Rob Ryan Ready To Collect His Presents From Cowboys
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 13, 2012 3:00 PM CST
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PrintAlmost exactly a year ago, Rob Ryan was announced with great fanfare as the Cowboys new defensive coordinator. Two weeks later, the Cowboys brought in Brian Baker as defensive line coach, Matt Eberflus was announced as the linebacker coach, and Ray Horton narrowly declined the Cowboys secondary job in favor of a position as DC in Arizona.
With these sweeping changes to the defensive coaching staff came the expectation that the Cowboys would also upgrade some of their defensive player personnel. Yet by the time the Cowboys had made their eight picks in the April draft, they had only picked two defensive players. Second-rounder Bruce Carter was just coming off an ACL injury and didn't see any meaningful playing time this season and fifth-round pick Josh Thomas didn't make it out of camp.
Rob Ryan took it in stride and soldiered on, after all, Jerry Jones himself said they'd get Ryan some help in free agency. Apparently, Jones called Ryan during the draft and asked him about selecting some defensive players.
"I said, 'Let's talk about this guy,'" Jones said. "He knew the ones he was interested in went early and what that does is put pressure on us to get the free agents."
Well, that may not have turned out quite as Ryan wanted.
The Cowboys did get some help in free agency, but perhaps not quite the caliber of players Cowboys fans expected, especially after the public flirtation with Nnamdi Asomugha.
But Ryan kept quiet after that as well, which is a surprise for the usually boisterous Ryan, but is a quality that appears to have kept him in good graces with Stephen Jones, who said:
"Rob's the best when it comes to that. He's just tells me, 'Who I'm coaching, I'll have them ready.'"
When other teams advance in the playoffs in January, the Cowboys have made it a tradition to begin their self-scouting. Last year was no different.
Unfortunately, that self-scouting led the Cowboys to the conclusion that their defensive woes were more about scheme than personnel:
"We probably should give Rob Ryan some due here," Jerry Jones said. "I do feel our defense personnel will play better than last year and we did underachieve last year, and I want to be able to say that without throwing [Wade Phillips] under the bus."
Let's hope that their self-scouting this year will lead to that minor misunderstanding being cleared up.
One thing that's pretty sure though is that Rob Ryan will not stand idly by for a third time waiting for some help on defense. Rob has been waiting for his presents for quite a while now.
This time, he'll be ready to collect.
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Yep, I clearly remember after last years draft
Rob was approached about getting some defensive players and he went on and on about how the talent was already here to be a great defense. Boy was he ever wrong. I don’t knock him for saying it though. What else was he supposed to say?
We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''
What else makes a strong leader?
"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.
"That's' what we're going to do.''
i remember him saying something like “we didnt have guys like terrence newman in cleveland!”, boasting about the teams talent. at the time i thought it was just PR speak and now i know for sure it was lol.
by DavidLaFleur on Jan 13, 2012 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe he was being sarcastic
as in, “We didnt have guys like Terrence Newman in Cleveland! No, we had better!”
by Grimlock83 on Jan 13, 2012 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
We just have to look at Houston this year.
Wade may not have been the defensive coordinator when he was here, but he surely must have had some kind of say how things were done. Then he goes to Houston and makes them the top defense in the league? He had the reputation for that when we hired him and then proved it again after he left. Then Ryan comes in with kind of the same reputation of being a good defensive coordinator and even though we improved statistically, we still played poorly. So I think that it is the personnel. We need at least 4 more playmakers on defense before we become one of the elite teams.
"Potential is nothing...Performance is everything". Bill Parcells
"If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job." Tom Landry
"The difference between extraordinary and ordinary, is that little extra". Jimmy Johnson
Wade did a great job when he first got here
But toward the end, they seemed to simply quit on him—the whole damned team, but especially the defense. I would really like to know what happened behind the scenes to this team.
Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. ~Author Unknown
I think a lot of the stuff he said was him being the good soldier
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I know defense is the main issue here
But my ideal draft would be to take DeCastro in the first and then devote the rest of the draft to defense (unless some other OL fall and are just too good to pass up). As far as Free Agency goes, sign Laurent, figure out TE2 (Marty B or someone else?), and then spend the rest of your resources on defense.
