could see Oglesby traded too

by Deke on Jul 21, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think if Spears would get traded,

we’d see Rat go back to end, and it would mean the team was real confident in Tank at NT. Not something I would mind seeing. I also wouldn’t be shocked to see some of the DB or WR “depth” sent out of town.

by Mandmeisterx on Jul 21, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spears wouldn't be traded to Mia

After the parting shots he made upon Bill’s departure.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739

by BudLight on Jul 22, 2008 7:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody take Hatcher straight up for Ted Ginn?

That’s a DE Parcells likes.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 22, 2008 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted Ginn sucks

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 22, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

How can you say he sucks, but yet rave about Stanback?

I would take Ginn in heartbeat for hatcher.. No Hesitation..

Move Rat to LE, Tank at NT, Canty-DONE

Ginn is a faster Terry Glenn..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ginn will be nothing more than a punt returner

and certainly nothing special like Hester. He’ll turn out to be a bust considering where he was selected in the draft.

His receiving skills have a lot to be desired, to me he’s a fast guy and nothing more.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 22, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if he stays in MIA

He’s Santonio Holmes with better speed…if he’s in the right system I think he’ll flourish

"Will the Rangers ever win...past July?" - Peter Schmidt

by TheJeezus on Jul 22, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

please..Ginn isn't half the receiver

that Holmes is. As a matter of fact, both Holmes and Gonzalez are much better receivers than Ginn who was one of the most overrated receivers to ever come out of college in a long time.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 22, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Based on what exactly?

One year as a pro lining up on the same side of the ball as Cleo Lemon, Marty Booker and Jesse Chatman? Speed receivers need threats around them in order to thrive. Otherwise all they see is safety help over the top. See, Santana Moss.

"Will the Rangers ever win...past July?" - Peter Schmidt

by TheJeezus on Jul 22, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Miami reached on Ginn big time in the draft, but he hasn’t had enough of a chance to show whether or not he’ll be a productive NFL receiver yet. He’s certainly a speed guy, but some speed guys have productive careers.

by grapejoos on Jul 22, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

one guy

Had Cleo Lemon throwing him the ball and other Big Ben..

Give Ginn time to develop and is going to be a really good 2.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

based upon what I saw of him at OSU

it was crystal clear to me that Holmes and Gonzalez were the better receivers in that offense.

Guys like Ginn are always overrated because scouts and teams are infatuated with speed, but that alone won’t get you far at all in the NFL.

Just ask guys like Troy Williamson and Alexander Wright. older Cowboys fans should remember that draft bust from Auburn.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 22, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

Just write the guy off without even giving him oppurtunity. Just from what I saw last year, he is no Troy Williamson. Troy can’t see..

I would be willing to take a chance on him and give up Hatcher, like I said no hesitation.. You place that guy in the slot and he kills for us..

Santanio Holmes and Anthonly Gonzalez are both good WR’s, so saying he is behind them at WR really isn’t making a statement..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you'll be eating those words this year

Hatcher is primed for a breakout year. No way would I trade him for a project receiver, that’s what Ginn is, a project who needs alot of work, he’s horrible running routes. Right now he’s nothing more than a kick returner at best..

by Deke on Jul 22, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well said Deke

trading Hatcher for Ginn would be one of the dumbest moves Jerry could ever do, simply asinine if you ask me.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 22, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

I think hatcher is a above average DE who hasn’t shown he can prefrom as a starter..

If they both had break out years, I think Ginn’s year would give his team a better chance to win then Hatcher.

You are talking about a back-up like he is an All-Pro.. Hilarious..

trading Hatcher for Ginn would be one of the dumbest moves Jerry could ever do, simply asinine if you ask me.

Calm Down I didn’t say trade him for MB3..

There is no way Miami would trade Ginn for a back-up DE in 3-4..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you want to trade Spears, I could along with that

Hatcher played pass rushing defensive end in the nickel, thats a four man line, not end in the 3-4. The kid came from Grambling, not exactly the hot bed for elite players. The kid has all the measureables, a high character guy and a ton of upside, he’s shown flashes of it in games last year, this is his third year and I believe he will be a major factor this year, he will push Spears for his starting job at defensive end in the 3-4.

