Next year's roster thread...

[Tio]

Post what you think the roster will be for the cowboys goiong into week 1 next year.


QB: Drew Henson
RB:Julius Jones
WR:Keyshawn Johnson
WR:Terry Glenn
WR:Braylon Edwards
TE:Jason Witten
LT:Jacob Rogers
LG:Larry Allen
C:Al Johnson
RG:Ben Hamilton
RT:Flozell Adams

RDE: Darren Howard
DT:Rodrique Wright(sp?)
DT:Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat nguyen
OLB:Kalen Thornton
CB:Terence Newman
CB:Ken Lucas
NB:lance frazier
SS:Roy Williams
FS:Will Demps

[Bobo]

So Demps and Howard are both FA's? Look like good pick ups. Demps has never been a big int guy, and I've seen him drop some. But I like the idea of him and Roy vs Roy and anybody else we have hehe. I wonder if the Aints would give us Will Smith instead? :p

[Portland Fanatic]

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Terry Glenn
WR: Quincy Morgan
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Jacob Rogers
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Peterman or Chris Kemoeatu (4 rd)...this guy is a nasty animal!!!
RT: Flozell Adams

RDE: Wiley...ouch...will be here I bet.
DT: Anttaj Hawthorne(1b rd)
DT: Laroi Glover
LDE: Greg Ellis
OLB: Dat Nguyen
MLB: Ed Hartwell (FA)
OLB: Derrick Johnson (1a rd)
CB: Terence Newman
CB: Ken Lucas (FA)
NB: Pete Hunter
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Brodney Pool (2a rd)

[JBell523]

What is everyone's fascination with Will Demps?

He's the weak link on the Ravens D, and he doesn't get exposed that often because of the players he's surrounded by. Not much of an upgrade over Scott/Dixon.

Anyway, this is what I kinda think will happen mixed with what I'm hoping for.

QB - Drew Bledsoe (FA)
RB - Jones
FB - Barnes
WR - Johnson/Morgan
WR - Glenn
TE - Witten/Campbell

LT - Adams
LG - Allen
C - Johnson
RG - Gurode
RT - Rogers

DE - Ellis
DT - Glover
DT - Anttaj Hawthorne (1b)
DE - Reggie Hayward, Broncos (FA)

OLB - Ahmad Brooks (1a)
MLB - Nguyen
OLB - James

CB - Newman,
CB - Anthony Henry, Browns (FA), Pete Hunter

FS - Dwight Smith, Bucs (FA)
SS - Roy Williams

[Bobo]

What is everyone's fascination with Will Demps?

I don't have a fascination with him, like I said, he's not a ball hawk. I do think he's better than what we have. This draft is said to be weak for S's, so I'm not sure we should look for an upgrade there. I don't know what other S's are available through free agency.

[D#1Cowboyfan]

I think Drew Henson could be possibly traded off diffently if Romo shows some promise this season and if the Cowboys sign Matt Hassleback it won't be no room for Henson so Cowboys might just trade Henson off while they have a chance and Matt Jones could be drafted to get more time...Heard the talk about Emmit might come back...

QB - Matt Hassleback (FA)/Tony Romo/Matt Jones, Arkansas (4b)
RB - Jones/E.Smith, Cardinals (FA)/Rashad Lee
FB - Lousank Polite (Practice Squad)/ Richie Anderson
WR - Johnson/Morgan/Crayton
WR - Mike Williams/Glenn/Cooper USC (1a)
TE - Witten/Campbell

LT - Adams/Vollers
LG - Allen/Walter
C - Johnson/Dinapoli/Lehr
RG - Elton Brown, VA (1b)/Gurode
RT - Rogers/Tucker

DE - Ellis/Chris Canty, VA (2nd Rd)
DT - Glover/Albert Means, Memphis (4a)
DT - Shaun Rogers, Lions (FA)/Leo Carson
DE - Wiley/Eric Obogu

OLB - D.Coakley/Kalen Thorton
MLB - D.Nguyen
MLB - E. Hartwell, Ravens (FA)
OLB - B. James (switch sides)

CB - T.Newman
NB - Lance Frazier
CB - Fred Smoot, Redskins (FA)

FS - P.Hunter, W.Demps, Ravens (FA)/
SS - R.Williams, K.Davis<---*SWITCH*

[Natedawg44]

I don't know what other S's are available through free agency.