As much as defense is a problem, OL is a problem too. And I’ll take my chances with a marginally-improved defense and a healthy Romo over a noticeably-improved defense and an injured Romo. Fix the OL when you have a fantastic opportunity to do so, and things will be so much easier for the rest of Romo’s career (and beyond).
by Key19 on Jan 13, 2012 3:13 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
DeCastro
To me, DeCastro is the only offensive player I can see the Cowboys going for in the first. The top OTs, QBs and WRs will be gone. No TEs or RBs will be drafted that high. So DeCastro or defense in first.
Cut!
No. No. No, man.
You're making me fall asleep,
to death bro! -Ghandi
by TexasGarcia37 on Jan 13, 2012 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
Where is DeCastro projected to go?
Would we have to move up the board in order to get him?
"Potential is nothing...Performance is everything". Bill Parcells
"If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job." Tom Landry
"The difference between extraordinary and ordinary, is that little extra". Jimmy Johnson
13 or 14
I only show up to mock other posters, jeer at the writing here, and make strange complaints about internet culture.
I'm starting to come around to this
Line of thinking. Should be another interesting off-season.
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Jan 14, 2012 3:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
What if Richardson is there and DeCastro, Ingram, Upshaw, the top 2 CBs are picked?
As unlikely as that sounds now, pass-rushers often rise as the draft gets closer. If Richardson is ranked much higher than anyone else, do you take him? Remember Felix is entering the last year of his contract, Tanner is not a sure thing, and Murray probably can’t maintain a 20 touch per game pace an entire season. I wouldn’t discard Richardson for sure. Konz will likely be available and is more likely than Richardson.
I wouldn’t resign Felix unless very cheap. He already admitted that watching Murray made him realize he needed to run harder. He seems like a RKG, but I doubt he will run harder after getting a big signing bonus. RB production is very much tied to effort, not only on the field but even moreso effort during offseason workouts. Thats why I think signing veteran RBs is usually fool’s gold.
by HarrisburgCowboyFan on Jan 13, 2012 4:54 PM CST up reply actions
You don't need a top nfl back to win in the nfl
committees work the best.
"There are no traffic jams along the extra mile."- Roger Staubach
Pet Cat of 2011- Barry Church!
I STILL believe in Tony Romo.- 10/2/11
by Rat-Pack on Jan 13, 2012 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
if Trent Richardson is there
I think you have to take him
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:16 PM CST up reply actions
Totally disagree.
Trent Richardson doesn’t keep your starting QB upright. Running backs are not what they used to be in today’s NFL.
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films
for me its the value of getting a great player
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
In this case I agree with you Chia!!!
HA! only to a point… he did say DeCastro was gone. Richardson is one of those players that is tough, strong, and fast…. makes good cuts and can run people over if he wants. He’s a 25 touch per game back… with excellent vision. Trent does keep Romo upright too….. because like Murray … Richardson will force defenses to wait until they know it’s not handed off before they go full force to get the sack… giving Romo another second or more to pass the ball to an open receiver.
RexP
I mean its not a need obviously
but DeMarco got hurt, Felix is always hurt
it wouldnt hurt lol to have a premier RB like Richardson, it would be insane and I would be very happy if we got a player like that at 14
i am not saying we should draft Richardson, I just think if he was there I would take him because he is a great player
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 10:50 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I think that's really tough
to do having just drafted Murray, and still having Felix. I think if Richardson is still there at 14, some teams might be interested in trading up to snag him. THAT could potentially be a nice little draw.
by Cowboys Dominance on Jan 15, 2012 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
Then you trade the pick and collect the value of that player in that way
I only show up to mock other posters, jeer at the writing here, and make strange complaints about internet culture.
Amen brother
Anyone that says taking a skill position in the 1st round is just wrong.
by oregoncowboy on Jan 14, 2012 12:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
couldn't agree more
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 13, 2012 3:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Regardless of what we do in FA, we must go BPA in the draft. If Decastro is there we must draft him, even if we sign Grubbs or Nicks in FA.
We really need 2 guards. The only reason I wouldn’t draft DeCastro is if we signed both Nicks and Grubbs in FA. DeCastro is arguably the 2nd best player behind Luck and may slide only because of his position. The rest of the draft shoul be D. I could live with trading down and picking up another 2nd round pick, but only if Grubbs and Nicks are both signed. That’s how highly I think of DeCastro. If we trade down we should target Poe in the first, then get 2CBs inthe second.Jenkins if he slides, or Minnifield, Hosley, Banks, etc. There are plenty of corners in round #2. Move Rat to DE and use the rest of the draft on BPA heavily weighing D.
How’s that for an awesome O and a much improved D.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
I like DeCastro as well, but I would not count on him being there......
