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Did Crazy Al Davis Just Offer Dallas a Solution to its SS Hole?

The Dallas Cowboys want a strong safety with coverage skills to upgrade Roy WilliamsAl Davis may have answered their wish.

Tonight, the Raiders cut SS Gibril Wilson, just one year after giving him a six-year, $39 million deal.  Oakland has apparently decided to keep S Michael Huff, who moved to FS in '08 to accomodate the former New York Giant.

If I'm Dallas, I've got Wilson's agent on speed dial.  The 5th year pro from Tennessee is 27, has never suffered a major injury, has averaged 108 tackles the last four seasons, and has been one of the game's best cover strong safeties in that span.  He might not have been worth $6.5 million a season, but he's worth a lot. 

He's instantly the best safety on the free agent market.  He's also a better bet than any safety in the draft.  Signing him would fill the Cowboys' biggest defensive need and let the team spend the 51st and 69th picks on offensive and defensive linemen. 

What do you say, Jerry and Stephen?  None of the other free agent prospects, Bart Scott aside, look like reasonable-cost fits for Dallas' defense.  Wilson, on the other hand, seems tailor made -- or should I say Raider made?

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Jerry, make it so. And Raf..why in h&ll did the Raiders release him?

by Benthere on Feb 21, 2009 2:37 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Do yourself a favor

And don’t ever, ever, ever try to figure out why Al Davis does something. It will hurt your brain.

by mhuff13 on Feb 21, 2009 3:40 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Because

They were morons and OVERpaid for Asomugha

by Turbo73 on Feb 21, 2009 2:56 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's the take here in the NorCal.

They cut 3 players, but you don’t want to go near the other 2.

by Realist Larry on Feb 21, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

if he's that good

the cowboys should have a great interest in him and likewise, Gilbril would want to play for the boy’s…….

now, if JJ wants him, which i hope, it will get done……. so let’skeep our fingers crossed that it happens!!!!!

by Geeter on Feb 21, 2009 3:21 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

This would be a great pickup

"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."

by aussie_cowboy on Feb 21, 2009 3:57 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

This guy is an answer to our prayers

and if Jerry gets it done, then NOBODY can say a word about jerry for another 12 months

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Dorsett, Herschell, Emmitt ... and now MBIII, Felix, AND Choice!

by DalaiLuke on Feb 21, 2009 4:55 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

really, this is TEAM priority #1

obviously it’s defensive priority #1… LB needs are also big… but this is HUGE

offensively, it’s more about depth in my book, unless we lose TO

… and even without TO this team has the tools if we can avoid injury.

I would place the #2 priority behind SS to be LB … and then OL depth

(THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GREAT NEWS!!!)

QUESTION FOR RAF, OTHERS - WHO ELSE IS REALISTICALLY INTERESTED?

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Dorsett, Herschell, Emmitt ... and now MBIII, Felix, AND Choice!

by DalaiLuke on Feb 21, 2009 5:01 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i need to reply to self, because nobody else is awake at 6 pm Thailand time!

So, Luke… blah blah blah…

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Dorsett, Herschell, Emmitt ... and now MBIII, Felix, AND Choice!

by DalaiLuke on Feb 21, 2009 5:03 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

did i mention we better get this guy?

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Dorsett, Herschell, Emmitt ... and now MBIII, Felix, AND Choice!

by DalaiLuke on Feb 21, 2009 5:04 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'm gonna go get a beer and dream about ... Wilson wearing the star

well, that and… Thai girls

Duane Thomas, Calvin Hill, Dorsett, Herschell, Emmitt ... and now MBIII, Felix, AND Choice!

by DalaiLuke on Feb 21, 2009 5:08 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

extreme co-sign

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by silverblue5 on Feb 21, 2009 1:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There is no reason to overpay

But, absolutely, the Joneses need to start dialogue with this guy. Not saying he’s definitively the answer, but just the fact that he’s an upgrade is huge.

Just to reiterate DL’s question: Who else would want Wilson?

In-YOUR-endo

by accidental innuendo on Feb 21, 2009 5:59 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

possibly the G-Men again

they did not make any effort to re-sign James Butler, so they may need a starter at SS. Kenny Phillips will probably start at FS.

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by silverblue5 on Feb 21, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

WOW

I’m not even going to get my hopes up on Dallas getting Wilson… even though it would be incredible.

