The VRR: NFC East Meets AFC West; Cowboys Quiet in Supplemental Draft
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 17, 2009 1:00 AM CDT
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PrintThe Cowboys certainly will face some tough teams this season. As always, the other NFC East teams tend to be a handful, no matter how much momentum Dallas has built going into each matchup. The East will battle the South and all of its young talent in the NFC. In the AFC, an easier task. Could the AFC West be a division that the Cowboys sweep? If they do, it sure would help their chances of a much desired return to the playoffs.
The Cowboys begin their quest against the West in Denver (10/4). The Broncos are in a bit of a rebuilding phase with new head coach Josh McDaniels. The following week they travel to Kansas City (10/11) where the Chiefs will be led by their new head coach and former Dallas wide receivers coach, Todd Haley. They, too, are rebuilding. Greg Ellis will play his first regular season game in Cowboys Stadium when the Raiders make a Thanksgiving Day visit (11/26). Unfortunately for Oakland, the Cowboys have been kicking some serious butt when the aroma of turkey and stuffing hits the air. The Chargers (12/13) look to be the toughest opponent the Cowboys face from this division. The game is in Arlington, but it's in December.
Even getting three of four against the AFC West wouldn't be too shabby. Two or less would be more than disappointing.
Matt Mosely lists seven things to watch in this season's inter-conference matchups between the NFC East and AFC West. He has the San Diego @ Dallas game twice on the list.
1. Wade Phillips gets a look at his old defense: The Cowboys' head coach helped Shawne Merriman have the best season of his career when he was the defensive coordinator in San Diego. In fact, the Chargers' defense hasn't been nearly as dominant since Phillips brought his version of the 3-4 to Dallas. The Chargers will play on the road against the Browns and then come to Dallas on Dec. 13. It will be a great opportunity to see Merriman and DeMarcus Ware on the same field. The Cowboys opted for Ware over Merriman, and at this point, it looks like they made the right decision.
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4. Another reason I love that Cowboys-Chargers matchup Dec. 13: Chargers coach Norv Turner thinks he should've been the successor to Bill Parcells in Dallas, although he's always very complimentary of Phillips. Turner would've been exactly what Tony Romo needs -- someone who won't accept the careless mistakes. I think Phillips and Turner will bring a little something extra to this game.
More VRR after the jump.
Nothing but crickets chirped for the Cowboys during the NFL's Supplemental Draft on Thursday. Thirty other teams stayed just as quiet. The only team who did select a player was the Redskins. They gave up a third-rounder in next year's draft to select DE Jeremy Jarmon.
This doesn't mean Dallas can't check out the leftovers. Supposedly, there were some talented players that made themselves eligible. Here's a short list:
Former Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon is considered the crown jewel, though Texas Tech defensive end McKinner Dixon, Tennessee safety Demetrice Morley and Kansas State wide receiver Deon Murphy also show NFL-caliber athleticism on film.
Western Kentucky linebacker Blake Boyd, Central Michigan offensive lineman Pete McMahon, Southern Mississippi receiver Torris Magee and Florida State receiver Corey Surrency aren't likely to be drafted, but could earn a workout with teams.
Speaking of drafts, SBNation's Mocking The Draft has the Cowboys taking a defensive tackle in next year's first round. Personally, I don't see Dallas drafting so high.
14. Cowboys- Ndamukong Suh DT, Nebraska
Who really knows what Jerry Jones is going to do in the first round? He may go after a QB if Romo fails to win the 2010 Super Bowl. Suh is a massive force in the middle, and will command a double team all of 2009. He could be a big time force next to DeMarcus Ware.
It feels as if it has been a while since we talked some Bobby C. He's been prepping to fill Kevin Burnett's vacated nickel linebacker spot.
Carpenter has worked hard this offseason to get leaner, losing five pounds, with the idea that he would have to turn and run with a lot of tight ends in this projected role. In fact, Carpenter said he has worked out with Tony Romo and Jason Witten — a player he often goes up against in practice — this offseason to work on his footwork and change-of-direction skills.
Doug Free was named to CBSSports' Mid-American Conference All-Decade Team.
Nick Eatman takes a close look at the Cowboys' left guard position.
The Ravens re-signed OLB Terrell Suggs to a six-year, $63 million contract. This could help determine the value of DeMarcus Ware's upcoming contract extension.
Hat tip to thejanusman for the FanPost.
