Come Free Agency, there are going to be a lot of disappointed fans here.

[theogt]

I'd betcha that's exactly what he said about Rivera. You'd have to have your head elsewhere thinking that every player paid aint gonna get hurt.
In the end, if the fans aren't satisfied with results, your damn straight there ain't no reason to be an investor. We aren't talking a personal investment here. Yeah it's his money, but in the grand scheme of things it's our team. He knows that.

He knew there was a risk with Rivera and he took it. There's risk in every investment. That's the point. You don't just stop investing because a risk materializes.

 

[theogt]

I think it's funny that in other threads, I have been a strong supporter in the idea that our offense is not as good as last year's stats showed, and that I have been calling for improvement. I have been met with ridicule in those threads, where I was told that offense was not this team's problem...

...yet in this thread, I am being told that we can't possible win with this OL. It makes me LOL.

It's probably because you're talking to different people in both threads.

 

[LatinMind]

Yeah, right.

I do agree on a pathetic OL situation. Last years was the best we've seen in awhile. How sad.

yeah right what? watching my fav team isnt fun anymore. hopefully that changes with parcells out, but who knows. i can tell u one thing if they dont fix the OL they arent going anywhere. ever

 

[theogt]

yeah right what? watching my fav team isnt fun anymore. hopefully that changes with parcells out, but who knows. i can tell u one thing if they dont fix the OL they arent going anywhere. ever

I'm guessing it was a real blast in the years preceding Parcells?

 

[LatinMind]

I'm guessing it was a real blast in the years preceding Parcells?

im guessing u didnt see where i said the problems have been for almost a decade. in the previous post. i havent enjoyed a a season since i dont even remember. i really cant remember. only 1 moment, and thats when emmitt broke the record. other then that, i havent really enjoyed cowboys football. i guess im only happy hen they're winning

 

[theogt]

im guessing u didnt see where i said the problems have been for almost a decade. in the previous post. i havent enjoyed a a season since i dont even remember. i really cant remember. only 1 moment, and thats when emmitt broke the record. other then that, i havent really enjoyed cowboys football. i guess im only happy hen they're winning

That's too bad. I enjoy every game. Even preseason.

 

[LatinMind]

That's too bad. I enjoy every game. Even preseason.

it is too bad. actually i remember another time and that was 33-10 hahaha. cowboys destroying the eagles. but thats more out of pure hatred i have twards the eagles

 

[Beast_from_East]

I'll make an AV bet that says we make less of a splash than we did last year. There will be no Samuel (especially now that he is tagged), no Steinbach, no Freeney, no big names. There is absolutely no reason to sign a name this offseason. We have a talented team, we should focus on role players and the draft.

This is not the year to be active in free agency. I know we need a guard to replace Rivera, but Justin Blaylock might be the answer to that problem.

Almost everybody has money to spend, but this years FA crop is very thin. I would imagine the even 2nd tier players are going to get offered top dollar. Anybody that is any good is going to get bidded up quickly.

 

[AsthmaField]

I see very little reason not to sign a guy like Steinbach. He's young, isn't injury prone (although anyone can get hurt), isn't the type to coast after getting a big contract, and plays a position that isn't really dependent on scheme. If you can play guard, you can play guard. He isn't a product of the system like some guys can be.

The likelyhood of him coming to Dallas and flopping are slim to none. He would shore up RG for years to come and we certainly have the money to get him.

Kosier isn't bad at all, and we'll resign Gurode. With Steinbach, we'd have a very good interior OL and that would only help Romo improve in his second season starting. Plus, it would free up a draft choice to be used elsewhere.

Like I said in another thread: Look at it as investing in the OL and Romo's future. It would be worth the $, IMO.

 

[Crown Royal]

My contentions that we won't be highly active in free agency aren't made because I think that Jerry doesn't want to spend money. He is more than willing to spend money.

The reason is that I feel the front office believes we don't NEED to go after anyone - they feel we already have all the talent needed to get to the big dance and win. It isn't that we are a player or two away - it's that we were a coach or two away.

