Assessing this year's Free Agency

Hard to believe I am saying this, but it is true.

Kitna is a significant upgrade over anything we had on the roster and I have questions about Romo’s ability to get through a 16 game season in the NFC East when the book on Romo says pressure and beating the snot out of him will force him to make trademark stupid decisions.

Brooking is a great insurance policy against Carpenter (or Burnett if they retain him) from faltering, plus, he’s a rock in the locker room.

Those lamenting Henry’s exit haven’t watched the tape too closely. Opposing teams are pissed that we let him go because his 10-yard cushion on speed receivers was a guaranteed 3rd down conversion in crunch time. He’s always been a stiff-hipped CB playing out of position.

Now, find me a safety somewhere. Sean Jones anyone?

The Venting anger of alot of fans over the Henry/Kitna trade? I myself wanted to watch Kitna get hurt last year by our Defense for calling out Brady James and everyone else, saying we sucked. I hated hearing that, but was that me really hating to hear the truth? It still hurts, and Kitna may be a loudmouth, but I will get a big laugh when I hear that Jay Ratliff pounded him into the turf in training camp (Um, maybe that would not be so good since he is our backup QB now) and no matter what I have to support him. Who knows, maybe his vocal and LOUD mouth might be good for this team. His arrogance knows no end (possibly). So much for the humble quarterback.

As far as Henry is concerned, I really liked him as a person, but unfortunately, football is a business and less a sport these days. To say he was a liability in pass coverage is understating the point. I myself wanted him to be moved to safety YEARS ago, but have now seen enough deterioration of his play to realize that such a move will not benefit the Cowboys enough, so although sad, I must say it seems like the bosses are realizing where we are weak in pass coverage and willing to do something about it is a good step, so despite all the negativity about the moves, I must say that we have become stronger and I give both moves thumbs up. We finally have come to realize that the “Glamour” moves are not the only ones that benefit the team. We have to hit on some of these blue collar type players too. We also cleared cap space to give Demarcus what he deserves. Next up is dealing with Roy Williams, then getting a SS, And adressing NT.

Kitna was no slouch at QB, and his relationship with Roy could help facilitate a better relationship on the field with him and Romo. An upgrade at ILB, and now we’re in decent shape going into the draft.

I don’t think we’re as thin at corner as people would think. Assuming Newman remains healthy(a big assumption, given the last few years, I know), we’re in decent shape. Scandrick and Jenkins both looked decent enough to hold their own, and either would represent an upgrade in the starting line up over Henry. That said, I wouldn’t be upset at all if Dallas either picked up a cheap FA or drafted another CB in the later rounds.

Jerry’s doing all the right things, oddly enough. Not making any huge moves, but doing just enough to subtly improve the team. Now I can go back to worrying about re-signing Ware.

Like Roy Willy, Henry’s production no longer matched his cap value. Getting significant cap savings in the last year of a contract is big.

My best guess is that Roy Willy was the trade bait, but Henry became an acceptable alternative.

Does this mean we get the Thong back? Probably. He’ll take a pay cut and play with a chip. We’ll also be looking for an upgrade in the draft, a mid-level FA, and/or from our current roster.

As for CB, Chandus is correct. We have extreme depth and Henry was nothing more than a progress stopper. Play your 1st rounder and feel blessed you found your nickel guy in the 5th round. Ball is VERY fast and just needs a little more seasoning to quit fouling and just trust his talent, which is significant.

Oh, and we draft CBs every year (you know the saying “you can never have enough…”). How would a rookie make the roster with Henry on it.

All-in-all, a great move in that you get your backup QB and cap relief.

GloryDayz has the article up showing the wealth of talent still available in free agency.

Bullocks, Phillips, Sensabaugh, Leonard, and Butler are all under 30 (most 26 or 27) and all started on decent teams.

The list of veterans is also decent and some can still play, like Sharper, Mike Brown and Lawyer Milloy.

Why would a $4 million safety that’s lost his nerve and can’t cover bring anything? Hell, we don’t even want him.

And by now I believe that Watkins isn’t even talented enough for the NFL. The guy has height, runs fast and that’s it. Terrible instincts.