[anj113]

Originally Posted by BAT

LOL. Aikman WAS the unquestioned leader on offense, perhaps of the entire team. That is not in question. That was never in question. But keep trying to mince words to distract from your stance. But as great as Aikman was, Cowboys could win without him. The OL performed differently with Emmitt in the lineup, and they all admit to it. The whole team played differently with Emmitt in the lineup. Indisputable.

And Emmitt's back up in '93 was Derrick Lassic, not Sherman Williams. Perhaps your stance is predicated on your weak recollection.

[View Full Quote]Getting back to the point of the OP, Jimmy Johnson would have gone balllistic right now, on the sidelines, in practice, through the media and you can bet there would have been a message cut by now. I don't think Felix would have been cut but another returner would be in his place. Johnson values speed, but he also places a premium on execution and discipline during games. If Irvin was one time in danger of being traded, and Herschel was given up for picks, then you can bet Bryant would be sweating it right now if Jimmy was on board.

whoa, the Cowboys could win without Aikman? You think he was expendable? Really??