Cowboys Release T Sam Young
by Dave Halprin on Sep 5, 2011 9:35 AM CDT
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PrintThe Cowboys have released Sam Young to make room for Derrick Dockery. The official calculus goes: Montrae Holland was released to make room for Tony Fiametta at fullback, and Young is released to get Dockery on the roster. The Cowboys had an agreement with Dockery yesterday, but could officially sign him until they released Young. Supposedly they're looking at putting Young on the practice squad.
There was a lot of speculation that it was Martin Rucker who was going to be released, but Young makes sense, too. The Cowboys had gone heavy at offensive line for the 53 man roster, this brings them back to what was expected.
So now we are probably looking at the 53 man roster for week one against the New York Jets. Yes, in under seven days, one week, the Cowboys will be playing real football again. Hallelujah!
Also, for those who didn't see it, our old friend Andre Gurode ended up signing with the Ravens.
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I guess
that means Parnell will be the swing tackle on game day? Is it a possibility that Arkin can play tackle in order to get the best Olineman active on gameday? I would feel better about Smith sliding to LT if Free was injured and Arkin at RT rather than Parnell at LT.
Parnell is our swing tackle?!?
Ouch.
by bewareofdware on Sep 5, 2011 9:40 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I think Smith is the SWING
If he gets hurt, plug Parnell in at RT. If Free gets hurt, they’ll move Smith to LT and plug Parnell at RT.
by Tyrone Jenkins on Sep 5, 2011 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
+1
Free & Smith are the best LTs on the roster but Parnell seems to fit the mold Garrett/Houck have created. theres no mualers & getting to the second level at T seems to be a must have. Parnell is really athletic & the sky is the potential bc the kid is a freak.
i have more concern about Dockery playing then anything else. rule 100204596 of football. dont ever pick up exredskin players in the synder era or from the Patriots during Belicheck time.
he doesn’t let the RKG walk no matter what the position (except you Mr.Brady). Seymour might be the one guy that i would’ve thought twice about but getting a Raider 1st draft pick will get a lot of good players in the NFL & the Patriots didn’t have to overpay him.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
i remember ppl saying last year if Free didnt work out
Big Baby Davis was gonna move to LT hahahah
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
and by "people" you mean "Jerry Jones"
That’s what he said the plan was if one of our tackles got injured.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
That's our GM!
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah lol
then it was said on forums and spread like gonorrhea in a dormitory
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
This.
Pat could at least get out there and imitate a OT somewhat. Young is just terrible.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
As bad as Brewster?
Ah yes, the 2009 NFL draft for the Cowboys, to paraphrase Franklin Roosevelt: “A day that will live in infamy.”
I was so poor growing up ... if I wasn't a boy ...I'd have had nothing to play with. (Rodney Dangerfield)
im more concerned with the fact that
we only going with 3 inside lb’s…so which one is playing special teams???does this mean that only once of our lb’s play special team…i dont know if bulter plays on them
this is good thinking
It looks like it’ll be Butler and Albright. Perhaps Sean Lee will play on one or two of the ST squads?
Don’t forget that they made up for this by going heavy at TE—the same ST body types.
Perhaps Sean Lee will play on one or two of the ST squads?
considering Lee knocked himself out playing special teams last year I’m not crazy about that idea. I wish Dallas would cut Brooking, put Lee in the starting lineup, and have a young guy that could play special teams as Lee’s backup.
You know what Kenny Powers says? Fundamentals are the crutch of the talentless.
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Sep 5, 2011 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
EXACTLY
Sean Lee is not made for STs his tenacity running down the field full speed and his history in injuries will only get him hurt
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Depth
I’d rather have 3 guys rotating at ILB then to force Bradie James and Sean Lee to play every, single down for the whole season.
+1
i’m not a fan of having a broke down Brooking on the roster even if he’s a vet. more speed is needed at that position if they expect to go anywhere this season. Brooking is warrior but the game passed him 2 years ago. i would rather see Lemon over Brooking on the gameday roster.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
why
do any of them have to play ST’s? My guess is Albright if any.
special teams requires several players in the 240-260 lb body type mold
faster than OL/ DL and bigger than DB/ WR. The two “wedge” guys on kickoff returns, for example.
Those positions are populated by LB/ TE body types.
Just a thought....
Since we are going younger/faster on the Oline. How about an Arkin/Nagy wedge?
"They say that life's a carousel, Spinning fast, you've got to ride it well The world is full of Kings and Queens who blind your eyes and steal your dreams. It's Heaven and Hell"
Several of our backup OL have played the wedge on ST's
McQuistan, Young and Free have all played ST’s when they were backups. Heck, I think I even saw Barron out there once or twice last season.
Rabid and luvin' it
this is Brooking's last year
I think they want to let him “finish” the season like a man playing some downs here and there and teach the young ones. Carter will get some tutelage from him….
by Tyrone Jenkins on Sep 5, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
i dont like Carter at all
only thing i see in his is another Barbie Carpenter, a “finesse” linebacker who makes arm tackles 5 yards passed the line of scrimmage
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
I think I'll wait to see him practice or even play for us...
before I’ll start comparing him to Barbie Carpenter.
He’ll have had almost 4 months of working with Mike Woicek and his crew before he even steps on the field for us. He’ll be playing in Rob Ryan’s “in your face” defense instead of Butch Davis’ read and chase defense.
There are too many major changes just to say he’s going to be Barbie 2.0 based off of some college film. College film that has also had him lay on some nice hits BTW.
Rabid and luvin' it
I think Ill trust Rob Ryan
on this every day and twice on Sunday
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Carter is faster, and more athletically talented
My concern is he won’t even get on the field this year. He had the ACL surgery in December, that is kind of pushing it for a guy who will be playing in 34 defense for the 1st time ever.
I hope you are wrong on Carter, but I see the reason to worry. I’ll just put it off until there’s actual proof.
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
Brooking really does not deserve to be on a roster.
His time has come and gone.
"Even those invested in the idea that the journey is the destination may feel they've taken a train to nowhere." - Terry Lawson
James is like Newman
if we can’t find a ILB to take his job then were forced to keep him or sign a better FA. right now it looks like the oldest ILB in NFL history is about to start for the Dallas Cowboys & you want to run James off lol.
James’s value on this defense is doesn’t get the credit it deserves. people want Newman gone but the fact is when healthy he is still by far our best CB.
