Early 2014 thoughts

[LatinMind]

Ware, Spencer, Ratliff, Austin, and possibly Murray could be gone. Ware IMO should be traded I dont think he'll be playing by the time 2015 comes around. The guy is just not the same anymore. His decline has come fast and IMO it started with the neck issues. That IMO led to other inuries and so forth. Spencer Ratliff Austin and Murray are all replaceable, Spencer,Austin and Ratliff have already been replaced. Not only would it be smart to rid themselves of this group but it would free up much needed cap.

Dallas should try to get Waters to come back atleast for 1 more yr. Guy has brought a nasty attitude with him to this OL. Im hoping Dallas drafts atleast another G in this draft to develope.

There are going to be two RBs available this yr as UFA that i would love to have in Dallas. First being Ben Tate and then there is LeGarrett Blunt.

I can see, and im hoping to see Church come off the bench in situations, that is if Wilcox can improve alot. If not start Church at SS and go out and get a real FS. Church and Wilcox are a force tackling but are a liability in coverage.

Dallas Should sign Hatcher. It will cost some money but he's worth it. Its obvious Dallas has some players at DT that can get the job done with hustle. And they can draft a DT high in the draft and pay a lower salary.

Lber is well taken care of with Lee and Carter leading the way. I can see Holloman starting in '14. Some depth is needed IMO. I dont think Durant or Sims will be back.

Dallas has a young group and i think they will get younger in '14. Id like it if they went with the draft instead of FA to fill most of its holes. RD1 pick IMO should be either DE/DT/S one of these 3. Other then QB high in the draft I dont think Dallas needs anybody high in the draft. And even then i cant see them going RD1 QB with just giving Romo 100mil.

 

[CowboyStar88]

I don't think they are going to make a change at Safety. They've got the guys they want. Both are young with little experience and both are talented. I do like the idea of Ben Tate at RB though. Also I was against the Waters signing but I agree draft his replacement and bring him back for a year. I don't see Ware being traded I think he's earned his right to play on this team. I wouldn't rule out drafting a RB Dline and OG this year and look to unload a few other pieces like Rat, Miles,Murray.

 

[MackNorth]

How do we not "need anybody high in the draft"? You always need top notch talent, every year.

If Ware had better help on the DLine, I think he'd be his usual self. Having Ratliff and Spencer missing has really hurt.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Speaking of draft if you have a chance to draft a QB that's high on your board do you do it? Being that Romo is 33? If Jerry's boy comes out and Jerry has a chance to get him do you think he does it?

 

[dallasdave]

WARE will be back.

 

[CaptainCreed]

You are ready to get rid of Murray for another injury prone back in Tate? If you dont think Demarco is the guy because of injuries, see what Randle has or look in the draft for a workhorse. I am pro-murray, hoping the knee wont keep him out long.

 

[TimHortons]

I don't think they are going to make a change at Safety. They've got the guys they want. Both are young with little experience and both are talented. I do like the idea of Ben Tate at RB though. Also I was against the Waters signing but I agree draft his replacement and bring him back for a year. I don't see Ware being traded I think he's earned his right to play on this team. I wouldn't rule out drafting a RB Dline and OG this year and look to unload a few other pieces like Rat, Miles,Murray.

That's BS. If trading him makes the team better, you do it without thinking twice.

 

[birminghambuckeye]

All of Jerry's moves over the off season to extend everyone and roll the dice on this year means that the near future will be bleak (more mediocrity). Jerry should have bit the bullet this year, not extended all of the scrubs for cap space this year and get ready for next year (he will not do that). Ware will be back (I told folks a few years ago that they should trade him). Should not have resigned Romo (I don't blame Romo for the team's problems) and should have cut Austin, Ratliff and a few others. Don't resign Spencer.

Football is a young man's game. Jerry won't learn that or that the game is won in the trenches. The OL may be coming around (I am not convinced), but the DL is not ready for prime time. They may play inspired football, but they were on the street for a reason.

 

[LatinMind]

How do we not "need anybody high in the draft"? You always need top notch talent, every year.

If Ware had better help on the DLine, I think he'd be his usual self. Having Ratliff and Spencer missing has really hurt.

I shouldve said anybody on offense. nobody other then a rb drafted will start on offense.

 

[texbumthelife]

Thank heavens you opened with that insanity about Ware being out of football in 2015. Saved me the trouble.

 

[LatinMind]

All of Jerry's moves over the off season to extend everyone and roll the dice on this year means that the near future will be bleak (more mediocrity). Jerry should have bit the bullet this year, not extended all of the scrubs for cap space this year and get ready for next year (he will not do that). Ware will be back (I told folks a few years ago that they should trade him). Should not have resigned Romo (I don't blame Romo for the team's problems) and should have cut Austin, Ratliff and a few others. Don't resign Spencer.

