This topic is ridiculous.

Broussard has every right to his beliefs just like Collins can choose to do what he pleases.

In the end, EVERYONE is judged.

Jerry is stubborn, that is for sure and until he gets another big name in here that will stand up to him, the team will always sail in the current direction.

These last few drafts the team has really hit on some solid young players and my hope is that will continue with this draft.

Like Jerry or not, opinions mean nothing until a player hits the field...lets just hope that at least 2 of these guys hit....that is the reality.

History is def not on our side and that is why people get in an uproar.

Garrett has done well in recent years, so that is my hope...

There is no doubt they will not hit on everyone but man I like the Center, WR, and RB we snagged and other "experts" are high on that FS.

We shall see.

We can not be sure...Frederick was a Round 2 grade by many but #22 on their board.

In either case, they might have been trying to trade down and just could not find a partner. If they could not do that, then you stand pat and take the guy and hope you are right and he starts right away. If the guy is an 8-10 yr starter, then they they got their man.

After they snagged the TE, WR, Saftey and RB, everyone started coming around on their draft.

Dallas had a solid draft, not spectacular due to many seeing Round 1 as a reach.

The thing is, they filled major needs and while many feel the DL could stand to see an upgrade, they already have 4 DE's on the roster and 3 DT's...so it's not like they have a bunch of scraps when you are talking about a starting DL of Ware, Spencer, Ratliff and Hatcher.

And do not tell me that Sylvester Williams and or Eric Reid are going to be better than Frederick and Williams combined!

2 for 1 is always better even if both are average.

IF you do not extend him then you might as well let Ware, Austin, Ratliff, Carr and Witten all walk as well..

Because this team will spend at least 3 years looking for the next QB to replace him.

Above you asked me about his elimination game record and it is true. Yet, was Romo the cause of each of those losses?

I recall a fumbled snap vs Seattle...that is 1. I recall the late pick vs the Skins, that is 2. The other 5 or 6?? Ummm, no.

I recall the Eagle game not being on Tony's shoulders. I recall the 13-3 season not Tony's fault either. Same for the Vikes loss in the playoffs. The Giant game season before last, not Tony either.

You can't bring up a stat and apply it unless he is posting poor clutch numbers.

ESPN last season showed his career 4th quarter numbers...Tony is fine...the team has had its moments.

Lets look at Flacco. You think Joe Flacco is an amazing QB? Many do now and in reality, he is not better than Romo...difference is, he got hot, he got lucky beyond belief, he got a ring and he got paid.

Dallas just has had different things work against them.

I am in favor of developing another QB for sure, but replacing Tony I am not in favor of unless it meant we could move into the next tier of QB's getting a Brady, Rodgers, Brees or Manning...which none will occur.

We will never agree on the Romo topic.

I just ask this...

If Lee, Carter and Ratliff stay healthy, do you think we might win 1 more game and get in? How about Ware playing hurt?

Or...if we had a run game that could produce 100yds per game, would that help Tony?

Better game management by Garrett could have netted 2-3 more wins over the last 2 seasons.

In the end, it is not excuses FOR Tony, it is a team sport and Tony is 1 player on a 53 man roster...if from top to bottom there are mistakes being made, it puts a larger target on Tony to do well and he can't do it all.

Assistants will change how guys are coached up. The change at play caller (to Callahan) is huge.

I think it will allow Garrett to coach up the team in a better way. Bill is an experienced play caller and uses a West Coast style which I think Romo will excel in big time!

Dallas has holes, but none that can not be filled quickly to get into the playoffs...after that, the Ravens, Giants and Cardinals in recent years are prime examples that anything can happen.

Assuming Dallas keeps Spencer and Ratliff, they need to draft depth on the line and find a Saftey.

On O, they can replace Free and one of the guards before the NFL draft even begins.

Their are young guys all over this team currently that can be good players with playing time...this holds true of Harris and Beasley as well as Johnson on D.

The Lakers need to fire D'Antoni.

Nash needs to go and Kobe needs to be dealt.

For what and who, I do not know...just that is LA's problem.

I said it in an earlier post...Flynn is only going to be traded because Seattle has PLENTY of cap room to keep him in case Wilson regresses.

If Dallas were to get him, they would have to trade a Round 3 pick for him.

Right now, Dallas needs a Right Tackle, Guard, Running Back, DT and DE more than a QB.

They can burn a Round 6 on a QB to develop and still trade for any of those guys in years to come if need be.

Free Agency, splash or not, is key this season for Dallas to get quality guys who are not breaking the bank.