Carter is a huge gamble to take in the second round at a poistion you need help at how. theres 4th rd or later rookies starting at a LB position this season & we chose to gamble on kid that would’ve graded out better pre injury. i hope Carter recovers & Lee can stay healthy bc Jerry/Garrett. Ryan are banking on it. they also can’t afford for Jenkins or Spencer to bust unless they find a gem somehow (v.butler. albright, scandrick,mccann, m.butler!)
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Quan Sturdivant
Quan Sturdivant
Is the guy to get now
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 5, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree but they must value his leadership and experience. It does go against the youth movement.
Odd since they had guys in camp that showed some promise.
Wish you were here
Three ILBs is awfully thin considering Brooking's age.
Don’t think this will last for very long. I look for another ILB to be added as soon as Marty B is healthy if not sooner.
Wish you were here
Carter if he's healthy. Otherwise someone else.
Wish you were here
hes on the PUP list
so we got 6 weeks til he comes back then we gotta cut someone else….why keep Alan Ball over a 5th draft pick????
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
allen ball hasn't ever had a great camp
he’s just one of those players that dont cost a lot & just does enough to get by. they wont resign & there eyes have to be glued to upgrading his position this season.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Ball kills me when he tries to spear tackle.
If I see him whiff one more time on a spear when he could have wrapped somebody up I am gonna vom.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 5, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I disagree Ball did have a good pre season and camp
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Ball is reliable but Thomas played terrible during the games
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
yea, I really liked Bill Parcells approach to the 4-5th rounds
draft a project player that may start down the road, those are the two rounds you take a chance on a player, You have to be patient though and not expect then to be great day one.
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
AOA Is That Player
Perfect
Happy to see him make it to the PS where he can have time to develope. The “Great Suckatude” was a theift of time that hurt the chance of progression.
Red Rules
Hopefully we'll need only 1 place kicker by then.
Wish you were here
Im not so sure Carter ends up on IR
probably what they should be doing and find another ILB. Carter is going to be well behind the eight ball and probably useless when he comes back, IF healthy. I really dont know how they expect to get through the year with 3 ILBs
I don't think so
I read Rob has plays designed just for him
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
thats cool of Ryan but rigth now there just worthless plays
they need to start winning games next week
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Is Sturdivant (Carter's teammate at UNC)
still available? I didn’t see him play in college, but draft profiles of him are pretty good. Anyone know why he was cut and whether he’d be a fit in Dallas?
Still available...
but likely to be signed to the Cards Practice Squad: http://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2011/9/5/2405172/arizona-cardinals-roster-cuts-stephen-spach-quan-sturdivant
Doesn’t seem to have made much of an impression. The coach called him out for “not being vocal enough”. That’s kind of an odd thing to say about a rookie.
Rabid and luvin' it
This makes perfect sense
I felt that Young was the 53rd player and, to me, was the biggest syrprise in terms of who stuck on the roster.
And: don’t sleep on Pernell. He’s better than Young right now, and has WAAAAYY more upside.
Upside
isnt the same thing as capable backup right now. I agree he is better than Young and he has big upside but I have no comfort in Parnell if he has to play this year.
Did you really feel any more comfortable
with Young??
I don’t think we are done adding to OL yet, probably will see some more movement after week 1 and guaranteed salaries go away.
Still, for all intents and purposes they both held that same “Backup developmental OL” roster spot, and in this case if we only keep one you take the guy that has the more upside.
I am a stout supporter of Parnell
unlike AOA or Josh, Parnell could have a profound lasting Impact on the year if he screws up.
For all the Hate for Young he was not that bad; bad, but not that bad.
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Never said
I was more comfortable with Young in fact I said the exact opposite.
Parnell was surpisingly good out there at LT
There was no doubt that Young was awful at RT, and a total waste of a draft pick.
I’m so glad they kept the right one.
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
Agreed
Parnell isn’t starting caliber, but he is better than young.
So is Rucker.
by Tyrone Jenkins on Sep 5, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
i agree...IT has to be the te's......i think rucker and witten can take advantage of the jets lb's and
safeties….also what teams actually have good back up tackles if one of their starters goes down…..they are probally thinking arkin is just as good as young, since he played that position his first 3 years
Flozell Adams
Jerry has Flo on speed dial to come in in a pinch.
by Mighty Blue Star on Sep 5, 2011 9:56 AM CDT reply actions
hahahahahaha
you thought he looked slow before?
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions
i wouldnt mind bringing him back as our swing tackle
he did talk some crap when he left and said Pitt is way better then Dallas
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
NO
He can serve icecream next to his friend Leonard Davis.
How much of our old line has found works of far?
Davis has four teams that have contacted him
Colombo is a starter in Miami, Gurode is likely the backup in Baltimore, so all of them will be playing somewhere except Flo
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Sam Young did not earn a roster spot
He stunk it up in preseason and practices,Parnell at least has flashed on plays. Parnell is worth developing. If we make another sign, I wish we would sign someone at ILB or Corner, I think Rucker will be the next to go.
Chia knows the best ilb prospect to be cut this year.
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 5, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Quan Sturdivant
That is his name.
Go and get him
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 5, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Wonder if they feel Carter will be ready and they'll be able to survive with three until then.
Wish you were here
Quan Sturdivant
Poor man’s Bruce Carter
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 5, 2011 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
we already got
the Poor man’s second rounder
by I_miss_Switzer on Sep 5, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
we shouldv went with Raheem
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A3-LfFzHxM
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
You need at lease 1 Quan on you team.
"Even those invested in the idea that the journey is the destination may feel they've taken a train to nowhere." - Terry Lawson
by waterfield on Sep 5, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
At the first injury sign Flozell Adams
Someone is going to be gone for the season with an injury . At that time you bring in Flozell
He is probably the perfect backup tackle.
He was decent for the Steelers last year
Just as a backup.
Other than false starts he always came through for the Cowboys. He is probably a lot quicker than Marc Columbo now.
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 5, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
They were desperate...
he wasn’t decent.. he got abused
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
we are just talking about a back up
not a starter
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 5, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I understand the thought on this
But lets look at like this: None of our old line got the job done and with Flo we can add his constant false starts. Our new line has already shown promise at least keeping the penalties down so bringing someone back who can’t pull, can’t keep up does what for us? We are better off just letting our noobs play or finding someone to fit our oline on waivers.
False start, offense, #76
5 yard penalty, repeat 1st down.
Ah yeah, I remember Flozell.
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by East Bay Ray on Sep 5, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions
hes not the same guy we saw in 08
we wont go after him cause of our new OL “scheme” hes the complete opposite, but hey if we can get him cheap and for a swing tackle he would be perfect
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Big Flo is done for my friend
He really can’t pass block any more, not just the elite speed rushers would blow by him, now even the average pass rushers could easily beat him.
