Competition?

[LatinMind]

That word is what frustrates me about the Dallas Cowboys. It seems like role players are never given a real opportunity to start. Seems like the franchise is so set on having the highest paid players or the highest round picks given the posistion instead of having to earn it. Even if they arent the best player for the spot. But because they were given 20mil in a signing bonus or picked in the first round they get a sense of entitlement from the organization. Its infuriating. This is the thing i hate about the team i love. And sad to say this is why they probably wont win a championship until the organization decides to stop cuddling these "spoiled brats".

First name that comes to mind, Tashard Choice. I know a good amount of people on this forum dont like him. And its for stupid reasons. Because he had his first career fumble vs the Commanders on a pass Romo had no business throwing. And because he asked for a autograph after a game. Im not saying hes clearly better than Felix Jones but he's on his level, no matter how much you Jones fans want to think hes far superior to Choice. Jones has never shown up against a top defense, we've already seen Choice do it. Felix has has fumble and injury problems, Choice has 1 carrier fumble and is very reliable in terms of injuries. I just dont see why he has never been given the shot to compete for the starting spot.

Now on the flip side i cannot for the life of me see why Scandrick didnt replace Jenkins during last yr. Scandrick was above average all yr. Even if it was just to get Jenkins mind off of the bad season he was having and get back on track.

It started with Wade but Garrett didnt change much after he took over. This is something i'd love to see with this team. Just field the best 22 that give you the best chance to win no matter contract or draft status.

If Roy Williams wouldnt have gotten hurt i sincerely doubt we would've never known what Miles Austin could do in Dallas. If Ferguson wouldnt have gotten hurt I doubt we wouldve gotten to see how dominant Ratliff would be. Never wouldve found out Dallas had a gem waiting to play tackle in Doug Free.

I just dont see what this team is so scared of to let players earn their spot instead of just handing it to them with a fat signing bonus.

 

[SDCowboy]

First name that comes to mind, Tashard Choice. I know a good amount of people on this forum dont like him. And its for stupid reasons. Because he had his first career fumble vs the Commanders on a pass Romo had no business throwing.

I'm so tired of Choice not getting blame for that. He is a football player and the ball was thrown to him during regulation. Tony had every right to throw the ball to him. Choice fumbled it. It's on him. People make it out like poor ol' choice was asked to kick a game winning field goal and missed.

 

[clutch88]

That word is what frustrates me about the Dallas Cowboys. It seems like role players are never given a real opportunity to start. Seems like the franchise is so set on having the highest paid players or the highest round picks given the posistion instead of having to earn it. Even if they arent the best player for the spot. But because they were given 20mil in a signing bonus or picked in the first round they get a sense of entitlement from the organization. Its infuriating. This is the thing i hate about the team i love. And sad to say this is why they probably wont win a championship until the organization decides to stop cuddling these "spoiled brats".

First name that comes to mind, Tashard Choice. I know a good amount of people on this forum dont like him. And its for stupid reasons. Because he had his first career fumble vs the Commanders on a pass Romo had no business throwing. And because he asked for a autograph after a game. Im not saying hes clearly better than Felix Jones but he's on his level, no matter how much you Jones fans want to think hes far superior to Choice. Jones has never shown up against a top defense, we've already seen Choice do it. Felix has has fumble and injury problems, Choice has 1 carrier fumble and is very reliable in terms of injuries. I just dont see why he has never been given the shot to compete for the starting spot.

Now on the flip side i cannot for the life of me see why Scandrick didnt replace Jenkins during last yr. Scandrick was above average all yr. Even if it was just to get Jenkins mind off of the bad season he was having and get back on track.

It started with Wade but Garrett didnt change much after he took over. This is something i'd love to see with this team. Just field the best 22 that give you the best chance to win no matter contract or draft status.

If Roy Williams wouldnt have gotten hurt i sincerely doubt we would've never known what Miles Austin could do in Dallas. If Ferguson wouldnt have gotten hurt I doubt we wouldve gotten to see how dominant Ratliff would be. Never wouldve found out Dallas had a gem waiting to play tackle in Doug Free.

I just dont see what this team is so scared of to let players earn their spot instead of just handing it to them with a fat signing bonus.

Two words....JERRY JONES.

 

[urface59]

Is not liking choice because he completely and utterly unimpressively average a stupid reason?

 

[LatinMind]

Is not liking choice because he completely and utterly unimpressively average a stupid reason?

austin, and ratliff looked unimpressive too. Until injuries forced Dallas to play them.

 

[jobberone]

I've heard Jerry Jones chooses who starts and I think that is the biggest hogwash I've heard. The coaches choose who starts and who gets replaced. I do think Wade favored veterans too much.

I do agree we need to play our subs a little more often. And judiously use them. Judiously use the right subs.

 

[rathalarge]

JG says competition will happen. We will see!!

 

[Rynie]

I hate Tashard Choice for getting Vick's autograph.......and?

