Jerry Jones talks draft, Tony Romo and T.O.
by Dave Halprin on Feb 24, 2009 12:03 AM CST
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Jerry Jones talked to the media again.
Some interesting snippets from the Grand Poobah.
"...we sure want them on the team," the owner said of a few unrestricted players. "Zach (Thomas), and we'd like to have Chris (Canty), and we'd like to have (Kevin) Burnett."
After all the hub-bub about Zach wanting out, then not being sure he wants out, and the Cowboys being thin at ILB, and the need to get some youth involved, or the need to get a leader like Ray Lewis or to grab his sidekick Bart Scott - it might just turn out that Bradie James and Zach Thomas are once again our starting ILB's for 2009.
Jerry was asked several questions about team chemistry, locker room issues, Wade being tough enough, Romo and Garrett's relationship and things of that nature. He was haven't any of it, claiming it wasn't an issue for the team.
Do you need to find another quarterback, veteran or rookie?
It's a real priority for us to get where we'd like to be with our backup situation at quarterback. A real priority.
Jerry went on to say that we were lucky to win even one of the three games that Tony Romo missed last year. Sounds like a lesson learned.
What is the high priority [for the team]?
I think being as Romo-friendly as our team can be. Romo friendly means let's utilize his skills to the fullest and make sure everything we do maximizes his abilities.
Interesting comment. I think you could spin that one a few different ways or take it at face value.
You hinted last week that you plan to keep Terrell Owens. Do you?
You got my drift. And that's all I want to say about that.
Sounds like that case is almost closed. He just hasn't come out and definitively said it yet.
Are your draft priorities safety, linebacker, defensive line and backup offensive line?
Those could be special teams guys as well so I would certainly say those are positions that we would look to that could help us this year as well as be potential players for the future at those positions.
That sounds like my priorities, too.
And on a closing note, Jerry doesn't like the reference of Jerry World about the new stadium. Sorry JJ, but it fits so well. I say embrace it and slap your name right across the middle of the field.
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One things for sure....Zack will probably cost less than Burnett...
I don’t get what happened to Zack’s contract in the first place…I believe he signed a multi year deal that was like 9 million over 3 years….who knows…I do think we can get him back for that 3 million figure though, and we add some LB depth in the draft to suceed him in ‘10…I don’t think Zack was our problem last year…I still say we take that 3 million, and add about 5 mil more for Ray Lewis…
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 12:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
He signed a three year deal that he could void down to one year.
It was basically a way to spread his bonus out over two years even though it was basically a foregone conclusion that he would void it after the season, either to do a new deal with us or to walk.
"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 24, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zach won't be back.....
He said he wants to play in a 4-3 and Jerry came out yesterday and said he will allow all 8 UFA’s to test the market. Zach will find a 4-3 team to goto.
by Boyzfan94 on Feb 24, 2009 11:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zach's either retiring or playing for Dallas
If Jerry is letting everyone hit FA he must be dissappointed in them a little. If these guys had lived up to Rat’s or Guroude’s success they’d have new contracts. Jerry must also expect the market to be cheap this year – and that maybe he can keep Burnett, Canty for cheaper than expected
I say that about Zach because Dallas is still Dallas, he’s still a Texan, and they are still the NFC favorites to win it all
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 12:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Donnie Edwards is about to be released from KC....
think he has anything left in the tank? He did play for Wade out in San Diego. I’m not necessarily talking starter, but for depth in case we lose Burnet and Zac
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 5:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...is he willing to play special teams ?
he’s old as dirt..i need to look into him..
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 5:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
True, he's old ....
but he did play for Wade. He may be used up though. I wasn’t talking about more for backup mostly.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 6:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zach wasn't the problem last year
If he wants to be back, I don’t have a problem with bringing him back. He’s a fairly productive player; not an impact star like Ray Lewis would be, but he’ll probably come at 1/3rd the price. So I’m OK with that.
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by Conjunction on Feb 24, 2009 12:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
We definitely need him for depth especially if we lose Burnet to FA.
What’s your take on Romo Friendly?
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 12:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think It's necessary
We tried to turn Romo into a tollbooth attendant ala Brady last year; it doesn’t work. He’s a different guy. If Garrett can incorporate it properly into the playbook and offensive gameplan, I think we’ll see improved production.
