The Valley Ranch Review: Are the Cowboys Set at Wide Receiver?
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 20, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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[Update]: Wide receiver Sam Hurd signed his 1-year tender today.
The possibility is still out there for a big-name WR, like Anquan Boldin or Braylon Edwards, landing somewhere (other than Dallas) in the NFC East. In a way, the Cowboys have already brought in a big-name WR by trading their first-rounder to Detroit for Roy Williams.
Tim Cowlishaw states that the RW trade is one of two reasons that a name such as Boldin's is no longer linked to Dallas.
I think the other reason the Cowboys don't appear to be interested in veteran wide receivers is owner Jerry Jones' determination to show that the team already is deep enough at the position.
And that would seem to be a big mistake.
ESPN lists wide receiver as the Cowboys' first need in the draft.
Cowboys still interested in Matt Jones?
With five out of the 30 prospects brought into Valley Ranch being linebackers, Dallas seems rather interested in bolstering the defensive side of the ball.
One Cowboy, who is in his contract year, is defensive end Marcus Spears. His play this season should determine whether Dallas re-signs him (after Mr. Ware, of course).
Sony is teaming up with the Cowboys in the new super-duper stadium. They aren't after naming rights, are they?
Sony is being designated as the "Official HD Television" of the Dallas Cowboys. Future plans and sponsorship opportunities may also include the use of Sony consumer electronics devices such as Blu-ray Disc players or Playstation systems, to add to the level of fan excitement during games.
Be sure to check out the Science Channel's in-depth look at the Cowboys' new stadium-tonight at 8 o'clock (PST).
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ESPN Knows NOTHING
I hate that they decide what our team needs are and then when we to don’t draft what they perceive the needs to be they claim our draft is a bust.
+1
BSPN worldwide leader in completely missing the boat on the Cowboys. It’s no wonder Cowlishaw got the Around the Horn gig.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
How have we drafted?
Over the past 10 years we have selected 77 players. Of those 77; 24 are on the current roster. A little over 31% success rate. Now a few of them were lost to free agency like Canty and Burnett. Of those 24; 11 are starters and several more are key contributors.
ESPN is onto something...WR is a real need guys..take the blinders off for a second..
We lose RW or Austin we are in trouble, especially Austin…He is the only true burner we have. I’m not saying Robiskie is, but I would feel better with him as the #3 or #4 than Hurd, Stanback or even Crayton. Robiskie may not beat out Crayton at first, but at some point during the season he would.
I know Robiske is more polished as a WR
But Tate seems to be a lot more athletic and can help in the return game as well. If Dallas is going to take a WR early (which I am against) don’t you think it should be someone with game breaking talent rather than someone who will most likely never be a #1 WR? I don’t see how Robiske helps enough to use a 2nd round pick on.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Those are exactly my thoughts on Robiskie, he’s a #2 WR and won’t make game breaking plays imo, and I think there are other players that would have a more immediate impact and make more game breaking and game changing plays. Also, I’m really starting to come around on Tate and we can get him in the 4th round, basically because he got hurt otherwise he’d have gone a lot sooner (only thing we have to hope is that he’s not going to have any more injury problems). I also like Brooks Foster a lot (he won’t return punts or kickoffs though, which is the added bonus with Tate).
by The Triplets on Apr 20, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Triplets, in my mock, I've got us..
picking both Brandon Tate and Jarrett Dillard. Check out the fanpost “if everyone’s got a mock” by me. It’s all in fun though, nothing serious. I just want 3 specific players (okay, maybe 4)
Lawrence Sidbury Jr
Jasper Brinkley
Darcel McBath
Jarrett Dillard
Brandon Tate
Louis Vasquez
look, I know that’s more than 4, but we also need a CB for crying out loud, so I don’t know what I want.
"Amongst the enemy's Lair, there will always be a DallasPalace!"
by DallasPalace on Apr 20, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
ya i know, but I think it's more of a consensus of players we like
in my mock (which has us taking too many players btw)
i have
2 (51) Louis Delmas, Western Michigan, FS 5-11 202
3 (69) Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond, OLB 6-2 266
4 (103) Sammie Lee Hill, Stillman, DT 6-4 329
4 (119) Jason Williams, Western Illinois, OLB 6-1 241
5 (157) Joel Bell, Furman, OT 6-7 315
5 (167) Bradley Fletcher, Iowa, CB 6-1 196
6 (172) Mike Wallace, Mississippi, WR 6-0 199
6 (197) Cornelius Lewis, Tennessee State, G 6-3 332
6 (208) Everette Pedescleaux, Northern Iowa, DE 6-6 305
7 (211) Vaughn Martin, Western Ontario DT 6-3 331
7 (228) Matt Slauson, Nebraska, G 6-6 313 (After reading quincy’s pimp my cat post I’d change it to Roger Allen).
and I’d really like Tate and Dillard, thing is I also really like Wallace and I decided to just take one.
My list of have to have’s is
Lawrence Sidbury
Jason Williams
Vaughn Martin
Mike Wallace/Brandon Tate/Jarret Dillard
I like your mock, except I could do without Louis Vasquez, I’d rather have Roger Allen or Joel Bell, and McBath isn’t bad but I’d prefer Delmas, Moore, Chung, or Bradley Fletcher but I could live with him
by The Triplets on Apr 20, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Would be Craytons replacement next year......
