After the way last season ended, and our 'Boys got put out to pasture........again....I am of the mind that the drought will come to an end this year. Yes, there are still holes to fill, and people to step up, but I am confident these will happen. Will this translate into a SB appearance? I'm not going that far out on a limb, but it's possible.
The Steelers of last year weren't as talented as Steeler teams of the past, but they played together and hung in there and they have a damn good coach, not to mention the owner. The fans are tremendous in their support of their favorite blue collar team. They didn't lose focus, or whine when they lost. Most of all, they didn't have T.O. or anyone of that caliber. They are the epitome of a "team". We could learn from them.
Owens is a tremendous athlete, but he's wasting it because of his alligator mouth. If he would have shut up and played his game, he could have gone far, even at his age. Will we miss his production? Of course. But, that's where Roy Williams will have to step it up a notch or two. Can he do it? I think he can, but we will see for sure this year. There won't be any more excuses such as coming in late, or having to play 2nd fiddle to Owens. (Good luck, Buffalo, with that. You'll need it.)
A lot of Cowboy fans may disagree with a lot of what I'm saying. I know a lot of haters will. That's fine, because everyone has a right to their opinion. But, that's one thing that makes this country great...even people like Tim Lumber has that right. If he didn't, then normal people wouldn't either.
Some people hated to see Owens go, even Jerry Jones is now having 2nd thoughts, or so I've read. But, then Jerry is just being Jerry. I don't always agree with things he does.........for that matter, there's a lot of things he does I don't agree with, but I'm just a peon and he's the owner, gm, wannabe coach, bird dog, and buttinski. Bears fans don't always agree with their Jerry....Jerry Angelo, but I think most fans eventually get crossed with their teams owners, and general managers, for one reason or another.
I think Romo will come out to prove something. He has this new 3 headed monster (Barber, Jones, and Choice) that looks to me will run amuck, going by what little we saw of Jones and Choice last year. He won't have to throw so much. This will also depend on how much Garrett learned as well. Will he continue with bombardment or try to balance the offensive attack with more running? In my opinion, he should do a lot more running than he has previously, for the simple fact we do have these 3 guys who can stay fresh all game long. Will the O line hold up like in 07? With Kyle Kosier back, I would think so. He had a lot to do with Flo Adams playing at a pro bowl level in 07, and when Kosier went down early last year, the line suffered for it. There's a reason Cory Proctor is a back up, although he likely did his best.
The defense remains basically the same, but w/o Greg Ellis. He was a whiner, and how it affected the defense last year, I don't know. I do know what happened in the stretch when we needed ONE game to make the playoffs........the defense laid down and died. Well, certain players did. The names are being with held to protect the guilty. Baltimore should have never, ever made those 2 long runs. We should have beaten the Steelers as well. Philly? If we had beaten just one of the aforementioned teams, chances are, we would have rested someone, but the 'Boys played as if they were resting anyway. But, I have to give credit to the 'Birds, because their season was also on the line. They wanted the game more than the 'Boys did. Nothing difficult about seeing that.
I like what I see from Orlando Scandrick. The man is a player, and he might just take time from Mike Jenkins. Both are 2nd year now, so there will be less excuses for them now. All in all, I like what I see. Of course, this team is not perfect, but neither were the Steelers. Big Ben got sacked almost as many times as David Carr did with the Texans, but yet, they still managed to "get there". This team could do the same if they really want. We, as fans, are going to have to do our part as well. Instead of fighting amongst ourselves, disagreeing about one thing or another, stand together, and scream....
"THE BOYS ARE GOING TO MAKE SOME NOISE!!"
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The only noise the Cowboys are goin to make is help me i am choking !
Your Addtions vs. Loses
Free agents lost: OT Joe Berger(notes), LB Kevin Burnett(notes), DE Chris Canty(notes), TE Tony Curtis(notes), DT Tank Johnson(notes), WR Terrell Owens(notes), OT Cory Proctor, LB Zach Thomas S Roy Williams
Free agents gained: LB Keith Brooking(notes), DT Igor Olshansky(notes), OT Cory Proctor, DB Gerald Sensabaugh(notes)(notes),
Also Anthony Henry in a trade for Jon Kitna on top of Pacman Jones being realsed! That not might be huge players yet thats lots of depth you've lost![and don't say Romo friendly] so ....