We’d be looking at a $45-50 contract over 5 or so years, can we seriously afford that with the Ware re-signing coming up, and all of the long term contracts we’ve recently locked up? I mean, it’s not guaranteed there will be any uncapped years at all…

by commoncents on Feb 21, 2009 6:47 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Raiders gave him 6/39

Why do you think he’s worth 5/50? If that is the case, I agree he is out of our range.

What I’m really hoping, re: FA, is that the Cowboys sign a lesser known player that comes in and just does the job with no expectations from being a vet, a big name or having a big signing bonus. Championship teams need those parts too.

Everything's looking up, Milhouse!

by accidental innuendo on Feb 21, 2009 6:55 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I overshot the total

but I’d be willing to be this guy gets an average of 6-7 million a year… And honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if he is going to be over-paid.

He’s a hard-hitting strong safety in his prime. He’s now instantly in the Top 3 on the Unrestricted FA list. NFL coaches and owners realize a very solid player at the SS position are hard to come by and most teams could use a player of his caliber.

I think I’d be great to sign him, but I don’t see how realistic it is… I think the price of the market for high-tier SS’s will push him out of Dallas’ price range.

by commoncents on Feb 21, 2009 7:43 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 accidental...

Jim Leonhard would come at a cheaper price, PLUS he returns punts, and plays special teams…

BUT I posted on the Wilson release last night, and i would be all for looking into signing him, as i wanted him about this time last year..

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 21, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why do we

have a scouting dept?

We always overpay for Free agents. How can the Skins find Horton in the 7th round and we can’t find a SS?

Stop the madness with Free agents and get a scouting department that can properly evaluate talent!

by oneforthethumb on Feb 21, 2009 8:11 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Scouting departments...

Miss and Find every year.

Are you seriously b*tching about them?

Dallas got Jay Ratliff in the 7th round.

Who I’m pretty sure I just checked and he has more probowls then any 7th rounders on the Redskins roster.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 10:25 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OK

our scouting dept has hit it big where?
Choice/barber/scandrick, ratliff
how about the petermans,rodgers,green,canty,goodrich,edwards,larrimore,mcquistan,johnson,
do i need to say more or stop there.
Last year’s draft was good 1 out of 5 years.
Other teams, Giants,steelers,tennessee,ravens always find players year after year in the bottom rounds
Why are the steelers contiually successful and they sign very few if any free agents?
before their talent evaluators like the giants are awesome

by oneforthethumb on Feb 21, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you lump Canty in with the failed picks ??

someone can easily question your evaluation skills..

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 21, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

if he wasn’t then why are the cowboys not in a rsh to sig him’The kids from the chargers is a better player.

by oneforthethumb on Feb 21, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

So anytime there's a better player it means we have a failed draft pick?

Canty was drafted in the 4th round, was a solid but unspectacular starter whose presence greatly added our transition to the 34 defense. He wants superstar money and isn’t worth that, but he’s far from a bust.

"When it's third and ten, you can take the milk drinkers and I'll take the whiskey drinkers every time." -Max McGee

by BigDinSC on Feb 21, 2009 2:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 Big...

couldn’t of said it better…

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 21, 2009 2:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why are they not resigning him ???

Ummmm..probably because he felt so good about his position to make mega millions on the free agent market ??

hello

Click Here:

http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/cowboys/2009/02/cowboys-talking-to-agents-for-ware-and-canty-this-weekend.html

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 21, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

plus sometimes it’s not just scouting but player development. I’d venture to say that Pitt and Pats are excellent at player development.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Igor Olshansky ???

well, seeing he was selected at # 35 overall in the second round of the 2004 draft, odds are he’s going to be better than a 4th rounder.

I actually agree that he’s better, but i’d hardly consider Canty’s time here a failure…granted, I did expect big things from him this past season, and he didn’t deliver..so i’m not on the resign Canty train…he blew his shot to make big money here..imo

I actually hope we don’t resign him, and go after Olshansky instead…but i prefer Canty over Spears and I want Ratliff at DE, so we’ll see how things work out.

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 12:20 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

our scouting department

has had pretty darn good drafts these last 5 years, compared to the rest of the league.

by foyesboys on Feb 21, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

as good as

giants,steelers,pats,cardinals?

by oneforthethumb on Feb 21, 2009 2:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Why would anyone think the Cards have a good scouting dept? Hello, Matt Leinart?

What great rookies have G-men found outside the 1st round?

NE and PIT have hit on about the same as DAL, maybe a little less.