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
did someone just ask why do Lb's have to play special teams
sssooommmmeeee one doesnt know football….obviously….
Man, I'm glad Young's gone
But I do not feel comfortable at all with Parnell in a game situation this year. He really looked downright awful in the last preseason game. I’d love to see us try to address the swing tackle position.
by JoeyJoeJoeJr.Shabadoo on Sep 5, 2011 10:07 AM CDT reply actions
I'd trade Choice to the Dolphins for Marteen
they get the better end of the deal but it fits our needs perfectly
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Pernell was fine for about three quarters
then it seemed he wore down. Curiously, this was against the Dolphins’ third string…
Partnell has lapses
But other times he seems pretty good.
by Jonathan Stern on Sep 5, 2011 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I have a rule to never believe what I see in the last pre season game
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
hes not worth a spot
hes slow and weak and just a fat waste of space
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Does Young get the final PS spot if he clears waivers?
Wish you were here
Why even bother he stinks
find another player worthy for the PS. Just another failed OL draft pick
by Boyzfan94 on Sep 5, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree. I didn't like when the Boys drafted him.
His feet are too slow. There’s no way to make them quicker. Wasted pick. Let’s suck it up and move on.
co-sign
"Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he were where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be." - Jimmy Johnson
I agree, he's shown zero improvement, so why bother keeping him
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
Brian Waters signed with the Pats. There goes the chronic back pain theory. No way Belichck
signs him if he can’t play or pass a physical. Not upset with Dockery signing but Waters has had a far better career and would have been, IMO, a better choice.
Wish you were here
Waters is a much better player than Dockery, FWIW.
Dock is marginal.
"Even those invested in the idea that the journey is the destination may feel they've taken a train to nowhere." - Terry Lawson
Yes, yes, yes
Waters would have been the perfect fit, IMO. Dockery is a disappointing signing.
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
NE has some issues with their O Line...check the Lions game if you need visual proof.
The Patriots have injury problems and Waters will likely start for them. He got a 2 year $5.5 contract.
On the other hand, Dockery will not start for the Cowboys unless we have injuries or the young guys completely fall flat on their face. Dockery is on a minimal 1 year contract that gives us some insurance.
Both teams are looking for different things.
he didn't get a new contract they just picked up his old one
its basically still a year to year deal
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
there is no old one.. when you are cut you dont have a contract anymore
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
i'm not upset but the redskins didn't cut him bc he was good.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
There has to be a reason...
he was a FA for over a month. None of the 32 teams were interested until someone had injury issues.
Rabid and luvin' it
Donnie Avery in the slot...
I’m just saying. 4.4 speed… finally healthy… GREAT preseason.
Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.
by Feeling Blue & Silver on Sep 5, 2011 10:32 AM CDT reply actions
hes a blazer
but he hasnt been the same since his injury…..and if the rams didnt keep him u know that says alot especially when Clayton is on the PUP list
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Does he still have 4.4 speed and can he cut after the injury. Why did the Rams give up on him anyway?
Wish you were here
Yeah you have to wonder, they kept 7 receivers on the 53 man roster and put Clayton
on the PUP list. Avery couldn’t beat out 7 other WRs in the Rams camp. They said the Rams system doesn’t place a great deal of emphasis on pure speed, but 7 guys were deemed better!
Wish you were here
by pfloyd1 on Sep 5, 2011 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yup
And it’s not like the Rams have an Austin and Dez pushing him into the background.
Mike Sims-Walker has been battling a groin injury all camp and learning a new system since coming over from the Jags. Brandon Gibson is battling toe issues and really hasn’t done much since getting drafted by the Eagles in Round 6 in 2009.
Then you have Amendola and host of no names.
One thing that does get me thinking though…guess who their new OC is? Yup, the same guy that gutted the Broncos before getting canned…Josh McDaniels. He’s got a certain type of player he wants. Plus, he’ll dump any player that doesn’t agree 100% with what he wants to do.
Could it be a factor in these odd moves on their offense?
Rabid and luvin' it
The first thing Josh McDaniels did when he got to denver was try to get rid of Cutler
for the ALL WORLD Matt Cassel.
Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.
by Feeling Blue & Silver on Sep 6, 2011 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions
He seemed to recover just fine, look at his results in the preseason.
Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.
by Feeling Blue & Silver on Sep 6, 2011 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Many players want a change of scenery...
after Josh McDaniels becomes their coach.
Rabid and luvin' it
So you just feeding Ogletree to the dogs?
"Even those invested in the idea that the journey is the destination may feel they've taken a train to nowhere." - Terry Lawson
No
We aren’t like Vick. Give us some credit…
by Final Frame on Sep 5, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
newman possibly out for game 1
any concerns about that???
Yes
Why is Newman taking up a roster spot when he’ll probably only play eight games this year and be hobbling around when he is on the field?
Dumb
If we want to CUT him who is going to TRADE for him?
well with his contract
nobody will trade for him, plus hes made outv glass
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
i meant traded him back when he had value 3 years ago
now no one will take him and if they do it wont be for much
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Cause you know
Guys making between 8-9 mil and are constantly injured get traded all the time………./sarcasm
yeah i know thats why hes more then likely going to get
cut this offseason and we draft a CB(s)
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
+1
i really liked that Mario Butler kid & i was impressed with Tanner at RB. i would also like to see wat Geathers or Albright do
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Albright will be our ST star
Geathers will be rotated alot in this defense……so what number is Tanner now that Fiammeta is #24?? did he go back to #34? i liked him in that number
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Elam took #26.
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4683075/cowboys-players-change-jersey-numbers
IRVING — With the new season underway, we got some new jersey numbers to tell you about.
FB Tony Fiammetta is No. 24
G Derrick Dockery is No. 75
WR Andre Holmes is No. 81
LB Alex Albright is No. 55
WR Dwayne Harris is No. 17
DE Kenyon Coleman is No. 99
LB Bruce Carter is No. 54
S Abram Elam is No. 26
No word on what number Tanner settled on.
Rabid and luvin' it
DeMarco should switch to #27
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
So where are all the people complaining about paying Namadi $11 million
But had no problem paying an injury-prone 33 year old $8 million?
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 11:35 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah. That Jerry Jones is a really smart football guy, ain't he?
"Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he were where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be." - Jimmy Johnson
That was the old Jerry that payed 30 year olds big contracts.
