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Let's Keep in Touch - Ex-Cowboys from 2008

Did you ever wonder what happened to some of your old buddies? You know, some of those crazy guys from high school or college? Some go on and do well. Others? Uh, not so good.

This is just a quick update on some of our most recent buds that we no longer hang with; a quick look at what these gentlemen are doing now that they no longer wear the star.

Star-divide

Adam Jones is going to be back on TV this month on Pros vs Joes. Doesn't the Pros appearance on this show indicate that they are retired from their sport? I sure hope the scheduling doesn't conflict with Michael Irvin's new show.

Tank Johnson is looking like he might be wearing stripes! Tiger stripes! He recently had an interview with the Bengals and there is apparently some degree of mutual interest.  Former Cowboys and now Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has been doing his due diligence on Tank Johnson and apparently he and head coach Marvin Lewis think Tank can contribute to the Bengals defense. During Hard Knocks, Tank looked like he was going to have a breakout year. He was saying that his workouts and attitude made him a ‘Beast'. Yeh, a tiger I guess.

Speaking of the Bengals, Roy Lee Williams, the former Dallas Cowboy safety, had an interview and workout with them on March 19. Since then he has been flying under the radar with barely any mention of him in the news. He has had no contract offer announcements.  His agent stated that there were several teams interested in his services but I have heard nothing since the Bengals meeting. This was a drastic fall from grace. From first-round to nowhere-around.

Terrell Owens is of course the Buffalo Bills newest star. Owens has opted not to participate in the voluntary team workouts. You can still purchase an autographed T.O. Buffalo Bills replica jersey for $229.00 at T.O's web site.

Kevin Burnett signed with the Chargers, Chris Canty with the Giants, Anthony Henry was trade-bait for Jon Kitna and Joe Berger signed with the South Beach Cowboys.

Zach Thomas, Keith Davis, Carlos Polk, and Brooks Bollinger are still on the free agent market. Is it possible that we could end up seeing any of these gentleman back in a Cowboys uniform if none get the kind of offer they are hoping for?

Leave it to Beaver. Bruce Read, the former special teams coach, is a Beaver. He was officially hired as the special teams coordinator for the Oregon State Beavers football team having been there twice before. Once a Beaver always a Beaver.

Brian Stewart is still looking for a position. I haven't seen anything on him in the news since he interviewed with the Rams as a secondary coach.  Steve Spagnuolo hired Clayton Lopez for that spot. I didn't admire Stewart as a defensive coordinator - I felt he was way out of his league. I did admire him for the gracious and professional way he handled his dismissal. He was a gentleman all the way.

OK, that's it for some of the old gang. I wish them all well.

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i kindof feel bad for roy

i mean i liked him and really wish last year he wouldof been what we all know he can be. which is a pretty good saftey…. if darren could of been around a couple more years to help groom him and teach him how to cover a little better i think he would still be considered one ot the top safteys in the leauge

by regaberto on Apr 7, 2009 1:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think I posted something similiar a while back.

I realize Roys’ talents don’t match up well with the safety position anymore since it has evolved over the past few years. But I sure did enjoy those first few years when he could make a receiver think twice about coming across the middle.

by Benthere on Apr 7, 2009 2:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't just about the position evolving

From reports I’ve read, from people I respect, Roy played a big role in going from where he was to where he is. When you see the position “evolving” it’s up to you to make sure you work that much harder and make the commitment to staying on top. It doesn’t sound like he did that.

by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 7, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Screw Roy Williams.

He got a fat contract extension and then quit on the team. I hope I never have to see him play football again.

by DoomsdayD75 on Apr 7, 2009 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you forgot about Bad Johnson...

I mean…Brad Johnson….no wait.

by ziggy19 on Apr 7, 2009 6:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Between Matt Jones and Reggie Williams

The Jags receiving corps sounds like the ’90s cowboys… minus the talent.

by JimmyJohnson on Apr 7, 2009 7:21 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ex-Jags

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

by AirforceBat on Apr 7, 2009 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind seeing Zach Thomas back

The guys a tough old professional. I doubt he would accept the role but if he would sign for backup money to play a backup role I think it would be great.

by StillHateTheGiants on Apr 7, 2009 7:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering about Zach Thomas too ...

I don’t have much faith in Keith Brooking at this point. And considering Brooking turns 34 (and Thomas 36) this season, both those guys could use a little extra time off. Besides, we have zero depth at that position (Barbie?) I would feel ok about our ILBs with James, Brooking and Thomas manning two positions.

by TCBinNYC on Apr 7, 2009 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We should resign Killa

as a special team ace and backup safety, he was one of the few guys still playing with passion last december and he seems to have a postive effect on the team mentality. Maybe now that he has gotten zero interest from the rest of the league, he will just accept his role with the cowboys. Z. Thomas would be a good resigning for depth also.

by Billito on Apr 7, 2009 8:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Agreed. Just a roleplayer but plays the role well.

by eliason on Apr 7, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My Heros Have Always Been Coyboys

and they still are today.

I don’t know why Roy Williams seemed to lose his zest for the game.He was a great strong safety for a few years.Then he couldn’t seem to cover a TE.The Giants always seemed to get a TD on him.Alway wondered why he couldn’t move to LB because he was a heavy hitter.

Tank and Pacman were a gamble of small risks for possible great returnsNot much ventured not much lost.Remember Columbo was anoter of those gambles and he has paid off.

For the most part I look at these guy as addition by subtraction.

We won the division with TO but he was hurt for the game with the Giants.He is just not the elite reciever he was when he came to the Cowboys and after the locker room crap it was time to cut our losses.

I hope in the future we sign guys with character rather than a bunch of characters.

by TCB Orange Dino on Apr 7, 2009 9:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TO not elite? A bit deranged are we?

by DavidLaFleur on Apr 7, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only Polk Should Return

He made an immediate impact on special teams. The rest of them constitute addition by subtraction.

Roy Williams will be picked up by someone, but they’ll be disapointed by what they get.

by GhostofGaryHogeboom on Apr 7, 2009 9:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mmmmm

The ST coach Wade hired for an NFL position is only qualified to handle a college team and the defensive coordinator he hired still doesn’t have a job. Not a very well put-together staff by the HC(Hillbilly Clown).

But it’s no surprise really. If Wade were fired back when he was suppose to(the day after he was hired) he would not have a HC position any where in the NFL. This HC is still the biggest problem we have even if we skipped the draft and forfeited all 11 picks

by cow_fanatic on Apr 7, 2009 9:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1,000

Wow, unfortunately the evidence is really starting to pile up…

by Starred4Life on Apr 7, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a well thought intelligent post.

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

by AirforceBat on Apr 7, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stephen Bowen resigned!

I know, hard to get excited about a backup D lineman, but he seemed to bring it when he was in there. And losing Canty, it helps to keep this guy. He’ll definitely be a factor in the rotation.
On the newswire, 1 year, $ 1.545 M.

And neither Miles Austin nor Hurd are signed yet? Should be some news there soon.

by Realist Larry on Apr 7, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

I remember him making plays with limited opportunities. Definitely a very solid back up.

"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips

by MrMinority on Apr 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn when did i miss burnett getting signed?

by DavidLaFleur on Apr 7, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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