Given the problems of recent years, I’d have to go with Darren Woodson. Sensabaugh looks to be a good fit, but he aint no Woodson. With the young players patrolling back there his leadership, smarts, getting them all in the right place, as well as his tackling ability would be a welcome addition. With Hamlin, Sensabaugh and Woodson rotating in and out, mixing and matching at Safety the CB’s would feel a lot more comfortable. Honorable mention for all of the same reasons would be Cornell Greene.

Do they make Escalades with a flux capacitors?

Woody

Darren Woodson would complete the package of the defence. His leadership mixed with the young guns we already have would be (OMG) unbelievable.

Say what you will about the offense but with a defense this good we would ONLY need to score about 10pts per game and win like 12-14 games per year.

It would be without a doubt Sanders. But Haley would fit the need at the DE position.

and both deserve to be Hall of Famers

what about a younger Flozell Adams? He was a beast a couple years back before the injuries started to take their toll.

But I also love the idea of Deion, Woodson, and Haley. I know we have Colombo at RT and I wouldn’t really go here because of the same reasoning you mentioned about other palyers, but what about Erik Williams? He was nasty!

Thanks for enabling mobile posting! Oh, and id have to go with larry allen

I’m going with Drew Pearson who would make our receiving corps the very best in the league, plus he’s definitely not going to drop any balls in a playoff game.

Either way, I’d put him at LT(pre-accident). Not only was he a brute, but he had a nasty streak I think would have given the OLine some needed edge.

Truth be told, D Woodson is a no-brainer, but I think EW is a closer 2nd than people realize. I also really like the Bullet Bob Hayes choice, and we’d get a punt returner, too.

Michael Irvin. This team needs a fiery leader and motivator. Both in the locker room and on the sideline. Not to mention what a great receiver he was.

Bill Bates there at the end or Bill Davis, I would sure like to have a Bill Bates on this team, he would get the entire team energized and ready to go with his punishing tackles on ST.

I disagree on the weakest position. I’d have to say it is either WR or O-Line. I like our safeties. So while I think Woodson would probably be the best addition to our defense, I would be inclined to think Larry Allen or Michael Irvin. I’m from the Drew Pearson era, but I agree with Far Rider – Irvin’s magical leadership would be a tremendous addition, not to mention his talent!!!

I’m bullish on Miles Austin this year, but Bob Hayes would eliminate any doubt about the deep threat opposite Roy Williams.

If you’re being practical, though, I’d agree that Larry Allen’s probably the best choice. Pre-Sensabaugh, I’d have said Woody, but currently our G situation concerns me more than our S situation, even with our recent disastrous history in the secondary.

No offense to Raf, he’s great but Carl just keeps writing things that are delicious. This story has something for all of us and every Cowboy era. You are an awesome addition Carl, I hope you stick around after your tour of duty is done.

Sorry, I can’t pick just one.

Darren Woodsen or Cliff Harris
Randy White
Larry Allen

All on my all-time favorite list and all in positions of need

He was a true general and he’s exactly what the young secondary and entire defense needs. He was able to get the bad Roy Williams to be a good player for a couple of years. If you can motivate that slob, imagine how well he would lead this young, hungry defense.

I just like typing out my punctuation. :)

As for the topic on the table – great question. My first thought was Woody. After all, safety play has been our Krpytonite ever since he left. But I think we might have solved it this year with Sensei.

So I’m going with the Playmaker. Not only do we have a need at WR, but we have a need for an emotional/spiritual leader who busts his @$$ in every game/practice/mini-camp/OTA, and who won’t tolerate it if everyone else doesn’t follow his example. Who cares more about winning than anything else.

Unfortunately, I just can’t pick one guy because there are so many ways I could go. Here are my top five in no particular order:
 
Darren Woodson – You want to fix the secondary? He is your guy for that with his leadership and versatility.

Bob Hayes – I definitely agree with Carl’s premise that he would be the perfect complement for Roy Williams. He would have to adjust for some changes in the game but his athleticism is timeless.

Larry Allen – He is one of the best offensive lineman ever to play and if Flozell could get back to form would give us an absolutely huge and awesomely effective O-line to run the ball down people’s throats.

Michael Irvin – To be honest, this was my first thought. He brings everything you need with leadership and another dominating WR. The negative would be that Irvin in his heyday would be a guy who would probably not do well with the increased media scrutiny in today’s game.

“Hollywood” Henderson – This last one was a tough choice for me. I ran through guys like Randy White, Leon Lett, Roy Williams (circa his rookie year), and even Daryl Johnston (I love good blocking fullbacks), but in the end I had to go with Henderson because I absolutely agree with Carl’s premise that he would be a great guy to take over the spot next to James. He was big, fast and could shed blocks well enough to handle that role very well. Plus, I think his atleticism would have him solidify our nickel-backer role and further improve this defense’s versatility.

The guy, just like Erik Williams, played on the right side, but he played in a very different era, an era were the left ends were the best pass rushers…

He would play LT in this era and he would be a beast.

Dallas frustrates me with all these big WRs. I want at least one little, speedy guy who plays off the skill sets of the current guys. We already have 2 big TEs that are good pass-catchers. Why bank on Felix and Miles as being our only speed guys? Felix is a RB and Miles is a long strider. Speed in the slot. I will even settle for Kelvin Martin or Kevin Williams.

In the secondary, give me either George Teague or Brock Marion. Marion might be better for this team because he also allows another option at kick returner.
I will never forget this play and how disappointed I was when the Packers, not the Cowboys drafted Teague.

Absolutely great article Carl. Your angles on your posts always leave me thinking “How the hell did he come up with that, I never thought of it..” In this one you mentioned Chuck Howley so you get double bonus points!

but it’s such a short drive back to the future I would pick two guys that I could cram in there. Hey, we have a time machine. Let’s be greedy. Micheal J. Fox, and Elizabeth Shue fit.

I’d head straight to 1992, abduct Darren Woodson and Micheal Irvin. You have your leader for Defense, and for Offense. You have two young playmakers to give you many years of fire and brimstone.

Geesh, everyone knows you can fit two skinny guys in the passenger seat of a Delorean. What is the ride? Like 4 seconds? Once I landed back in 2009, I’d want to be my two passenger’s agent, and then sit back and enjoy my team from my field-level luxury box. Why just help the team? I have a time machine.

Very entertaining post! I can’t choose among the following three:

Larry Allen: the best guard to ever play the game. As mentioned above, Davis-Gurode-Allen plus our running backs would make for a virtually unstoppable running game. Plus, Allen would make the weakest position on our line the strongest. Huge upgrade.

Deion Sanders. Easily the best corner ever. Combo of Newman and Sanders as starters with Scandrick and Jenkins for nickel and dime would allow Wade to send the house on virtually every passing down. Sanders was the one player that made every offensive coordinator change his game – they simply didn’t throw his way. Add in two more big plusses: he was an outstanding punt return man and he would also add zip to our passing offense. What an amazing athlete.

Michael Irvin. I do believe one of the biggest problems is that this current team lacks leadership and heart. Michael Irvin would change that the first day he stepped onto the practice field. Plus, he would immediately move into the # wr slot, allowing Roy Williams to play the role of Alvin Harper, to which he is much better suited.

If I had to choose I think I would take Deion.