Now he just cuts ‘em when they’re thirty… :)
Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.
by Feeling Blue & Silver on Sep 6, 2011 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions
i never got that
we didnt have the money to resign Bowen but Jerry can go after Nnamdi and even cry over it when he doesnt get him…..he didnt shed a tear when Roy left and that was his boy
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Bowen, Ratliff, Hatcher would look pretty decent starting this season
rotate brent, lissemore & gheathers. possibly signed Coleman but resigning Spears was a knee jerk move. no ones really wanted Spears the last 2 season but they either can’t find the talent late in the draft/undrafted or let the fish off the hook (bowen).
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Spears was surprised he got that money lol
hes a very good run stopper but he will never lay a finger on a QB….
we paid him too much, we shouldv done some incentive thing and say “Hey Marcus, how about this. Every sack you get we pay you one million dollars?”
its a win-win, he has motivation to rush the QB and get his paper and we win by not paying him anything
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
yeah that is a great plan
we should do that with every player
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
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by I am Ironman!!! on Sep 5, 2011 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
ABSOULUTELY should NOT do this with every player...
You DO realize that we have demarcus Ware Right? 25 sacks later we’ll have to cut romo to pay his salary.
Everyday I feel a little better about the way this team is being run.
by Feeling Blue & Silver on Sep 6, 2011 7:48 AM CDT up reply actions
3-4 101
DE ends stop the run, they really dont rush the passer to much, Hatcher and Bowen came in on pass rushing situations
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
his 8 games played make this a better defense.
Newman gets 100& by week 10 just in time to make run in the playoffs
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
T-New needs to get pumped with adamantium like wolverine
so he can last for more then 4 games
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Does it?
Our defense was pretty horrendous last year and if you don’t count the crappy games the eagles played with their 2nd and 3rd stringers he may have only had 3 interceptions and a dozen pass deflections for the year.
He doesn’t make us better if we aren’t willing to take a chance on other guys playing a role. If hes hurt let him rest, lot of times he’s the one that wants to play through the pain.
I guess
Getting burned by Santonio Holmes on 3rd and 17 in 2008 made us better?
Not timing his jump and letting Brandon Marshall catch a 51 yard touchdown pass in 2009 made us better?
Letting Santana Moss own him for like six straight games?
Not ever showing awareness and looking for the ball while its in the air?
He’s is was a good corner when he was younger and healthy. He’s neither now, and is just taking up space on the roster.
Not to mention
He’s is was a good corner when he was younger and healthy. He’s neither now, and is just taking up space on the roster.
Major bankroll
Easy now, he had a couple bad games against Moss
but he’s won more of those than he’s lost.
I’m not defending him, I think its time for a change here too but keep it real
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
i believe if get can some how be 3-3 or 4-2
by then we’ll get carter, bennet and newman healthy…as long as we dont have any other key injuries…..the 3 key players on both off and def to me are bryant – jones – smith and on def jenkins – spencer – lee
I have no faith in Bennett and Newman and no one else should either
Carter is a guy we probably wont see any great contributions this year, if at all. Bennett is not someone we count on for offense and honestly, I like Phillps a whole lot better. Newman, we can’t count on period!!
Bennett should have been gone this offseason
you’re right
Pessimists say the cup is half-empty, while optimists say it's half-full. Well, the real question is, is it a good beer? Realist Larry, 2011
by Realist Larry on Sep 5, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Bennett shouldve been traded to the Bengals for a 2nd round pick 2 years ago
but I really can’t blame Jerry in a way because they saw him replacing Witten at some point. That’s not even a remote possibilty now. He will be a guy they let walk after the season and get nothing in return..What a waste of a 2nd round pick
As health as Witten is
I can see him going one more big contract. Some TE’s can go a long time and still be productive.
well theres zero excuse for him not to make some catches this season
if Bennett cant be used as a big monster in the red zone then this kid has no reason even being in the NFL. Phillips can block more & free Bennett up. no one should be able to cover Bennett if he can just get ot the right spot & catch this ball.
it would be sick to have Dez, Witten, Phillips, Felix & hopefully Bennett in the red zone.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Newman is still better than the majority of CB's in the league
If Jenkins hadn’t melted down last season, maybe you would’ve gotten your wish to see Newman cut, but you think DAL has talent enough in the secondary to let Newman walk?
BTW, 2009 he made the ProBowl, and last season he played every game in a meaningless season with injury, and still managed 5 INT’s and 50+ tkls.
So sick of the Newman bashing from supposed fans.
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
As far as going thin at certain positions, it's a huge gamble, but if someone gets injured they have a week to go get a replacement.
Just make it through that game, then call up a guy from the practice squad.
Much more of a concern to me is that in a couple of years we may look back at Carter and Murray as a couple of wasted early picks this year.
Murray’s big gain on the screen pass was more due to a great block by the WR than anything he did. Is he going to return kicks this year? Contribute somehow? They kept Choice anyways, I hope this kid shows something, but he seems like just a straight-ahead runner to me.
And Carter, why?
Add this to the ’09 debacle, and the amazing stupidity of the RW trade, and you see why this roster is so thin. GM Jerry has just thrown picks away.
Pessimists say the cup is half-empty, while optimists say it's half-full. Well, the real question is, is it a good beer? Realist Larry, 2011
How about you see him play on the field before calling him Barbie Carpenter 2.0?
All I want for my birthday this year... is for the Cowboys to beat the Jets
by CaliCowboysFan92 on Sep 5, 2011 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
i have seen him play in college
he makes arm tackles 5 yards down the field and the coaches have already given him the label as a “finesse” linebacker…..you remember who also got that right?? u guessed it
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
please....
I’ve seen him play in college and he has the potential to shut down te’s and rbs with his speed. Unlike some others he deserves a chance to play before we bash him.
F**** establishing a culture, we need to establish dominance...
he will only play STs
hes fast and big but he is not an NFL starting LB…he reminds me just like Jason Williams……look up some of his game play on youtube
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Why don't you guys let him get this partial season under his belt learning the system
and then have an entire off season with Woicik and then see him in the OTAs and minicamps and TC before calling him Barbie 2.0. Love the hate coming from guys sitting behind their computers.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
im actually sitting behind a fish tank
its very relaxing
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
I couldnt sit behind a fish tank. Id eventually have to drop a line in it
to try and catch one of em.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
I'm sitting in front of my computer.
Just curious, but do you sit behind your computer? Can’t see how that would work.
"Even those invested in the idea that the journey is the destination may feel they've taken a train to nowhere." - Terry Lawson
Are you a scout?...didn't think so...