More draws, more PA, more rollouts, more pre-designed hooks and slants to Witten, Williams, and Crayton. Just because Owens can’t go over the middle doesn’t mean our other receivers shy from contact. Romo’s especially good at those plays, and they’d give us a more balanced offense than last year’s, when we were amongst the league leaders in three-and-outs.
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by Conjunction on Feb 24, 2009 8:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what? TO can't go over the middle? oh and he doesn't block either right? wow Haterade anyone?
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Feb 24, 2009 10:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not that he can't
But that he’s simply not effective doing it. TO is best in space; he doesn’t contend well with a defender in his grill. You see a lot of drops, miscommunication, and even fumbles.
I’m not chiding him for a lack of effort or physicality, that’s simply not his game. And I’m certainly not questioning his ability or willingness to block.
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by Conjunction on Feb 24, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TO is here for next season does anyone still doubt this?
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Feb 24, 2009 12:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
End of story. I hope.
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Feb 24, 2009 12:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh stick around, there will be some new invented story coming out with the media.
They can’t stand it if everything’s quite.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 12:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
It’s another year of TO drama (sheesh).
by StillHateTheGiants on Feb 24, 2009 9:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know...
There was talk a little while ago about trying to move Owens someplace. How the heck would the Cowboys keep is trade value above zero if they didn’t insist they wanted to keep him? This could be an attempt to inflate his value some.
That said, I think there’s an 80% chance he’s back.
by Doctorjorts on Feb 24, 2009 9:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol....mercy me, can we finally put that to rest ???
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 12:44 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
i do love the silence Jerry's original statement caused...
and this latest one’s even better….get my drift….love it..
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 12:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Canty is going to get paid elsewhere.
I hope the draft gurus in D can get us a NT. If we can man the nose Ratliff can play DE more often. I wonder if we see more of the Spears at NT experiment?
The problem I see with 11 teams running a 3-4 in the NFL is there ain’t 11 quality NTs and BPs planet theory says their might not be 11 on the planet.
by Jon B. on Feb 24, 2009 12:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Romo friendly is kinda odd...i need to chew on that one...
I can only assume he’s talking more roll outs, moving pockets, play action, motion plays, quickly designed plays……it’s kinda odd….everything really falls on the play of the O line though….regardless of what he’s talking about…maybe he’s talking more MAX protection, to give Romo some time to make plays…who knows….
it all kinda sounded like a sly smack at Garrett’s ineptness, if you asked me…..
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 12:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I just thought that was kinda of an unusual way to phrase it.
I mean you hear eco-friendly, dog-friendly, and now Romo-friendly lol.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 12:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree on the Garrett remark
My interpretation (and i’m sure there will be many) was – develop a run game that the oppositions actually afraid of so they aren’t just trying to stop our passing game every down. On top of things like screens to avoid the rush, rollouts, etc. But thats probably just wishful thinking.
by foyesboys on Feb 24, 2009 7:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's odd at all
Every team wants to utilize their QBs skills to the fullest, makes sense to me.
Just another Jerryism.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 24, 2009 8:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely Jerry-speak
But I’m with Conjunction, in that, Romo tried to be too Bradyish. He’s got to work with what brought him to the dance in the first place. Obviously you want to emulate a great QB, but he’s got to remember he wasn’t too shabby playing like Tony Romo…I think a lot of pressure will be off his shoulders with a healthy RB trio and OL (knock on wood). I gotta think there’s no possible way Garrett can’t work to this offense’s strengths…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Feb 24, 2009 9:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
co-sign
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Feb 24, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea different skill sets for different players
is what makes the NFL so unique. There’s only one Steve Smith, Tom Brady, Ed Reed, etc etc…
Romo got to where he is playing a style that matched well with his skill set. I’m not so sure being pass happy and setting up the pass to run is the way we should go with Tony. More PA’s, screens, and draws; more roll-outs and shorter routes should make his life easier.
How many times last season did someone say it looks like Romo is running for his life. I think they will pull the reigns back a little, try to take some of the gun-slinging 40 passes a game away, and see what kind of success we can have with a little more emphasis on our running attack (which will be easier with a healthy trio of Felix, Marion, and Tashard)
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 10:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 AikmanNMS
He was trying to turn himself into more of a pocket passer and I think he inadvertently messed with what made him special, his ability to move and throw on the run. The way the o-line became erratic in pass blocking made it worse.
