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OK so this season was a bust, now what do we do? Wade is staying and says he will keep both Garrett and Stewart. I am praying that we will get rid of Bruce Read (STs coach) though.
Wade Wilson is another guy I would replace. Romo could really benefit from a true QB coach, someone with a lot of experience.
Here are the personnel changes I would make for next season:
Cut/release/not re-sign/trade/get-rid-of:
Terrell Owens - Owens is a distraction and forces the offense to react to him too much. He isn't helping the team anyway and isn't worth the drama he brings with him. Foolishly, Jerry has already inked him for 2009. I cut him anyway and take the loss.
Tank Johnson - He's happy to be a FA anyway so let him go. he didn't help us much other than a couple of good plays. see ya!
Adam Jones - Pacman didn't help us much. He was a waste of time on punt returns and rarely seemed to know where he was supposed to be on defense. Great athlete but not worth the trouble.
Either Anthony Henry or Ken Hamlin one of them has to go. I would prefer to keep Henry and play him at FS but if he won't make that move then goodbye. Hamlin has been up and down all season. he played well last year though so I will give him the benefit of the doubt if Henry won't move to FS. I don't think we can take the risk of letting both of them go this year. If we find a FA or young guy to replace them then see ya!
Brad Freakin Johnson - This guy should have never been on the team in the first place yet he has been here for two seasons.
Flozell Adams - This may have to wait until after next season. I hate to give up on this guy because LTs are a rare commodity but we've got to find a replacement for him and NOW! I would keep him if we can't find someone else but we need to draft a top rated LT.
Greg Ellis - This is another guy I hate to let go but he has outlived his usefulness to us and is a distraction these days. Time for you to leave grasshopper.
Zach Thomas - Is a FA and said he was happy about it. OK, goodbye. I like the guy and he is a HoFer but we need to get younger at LB. I'd like to see what Burnett can do.
Anyone else who wants to whine, complain, get into trouble, or be all about himself can walk too.
Now, here's what I would look to add:
FA:
OL - We need QUALITY backups at all three positions: OT, OG, & C. Proctor ain't it.
WR - We need another WR, one that will run his routes correctly and catch the ball. I don't know who will be available and I am NOT talking about Chad Johnson. I'm looking for a guy with some experience but not a superstar.
FS - Regardless of who we keep, Henry or Hamlin, we still need someone to back him up and push him for the starting job. Again, I'm not looking for an Ed Reed, although if he were available I'd take him in a heartbeat, just someone solid to backup the starter and step in when needed.
QB - We should have brought in a solid backup prior to this season and there were a lot of guys available. There should be a bunch to pick from this offseason as well. A younger guy with an arm and some ability.
The only place I would spend major bucks is on an LT if someone really good is available. Otherwise, spend wisely on solid players.
Draft:
We don't have a lot of high picks so we have to be judicious with the picks we do have. No reaches, no project players, no converted QBs or baseball players, just guys that can play their position well.
DB - We have plenty of CBs on the roster but we can always use more. If we let Adam Jones and henry walk then CB becomes a priority again. Safety is also a need if we don't secure on in FA.
OL - I have a rule that you always draft an OL on day-1 of the draft (well first 3 rounds now). You can NEVER have enough quality OLs as we found out this year. A replacement for Adams is needed but I don't think we can get one in this draft. A backup for Gurode is also desperately needed.
NT - Not a huge need but if we are letting Tank roll then we need someone to replace him and backup Ratliff. A big body would be nice if we are sticking with the 3-4. If we are going to more of a 4-3 then a solid DT would be nice.
QB - We should have drafted a QB this last year but didn't. This may depend on how many picks we have and when but we should look to groom a guy behind Romo.
WR - If someone falls to us that is worth taking then go for it. I am hopeful that Austin and Hurd can step up as well as a FA we pick up from somewhere but we should also be looking to the draft for new players.
Anyone we draft/sign should have ZERO legal/drug/attitude problems. No major egos, no drug busts, no pending court cases, no weapons charges or history of hanging out in clubs or with his homies. I'm not looking for choirboys but we need to avoid thugs and headcases.
I know Jerry is all about marketing this team but he needs to work on putting together a real TEAM for 2009 and not another collection of egos and individuals. Avoid problem children at all costs and look for solid contributors. Think 53 Jason Wittens or Tashard Choices and you've got the idea. Talent AND character!
