DMN Blog: Cowboys filling roles well

[WoodysGirl]

3:39 PM Mon, Nov 02, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Tony Romo was undrafted. So were Miles Austin, Sam Hurd and Stephen Bowen. Marc Colombo was out of work when he signed with the Cowboys in 2004. Junior Siavii hadn't played in a regular-season game since 2005.

Patrick Crayton was a seventh-round pick. Jay Ratliff was a seventh rounder. Deon Anderson was a sixth rounder. So was Nick Folk. Alan Ball was a seventh round pick. Orlando Scandrick was a fifth rounder. Tashard Choice was taken in the fourth round.

They have all had some versions of NFL success, changing their circumstances in a lot of ways, but Patrick Crayton believes those backgrounds help the team now.

"You've got a bunch of guys that come from I'd say very, very humble beginnings and have actually been a little successful and I think we've gelled pretty good," Crayton said. "The core of this team is pretty good and that's what we're trying to achieve. You play this game for one reason and one reason only and that's to win rings. You want to enjoy the ride all the way and enjoy the camaraderie and the guys you come into contact with but the ultimate goal is to lift the Lombardi Trophy and put a ring on your finger."

I'm not a "team chemistry" guy. I think chemistry is borne out of winning, not the other way around. Wade Phillips was asked if the chemistry is better this year and he didn't say so, but he had a good answer.

"They are hard workers and we have a lot of guys that play a role, whatever that is," Phillips said. "They accept it and they try to do really well at their role. so I think that's a good sign from our team."



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[Future]

The good thing about having these guys who came so late in the draft or whatever, they know that they have to keep working and I bet some of them, particularly Choice will play with a chip on their shoulder as a result. That's what makes this team different than years in the past.

 

[RS12]

Wish all the first rounders played as well.

 

[theebs]

I would also like to add that wade and the front office have found some other guys to help us out, for instance a guy like steve octavien does little things for the team that are good.

and if we look at the 44-6 game and now look at the team today and who replaced who...for various reasons....I think you have to tip your hat to Wade Phillips and the staff, judd garrett who took over brian gaines position essentially.

Jay ottovegio, Anthony Henry, Keith Davis, roy Williams, T.O., Gregg Ellis etc..

now this week heading to philly, instead of relying on those guys we are leaning on Mcbriar, buehler, jenkins, scandrick, spencer and sensebaugh.

Very well done. I Still like anthony henry though!!!!

 

[Rampage]

Bowen has been playing really good and he's been getting some good pressure lately.

 

[Mash]

The core of this team is pretty good and that's what we're trying to achieve. You play this game for one reason and one reason only and that's to win rings. You want to enjoy the ride all the way and enjoy the camaraderie and the guys you come into contact with but the ultimate goal is to lift the Lombardi Trophy and put a ring on your finger."


:worthy: :worthy: :worthy: :worthy:

 

[skinsscalper]

Wish all the first rounders played as well.

I'd say Ware, Spencer, Jenkins, Newman, and hell even Spears are ALL playing pretty well right now.

 

[Apollo Creed]

I'd say Ware, Spencer, Jenkins, Newman, and hell even Spears are ALL playing pretty well right now.

Felix too. Brooking was a former first as well.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Bowen has been playing out of his mind... The guy has produced in a limited role.

 

[CF74]

Wow Crayton isn't so annoying anymore...