The latest on Miles Austin
Allow me to drop a little teaser, before the Austin stuff below. We're going to do some promotion for a current Cowboys player on the blog tomorrow. We'll be helping him announce a project. It's a guy who has gotten a lot of love from BTB, and the Cowboys fanbase in general, so be sure to drop by the blog tomorrow.
As far as Miles Austin goes, we're in a holding pattern. Here's the latest from The Star-Ledger in New Jersey.
Just talked to my guy and there's no word yet on whether the Jets intend to sign Cowboys restricted free agent wide receiver Miles Austin, who visited on Friday, to an offer sheet. The Jets have until this Friday to do so.
The writer's opinion of doing so?
My take is that Austin is better than any wide receiver the Jets could get in the second -- or perhaps even the first -- round (17th overall).
But the blogger at the NY Daily News disagrees.
Personally, I think surrendering a second-round pick for Austin would be a huge gamble, bordering on a gross miscalculation, but the Jets want a receiver and they evidently don't like what they see in the draft.
Matt Mosley spoke to Austin and reported this:
He told me that he met with new head coach Rex Ryan and several of his assistants, including offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, wide receivers coach Henry Ellard and running backs coach Anthony Lynn. Austin said he doesn't know whether the Jets will make an offer, but he expects to hear something by "midweek."
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"I just told them that if they throw me the ball, I'm gonna catch it," [Austin] said. "And I let them know that I'm a good locker-room guy."
Meanwhile, PFT reports that the Jets are bringing in a lot of WR's for their pre-draft visits.

DeMarcus Ware plans to get vocal this year and assert some leadership.
"I think so, because sometimes the young guys they come in and look for, they see he knows how to do it but can he tell me how to do it?" Ware says. "So with that being said, sometimes you need to be more of a vocal leader and if that's what it takes that's what I'm going to do."
On a ‘more creative' approach to the defense:
"So if you have guys like Terence Newman, Ken Hamlin, Bradie James everybody blitzing, they don't know exactly who to key on. So that's going to help a lot of guys out. I mean Wade (Phillips) -- he's a very creative guy. I mean, I know it's going to be some changes from last year, cause like you said there's mistakes that were made last year we want to improve on them this year and have some changes, I would consider that a lot."
Lots more in that article from Ware, check it out.
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Demarcus must not have spoken to Terrence Newman before he did this interview.
Terrence would have let him know that this defense isn’t creative at all.
by TARHEEL PAUL on Apr 13, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I imagine the guy who got 20 sacks out of it feels it's plenty creative
Nice comments from the Warewolf on vocal leadership, but I’m not sure if that’s something you can just tell yourself you’re gonna do and then all of a sudden you’re a vocal locker room leader. Seems like you either have that in your natural personality or you don’t. No knock on Ware, but he does not seem to be the locker room leader of this defense. Bradie James seems to be more of that guy. Which is perfectly fine— there is no rule saying your most talented player has to be your team leader.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 13, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Warewolf"
That’s gotta stick. Shouldn’t Ratliff be the “beast”?
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 13, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woody feels that Ware needs to be the guy and has always considered BJ to be the
Lockerroom spokesperson for the defense, which I think fits. When it comes to brass tacks who is the defense going to listen to, D-Ware.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Apr 13, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right, but...
You said, “I’m not sure if that’s something you can just tell yourself you’re gonna do and then all of a sudden you’re a vocal locker room leader. Seems like you either have that in your natural personality or you don’t.” Well, actually, what Ware is talking about is leadership, and leadership isn’t something you are born with; it is a learned trait. Probably he sees something that is needed here and feels that he can fill that void.
If a person isn’t used to this role, it may seem awkward at first, but all one has to do is just consciously assert himself a time or two and it starts feeling natural.
Unlike a Cowboys' season, in life, there may not be a next year.
by Reno Cowboy on Apr 13, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ware
has got the individual performance down. There isn’t a whole lot more he can contribute in that regard. But if he can start making the players around him better, we are going to do some serious damage.
by DoomsdayD75 on Apr 13, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it is Good News
That the Jets haven’t offered Miles a contract yet, I hope we get to keep him
by BishopWest on Apr 13, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Me2.