Jamie Dukes ranks Cowboys fans as third best in the league. Ha, ha. We beat the Giants who he slotted at number four.
The San Francisco Cowboys? This SF Chronicle article discusses the resemblance the current 49ers team has with, or hopes to have with, the Cowboys teams of the '90s.
Thoughts are with legendary Cowboys head coach, Jimmy Johnson, whose father died Monday at the age of 90.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse will be hosting a benefit dinner for Rich Behm.
The event is July 19 at the steakhouse in Dallas and costs $500, with reservations required. For more information, call 214-366-2000.
Smashburgers are now BIGGer than ever. Leonard Davis partnered up with the Smashburger chain to open up 30 of the Colorado-based restaurants in the Dallas area.
Says Davis in the press release, "I've had great success in the NFL, and my career with the Cowboys continues to drive me. But I wanted a business opportunity that made sense with my life after football. Smashburger has all the right things in place to be a huge success in Dallas and nationwide. They have a great management team and a compelling concept, and the burgers are hands down the best I've had."
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How the supplemental draft works
[am re-posting this — previously on fanposts]
I saw on DC.com fan questions and comments about the recent supplemental draft. Several comments weren’t correct so I thought I’d add some details…
The supplemental draft is a blind draft. Teams privately enter their maximum bid for an illegible player. The selling price for the player is established by first losing bid (this is called a 2nd price auction). For example, the Deadskins selected Jeremy Jamon in the 3rd round because they bid 3rd round or higher (ie., 2nd or 1st) for the player and another team in the auction bid a lower 3rd round pick or a lower round pick (ie., 5th or 6th, etc.) In this way, a team could bid a 1st round pick for a player and get his rights for free if no other team bid on the player. btw., order within a round is based on the team’s draft order (pre-trades) in the preceding April draft.
When we acquired Steve Walsh in the Jimmy era, we (stupidly) bid our first round pick for him. As we had the first pick of the preceding April draft (I think), we had the highest rated pick and were guaranteed to win the player. The only unknown was what pick we’d have to forfeit. Unfortunately, there was another team that also bid its first pick for Steve. Had the next highest bid been a 2nd rounder, we would have forfeiting our 2nd round pick instead of the 1st in the following April draft.
A total LIE
In fact, Carpenter said he has worked out with Tony Romo and Jason Witten — a player he often goes up against in practice — this offseason to work on his footwork and change-of-direction skills.
Romo doesn’t work out. Ha! Everyone but PFW knows that. This ranks up there with the so-called lunar landing for all-time hoaxes.
Is it just me, or do the Redskins seem to always feel like their next year’s draft picks are burning a hole in Danny’s pocket?
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
I didn't think the Foreskins had any picks next year
by StillHateTheGiants on Jul 17, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
In fact I think
they owe the league some picks back…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
Well they are in Washington and having a deficit is not uncommon.
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. Gen. George Patton
I also have to say this
Mosely is trying way too hard to convince people that he’s not Cowboys-biased. He now slams Romo and the team at every opportunity. I used to enjoy reading his stuff, but I’ve had to stop as the sound of him sucking up to Eagles and Giants fans turns my stomach.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
Mosely sucks
He is completely biased against the cowboys now and is firmly entrenched at the ESPN teat talking about how incredible the eagles and giants are.
Man, the cowboys need to kick some butt this year to shut some people up.
disagree
I think Aikman is fair, and if we are honest, there has been plenty to criticize the Cowboys over since he retired. My friends who are Giants and Eagles fans think he is a Cowboys homer, so I am taking that as evidence of his neutrality and fairness
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
but you have to realize
that Eagles and GMen fans think that anyone who doesn’t hate or think the Cowboys suck is a Cowboys homer.
In Romo we Trust
that is not true, they just know Aikman was a Cowboy and make the assumption
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
And that pretty much describes us
It’s almost impossible to not be biassed when you are passionate fans. Some of the things I read on here presented as facts or absolutes don’t pass the smell test either.
by StillHateTheGiants on Jul 17, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
When no one likes you and your not a pompous ass like Joe Buck (Aikmans not) then you are probably fair.
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. Gen. George Patton
Buck has a great play-by-play voice.
This is the #1 tandem in the NFL. I don’t know why there’s so much criticism on them. Aikman is just trying to stay objective.
All eyes on Free.
