03 Eddie Sefko: OK, hope you folks enjoyed that Mavs chat as much as I did. Let's shift gears and talk some football.
12:03 [Comment From Jason]
when you look at this teams offseason it reminds me a lot of the Giants 2007 offseson. A coach on the hot seat that was given a final chance, a quarterback with a lot to prove, and a team that dumped some veterans in the offseason and went after some cheaper options. Overall both teams became younger. What are your thoughts on this comparison
12:07 Tim MacMahon: You definitely make an interesting comparison. I might have to borrow that idea for a post down the road after doing a little more research about the '07 Giants' off-season.
I've mentioned the Manning brothers on several occasions when people act like Romo is incapable of winning a playoff game after failing in his first two tries. Eli and Peyton were both known as guys who couldn't win the big one before they won Super Bowls, which are pretty big last I checked.
Tom Coughlin, unlike Wade Phillips, did have some playoff success before this stop. Like Phillips is trying to do this season, Coughlin did alter his approach that year. But he went from being a hard(rear) to lightening up a little, which is a lot easier to do than going the other direction.
12:07 [Comment From jesus]
how's it going i just wanted to ask how is it that romo doesn;t stand up to brandon jacobs comments?
12:08 Tim MacMahon: What would that accomplish other than giving me more blog fodder? Brandon Jacobs likes to run his mouth. Romo doesn't flap his gums just for the sake of doing so. The best way he can respond is by playing well when the Giants come to JerryWorld in September.
12:08 [Comment From MadDawg03]
Do you, like ESPN, feel that Greg Ellis's comments prove that the Cowboys are dysfunctional, or do you feel that's just his way of taking parting shots and that his dismissal itself makes the team less dysfunctional. It just seems that the guys on ESPN never have anything nice to say about my Boys.
12:10 Tim MacMahon: We didn't need Greg Ellis to gripe more to figure out that the Cowboys were dysfunctional last season.
This stuff smacks of a delusional, disgruntled dude taking parting shots while couching everything by saying he's not bitter. Bradie James summed it up pretty well on ESPN 103.3 yesterday.
"He has to move on, because Greg is a great guy," James said. "I just think he’s caught up in his emotions right now. Go ahead and get ready for Oakland, G. We’ll see you later."
12:10 [Comment From Erik Donchez]
I was just wondering, if you would be doing a sorta play by play for the Cowboys training camp? For the 11 on 11, and 7 on 7 drills and everything else.
12:12 Tim MacMahon: I will live blog every training camp practice with the exception of one walkthrough when I'll be on the way to Oakland for the preseason opener.
We'll do it with this chat tool this year. I'll answer questions during questions and slow times, and I'll provide rapid-fire updates of the highlights when there's action on the field with the wit and insight you folks have come to grow and love.
12:12 [Comment From Matt]
why is irvins number not retired and emmitts and aikmans are?
12:14 Tim MacMahon: Technically, the Cowboys don't have any retired numbers. They just haven't handed out 8 or 22 since Aikman and Emmitt left.
12:14 [Comment From boss hogg]
will dallas sign a veteran receiver this yr
12:14 Tim MacMahon: Nope. A lot of us thought Jerry would get Matt Jones, but he said he wouldn't and was actually telling the truth, which is a stunning change for him when it comes to personnel moves involving wide receivers.
12:14 [Comment From Guest]
will jason williams start over bobby carpenter
12:16 Tim MacMahon: Neither will start. Keith Brooking and Bradie James will be the starting inside LBs.
If you're asking about the nickel/dime role, that job is Carpenter's to lose. Williams is a phenomenal athlete who should fill that role pretty soon, but he has a lot to learn at this point.
The coaches are counting on Carpenter. In the sub packages, his finesse style isn't such a big concern.
12:16 [Comment From Big Bird]
Hello from Seasame Street. Is there reason for optimism that the Cowboy's swoon in December will change?
12:20 Tim MacMahon: Well, if you want to be optimistic, I can give a couple of reasons that the Cowboys could have some late-season success for a change.
One is that, assuming this is a more run-oriented team than recent years, there will be less pressure on Tony Romo. Another is that three of their last four games will be indoors, so they won't be affected by weather.
12:20 [Comment From Guest]
Why is Bradie James considered a leader? Other than talking lots, his play on the field is erratic with coverage mistakes, bad running angles and frankly a D which seems disjointed many time. Look at the Ravens, that D never looks of sorts even if Lewis is not playing well or even with a blizzard of injuries.
