10 Dallas Cowboys That Need To Go?

I don’t understand the call for his release. He plays hard, blocking is a strength and if he’s not getting passes thrown his way in the game then I see it as a play calling or Qb decision making problem.

He doesn’t drop a lot of passes and when they do through him the ball he’s productive with it.

What gives the Martellus. What am I missing? You can catch and run with it if it doesn’t come your way.

They think we should cut young player starting out their careers that cost almost nothing (ball, gronkowski, Bennett) and think we should take a 10 million dollar hit for Roy? idiots

I don’t see a need to drop Allan Ball. He’s a decent 4th corner which is something you need in the NFL these days. I’d like to see Columbo gone only because they better be thinking about drafting a tackle and Columbo would only dampen his development.

Bigg – E can go! Slowest feet I’ve ever seen. Worst O-lineman we have. Trade down for soemone’s two first rounders! Tackle, Guards. No need to over reach for a tackle when you don’t need a left tackle. You can get a starting right tackle in the mid to late picks.

why have’nt we cut anyone yet?,i was hoping to see Barber and Colombo cut at the very least.
Hope we can re-sign Kosier for another 2 years till a young guy can step in.
If we go into next season with the same roster ( plus draft picks) then i fear we are doomed to repeat previous failures.
no matter how good i think Coach Garrett and his staff can be.

if he doesn’t restructure. He’s ok to keep around at a modest salary because you’ll get modest production.

And add Igor, Brooking, and Beuhler

I guess you could say he never “caught” on.

Although I understand the anger that wants these players gone, it has to be tempered with whether we have a player to replace them, and the depth to survive injuries. I believe you have to pick the worst three or four if you have depth at the position. For example, to dump the 2nd best blocking TE in the game, when you clearly have blocking issues with the line is not advisable. Yes, he’s a knucklehead sometimes, but not really on the field, and he has shown signs of maturing.

Compare that to Barber, who is clearly overpaid, has lost a step for a player that didn’t have a step to lose, and seems to celebrate breaking huddles. Behind him you have two backs that could be more productive, are cheaper, and younger.

You can’t just say, “We have to dump all these guys or we’ll never win.” We have far too many holes to fill to add more holes to it in a season that may very well limit our ability to fill holes.

Considering all these factors my list is:
Barber – gone
Columbo – gone
Barron – gone
Roy – it’s always something with you. Gone
Brooking – out of the starting lineup
Sensabaugh – we’ll see after the draft
Olshansky – this isn’t Dancing with the Stars…STFU and play
Spears – sorry fella, we can’t match what someone will overpay for you
Ogletree – do you want to play football or is that beneath you?
Gronkowski – pitch a tent in the film room.
Bigg – Report to Mike Woicik’s office
Ball – back to cb you go…and special teams
Kosier – re-sign this guy with the understanding he may not be a starter
Bennett – go knock someone on their ass…you’re my designated roaming hammer

Ball gone unless he’s greatly better than McCann as 4th corner.
Barber gone. No questions
Barron gone unless Houck can motivate him.
Bennett traded- as long as Phillips is OK- he would be better with another team
Columbo gone. No questions
Davis stays until we have better.
Gronkowski is young and cheap unless much bettler is available keep.
Kosier is a FA. If money must be spent might as well upgrade.
Spears is likely gone in FA. If price is right keep him.
Williams may stay due to cap hit. Viable third receiver. Rather see him gone.
Brookings keep for spot duty and mentoring
Igor gone- he’s just an embarassment

the only thing more annoying than ignorant, unintelligent, holier than thou snot-nosed, arrogant, finger-pointing brats saying “get rid of Martellus Bennett” is taxes.
“He has so much talent, but he has never put up big passing numbers.” NO **** SHERLOCK!!! That’s because of a certain HALL OF FAMER playing at the same position, a break-out probowl WR, formerly an all-pro and future HOFer Terrell Owens, as well as now a rookie prodigy 1st round WR, and a stubbornly an overrated WR being fed the ball in order to try and prove the owner right, in front of him.
If Martellus Bennett was your typical monotone, average run-of-the-mill interview and player who just blended in, then not one single person would be calling for him to be cut. He would be brought up maybe one-tenth as frequently, but when he would be talked about, people would talk about how he is the second best blocking TE in the entire league, is GREAT in the running game, and when he does get his few chances in the passing game, he fights like heck for every yard after the catch - oh and has great talent to work with at a very young age. Instead, he’s somewhat of an off-the-wall character, and not like everyone else. DEAL WITH IT!
That does not mean he doesn’t have a good work ethic. Anyone without a pre-conceived negative notion towards Martellus can see clear as day that his work-ethic is much better than it was in his rookie season when you watch him play on the field.
Seriously some people need to WAKE UP and drop this crap about getting rid of Martellus. It is beyond idiotic.