I wish they’d flip a coin already.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 13, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that...
the pursuit of Austin has ended. That’s cool, at least it gave us one week of possible scenarios to talk about.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
by AirforceBat on Apr 13, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rototimes reporting that the Jets will not offer Austin a contract, they don’t want to cough up the 2nd rd choice. Good news for Dallas.
E Tan! E Epi Tan!
by Bill in DC on Apr 13, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHOOOOO
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 13, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news, in my opinon...
I’m happy sticking with Miles and seeing what we’ve got in him this season. I feel like he’ll be a productive deep threat for us.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Apr 13, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang I wish the Jets would make a decision and get this over with
this is making me really nervous. I don’t want to see Austin go to another team. Even though I’m a Jerry fan to a certain extent, I’m really pissed he didn’t put a first round tender on him. Stupid.
by quincyyyyy on Apr 13, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It looks like Austin is staying a Cowboy! Now I can breath easier.
The Jets’ courtship of Cowboys WR Miles Austin is “dead,” according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
So much for that flirtation.
by quincyyyyy on Apr 13, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSS
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Apr 13, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably more of a oppurtunity
To talk to him just in case we don’t re-up him next yr.
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Apr 13, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quincy...nice post on nfldraftcountdown...
on which LT would be a good developmental project in the middle rounds
by nicholas.rodriguez on Apr 13, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome! Tecate time!
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 13, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL at the guy who posted
JETS=Just end the season. That’s classic.
by Benthere on Apr 13, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish Austin will have a break out year ~500 yards and 6-7 TDs, I wish coaches let him off the hook for ST, where
he gets injured all the time, same with Hurd, if RW was playing ST he wont make it through half of the season, if TO was a sixth rounder and became one of the best, how come we cant luck out on Austin or Hurd?
Correct me if I am mistaken, but wasn’t Jimmy Smith a Cowboy before he flourished as a receiver. So there is a hope.
by dcfanz on Apr 13, 2009 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just don't see it.
I just see Austin as a straightline guy and not much else, he looks like a good athlete playing receiver.
"I see the door, I just get off on running through the wall." - Young Tripp
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Apr 14, 2009 6:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you could say the same thing about Randy Moss
He is just a straight line receiver with enormous athletic ability, sounds a lot like Austin.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Apr 14, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me and you can't disagree on this one......your on point with that compasion..
Not saying Austin is the next Randy Moss, but Moss is clearly a straight line WR. He doesn’t run routes very well, but uses his speed and height to his advantage.
by Boyzfan94 on Apr 14, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huge gamble?
Personally, I think surrendering a second-round pick for Austin would be a huge gamble, bordering on a gross miscalculation, but the Jets want a receiver and they evidently don’t like what they see in the draft.
Over a guy who has never set foot in the NFL?
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Apr 13, 2009 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly
Celebrity or Imposter?
YOU Decide...
http://www.xanga.com/metaltometal/689036052/celebrity-or-imposter/
by silverblue5 on Apr 13, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think from the other side
I wouldn’t be wild about coughing up a second rounder for a guy with Austin’s pedigree on another roster. Most Cowboy fans have watched Austin and like him, but to someone who looks at the deal on paper, it looks like a steep price.
(Romo) still gets excited when he buys a new t-shirt at Target for crying out loud
by I_miss_Switzer on Apr 14, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point.
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
by Wmillion on Apr 14, 2009 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoping Austin stays
I don’t want him to be another Patrick Jeffers, someone who had a solid season for a 3rd or 4th receiver (1998) in Dallas and then left to catch 12 TDs and over 1000 yards the next year for the Panthers.
by DavidH22 on Apr 13, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So it's looking like Austin stays in Big D, I gather
That’s awesome. The extra second would have been nice, but the more I thought about it, the less comfortable I was with seeing Austin playing for another team this year.
And I’ll bet the pre-post teaser is MartyB related. Just a hunch.
Epic Fail since 1985
by the red scare on Apr 13, 2009 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of MartyB
I just hope he’s the guy that really gets more a chance this year. Well, him and Felix. Keep Austin for a deep threat, but use Witten, MartyB, and the 3-headed monster to make your offense go. Felix is our first round pick this year, seeing how we barely had him last year. Felix and MartyB can give this offense more than any 2 draft picks can help Philly. Two guys we barely saw last year can be the difference in the NFC East.
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now."
--Bruce Coslet
by SB Six on Apr 14, 2009 6:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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