Remember that the main reason that guards were not drafted high in the first was the amount of money that you would have to pay them.
With the new CBA, that money should be a lot lower….which could allow teams to take guards and safeties higher than they would in the past.
If he shows well at the combine, I could see him sneak into the top 10.
by death of the cool on Jan 13, 2012 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
That's what I'm afraid of as well.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
I would look into drafting Coby Fleener from Stanford for the #2 spot
He is a good pass catcher and that is what I want in a tight end, especially a #2 tight end. If you NEED a blocking tight end, then obviously you don’t have much confidence in your offensive line (rightly so lately). If he turns out to be a really good player then hey, you can try to resign him after his contract is up, trade him for some draft picks or you trade Witten 4 years down the road.
Unless we trade Felix, any and all offensive picks (and there shouldn’t be many) should be focused on the offensive line, and I would include Tight Ends in that mix.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jan 13, 2012 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
I was thinking about something like that in my head
because Witten is getting older and the NFL is transitioning to these hybrid TE’s with great athletic ability
it would be nice to get an Aaron Hernandez
but Martellus Bennett was supposed to be that guy, huge bust
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
4 years down the road we aren't trading Witten
He will retire a Cowboy! He’s not the type of guy that wants to go play for another team.
RexP
+1
Optimissum Prime sees nothing but the best for America's Team!!!
by Cowboys_Attack on Jan 14, 2012 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
Free Agency will be the key....
If we can get some major problems solved in free agency on the defense, it will allow us the flexibility to take BPA in the draft.
I think we resign Spencer, and then I see us adding a FS (Micheal Griffin?) just because there is very little to offer in the draft at that position…
I think that Dallas will then have to decide if they want to add a FA corner or fill that need in the draft. I have heard that this is a deep draft for corners so that may be the plan.
Then we also need to look at NT if they are serious about moving RAT, and this seems to be a deep FA class of NT.
Regardless, Dallas has never been scared of drafting the BPA even if it doesn’t fill a need.
by death of the cool on Jan 13, 2012 3:38 PM CST reply actions
Somebody says NT, Blings shows up. I sense a pattern.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 13, 2012 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
For someone so statistically minded as yourself...
you’re awfully slow on the draw.
I was expecting at least ONE multi-color graph.
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
Shoot so do mine I would love to have a brute up the middle!
Optimissum Prime sees nothing but the best for America's Team!!!
by Cowboys_Attack on Jan 14, 2012 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
Simply inappropriate...
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Jan 14, 2012 3:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Paul Soliai
He’s young and a pretty good talent and a free agent. Also, who knows if Miami keeps the 3-4 with the new coach they get. Switching to a 4-3 from a 3-4 is much easier than the other way because any of your current linemen can play DT and your OLB’s just move to DE (or possibly stay at LB) and your inside guys, well you decide who is the best MLB and the others go to outside.
I say go grab Paul Soliai if you’re serious about moving Jay to DE, don’t resign Kenyon Coleman, Keep everyone else and you have a starting lineup of Paul Soliai, Jay Ratliff and Jason Hatcher, with Sean Lissemore, Josh Brent, Marcus Spears and Robert Callaway to back them up. And any of those guys could play any spot on the line except maybe Hatcher and Spears being DEs only.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jan 13, 2012 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
Free Agency Is Key: See Houston Texans
Rember the Texans once maligned secondary? Remember when Cowboy fans everywhere laughed themselves silly when a Dallas secondary player left to sign with Houston? Well, laugh no more; last year the Texans added two FAs that turned out to be the Texans’ most important players: safety Danieal Manning and cornerback Johnathan Joseph.
Previously, the Texans’ secondary was one of the worst in the NFL. Today it is one of the best. Much of the credit goes to these two free-agent signees . The two veterans set the tone for the secondary and they are playmakers. Manning and Joseph each had an interception in the Texans’ playoff win over the Bengals, and they were second and third (behind Cushing) in tackles in the game.
Manning quarterbacks the defense and is its surest tackler. He finished fourth on the team in stops despite missing three games with a broken leg. Joseph, who led the team with 15 pass breakups and four interceptions, locks in on the opponent’s best receiver. A first-time Pro Bowl selection, he is among the best cornerbacks in the league and improving.
I'm still angry about not signing Joseph last year. Big mistake on our part. If we were seriously entertaining signing Nnambdi,
we could easily have afforded Joseph.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
major mistake
i dont know what they were thinking.