He is declining and I think it is wishful thinking that he’ll get any better

I guess I’m the only Cowboys fan who want to see what Barron can do under Houck and Woicik.

turn over more than half the O line in one off season. They do recognize what a liability the O line is, and I have long agreed with that. Kosier, particularly since he calls the line plays, needs to stay another season. I wish Colombo would retire; at the very least, the Cowboys have to draft an immediate impact player at RT (or LT if they want to move Free back over) and keep Colombo for depth. Davis stinks, but can they replace him and Colombo at the same time?

Wouldn’t miss Gronk. I don’t agree with getting rid of Bennett. I’d like to see what Garrett can do with him. MB3 kills me, but I think you’re right that he’s probably gone. RW? I don’t know. He was doing much better earlier last season with Romo, so could he keep that up?

Agreed with what you said about Spears. Odd, isn’t it, nearly all of the players on that list are on offense, given how bad the defense was last season? I guess the assumption is that Ryan can do something with what they have? Brooking ought to retire, but it looks like he’ll hang on until the bitter end. Olshansky can go, if they can draft someone who can play now. No mention of Spencer. I don’t think he needs to go, but he had better have a much better season in 2011 than he had last year. I don’t want to think that the second half of 2009 was an aberration for him.

Not sure about Buehler (and I was a huge supporter for a long time). They have to bring in a field goal kicker, no matter what, because he’s a liability at that position.

1) Ball- He deserves another shot, not as a starter mind you but a roster spot for emergency purposes and special teams.
2) Barber- He`s done
3) Barron- Done
4) Bennet- He`s bound to mature and could blossom.
5)Davis- a better camp will whip him into shape
6) Columbo – let him try and regain his form but make him earn it.
7) Gronkowski- again make him earn it but I don`t think he can.
8) Kosier- I think we bring him back
9) Spears- nope he`s gone
10) Williams- 1 more yr to prove something.

Bennett – keep in mind he was rated as the #1 blocking TE in the league by one site (now I forget which site), and Jonathon Bales from Dallas Cowboys Times, who breaks down every play on game tape and grades every player in every position, grades Bennett with a B+ overall, and an A- blocking.

Here’s his analysis of Bennett

Martellus Bennett

Blocking: A-

Cowboys fans may be unhappy with Bennett’s production as a receiver, but he was dominant as a blocker again in 2010. He didn’t allow a single sack and yielded only one hit and two pressures, despite being utilized as a blocker on the majority of his snaps. I was quoted as saying I would rather put Bennett at right tackle than Marc Colombo, and that is still true. He’s even better in the run game.

Receiving: B-

Bennett improved upon his 2009 receiving campaign by catching 75.0 percent of balls thrown his way (up from 51.7 percent last season). That rate is right alongside Witten’s. His 5.6 YAC/reception is also quite impressive, but his three drops (in 44 attempts) is too many.

The Cowboys may want to look at making Bennett more of a focal point in 2011, as he possesses the skill set to become a tremendous all-around tight end. Right now, the largest reason he is considered a "bust" by fans is simply because he doesn’t receive many opportunities as a pass-catcher. With Witten getting older, look for Bennett to receive closer to 70 looks next season.

So sure I’d consider trading Bennett if we got a very good offer for him, but to suggest that he “needs to go” is just insane.

Colombo was horrible last year, and we need to move on. He was by far the worst olineman. He gave up 9 sacks, 11 QB hits and 40 QB pressures (40!) last season, along with 8 penalties. By comparison Free gave up 3/7/21, and that is at the much more demanding LT position. Colombo doesn’t even deserve to have a chance to compete. We need another RT thru draft or FA, with Sam Young given a chance to compete. Colombo’s been a solid guy for us for years and I give him all due respect, but he’s done. You know how they say better to move on a year too early than a year too late? Well it’s already a year too late with Colombo.

(Here’s the source for the stats)

we wud not had to worry bout that.. now we gotta find an upgrade sum where…

Free Lt.. Oher RT.. tell JJ thnx for blowing that..

we cud have so much flex in this draft.. possiblity giving up a pick to move up and grab Peterson

stop being ridiculous.

I’d say the guys that DEFINITELY need to go are:

Brooking, MB3, Igor, Spears, and Alex Barron

After that there’s a lot of “maybes”

Ball, Colombo, Davis, and Koiser.