I said it in another post, instead of studying Brady’s footwork this off season, he should be studying Romo’s game films from 2007. (And the way Rivers protects the ball when he’s under pressure)
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 5:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
More runs is Romo friendly
Every QB is better on play action pass
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it means game planning for his one turn over a game? or maybe it means TC will be in Cabo!
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Feb 24, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind Spears getting a look at NT...
You do realize not all 11 would be 3-4 teams are in need of a NT, or at least not a priority to each…. and there is actually quite a few 3-4 guys I watched today at the combine, that i think would fit in here well, maybe not all are day one starters, but part of a rotation, eventual starters….it’s possible the first 7 or so can come right in and start……
Brace
Knighton
Miller
Hill
Scott
Baker
Taylor
Pryor
Marks
Shaw
Favorite
We’ll find one, don’t you worry….
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 1:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
+2
"Ask Philly was it hard tryin' a stop TO, he da main reason that the fans would come fo'."
by aussie_cowboy on Feb 24, 2009 5:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry Sounds Like Forrest Gump
“…And that’s all I want to say about that.”
by apjfive on Feb 24, 2009 1:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now
But the bring T.O. back campaign has begun in Philly.
I think Jerry’s grip just got a little tighter.
HATERADE...Two scoops of Eric Allen, add water and stir!
by GloryDayz on Feb 24, 2009 6:34 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Its still me
just some tech. difficulties
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by GloryDayz on Feb 24, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give it to him...
That article made me laugh hysterically but it was pretty well written. You can’t hate Simpsons’ references. However, the fact that everyone is SO sure that we’re going to release him is equally laughable. All the reasons they said to bring him back should be enough for us to keep him. You have to remember that if we get rid of T.O., there’s a decent chance that our disheveled secondary will have to cover him…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Feb 24, 2009 7:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn't say
that quote definitively means he wants Zach Thomas back. He’s negotiating through the media. It’s polite non-speak. Anything else he could say could somehow be used as leverage against him. Vanilla and polite is boring but smart.
by Joey2zs on Feb 24, 2009 8:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
One Thing...
…that I’ve noticed lately regarding King Jerry.
He’s starting to exhibit a little bit of a meaner edge with da media.
And I love it.
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Feb 24, 2009 9:23 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting side note:
Last night, it was announced that Marvin Harrison was going to be let go because of inability to renegotiate contract. This morning the owner is saying “not so fast.” “We’re still negotiating.” Think how much easier life would be for Jerry if he had a GM go between. Owner=emotiions GM=business decisions. Go figure.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 9:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The emotion part is what's hurt Jerry
Think how much easier life would be for Jerry if he had a GM go between. Owner=emotiions GM=business decisions.
Isn’t Stephen the guy who supposedly does the contracts?
by StillHateTheGiants on Feb 24, 2009 9:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he is, but Jerry has the final decision on everything
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 24, 2009 9:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's where the problem is....
Look at Colts-owner looks like the good guy because he’s trying to be loyal to the player. In steps GM he says won’t work. Owner comes out smelling like a rose and keeps the fans happy knowing that it truly is a business decision. Make sense?
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats different
Jerry is both the GM and owner, he can’t be compared to other GM and owners because of that reason.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 24, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's not what I'm saying Terry.
Jerry puts hinself in this postion by wearing both the owner/GM hat. He could make things a lot easier PR wise for himself if he didn’t try to do both. It’s not an argument/debate just an observation of how a good organization seems to handle long time players in a much more PR friendly atmosphere.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 10:26 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully, when his son takes over one day he is smart enough to hire a GM
by Boyzfan94 on Feb 24, 2009 10:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's already said that he will hire a GM.