I'm confused
You lament the fact that Houston signed Jacques Reeves away from us?
I’ve been sending them Christmas cards for nothing????
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
AKA "Eli's Little Helper"
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Jan 14, 2012 3:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
+1
LOL hated that punk.
Optimissum Prime sees nothing but the best for America's Team!!!
by Cowboys_Attack on Jan 14, 2012 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
I would like to point out...
that up to this point I have not read one post anticipating the drafting of a tight end in the first three rounds of the draft. Because, when we inevitably do so, I do not want to hear about what a great pick it is because it fills a need.
by Beuerleincouldhavebeenbetterthentroy on Jan 13, 2012 4:07 PM CST reply actions
We'll probably take that kid from Temple in the 5th Rd
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 13, 2012 4:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
"then" is a different word
than “than.” Just sayin’.
(English prof)
"A successful coach needs a paitient wife, a loyal dog, and a great quarterback. But if you don't have a wife the dog can pull double duty." --Barry Switzer
by Tennessee_Jed on Jan 13, 2012 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks...
try researching how to change a username on here and let me know how it works out.
by Beuerleincouldhavebeenbetterthentroy on Jan 13, 2012 6:02 PM CST up reply actions
email sbnation
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
Coby Fleener
Could be a good pick if Marty B leaves as expected. Seems similar to Witten.
by HarrisburgCowboyFan on Jan 13, 2012 4:57 PM CST up reply actions
One of four should be there at #14, DeCastro, Kirkpatrick, Ingram, or Upshaw.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
Upshaw probably will, but you forget one
Devon Still from Penn State. He would be a good pickup for the D-line, although I think the front office is feeling pretty comfortable there since they just signed Robert Callaway to a 3-year off of the practice squad. That means they don’t just like something about him, they LOVE something about that kid.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jan 13, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions
I am torn
on DeCastro as I like the idea of another stud Olineman, Upshaw and Ingram two big athletes that would create a lot of havoc on the otherside of DWare…..who is going to make the biggest impact from day one and who will be a game changer….I keep going back and forth….I like Upshaw as he was QB in HS and is a freak athlete, but did all the talent around him make him better than he actually was? I am glad I am not a scout…seems like a tough decision to make.
by BWAREofDWARE94 on Jan 13, 2012 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
Three year deals off of the practice squad doesn't mean much.
It keeps another team from taking him, but allows the team to cut the player with virtually no penalty to the cap.
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films
Hightower?
Raf and WB discuss Hightower today, he just declared for the draft. WB thinks Hightower is better than Upshaw at rushing.
He’s versatile. I’d say he’s the best power player at the inside linebacker spot in the draft. He’s listed at 6’4’’, 260, so this is a big dude. He’s like a bulked up Brian Cushing. He’s got very good instincts. He’s got a 6th sense for knowing I have to attack downhill and stop a play before it starts. I need to stack and shed. I just need to take on the blocker and narrow the area inside, so someone else can make the tackle.
http://www.cowboysnation.com/2012/01/bunting-part-i-can-bama-backer-answer.html
I really like instinctive players.
All I ask
Is if this team is going to take a pass rusher, that it please not give up a 2nd rd pick, a 3rd rd pick, and a 5th rd pick like they did in 2007 to draft Anthony Spencer #26 overall, when they could have taken him or LaMarr Woodley at # 36 in the 2nd rd.
Spencer’s career:
1) It cost the Cowboys 3 picks in the 2007 draft: the 2nd rd pick sent to the Eagles has morphed into Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and the Cardinals 2012 2nd Rd pick.
2) Spencer has put up 250 tackles, 21.5 sacks, 1 INT, 9 FFs for his career.
Now compare with LaMarr Woodley who the Steelers took with the 46th pick (2nd Rd) in 2007.
1) All it cost was a 2nd pick
2) 220+ tackles, 48 sacks, 4 INTs, 7 FFs
Note: Woodley plays the same position Spencer plays. Both came out of the Big10 and Woodley was the more decorated player.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 13, 2012 4:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions
The Move Up to Draft Spencer
. . . was an unmitigated disaster.
yup
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
God I forgot we gave up that much
So between Anthony Spencer and Roy Williams we spent
1 – 1st
1 – 2nd
2 – 3rds
2 – 5ths
We gave up 6 draft picks for a complete bust and a JAG.
