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Update on NFL free agency

So far in free agency, Dallas Cowboys head-honcho Jerry Jones has been true to his word. Dallas have not been players on the first day and nothing has leaked out to suggest otherwise. Still, that has never stopped us from concocting our own theories!

So what has happened that might tangentially affect the Cowboys?

Well, Bart Scott is expected to agree to a deal with the New York Jets (5 year/ $40 million). Scott had been on the rumor mill as a possible Dallas target but that's not going to happen.

This also touches on the future of the other Ravens LB Ray Lewis. Long-rumored to be a possible target for Dallas even though Jerry has denied it in a roundabout way, Lewis has reportedly become very disenchanted with the Ravens and does not want to return to Baltimore. Adam Schefter reports that sources close to Lewis have stated that Ray will not go back to his old team. Now, if Ray is not willing to go back to Baltimore, and the Bart Scott signing takes the Jets out of the running, what are his options? Could Jerry now enter into the sweepstakes and get the ILB for a reasonable price. I have no idea and I'm just speculating but it is a situation that warrants keeping an eye on. But The National Football Post says the Ravens are still talking to Ray's agent. 

As for our own free agents, Chris Canty has a list of visits set up

Canty is scheduled to go to the Redskins Friday, Titans Saturday, Seahawks Monday, and then the 49ers if he's still unsigned.

But you can scratch the Redskins off that list now that they paid Albert Haynesworth in a big way. Still, Canty is in demand and will likely get a deal with the next few days that will take him away from Dallas.

No word yet on anything for Kevin Burnett. But Joe Berger is supposedly on his way to talk to the Tuna in Miami.

In other news:

Eugene Wilson has re-signed with the Texans.

The Browns traded Kellen Winslow to the Bucs for undisclosed draft picks.

The Ravens signed Dominique Foxworth.

Fred Taylor is signing with the Patriots.

Brian Dawkins is reportedly on the way to Denver to talk turkey with them, so says Adam Schefter.

LB Michael Boley is supposed to visit the Giants.

T.J. "Who's Your Mama" supposedly has interest in the Giants, Vikings, Eagles and Seahawks.

The Redskins dumped Shawn Springs.

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I don't know about that Terry

Schefter was saying this morning that a “very reliable” close source to Lewis was saying it’s over between the Ravens and Lewis. I know things can change but I wouldn’t count on it.

by texstar on Feb 27, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions  

If he does leave

the Ravens will go down in flames this season and just pencil in the Steelers as AFC North Champs once again.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 27, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions  

They'll still be good...

I don’t think its as simple as you make it out to be.

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

by AirforceBat on Feb 27, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions  

right, but updated stories

have the Ravens and Ray Ray’s agent back in discussions.

Plus the Ravens just lost Scott and Brown and will also lose Leonhard. If Ray leaves their fan base will be opening veins em masse.

by Rafael Vela on Feb 27, 2009 1:24 PM CST up reply actions  

en masse

ugh. New keyboard, meant for anorexic hands. Hate it.

by Rafael Vela on Feb 27, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Although I readthat Schefter report

I agree with Terry, Ravens now pretty much HAVE to keep Ray if they don’t want to call this post season a failure.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 1:23 PM CST up reply actions  

and that's probably why...

… his agent is throwing teams like Denver (the Mike Nolan connection) out there as possible landing spots for Lewis.

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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions  

New reports are

That Scott might be talking to Baltimore again. I know, I thought he had already signed, too… don’t ask me.

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.
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by Conjunction on Feb 27, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions  

I said the same thing.

Every report out there made it sound like it’s a done deal.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 2:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Ray-Ray is playin' poker

The Denver Post mentioned the possibility of Lewis landing with the Broncos since he had his best seasons under newly hired defensive coordinator-Mike Nolan. I believed he’s scheduled for a visit with the Orange Crush.

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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 1:20 PM CST reply actions  

Ray may be playing poker

but if he is, he’s counting the chips that the Ravens have in front of them right now too. I know that the Ravens can build around Reed, Ngata, and Suggs, but if they keep losing talent Ray may think that they still don’t have enough.

by desus32 on Feb 27, 2009 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

good point, desus. didn't even think of that.

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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 1:43 PM CST up reply actions  

They got what they need to be good,

a stand out player at every level of defense, DL, LB and S

by AustonianAggie on Feb 27, 2009 1:51 PM CST up reply actions  

+1 That's my thinking as well...