 

[sago1]

The only big splash I hope we make is signing a young FA OG like Diehlman/Steinbech or the other guy OG (can't recall his name). So long as we re-sign Gurode (who was played out of position at OG for most of us career until he got legit chance in 06 preseason & finally made the most of it), Colombo, Crayton & Gramatica (also other of our own FAs who good), I will be happy. I really don't see us shelling out the big bucks for a DB or OLB. We got to get Burnett & Carpenter performing on the level needed & hopefully Phillips & Dat can do the same with James.

That will allow us to draft the BPA at a variety of positions including OL, CB (Glenn isn't getting any younger), NT (unless Phillips can bring in a vet FA NT to help spell Ferguson and/or Stanley develops), WR, etc. Really doubt we can afford to sign a high-priced pass rusher since other teams have more then enough money to drive up the price of the 1-2 legits players out there.

 

[5mics]

I'll make an AV bet that says we make less of a splash than we did last year. There will be no Samuel (especially now that he is tagged), no Steinbach, no Freeney, no big names. There is absolutely no reason to sign a name this offseason. We have a talented team, we should focus on role players and the draft.

I still have a chance at being happy come FA time: Nate Clements - CB & Derrick Dockery - ORG.....

 

[FiveTime]

Here is a little of Steinbach's history. I thought he played center for a while but that was Bruce Nelson who, I believe, was in the NFL for a while. They were on the same line as Robert Gallery who also was initially a TE.


Eric Steinbach


Hometown:
Lockport, IL

High School:
Providence Catholic HS

Height / Weight:
6-7 / 284

Position:
Offensive Line

2003 NFL Draft - - Drafted in the second round by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hawk-Item - - Played in the offensive line for three seasons after joining the program as a tight end.

2002 Honors - - Walter Camp Foundation first team all-America . . . first team all-America by the Associated Press . . . first team all-America by American Football Coaches Association . . . first team all-America by The Sporting News . . . first team all-America by ESPN.com . . . second team all-America by CNNSI.com . . . Big Ten Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year . . . first team all-Big Ten by league coaches and media . . . first team all-Big Ten by The Sporting News . . . co-Most Valuable Player, offense . . . selected to participate in East/West Shrine Game and Senior Bowl.

2002 - - Started all 13 games at left guard . . .member of offensive line that did not allow a sack in first two games and allowed just 12 sacks in 13 games . . . member of Iowa offense that set single-season records for total points (484), touchdowns (60) and points per game (37.2) . . . part of Iowa offense that totaled 593 yards total offense, including 376 net rushing yards and 217 passing yards, in win over Akron . . . played every offensive down in win at Miami, as Iowa rushed for 188 yards and had 256 yards passing . . . played every offensive down vs. Iowa State, as Iowa rushed for 222 yards and gained 400 yards total offense while scoring 31 points . . . started in win over Utah State as Iowa rushed for 300 yards and had 518 yards total offense . . .started for the fifth straight game in overtime win at Penn State as Iowa rushed for 209 yards and gained 470 yards total offense . . . started in win over Purdue as offense gained 384 yards total offense . . . started for seventh time at left guard in win over Michigan State as Iowa offense reached its second highest point total under Kirk Ferentz in Big Ten action . . . started eighth straight game at left guard in win at Indiana and played every offensive play as Iowa gained 358 yards total offense . . .started ninth straight game at left guard in win at Michigan as Iowa rushed for 177 yards and gained 399 yards total offense . . . started 10th straight game at left guard in win over Wisconsin as Iowa rushed for 130 yards and gained 405 yards total offense . . . started 11th straight game at left guard in win over Northwestern as offense rushed for 245 yards and gained 475 yards total offense . . . started 12th straight game at left guard in win at Minnesota as offense rushed for 365 yards and gained 465 yards total offense . . . started 13th straight game at left guard in Orange Bowl vs. Southern California.