12:23 Tim MacMahon: I actually think the Cowboys would be better off if more guys followed James' lead or at least listened to what he had to say.
This isn't about his production, although I will say that he had the best year of his career by far last season. I don't think he got robbed by not getting a Pro Bowl invitation -- lot of good MLBs in the NFC -- but he had a very good year.
But this is about James having a pulse on the team. He talked during training camp about everybody needing to put their egos aside for the greater good. He warned of the dangers if that didn't happen.
Don't you think the Cowboys would have been better off if James' teammates heeded his advice?
He isn't a perfect player by any stretch, but the guy busts his tail on the field, in the weight room and in the classroom. Why wouldn't you want the rest of the Cowboys to follow his lead?
12:23 [Comment From IronShriek]
Tim you suck.
12:23 Tim MacMahon: Thanks for reading!!
12:24 [Comment From Oscillating Cowboys Fan]
Will training camp give us a good indication of what rookies (draft picks) have the best chance of contributing this season, and if so, whom might those be?
12:28 Tim MacMahon: Training camp will give us a decent idea, but not as much as their performances during the preseason games.
All the rookies with the exception of Stephen McGee have a shot to contribute on special teams.
As far as offensive or defensive roles go, Mike Mickens or DeAngelo Smith might work their way into the dime package. Jason Williams ought to push Bobby Carpenter for the nickel/dime job, particularly as the season goes on. Either Brandon Williams or Victor Butler needs to be able to contribute as a pass rusher so Anthony Spencer can get some rest. John Phillips ought to see playing time in three-TE packages.
Best bet to to the first guy in this class to crack the starting lineup, in my opinion, is SS Michael Hamlin. But barring injury, I don't see that happening this season.
12:28 [Comment From Pacman Jones]
Which DB will be left out on the 53-man roster?
12:30 Tim MacMahon: Well, definitely you, Pacman.
The DBs will be interesting. Here are the locks: Terence Newman, Mike Jenkins, Orlando Scandrick, Ken Hamlin and Gerald Sensabaugh. Here are the safe bets: Michael Hamlin, DeAngelo Smith, Alan Ball. Here are the guys I think are fighting for the other one or two spots: Mike Mickens, Courtney Brown and Pat Watkins.
12:30 [Comment From Roel]
Hey Tim who's going to San Antonio from DMN to cover the camp? Will you all be there the whole time or only certain days? See you all there!
12:31 Tim MacMahon: I'll be there the whole time, as will our beat writers, Todd Archer and David Moore. I think columnists Tim Cowlishaw and Jean-Jacques Taylor will split time there, but don't quote me on that. And we'll have photographers and videographers there, too.
12:31 [Comment From Brandon]
Is the chemistry coming along now since TO is gone. Are we gunna run the Razorback offense like it was rumored? Who is going to get the most carries out of the running backs or is it going to be split up evenly.
12:33 Tim MacMahon: The chemistry was good during OTAs and minicamp, but the Cowboys went undefeated in those. There are still some issues to be worked through. Remember that T.O. has a lot of loyal friends on this team who thought he got a raw deal.
They're going to continue to tinker with the Razorback offense. Whether they use it or not depends on whether they like what they see.
My educated guess on the carries split: Marion Barber (12-15), Felix Jones (10-12), Tashard Choice (5-7).
12:33 [Comment From Alex from the DMV]
Tim please be honest: who is your favorite football team? Or if you cant answer that then answer this: do you root for the Cowboys?
12:34 Tim MacMahon: I grew up on the mean streets of Flower Mound as a huge Cowboys fan. You turn in your fan card when you become part of the media. My only NFL rooting interest now is for my fantasy team, and it's not like I'm pumping my fist about that in the press box.
12:34 [Comment From dallazfan1]
What is being said about the obvious weight gain that Tony Romo has put on?
12:36 Tim MacMahon: What's being said publicly is that there's no issue. Tony Romo strongly denied a report that Jason Garrett said he was too "bottom heavy." Jerry Jones backed Romo up on that.
That doesn't necessarily mean the report was inaccurate. But the parties involved claim it is.
Romo's physique doesn't look any different than me than it has in recent years. He's listed at 224 pounds, two more than he was last season.
12:36 [Comment From Nick Folk]
Do you really think we needed an extra kicker? I can be the kickoff man. It's just the old special teams coach made me kick directional, which messed me up. I'll be able to do better now that my hip's fine.