But, mark my words, Dallas WILL make some moves.

Right...

I think any player at any level should always look to improve...

And yes, if the line could play at Romo's level, we would not be having conversations about the playoffs...

Every team has a plus and minus.

Richards team has not 1 Small Fwd. I realize you can play guys out of position, but then they are not remotely as effective. So for that, his team is out.

Jon vs Bob is interesting.

Wilt is a bruiser at Center, so is Shaq, while Kareem and Hakeem are very similar. Edge to Jon at Center.

Robertson/McHale at PF v Malone/Barkley/Dirk I say edge to Bob.

Jon only has Dr J at SF where Bob can run Lebron, Bird, Pippen and Durant all day long...huge edge to Bob.

Jon has MJ and I know that Bob will run Durant, LBJ and Wade at SG but MJ is MJ...edge to Jon.

I think PG is a push.

My best guess is Bob by a nose for best over all team.

Good trade but does not make either team better.

Pierce will barely see the ball with Kobe in town.

Only way LA improves is if Kobe shoots about 15 times a night and dishes around 7-8 times...or gets traded.

Romo does not need to progress any further.

The team around him needs to!

If that OLine can block not just for Tony but for the run game and come to Romo's level, we could stop right there.

The D improves to Tony's level and we stop right there too.

All in All, Tony is one of the best players on the team...we need more people playing at his level...not Tony playing at another beyond where he is at.

I think Flynn on the cheap would be a good move...

But, Dallas will only have that opportunity if Seattle cuts Flynn.

Trading for him, they take on his current contract.

Flynn is going to stay in Seattle I bet because they have the cap room to hold on to him.

For the record, Flynn would have been a 5-11 QB with this line, no doubt....Dallas needs to replace Free and upgrade 1 of the guards...it is hard when you have 2nd and 5, then Free gets a holding penalty and now you are 2nd and 15.....or Free gets beat for a sack and now they are 3rd and long.

Making the down and distance more manageable through a better run game and no penalties will win at least 2 more games for Dallas during the season...10-6 is a much different conversation vs 8-8.

Beating someone during the regular season is 1 thing...

Winning 4 games vs that team is another, especially when that team is adjusting to your play.

It is why with LeBron playing his best basketball ever and the supporting cast around him, that they are only going to be beaten by a team that is on mega fire...

The ONLY team I see doing that, is the Thunder and Miami has won 5 straight games vs them.

I think Flynn would be a PERFECT person to push Romo.

Sadly, it won't happen because Orton is getting about 2.5m to backup Tony and with Dallas and the cap, they need to trim the fat, not spend more.

I still think they should explore the move but we are dealing with Jones here.

Nah...Ratliff barely played last season as it was...

Garrett is not a great play caller either.

The D was not that great.

All of the changes so far were to improve obvious areas of concern.

I like the moves...if they pay off or not is another story.

Joke of the league when you are 8-8 and one of the most profitable sports franchises in the world is harsh.

Say what you will about Tony...we both will never agree on him. You cant blame the guy when he was the main reason Dallas even had a shot to begin with.

Jones is Jones...what I love about the man is that is not afraid to make moves...some work, many dont, but he tries and he will keep trying.

1 step at a time my man...

This was a 6-10 team when Garrett took over. They had vets and dead money on the cap hurting them. As that dough drops off and Garrett keeps replacing them with good youth in the draft, it gets them headed in the right direction.

Granted, more is needed, but getting to the playoffs is good...after that, anyone can make a run...

The Giants are living proof of that in both of their recent Super Bowl wins...the Ravens are close to it this year.

1 game away from the playoffs is not an illusion...Super Bowl contender is 1 thing, playoffs is another...

Right...good article on ESPN Dallas.

They showed Dallas 18 million over. By restructuring Carr, they save 10.5 million alone. Add in Witten, Austin and Ware and they save another 11 million. If they cut Free, Spears, Vickers, Connor and Spears, they save another 13 million.

Total that up and they go from 18 million over to 16 million under. Once Romo gets his extension, his cap number goes from 16.8m this season to probably like 7 or 8 million....saving another 8 million bucks.

That puts Dallas at 24 million under, which is PLENTY of dough to sign free agents, including Spencer if they really want him.

That list of free agents that is out there will enable Dallas to upgrade any and all spots needed. There is no excuse for Dallas not being able to repair their problems this year and make a run at the playoffs.

Maybe I am optimistic, but this team is NOT far away from getting into the playoffs and making noise.