Raf makes a good point that the fans may revolt if everyone bolts, but from Ray Ray’s perspective, does he want to return to a team that’s lost alot of its defensive stalwarts. Baltimore has been weakened, nothwithstanding the fact that they signed a CB.

Money is important. But so is winning. Sounds to me like we can have him if we want. The question is does Jerry want him? Man… Jerry did a good job plugging all the leaks. We can’t even get a read on this, other than his cryptic suggestion to not expect any “headline” signings.

by Boundforbeach on Feb 27, 2009 2:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Six Weeks Ago...

It was on a Friday, exactly six weeks ago, when the Dallas Cowboys fired Brian Stewart, the most unqualified coordinator in the National Football League. Getting rid of this deer-in-the-headlights was an important step for this franchise, addition by subtraction.

Here’s hoping this Friday will bring a free-agent quarterback, addressing the second biggest problem on this team… an unchallenged signal caller who’d rather win a date with Tila Tequilla than compete in a contact sport when the weather turns cold.

A fire needs to stay lit under the ballooning a$$ of the best quarterback to never win a playoff game, especially when Romo likes to check out around Thanksgiving. The John Van de Velde of football can’t be trusted – Romo needs to pushed, and Tex hopes to raise a toast to another signal caller this afternoon while overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

by Montecito Tex on Feb 27, 2009 1:32 PM CST reply actions  

got news for you Tex

there’s not a FA qb available out there capable of pushing Romo besides maybe Warner or Collins and we sure as hell aren’t going to sign either one of those guys.

Sorry to disappoint, keep enjoying those paint chips with your toast. ;)

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 27, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions  

LMFAO!!!

Celebrity or Imposter?
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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 1:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Don't even talk to him

Waste of energy.

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.
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by Conjunction on Feb 27, 2009 2:01 PM CST up reply actions  

name the

quarterback that’s going to come save us ……

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.

by Dub_TC on Feb 27, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

get him on the phone!!!

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.

by Dub_TC on Feb 27, 2009 1:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Tex is probably hoping for...

Brett Favre. A QWB that would never take a risk or force a ball……get a life dude.

by ManTab on Feb 27, 2009 2:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Guys...

Let’s just not respond to him again.

Larry said it best the other day, he says things in hopes to make the posts all about him.. from now on don’t respond to him.

I’ve already told myself I’m not.

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

by AirforceBat on Feb 27, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Just like the old Pizza commercial back in the day...

Where Jerry picks up the phone and says… "Get me Deion! "

Well.. “Get me Springs”… The move for Henry to Safety would be just a formality at that point. We would then have the secondary we thought we were getting with pacman… plus he has family here. If the numbers work I say we need to make a move on him before someone else does.

Semper Fi.

by UnNecessary Roughness on Feb 27, 2009 1:36 PM CST reply actions  

Great Guy

But if age is a problem with other guys, it’s defiantly a problem with him. I would pass.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions  

Shawn Springs

Wasnt Shawn Springs all-everything on one of those number crunching projects raf and/or k.c. work on? what would be the negative of bringing in springs – too injured? wants too much dough?

by Elberraco on Feb 27, 2009 1:38 PM CST reply actions  

yes he was injured a lot last year but he's a far better cb than any one else available. plus if he plays for us he can teach the young guys the skills he used to shut TO down.

If not too expensive this could be a present from the gods.The tendency towards injury and his age should help lower his asking price. the other benefit is that we don’t have to go up against him if hes on the team.

Don't believe everything you think.

Your causes are cute!!!

by stoproyce on Feb 27, 2009 1:44 PM CST reply actions  

Wow

I don’t know if anyone else heard, but Scott is giving the Ravens a chance to counter the offer the Jets gave him.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 1:44 PM CST reply actions  

woh. you're right. that is practically unheard of!

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YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 1:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Well

Sorry man…jeez, I didn’t really expect him to do that but I guess your all knowing so it didn’t shock you.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Thats more common than we think

if he has a good relationship with the Ravens, they probably asked him to do that. Jerry Jones on the other hand, will pay to keep you from doing so

by AustonianAggie on Feb 27, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes

But every report I read made it sound like everything was just peachy in Florham Park, New Jersey. They all made it sound like it was a done deal as well. Yes I know it’s common but it didn’t get report till what 3 hours later?

