Closer look at the roster - 17 of top 22 players should be replaced

[1LoyalCowboyFan]

When looking into the offseason the case can be made that it is a blessing and a curse that so many holes exist on this team.

On defense, with the exception of the 2 corners due to money and resources, an attempt at an upgrade should be made at the other 9 positions. Yes even Sean Lee because it's apparent now he will not stay healthy.

On offense the only 3 players I would saw are above replacing are Smith, Frederick and Dez. Murray like Lee will miss 2-3 games every year.

Now I don't say all these players NEED to be replaced but the odds are no matter what players we sign in FA or pick in the draft, there's a good chance it will be an upgrade over what we have. So for those who say we HAVE to target the DL, there are so many other needs and holes on this team it's amazing we went 8-8. I think we're actually in a very similar position to the Colts a few years ago when they lost Manning and it showed just how little talent was around the QB.

Now with Romo on his last legs, it's about to be very apparent just how little talent is around him.

A time line would've been helpful. Eventually they all need to be replaced. For now, let's hope we focus on our major deficiency which is finding NFL caliber starting football players that can rush the QB consistently from different positions. Let's hope Jerry and the front of office let go of some players who are past their prime or we just need to cut ties with.

 

[Kaiser]

17 ???

In two days this thread will be an argument about replacing the players with Transformers robots and whether or not Jerry Jones is too cheap to do it.

 

[CowboyFan4Eva]

In two days this thread will be an argument about replacing the players with Transformers robots and whether or not Jerry Jones is too cheap to do it.

I dunno.....it might be hard to get past the league rules, but I think the addition of Optimus prime and maybe ratchet might help out. I mean, just think what retractable grappling hooks, and electro magnetic blasts could do for our defense!!!!!

And bumblebee could replace Austin's speed......but he is a risk to the locker room moral...


Optimus Prime
His weaponry includes a battle axe, retractable grappling hooks and an arm-mounted cannon that shoots fire-dousing foam, and in the series' third season Prof. Sumdac builds Optimus a jet-pack, enabling him to fly.


Ratchet
Ratchet is an elderly Autobot medic and veteran of the war against the Decepticons. He is grouchy and short-tempered, often having little patience with his younger team mates and initially being hostile towards humans. He is armed with retractable, wrist-mounted magnets that generate electro-magnetic blasts.

Bumblebee
Bumblebee is the youngest member of Optimus Prime's team. He is armed with two electric "stingers" that are stored in his arms. He is impulsive, self-confident and takes great pride in his speed, but he also tends to be reckless, hyperactive and obnoxious.

 

[DWhite Fan]

Don't need 9 new defensive players to fix the D...just need 2 stud DLs, 1 stud safety, and one more solid LB...

 

[Coy]

I don't think its practical, but I've said it before. You could go into next season's opening day with like 40 new guys and have the same results.

Tony, Dez, Tyron, Fred, and DeMarco...maybe Witten. The entirety of the rest of the team could be replaced and you'd get the same 8-8 record with just those guys.

At first I thought this post was nuts, but thinking about it I´d say you are probably right, I´d add a few more like Harris and Bailey for special teams and a couple of others maybe on D or Oline but not much, we were one of the worst Defenses in league history it would be hard to do worse.

 

[Parcells4Life]

In two days this thread will be an argument about replacing the players with Transformers robots and whether or not Jerry Jones is too cheap to do it.

Again this is NOT saying we HAVE to replace them, that would be impractical. It's saying that theres a good chance whoever is available to us in the first few rounds of the draft or FA will be an upgrade over what we have now regardless of position.

There is a real similarity to us now and the 1-15 colts team a few years ago when they lost Peyton. Take Romo off this team and we'd be abysmal like they were. Problem is The odds are against Romo coming back to form due to age alone. Factor in the back and it's bad news.

 

[BlindFaith]

This team gets absolutely 0 from its backups.

How can you say that? The defensive line comprised of our backups, and then the backups to our back ups, and then...you get the point.

Same could be said for our linebackers. How many games did Durant, Lee and Carter play together? How many times was Lemmon signed to the active squad?