Dallas only has 3 high priced outside FA’s starting: TO, Davis, and Hamlin. The rest were drafted or obtained for very reasonable contracts.

Feb. 18-24 -- NFL Scouting Combine
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft

by APerfectStar on Feb 21, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It's called player development

not scouting. I wouldn’t even put the Cardinals in with Steelers and Pats.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 3:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Cardinals?

Congratulations you have just made every opinion you ever have on here worthless.

You mean the Cardinals who have had ONE huge year, are that much better in drafting?

The Cardinals whose QB was a free agent and have should have good people because they have been picking in the top 15 for like ever?

The Giants as well, you’re making it out like they strike gold with every late draft pick they have… the reason we don’t notice is because THEY’RE late draft picks.

The Steelers and Patriots don’t nail every draft pick either.

Chad Jackson, Maroney anyone?

Give me a break.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 10:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sinorice Moss...

I mean that was a HUGE draft gain right?

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 11:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Either way...

He’s better than what we have… but he’s going to cost too much for us.

by commoncents on Feb 21, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha I'll keep my fingers crossed for it...

I love the optimism… thank you, it’s refreshing

by commoncents on Feb 21, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

do you hear that sound?

thats Crabtree falling into the 2nd round

TELL MITCH ALBOM THAT IF HE'S GOT A PROBLEM WITH BLOGGERS, THEN HE CAN COME SEE ME IN THE OCTAGON.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Feb 21, 2009 12:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hmmm.

only in my dreams but if it happened would you do it? My answer heck yes. Won’t happen though. Slap myself back into reality

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

JJ make it happen at the right price

He was released, not unrestricted, that should get his price expectations more in line, and I’d be in favor of signing him with the right $$$$

by oldtimer on Feb 21, 2009 7:10 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wilson or Sean Jones would make me pretty happy.

If we can fill one of these big needs in free agency, we can have more freedom in the draft.

TELL MITCH ALBOM THAT IF HE'S GOT A PROBLEM WITH BLOGGERS, THEN HE CAN COME SEE ME IN THE OCTAGON.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Feb 21, 2009 7:54 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

+1

Those are the only 2 guys Dallas should seriously look at for SS.

Feb. 18-24 -- NFL Scouting Combine
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft

by APerfectStar on Feb 21, 2009 3:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you gotta add Leonhard Tom...

doubles as a punt returner…also a position of need..

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not the 1st priority

I just don’t remember Wilson being all that and a bag of chips.

The only way this makes sense is if, at worst, he’s an even cap trade with Thong (around $2.6 Million). No way Wilson plays for that. The days of big bonuses and low base are over due to the 30% rule.

Safety, while one of OUR priorities, is simply not worth the money we have invested. You have to have some positions filled with minimum wagers and rookies. A 4th or 5th round pick will be fine.

Res firma mitescere nescit

by Fighter15 on Feb 21, 2009 8:13 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Put down the wine guys....Wilson was overrated to begin with

We all bauked when he received the contract he did last season. ILB, OL is the biggest need for this team right now, not safety.

by Boyzfan94 on Feb 21, 2009 10:57 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OL is not the biggest need for this team

But if a quality OL falls, then he should be taken. S/ILB/NT are bigger needs than back-up OL.

by hiafex on Feb 21, 2009 11:35 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't a list

I believe they are all about equal in terms of need. I see OL and DE as the 2nd tier of need positions.

by hiafex on Feb 21, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lmao crazy-talk = Boyz

who would of guessed that ???

name me a big, solid, 3-4 ILB available in round 2 ????

Clint Sintim and Clay Matthews are the ONLY 3-4 ILB’s worthy of 1st day consideration within our reach……period.

btw…IF we lose Zack and Burnett, I would guarantee the arrival of Ray Lewis.

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 12:27 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I don’t see how this team doesn’t bring in Lewis or Scott to fill the ILB position with the lack of depth we currently have.

by hiafex on Feb 22, 2009 1:58 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

drafting only

NT, OL are the ahead of everything else.

give it up……Ray isn’t coming here guy……wake up and smell the coffee…Jerry isn’t stupid enough to sign a old and declining player like Lewis. Scott is our man..

by Boyzfan94 on Feb 22, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I just see RW1 as dead-weight at SS position

Most people want to see Hamlin moved to that position and then there would be a hole at FS. I would say that takes precedence over an OL that needs back-ups.

by hiafex on Feb 22, 2009 11:41 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hamlin is best at SS..agreed..

he played his best in Seattle at SS…

Drafting a FS is not going to solve anything short term because it will be some time before he sees the field. Henry or a FA will have to fill the position for at least a year or two before he is ready.

by Boyzfan94 on Feb 22, 2009 1:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

If we can get one with good instincts, awareness and is speedy then I imagine he would get a chance to start. Besides Rookie + Hamlin = or >Hamlin + RW1.

by hiafex on Feb 22, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Plus they are saying this is

considered a weak safety class. Interesting comments that Bellichek made about how the safety position has changed.