12:39 Tim MacMahon: I agree that kickoffs were a significant problem for the Cowboys last season. That was addressed by picking David Buehler, a dude who has the biggest leg in the draft and can consistently put the ball in the end zone.
I know Folk feels that he can do a fine job as a kickoff specialist, but his bosses apparently didn't agree. And I can't see them cutting a kicker they picked in the fifth round.
It is funny, though, to remember the training camp and preseason after Folk was drafted when it was considered a possibility to keep Martin Gramatica for field goals and Folk as a kickoff specialist.
12:39 [Comment From Lamont]
Will Wade bring in a talent expert like Parcells did when he brought in Ron Wolf to training camp? I think that this was very effective because you got one of the best draft guru's to evaluate your teams overall talent.
12:40 Tim MacMahon: Other than Bum Phillips, who comes more for fatherly support, I'm not sure whether Wade will have any old head coaches or GMs come to training camp.
It is worth noting, however, that Phillips lobbied for Dan Reeves to be added to the staff. That looked like it was going to happen until Jerry came up with the crazy time clock idea.
12:41 [Comment From M. Dunne]
Is it possible that by December, the Cowboys are running the 2 tight end formation on third and long more than a 3 wide reciever set? I know hope springs eternal at this time of year, but I am really excited about the match up nightmare that could be created by the Whitten/Bennett formation on 3rd down. Your thoughts?
12:44 Tim MacMahon: Not sure about seeing it more than multi-WR sets on third-and-long, but I definitely think the potential of the two-tight end package ought to get fans fired up.
The key is Martellus Bennett putting his nose in the playbook and knowing what he's doing. They're asking him to learn a lot of different roles -- TE, slot, H-back, some FB, split wide -- because of the mismatches they can create by moving "Beans and Rice" all over the field.
If Beans doesn't have brain farts (Beavis and Butthead laugh!!), Witten and Bennett can be a lethal combination.
12:45 Tim MacMahon: Be back in a minute. We've got a little breaking Mavs news.
12:51 Tim MacMahon: OK, I'm back. Brandon Bass agreed to a four-year, $18 million deal with the Orlando Magic. At 6-6, 260 pounds of chiseled muscle, it's hard to believe that Bass never played football growing up in Louisiana.
How's that for a transition back to football talk?
12:51 [Comment From Guest]
Tim, barring injury how much of a factor do you see Felix "the Cat" Jones making on offense? Is it enough to power them to the post-season?
12:54 Tim MacMahon: It's going to be fun to watch Felix Jones develop this season.
One of the knocks against Jason Garrett last year was that Jones didn't get involved enough last year. If he's healthy, I expect him to get his hands on the ball at least 12 or 15 times per game this year, plus kickoffs.
There aren't many backs in the league with his explosiveness. The offensive coaches have spent a lot of time brainstorming ways to get him the ball in the open field, which is why they're experimenting with the Razorback and continuing to tinker with packages that put him on the field with Marion Barber.
I expect Jones to do his part to get the Cowboys into the playoffs, but there's a lot more to it than him.
12:55 [Comment From CJ]
Hello Tim. Some of the radio guy's are saying that even with Ellis gone there are a few malcontent players on the team. Do you know who they may be referring to?
12:58 Tim MacMahon: There are a few malcontents on every team.
Coachable WR Roy Williams was certainly a malcontent after last season, when he caught only 19 balls in 10 games. But he's happy as the No. 1 receiver right now. Patrick Crayton also publicly aired some issues late last season.
Other than those two receivers, I can't think of any guys who went public with their malcontentedness (is that a word?). So I won't speculate about who the other grumblers are.
But they got rid of three of the biggest ones when Tank Johnson, T.O. and Greg Ellis left Valley Ranch.
12:59 [Comment From Chase (Dallas)]
Tim, I know Mike Jenkins and Scandrick are battling like hell for the number 2 CB job . . . But as JJ has mentioned in the past, the 3rd corner is pretty much a starter as much as they use nickel packages . . so why not leave Scandrick in the slot where he excelled last year and let Jenkins grow on the outside??
1:00 Tim MacMahon: Even if Mike Jenkins gets the starting job, Orlando Scandrick will continue to work as a traditional cornerback in practice. He has to be prepared to be a starter if Terence Newman or Jenkins gets hurt. So it's not as simple as just letting Scandrick concentrate on being a slot guy.
1:00 [Comment From Dave Mills]
Is Patrick Crayton going to be returning punts this year. We need someone more dynamic. I understand he can catch the ball but seems like we are just playing it safe. Who else is a possibility?