And we wonder why we have no one to play guard, center, or safety. All the players who should be occupying those positions never had a chance to get drafted because we gave away those picks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jan 13, 2012 6:31 PM CST up reply actions
lol when you break it down it looks so much worse
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
I'm about sick of the hindsight to Lamar Woodley
I’m pissed about it too, but hey, can we drop it. It makes about as much sense to talk about as T.O. being a Cowboy…
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi
by ProBowlFactory on Jan 13, 2012 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
I honestly forgot we gave up that many picks
ouch
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:22 PM CST up reply actions
So we gave up 6 picks for 2 players who have been average or worse ? Brilliant !!
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
pretty much
Jerry would have gotten fired three different times now anywhere else
1-Spencer
2-Roy Williams trade
3-2009 draft
I like some of the recent moves the last two years, but those 3 events would get you fired
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
The hole Jerry has put this team in will take more than the last two drafts to make up for.
Chia you and I could have done better as blind men.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:31 PM CST up reply actions
I think my cat Winston could have done a better job in 2009
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
I bet my cat could have done a better job than your cat
LOL.
Chia, I love your posts/comments!
Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. ~Author Unknown
you know what is alarming?
Spencer has 21.5 career sacks in 5 seasons, Ware has 20 in 2011
Spencer has 6 sacks in 2011, Butler had 3 in 2011
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:32 PM CST up reply actions
And it nothing has changed. Jerry is a stubborn man. He is an arrogant man.....
and he is a fool. He believes this team is stacked.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Jerry is a smart man. He knows there is going to be a huge increase with football.
While we are the 2nd most profitable sports franchise in the world, imagine what he could make if we won a Superbowl or 2 with Romo. He knows it, and is doing whatever it takes to make it happen, now. And if that means listening to JG or SJ then so be it.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
LMAO. This isn't a business blog. On a business blog Jerry would be considered smart.
However since this is football blog
Jerry is arrogant, stubborn and miles from smart.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
I think Jerry is very business smart but is arrogant and stubborn
look how long it took to can Roy Williams
he hates admitting to failure
I think Jerry really lacks football smarts, considering he is the GM
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
No question why Dallas is in the shape they are in.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:49 PM CST up reply actions
That's always been the problem with JJ. He is simply not a football man and IMO is not qualified to be the GM.
He doesn’t know schemes, personnel, etc. If after Jimmy left and after 16 years with 1 playoff win, how many GMs would not have been fired had they not owned the team? We can only hope that he is GM in name only and JG and Stephen call the shots. I have a feeling that is the case and also have a feeling that Stephen’s ego is nothing compared to his father.
Wish you were here and comfortably numb.
I have big faith in Stephen actually
for starters, he isnt Jerry Jones, he doesnt have an ego like that and is wired differently
Jerry is just unique, all powerful rich men are
Stephen knows the business side, but he appears to know the football side too
I really like Stephen Jones and will applaud the day he takes over
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
To be honest, though, Tex wasn't much of a "football guy" either.
As GM, he simple knew to hire the right people (Landry and Brandt) and get out of their way while he worked his marketing genius. If Jerry can learn to do that, it makes no difference if he formally surrenders the title of GM or not.
by TheBlueBaron on Jan 14, 2012 3:47 AM CST up reply actions
Jerry is on record saying he will never do that
But I suppose we can all still dream, can’t we.
Just remember, if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off. ~Author Unknown
this is my problem with Jerry Jones
I think he has an eye for talent at skill positions, but I don’t think he knows how to build a football team
offensive line, defensive line, defense
stuff like that
especially in this 3-4 defense, we haven’t built a solid football team
I mean we have talent, really good talent but its spread out at the skill positions
I think he lacks the knowledge and understanding to build a football team as a whole
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Yup Chia. Jerry has no clue on building a team.
The 3-4 has confused this team since it began the process of switching.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:48 PM CST up reply actions
I think Parcells had a good grasp on it but after that, idk
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:02 PM CST up reply actions
Bill only had one good draft though.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 6:10 PM CST up reply actions
Well with the soon to be very large increase in football revenue
Jerry wants a bigger piece of the pie and the only way to do that is win a superbowl with Romo. So he is doing whatever it takes, and that means giving up control to JG/SJ which we have been seeing signs of for the past year and they appear to be continuing.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
Charging 75 bucks to park is a greedy piece of the pie.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
I never been.
Are you sure Jerry owns the parking lot? You know how Kraft got to be the owner of the Patriots? He first owned the parking lot of the old stadium.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
Kraft owns Kraft Mac and Cheese, thats how he is balling
what now? kraft owned our parking lot?