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 17, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
my only criticism of Buck is that he thinks he is the moral conscience of sports
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
ha ha ha....remember when Randy Moss fake mooned GB fans and rubbed on the uprights??
funniest part of that whole thing was Buck and his moral outrage…good times
Buck turns my stomach
The only thing worse than a total pencil neck geek is a pencil neck geek who really believes he’s cool. That guy has no idea how nerdy he is. Where his ego came from is beyond comprehension to me. You know he was one of those kids everyone hated and tortured with constant practical jokes.
by StillHateTheGiants on Jul 17, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
exactly, and Moss only did it that because GB fans mooned him from the end zone
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
Actually he said that they moon the team when they are on the team bus
everytime they come to play at Lambeau.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
Sean I don't care what he says
about the Cowboys, but when he gushes about McNabb or Eli then I get mad.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
i think that aikman goes out of his way to pump up the other team...
i know that deep down he probably is pulling for the boys (and everyone else is thinking this) but i think he goes out of his way to show that he is not….as a matter of fact – turn down the volume on aikman/buck/fox when they do cowboys games
one game in particular stands out…2005 season, cowboys @ redskins…cowboys getting stomped 35-0 in 4thQ and aikman going on about how his favorite player in the nfl is clinton portis, best coach in nfl is joe gibbs and i thought i was going to be sick
yawn
are these posts being recycled from the other 500 times this topic has been discussed?
by StillHateTheGiants on Jul 17, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Portis makes my top 15, the guy is damned good, and his press conferences are comic gold
Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey
On a funny note...
Romo was spotted with a blonde in a Hollywood Night Spot after his break-up with Jessica. Any guess on who the long haired blonde was?
no thanks
im a guy
'he nails an open three from the corner....just like you and me, this one was made by penetration' - Truthaboutit - Round 1 Game 5 Recap
Carpenter?
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
Ya...
Barbie seems to be everywhere with him…i heard this on the TICKET..they were making fun of this too…
So Romo has a type...
Blonde and big boobs?
Everything's looking up, Milhouse!
by accidental innuendo on Jul 17, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
gotta disagree...
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
Can now reply on Iphone.
The posts during the regular season games are going to be even longer.
by JoeWho on Jul 17, 2009 8:19 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Well you know what that means.
We might as well give up now and not even play the season.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
well, at least we won last year's SB?
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
Oh my GOD
The 1st and 10 show this morning is saying that Martellus Bennett should be fined by the league and suspended 4-6 games.
Skip Bayliss and some dork are scrambling, twisting ankles, scuffing their knees to climb on top of a higher, more sanctimonious soap box than the other one.
-I’m offended.
-No I’M offended.
-I’m REALLY offended.
-I’m white, obviously, BUT I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE OFFENDED ABOUT ANYTHING IN MY LIFE. and let’s be clear about my ethnicity, so I’m going to say this for some reason, Even though I’m not from the hood, and I don’t know street lingo and i have no black friends and young people scare me, this offends me.
-I’m African American, obviously, and as such I represent every African American who’s ever lived when I’m on TV and I’m speaking for them. In this day and age, why can’t a 22 year old not understand that he plays football and therefore represents every other young person and every African American and should lead a perfect life and not exhibit a unique character. He should be euthanized.
And then they go on about how the Cowboys should release him and how he’s no good and how he’ll never be any good and how in college there are more sound bytes of him mouthing off than video of him making plays.
1. I hate sanctimony. I LOATHE sanctimony from sports figures. And sanctimony from f’ing idiots who’s job is to cover personalities and trends in sports and to gossip because they feel they are some how arbiters of sports’ morality makes my blood boil.
2. These are sports guys. They don’t know how good Martellus Bennett is? Idiots.
They remind me of my governor, Mark Sanford. Said to Clinton that he had “moral certainty” on his side to cast down Clinton as dishonorable and unfit. Oh yeah, Mark? Anyone who thinks they are morally superior to anyone is a f’ing ahole.
Any time Skip Bayliss – who’s on tv probably because housewives like his brand of crap at 10am, no sports people will work with him or even mention him – takes the moral high ground and claims that something disgusts him or offends him, he should be forced to say, That offends me ona deep moral basis, like the time when I told the world Troy Aikman was gay for no other reason to see how it played and gain noteriety.
Yeah, I can't watch anything with him on it anymore.
Just skip, Skip!
All eyes on Free.
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 17, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Not upset at all, are ya Joey2zs?