I’ll wait to see how he plays before I make a judgement.
by TheCowboyFan on Sep 5, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
i understand what u guys are saying by waiting til we see him on the field
but hes gonna be the same player that he has been shown everyone in college….we shouldv traded down and grabbed Phil Taylor or stayed where we were and gotten Marvin Austin…our DL is our problem NOT our secondary
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Different coaches and different schemes are coming into play here.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Don't make me drool. I wanted to draft Taylor so bad.
Wish you were here
dudes a grizzley bear
the Browns are doing the whole big guy in the 4-3 like a Pat Williams
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Then how do you account
for what scouts saw when they watched him play college ball? (He was rated highly, and some even claim he would have been a 1st round pick without the injury.)
arm tackles, another arm tackle, and another one....
film doesnt lie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPZAO8c6WrE
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Are you seriously using a handful of youtube clips to try and get your
point across to us? you do you realize that even DWare makes arm tackles from time to time right?
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
every tackle he makes is an arm tackle
this is just some evidence to show u…iv seen him play…yes hes very fast and pretty big and i hope we can turn him into a probowl player but im being realistic not pessimistic
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
I find it hard to believe that every single tackle that he made in college
was purely an arm tackle. Even if it were true Im sure RR will teach him how to tackle properly. I just don’t see a player at school like UNC not being taught how to to tackle especially when the HC has NFL coaching experience on the defensive side of the ball.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
it was an exaggeration my friend
u can teach technique but the tenacity/toughness u cannot and he doesnt have it from what iv been seeing
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
ILB is a very physically demanding position
When you have to get off the block of a guard 60lbs heavier than you and stand in front of 260lb Brandon Jacobs as he’s running at full steam – that requires something far different than mere “tackling technique”.
That requires heart, physicality, and a willingness to fight, get hurt, and do it again 30 seconds later.
When I see a guy like Bruce Carter go for shoe-lace tackles, wiff on guys, and let TEs run over him – I get very very afraid about playing ILB in the NFL. To say nothing of his knee injury.
This guy has a lot to prove to me.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
that is exactly what im saying!
those shoe string tackles wont bring down big boys like Peyton Hillis and Brandon Jacobs like u said
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Well then let him prove it before calling him a bust. He hasnt
even set foot on the field and you guys are saying he will never make it. You never know whats in one’s heart mind. Just look at Holley. I seriously doubt anyone on here would think that he could actually be a viable WR option on this team. Now he’s made the team just not as a STer but as a viable WR.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
I'
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not calling him a bust, I'm saying he has a lot to prove
and, just as I gave my draft grades in April – I don’t like the pick at all. I think it could turn out to be a big disappointment.
But we’ll see, he’ll get the chance to prove me wrong and I hope he does. I’d be a lot happier being completely wrong and having a pro-bowl ILB then me being right and him being the next Bobby Carpenter.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
To me labeling someone with the name of a player
who was a draft before he even sets foot on the field in a uniform is calling him a bust. Besides, even if he doesn’t make it as an ILB with his speed and athleticism he could very well be moved to OLB. He should be given as much time to prove himself as as Barbie did. Barbie was not even close to being the athlete that Carter is now.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Where is Tarheel Paul. He watched this guy as a NC fan and
loved what he saw. I didn’t get much ACC FB out here on the west coast, but he can’t be as bad as you’re making him out to be.
Wish you were here
I dont get much down here in S.TX either so I'll make my judgement
after seeing play next season.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
I'm down on the pick because it was so high for a hurt player-but he could be a good
player as a nickel LB.
Exactly where you need a ‘finesse’ player for.
And that’s an important position, that LB who can come in on 3rd down and cover-we’ve missed it ever since Burnett left.
But it is more of a role guy. Maybe Carter is a starter in 3 years, but for now, it’s a wasted year, except maybe some snaps on 3rd down and ST the last few games.
Not much for a 3rd rounder.
But next year, maybe he’ll be a player. It’s just that JJ keeps taking these flyers too often, and too early.
Pessimists say the cup is half-empty, while optimists say it's half-full. Well, the real question is, is it a good beer? Realist Larry, 2011
by Realist Larry on Sep 5, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
we shouldv never gotten rid of KB
hes gonna kill ppl in Miami
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
+1
never understood why we didn’t resign him instead of bringing washed up bums to try & replace him.
KB could play all 3 downs & was good in coverage. wierd move at a critical position to a 3-4 defense
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Bobby Carpenter 1.0 is on Detriots 53. Might be in line for some PT too.
You know what Kenny Powers says? Fundamentals are the crutch of the talentless.
by Fan in Thick and Thin on Sep 5, 2011 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
here comes winner of the most stupid comment of the day
come on…. really Carpenter 2.0?
If you want it. Dallas hopes Bruce Carter is something like Timmons, converted from OLB to ILB….
both are athletic freaks and you see what happens if you have so athleticaly gifted LB playing ILB spot…you got beast, who can even cover slot receivers…so stop trollin with Carpenter
before there was law, there were the Cowboys!!!
i don't think he was a waste but the team could've used some more help this season
Carter looks way better then Carpenter did but i hope he can hold up in the NFL. same goes for Lee but so far i think he’s been great
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
I have to wait and see on him
like I said we may have to wait until next year to really see what he brings.
Not to change the subject from Carter,
I’d let the guy get on the field and see what he can do before I call him a bust, but does anyone know anything about Andre Holmes from Hillsdale College, whom we signed to the PS after the Vikes cut him.
Wish you were here
Hes a big guy...more quick then fast
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=103751&draftyear=2011&genpos=WR
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
He's 6-4 to 6-5, weighs 208 and runs a 4.45 40, but other than that I don't know much about him.
Wish you were here
Obviously we like him better than Manny or Poots.
Wish you were here
Aaron Maybin...speaking of LB's and/or pass rushers
Fellow bloggers…“Should the Cowboys jump in and sign Maybin?” …" Any thoughts on this? There’s an article on The Bleacher Report today suggesting the same notion with very little financial risk.
wasnt he drafted 2 years ago??
the Bills then Jets cut him….hes a proven bust to me
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/835553-dallas-cowboys-a-case-for-aaron-maybin
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Was released by Jets, is available for league minimum.
Wish you were here
Maybe we should do it for at least1 game to see if he has any info on Jets scheme. LOL
Sendejo anyone!