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:01 PM CST up reply actions
Actually he isn't part of that Kraft family
and no he owned the Patriots parking lot. Its very interesting to hear how he came to owning the patriots. It almost didn’t happen and they were about to move them.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
interesting
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
yeah look him up one time
he’s a great story.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
I see.
Is it really 75$ to park ?
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
I have heard the close lots are. The further lots are less.
http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/guests/parkingMap.cfm
The map breaks them down into Cowboys and Rangers lots. If my sister calls me back I will ask her. She used to be a accountant for the City of Arlington and now is the head of Accounting in a neighboring city. She knows a lot of the details of the stadium deal and how it is working out.
I love Jerry the owner, the GM not so much
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
If Jerry was doing whatever it took to make a Super Bowl win happen, he would have $h!tcanned his GM for either the Riy Williams trade or the 2009 draft
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by matt575 on Nov 22, 2011 3:09 AM EST
Ware had 20 in 2008 and 19.5 in 2011
In Spencer’s career he has 21.5 sacks; in two of those seasons Ware totaled 39.5 sacks-nearly doubling Spencer’s career production.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 13, 2012 7:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Greg Ellis in his final 3 years in the NFL
2007 with Dal had 12.5 sacks
2008 with Dal had 8 sacks
2009 with Oak had 7.5 sacks
That’s 28 sacks. Just saying Spencer in his prime hasn’t put up those numbers as a fulltime starter since 2009.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 13, 2012 7:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
nope
he isnt that good
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
I know you're tired of Spencer talk
as am I. But these facts need to be made public so ppl know who we’re having to negotiate with in free agency.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 13, 2012 10:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
oh I totally agree bro
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 10:51 PM CST up reply actions
Spencer is going to get a big check that we won't be able to match is the reason we will lose him.
Not because of his production or play.
RexP
by Rex Pfister on Jan 13, 2012 11:13 PM CST up reply actions
No one is disputing that
Dallas won’t match his big offer from another idiot operation because that would be overpaying for mediocre production.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 14, 2012 1:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ok you guys going to post ... new fact ok...
Greg Ellis didn’t play OLB he played LDE or RDE most of his Career average 6 sacks per year during his career and started every game. from the 98 – 2002 season… starting 76 games he had a total of 27 sacks that’s .355 sacks per game. In the converse Spencer started 53 games and had 21.5 sacks which averages out to .405 sacks per game. Also Greg started all those games from LDE or RDE. He also played only one year at ROLB where he got only 4.5 sacks. His last two seasons 07 and 08 covered the first two years of Spencers career. So his playing time was greatly deminished and really only has 3 years as the Cowboys starter.
RexP
by Rex Pfister on Jan 13, 2012 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
Ellis played OLB when Parcells switched to 3-4 beginning in 2005
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 14, 2012 12:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ellis was a 4-3 DE and hated playing the 3-4
He went to Oakland to go back to DE because he did not like playing OLB
RexP
by Rex Pfister on Jan 13, 2012 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
I hate to be an a$$ but this irrelevant context
Ellis was also a pro, who despite playing out of position as an OLB, did his job, and did it admirably.
In his final 3 yrs in the NFL (2007-2009),when he was past his prime, he put up more sacks than Spencer did in his first 3 yrs as a full-time starter (2009-2011). That’s a relevanr fact that can’t be denied.
"The tone is business," Garrett said. "Let's get to work. The Giants are going to be at the Meadowlands on Sunday at 4:15. They're an awfully good football team. We have to get ready for them."
by Rohpuri on Jan 14, 2012 1:13 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes and you can always find disasters if you keep going back
At the time Spencer was rated highly by all the draft boards. Nothing you can do… we traded away picks that we traded down for and it really did not cost us much as far as player count. We ended up with 8 picks that year 1x 1st, 1x 3rd 2x 4th 2x 6th, 2x 7th and I don’t think anyone was crying after his first year. The team went 13-3 and Spencer started in 6 games and had 3 sacks and 2 FF. It’s easy to look at something after the fact and say it was a bad move but when you look at it at that time… How do you know?
I would really love to see someone pick the players that are going to be all-pros 4 years from now out of this years draft. Go ahead try your luck pick 7 players from each of the rounds. Make sure that you select the round talent available.
