Woods
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time around?
We've tried taking relatively "low priced" FAs BP's first year with the Cowboys. I think that was D. Campbell, Richie Anderson, etc. if I remember correctly. We basically waited until the first few weeks of FA had concluded to get better value. . . .
We've also tried taking some high priced FAs lately. For instance, Rivera, TO, Fergy, Vandy, and Henry.
Looking at our holes going into 2007, we probably need a FS (and JJ seems set to finally have RW play closer to the LOS in 2007), a pass rusher to complement Ware, a back up NT to rotate with Fergy, and 1-2 OL, depending if we keep Gurode and Colombo.
IMO, a pass rusher in FA is going to command big bucks, if one is even available by the time FA rolls around (A. Thomas).
A decent FS should be more affordable. Not a "cheap" FA option, but a moderately priced one.
If we cut Rivera and upgrade, the Guard position should not break the bank. But again, a starting quality Guard will be moderately to fairly expensive as well.
As for a back up NT, there we may look for a cheaper option or go to the Draft. After what JJ paid Fergy, I don't think he's going to pay a lot for a back-up to rotate with him.
On the face of it, it looks like while the pass rusher is going to be expensive, if one is available, the other upgrades shouldn't be too expensive.
During the first few days of FA, I guess I'd definitely focus on getting the pass rusher and the OL. The back up NT position could be had after FA "settled" down a bit. As for the FS, that would come somewhere in between in terms of a time line.
We've tried taking relatively "low priced" FAs BP's first year with the Cowboys. I think that was D. Campbell, Richie Anderson, etc. if I remember correctly. We basically waited until the first few weeks of FA had concluded to get better value. . . .
We've also tried taking some high priced FAs lately. For instance, Rivera, TO, Fergy, Vandy, and Henry.
Looking at our holes going into 2007, we probably need a FS (and JJ seems set to finally have RW play closer to the LOS in 2007), a pass rusher to complement Ware, a back up NT to rotate with Fergy, and 1-2 OL, depending if we keep Gurode and Colombo.
IMO, a pass rusher in FA is going to command big bucks, if one is even available by the time FA rolls around (A. Thomas).
A decent FS should be more affordable. Not a "cheap" FA option, but a moderately priced one.
If we cut Rivera and upgrade, the Guard position should not break the bank. But again, a starting quality Guard will be moderately to fairly expensive as well.
As for a back up NT, there we may look for a cheaper option or go to the Draft. After what JJ paid Fergy, I don't think he's going to pay a lot for a back-up to rotate with him.
On the face of it, it looks like while the pass rusher is going to be expensive, if one is available, the other upgrades shouldn't be too expensive.
During the first few days of FA, I guess I'd definitely focus on getting the pass rusher and the OL. The back up NT position could be had after FA "settled" down a bit. As for the FS, that would come somewhere in between in terms of a time line.