Ginn has along way to go to beany kind of receiver and was thee dumbest Miami pick of the draft last year. Way to ealrly to draft him when they had alot more pressing needs, like Quarterback.

by Deke on Jul 22, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jumping for Joy

If we could trade Spears and 4th for Ginn, maybe even a 3rd.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parcells and Co. probably agree with you

about Ginn being drafted too high. That’s why I thought they might put him on the trading block for one of Dallas’ lineman. Room for Ratliff to start would be a plus, and Sparano hasn’t gone after one of his old OL yet.

Don’t go off of Ginn’s draft status. Go off of what he can do for this Cowboys’ offense.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 22, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure Ginn could make our team

unless TG doesn’t play. I like Hurd, Austin and Stanback much more than Ginn.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 23, 2008 8:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how?

I would take Ginn over Stanback..

If we got Ginn, I think the team would realase Glenn..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

release

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He looks to me like the same kind of WR as T.Glenn.

Both smallish, fast. Terry though has great hands, but Ginn is more adept at the return game. Oh and younger. Very much so.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 22, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but we don't really need returners

with jones and jones (assuming reinstatement) we should have a much better return game already, and there’s other guys who can also do it well so it isn’t really an issue of depth.

by scottmaui on Jul 23, 2008 2:07 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but his returning would be a bonus.

His speed on the outside is a necessity if Glenn can’t hold up and Austin can’t beat out Crayton. Those are two big ifs, though.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 23, 2008 2:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you.

Man Ginn is so stiff and un-natural. He doenst have good feet or hips. He’s not quick at all just stupid fast.

Honestly I think he’s playin the wrong sport. I think if he was trained right he could be an olympic sprinter. But right now he’s just a fast guy playin football.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 23, 2008 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He sure looked quick at Ohio State...

Easy to criticize a guy in his 1st year in the league with garbage QB.

I think he can get it done and I would be willing to trade hatcher to see it get done.. Won’t happen, Miami isn’t trading him for that small of a price tag.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For Hatcher and McQ or Proctor they might.

They need help on that OL.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 23, 2008 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stiff

He doesnt even make one step cuts.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 23, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well said GloryDayz

I’m glad to see somebody sees that Ginn isn’t as good as advertised.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 23, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Sounds like another person who really hasn’t watched Ginn to me..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've watched Ginn plenty

just not impressed with him as a WR, only as a return guy. Never saw him do much in college other than run by slow CBs and in the NFL there are no slow CBs, so you better know how to get open and not just rely on your speed.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 23, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ginn

I seen him do both..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ginn

I have seen him do both.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

really? because his route running stinks

so explain to me how did anything in college other than simply run by CBs?

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 23, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because

He did more then just run by CB’s, but if you only watch sportscenter you would think that is all he can do..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

Great Argument!!! lol

he rounds off cuts, even during his returns…..he will never be able to get open without relying on his speed…....Never!

by slash on Jul 24, 2008 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude, I watched almost every

OSU game when Ginn played so you better come up with a better argument than that cause its pretty pathetic.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 24, 2008 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you say so..

I guess we will just have to wait for him to play this season.. I feel bad for Ginn his Qb situation is horrible.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 24, 2008 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the real question for the purposes of this debate

is if you think he’s enough of an upgrade as a #2 (or even #3) WR to justify a trade. I haven’t seen a lot out of him as a pro, but considering this team needs a good speed WR, I think he’d be hard to pass up. \

But wasn’t he a top 10 draft pick? His contract must be huge.

by grapejoos on Jul 23, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not bad..