(whoever falls)
1st David DeCastro OG Stanford or Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama
2nd Mark Barron SS Alabama or C Peter Konz Wisconsin
3rd Trumaine Johnson CB Montana or Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina
4th Donte Paige-Moss OLB/DE North Carolina or Cordaro Law OLB/DE Southern Miss
5th Kellen Moore QB Boise State or Brock Osweiler QB Arizona State
6th Delano Howell S Stanford or DeAngelo Tyson DT Georgia
7th Coby Fleener TE Stanford or Blake Decristopher G Virginia Tech
Those are my 7 picks not sure how they are ranked who’s going to fall but I stayed out of any first round talent even though some of these guys had Melvin Ingram ranked as a 6th rounder … I looked at them like they were nuts.
RexP
by Rex Pfister on Jan 13, 2012 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
Barron and Konz are likely 1st rounders.
Paige-Moss I wouldn’t touch at all. Major attitude issues on and off field and he just tore his ACL Christmas. 1st round talent, but the attitude and injury issues may see him not drafted at all.
I have a question for anyone who is willing to answer it
I am currently having some issues with my Position Outlook Series. I am Currently working on the OLB position, and have run into a problem…Dallas currently has only TWO OLBs under contract for the 2012 season near as I can Figure….Can anybody confirm this?… Roto World is giving me some contradictory Information, and I don’t know of any other site that would have up to date contract Info…..
IF anyone could help me out I would greatly appreciate it…..
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 4:46 PM CST reply actions
thanks OCC
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
Checked it out
and my fears are confirmed…Dallas has a Mere two OLB’s currently under Contract…..wow…
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
I think you overlooked the mighty Alex Albright as well as Baraka Atkins, who was signed to a futures contract last week.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jan 13, 2012 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Baraka Atkins is from the U too
but I don’t think he is the next big thing for us unfortunately
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
I couldn't find anything about Atkins on Spotrac
and Roto World was saying that He signed with the Steelers….They have him listed as signing with us, but on the player profile they have him signing with The Steelers on the 11th
and nothing on either site about Albright, either…..
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 5:51 PM CST up reply actions
Baraka Atkins is a nobody
purely a camp body that they are giving a shot to but he is nothing to get excited about
I would be more excited about Albright
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
true
basically a Spencer clone( and not even a good one at that)
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 6:03 PM CST up reply actions
yup
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
also Draft scout.com
has Atkins signing with the Steelers……
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 6:02 PM CST up reply actions
hes a Cowboy
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
part of the problem is we never added any
2009 was the only year since Spencer that I remember us drafting an OLB
they doubled down on Brandon Williams, a Wade guy that flamed out and hit on Victor Butler
that is why its real interesting to watch and see what happens with Anthony Spencer, that decision will have ripple effects
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
Ware, Spencer, Butler and Albright
Those were our OLBs last season. Albright I believe had a 1-year contract and Spencer we know. So yes, only two under contract, depending on if we bring back Albright. http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/
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by ProBowlFactory on Jan 13, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
yeah I looked there
I am tempted to hold off on the OLB outlook and move on…but man.. that would be a brutal ranking for the position with arguably Dallas’ best player (3 stars at most)
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
As a position group it would be one star. Because that's all they have. One star.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 5:57 PM CST up reply actions
try again Mensa
it would probably be 3 star because of D-Ware…..but yikes…..
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 13, 2012 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Jerry, Garrett and Rob as well as.......
95% of the fans on BTB were the only ones who didn’t know Dallas didn’t have a defense. The rest of us knew. It ain’t hard.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
Rob can have any toy he wants.
Except pick #14.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
I would be real frustrated if I was Rob Ryan
ok Rob, here you go, you get the talent on the roster, Kenyon Coleman, Abe Elam and Bruce Carter, but Carter really wont be ready until next year
thats tough to take
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
Thats how the draft fell and how the team approached it.
But this year is all his, except for pick #14.
So do we make a play for Avirl, bring Adams over, and maybe get Grimes/Fin/ and/or Griffin? Then draft away possibly trading up to get Poe or some other D talent?
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
I just want to see him in the war room about what players he likes and how reacts
imagine the first two picks or two of the first three picks are on offense?
he might walk out the door and quit
idk about Avril, I am not feeling that really, I would much rather pay for a G or Michael Griffin or a CB
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:30 PM CST up reply actions
True the point is
Even if we draft DeCastro and resign LRon, there is still more than enough for Ryan to fix some holes on defense and make it what he wants.
"Obviously, I felt like if I ran into my lineman there it was going to help the play" ~Tony Romo
I agree with the avril thing.