Dwight Smith although he's talking of trying to get CB money is better
Chris Hope is a good player on Pittsburgh's D young with better coverage skills than Demps.

RDE: Wiley...ouch...will be here I bet.
DT: Anttaj Hawthorne(1b rd)
DT: Laroi Glover
LDE: Greg Ellis
OLB: Dat Nguyen
MLB: Ed Hartwell (FA)
OLB: Derrick Johnson (1a rd)
CB: Terence Newman
CB: Ken Lucas (FA)
NB: Pete Hunter
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Brodney Pool (2a rd)

I'm a believer in Baxter over Lucas thats me though. After watching Baxter you could switch his jersey with McAllister and it would be hard to tell them apart by the way they moved and played.

I think Hartwell is JAG as long as we don't overspend.
Pool and Johnson are flat out studs and think the nachos would be safe with those two picks. Two impact playmakers
Pool has a little Ed Reed with 3 more inches in height as a Sooner fan though I hope he stays.

First Round DT are scary I'd rather have a FA than Hawthorne

[VA Cowboy]

RB - Jones/E.Smith, Cardinals (FA)/Rashad Lee


I've heard rumors that Emmitt may want to return for one final season with Dallas. I wouldn't mind. He's better than Eddie and would would be a decent backup.
Plus I think it would be good to see him go out a Cowboy...and not just one of those one day contract deals.

[Smith22]

CB - Anthony Henry, Browns (FA)

I didn't realize he was a free agent. Nice option to have if we can't land Lucas. Throw in Hartwell at LB and we start out FA with a bang!

[Smith22]

I'm a believer in Baxter over Lucas thats me though. After watching Baxter you could switch his jersey with McAllister and it would be hard to tell them apart by the way they moved and played.

I disagree. Baxter doesn't make many plays although he is surrounded by nothing but pro bowl players. He doesn't make many INT's and he gets picked on more than anyone else in that secondary IMO.

[The30YardSlant]

This isnt neccessarily what I want it to be, but this is what I would predict:

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Richie Anderdson
WR1: Jerry Porter (FA)
WR2: Keyshawn Johnson
WR3: Quincy Morgan
WR4: Terry Glenn
TE1: Jason Witten
TE2: Dan Campbell
OT: Flozell Adams
OT: Jacob Rogers
OG: Larry Allen
OG: Stephen Peterman
C: Al Johnson

DE: Greg Ellis
DE: John Abraham (FA)
DT: La'Roi Glover
DT: Anttaj Hawthorne
OLB: Ahmad Brooks (starting to really like this guy)
OLB: Jerry Porter (FA)
MLB: Dat Nguyen
CB1: Terence Newman
CB2: Ken Lucas (FA)
CB3: Gary Baxter (FA)
CB4: Lance Frazier
FS: Will Demps (FA)
SS: Roy Williams

Now that I think about it, if Henson is good thats a great lineup.

[Hostile]

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Lousaka Polite
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Mike Williams (Round 1) Terry Glenn as #3.
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Jacob Rogers

RDE: Simeon Rice (waived by Tampa for Cap reasons)
DT: Shaun Rogers (Won't be franchised by Detroit I hope.)
DT:Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Derrick Johnson (Round 1)
CB:Terence Newman
CB: Marlin Jackson (Round 2)
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Keith Davis

[VACowboy]

I don't have a fascination with him, like I said, he's not a ball hawk. I do think he's better than what we have. This draft is said to be weak for S's, so I'm not sure we should look for an upgrade there. I don't know what other S's are available through free agency.

Demps is also a RFA.

[The30YardSlant]

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Lousaka Polite
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Mike Williams (Round 1) Terry Glenn as #3.
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Jacob Rogers

RDE: Simeon Rice (waived by Tampa for Cap reasons)
DT: Shaun Rogers (Won't be franchised by Detroit I hope.)
DT:Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Derrick Johnson (Round 1)
CB:Terence Newman
CB: Marlin Jackson (Round 2)
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Keith Davis

Hos, if that happens Ill wet myself, but what makes you think Rice will be released and Rogers wont be franchised?