And what about corner? How many games did Claiborne miss? Will Allen was a starter that got cut. Wilcox and Heath were both backups that played a major role.

So we got a lot from our backups, on defense. Most of the starting team ended up being mostly back ups or back ups to back ups.

 

[Future]

How can you say that? The defensive line comprised of our backups, and then the backups to our back ups, and then...you get the point.

Same could be said for our linebackers. How many games did Durant, Lee and Carter play together? How many times was Lemmon signed to the active squad?

And what about corner? How many games did Claiborne miss? Will Allen was a starter that got cut. Wilcox and Heath were both backups that played a major role.

So we got a lot from our backups, on defense. Most of the starting team ended up being mostly back ups or back ups to back ups.

The defense was one of the worst in NFL history. Just because guys are on the field doesn't mean they are doing anything.

 

[BlindFaith]

The defense was one of the worst in NFL history. Just because guys are on the field doesn't mean they are doing anything.

And why were they the worst? Because they weren't being coached up or because half of them won't be on any NFL squad next year?

 

[Future]

And why were they the worst? Because they weren't being coached up or because half of them won't be on any NFL squad next year?

What difference does it make? They are all easily replaceable.

 

[waving monkey]

we've replaced players and coaches over the last 17 years and nothing has changed. nothing will until the GM has changed....so maybe in 10 years if we're lucky.

gosh never heard that

 

[IrishAnto]

You wouldn't want to change the OL at all if you can avoid it. They are playing as a unit now and you see it in the rushing yards and improved pass protection.

I think the team is misguided if it steers towards other targets than the front 7 in the early rounds of the draft. If a playmaker drops in the first would be my only exception.

I agree if the OL can continue to play well or improve then keep it intact.

However I’ve yet to see anyone of them yet play well for more that one than one year at a time and where’s the depth?

If there is a good OL prospect available in the first three rounds and no comparable defensive player then I pick them.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Now with Romo on his last legs

How did you reach that conclusion after the year he just had?

 

[Parcells4Life]

How did you reach that conclusion after the year he just had?

34 year old with serious back issues. They found excess spinal fluid when they did the back surgery. That's not just a sore lower lumbar.

 

[Nirvana]

I agree if the OL can continue to play well or improve then keep it intact.

However I’ve yet to see anyone of them yet play well for more that one than one year at a time and where’s the depth?

If there is a good OL prospect available in the first three rounds and no comparable defensive player then I pick them.

I'm hoping Waters can give us another season for depth. Parnell is depth at OT. We do need to draft more OL depth at some point - I'd prefer not in the first couple of rounds. The D is the problem and will continue to be a problem if quality players are not added.

 

[casmith07]

On offense I think they should keep the current OL and maybe bring in a mauler type at guard for depth...they improved as the year progressed last year.

At WR they should cut Austin and ride with Dez, Williams, Harris and Beasley...why Harris doesn't get more playing time I'll never know.

At TE they're still set with Witten but Escobar should be more involved in the game plan as he is much more a big play threat IMHO.

At RB they need to bring in a bruiser to complement Murray and use Murray more...especially in the passing game. The offense should revolve around this guy.

On defense they need a legitimate FS and to upgrade the DL. Get a pass rush that is consistent and the defense will be improved immediately. I think they should also be looking to replace Carter because the guy gives up on plays too often IMHO. His lack of effort is troubling. Lee is damaged goods but he'll be starting because of his contract.

Basically...improve the defensive line (pass rush) and safety play and actually use the playmakers on offense the way they should be used (balance is key) and this team could make some noise.

Lots of good stuff here. It all begins and ends with the pass rush, though. When career walk-on Matt McGloin comes into your building and chucks the ball around the yard like 7 on 7 drills, you have a problem with your defensive front.

 

[Clove]

we've replaced players and coaches over the last 17 years and nothing has changed. nothing will until the GM has changed....so maybe in 10 years if we're lucky.

This is it right here. I'm too lazy to do this or too busy, depends on what you believe, but I'll bet if you go over the roster in the last 10 years, we've probably gone through over 50 or 60 new players.