Wish you were here
hahah
yeah why not if we can get him league minimum and hes young
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
no ones signing Maybin until after week 1 when nothings guarenteed
well some crazy GM might
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Who do we cut
I don’t mind giving anyone a shot to see what happens. Just as long as we don’t pay much.
Well I'd like to cut a kicker, but they don't have confidence in Buehler
and must value his touchback potential and ST play.
Wish you were here
its a guaranteed touchback every kickoff now, smart move IMO
but Bailey over Shayne “Golden” Graham???? that puzzles me
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
was Graham really that expensive??
wouldnt it make sense to keep 1 kicker as opposed to 2??
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
I am a fan of having 1 kicker as well.
Graham did not impress the front office as a KO guy.
by FlatulentMaximus on Sep 5, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Graham has been inconsistent as an FG guy--and more expensive.
"Treat a person as he is, and he will remain as he is. Treat a person as if he were where he could be and should be, and he will become what he could be and should be." - Jimmy Johnson
No its not
Never EVER assume. We assume that kickers should hit FGs within 30 yards but we haven’t seem to get that either…
assume???
whata re u talking about, Ferris Buehler makes at least 50% of kickoffs touchbacks and now with the kicks being 5 yards up hes going to be making field goals pretty much…..we have yet to see him kick off with the new rule change lol
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
I'm talking about Beuhlers guarantees at touchback
Knowing him he’ll probably shank it life a golf slice.
he did kick a couple outv bounds
but having him be the kickoff guy will be the reason the rule will be changed very soon lol
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Maybin...
Nevagiveup…I was suggesting Maybin as a “cheap” addition for versatility and back up and/or rush situations. Not sure what his complete story is on why he wasn’t able to stick with the Bills or the Jets but with Rob Ryan’s philosophy of moving players around, he might not be that bad of an option and perhaps finally find a place where he can “fit in”. He’s more of a tweener but certainly scouts saw something in him to draft him that high to begin with.
by cowboyup_atl on Sep 5, 2011 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Well as far as Maybin goes
here are his combine #’s
Height: 6036
Weight: 249
40 Yrd Dash: 4.78
20 Yrd Dash: 2.69
10 Yrd Dash: 1.57
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 22
Vertical Jump: 38
Broad Jump: 10’04"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.38
3-Cone Drill: 7.52
to compare, here are Sean Lee’s
Height: 6021
Weight: 236
40 Yrd Dash: 4.71
20 Yrd Dash: 2.63
10 Yrd Dash: 1.61
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 24
Vertical Jump: 37 1/2
Broad Jump: 10’00"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.16(proday)
3-Cone Drill: 6.89(proday)
Might be a good compliment for Lee, but would have to put some weight back on(currently listed at 228lbs)
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? Yes, due to an "unfortunate accident" to the previous holder of the title.
by I am Ironman!!! on Sep 5, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah thats WAYYYY too small for a 3-4 ILB
he needs to get to 240ish…..i was surprised he didnt pan out cause Penn State always produces beastly LBs
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
he did weight a lot more which probably has something to do with being cut 2 times
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
228? Ouch
You have to be north of 250 to survive as an ILB in a 3-4.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
he can make it at 240
talk to Shawn Merriman and get some of that special “juice”
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
wrong there BED
all our ILBs’ are < 250…..
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? Yes, due to an "unfortunate accident" to the previous holder of the title.
by I am Ironman!!! on Sep 5, 2011 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
None of them are 228
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
please note
Might be a good compliment for Lee, but would have to put some weight back on
I might have mentioned him putting weight back on….though HE could even now play the Hybrid Safety/LB role….then move to ILB say next year
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? Yes, due to an "unfortunate accident" to the previous holder of the title.
by I am Ironman!!! on Sep 5, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybin strikes me
As a player that needs to be inspired in order to produce. Its not a terrible thing and good players can come of it but they have to be put in the right organization. I don’t think the Bills were it, I have no clue what happened to the Jets.
No way
All Gholston does is talk about his own greatness and ability. I haven’t heard that from Maybin so I’d give him the benefit of the doubt until he does.
i meant hes a pass rusher and a bust
not his character…Gholston can go lick a toilet seat for all i care
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
yeah and Gholston
had Horrible Numbers at the Combine….Maybin’s worse number really is that 3-cone drill time…..7.5+ is very bad….but otherwise is fairly athletic for an ILB
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? Yes, due to an "unfortunate accident" to the previous holder of the title.
by I am Ironman!!! on Sep 5, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
that WR we just got ran a 6.6 cone drill
thats similar to Dwayne Harris and yeah a 7.5 is extremely bad
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
how the hell was he drafted over Orakpo?
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
NO
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
you guys are rough
bennet is a #2 te…and pob the best blocking te in football…and he did have over 30 catches last year…..i can under stand the frustration with newman…but he is still our #1 te…and they will have a better scheme and safety play….u guys hate every player thats on the team cept witten and ware…lol
We need 1 more decent year from T New then we replace him in next years draft. Marty B needs to step up this year or he won't be resigned
even though he can block.
Wish you were here
Problem is
The only way we may be able to get Newman out to the field is to put him in a wheel chair.
He's had
Ankle surgery, cleanup in his knee, torn plantar fascia, rib issues, groin issues, as strained abdomen/sports hernia. I’m curious if the surgery, knee, and plantar fascia, all came from the same leg.
its a good way to pick up chicks with all those injuries just say
you got mauled by a bear while hunting dear bare-handed
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
its a good way to pick up chicks with all those injuries just say
you got mauled by a bear while hunting dear bare-handed
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Mentioning deer hunting to most women...
will NOT get you in their good graces. Talking about going looking for some kittens to adopt, however…
Rabid and luvin' it
Depends on what part of the country you live in
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
I live in Bambi central...upstate NY/Vermont.
The results were the same in NC and AZ. “Bambi is cute and shouldn’t be shot”. Even in Wichita Falls, TX the reception to talking about shooting Bambi type creatures received a lukewarm or worse response.
Even when I tell them my sister bow hunts, it’s still the same. Bambi shouldn’t be bothered…even when he runs out in front of cars and causes accidents.
Easier to find a better subject to talk about with prospective women than Bambi hunting or getting mauled.
Rabid and luvin' it
I can't speak for PA.
I’ve only dated one woman from there so it’s a small sample size. For the record, she didn’t like hunting or even talk of it either. She was from the Pocono area. Had a thing for collecting cows too. Weird.
Rabid and luvin' it
Well Im in TX and never had anyone tell me that I shouldn't hunt.
Then again it could be that have permit to carry and gun holstered.