It’s the old good cop bad cop thing
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually think Stephen would make a great GM someday
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 24, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well, we won't know tell its done
Are the cowboys well positioned in the case of a sudden death of Jerry Jones, to have the Jones family afford the massive Estate Tax? I doubt this info is public though…
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 1:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry will never allow anyone to call final shots
regarding anything so long as he is alive. I think everyone agrees that we need another GM because he undermines the authority of the HC, but it will never happen.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 24, 2009 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Jerry's answers are very clear
The only one that isn’t easy to figure out exactly what he’s saying is the last one about draft priorities. He’s trying to muddy things a little bit there but that’s good. The rest are clear.
by StillHateTheGiants on Feb 24, 2009 10:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jerry Completely Contradicted Himself There
There is no room for TO in a “Romo friendly environment”. He is a crybaby, a miscreant, and cares nothing about the team concept. He’d rather catch 12 balls in a loss than 2 in a win. The only aspect of him that hasn’t eroded with his age is his mouth. Any apologists for TO please explain to me how he is still of value to this team.
by GhostofGaryHogeboom on Feb 24, 2009 10:16 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am rejecting your basic premise
I really believe that TO would rather win with 2 catches. He just thinks that ith 12 cathces the Cowboys have a better shot at winning. He is a primadonna, I will grant you that, but the guy wants his team to win
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
by Seanrude on Feb 24, 2009 11:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's your value...
Last year he had more yards than both Boldin and Housh, and over the past two seasons only Randy Moss has caught more TDs.
From the link GloryDayz posted earlier
Game Recognize Game
by pretty ricky on Feb 24, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he wasnt saying anything last year
when he went what was it 3 games without any notable stats. Remember crayton had a big game and such.
And he always has one thing to say he wants to win
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on Feb 24, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1..there's nobody that wants to win more than him...
that’s why i’m a huge supporter..
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My prediction for what happens with the "questioned" players...
Brad Johnson – for sure cut
Tony Curtis – if we find late rounder w/ upside – cut
Cory Proctor – cut
TO – starting to think he retires as a Cowboy
Zach – gone
Burnett – gone
Canty – gone
Henry – will remain on roster for upcoming year
RW1 – will remain on roster for upcoming year
Can’t decide who will be cut between Pat Watkins or Keith Davis, but one WILL be, and I’m thinking Pat b/c KD’s special teams contributions (Plus we’ll have a new 2nd Round pick Safety in the wings by then) Safeties will be Hamlin, Rookie, Roy, KD, and Ball
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I agree mostly with what you said.
I can see Henry staying as kind of a hybrid safety/Corner if they don’t feel they can afford anyone else. I don’t know about Roy. I’ve heard so much lately, I don’t know what to believe. I would keep KD over Watkins definitely. The big question then becomes who to replace Burnett and Canty with?
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just feel like Roy is better than anything we have...
and even though we take a Safety (hopefully) in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, is he really going to be smarter on the field than Roy and his 5-6 years of experience… I doubt it…
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The draft has a lot to do with RW1's future
But I see RW1 on the Roster still because he’s a better safety than Watkins, believe it or not. I expect Dallas to draft a replacement but I don’t think RW1 will be gone. Maybe getting him out there, covering kickoff, will run off that weight and slim him down.
Could you imagine RW1 working with Ray Lewis in a 46, where Ray funnels pass catchers in to a position to get lit up by RW1? that’d be fun still
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 12:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Roy sometimes has that knack for play making
other than being a poor player with obvious short comings, I will say a football game has never been to big for RW1, he’s made plays if he has a chance in heck to do so; he doesn’t drop INTs
Just wish he’d of done something the last two years
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he hasn't made a play for two years unless you call breaking his arm twice so he can get the hell off the field a play?
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Feb 24, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3 Prioritites
Quarterback to push Lorenzen Romo, back-up Quarterback, and Quarterback of the future.
by Montecito Tex on Feb 24, 2009 11:31 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Come on out
and say what you mean Montecito. Stop beating around the bush. I am perfectly happy with Romo if he can stop the fumbles. Throwing a pick every now and again came with the territory this year. I think Garret was trying to recreate the Air Coryell of yore.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Feb 24, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
One thing that I did take out of JJ’s comments was the fact that he’s not necessarily looking at a “veteran backup QB”. I thought that was kinda interesting. Thoughts GunsUp?
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
JJ did specifically state that backup QB
is a priority.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it means
that BJ needs to have his locker cleaned out. I think that if you can’t throw it over 5 yards you need not apply. With our swiss cheese O line if you can’t move in the pocket look elsewhere. I think it also means because of the above condition you must be able to hang on to the ball when you are hit. Any other conditions for employment?