1:03 Tim MacMahon: It'd be great if the Cowboys could put Felix Jones, their most dynamic player, back there. Only one problem: He struggles to catch a punt, which is a pretty important part of returning them. That's why he didn't return punts at Arkansas, and he looked rough when he tried catching them during OTAs.
Terence Newman and DeAngelo Smith are the other guys who catch punts on a regular basis during practice.
Given Newman's recent injury history and value, it's hard to envision the coaches using him in that role. Smith's return averages in college are pretty similar to what Crayton averaged the last couple of years.
1:03 [Comment From RicardoELP]
What kind of improvement in the O-line play can realisticlly be expected this season? Same players, will a healthy Kosier make a big difference?
1:05 Tim MacMahon: A healthy Kyle Kosier certainly helps the continuity. If you're an optimist, you figure that the line should be much better now that they've worked with Hudson Houck for a year. It was a choppy transition from Tony Sparano and Houck, who have different styles and use some different techniques.
You worry about Flozell Adams' performance falling off so much after he signed a big contract, but in fairness to him, he was hampered by a painful infected figner and other health issues for most of the season.
1:06 [Comment From P. Du]
Are the cowboys really ready to open the season with Carpenter and Williams as their only backups at ILB?
1:07 Tim MacMahon: It sure looks that way. Sixth-round pick Stephen Hodge probably makes the team, but he's making a transition from strong safety and missed most of OTAs and minicamp with a knee injury, so it's probably too much to expect him to contribute other than special teams.
1:07 [Comment From Y B Leev]
Y should we cowboy fans believe this team out of the past 12 will be able to get the job done with 1. Far less talent from last year's team 2. With no head coach (WADE is the Def Cord. which makes Jerry the Virtual Coach)
1:07 Tim MacMahon: Got me. I see this team as a 9-7 squad scratching for a wild card berth.
1:07 [Comment From mike in plano]
I know you'll know more at training camp, but from what you've witnessed thus far...is romo showing any signs of the leader he needs to be? thanks!
1:11 Tim MacMahon: The one major change I saw, or heard rather, from Romo was when he addressed his flaws.
He acknowledged that he had to protect the ball much better than he has in the past. His attitude about turnovers had always been, "You've gotta take the bad with the good with me."
He mentioned that he had to stick with a weight program during the season regardless of the physical challenges, so he could be as strong down the stretch as he was in September.
If you're going to be a leader of a team that needs to make significant changes, it's a good start to make it clear that you understand some significant changes have to be made by you. And Romo volunteered that information when asked general questions, so it seems to me that he gets that.
1:11 [Comment From Spooning]
How are the injured WR's coming along? Any news on them?
1:11 Tim MacMahon: The only WR who isn't expected to be 100 percent by the beginning of training camp is Travis Wilson, who is recovering from knee surgery.
1:12 [Comment From DallasProSports]
what specifically will it take for a Sam Hurd or Stanbeck to become starting wideouts?
1:15 Tim MacMahon: I'm assuming you don't mean this season. If you do, then the answer is two injuries to other guys in Hurd's case and three (or more) for Stanback.
Hurd is a better player at this point in their careers, but his lack of speed makes it a long shot that he'll ever become a starter, at least in Dallas. But he does have good size and hands, and he's an outstanding blocker for a receiver. Stanback has all the athletic tools, but he's still very early in his development as a receiver, which has been stunted by injuries. He has a long way to go on the tricks of the trade at that spot -- route running, using his body to create space/shield defenders, etc.
1:17 [Comment From Gary]
Waht are the cahcnes of see Miles Aiustin catch 60 balls this year, IF healthy?
1:19 Tim MacMahon: It's hard to see Miles Austin catching that many passes. Heck, that'd more than triple his career total at this point.
There won't be that many balls to go around, especially if the Cowboys are a more balanced offense. Jason Witten and Roy Williams will get the lion's share. They want to get Martellus Bennett more involved in the passing game. They want to get Felix Jones involved in the passing game, period.
The thing that Austin can bring to the passing game is a vertical element. His impact is about bang-per-ball, like Alvin Harper back in the day.
1:19 [Comment From bobo]
What's up with Ware contract?
1:19 Tim MacMahon: Scroll down and read yesterday's post.
1:20 [Comment From Jeremy Smith]
Is the Cowboys defense becoming even more "active" this year? Are there different scheme's being implemented? This is the first year Wade will be the fulltime D-cord...