 

[jswalker1981]

It's really easy to not have any injury concerns when you aren't playing.

 

[UnoDallas]

I hate Tashard Choice for getting Vick's autograph.......and?

plus 1

no any one else would have thier guy call Vicks guy and have a glove sent to you

you think he smart

I think this year will be different - I think JG will see to that

we start and will play the best players regardless of the amount of money made

 

[67CowboysFan]

austin, and ratliff looked unimpressive too. Until injuries forced Dallas to play them.

Austin was very impressive(ask the Green Bay secondary). Just inconsistent.

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[the playmaker]

That word is what frustrates me about the Dallas Cowboys. It seems like role players are never given a real opportunity to start. Seems like the franchise is so set on having the highest paid players or the highest round picks given the posistion instead of having to earn it. Even if they arent the best player for the spot. But because they were given 20mil in a signing bonus or picked in the first round they get a sense of entitlement from the organization. Its infuriating. This is the thing i hate about the team i love. And sad to say this is why they probably wont win a championship until the organization decides to stop cuddling these "spoiled brats".

First name that comes to mind, Tashard Choice. I know a good amount of people on this forum dont like him. And its for stupid reasons. Because he had his first career fumble vs the Commanders on a pass Romo had no business throwing. And because he asked for a autograph after a game. Im not saying hes clearly better than Felix Jones but he's on his level, no matter how much you Jones fans want to think hes far superior to Choice. Jones has never shown up against a top defense, we've already seen Choice do it. Felix has has fumble and injury problems, Choice has 1 carrier fumble and is very reliable in terms of injuries. I just dont see why he has never been given the shot to compete for the starting spot.

Now on the flip side i cannot for the life of me see why Scandrick didnt replace Jenkins during last yr. Scandrick was above average all yr. Even if it was just to get Jenkins mind off of the bad season he was having and get back on track.

It started with Wade but Garrett didnt change much after he took over. This is something i'd love to see with this team. Just field the best 22 that give you the best chance to win no matter contract or draft status.

If Roy Williams wouldnt have gotten hurt i sincerely doubt we would've never known what Miles Austin could do in Dallas. If Ferguson wouldnt have gotten hurt I doubt we wouldve gotten to see how dominant Ratliff would be. Never wouldve found out Dallas had a gem waiting to play tackle in Doug Free.

I just dont see what this team is so scared of to let players earn their spot instead of just handing it to them with a fat signing bonus.

I think like you!!! The Jimmy Johson era RULES...COMPETITION, COMPETITION....I'm a T.Choice fan!

 

[wdcowboy]

Should Choice earn a starting job thru competition (which the Cowboys have been offering him over the last few years) or be given the starting position just because the 1st rounder in front of him hasn't set the league on fire?

Barber hasn't played a full season since Choice entered the league, yet Choice is still waiting for his 1 big chance. Austin, Ratliff and Free all took advantage of an opportunity and earned their positions.

 

[percyhoward]

Im not saying hes clearly better than Felix Jones but he's on his level, no matter how much you Jones fans want to think hes far superior to Choice. Jones has never shown up against a top defense, we've already seen Choice do it. Felix has has fumble and injury problems, Choice has 1 carrier fumble and is very reliable in terms of injuries. I just don't see why he has never been given the shot to compete for the starting spot.

What we've seen is that Choice and Jones (and Barber, for that matter) compliment each other well when the line can block for them. When the level of blocking fell off considerably, so did Choice's production relative to that of Felix. And in short yardage, Choice's numbers were worse than Barber's.

You're also wrong about Felix "never showing up" against a top defense. Of his 4 best games in 2010, 3 were against Top 10 defenses. It was actually Choice who feasted against bad defenses.

4 Best Games
Total Yards per Game, 2010
Opp/Defensive Rank
Felix Jones
1. Ten/26th 126.0
2. NO/4th 113.0
3. NYG/7th 99.0
4. Min/8th 93.0

Tashard Choice
1. Ind/20th 100.0
2. Was/31st 50.0
3. Ari/29th 32.0
4. Jac/28th 27.0

 

[Primetime42]

What we've seen is that Choice and Jones (and Barber, for that matter) compliment each other well when the line can block for them. When the level of blocking fell off considerably, so did Choice's production relative to that of Felix. And in short yardage, Choice's numbers were worse than Barber's.

You're also wrong about Felix "never showing up" against a top defense. Of his 4 best games in 2010, 3 were against Top 10 defenses. It was actually Choice who feasted against bad defenses.

4 Best Games
Total Yards per Game, 2010
Opp/Defensive Rank
Felix Jones
1. Ten/26th 126.0
2. NO/4th 113.0
3. NYG/7th 99.0
4. Min/8th 93.0

Tashard Choice
1. Ind/20th 100.0
2. Was/31st 50.0
3. Ari/29th 32.0
4. Jac/28th 27.0

/thread