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Feb 24, 2009 11:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Since JJ rambles incoherently it’s kinda hard to follow the old guy. Maybe too much drinking in his younger days destroyed too many brain cells? If he really meant what he was saying that he wasn’t necessarily going for a veteran back-up then we are in for a huge crisis if Romo goes down again this year. You can’t just throw in a rookie as a back-up. He would get killed.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It has to be a vet
I hope they learned last year that you have to have someone who can at least come in and be competent enough to not lose a game (or 3). Except some rare exceptions, that isn’t a rookie, especially since it couldn’t be a high round rookie. I do hope they draft or sign a rookie and save a roster spot for them to develop.
by StillHateTheGiants on Feb 24, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully it's like a Rex Grossman or maybe we can get Matt Moore back for a late draft pick...
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and by "like a Rex Grossman" I didn't mean him specifically...
just a player that isn’t a rookie, has experience at the NFL pace, and isn’t pushing the century-mark… that will suffice.
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha I didn't mean him specifically... just that type of player, I guess Simms would have been my better example..
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
all we need is another QB that puts his foot in his mouth after a bad game. Remember he’s the same guy after the disastrous Chicago/Green Bay game that said he played so bad because it was New Years Eve and he didn’t have his mind on the game. He was thinking about partying. We already have too many guys that put their foots in their mouths. We don’t need another one-lol
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be fine with Grossman
I don’t know why Carolina would make Moore available. He’s the type of guy we need to just carry a clip board for a year or 2. Wouldn’t Carolina be doing the same thing?
by StillHateTheGiants on Feb 24, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Moore...
could have been our QB in the wings… I’m STILL bitter we let him leave. ugh.
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's irrelevent though
I liked him too but what’s done is done. Carolina isn’t going to make the same mistake Dallas did. That’s like saying we wish we had Jimmy Smith back all those years he was a star in Jacksonville.
by StillHateTheGiants on Feb 24, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yup
i understand it’s irrelevent now.. we need to create an opportunity to fall into the same situation with another QB.. ala Stephen McGee!!!
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's a tough guy, I'll give him that
Poorly coached his 1st 4 years in college, it’s hard to get a read on what he can do at the NFL level. He was a long time starter but the system he ran was like a HS wishbone with a passing option, he never had a traditional pocket, and also, his WR’s were all fairly poor. He’s not like Brady Quinn, with tons of comparable film when he came out of college
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you gotta feel bad for the kid.
Coming out of high school with Jordan Shipley, they were one of the best, if not the best, QB/WR combos. Franchione really hurt him by not developing him. Same with Bennett
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's just one of those guys that seems like a ball player
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 1:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Don’t mean to bore you, but his dad and Jordan Shipley’s dad were their high school coaches.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha no worries...you don't bore me
b/c I wouldn’t respond to you if you did.. i enjoy your POV’s
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah....tex knows her sh*t....i like...
how old tex ?
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
eh ?
i was inquiring your age….is that still politically incorrect over the internet ?
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
who knows?
but I grew up on the Cowboys from a baby.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Read Jerry's complete comments on DC.com and he says specifically
"not necessarily a veteran backup QB. Kinda puzzling to me.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be very disappointing
It would show that he learned nothing last year.
by StillHateTheGiants on Feb 24, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly...
flacco and ryan playing that well in their rookie year is an abberation… it just doesn’t happen… plus they were both top 20 picks.. if we keep a rookie QB as a #2, we would have indeed learned nothing from last year
by commoncents on Feb 24, 2009 11:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He does not want to lean one way or the other publicly because he is keeping
all personnel moves close tot he vest. How do you know that he will avoid a vet? It was a loaded question to get JJ to say that he wants a vet over a rookie; he did not want to tip his hand. I think you are overreacting to how he will pursue a backup QB.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Feb 24, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
roll with the rookie
why give good practice snaps to a vet player whose ceiling is known to be lower than Romo’s?
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 12:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you are right
with the vet hates. I’m just not sure who could come in and do it? But Montecito is right now is the time to look for the future. I can see us carrying 3 qbs for the next three seasons.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Feb 24, 2009 11:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1....
unless Jerry is just blowing smoke to throw everyone off.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he is just
letting out the smoke from the bowl he is toking on.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Feb 24, 2009 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol.....
I’m beginning to think he has totally lost it. Have you heard any of his ramblings lately? He’s all of the map on his answers. You know how they always talk about women rambling? I got news for you, Jerry is a lot harder to understand than most women. haha
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 12:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry's always been a muddled speaker at times
but i think he’s been pretty clear; none of Dallas’ UFAs are so special they need to be retained, they’re more replaceable. And TO is going to be a Cowboy.
