DC.COM Blog: The Cowboys' Remaining Free Agents

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Posted by rphillips at 3/2/2009 12:13 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com

Three days into free agency, two of the Cowboys' eight unrestricted free agents are gone: Defensive end Chris Canty, who got a whopping $17.25 million guaranteed from the Giants, and guard Joe Berger, who signed a three-year deal with Miami.

Here is who's still on the market:

LB Kevin Burnett: Wants to start, but Keith Brooking's signing would probably keep him in the same nickel role here. Doesn't mean he can't return, but it will depend on money and opportunities elsewhere. The Raiders have expressed interest in him.

S Keith Davis: He left temporarily last year for what he thought was a starting opportunity in Miami. Even if he's not a starter here, he's a special teams captain and a respected leader. The Cowboys need to keep him for those reasons. They also need safety depth regardless of whether Roy Williams comes back.

LB Zach Thomas: Brooking's signing likely means he's not coming back. Seemed inclined to return to a 4-3 scheme anyway.

NT Tank Johnson: Indicated he didn't want to return after the season. If he's gone, the Cowboys need a viable backup for Jay Ratliff.

QB Brooks Bollinger: Might have gotten squeezed out by the Kitna trade. Maybe the Cowboys re-sign him for camp.

LB Carlos Polk: Gave the special teams a boost at mid-season. Wade Phillips coached him in San Diego, too.

-Rob Phillips
 

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If Berger Starts for Miami do we get a Comp. pick for him?
 

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WoodysGirl;2663804 said:
NT Tank Johnson: Indicated he didn't want to return after the season. If he's gone, the Cowboys need a viable backup for Jay Ratliff.

we need a viable backup regardless of what Tank does

what a waste of space
 

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Man I would be highly upset if we lost Brooks, he's the glue that kept the Cowboyz together............ :p
 

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That one game Polk has got my respect enough to say bring him back, and I can never get enough Killah Davis. Burnett I'd like back, but if he does come back, then we probably won't be drafting another ILB this year. The rest of those guys can hit the road.
 

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WoodysGirl;2663804 said:
Posted by rphillips at 3/2/2009 12:13 PM CST on truebluefanclub.com

Three days into free agency, two of the Cowboys' eight unrestricted free agents are gone: Defensive end Chris Canty, who got a whopping $17.25 million guaranteed from the Giants, and guard Joe Berger, who signed a three-year deal with Miami.

Here is who's still on the market:

LB Kevin Burnett: Wants to start, but Keith Brooking's signing would probably keep him in the same nickel role here. Doesn't mean he can't return, but it will depend on money and opportunities elsewhere. The Raiders have expressed interest in him. Somebody will pay him. I think he's gone for sure.

S Keith Davis: He left temporarily last year for what he thought was a starting opportunity in Miami. Even if he's not a starter here, he's a special teams captain and a respected leader. The Cowboys need to keep him for those reasons. They also need safety depth regardless of whether Roy Williams comes back. I can see him coming back. This is the best fit for him and for the Cowboys.

LB Zach Thomas: Brooking's signing likely means he's not coming back. Seemed inclined to return to a 4-3 scheme anyway. Bad fit for everybody. Sorry it didn't work out. Good luck.

NT Tank Johnson: Indicated he didn't want to return after the season. If he's gone, the Cowboys need a viable backup for Jay Ratliff. Why does anyone mention Tank at this point? And worse, they make it seem like there's an option for him to return? Any body really believe they want this big-mouthed non-producer back? Anyone?

QB Brooks Bollinger: Might have gotten squeezed out by the Kitna trade. Maybe the Cowboys re-sign him for camp. Thanks but no thanks Brooks. I think we'll take our chances with an undrafted free agent before you come back.

LB Carlos Polk: Gave the special teams a boost at mid-season. Wade Phillips coached him in San Diego, too. I see no reason not to bring Polk back other than him getting more money elsewhere.

-Rob Phillips

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