Signed a five-year, $19.6 million contract

Crayton’s deal four-year, $14 million

Depending on Austin’s progression he could be our #2. He has good hands.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For that money

He’d have to crack the #2. He can do it.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 23, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he does not have good hands

what the hell are you going on??? his hands are very inconsistent and unreliable…I watched every college game he played in…..HE DOES NOT have good hands….....every aspect of your argument is a lie, not that i think you’re trying to lie, you just haven’t seen him play besides his highlight reels on youtube…..

and the Terry Glenn with better speed comparison is the worst comparison I have ever seen…....that’s like saying Brady Quinn is a white Michael Vick…...Glenn Runs great routes, has impeccable hands and is very consistent and is also a playmaker at WR…..all of which Ginn sucks at…...and to be a playmaker, you have to be consistent at it somewhat….in the NFL I can’t see Ginn even getting open enough to be a playmaker…....Remember the 1/20 times Ginn is open, he’s not automatically getting a reception..the QB will still have to pass up all his reads and throw it to him

by slash on Jul 24, 2008 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, since you're the big Ginn expert

what would you think if the Boys did make a deal to acquire him?

Don’t you think he could provide some of that “wow” that JJ covets? Don’t you think he would compete with Austin for the speed threat that Glenn may not be able to offer.

No other WR on this Cowboys team has speed. If Glenn doesn’t come back, it’s all up to Austin. Think about what Ginn, Jr. can add to this team—how it is now. He’s got a year under his belt, maybe he learned a trick or two.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 24, 2008 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

slash, you're dead on correct

Ginn=bust

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 24, 2008 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ginn

I watched a ton of OSU games I noticed speed, quickness, and good hands. Your opionon may differ, but it really doesn’t matter to me. I would take him in heartbeat for Hatcher.

Terry Glenn with better speed comparison is the worst comparison I have ever seen

Terry Glenn was the same type of player coming out of Ohio State. Ginn is faster, good kick/punt returner, and Glenn was more polished as a WR. Seems pretty simple to me. At this point I would rather have Ginn then Glenn. I don’t think Glenn will ever be healthy again.. Hope I am wrong, but that is what my gut says.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 24, 2008 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

All this Ginn Talk is moot

There isn’t any info available that Miami is even looking to get rid of him..

by Deke on Jul 24, 2008 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm out here in Big Ten country.

I watched Ginn in person against Iowa. And he didnt have feet like Anthony Gonzales or even Antonio Pittman

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 23, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Antonio Pittman.> LOL

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ginn

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WGyrgqOKZLg

He sure looks quick to me. I don’t know a good punt returner who isn’t quick.. Pac-man, Hester, Cribbs, these guys are all quick..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A good scout?

I don’t want to be a scout, I have GM skills..

Please don’t act like all scouts agree and always get it right. So the scout comment means nothing…

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 24, 2008 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big 10 is Big competition

Ginn is more than just some speed guy. He can flat out fly. He’s a long-strider not a juker. You can do so much with him: returns, reverses, slot routes, flank him out opposite T.O.

He’d challenge for a starting job here. If not, there’s tons of ways to utilize his abilities.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 23, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude....you just described Felix Jones....move on already....

we’re in need of a vet receiver…not some smallish project like Ginn…...although I’d surely take him as a swap for Carp, Spears, or Kosier….Ginn has more upside than Austin or Hurd….but…....he’s 3 years away from being anything special.

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 Jul 24, 2008 5:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We all want a Vet

Teams just aren’t going to trade away the Vet. I think TO and Moss have scared teams away from giving up a big time WR.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 24, 2008 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see Miami giving up any draft picks either.....

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 Jul 21, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very good point.

If he thought it would fly, I think he would have traded Jason Taylor’s left nut for a 7th round pick. Tuna has one thing on his mind and that’s rebuild, which he thinks is best suited to be done through the draft.

by Mandmeisterx on Jul 21, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 21, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We could trade Ellis and Spears to detroit, cincy, or phoenix.

for the usual suspects. We could throw in a draft pick if needed.

by quincyyyyy on Jul 21, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis

I think he is more valuable then what we would get in return, if we traded him..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 21, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

He’s proven he can bring the pressure in Wade’s system and there’s not a lot of teams that use this system. Up until 2 seasons ago he’s been solid, but not anything great as a DE. We would get very little from anybody. Definitely not MIA, who just shipped off an older player for future draft picks.