[jdnalls]

So Demps and Howard are both FA's? Look like good pick ups. Demps has never been a big int guy, and I've seen him drop some. But I like the idea of him and Roy vs Roy and anybody else we have hehe. I wonder if the Aints would give us Will Smith instead? :p
There's a guy named Donte Nicholson that's a pretty damn good safety.

[Natedawg44]

I disagree. Baxter doesn't make many plays although he is surrounded by nothing but pro bowl players. He doesn't make many INT's and he gets picked on more than anyone else in that secondary IMO.

I saw him live he's the real deal. Guess who Peyton Manning burned that day McAllister Not Baxter. He gave up two small completions to Wayne one for 3 yards and that was it. If you want players that don't make plays look no further than Demps and Hartwell.

[Smith22]

I saw him live he's the real deal. Guess who Peyton Manning burned that day McAllister Not Baxter. He gave up two small completions to Wayne one for 3 yards and that was it. If you want players that don't make plays look no further than Demps and Hartwell.
I agree with you on Demps.

Baxter played much better last week, but he was torched the week before. He isn't a bad player, I just don't think he would be the right fit for us.

[Bobo]

There's a guy named Donte Nicholson that's a pretty damn good safety.

It's funny that two of the top S prospects are from the same school. I need to play close attention to that D in their bowl game, lots of prospects.

[zagnut]

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Lousaka Polite
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Mike Williams (Round 1) Terry Glenn as #3.
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Jacob Rogers

RDE: Simeon Rice (waived by Tampa for Cap reasons)
DT: Shaun Rogers (Won't be franchised by Detroit I hope.)
DT:Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Derrick Johnson (Round 1)
CB:Terence Newman
CB: Marlin Jackson (Round 2)
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Keith Davis

Good call on Rice. I could definitely see that.

QB: Drew Henson (Would love to see Hasselbeck)
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Spongebob Barnespants
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Terry Glenn
-- 3WR: Roddy White (R.2b) (or Vincent Jackson, No. Colorado)
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Joe Andruzzi (UFA-New England)
RT: Jacob Rogers

RDE: Kalen Thornton [ Shawne Merriman (R.1b) in the wings ]
RDT: Marcus Spears (R.1a)
-- via trade down from 6 to 13. Pick up a 2nd and 4th.
LDT: LaRoi Glover
LDE: Greg Ellis
OLB: Kirk Morrison (R.2a)
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Julian Peterson (UFA-San Francisco)
CB: Terence Newman
CB: Anthony Henry (UFA-Cleveland)
-- 3CB: Pete Hunter
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Adrian Wilson (UFA-Arizona)

P: Matt McBriar
PK: Jeff Reed (RFA-Pittsburgh)

[mperfection]

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Lousaka Polite
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Mike Williams (Round 1) Terry Glenn as #3.
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Jacob Rogers

RDE: Simeon Rice (waived by Tampa for Cap reasons)
DT: Shaun Rogers (Won't be franchised by Detroit I hope.)
DT:Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Derrick Johnson (Round 1)
CB:Terence Newman
CB: Marlin Jackson (Round 2)
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Keith Davis

Hos,

This is one of the more reasonable lineups I've seen. If Marlin Jackson or Anntaj Hawthorne could survive until the second round, I'd take one of them!

Just a few notables, however:
1. I think Flo Adams should probably be switched to RT and Rogers moved to LT, especially if it seems that the scheme works throughout the minicamps and training camp.

2. I'd rather have a true playmaker at FS. I REALLY like Keith Davis, I'm just not sure about him. I love his tenacity, which could help to fuel a secondary. Also, contrary to popular belief on this board, I DO think we're building depth in our secondary. If Hunter comes back in tip-top shape, and we add playmaking CB, then we're set with Hunter, Frazier, Nate Jones, and Bruce Thornton/or Jacques Reeves as backups. I like Nate Jones - he just needs more experience.