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
like i siad i guess its just your crowd
I havent met anyone who really was oppose to it. Now I don’t hunt but yeah
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
its 2011
theres no reason to hunt. I have WalMart to get any food I want. Plus I find it funny they use a scope to shoot like 100yards haha Maybe not all but Ive seen some
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Screw Wally World. Their meat dept. sucks! Plus
venison is much better for and is “free range/organic” which ALL the tree hugging, granola eating, organic demanding yuppies want right?
"This is a simple game, you throw the ball, you hit the ball, you catch the the ball, you got it?!"
Yup, must be my crowd.
BTW, which crowd is that? The one in NY, NC, AZ or TX? Because they were all different crowds. And I hung out with different crowds in each place at different times. Maybe it’s the crowd of 30+ women that I now work with? Yup, must be my crowd.
Rabid and luvin' it
Native Texan now living in Arkansas
I lead the outdoor crowd. ;-)
Clue..check the picture..(small for me). :-)
Red Rules
For the record...
I do hunt. There’s a nice big tree farm where we have permission to hunt in on two sides of our house and an apple tree in the back yard.;)
I just don’t talk about it with women I’m trying to make moves on. There are other much more enjoyable topics to discuss than killing animals for food or getting mauled while doing it.
Now, once the initial courtship phase is over, then it usually gets discussed. Usually along the lines of “yes, those are real weapons” and “yes, I will use them to put meat in the freezer”. Then the fight starts…LOL
Rabid and luvin' it
Bennett
couldnt catch a cold in Christmas what makes u think hes our #2 when we have Phillips……we shouldv accepted that trade from cinci when we had the chance
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
please tell me how many drops Phillips has had
then come back and compare that to Bennett…….that playoff game vs the eagles he was amazing and he was going to kick Bennett out last year but tore his acl during that preseason game
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
There really is no comparrison, Bennett is way more talented
A couple scouts noted last year in camp, as good as phillips had been Bennett was visably better on the field
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Again
You can have all the talent in the world and never make use of it. He doesn’t seem to have a competitors spirit.
I challange you
to go back and watch this pre season and Bennett blocking. He is way better than Witten, much less Phillips, Someone posted run blocking TE’s are all over the college ranks just go draft one,, yea and it seems a lot of teams are missing just that,
As far as catching the ball he needs to mature a lot. With the new culture I’m going to guess he will, accountibility has a lot to do with maturity growth IMHO
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Still a believer?
Your numbers are dwindling.
Bennett is and always will be just a good blocking TE, not a worthless commodity, but he doesn’t live up to his talent when catching the ball. Phillips is way better at getting the contested passes.
As Rucker learns lo block better, look for him to fill out the 3rd TE spot, and Bennett will be let go next season. Which I think is what he wants. He knows he’ll never be #1 with Witten here, and I think he wants out.
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
Nothing yet, but
If Phillips stays healthy and plays the way he’s shown in preseason then he’ll be able to show more than Marty B. The problem with Bennett isn’t talent, it’s on field performance. I think a lot of us have tired of him making one big catch followed by 3 or 4 drops. Just seems like a very low level of efficiency when watching him play for someone with that much physical ability.
hes inconsistent
those 3 or 4 drops can cost us a game
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
He doesn't seem to mind either
Talk to him about his drops and how important they could be and he says “oh those, everyone has those…….oh well”. What does that tell the team about him.
It might of been better just to let him go
What if he has a great year and JJ signs him to a crazy contract only for him to fizzle out.
Id rather cut my losses then to overpay after a contract year and get screwed.
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Jerry always does that
thats why everyone wants to be a Cowboy…….play above average for 1 year and u get paid
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
How many people on here was griping and hollering for Jerry to pay Huff after his 1 decent year, contract year?
I am glad someone else paid him that ridiculous contract, and not Jerry.
I wanted him for a while
then I started really thinking about it and was turned off after Sapp said he didn’t work hard and was late
also I would never pay him 8 million dollars a year, thats insane
thats when I started pulling for Elam
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
well he should have a lot more opportunities to catch passes this season with Phillips back
Bennetts big problem is he isn’t always in the right place & his hands aren’t very consistent. sure he can do some things if he was the #1 but theres a reason he hasn’t passed Witten & is battling with Phillips for #2 reps.
basically Bennett is athleticly gifted as they come but his IQ doesn’t meet match up with the rest of him. football isn’t just looks in real life, some of these players only care about a check & only do enough to get by. eventually these kids pick it up or they dont but thats the 3 year window hear about on a kid that doesn’t produce from the start.
Lets hope he understands the playbook & where or what Romo wants him to do against certain situations (like Witten does well).
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
I was pulling for Young
But if he got cut then they obviously felt he couldn’t fill the role of swing tackle which is what they required of him.
why are we SOOOOO bad at drafting OL?????
the list goes on and on (Marten, Young, Berger, McQ) only guys that have been good are Dougy Fresh and Free and Tyronasaurus but seriously our scouting department just cant find good OL
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Things could be changing
We have been awful from 1995 to 2006, only Gurode was any good in that stretch, but we snagged Free in 2007, and we need to give Tyron, Arkin and Arkin a chance to develop. Nagy might end up being a solid backup as well. Let’s not give up right when things start to look positive.
Big difference with JG drafting OL rather than JJ drafting OL.
Wish you were here
this whole draft
might be our best one in years cause of Garrett’s approach at it
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Nagy is starting
and im not giving up just thought id say that
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
I'm talking about the long term
Nagy is a placeholder until Arkin develops. If all goes according to plan, they’ll switch places in a year.
i know what ur saying
but i think Nagy can be a starter, we got a steal in the 7th with him
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
yes
when u draft 20 OL and only 3 work out, u are terrible
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
What, you weren't impressed by Jacob Rogers or Stephen Peterman?
Or Rob Pettitti?
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by East Bay Ray on Sep 5, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Just a LITTLE bit, yeah. Hahahaha.
Oh, and how did I forget Solomon Page?
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by East Bay Ray on Sep 5, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
or Arkin replaces Kosier sooner rather then later
Kosier could earn a littte more money this year if Garrett decides the young guys have arrived & they cut him. contracts are year to year no matter what they say & Kosiers contract wouldn’t kill them if they decided to cut him.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
I don't see this happening
Nagy and the “rookie wall” does concern me with a lack of pre season activities, The first year in a pro’s life is used to prepare the body and no rookies really got to do this. Arkin may get to start for Nagy hits that wall say week 10
by Musiccitynorm on Sep 5, 2011 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
It might even be because JG's NOT influencing it in a way
he may be letting the scouts do their job and using them instead of following his own “scouting” as Wade and Jerry apparently were doing.