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

it is....I don't even like Chung from Oregon some mocks have us taking

Whoever we draft, if we draft one will be a developmental player, not someone we can depend on right away.

by Boyzfan94 on Feb 22, 2009 5:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Are there any slower Corners coming

out that could be converted to safety? I haven’t heard

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

well Courney Brown is a converted CB on our roster

Maybe he could be our future FS, I’m not sure what they think of him at this point

by Boyzfan94 on Feb 22, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not that impressed with Courtney Brown.

If they coaches felt like he could play safety, they probably would have left him there.

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I said that long ago when people were so high on him

If he was so good, why the switch. I think he is a long shot at best and will probably be nothing more than a backup in his career. I think the short term fix will be Henry and then either acquire a safety via FA next year or draft one high. I don’t see anyone from this group, this draft than can be the long term solution.

by Boyzfan94 on Feb 22, 2009 6:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm leaning towards bringing in Gibril Wilson.

I first I was against it but after reading more, he’s pretty good. I know that people will probably blast me for this, but heck I’d even take Rodney Harrison over what we have now. He is a FA BTW.

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

they had Brown being groomed at SS

He’s more of a FS, and I thnk they just recently moved him behind Hamlin…

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Patrick Chung

Said he would be more comfortable in a Cover 2 type of defense. I wonder if JJ will take a chance or look elsewhere.

by TheCowboyFan on Feb 22, 2009 8:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad your formula forgot Henry>Rookie... :)

You can’t just plug in anyone, especially not a rookie, not any of these safeties coming out. I don’t think there is one rated in the first round this year.

by Boyzfan94 on Feb 22, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why does it matter if there's a S rated in the 1st round?

That doesn’t mean the S position isn’t deep, it just means there aren’t any elite S prospects in the draft. I think a 2nd round S prospect will be able to cover better than RW1. Would you please explain why we can’t just plug in a cover safety with exceptional speed and instincts?

by hiafex on Feb 22, 2009 10:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It is actually a deep class

Just not top heavy in talent. No Sean Taylors, Laron Landrys, Kenny Phillips, or even Brandon Meriweathers this year. But there are plenty of “2nd tier” guys who will be around when the Cowboys are on the clock.
Plus there seem to be more late round Safties that end up starting by the end of their rookie seasons.
If we had only drafted Chris Horton last year instead of Erik Walden, who couldn’t even make the team.

Feb. 18-24 -- NFL Scouting Combine
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft

by APerfectStar on Feb 24, 2009 2:30 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Right

when I heard the news, I was hoping Dallas makes a play for this guy. He might not be “all that”, but I think he’s good enough to make a difference.

by shadow1480 on Feb 21, 2009 8:35 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

A former Giant?

He’s tainted!

If he’s the best we can do then sure, I guess. But I get the feeling he’s going to be overpaid by someone. Wilson was a 5th round pick when drafted and I just wish we could find our own SS with one of those 13? 4th rounders we have :\

by sublimezg on Feb 21, 2009 8:53 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather find our own too.

But this class is weak.

TELL MITCH ALBOM THAT IF HE'S GOT A PROBLEM WITH BLOGGERS, THEN HE CAN COME SEE ME IN THE OCTAGON.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Feb 21, 2009 9:03 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Can we just throw Kalimba Edwards in the bag with Wilson?

TELL MITCH ALBOM THAT IF HE'S GOT A PROBLEM WITH BLOGGERS, THEN HE CAN COME SEE ME IN THE OCTAGON.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Feb 21, 2009 9:02 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Looks like RW1

Is willing to redo his deal. Maybe it could be cheaper to keep him than to let him go.

TELL MITCH ALBOM THAT IF HE'S GOT A PROBLEM WITH BLOGGERS, THEN HE CAN COME SEE ME IN THE OCTAGON.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Feb 21, 2009 9:07 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Leave him alone.