I think he will be a good player but the immediate upgrade isn’t there I don’t feel like he will start and show an immediate upgrade over our ends now. Specially with the Ratliff move. Guard center and corneebacks will be an immediate upgrade even with a learning the NFL level in the first season. Would like to see another olb but the problem is the lack of talent in the draft at the position. And again the immediate upgrade at the position. Next draft it has to be addressed along with qb and te.
by Sado44 on Jan 13, 2012 6:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ok my bad avril from the lions.
OK well he might workout but a known 4-3 end doing well at the position doesn’t mean he is gonna excel at the 3-4 olb positions.
by Sado44 on Jan 13, 2012 6:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Reason 8750985719871-98745-91845-918471- to return the 4-3.
It’s easier to draft for.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
I concur
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
not only
might he walk out and quit he might carry JJs severed head out with him. Like Ryan or not the man does need some talent to work with and he didnt have it this season
Hell and Horse Manure.....HIT SOMEONE
by sexililkitti on Jan 13, 2012 11:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I am just glad he is getting another year
but if they don’t give him much again, I expect the same results, maybe even worse if that is possible
defense has to get talent, I truly wish I had extra picks this year and money to spend in free agency
"I got the 9 on me so I think I'm Romo"
Fabolous
by Archie Barberio on Jan 13, 2012 5:24 PM CST reply actions
"He's Just Makin' The Best Of A Bad Stuation...
Just tryin’ to get by can’t cha see?" (Said Roger Miller!) Well, here’s hoping that the REST of the “powers that be” (Jerry, his son and Garrett) having watched double digit leads go down the drain; will draft some DEFENSIVE personnel THIS YEAR! Hopefully, starting with another pass rusher and then better DB’s! After that they can look for depth. As they have MORE RB’s than they need; keeping Murray, Tanner and Morris and trading Felix for more picks, as well as cutting or trading Buehler (who is a sideline decoration at this point) would also help!
GO COWBOYS! GET SOME BIG D! AH-OOO-AH!
Morris is too old
I think we pick up another RB in the first four rounds. And trade buehler? I’m sure there’s tons of teams clamoring for a kicker that can’t make a kick.
by matt575 on Jan 13, 2012 7:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
If Jerry owned 2 teams he would trade with himself to nab Buehler.
It would be interesting to what he would give up.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
LOL Blings.
Jerry is the end all in Dallas.
by football mensa on Jan 13, 2012 9:19 PM CST up reply actions
BEUHLER STRONG BEUHLER FAST BEUHLER SMASH BALL BEUHLER SMASH OPPONENT
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by matt575 on Nov 22, 2011 3:09 AM EST
by Seanrude on Jan 13, 2012 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I have a strong
Feeling that rob gets his nt that he has been asking for. He showed alot of intrest in the Brent which is good. Robs defense calls for a bigger nt than what he currently had. I understand not wanting to move Ratliff his talent and athleticism makes him very viable there but maybe we all get our wish next season. Trade down and get Poe and get two in CBS in round two and a guard or center in 3rd and I’d say we are on our way.
by Sado44 on Jan 13, 2012 5:50 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I don't understand why a lot of people want to trade down
We have pick 15. There will be a very good prospect there. I’d rather have a quality prospect than quantity of draft picks.
by BrickTop on Jan 14, 2012 3:28 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Morris Is Too Old
LONG TERM, but AT THIS TIME he is STILL a better option than using a draft pick you need to fill a hole on a defense that’s FULL of them! He played well, this year and has a couple more left in him, so I say USE HIM NOW and replace him LATER. As for trading Buehler, ya don’t KNOW until ya TRY. IF he can’t be traded THEN cut him, but TRY to get something out of him FIRST (even a seventh round pick is better than nothing!.
GO COWBOYS! GET SOME BIG D! AH-OOO-AH!
I assume they are joking about trading Beuhler.
It is kinda unusual for a kicker to get drafted, almost all are UDFA’s. And with the new KO rules his strong leg is not as valuable.
" 'Who I'm coaching, I'll have them ready.'"
16 games in and guys were still running around while the ball was actually being snapped.
Crazy.
Good Luck with this guy as the DC. I just don’t see it. I think we’ll get the same results he had in Oakland and Cleveland. Mediocre.
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
so we could end up with the #3 Defense?
OK Sign me up!
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
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
by One.Cool.Customer on Dec 23, 2010 12:00 AM PST
by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 14, 2012 8:56 AM CST up reply actions
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