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 1:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Everything that I've read today...

First off, screw work. This is like X-Mas morning to me. Every website I go to has new and exciting present just waiting to be ripped open haha. I digress…Everything I’ve read has Scott being offered and accepting the deal from the Jets, but the most important step- the signature, has yet to be put on paper…

by AikmanNailedMySis on Feb 27, 2009 2:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep

Which was very interesting, supposedly the Jets went from being excited, to now nervous as they might lose out on Scott, and they already lost on Chris Kemoeatu. Don’t worry I’m with you, I’ve been checking things all day, and just put on the NFL Network who is live till 7. haha

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

no. I was being serious, sir. I was in no way being sarcastic at all. I apologize if it came across that way.

Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 1:59 PM CST up reply actions  

i'm anything BUT all knowing. i can be slow and naive at times...

…and when i state something literal, sometimes others think i’m being sarcastic.

again, my apologies, sir.

Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions  

it's cool dude lol

Sorry if i came off like a dick too.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Broncos pick up 2 RBs

Buckhalter from Philly and JJ Arrington from the Cards.

It will be interesting to see who starts in Denver and what kind of offense they’ll run now that Shanny is out. Their famous zone blocking scheme always made from some productive backs. Heavan only knows what will happen there now.

by Ridgelake on Feb 27, 2009 2:43 PM CST reply actions  

That's definitly interesting...

I always thought that JJ Arrington had ability to be a good back, but he was hampered with… well being in Arizona.

We’ll see.

I must monitor that for fantasy purposes. : )

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

by AirforceBat on Feb 27, 2009 3:40 PM CST up reply actions  

AARRRGGGHHH... Can we please make a move?

Even a good rumor will do. I went to bed all pumped up, woke up and got almost nothing accomplished today. And… nothing. I wasn’t really expecting an earth-shaking signing like Stompworth or Scott, but I thought we would have addressed something by now. I’m just too damn impatient. I got alot of problems…guess my ex-wife was right.

by Boundforbeach on Feb 27, 2009 2:54 PM CST reply actions  

calm down

the Cowboys are working on getting Ware locked up first, then we’ll partake in the cheap leftovers in a few weeks.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 27, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes

We don’t need to over spend like others.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Haynesworth is a piece of garbage

I will never forgive him for the Gurode Face stomp. I hope we get to knock him out of a game twice a season…..

by apjfive on Feb 27, 2009 3:02 PM CST reply actions  

The only thing I want for christmas is

Shaun Rogers. I know they just lost a safety, so maybe we can trade them Roy and a couple of draft picks

by quincyyyyy on Feb 27, 2009 3:12 PM CST reply actions  

Berger signs three-year deal w/fins

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/NFL?page=0

Oh... Oh, that's giving me a clue. Yeah, ye-yeah, I've got a raging clue right now.

I was StarStruck at TBB/BSR, now...

by icStars on Feb 27, 2009 3:18 PM CST reply actions  

That's why the Boys tendered Proctor imo....

because they were afraid the fins would go after him.

by texstar on Feb 27, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions  

+1

Just a hunch, but that may be why we tendered all those guys…because of Miami…really irks me

by texstar on Feb 27, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Also Interesting on that link

Saying the Cowboys showing no interest in Lewis.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 3:19 PM CST reply actions  

What I took from the link...
Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Samari Rolle has refused a pay cut from the $4.1 million he is expected to make this season. With the signing of free-agent CB Domonique Foxworth (Falcons), Rolle could be released soon.

by AikmanNailedMySis on Feb 27, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions  

Saw that as well

But he’s always injuried.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions  

injured

I hate when i tab to fast.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions  

thats weird

because Canty isn’t a 4-3 DE and can’t rush that well. Probably looking at him as a DT.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 27, 2009 3:41 PM CST up reply actions  

DMN is saying that Canty has more interest from

4-3 teams than 3-4 team….I find that kinda interesting…Apparently in 8 games against the Giants, Canty has 30 tackles,3sacks, and 6 QB pressures.

by texstar on Feb 27, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions  

If Canty could apply pressure

Jerry would have already signed him. The 4-3 teams have to be looking at him as a DT.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 27, 2009 3:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Jerry doesn't feel the pressure to meet the asking price (yet?)

Oh... Oh, that's giving me a clue. Yeah, ye-yeah, I've got a raging clue right now.