You have to question his intelligence to willingly join Al Davis’s organization. We have some issues that we would like improved in Dallas but, it is not near the train wreck thats going on in Oakland. I sure hope that Wilson didn’t believe that he was the answer to the problems in Al’s world.

by oldboysfan on Feb 21, 2009 9:07 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

when somebody, even a crazy somebody like Al Davis

offers you $16M guaranteed, you take it.

You would do it if that was you and yours getting the offer. So would I.

by Rafael Vela on Feb 21, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah no joke....

I mean the dude just won a super bowl, so it was time to collect his money.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree and sometimes we as fans

forget that football is a business. If someone’s offering you the money you sometimes have to take it. Since we are emotionally attached to our teams, sometimes we can’t differentiate between the two.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

That would be a good signing

We could cut Brad Johnson and Roy to make room.

by quincyyyyy on Feb 21, 2009 10:09 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

They also cut Ronald Curry

Does anyone remember Curry? In highschool he was called the next Bo Jackson. Can’t say much now.

by ym on Feb 21, 2009 10:26 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Curry is a solid player...

I thought he produced somewhat well for the team he was on.

He’ll draw interest.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 10:30 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, Curry played QB in high school

I live in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, and he was a stud QB for Hampton High School, who also excelled as a basketball player.

Unfortunately, he had a disappointing career in college, and he ended up converting to WR when he got to the NFL.

He was expected to excel with Randy Moss got traded to New England and Jerry Porter signed with Jacksonville as a Free Agent. But as fate would have it, Curry got hurt in his first opportunity to be the Raiders #1 WR.

I like the guy, but he was getting paid too much jack to be underperforming the way he was in Oakland.

Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Feb 21, 2009 1:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I never really saw him as underperforming....

I mean when you’re the 2nd WR on a team that can’t pass the ball… how many opportunities can you have.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

good point, but he regularly exhibited a case of the dropsies...

…which is NOT GOOD for a #2 receiver.

And I LIKE THE GUY.

And I root for him every time he gets the chance to make plays.

Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Feb 21, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah....

I don’t think he’s great but I’d love to see him in a more stable enviroment. When Kerry Collins is the best QB you’ve had around you… probably not good.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha. another good point, sir.

Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Feb 21, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I mean...

even Randy Moss could barely crack 1000 his first year in Oakland.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

true dat

Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/

by silverblue5 on Feb 21, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Who is handling...

the Raiders contract negotiations, management of the salary cap and evaluation of player personnel? If Al has a large role in this, then he seriously may beginning to lose it. In a clinical, and not joking way. Scary.

by Boundforbeach on Feb 21, 2009 11:12 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he's just beginning to lose it

That guy went from slightly mad risk-taker to Howard Hughesian (during the Vegas days) last off-season. I think he’s trying to destroy the entire salary structure of the NFL.

Feb. 18-24 -- NFL Scouting Combine
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft

by APerfectStar on Feb 21, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Raiders' 3 biggest FA pick-ups from last season...

are gone now, that is, assuming Javon Walker is indeed let go. I’m sorry, but that’s just hilarious…I’d hate to be an Oakland fan

by AikmanNailedMySis on Feb 23, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I would be happy to sign him

And then we can draft other needs early and try to find a guy like Horton in the later rounds

by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 21, 2009 11:49 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Semi-unrelated, wasn't sure where to put it...

Mike Crabtree will miss 6-10 weeks due to a stress fracture in his foot that’ll require surgery…

Combine that with coming in 2 inches shorter than everyone thought and his stock is PLUMMETING…

by N41D on Feb 21, 2009 12:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Plummeting?

psssh

He won’t fall out of the top 10.

I don’t care how tall he is or if he had to have surgery, pop in the film of the dude.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How bout the film from the Cotton Bowl...

When a team actually wasn’t afraid to man up on him and jam him at the line…

I know he got hurt and didn’t play much in the second half, but that dude was in CLAMPS when teams actually put hands on him at the LOS…

by N41D on Feb 21, 2009 3:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He had a severe high ankle sprain....

He shouldn’t have even played. Played with it the whole season. Can’t hold that against him. Still a 1st Rounder. If he’s so bad then how come Larry Fitz is saying that Crabtree is further along than he was coming out of Pitt. Did you not see “The Catch” against UT? Sorry, don’t mean to rag, but he’s my boy.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 3:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Remember,

Malcolm Kelly was a top 15 pick at this time last year.