This is what I always tell myself after getting mad like you are right now – serves me right for watching those guys. You need to kick the ESPN addiction, my man. My kids staged an intervention and I’m a better man for it.
Expect a call from Benjamin Bratt. We’re here for you…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
+1 and well put.
Im glad I didnt see it. m tired of being mad of those idiots.
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. Gen. George Patton
Joey,
I’m asking you this question seriously. Did Skip really say he had “no Black friends” or was that your embellishment on the commentary? If so, it would explain why Bennett’s video on You Tube would offend him more than a sitting U.S. Senator saying that Rhom Emanuel needed to get some “gorilla glue” to keep President Obama more in his seat in the White House. Now let’s see white current U.S. Senator talking about the first black U.S. president vs. 22 year old black football player talking about a fictional Black Olympics. Hmmm?! And Skip is more offended by the video?! All I can say is WOW!!
I hate this time of year
that is all I have to say
by AustonianAggie on Jul 17, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
Well, NorvTurner might still be mad he didn't get to coach Romo
and the Cowboys, but he’s not the only one that should be able to “not accept the careless mistakes”. Plus this way we get Wade’s Defense, which you have to admit is coming into its own. I expect a monster year defensively: ballhawking backs, blitzes from everywhere, a new sack record from Ware, improved safety play. This third year should be it in terms of player familiarity, comfort, and skill. They should be able to dominate by the end of the season..
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
Yeah
I’m pretty sure no one wants careless mistakes including Romo. I can hear it now.
Tony: Hey coach how was that pick?
Wade: Well, not bad, but you almost hit Crayton. How about next time you close your eyes when you throw?
Tony: Awesome! Can I add left-handed? Eli and I are playing Horse and I have him at H-O…
I preferred Wade because I prefer a great D over a great O, and like you, I really think we’re going to see the smoking version this season.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
truth is, Wade should take little blame for anything Romo does
Redball was the OC before Wade was hired, and clearly has the offensive reigns. Which makes it even more bewildering that Wade had to “step up” his presence with the defense last year.
That comment about Norv being tougher on Romo falls at the feet of our OC, where it belongs… hopefully Romo shows his pro-bowl form this year and shuts everyone up!
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
Listening to ex-coaches and GMs
talk about HC responsibilities, unless you do what Wade is now doing and Holmgren for example has done in the past on offense, you really do have to distance yourself and delegate to your coordinators. It’s clear that Wade is now fully playing the role of DC and probably delegating even more to Garrett and the other position coaches like DeCamillas.
If I had to guess, as the defense started spiraling down the tubes, Jones insisted on Wade taking the lead role back on defense as a condition of retaining his HC job. And I think JJ was right – the Stewart Experiment was on a poor learning curve and about to burn the lab down.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
+1 I really am looking forward to our D playing lights out.
Its one of the reason I want more balance. If we help these guys with rest and field position they will be a joy to watch.
A win tops it all but would you rather see 30 points from our O or a complete dismantling of Eli, McNabb, and Campbell. Cant choose both
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week. Gen. George Patton
I'd take 25 per game and those other QBs ducking and throwing off their
back foot all day.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
Marty B replied on Twitter today
It’s posted on the DMN blog. (It’s the offseason, I was desperate, so I looked… sorry.) I was pretty worried about this kid last year, but I have to tell you, after reading his posts, I’m kind of impressed. Not with the language, but I think the kid really gets it. It was joke, and media are jumping on him more than Stallworth — good point Marty!
Look, I like the professionalism of Witten and the no-nonsense of Ware. I love those guys. But, can you really blame a kid like Marty for having a little fun? He’s not hurting anyone, he’s excited about getting into camp, and he’s seems pretty grounded.
Would you rather have Ellis and Owens in the locker room, brooding and tense, or Bennett and Choice, knowing what they are in the middle of and enjoying it the ‘right way’? Come on, who could have a better overall locker room than the ’boys right now?
I agree
These are the same idiots who think Romo is too Hollywood, plays too much golf, is fat and out of shape and should actually live at Valley Ranch all year round.
In Romo we Trust
+1
I happen to be following him, and his head is on straight. He’s definitely not a don’tknow. Now, he’s just paying the repercussions of putting stuff out on the internet. No doubt, they will be raining on him for a while about it.
All eyes on Free.
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 17, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Bring Smashburgers to STL
cuz I wanna try one
"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards
by nicholas.rodriguez on Jul 17, 2009 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
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