I was StarStruck at TBB/BSR, now...

by icStars on Feb 27, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah

My only thought is teams may think he’s the next Albert, an inch taller, and 20 pounds lighter, put 20 pounds on him and he’s the same size as Albert.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions  

I never said he was.

I said teams may think he could be the next Albert.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 4:01 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm trying to think of why people

Would sign a kid who has under performed for how many years, teams are going to throw big money at him, based off of what?

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions  

I could understand 3-4 teams

because 3-4 DEs his size are rare, but 4-3 teams are a real head scratcher.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Feb 27, 2009 4:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes

I don’t know, sorry, I’m just thinking out loud, we’ll see, Canty is going to get a lot of money, a lot more then people think, or originally thought.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

+1

they were saying on Sirius that the Haynesworth deal just threw everything out of whack and Canty will probably get double what he thought he was getting. They actually were mad at the Skins for making such a ridiculous contract because of the recession. It will have a trickle down effect on the fans-cost of tickets,hot dogs etc.

by texstar on Feb 27, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions  

Denver has really been active thus far in free agency

Dawkins
Buckhalter
Arrington

Did I miss anybody?

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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 4:16 PM CST reply actions  

Nope

LOL I think you got everyone

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions  

i read that his role was gonna thin out in the upcoming 2009 season...

… so Belichick and Pioli did one of those friendship type of deals. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
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by silverblue5 on Feb 27, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions  

That I understand...

for the past 2 years the old guys have worn down towards the end of the season.

by texstar on Feb 27, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep

Chiefs are also hoping that friendship can land them Cassell.

by joey7289 on Feb 27, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions  

You can add Renaldo Hill

Oh... Oh, that's giving me a clue. Yeah, ye-yeah, I've got a raging clue right now.

I was StarStruck at TBB/BSR, now...

by icStars on Feb 27, 2009 4:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Well this isn't any fun.

I’m not use to the Boys just sitting back like this.

"If your good at something never do it for free." - The Joker

by houseofprime on Feb 27, 2009 4:23 PM CST reply actions  

Agree....

Jerry said that we wouldn’t do a big splash in FA but that it would be early. I think this quantifies as early.Right?

by texstar on Feb 27, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions  

They didn't do anything early last year either.

Zach Thomas came later on. As well as the trade for pac. Last big money free agent they splurged on was BIG Leonard Davis.

by TARHEEL PAUL on Feb 27, 2009 4:31 PM CST up reply actions  

I can't believe Haynesworth got

… ONE HUNDRED MEEELLION DOLLARS!

Congratulations Bob Hayes
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by Raul Villaronga on Feb 27, 2009 4:34 PM CST reply actions  

Boley and Canty in NY

Two things:

1) I really hope the Giants don’t get Boley. First, he appears to be an excellent player who is poised to make the leap to Pro Bowler with a good defensive front ahead of him. And second, he would be a huge bargain— the contract numbers that have been speculated are very low. For some reason, no one is pursuing him with much passion. To me, he is the best 4-3 strongside backer available, by a considerable amount.

2) As I think has been pointed out on this board, maybe by Raf, Chris Canty to the Giants makes no sense to me. First, he’s never played in a 4-3. So you’ve got to make that transition and the risk that comes with it. And second, he and Igor are the only two 3-4 DEs out there with any real talent this offseason, and a lot of new 3-4 teams are personnel-needy, so the Giants would have to outbid every 3-4 team for his services, just to get a guy who doesn’t really fit their scheme. Seems strange to me.

Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.

by Tim Wilson on Feb 27, 2009 5:11 PM CST reply actions  

Forget Boley

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/giants/2009/02/giants-boley-close-to-deal.html

For that kind of money we could keep Burnett, or re-sign Zach Thomas with money left over to grab another
CB, or S.

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

by APerfectStar on Feb 27, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions  

I’m not saying he is a fit for us. We run a 3-4.

But I think $5MM a year for Boley will prove to be a bargain. The guy is poised for stardom, and the Giants didn’t have to outbid ANYBODY for him.

This remains one of the big unreported stories of free agency for me.

Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.

by Tim Wilson on Feb 28, 2009 2:13 AM CST up reply actions  

+1...I'm a fan of Boley

and that was a great sign by NYG….

by CowboysRnumba1 on Feb 28, 2009 4:01 AM CST reply actions  

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