TELL MITCH ALBOM THAT IF HE'S GOT A PROBLEM WITH BLOGGERS, THEN HE CAN COME SEE ME IN THE OCTAGON.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Feb 21, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a little biased because I'm a Tech grad

but I still think he’s better than Kelly. Even on a bag ankle this year, he still produced some awesome numbers. This is probably a no-brainer but you do realize that he was recruited for basketball as well. I know this may not mean anything but Mayock still has him as the #1 rated receiver. He’s usually pretty accurate.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 5:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed...

I hate Texas Tech because all they do is spoil other teams chances of getting to better bowl games, but Crabtree is the best wideout coming out and he is super young.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt Crabtree is better than Kelly

I’m just saying that a guy can fall 40 spots between February and April.

TELL MITCH ALBOM THAT IF HE'S GOT A PROBLEM WITH BLOGGERS, THEN HE CAN COME SEE ME IN THE OCTAGON.

by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Feb 21, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah....

I understand what you’re saying, but Malcom Kelly was a never a top 15 pick from Mayock.

Malcom Kelly(who I am a fan of because he’s from my home town), also had a reputation of just not playing in bowl games.

The WR’s last year were going up and down and all over the map, Crabtree will be the first WR pick and if he drops out of the top ten then that’s ridiculous.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OH and....

Seattle at No. 4. The Browns No. 5, Bengals No. 6, Raiders No. 7, Jaguars No. 8, and San Fran at no. 10.

That’s 6 teams that desperatly need a wideout.

He will go top 10, and he’ll probably still go to Seattle.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

BTW where's Kelly out of?

Haha we do kinda ruin it for other teams but you gotta admit Leach has put out Wes Welker and now Crabtree. Not bad. If only he could understand that you need a defense to win, they’d be pretty formidable.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 6:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

IMO

Not to get totally onto college football, but I don’t think Texas Tech will ever be anymore then a team who will be very good.

Texas and Oklahoma will always get the majority of the better players, and the they will always have the better defensive players.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're probably correct.

OU and Texas always get the cream of the crop and then Tech gets the leftovers. I will say though, because Leach’s spread offense more kids want to go there. I think Crabtree and Harrell did wonders for getting Tech recognized this past year to the whole country. A lot of people jumped on the bandwagon because they’re different than the normal USC,Florida,UT etc.

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 12:32 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

But you still have to sell kids on living in Lubbock….

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 22, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Nothng like the smell of feed lots in the spring time with 50 mph winds howling. Those were the days-haha

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I would be happy

if Dallas could sign Wilson. However, the way Hamlin played last year I would still draft a Safety early. I think Thong is gone, Davis is only a ST player & Hamlin played like crap last year. We could may be look at the kid from Alabama (Johnson) in round 3.My brother sent me the below mock last night.

2. Jonathan Luigs, OC,
3. Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU
4. Courtney Greene, S, Rutgers
4. Demonte Bolden, DT, Tennessee
5. Cedric Dockery, OG, Texas
5. Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia
6. Ramon Foster, OT, Tennessee
7. Marquez Branson, FB, Central Arkansas
7. Mike Reilly, QB, Central Washington

by tyler2 on Feb 21, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

damn tyler2...what do you got a new mock for every day of the week ???

weird part is, they seem to get worse each time…I give this one a D.
2. too early
3. too small
4. good pick
5. borderline worthy
5. no WR, not him at least.
6. decent value
7. better than Cricket ?
7. he’s a free agent canidate.

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 21, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

4b. Bolden ...at DE ???

82 tackles and 3 sacks in three full seasons is not the production i like to see out of a DT

…seriously ?

27 Tackles and 1 sack per season ??

Back to the drawing board for you….

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 21, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Sign Him Jerry

Secon good move of the off season. First was firing B-Stew

In Romo we might Trust!

by rocj55 on Feb 21, 2009 1:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This is also why every year we waste too much breath on speculation about FA's/Draftiing too early.

Every team will have to cut some talent, although usually older than Wilson. But still, you start there, see what you can get, then look at FA’s, then the draft.

by Realist Larry on Feb 21, 2009 2:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather waste time in speculating about that....

then some of the other BS issues going on with Dallas this year.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

isn’t Hamlin more of a SS than a FS? I don’t why I think that, which would mean he’s slightly out of position now.
Would it make sense to look more for a Free Safety type, and move him to SS?? (Assuming RW is not starting).

by Realist Larry on Feb 21, 2009 2:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is Wilson really the answer?

