Come to your senses!

[Bob Sacamano]

guys, did you honestly believe that the Cowboys were going to jump into free agency again like they did last year? after last year's spending binge, Jerry Jones hinted that those signings could have major cap ramifications in the near future, well guess what? he's acting out those fears this time around, that's why we're taking our time, and after digging himself out of salary cap hell not too long ago, and finally finding a talent evaluator, Parcells, who's building through the draft, it seems Jerry is content with just building his franchise from within, and adding quality pieces here and there...

this isn't like '04, we actually have a nice, young nucleus already, with quality stop-gap players, we don't need to bring in alot of high-priced free agents to help us win anymore, build through the draft, that's where it's at...

 

[Eskimo]

I guess the issue that bothers some people is the overall philosophy BP and JJ are taking. They are trying to walk a precarious line between rebuilding the team and plugging holes in the proverbial dyke. The camp that wants the team "rebuilt" don't like the way the team has been put together with BP "castoffs" and the team that wants the winner right away are upset with the lack of FA signings.

I don't mind not being active in FA so long as it means the shift in organizational philosophy is towards development of young players and strategic acquisition of relatively young, moderately priced vet players who are about to become consistently above average starters. This strategy also means finding a young QB to groom - don't know if that is either Henson or Romo or someone else.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

The camp that wants the team "rebuilt" don't like the way the team has been put together with BP "castoffs"

well, those "castoffs" are key contributors: Key, Glenn, Glenn, Bledsoe, and don't forget Richie Anderson, but of course there was Ryan Young, and the jury seems to be out on Jason Ferguson

I don't mind not being active in FA so long as it means the shift in organizational philosophy is towards development of young players and strategic acquisition of relatively young, moderately priced vet players who are about to become consistently above average starters.

that seems to be exactly the kind of strategy JJ and BP are now employing, Kosier looks like a relatively young, moderately priced vet player who the coaching staff thinks is about to become consistently average, yet some still complain because they haven't heard of him...and don't forget all the young talent we stocked last draft, and in addition to young players such as Newman, Roy, Julius Jones, Witten, Bradie James, plus Bill's "castoffs", and Anthony Henry

This strategy also means finding a young QB to groom - don't know if that is either Henson or Romo or someone else.

but we have found 2 young Qbs who we are grooming...

 

[Qwickdraw]

I didn't really think that we would but Jerry DID say that we were going to be agressive once again so I did expect something?

It just bothers me that we didn't appear to have ANYONE on our radar to go after adamently and if we did, he signed with someone else.
I'm just hoping our draft isn't as disappointing.

 

[SacredStar]

Actually,

Jerry is waiting to see what the other NFC East teams are doing before he spends his money.

He is seeing Washington attempt to load up their offense with a few speedy middle tier WR's and a blocking TE.

He'll sit back and watch Philly and NY and then pull the trigger on guys to match up against our rivals.

It's a "wait and see who we really need" approach.

He's probably in contact with Ty Law right now (seeing as how Washington just signed three offensive players)

 

[Bob Sacamano]

He's probably in contact with Ty Law right now (seeing as how Washington just signed three offensive players)

why? when we already have Newman, Henry, and Glenn to guard those 3?

 

[BIGDen]

I just want a friggin' kicker, man.....

 

[neosapien23]

The Cowboys really wanted Akin Adoyele, but he wanted to see what other teams were offering. Like other FAs, he did not sign with the first team he visited. Owens will be a Cowboys and Keyshawn will be let go.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Owens will be a Cowboys and Keyshawn will be let go.

what if we traded Key for Owens? :

 

[SacredStar]

why? when we already have Newman, Henry, and Glenn to guard those 3?

Just a speculation.

But don't you think Jerry wants to see what our rivals are up to before he makes final decisions on who we really need? He already knows our needs, but he isn't sure on how urgent those needs are or what priority he needs to spend the most money on.

Just an opinion.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

But don't you think Jerry wants to see what our rivals are up to before he makes final decisions on who we really need? He already knows our needs, but he isn't sure on how urgent those needs are or what priority he needs to spend the most money on.

Just an opinion.

no NFL GM or coach let's other teams dictate how they go about free agency, and I doubt Jerry, and esp. Bill is the exception, if they're waiting on anything, it's the market value, JMO

 

[neosapien23]

what if we traded Key for Owens? :

We probably would if he didin't have such a huge roster bonus.

 

[Manster68]

Very well said summerisfunner.

You don't build trough free agency. You only use free agency to fill holes with adaquate, cost effective players. You have to get your stars from the draft.