2001 Honors - - named first team all-Big Ten by league coaches . . . 2001 - - started nine of 12 games at left guard . . . game captain vs. Northwestern . . . did not play in win over Miami due to ankle injury . . . suffered dislocated left elbow in first half of win at Northwestern and missed remainder of regular season . . . returned to starting line-up at left guard for Alamo Bowl win over Texas Tech . . . key member of offensive line as Iowa led the Big Ten Conference in scoring with an average of 32.6 points per game . . . Iowa offense averaged 393.5 yards per game, including 175.3 yards rushing and 218.2 yards passing . . . helped pave the way for RB Ladell Betts to rush for over 1,000 yards for the second straight season.

2000 - - battled through a season of injuries after being injured on first day of fall practice . . . did not play in season opener vs. Kansas State . . . started at right guard vs. Western Michigan and Iowa State . . . re-injured in Iowa State game and missed six games after having knee surgery . . . returned to action in win at Penn State . . . saw action in win over Northwestern and returned to starting line-up for season finale at Minnesota. . . one of key members of offensive line that led the way for RB Ladell Betts to rush for 1,090 yards.

1999 - - started the final four games of the season at offensive guard . . . member of young offensive line that improved as the season progressed . . . Iowa averaged 388.2 yards total offense over final five games of the season and RB Ladell Betts rushed for 857 yards in 11 games while earning second team all-Big Ten honors.

1998 Honors - - offensive scout team MVP vs. Wisconsin . . . 1998 - - redshirted.

High school honors - - Super Prep and PrepStar all-American . . . Tom Lemming all-regional . . . PrepStar Midwest Regional Super 30 team . . . USA Today honorable mention all-American . . . first team all-state . . . first team all-conference and conference MVP as a senior . . . Career - - helped lead his team to a 50-game winning streak throughout high school by winning three consecutive state championships . . . as a senior had 46 tackles, 55 assists, and 26 QB sacks . . . 22 receptions for 305 yards and six touchdowns at TE . . . one interception and one fumble recovery as a senior, both for TDs . . . school record 26 sacks as a senior . . . lettered in baseball, basketball and track as well as football.

Personal - - Born 4/4/80 . . . health and sport studies major . . . honor student . . . parents are Ruth and John Steinbach . . . high school coach was Matt Senffner.

 

[fanfromvirginia]

A name RG is very necessary.

If we go with Rivera again, I can only assume we want to lose.

I'm with you and it seems to be the consensus must-have position. I just hope we're able to get a decent RG during FA with all the bucks that are going to be chasing after Steinbach, Dielman and Whoever Else.

 

[BlueStar II]

I agree with Inman Roshi, I'm hoping that we find a way to bolster our edge pass rush/pressure. Whether through FA, which there may not be very many viable options for us from the FA ranks, or the draft - I hope we focus our efforts on increasing our pass rush pressure!

 

[Biggems]

That pisses me off!!!! Ray Finklejagt.............Man.:bang2:

I say we do not move Henry to safety AND Watkins gets the nod. No free agent CB's.....at all.

LACES OUT TONY.......LACES OUT

 

[dbair1967]

A name RG is very necessary.

If we go with Rivera again, I can only assume we want to lose.

they can draft somebody in the middle rounds and replace Rivera...or sign a mid level free agent

you dont need to break the bank for guards

David

 

[HTownCowboysFan]

I've yet to understand the "Sign a bunch of high dollar FA's" take and desire. It's what leads you to sucking quicker than anything.

 

[Crown Royal]

they can draft somebody in the middle rounds and replace Rivera...or sign a mid level free agent

you dont need to break the bank for guards

David

I personally think that the OL is the most important component of an offense. That being said, as bad as Rivera is, I don't think he is what is holding our offense back. I think it's time to start building our offense in the draft, kinda like the Eagles have over the last several years.

Man, I still will never forgiving them for leap frogging us a couple of years ago. Maybe I have just convinced myself because I want to believe it, but I truly believe we were going to take Shawn Andrews that year.

 

[dbair1967]

I've yet to understand the "Sign a bunch of high dollar FA's" take and desire. It's what leads you to sucking quicker than anything.

yeah, just shows you how some fans dont see the forest for the trees..

Washington Commanders free agent strategy ring a bell anywhere?

David