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

by APerfectStar on Jul 21, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

what was it? 12 sacks in half the season

what he does for Ware on the other side can’t be undervalued…....plus Spencer will be fresh off the bench and with the experience will be just that much better whenever he gets the starting spot

by slash on Jul 24, 2008 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we really need another WR despite what other people say

if T.O. goes down our offense goes down. That wasn’t any more clear than last year. losing Ellis would suck, but it would be worth it. You have to pay the piper if you want another star receiver.

by quincyyyyy on Jul 21, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i kinda want another WR

I mean if we can afford it…...people think we’re a SB contender now? then put R.Williams or C.Johnson on the other side of T.O

TO
Williams/Ocho Cinco
Crayton
Witten
Bennett
Barber
Felix
Best O-line in the league = A lot of weapons for Tony Romo lol

and that offense with our defense = SB champions

if we can trade our 2nd rounder for one of them, then do it…a possible SB another Pro Bowl WR could bring us is worth more than the latest 2nd round pick and we could trade back up with our extra picks….

whether we need one or not isn’t the question, it’s how much better are we with another Pro Bowl WR opposite T.O and Crayton back in the Slot where he belongs….

by slash on Jul 24, 2008 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are naming

Guys who aren’t available. You might as well say you want Moss.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 24, 2008 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis is too critical.

I dont want to see him invovled in any trade. Even for Chad.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 22, 2008 6:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about those young cb's?

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 21, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

huh ???? NO CB's or Ellis would be traded, especially now that Taylor is off the market....

Ball or Oglesby wouldn’t warrant anything worthy of trade value….a 7th ?? maybe.

Spears (2nd), Kosier (4th-5th), Carp (2nd-3rd), and Roy (3rd-4th) are the only tradable players on this team I wouldn’t be upset losing right now, that can be replaced by equal or better talent.

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 Jul 21, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats funny

I think I would trade all 4 of those dudes you just named for an impact reciever.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 23, 2008 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spears and Henry for Ted Ginn, Jr.

Parcells didn’t draft him and he would rather shore the defense up with some vets. He knows Jerry wants a flanker that can fly.

Spears’ and Henry’s contracts are trade friendly enough and Miami has holes at both of these positions.

Parcells may want an OL, too. Maybe Proctor, McQuistan or even Columbo (which would suck; he’s my favorite).

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 21, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

trade

Would make sense if knew AJ would play, and Jenkins or Scandrick preformed at high level.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

geeez...you work for Miami ??........no way that would ever happen..

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 Jul 21, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, some sort of combo

probably a lesser CB because I think the Dallas staff already has plans for Henry for this year. But those are his lineman. I’m surprised Sporano hasn’t tried to bring any of his guys over yet. Kosier even?

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 21, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

columbo

could be trade bait, if don’t plan on signing him, so we could get something in return. At the same time, I don’t see Jerry trading a tackle who was a force, when he is building a team to win now..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 21, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Miami has two second round picks in 2009 as a result

of the trade with the Redskins. They could use one to trade for Spears or Ellis. Honestly, I don’t think Spears is worth a #2, maybe a 3rd or 4th round

Ellis may not be worth more that either.

If Taylor was traded for a 2nd and 6th round pick than Ellis is worth nothing more than a 3rd or 4th round pick in 2009.

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Jul 21, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis was a top 10 pass rusher

Who played great run D last year. He should be worth more than a third.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739

by BudLight on Jul 22, 2008 7:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SHOULD..

...be, but he doesn’t merit that much…he’s in his 30’s, and wants a new contract

if jason taylor (defensive MVP a few years back) only gets a 2nd and a 5th, no way Ellis (or Spears) get anything better than a 3rd, and that’s in the IDEAL world

by vy til i die on Jul 22, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

its not that..

miami wanted picks redskins needed a DE. Miami took what they could get not saying they couldnt get a 1st for JT but at this moment no one was offering

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Jul 22, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way, not at his age

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Jul 22, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If..