Keith Brooking takes Zach Thomas's spot [Tie]
Igor olshansky takes Chris Canty's spot [Advatage Chris Canty]
Gerald Sensabaugh takes Anthony Henry's or Pacman's spot [Advantage Anthony Henry or Pacman Jones ]
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Round 3, Pick 5 (69) (From Browns) Jason Williams OLB 6'1" 241 Western Illinois Pick Analysis:The Cowboys pick up an athletic linebacker with outstanding speed and quickness. Williams has the ability to rush off the edge and is a potential playmaker as an outside linebacker/special teams player.
Round 3, Pick 11 (75) (From Bills) Robert Brewster OT 6'4" 325 Ball State Pick Analysis:The Cowboys pick up a hulking interior prospect with the selection of Brewster. Though he spent his college career as an offensive tackle, Brewster will likely move inside to guard for the Cowboys.
Round 4, Pick 1 (101) (From Lions) Stephen McGee QB 6'3" 225 Texas A&M Pick Analysis:He had a great workout at his pro day. He's more of a developmental project, but he has all of the physical tools. Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman said McGee has pro potential, and Sherman should know -- he was Brett Favre's coach for several years in Green Bay.
Round 4, Pick 10 (110) (From Bills) Victor Butler DE 6'2" 248 Oregon State Pick Analysis:Butler had a great workout at his pro day and jumped on the radar after starting just one year in college. The Cowboys need to fix their special teams and Butler, combined with the Cowboys' earlier pick of Jason Williams, will help. Butler is a standout on the kicking units. He has similar skills to the Broncos' Elvis Dumervil, and he shined in Oregon State's upset victory over USC this past year.
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Round 4, Pick 20 (120) (From Buccaneers) Brandon Williams DE 6'5" 252 Texas Tech Pick Analysis:Williams was an underclassman that may have been better served staying in school. Nevertheless, he has pass-rushing potential and is extremely athletic. There are questions as to whether he can be a linebacker, so the Cowboys may use him as a rotation defensive end in their 3-4 scheme.
Round 5, Pick 7 (143) (From Raiders through Falcons) DeAngelo Smith CB 5'11" 194 Cincinnati Pick Analysis:The former Bearcat is a zone cover corner with good awareness. Smith has a good feel for reading routes and is an aggressive ballhawk in coverage. The Cowboys may move Smith to safety due to his physical presence on the field.
Round 5, Pick 30 (166) (From Titans) Michael Hamlin FS 6'2" 214 Clemson Pick Analysis:The Cowboys add a rangy safety prospect with hard-hitting ability. Hamlin lacks elite speed, but he has the instincts and awareness to develop into a solid player in spite of his deficiencies.
Round 5, Pick 36 (172) (Compensatory selection) David Buehler K 6'2" 227 Southern Cal Pick Analysis:The Cowboys increase their competition at the kicking position with the selection of Buehler. Incumbent kicker Nick Folk hit 91 percent of his field-goal attempts last season and was perfect on PATs, going 42-for-42. Still, Buehler is a physical specimen for a kicker and should contend.
Round 6, Pick 24 (197) (From Dolphins) Stephen Hodge SS 6'0" 234 TCU Pick Analysis:Hodge is a special teams ace. He played safety at TCU and he will be a backup on defense. Still, he helps Dallas in the kicking game and continues the trend of the team trying to fortify what was a weakness last year in special teams.
Round 6, Pick 35 (208) (Compensatory selection) John Phillips TE 6'5" 251 Virginia Pick Analysis:Phillips is a good blocking tight end, who has had some injuries. He'll always be a third tight end, but he'll be good there. He won't get a lot of reps as the backup, but he's smart and will make the team as a solid role player. He will replace Tony Curtis, who left the Cowboys and signed with the Chiefs.
