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BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1 -- Cowboys Needs
posted at 2/19/2010 9:30 AM CST on truebluefanclub.com
sully300
Posts: 453
First: 9/28/2008
Last: 2/19/2010
Dallas Cowboys (Last Year: 11-5) - Buy Tickets
Season Summary:
Every year, it was the same story. The Cowboys would start hot. Then, Tony Romo would begin dating a busty blonde around Thanksgiving, and things would subsquently fall apart in December. Well, not this season. Dallas won its final three December games and then triumphed over the Eagles in the first round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, the team combusted in Minnesota when Flozell Adams suffered an injury and Wade Phillips remembered that he's one of the worst head coaches in the NFL.
Consider the following exchange Phillips had with a reporter after the Vikings loss:
Reporter: "Why did you try a 48-yard field goal on a 4th-and-1 when Shaun Suisham struggled from that distance all year?"
**Wade Phillips looks confused.**
Wade Phillips: "What?"
Reporter: "He struggled from that distance all year."
Wade Phillips: "That's not true..."
**Wade Phillips looks even more confused.**
Wade Phillips: "He made a 44-yarder earlier this year...???"
The funny thing here is that Suisham nailed a 48-yarder in the first round of the playoffs, which would have been a great defense for Phillips. However, Phillips didn't even remember what happened a week ago.
Offseason Needs:
Head Coach: Wade Phillips is a joke. The Cowboys can't be considered serious Super Bowl contenders until they find a real head coach.
Free Safety: Ken Hamlin once again struggled in coverage this season. Free safety must be upgraded. Free agent Ryan Clark could be an option.
Guard: Kyle Kosier must be upgraded at left guard. The Cowboys reportedly love Mike Iupati.
Nose Tackle: Jay Ratliff is a phenomenal player, but he's playing out of position at nose tackle. Dallas could opt to draft a nose tackle in the third round and move Ratliff to 3-4 end, especially if Marcus Spears isn't re-signed.
Inside Linebacker: Keith Brooking's leadership is a reason why the Cowboys didn't fold this December. However, he'll be 35 in October, so a long-term replacement will have to be found soon.
Corner Depth: There's really nothing behind Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick.
Punt Returner: Patrick Crayton took two punts back to the house, but he also had a lot of muffs.
Slot Receiver: Crayton isn't very good and can be upgraded. Mardy Gilyard or Jordan Shipley would make sense in Round 2.
Dallas Cowboys Free Agents:
Salary Cap (As of Feb. 8): No cap.
Miles Austin-Jones (RFA), WR, Cowboys. Age: 26.
Miles Austin-Jones came out of nowhere in October to finish with 74 catches, 1,230 yards and 11 touchdowns. Pretty impressive, considering he didn't even start until Week 5.
Marcus Spears (RFA), DE/DT, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Marcus Spears never lived up to his billing as a first-round pick, but he has been a solid player for the Cowboys over the years. Dallas is lucky that it can keep him at a cheap value for one more year because of the CBA implications.
Gerald Sensabaugh (RFA), SS, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Remember the days when Dallas' defense was susceptible to the deep pass? Not the case anymore with Gerald Sensabaugh replacing Roy Williams (the embarrassing Sidney Rice touchdown excluded).
Shaun Suisham (RFA), K, Cowboys. Age: 29.
Shaun Suisham had a career year in 2009, knocking in 19-of-22 field goals. However, he's just 3-of-8 from 50-plus in his career.
Stephen Bowen (RFA), DE/DT, Cowboys. Age: 26.
A young 3-4 end who has played well in a reserve role. Has potential.
Pat Watkins (RFA), S, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Duke Preston (RFA), C, Cowboys. Age: 28.
Cory Procter (RFA), G, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Junior Siavii, NT, Cowboys. Age: 31.
Montrae Holland, G, Cowboys. Age: 30.
Alan Ball (ERFA), S, Cowboys. Age: 25.
Jason Hatcher (RFA), DE/DT, Cowboys. Age: 28.
Pat McQuistan (RFA), OT, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Steve Octavien (ERFA), DE/OLB, Cowboys. Age: 25.
Divisional Rival History:
New York Giants: The Giants, for whatever reason, dominate this rivalry; they've taken four of the last five meetings.
Philadelphia Eagles: I guess the days of the Eagles beating the Cowboys 44-6 are long gone, huh? Dallas whipped Philly thrice in 2009.