These guys depend on what they plan on doing with replacing them. If there’s a new guard and RT that can step in and replace Colombo and Davis, absolutely…let them go. They’re probably too expensive to keep around as depth, but they can still contribute at an average-ish level. Koiser, is probably a back up at this point. A good depth player, a good guy to keep others rested. I agree with what others said about Ball. He’s a 4th CB, and an absolute trainwreck as a starting FS.

1. Keep (move back into old role)
2. Cut
3. Cut
4. Keep
5. Cut
6. Keep
7. Keep
8. Replace him with a young stud or FA
9. I’m not opposed to keeping him
10. CUT HIM NOW

Barber, Baron, Columbo – likely done with DAL, likely released
Ball – will go back to being a Reserve CB if he can win the job
Kosier, Davis – unknown due to our lack of OL depth, would prefer to replace Bigg of the 2, unfortunately he’s not the FA
Gronk – let him compete for a spot
Spears is opting out which is too bad. we have enough holes to fill from inadequate players, at least he is adequate. For that matter Sensabaugh is opting out as well-while less adequate, he may not be so terrible if someone who has any instincts plays beside him.
Marty B – getting rid of him is a joke. He’ll be an FA in ’12, all the dissatisfied will get there wish then. And rue the day he left
Roy – probably stuck with him another season

If you look at the cost in Draft picks, cost in Cap room – Roy W is approaching Quincy C territory on JJ’s all time Fubar list. – quite an accomplishment..

With these departures and critical replacements, we’ll probably have to squeeze another year out of TNew, Brooking and Kosier as indicated above. Brooking should split time w Lee, and the big question for Newman is his $8MM due in ’11.

3 of our starting 5 OL from last year are on the list ? But we still have folks say we need to draft something but Oline with our first round pick ?

Anyway….

Barber – Gone
Barron – SUPER Gone
Roy – If the cap hit is too much he stays but as the 3rd or 4th WR. (hell, play him at TE if we need it LOL)
Spears – I would actually like to keep him if someone doesnt throw a bunch of money at him…..i remember our run d looking pretty bad with him out last year.
Gronk – Idk, dont have a good feel either way
Columbo- if we draft OL in the first round, he is gone, if not, keep him let him compete with Young for the starters job and if Young beats him out, let him go.
Bigg – tough one here, was he trying to do too much last year or is he done ?
Koiser – makes the OL calls, and I dont want Andre G doing that, so if he is willing to sign a home town discount type deal, keep him

These guys are only going to get worse, not better. Just cut ties this off season and go with some younger guys, no way they could play much worse.

I just hope he can catch a bunch of balls in preseason, so he show he’s a force in the passing game.

MBIII? WTF happened. Was it just his hard hitting style of play that wore him down. Isn’t he getting to the hole quick enough. Did he seem to wear out much faster than others, or what? He was money a few years back. To bad, so sad.

The only ones that need to go are the ones that can be replaced. We didnt have a draft yet & we didn’t touch FA’s yet. But if you look @ the current roster, you can add some clarity:
First the obvious: kick off all players filling in for IR folks; ie:
(1) Martin Rucker – Phillips will be back, no need to hate on MB
(2) Greisen – yes a 3rd QB on the roster, due to Romo IR
(3) Manuel Johnson – gone when Dez returns
(4) Sendejo is gone when Akwasi returns
(5) Teddy Williams – gone when Olgetree returns
etc …

Now the less obvious (they suck, we have depth or contract is prohibitive)
(6) Alex Barron – anyone watching week one this is obvious. Did they need to see what they had in him or does Brewster suck even worse? If so add Brewster too. Then add OT to draft /FA need list
(7) Gronkowski – cant lead block or pass protect; spend a 5th rd to get best FB or get a FA
(8) Barber – we have depth; there are many FA’s out there or grab one in mid rounds (4-6)

Finally, the debatab;e ones…
(9) Between Bowen, Hatcher & Spears,dump Hatcher. Spears isnt a fan favorite, but he stuffs the run & is a starter, Bowen is same year as Hatcher & played better. I’d agrue dropping Igor over Hatcher, but Igor is under contract & starts. Just nommore dancing PLEASE !
(10) Sensabaugh – pick up a new Safety FA & draft one as well (move Ball back to 4th corner – he can beat out last years opening day 4th corner, I think :)

Pokes cant dump Roy W. it’ll create too much dead $ (more than if we kept him). Else, I cant find too much on 2011 cap space.
Pokes need a good kicker
Pokes NEED to be TOUGHER IN TRENCHES on both sides of the ball