And much like Stewart Copland and Sting getting in to fist fights on stage at CBGBs, this Cowboys team is going to harness their conflicts and chanel it on the field
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry
If you look at some of his comments it sounds as if he has lost the plot! However i think it is all a plan to put the press on the back foot and lead them a dance. Jerry has decided to play a bit tougher and i think it will also mean with the coaches and team.
by scotsman55 on Feb 24, 2009 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I find it very interesting that Jerry hasn't given a definite answer on T.O.
because he usually does give definite answers about issues he is certain about like retaining Wade as HC. I personally think he really hasn’t made up his mind yet and is waiting to see how good RW2 connection looks at mini camps.
My feeling is he loves RW2 more than T.O. and wants him to take over as our #1 WR ASAP. I think if the Romo to RW2 looks good in spring camps, T.O. just might be looking for another team.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 24, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know why Jerry addresses the media. He’s just like a politician. Some truth, some lies, but most in between. We have learned nothing about next year’s team including TO’s situation.
by connery on Feb 24, 2009 2:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no TO is here! get over it. Jerry understands that the team is better with him than without and since it costs more to be without its a non issue.
You can keep hoping but recognize your grip on reality in this regard is tenuous at best.
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Feb 24, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good god
How do the Skins manage the cap? Their FA haul year after year is getting ridiculous.
Kanye, you want to be the voice of this generation? Get in line! It goes me, Obamagirl, the Freecreditreport.com guys, then It's a tie between you-and Crocs.
-Stephen Colbert
by Conjunction on Feb 24, 2009 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It is amazing...
I keep waiting for them to end up in the seventh circle of cap hell….but they never seem to…
While I won’t be happy about seeing Haynesworth on the Skins, if memory serves he’s never played an entire season without getting hurt…so we may end up only seeing him once a year…
And last time we faced him Gurode ate his lunch…
by TLCM on Feb 24, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are correct.
Haynesworth has only one complete season and that was his rookie year. It could get kinda interesting between Gurode/Haynesworth. Call me naive, but I still don’t understand why he wouldn’t want to return to the Titans. I know it’s money but unless there’s just an unbelievable diffference between the two why take the risk? You’re on a good team and supposedly get along with everyone.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, if memory serves me correctly...
One out of every five of Snyder’s FA signings actually play to the contract he signs them to. If he wants to give Haynesworth $13 million/year, I say ‘Have at it, hoss!’ I definitely don’t forget the face-stomp-heard-round-the-world, and I don’t forget the reason for it either. Like TLCM said, Gurode was whooping his tail up and down the LOS all day long. I’m sure there’s nothing that would get ol’ Andre up to play like extracting even more revenge off his candy @ss…
by AikmanNailedMySis on Feb 24, 2009 3:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas beat up Hayensworth because Vince Young made his 1st start
and the Titans D spent all day on the field. Hayensworth’s pretty good
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For what its worth...
I’m hoping Jerry will just come right and say whether or not TO is going to be here. I want that little soap opera settled. Looks like he’ll be here, and I think he still helps our offense.
Keeping Zack would be a good (and cheap) option at ILB. He might benefit as much as anyone if we can get a big space eating NT in the draft. Resign him and find his replacement for the future in April.
If they want to be more Romo-friendly….how about starting with some protection and a gameplan that doesn’t involve calling a 40 yard bomb every play ala the first 3 quarters of the Ravens game?
by TLCM on Feb 24, 2009 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
+1......
garrett just doesn’t get it..
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 3:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You know I love how everyone like to call him a genius
because he went to Princeton. That means jack as far as coaching. Last time I checked, Princeton isn’t exactly a football power. Heck, you can’t even get a football scholarship to go there. LOL
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nobody ever claimed he was a football genius
only that he is an extremely bright and articulate guy which will hopefully translate to a great football coach someday.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 24, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It got Belicheck hired by Kraft
by AustonianAggie on Feb 24, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just joking...
BTW then, why did they call him the “RED HEADED GENIUS” ? I bet it has something to do with him having red hair and perhaps just perhaps maybe going to an Ivy League School. Hey, I don’t know enough about the guy, but I was just teasing. My only point is just because he’s very bright may not translate into being a great head football coach.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 5:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was Red Headed Jesus.