Round 7, Pick 18 (227) Mike Mickens CB 6'0" 186 Cincinnati Pick Analysis:Mickens led his team in interceptions last season and was a track superstar in high school. He has speed and very good quickness. This is exceptional value for a pick in the seventh round. Mickens has a chance to be the third corner for the Cowboys.
Round 7, Pick 20 (229) (From Bears through Buccaneers) Manuel Johnson WR 5'11" 189 Oklahoma Pick Analysis:Johnson has the quickness and speed that teams crave at the wide receiver position. He may have been better than Juaquin Iglesias (Round 3, 99th overall to the Bears) at catching the ball at Oklahoma. Johnson is a small receiver, but he's got the ability to stick in the NFL
you can't feel good about your defense honlstly!
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For someone who, right off the bat, says "The only noise the Cowboys are goin to make is help me i am choking!", you sure done some homework on our roster and draft picks. Why all of the interest in the team if we're chokers? And then, "you can't feel good about your defense honlstly! "
Phillyfan5 may have to come here and explain you to me, because I sure don't know why you even bothered.
Bull_Shirt
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Yes, I have friends on the Eagles, Bears, Buccaneers, and other teams. I don't limit myself, nor do I insult other teams fans or their team.
Bull_Shirt
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Well, I see you're only 14 years old, according to your profile, so I'm going to have to be a little more patient than usual. You also just joined Fan Nation as well.
Welcome.
As I said, you've done some studying of the Cowboys, and likely other teams as well. But, you should also understand something about chatting in here. Most of the people here are adults and as such, talk like adults. I said most, because there are some adults who speak like idiots. I have a friend who is an Eagles fan called Phillyfan5. You would do well to consult with him because he knows your team as well as anyone and he can also advise you about the haters and idiots that prowl through here. These people will poison your attitude about a certain team, and you should be aware of that. They think they're being funny and cute, but they're not.
If you keep an open mind about any and all teams, and don't go to insulting the fans or the team, you will do well with making friends. You said you like meeting new people, so, if that's the case, then you should also take advice from those who know, and you will indeed make new friends, regardless of the age difference.
Good luck, and I'm sure we'll speak again.
One more thing. If you reply to someone's comments, be patient for an answer, because they may not be there at the time you are, or vice versa. Also, if you're joking with someone, make sure you use something like emoticons, such as this>>> :-), or *laffin*, ~~grinning~~, or *lol*........or however you want to do it. That lets people know you're just joking around. I'm sure you already know about emoticons and such, but it is important in here.
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I'm going to say that our 09 draft may wind up with nothing but special team players, which might be an upgrade for us from last year, but there are probably few starters this year and bigtime contributors. But there's not reason that 4 or 5 of the players can't become effective starters, it's just a wait and see situation.
jdramirez
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Gerald Sensabaugh takes Anthony Henry's or Pacman's spot [Advantage Anthony Henry or Pacman Jones ]
Sensabaugh is a safety, and he will take the place of Roy Williams and will be a BIGTIME upgrade, not because Sensabaugh is great, but because Roy was such a liability.
jdramirez
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Roy seemed to lose something........I know he was a better player than he showed the last 2 or 3 years, but it seemed like he just lost his fire or something. Maybe he can do better with the Bengals.
I forgot about the special teams in my initial thingie up there..................lol..........Glad you mentioned it.
Bull_Shirt
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SORRY WELL THANKS JUST MOST COWBOYS FANS ARE **** TO ME WHEN I AM NICE SO I USUALLY START OFF FIRST ! AND YEAH I AM 14 AND I JOINED YESTERDAY!
jadeagles
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OH YEAH WHAT I WAS JUST SAYIN IS THAT YOU LOST ALOT OF DEPTH AT DEFENSE/ WITH ANTHONY HENRY /PACMAN/TANK/CHRIS CANTY/GREIG ELLIS/ROY WILLIAMS/TO/ZACH THOMAS / AND YOU ONLY SIGNED KEITH BROOKING WHO HONESTLY HAS LOST A STEP OR TWO AND IGOR OHSHLANSKI !
jadeagles
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ONE MORE THING DO YOU READ ESPN'S NFC EAST BLOG BY:MATT MOSLEY!
jadeagles
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AND YES I LIVE ON THE EAST COAST IMA UP AT 4 AM BECAUSE ITS SUMMER TIME AND I AM IN A BAD SLEEPING CYCLE IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING!
jadeagles
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We lost players, but it's like cheese. You scrape off the moldy parts to reveal the edible stuff.