3. If we can't get John Abraham, and IF Simeon Rice is released then I say let's go after him.

4. I'd also like to add another playmaking LB in addition to drafting D. Johnson. I'm not yet convinced that Bradie James can be the man yet.

Don't forget, we need to add a veteran QB to the mix, as well as a veteran RB.

[Hostile]

Hos, if that happens Ill wet myself, but what makes you think Rice will be released and Rogers wont be franchised?Tampa has some cap issues coming and is a team in flux. I think they can save money by releasing Rice.

Detroit can franchise Rogers but I think if they do it means they can't do other things they want to so that Mooch can build his offense. In particular finish fixing their O-line. I think they'll let Rogers go and focus on a DT in the draft and will look OL in FA.

[Hostile]

Hos,

This is one of the more reasonable lineups I've seen. If Marlin Jackson or Anntaj Hawthorne could survive until the second round, I'd take one of them!Me too. I'd take either one and be thrilled. Blackstock the LB from UVA wouldn't hurt my feelings either.

[BlueWave]

QB: Matt Hasselbeck
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Lousaka Polite
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Mike Williams (Round 1)
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Jacob Rodgers
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Flozell Adams

RDE: David Pollack (Round 1)
DT: Willie Blade (triumphant return)
DT: Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Kalen Thorton
CB:Terence Newman
CB: Ken Lucas
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Keith Davis

[dillinger319]

I wouldnt mind having Hasselback at all..I think that if we got him away from holmgren and let Payton and Parcells work with him he would be great...

[Avery]

Here are my fearless draft predictions:

Ahmad Brooks will go before DJ. Both will be top ten picks.

No DT's will go top ten.

Mike Williams will be picked in the teens.

Three RB's will go top ten.

Leinart will stay at USC. Aaron Rodgers #1 to San Francisco.

[jimmy40]

I wouldnt mind having Hasselback at all..I think that if we got him away from holmgren and let Payton and Parcells work with him he would be great...I would rather have Holmgren working with my QB than Parcells. Payton? What the hell is the big deal with this guy?

[Noone]

A glaring weak spot on our current defense is the lack of playmaking linebackers. We will need to sign and or draft 2 or our defense will suffer again.

DT, FS and pass-rush also needs to be addressed, but I think the answers will come in free-agency.

Offensively, we will need to add a RG and RT, and if we are going to play a young QB, and I think it will be Henson, then we need to add a weapon or two offensively.

Basically, we need to add about 9 solid players through the draft and FA.

:skins:

[D#1Cowboyfan]

I think Drew Henson could be possibly traded off diffently if Romo shows some promise this season and if the Cowboys sign Matt Hassleback it won't be no room for Henson so Cowboys might just trade Henson off while they have a chance and Matt Jones could be drafted to get more time...Heard the talk about Emmit might come back...

QB - Drew Bledso, Bills (FA)/Vinny Testaverde/Drew Henson
RB - Jones/E.Smith, Cardinals (FA)/Rashad Lee
FB - Lousank Polite (Practice Squad)/ Richie Anderson
WR - Johnson/Morgan/Crayton
WR - Mike Williams/Glenn/Cooper USC (1a)
TE - Witten/Campbell

LT - Adams/Vollers
LG - Allen/Walter
C - Johnson/Dinapoli/Lehr
RG - Elton Brown, VA (1b)/Gurode
RT - Rogers/Tucker

DE - Ellis/Chris Canty, VA (2nd Rd)
DT - Glover/Albert Means, Memphis (4a)
DT - Shaun Rogers, Lions (FA)/Leo Carson
DE - Wiley/Eric Obogu

OLB - D.Coakley/Kalen Thorton
MLB - D.Nguyen
MLB - E. Hartwell, Ravens (FA)
OLB - B. James (switch sides)

CB - T.Newman
NB - Lance Frazier
CB - Fred Smoot, Redskins (FA)

FS - P.Hunter, W.Demps, Ravens (FA)/
SS - R.Williams, K.Davis<---*SWITCH*

[jdnalls]

QB - Drew Bledso, Bills (FA)/Vinny Testaverde/Drew Henson
Oh hell no! I quit reading after this.