1:22 Tim MacMahon: Not so much about different schemes being implemented. It's more about Wade Phillips having the freedom to call what he wants when he wants.
He's been handcuffed by the coverage limitations of the secondary. Anthony Henry isn't a guy you can put on an island with most receivers. He had to hide Roy Williams -- or whoever was playing strong safety -- as much as possible.
Those aren't issues any more. Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick are both good man coverage guys. So is Gerald Sensabaugh.
1:22 [Comment From Brien Sanders]
What about the 4th and Long guy..will he have any possibilty. Do the Cowboy coaches think a guy like that deserves any merit?
1:23 Tim MacMahon: The goal for Jesse Holley, who I'm assuming is the winner, should be to make the practice squad.
1:23 [Comment From pete]
who will replace wade as head coach if wade fails this year
1:24 Tim MacMahon: Here are the way I'd set the odds:
Mike Holmgren 3-1
Mike Shanahan 4-1
Jason Garrett 8-1
Jerry Jones 10-1
Others 10-1
1:24 [Comment From guest]
why are you still using "coachable" when you said you were going to stop? i've lost all respect for you because you do not keep your word. absolutely pathetic!
1:24 Tim MacMahon: Go back and re-read that post, my friend. I am keeping my word.
1:24 [Comment From Ryan]
Flomo showdown is going down in JerryWorld this year, you comin?
1:25 Tim MacMahon: Doubtful. There ought to be a better game for me to watch that Friday night, but Archer might go to root for his Jaguars.
1:26 [Comment From KEVIN]
i know the heat is on roy williams and a lot of sports reporters are saying that he wont replace t.o. but suould'nt we give him a chance, since he was learning the system,was hurt and t.o. was still the main reciever
1:27 Tim MacMahon: He has his chance.
As big as our egos are, what the media says really doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. The guys on the field get the last word.
1:27 [Comment From Jeremy Smith]
What will be the roles of our safeties this year, are they being relied on more to cover?
1:28 Tim MacMahon: The safeties will definitely be relied more to cover. That's why the Cowboys signed Sensabaugh and drafted DeAngelo Smith, a college CB with good coverage skills. Michael Hamlin didn't play much man at Clemson, but he is a ballhawk with good range.
1:29 [Comment From David Chatzky]
I know Romo needs to cut down on turnovers. Yet it seems the best year Tony Romo had was the year before the heavy emphasis on his TD/INT ratio - I'm wondering if, because of the emphasis on cutting down on INT's, he is somewhat less confident during games which takes away from his decision-making and throws, and what it will take for him to be cut down on the INT's and fumbles without taking away from his ability?
1:30 Tim MacMahon: That's the fine line you walk with the gunslinger types of quarterbacks. You have to be careful about coaching their playmaking out of them.
I asked Romo a version of your question when he vowed to cut down on his turnovers. Check out this post for his answer:
http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***/archives/2009/06/tony-romo-highlight-reels-dont-win-champ.html
1:31 [Comment From Robert]
Will there be an open practice at Cowboy stadium before the season starts
1:31 Tim MacMahon: Yes. At least one, maybe more. Not sure of the dates, but we'll get that info on the blog as soon as we have it.
1:31 [Comment From Guest]
Is Flozell Adams completely cured of his finger ailment? How much did that play in his committing so many false starts?
1:32 Tim MacMahon: The infection in his finger is gone. But his false start problems are still there, as they were before his finger ached.
1:32 [Comment From Ricky]
Why is we lose a problematic WR and critics like yourself say were gonna struggle. The giants lose thier #1 and #2 and a THOUSAND yard rusher and they're suppose to be the favorites? please explain how this makes sense? I mean all our other off season loses were replaced: canty(igor), roy(gerald sensabuagh) ,zack (kieth), brad johnson (jon kitna),
1:35 Tim MacMahon: Fair point about the Giants' receiving corps, although Steve Smith and Domenik Hixon have done some good things for them.
Here's why I think the Giants are division favorites: They upgraded a defense that was already elite (getting Umenyiora back, signing Canty and others), and I think they'll still have one of the league's top rushing attacks. Brandon Jacobs is a load behind a very good offensive line, and Ahmad Bradshaw could be just as good if not better than Derrick Ward.
1:36 [Comment From T-Dogg]
Timmy...Junior Siavii...any thoughts?
1:37 Tim MacMahon: Massive dude (6-5, 320) who hasn't been able to stick in the league despite being a second-round pick. But Wade Phillips is a pretty sharp defensive mind, and he seems convinced that Siavii will be a solid backup NT. It's not like he has big shoes to fill with Tank Johnson leaving.