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
by stoproyce on Feb 24, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we should definitely try and draft david bruton with our 2nd round pick.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 24, 2009 4:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No we shouldn't
That would be a horrible pick in the second round.
If Dallas takes a safety in the 2nd, it better be one of the top rated guys
Moore
Delmas
R Johnson
Chung
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 5:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 In that order as well...
i think Moore will be gone for sure…Delmas more than likely too….I am not sold on the other two, and wouldn’t draft either one at #51… both did poorly in drills
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 6:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haynesworth
might be overrated. and so what if it was young’s first start. gurode still beat him all day. makes no difference who’s first start it was. football is football. he got beat man on man. period. no excuses.
by maxdout on Feb 24, 2009 5:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's clear
Jerry doesn’t do well with yes and no answers, Romo friendly sounds just strange and he is going to pick and choose the FA he wants. Oh yea, he blathers like a political candidate.
by oldboysfan on Feb 24, 2009 5:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Haynesworth to Redskins?
Some blog via Fanhouse:
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/02/24/report-redskins-will-land-haynesworth-is-this-tampering/
by Parl on Feb 24, 2009 5:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope TEN files tampering charges if it's true
They are still trying to sign Haynesworth in TEN, even though he said he wants to test the FA market.
Side note: they are trying to get him signed, also Kerry Collins is negotiating for his new contract, this is perfect if Dallas wants to go after Chris Simms on Friday. I think this is who Jerry wanted last season, and after giving in to Garrett’s recommendation to keep Brad and sign Bollinger (that worked out great), he might be more than ready to take a shot at his choice.
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 6:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i have never been sold on Simms...
Dan Orlovski of Detroit would be a better choice, I’ve watched him for years at UCONN..only 25 yo, has much upside, and still owns a spleen…
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't he the QB that scrambled out of the back of his endzone to avoid J. Allen?
I think you have to pass on him based on that alone. LOL
Actually the guy I always thought would be the perfect backup is Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Cowboys never looked at him as far as I know, but he’s a FA this year, if the Bengals don’t re-sign him.
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 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm pretty sure i'd run like hell to get away from J Allen as well....
he is actually a pretty decent QB, with no wear or tear on him at all, put up a 96 QB rating against the Colts this past season on 33 attempts…no pics….shows he can get it done, and can make all the throws….6’5" 235 with some mobility……He actually wants to go somewhere with a chance to start…lol…good luck to that..
by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 24, 2009 11:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well then he isn't signing with us if thats his goal
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 25, 2009 7:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Joey Harrington available?
I don’t know about him. Detroit may have ruined him. Do I hear the name J.P. Losman?
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 7:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For Romo Friendly
I totally disagree. I think with Felix Jones, Marion Barber, and even a little Tarshard Choice, we should run the ball with our hopefully drafted great offensive line, and the defense will stack the line. Then,…Romo to TO!
by DaxLovestheBoys on Feb 24, 2009 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps that is just what "romo-friendly" means
Doing any and all things to take pressure off him.
by THEjarhead on Feb 24, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Joey Harrington
NO
Is J.P. Losman up for grabs? I’ve always like him.
by DaxLovestheBoys on Feb 24, 2009 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he is.
He has a very similar style of play as Romo too.
by texstar on Feb 24, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
case in point - fumble to Jets returned for TD in dying minutes in Meadowlands
by McLovin9 on Feb 25, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we are talking about the fumblitis right?
by texstar on Feb 25, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
BTW, not that I agree with a lot of DMN
but there is a great story this morning online about Romo-Friendly. It’s what a lot of guys have been saying for some time. If you haven’t read it, take a peek.
by texstar on Feb 25, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
its typical JJT garbage if you ask me
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Feb 25, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jarhead
Pressure is a concept that only bad quarterbacks experience.
by DaxLovestheBoys on Feb 24, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Eh
Wrong answer.
Jarhead was referring to defensive pressure in which every QB has.
There were way too many times when guys were coming through free. (Thanks Cory Proctor)
The problem was when Romo gets pressure up the middle he can move to the side, when he gets it from the edges you can step up in the pocket, but there were times this year where he was swarmed from every angle.
Dallas makes me act like Christian Bale......
by AirforceBat on Feb 25, 2009 11:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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