The drafts from yesteryear will start to pay some dividends I believe. I am talking about players such as Bradie James, Patrick Crayton, and Jacques Reeves - players who are turning the corner now. Them along with Canty, Spears, Ware, Barber, and Petitti who were rookies last year with much playing time.

We will also see what Ratliff, Burnett, Beriault, and Peterman can bring to the table as well.

I'll tell you what, I can't wait to see Ware, Spears, and Canty in the 2nd season under Parcells. This could be fun folks!

See why the draft is SOOOOO important now?

 

[Eskimo]

but we have found 2 young Qbs who we are grooming...

I guess the issue is whether either of them is going to be any good. I really doubt either will amount to anything but it is hard to be sure because neither of them have really had an opportunity to play.

It is Romo's 4th year next year - if he can't beat out Bledsoe now, he never will be able to. With Henson, I'm more inclined to give him another year so long as he shows something in Europe. Being away from BP should do him a world of good.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Very well said summerisfunner.

You don't build trough free agency. You only use free agency to fill holes with adaquate, cost effective players. You have to get your stars from the draft.

The drafts from yesteryear will start to pay some dividends I believe. I am talking about players such as Bradie James, Patrick Crayton, and Jacques Reeves - players who are turning the corner now. Them along with Canty, Spears, Ware, Barber, and Petitti who were rookies last year with much playing time.

We will also see what Ratliff, Burnett, Beriault, and Peterman can bring to the table as well.

I'll tell you what, I can't wait to see Ware, Spears, and Canty in the 2nd season under Parcells. This could be fun folks!

See why the draft is SOOOOO important now?

and also think about this, with the cap increasing every year, and seeing how top-tier free agents demanded ridiculous contracts these past 2 days, imagine what Roy, WItten and Newman, are going to command on the open market?...yeesh, what do you think the people's reaction is going to be when we spend that money on an OG or a #3 WR?

 

[Paniolo22]

It is Romo's 4th year next year - if he can't beat out Bledsoe now, he never will be able to. With Henson, I'm more inclined to give him another year so long as he shows something in Europe. Being away from BP should do him a world of good.

:insane: That is some of the most warped thinking I have heard so far. Half the starting QB's in the league can't beat out Bledsoe, so that means people are done with them? How man back up Qb's without first, second, or third round pedigree can we name? Brady, Bulger, Delhomme.. I can't think of any more off the top of my head. The point being, there isn't many. Let time play out before we start running people out of town.

 

[kiheikiwi]

The only disapointing thing is that both Jerry and Steven both said they had aplan and were going to be aggresive out of the gate.I have no problem with being cautious and paying for value, its just that after last year, and hearing the comments from the front office I was all "revved"up for free agency.

 

[Paniolo22]

The only disapointing thing is that both Jerry and Steven both said they had aplan and were going to be aggresive out of the gate.I have no problem with being cautious and paying for value, its just that after last year, and hearing the comments from the front office I was all "revved"up for free agency.

Exactly, don't BS all the fans and say you're going to be agressive and then sign a guy no one knows, let the LB ou target leave to visit other teams, and let all the mid level kickers get gobbled up. yo Kiwi. I'm a proud product of Kihei School wayyy back in the day. Good to see some Cowboy fans back home.

 

[dallasgirl12]

guys, did you honestly believe that the Cowboys were going to jump into free agency again like they did last year? after last year's spending binge, Jerry Jones hinted that those signings could have major cap ramifications in the near future, well guess what? he's acting out those fears this time around, that's why we're taking our time, and after digging himself out of salary cap hell not too long ago, and finally finding a talent evaluator, Parcells, who's building through the draft, it seems Jerry is content with just building his franchise from within, and adding quality pieces here and there...

this isn't like '04, we actually have a nice, young nucleus already, with quality stop-gap players, we don't need to bring in alot of high-priced free agents to help us win anymore, build through the draft, that's where it's at...

Amen - Brother!

 

[Eskimo]

:insane: That is some of the most warped thinking I have heard so far. Half the starting QB's in the league can't beat out Bledsoe, so that means people are done with them? How man back up Qb's without first, second, or third round pedigree can we name? Brady, Bulger, Delhomme.. I can't think of any more off the top of my head. The point being, there isn't many. Let time play out before we start running people out of town.

The issue isn't whether either of them is good enough to be the backup QB. It is whether either of them is good enough to be Bledsoe's replacement. Bledsoe has convincingly shown over many years of his career that he can be a good QB in the right system but probably not a great QB and this is a position that needs to be upgraded in the LONG-TERM plans of the team.

So that is the issue I have with the rebuilding plan - I'm not convinced the future QB is on the roster. We are going into the 4th year of the BP administration and this is a detail he should have firgured out by now - maybe he has in his own mind with Romo.