Wade Wilson is another guy I would replace. Romo could really benefit from a true QB coach, someone with a lot of experience.
Here are the personnel changes I would make for next season:
Cut/release/not re-sign/trade/get-rid-of:
Terrell Owens - Owens is a distraction and forces the offense to react to him too much. He isn't helping the team anyway and isn't worth the drama he brings with him. Foolishly, Jerry has already inked him for 2009. I cut him anyway and take the loss.
Tank Johnson - He's happy to be a FA anyway so let him go. he didn't help us much other than a couple of good plays. see ya!
Adam Jones - Pacman didn't help us much. He was a waste of time on punt returns and rarely seemed to know where he was supposed to be on defense. Great athlete but not worth the trouble.
Either Anthony Henry or Ken Hamlin one of them has to go. I would prefer to keep Henry and play him at FS but if he won't make that move then goodbye. Hamlin has been up and down all season. he played well last year though so I will give him the benefit of the doubt if Henry won't move to FS. I don't think we can take the risk of letting both of them go this year. If we find a FA or young guy to replace them then see ya!
Brad Freakin Johnson - This guy should have never been on the team in the first place yet he has been here for two seasons.
Flozell Adams - This may have to wait until after next season. I hate to give up on this guy because LTs are a rare commodity but we've got to find a replacement for him and NOW! I would keep him if we can't find someone else but we need to draft a top rated LT.
Greg Ellis - This is another guy I hate to let go but he has outlived his usefulness to us and is a distraction these days. Time for you to leave grasshopper.
Zach Thomas - Is a FA and said he was happy about it. OK, goodbye. I like the guy and he is a HoFer but we need to get younger at LB. I'd like to see what Burnett can do.
Anyone else who wants to whine, complain, get into trouble, or be all about himself can walk too.
Now, here's what I would look to add:
FA:
OL - We need QUALITY backups at all three positions: OT, OG, & C. Proctor ain't it.
WR - We need another WR, one that will run his routes correctly and catch the ball. I don't know who will be available and I am NOT talking about Chad Johnson. I'm looking for a guy with some experience but not a superstar.
FS - Regardless of who we keep, Henry or Hamlin, we still need someone to back him up and push him for the starting job. Again, I'm not looking for an Ed Reed, although if he were available I'd take him in a heartbeat, just someone solid to backup the starter and step in when needed.
QB - We should have brought in a solid backup prior to this season and there were a lot of guys available. There should be a bunch to pick from this offseason as well. A younger guy with an arm and some ability.
The only place I would spend major bucks is on an LT if someone really good is available. Otherwise, spend wisely on solid players.
Draft:
We don't have a lot of high picks so we have to be judicious with the picks we do have. No reaches, no project players, no converted QBs or baseball players, just guys that can play their position well.
DB - We have plenty of CBs on the roster but we can always use more. If we let Adam Jones and henry walk then CB becomes a priority again. Safety is also a need if we don't secure on in FA.
OL - I have a rule that you always draft an OL on day-1 of the draft (well first 3 rounds now). You can NEVER have enough quality OLs as we found out this year. A replacement for Adams is needed but I don't think we can get one in this draft. A backup for Gurode is also desperately needed.
NT - Not a huge need but if we are letting Tank roll then we need someone to replace him and backup Ratliff. A big body would be nice if we are sticking with the 3-4. If we are going to more of a 4-3 then a solid DT would be nice.
QB - We should have drafted a QB this last year but didn't. This may depend on how many picks we have and when but we should look to groom a guy behind Romo.
WR - If someone falls to us that is worth taking then go for it. I am hopeful that Austin and Hurd can step up as well as a FA we pick up from somewhere but we should also be looking to the draft for new players.
Anyone we draft/sign should have ZERO legal/drug/attitude problems. No major egos, no drug busts, no pending court cases, no weapons charges or history of hanging out in clubs or with his homies. I'm not looking for choirboys but we need to avoid thugs and headcases.
I know Jerry is all about marketing this team but he needs to work on putting together a real TEAM for 2009 and not another collection of egos and individuals. Avoid problem children at all costs and look for solid contributors. Think 53 Jason Wittens or Tashard Choices and you've got the idea. Talent AND character!
you called it jordan.