Anthony Henry was an enigma. He'd play well, and then he would get beat deep because he wasn't that fast. Also, the defense had to play a ton more zone coverage because he was a liability in man coverage. Scandrick and Jenkins are an upgrade in that department. So really, what we lost was our 4th CB who was played by Jenkins last year. Who will replace the 4th CB? It's obviously a different question than who will replace our 2nd CB.
Pacman: He was graded as the best CB we had last year. It didn't seem that way. He didn't have any turnovers (pics not the one fumble recovery he had), and he was hurt, and he was a god awful punt returner. He did bat several balls down, but he seemed above average at best and definitely not worth the headache.
Tank Johnson. He was a backup to Jay Ratliff who is a monster at the nose. Tank never really did much. He has one sack here and there, but he didn't make a big impression. He's more of a name than he is a player. There is some dropoff between Tank and the guys who will replace him, but it's not something to stay up late and worry about.
Canty. You can't say much bad about Canty, other than he wasn't a force on pass rush. He was a very good run stuffer, but so is Olshansky. My guess is that it will be a wash on rush defense, and they will bring in a pass rushing specialist on 3rd down. Sure they will use 2 people to take the role of one, but that might not be a bad plan. Also, you are still paying less on your cap than with those 2 rather than what the Giants payed for Canty.
Ellis: He was getting older, still a good pass rusher, but he didn't like playing a part-time role with as a 3rd down player. It should tell you something that with all the teams installing or playing a 3-4, (Packers, Browns, Dolphins, Steelers, Patriots, etc.), that he signed with the Raiders. If he was still a player who could bring some heat, you figure the other teams would have jumped at the opportunity to take him. His replacement is Anthony Spencer, former 1st round draft pick from 2 or 3 drafts ago (the Brady Quinn draft). He has been an adequate player. I haven't found him to be special against the run, pass coverage, or pass rush. He's good enough to play, but I'm waiting for him to play up to the standard of a 1st round pick.
Williams: I don't want to throw more dirt on his grave, but he was a liability in pass coverage, and he wasn't as good blitzer (always got blocked by an o-lineman), when he tackled, he would lunge at the player and not wrap up with his tackle, and he would miss tackles by the handful. Williams was the only star on the Cowboys team for a few years, but we really won't miss him.
TO. http://www.fannation.com/blogs/post/408260-opinion-why-the-loss-of-terrell -owens-may-not-be-crippling
I explained it all there, and I don't feel like copying and pasting.
Zach Thomas: Zach is a great player, but he didn't fit in playing the weakside ILB. Not sure why, but it just didn't fit him. He had several tackles, but no wow moments where he punished a RB, or did an amazing job in coverage. I think it is a wash with the Keith Brooking. He's definitely not Ray Lewis, but I think it will be a good fit. He already knows the system and he probably will be Zach 2.0.
jdramirez
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The noise they will be making will sound a lot like flatuence
BirdBrain
Charlottesville , VA
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...and snoring when Romo gets knocked unconcious and lays on the turf
BirdBrain
Charlottesville , VA
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Sounds like you picked the right name for yourself........*laffin*
Bull_Shirt
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hey shirt did you see my comments
jadeagles
Levittown , PA
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But it doesn't really matter the talent you lost which was still pretty good but you still lost depth is my point and they are better than anyone on the team thats going to take their place like for tank whos taking his spot not anyone better than him although he wasn t great but you know!
jadeagles
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Your name seems to adequately describe your contribution.
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