1:37 [Comment From Guest]
If wade dont make the playoffs this year will JJ bring him back as the dc next year
1:38 Tim MacMahon: A media pal of mine is convinced that's what is going to happen.
I think Wade Phillips has too much pride to do that.
My friend figures Jerry will offer Phillips more money than anybody else to be a defensive coordinator, so he'll suck up his pride and do it.
But it's all speculation at this point. And the speculation in December was that Phillips would get canned, so what do we know?
1:39 [Comment From Dirty Commish]
I was shocked to learn that Demarcus Ware was on the field for 97% of the defensive snaps. Do you think in the long run this will wear him down too quickly, especially late in the season and maybe even a few years down the line?
1:43 Tim MacMahon: I see the reason for your concern, but DeMarcus Ware is a phenomenal physical specimen who has been one of the league's most durable players during his career. The next game that he misses will be the first one.
As far as wearing down late in the season, that definitely didn't happen last year. Here are his stats from December (from coaches film): 34 tackles, five sacks, three tackles for losses, four forced fumbles, four QB pressures. And that was after hyperextending his knee on Thanksgiving day.
1:43 [Comment From Robert]
Give me your prediction on starting line for both Offense and Deffense
1:44 Tim MacMahon: LT Flozell Adams
LG Kyle Kosier
C Andre Gurode
RG Leonard Davis
RT Marc Colombo
DE Marcus Spears
NT Jay Ratliff
DE Igor Olshansky
1:44 [Comment From Jeremy Smith]
Who will be the starting #2 WR in Tampa, Austin or Crayton, and why?
1:46 Tim MacMahon: I would have bet Miles Austin, based on his big-play ability and potential, going into the spring. Then he missed most of OTAs and all of minicamp with a hamstring injury. Is he durable enough to be a starter?
With Crayton, you pretty much know what you're going to get. He's reliable (playoff game vs. Giants a glaring exception) as a move-the-chains kind of receiver but doesn't keep any defensive coordinators awake at night.
I'd go with Crayton now, but it'll be an interesting competition.
1:46 [Comment From Allen in Plano]
How is McGee's performance in practices? Do you think he will develop into Romo's replacement down the road?
1:49 Tim MacMahon: OTAs and minicamp were primarily a watch-and-learn experience for him. He didn't get many reps.
We'll see much more from him during training camp and the preseason. It wouldn't surprise me if he played all or at least most of the preseason finale.
I'm not high on McGee, maybe because I watched a lot of Big 12 football, but the Cowboys' scouting department didn't ask for my input before the draft. They apparently didn't ask for Mike Leach's either.
It is easy to see why scouts (around the league, not just at Valley Ranch) liked McGee. He's a good athlete with great arm strength. Time will tell if he can translate his physical talent into NFL production.
1:49 [Comment From Dan the Man]
What do you think of Marcellus Bennett's blocking ability?
1:49 Tim MacMahon: He's an above-average run blocker. He was a significant upgrade over Anthony Fasano in that department, which is one of the primary reasons why the Cowboys got rid of Fasano.
1:50 [Comment From BRian]
How is Felix Jones health? These dreaded toe injuries seem to last alot longer than anticipated (see A Gates last year) what's your opinion?
1:51 Tim MacMahon: His toe is fine. He was running and cutting normally by his standards this off-season.
Then he suffered a bruised thigh that caused him to miss most of the minicamp. That certainly didn't ease concerns that he's injury prone -- although he didn't miss games at Arkansas. That was one of those plays where not wearing pads actually led to an injury, because he took an accidental knee to the thigh.
1:53 [Comment From Working Right Now]
NFL video has a video online about the Staubach - Morton QB controversy. That got me thinking - Is Romo performing like Craig Morton? A good quarterback that can win, but won't put the team over the top? A quarterback that will be replaced..... when a replacement is drafted?
1:55 Tim MacMahon: Hmm ... interesting take.
Somewhat related question: Do old-time Cowboys fans remember Morton more for the controversy with Roger Staubach or getting the hell beat out of him by Harvey Martin, Randy White, etc. during the Super Bowl? Feel free to fire off answers in the comments section.
With that, I'm gonna wrap it up and go grab a late lunch.
Appreciate all the questions. Sorry I couldn't get to more.
If you really want an answer, follow me on Twitter @tmacmahon and fire away. I promise to get back to you in 140 characters or less.
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