He is quick, runs great routes with excellent hands. Whoever we draft OL, LB, safety etc.., wont be a starter or contrbute a whole lot this season.
I like Dillard to fill that role
He’s got the same skills as Robiske with a cheaper price tag.
Feb. 27 -- Veteran free agency signing period begins. Trading period begins.
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
by APerfectStar on Apr 20, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Dillard a lot
and he should be available in the 5th.
Dillard's not fast
but he is very quick and has good hands. Also dummies don’t go to Rice so he is probably a smart guy.
it's strange
it seems like some people have a soft spot for players from Texas on this site. I wonder why…
Dillard would take a while to develop, someone like Robiskie could start from day one.
You can say that about any positon
If we lose 50% of the starters at any position and there would be a big drop off. Any depth at any positon would be a plus. I think the unproven areas are Safety and a need for backup OT.
+1
Example, he linebackers and imo an injury there could cause much bigger problems than an injury to a WR. However, I’m hoping we do draft a couple (Mike Wallace and Brandon Tate for example).
by The Triplets on Apr 20, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
WR is a need
but I hope we take a center with the 51st pick and a safety with the 3rd rounder. That would mean we would have to get lucky to a decent receiver to fall to the top of the 4th round. Hopefully if we run the ball better the passing game will have more receivers running free in the secondary.
so guys maybe I like linebackers too much but
I would love it if we drafted, Lawrence Sidbury Jr., Jason Williams, and Jasper Brinkley. Two out of the three would be great too. I love Sidbury and Williams.
Spears..
Probably be his last year with us…I don’t know how you can justify giving him a new contract when you just let Canty go who is a better player. Some team will over pay for Spears like the Giants did with Canty. Next year we go get the best 3-4 DE in the draft I say.
I would love
to get a good, young WR & S but don’t forget the protection problems we had last year. If you can’t block it doesn’t matter who your WR is. May be the Cowboys scouts are high on Doug Free? Flo is on his last leg so LT better be looked at. For some reason though, I think the Boys go D with that 2nd round pick. I won’t be surprised with a LB being the pick.
Extending Flo's contract was the worst Jerry move ever
by bleedinbluensilver on Apr 20, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Flo had them by the b*lls...we had to extend him.
There was no one on the roster capable of replacing him.
I agree.
Althoug, the big guy frustrated me last year, I gotta think that the hotel will be back and Free will be one more year closer to contributing.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 21, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think it would look good to have the stadium of America's team
to be named after a non-American company. Not that I care that much, but I can imagine some that would.
What's that guys deal
Can we even depend on him? If we can’t then we shouldn’t sign him as talented as he is.
Roy, Miles, and Jones
would be a hell of a group at receiver. I love the idea of signing Matt Jones, assuming the league doesn’t offer up too severe of a punishment for his violating his probation. I’m totally on the “sign Matt Jones” bandwagon.
That said, it’d be a great idea to draft another receiver to develop and function as a plan B. We still need a punt returner, so another receiver could easily work his way onto the roster and contribute immediately that way.
Epic Fail since 1985
by the red scare on Apr 20, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we please stop with the Matt Jones to Dallas!!.....
Not happening..period!.. The guy is going to be suspended as many as 8 games this season…… Jones sucks anyway…another converted QB who never made it….
BTW..Jerry is done with these players with character issues, especially ones with substance abuse problems so you might as well move on..
Jerry will NEVER sign Matt Jones suspension or no suspension.
+1000000000
Red and Black!! Red and Black!! Red and Black!! Congrats boys first time in team history over .500
by aussie_cowboy on Apr 21, 2009 3:44 AM CDT up reply actions
What specifically makes him a perfect fit?
Except that he’s currently unemployed and available, what else gets you excited?
by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 21, 2009 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions
he's unemployed because they don't know if he'll play
but IF he does, dallas would be a perfect fit. A speed WR who can catch and take some pressure of Roy. And you get him at a very affordable price. He was Jax’s best WR last year…he’s pretty good.
this is what i do...i guarantee.
He is good...
But he’s a knucklehead and he hasn’t shown any sense of dependability.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
If a WR drops, great.
If not, we need to try and hit on a OT in the second round.
"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
Anyone else find it ironic?
Sony wants to be the official “HDTV TV” sponsor when the video boards at the stadium are Mitsubishi? I just kind of lol’d..
Yeah I noticed that too, maybe Sony is going to give JJ the better deal.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
Any word about Austin's contract extension?
Are they going to wait until after the draft to work on it?
April 25-26 -- NFL Draft
Wow Cowlishaw!
The Cowboys aren’t interested in Boldin because of the RW trade? Thanks for the news flash
the Science Channel show on the new stadium
was really interesting, I have to tip my hand to iron workers, those guys really earn their money.
I’m psyched to see that architectual marvel in person.
In Romo we Trust
I TiVo'd it.
Really looking forward to watching it tonight.
Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Draft Nick Reed. Say that fast, five times!
by Aaron Novinger on Apr 21, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Just read that...
Hakeem Nicks is being compared to Irvin, style of play wise.
Pretty lofty comparison, not that it matters, but I still found it interesting.
They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.
I can see that
both are physical receivers who can fight for the ball in a crowd and make plays. I see Nicks as a 1st rounder easily.
In Romo we Trust
Romo bringing the heat.
Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo shot a final-round, 3-under 69 to erase a three-shot deficit and win the Will County Amateur Championship on April 20.
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
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