[Oh_Canada]

QB--Henson, Dilfer (FA), Romo
RB--Jones, A-Train, J.J Arrington (6th rd)
FB--Politte, Keith Joseph (7th rd)
WR--Porter (FA), Keyshawn, Morgan, Crayton, Copper
TE--Witten, Campbell, Ryan
RT--Rogers, Tucker
RG--Gurode, Peterman
C--Johnson, Walters
LG--Allen, Sam Mayes (5th rd)
LT--Flozell, Vollers


*Firing Warhop, which means a reprieve for Gurode who I think is much better than his play indicates.

*Cutting Terry Glenn if his contract permits me to do so.

I am going to assume we got to a 3-4.

DE--Ellis, Wiley
NT--Rodrique Wright(1st rd), Seth Payne (FA)
DE--Glover, Coleman, Canty (4th rd)
SAM--Thorton, Tuck (2nd rd)
ILB--Hartwell (FA), Fowler
ILB--Nguyen,
WILL--James, Shanle
LCB--Newman, Frazier
RCB--PacMan (1st), Hunter
SS--Roy, DAvis
FS--Bashir (FA),

*Firing Zimmer and replacing him with a 3-4 coach.

Key Free Agent signings: Jerry Porter, Anthony Thomas, Seth Payne, Edgerton Hartwell, Idrees Bashir

[Cbz40]

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Lousaka Polite
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Mike Williams (Round 1) Terry Glenn as #3.
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Stephen Peterman
RT: Jacob Rogers

RDE: Simeon Rice (waived by Tampa for Cap reasons)
DT: Shaun Rogers (Won't be franchised by Detroit I hope.)
DT:Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Derrick Johnson (Round 1)
CB:Terence Newman
CB: Marlin Jackson (Round 2)
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Keith Davis


Although it would take a small miracle ..........Man that lineup would be a dream come true.

[Merlin]

Although it would take a small miracle ..........Man that lineup would be a dream come true.

It would take a major miracle to land both Mike Williams and Derrick Johnson in the first round of the draft. That would be a heck of a way to start the draft.

[big dog cowboy]

Keeping it simple, gimme Mike Nugent (Ohio State) at kicker over Cundiff. He is so good, I would spend a draft pick to get him.

[Oh_Canada]

Keeping it simple, gimme Mike Nugent (Ohio State) at kicker over Cundiff. He is so good, I would spend a draft pick to get him.

I am good with that....anything to get Cundiff off the roster.

[boysfanindc]

QB: Drew Henson
RB: Julius Jones
FB: Lousaka Polite
WR: Keyshawn Johnson
WR: Terry Glenn
TE: Jason Witten
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Larry Allen
C: Al Johnson
RG: Joe Andruzzi (FA)
RT: Jacob Rogers

RDE: Darren Howard (FA)
DT: Jason Ferguson or Pat Williams (FA)
DT:Laroi Glover
LDE:Greg Ellis
OLB:Bradie James
MLB Dat Nguyen
OLB: Amhad Brroks (Round 1)
CB:Terence Newman
CB: Corey Webster (Round 1)
SS: Roy Williams
FS: Brodney Pool (Round 2)

[Teague31]

QB- Drew Brees (FA
RB- Julius
FB- Polite
WR- Glenn
WR- Keyshawn
TE- Witten
LT- Walter Jones (FA)
LG- Larry
C- Al Johnson
RG- Gurode
RT- Flozell

DE- Ellis
DT- Glover
DT- Shaun Rogers (FA)
DE- David Pollack (R)
LB- Shanle
LB- Dat
LB- Derrick Johnson (r)
CB- Newman
CB- Gary Baxter (FA)
FS- Pete Hunter
SS- Roy :jints:

[junk]

I guess I am amazed how many people either want or are expecting Bradie James to start. In my opinion, the guy played flat out terribly this year. I hope he improves, but I would put weakside LB as a hole to fill right after DT, DE, CB and FS.

[royhitshard]

There's a guy named Donte Nicholson that's a pretty damn good safety.

He is definately one to keep an eye on!