You think he has 3 good seasons left in him then he is worth a 3rd.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has maybe one more season left

He won’t be on this team after the season. If he does, it will be as a backup or role player only. This season his plays will be cut down with Spencer getting more. Spencer will be the main guy as the season progresses and most definitely next season.

Might as well trade Ellis while we can get something for him.

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Jul 23, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

remember also he is a UFA after the 2009 season

and he won’t be getting an extension.

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Jul 23, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

Not trying to catch the falling knife..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 23, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

his role player career begins this season.

Does Spencer have that frohawk still?

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 23, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody's tradin for Spears

when they know they can have him for free next year.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 23, 2008 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

double post..not sure how that happened..lol

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by Boyzfan94 on Jul 21, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I say we stand pat

And see if somebody shakes loose during camp. If not then lets roll the way we are.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 22, 2008 6:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pass rush pressure beats having WRs every time

The Rams have had the best WR tandem for years and yet have done little since the SB. The Giants won with a lesser receiving corps than Dallas has today usingt pass pressure and a solid running game. The Ravens won by leaving the whole offense on the bus. If the team wants a good regular season record, trade for Boldin. If they want a ring, keep Ellis and develop a young guy.

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by dunkman on Jul 22, 2008 6:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Spears, possibly, Ellis, no way

Carpenter another definite possibility.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jul 22, 2008 7:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

problem

With Carpenter is he behind a guy who can go down anytime with another concussion..
We really aren’t that deep at ILB.

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah i'd be surprised if Carp was moved

I think he’s gonna get every chance to be Zach’s successor starting this year. The coaching staff should be making an effort to rotate him in more.

I highly doubt Ellis would be traded. He doesn’t seem to be a name that would stir up trade talks.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 22, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok

Who is Bradie James back-up?

I don’t think we can trade Carp and get more then a 4th.. I think we are better off keeping him. If we could get a 2nd for him though, I would say do it.I just think trading Carp makes us thin at inside. Don’t know much about the rookies though, Can either one move inside if needed?

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by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. Burnett is Bradie's backup.

Carp is Zach’s. Both Burnett and Bradie will probably have the radio’s in their helmets, signifying that their LB spots are the DEF’s playcallers. Wasn’t Burnett doing that for the Nickel and Dime last year too? Think so.

That #38 sure can hit!

by Aaron Novinger on Jul 22, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't be surprised to see Bradie James go.

If Kevin Burnett has a real good camp, James could be shipped down the road as well. They’re going to have to make a decision on Burnett this year. He could be in for a big payday elsewhere.

by Mandmeisterx on Jul 22, 2008 10:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No way Bradie James get traded

He doesn’t get the glory, but he’s critical to the way the defense works. He’s definitely a core player.Plus he’s gotten a long term contract already.

Spears is the only guy that makes sense to trade. He’s still got some value, his contract is up next season, and there are 2 guys on the roster that can take over his spot (Ratliff, Hatcher). On offense I could only see one of the back up linemen being offered up, and their value is negligible.

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

by APerfectStar on Jul 22, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WRs Williams or Bouldin

are the only players I’d be interested in trading for this year if you could swing a deal that made sense. These are two guys who could step up and be your #1 if TO gets hurt and that’s what we really need as insurance this year and a transition into the future when TO hangs ‘em up.

What would you give up for either of these guys? Next year’s number 1? Current players?+

The Red Ball Express will be rolling this year!

by BulletBob on Jul 22, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't give up anything more than a 3rd rder for Roy Williams-WR

He’ll be a free agent in 8 months, unless we have a deal in place during trade….Boldin I’d give a 1st rounder for….plus a player…either Carp, Roy, Spears, or Kosier

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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 Jul 22, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

trade a 1st

For Roy or Boldin, like you said with Roy deal would need to be in place.

I would trade a 2nd Rounder and Carp, also, they both could use Linebackers..

"You can't win until you're not afraid to lose"

by Wmillion on Jul 22, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In theory

We’d always have the franchise tag as leverage if a deal were not in place. I’d gladly give up a 1st for RW the WR.

by grapejoos on Jul 24, 2008 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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