Don't believe everything you think.
PS is best place for Young at this point. we still keep him and can try to develop him into something.
Wish you were here
The unemployment line is the best place for Young
Nothing personally against the kid, but I have seen absolutely nothing out of him to make me believe that he could ever line up across from Clay Matthews.
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by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
he can get a job as a lunch lady
he can join Hollandaise Sauce as well and they can make their own rock band and compete with Marcy Marc
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Wow, you guys like him as much as you liked Lumpy. Hahahahahahahahaha!
Wish you were here
Honestly, I think Holland had much more to add to this team than Young
Young was just a waste of a roster spot.
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by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Holland is a good run blocker but he didnt fit our new scheme
so he had to go….still wish we wouldv went after Waters
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Not sweating it
Dockery is just veteran insurance. Pats are paying Waters $5.5 million over 2 years – too much for a 34 year old backup O-linemen when we already have Arkin and Nagy.
We got Dockery for a 1-year deal so we can part ways with him this off-season as we cement our confidence in Arkin/Nagy.
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by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Waters deal is still year to year
maybe it cost them a little more to have him this year but it wouldn’t hurt them cap wise to cut him after the season.
also was all the $5.5 million guarenteed money?>
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Second the Waters comment. We missed on that one.
Wish you were here
No, Holland could at least play
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Somebody else's PS, sure.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
I like the shape of this roster
I think they cut the right guys and kept the right guys. The only change I would have made would be to keep an extra ILB instead of a kicker.
I know losing Josh Thomas hurts, but I think his roster spot was a victim of the Matellus Bennett injury. The fact is, Dallas runs its offense our of base 2-TE formations. If we only have 2 active TEs and one of them goes out of the game with a concussion, this offense can’t function. They had to add Martin Rucker in order to keep 3 active TEs.
But when you go extra at a position you have to lose something at another. Can’t cut OL, WR, S, D-Line, ILB, or OLB more than they already are. Our 6th CB just got squeezed and with Newman playing only god-knows how many games this year, they needed more veteran players to hold down that slot CB slot in Ball and McCann.
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by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:13 PM CDT reply actions
Totally agree BED
I might have considered the PUP list for Bennett to save a roster spot for a guy like Thomas. I have confidence in both Phillips and Rucker as backups. We had to waste 2 spots on the extra TE and extra kicker. UGH !
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We could've used those spots for so much. What a waste.
Wish you were here
did they really expect a 5th round CB
to clear waivers to make it to the PS? thats another thing we cant draft, remember those 2 CBs we got from Cinci in that “special teams” draft ahahahha only good guy from that was Victorious Butler
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Completely disagree about D-line
We’ve got a 32 year old and Marcus Spears starting.
We definitely need to get younger and better at DE. Josh Brent, Sean Lissimore, Gaethers – these are guys we need to step up.
Josh Thomas’ ceiling was slot corner, the three D-linemen above’s ceilings are starters. We need someone to replace Kenyan Coleman next year. Spears shortly thereafter. And what of Ratliff if he actually struggles at NT again this year?
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by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Next years draft BED, we'll just have to wait for it.
Wish you were here
what did u disagree on??
the special teams draft? yes we got Sean “Less is More” and Brent in the supp draft but i was surprised we kept Geathers….hes going to be rotated alot in Ryans D with his size and athleticism but hes very raw, i did like the hit he put on Tebow though
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
You said you could have used the D-line spots
I disagree, I like the fact we kept 7. We need these young guys to progress so they can step up.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
oh gotcha
i wouldv wanted someone else instead of Geathers and grab a TRUE NT and move Rat to DE, i think everyone has been saying that for years now lol
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Hell no
Give some time to Geathers to work with him so he can replace Spears on DE or have him bulk and work with Brent.
Maybe Josh Brent is that NT that can move Ratliff, who knows?
That’s why we need to keep Brent, Lissimore, and Gaethers.
Maybe none of them will progress into anything.
But we still have a ton of needs on this team and we don’t have 7 first-round picks next year. We need young guys to step up.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
1st round picks don't always work out
I’d rather just draft smart. We find guys in the lower ranks all the time and bust on the higher ranks just as often.
If you want someone, you don't take the risk of moving them to the PS
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by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
he wouldv made it there
and we couldv developed him that way
"This is J-Witt.......................dawwwg"
Maybe
Geathers showed more than the other backup DL. I’m glad they kept him since they let Bowen get away. Need to keep the backups young.
Derrick Dockery ? WTF? Terrible move!
the good 3-4 defenses have really good DEs now.
getting pressure from the DE position is priceless when they can play the run also. a huge monster thats athletic at NT & 2 DEs that can make plays running or passing down.
with most teams passing the majority of the time pass rushers are the ones that people pay top dollar for. Bowen was worth every nickle he got in Washington & its sad Jerry was more worried about signing Nnamdi then locking up other players. Spears, Hatcher & Coleman were knee jerk signing but hopefully 1 out of them stand out. Bowen, Ratliff, Hatcher or Bowen , Brent Ratliff would look a lot better then Spears, Ratliff, Coleman
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
the kid wasn't a huge loss & honestly Mario out played him
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
PUP
is only for players that havent practiced and are hurt
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Newman practiced though
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
He probably could, but you'd still be paying him for nothing and since this is likely his last year, if
you’re thinking that you might as well cut him and save the money.
Wish you were here
I'm torn
To be honest I’d put him on the PUP to free up the spot. Guy has been hurt for 4 years in one form or another. So I think I’d give him as long as he requires since we’ll end up paying his salary anyway. Question really is are they telling the public everything or is there more going on but Newman wants to play injured anyway.
He'll be back by game 2 or 3
play hurt through the whole season, suck it up, and people will defend him because “oh, he played injured”
Just like last year, just like every year.
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by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions
"hes great when hes healthy"
i hate when ppl say that…..thats like saying hes fast if he runs a 4.2 forty
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he practiced
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry
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by Archie Barberio on Sep 5, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
There sure is a lot of bitching and moaning on this thread...
by CaliFanInTx on Sep 5, 2011 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Just wait till the first defeat .... :p
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 5, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah ..that one ...
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
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by scotscowboyfan on Sep 5, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
what is this "Loss" you are talking about?
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
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by I am Ironman!!! on Sep 5, 2011 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
This comment adds to it.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
I'm sure they needed a bulldozer to uncement his feet from the ground.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
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