When the Boys played the Giants two years ago, the two regular season victories in the in 2007, Romo torched the secondary. I don’t remember Wilson making any significant plays. Last year he was a tackling machine for the Raiders, but what does that say about the Raiders front seven.

If the Cowboys can sign him at a reasonable cost, fine. But don’t expect for Wilson to cure the Cowboys coverage ailments.

by beautifultyrant on Feb 21, 2009 2:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Romo torched Sam Madison, and a very green Aaron Ross.

He killed their corners in those games.

The question is simple: is Wilson better than either Williams or Davis?
The answer is an emphatic yes. He was off the charts his rookie year. He has not played at that
level, but he’s stayed in the top 5 of coverage metrics for SS the last three years.

Dallas’ SS have ranked in the bottom third all of those years.

If Wilson can be had for Hamlin money, I’d snag him.

by Rafael Vela on Feb 21, 2009 4:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If the metrics

say he’s that good, then you’ve convinced me. Let’s get him!

by beautifultyrant on Feb 21, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hamlin

Hamlin is a SS posing as a FS. If the Cowboys can find a good FS, that would cure their ailments. Maybe it’s Henry, but I have a feeling he was at the combine this week.

by beautifultyrant on Feb 21, 2009 2:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Safties have to tackle AND cover.

Hamlin is the only S on this team who can cover.
Wilson can cover. He would give Dallas two safeties who could cover people.
Keith Davis can’t do that. Nor can Roy. Nor can Watkins. Courtney Brown can’t tackle.
Henry is a one year band aid, at best.

Dallas needs another all around safety. Period.

by Rafael Vela on Feb 21, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Are you not worried about SS vs. FS then?

Are those distinctions old and unnecessary?

by Realist Larry on Feb 21, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas Needs To Draft Two Safeties, Sign Another In FA

Roy OU, Watkins, Brown, and Henry are not quality at safety. We need to sign a free agent and draft two safeties.

by Iowacowboy on Feb 21, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I always that Gibril was good with the G-men

He was in on a lot of stops. I don’t know how he played last season, but I didn’t think he was exactly worth what Crazy Al paid in the first place.

Feb. 18-24 -- NFL Scouting Combine
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft

by APerfectStar on Feb 21, 2009 3:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Jabari Greer

will be a FA Corner. What do you think?

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 3:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Jabari Greer will be a rich, rich man very, very soon

he’s an underrated corner and those guys get insane money.

by Rafael Vela on Feb 21, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep....

Hell even Jaques Reeves got pretty good money, Greer will get better then him.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad we couldn't pick him up and get rid of Henry.

I’m still a little unsure about Jenkins. Don’t mean to be hard on the kid but that Giants fiasco kinda rubbed me the wrong way.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you're right.

I still would like to cut Henry and in my dream world bring in Jabari Greer. He’s only 27 yrs. old.

by texstar on Feb 21, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Jenkins will be good.

Jenkins had a bad second half, but you gotta remember he also returned a pick for a TD in that Giants game.

Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......

by AirforceBat on Feb 21, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you're right and I know he's young but

if you could bring in someone like a Jabiri Greer in addition to Jenkins ,Scandrick ,and Newman I’d be really happy. Of course you’d let Henry go. Plus if Newman goes down you are covered. I know this is probably not gonna happen but sound good in theory.

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 12:28 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

tex...i can rub ya the right way

just playin……not often we get women on here…

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 12:31 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

but i agree...Jenkins lost alot of my respect...

i was skiddish on him even prior to the draft…..plus he didn’t except my friend request on MySpace…lol….so i’m rebeling against him…

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 12:33 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon guy

You lost respect for a player after one silly play in a blowout loss?

Everything's looking up, Milhouse!

by accidental innuendo on Feb 22, 2009 9:13 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

more than one play has soured me guy.

I do believe he has a helluva future though..

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you're right on Jenkins.

Right now, I’m more impressed with Scandrick. We’ll see. I’m not giving up on him.

by texstar on Feb 22, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

there's some low budget talent out there though....caught up behind established vets that may jump ship for a reasonable contract...

UFA -Corey Ivy -CB from Baltimore for instance….He’s got skills, had to step up recently and play for injured McCalister, and did quite well..Good special teamer as well….but until Henry is officially cut, we won’t be signing any free agent CB’s…

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 22, 2009 12:37 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

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