Washington Commanders: The Cowboys have won the last three meetings, but Dallas-Washington games tend to be close regardless; eight of the last 12 matchups have been decided by four points or less.
posted at 2/19/2010 9:30 AM CST on truebluefanclub.com
sully300
Posts: 453
First: 9/28/2008
Last: 2/19/2010
Dallas Cowboys (Last Year: 11-5) - Buy Tickets
Season Summary:
Every year, it was the same story. The Cowboys would start hot. Then, Tony Romo would begin dating a busty blonde around Thanksgiving, and things would subsquently fall apart in December. Well, not this season. Dallas won its final three December games and then triumphed over the Eagles in the first round of the playoffs. Unfortunately, the team combusted in Minnesota when Flozell Adams suffered an injury and Wade Phillips remembered that he's one of the worst head coaches in the NFL.
Consider the following exchange Phillips had with a reporter after the Vikings loss:
Reporter: "Why did you try a 48-yard field goal on a 4th-and-1 when Shaun Suisham struggled from that distance all year?"
**Wade Phillips looks confused.**
Wade Phillips: "What?"
Reporter: "He struggled from that distance all year."
Wade Phillips: "That's not true..."
**Wade Phillips looks even more confused.**
Wade Phillips: "He made a 44-yarder earlier this year...???"
The funny thing here is that Suisham nailed a 48-yarder in the first round of the playoffs, which would have been a great defense for Phillips. However, Phillips didn't even remember what happened a week ago.
Offseason Needs:
Head Coach: Wade Phillips is a joke. The Cowboys can't be considered serious Super Bowl contenders until they find a real head coach.
Free Safety: Ken Hamlin once again struggled in coverage this season. Free safety must be upgraded. Free agent Ryan Clark could be an option.
Guard: Kyle Kosier must be upgraded at left guard. The Cowboys reportedly love Mike Iupati.
Nose Tackle: Jay Ratliff is a phenomenal player, but he's playing out of position at nose tackle. Dallas could opt to draft a nose tackle in the third round and move Ratliff to 3-4 end, especially if Marcus Spears isn't re-signed.
Inside Linebacker: Keith Brooking's leadership is a reason why the Cowboys didn't fold this December. However, he'll be 35 in October, so a long-term replacement will have to be found soon.
Corner Depth: There's really nothing behind Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick.
Punt Returner: Patrick Crayton took two punts back to the house, but he also had a lot of muffs.
Slot Receiver: Crayton isn't very good and can be upgraded. Mardy Gilyard or Jordan Shipley would make sense in Round 2.
Dallas Cowboys Free Agents:
Salary Cap (As of Feb. 8): No cap.
Miles Austin-Jones (RFA), WR, Cowboys. Age: 26.
Miles Austin-Jones came out of nowhere in October to finish with 74 catches, 1,230 yards and 11 touchdowns. Pretty impressive, considering he didn't even start until Week 5.
Marcus Spears (RFA), DE/DT, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Marcus Spears never lived up to his billing as a first-round pick, but he has been a solid player for the Cowboys over the years. Dallas is lucky that it can keep him at a cheap value for one more year because of the CBA implications.
Gerald Sensabaugh (RFA), SS, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Remember the days when Dallas' defense was susceptible to the deep pass? Not the case anymore with Gerald Sensabaugh replacing Roy Williams (the embarrassing Sidney Rice touchdown excluded).
Shaun Suisham (RFA), K, Cowboys. Age: 29.
Shaun Suisham had a career year in 2009, knocking in 19-of-22 field goals. However, he's just 3-of-8 from 50-plus in his career.
Stephen Bowen (RFA), DE/DT, Cowboys. Age: 26.
A young 3-4 end who has played well in a reserve role. Has potential.
Pat Watkins (RFA), S, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Duke Preston (RFA), C, Cowboys. Age: 28.
Cory Procter (RFA), G, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Junior Siavii, NT, Cowboys. Age: 31.
Montrae Holland, G, Cowboys. Age: 30.
Alan Ball (ERFA), S, Cowboys. Age: 25.
Jason Hatcher (RFA), DE/DT, Cowboys. Age: 28.
Pat McQuistan (RFA), OT, Cowboys. Age: 27.
Steve Octavien (ERFA), DE/OLB, Cowboys. Age: 25.
Divisional Rival History:
New York Giants: The Giants, for whatever reason, dominate this rivalry; they've taken four of the last five meetings.
Philadelphia Eagles: I guess the days of the Eagles beating the Cowboys 44-6 are long gone, huh? Dallas whipped Philly thrice in 2009.
Washington Commanders: The Cowboys have won the last three meetings, but Dallas-Washington games tend to be close regardless; eight of the last 12 matchups have been decided by four points or less.