Football is a young man's game. Jerry won't learn that or that the game is won in the trenches. The OL may be coming around (I am not convinced), but the DL is not ready for prime time. They may play inspired football, but they were on the street for a reason.

Trade ware a few years ago? you mean when he was the best D player in the nfl? thats genius.They did the right thing with Austin. they didnt know what they had at WR. So keeping Austin was the right thing to do. Now he just another weapon.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Ware, Spencer, Ratliff, Austin, and possibly Murray could be gone. Ware IMO should be traded I dont think he'll be playing by the time 2015 comes around. The guy is just not the same anymore. His decline has come fast and IMO it started with the neck issues. That IMO led to other inuries and so forth. Spencer Ratliff Austin and Murray are all replaceable, Spencer,Austin and Ratliff have already been replaced. Not only would it be smart to rid themselves of this group but it would free up much needed cap.

Dallas should try to get Waters to come back atleast for 1 more yr. Guy has brought a nasty attitude with him to this OL. Im hoping Dallas drafts atleast another G in this draft to develope.

There are going to be two RBs available this yr as UFA that i would love to have in Dallas. First being Ben Tate and then there is LeGarrett Blunt.

I can see, and im hoping to see Church come off the bench in situations, that is if Wilcox can improve alot. If not start Church at SS and go out and get a real FS. Church and Wilcox are a force tackling but are a liability in coverage.

Dallas Should sign Hatcher. It will cost some money but he's worth it. Its obvious Dallas has some players at DT that can get the job done with hustle. And they can draft a DT high in the draft and pay a lower salary.

Lber is well taken care of with Lee and Carter leading the way. I can see Holloman starting in '14. Some depth is needed IMO. I dont think Durant or Sims will be back.

Dallas has a young group and i think they will get younger in '14. Id like it if they went with the draft instead of FA to fill most of its holes. RD1 pick IMO should be either DE/DT/S one of these 3. Other then QB high in the draft I dont think Dallas needs anybody high in the draft. And even then i cant see them going RD1 QB with just giving Romo 100mil.

i strongly disagree with linebacker being taken care of . I think it has been a HUGE liability for this team this season. Besides LEE i can honestly say we need replacements for both starters . Carter has been horrible this season and sims is way to small for the NFL. This guy gets dominated every run play. Durant is okay and has actually been our 2nd best LB this season.

 

[Vintage]

We won't win a bidding war with Cleveland for Ben Tate

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Church has played great. Not sure why we would bring him off the bench. Ware can still dominate....No way Jerry gets rid of him. Ware will be jere another 3 years.

To go out and sign a rb doesnt really make sense anymore. Id rather keep our rb stable we have now and put that money towards the oline or d line. Murray has been above average this year.

 

[Jerryrage]

Comes a time when a NFL player starts to lose speed, quickness and durability. It's is , what it is. Something nobody can hide from, age.. With that said, I would not be against a trade for Ware. Only if we got a really great deal. It's hard to move a hall of fame type of player, however they have to do what's best for the team.

 

[perrykemp]

Church has played great.

He hasn't covered particularly well. According to PFF, opposing QBs have had a 114.4 QB rating when targeting him:

Game 1: 115.3
Game 2: 118.8
Game 3: 39.6
Game 4: 79.2
Game 5: 109.0
Game 6: 106.3

In the run game he has been a punishing physical presence. In coverage, you have to hope he improves.

 

[visionary]

Agree with some of your thoughts but we gave a TON of needs

Ware is staying

We need 2 more starters on the DL (1 DT and 1 DE) whether it is draft or FA or both

Do not sign hatcher to a long term deal, I have said if before , you don't give long term big money deals to players around 30 who suddenly gave career years in their contract year. Give hum a rd 1 tender and if someone pays him, you walk away with a rd 1 pick.

Need another OG

Need another LB

Need to decide what to do with Free. Would like him to prove it one more year because he was unable to focus after being paid the big money

Lots of questions

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Ware retires a cowboy.

 

[Broges74]

Ware will be here and I think you are writing him off a bit prematurely.

 

[CashMan]

Ware, Spencer, Ratliff, Austin, and possibly Murray could be gone. Ware IMO should be traded I dont think he'll be playing by the time 2015 comes around. The guy is just not the same anymore. His decline has come fast and IMO it started with the neck issues. That IMO led to other inuries and so forth. Spencer Ratliff Austin and Murray are all replaceable, Spencer,Austin and Ratliff have already been replaced. Not only would it be smart to rid themselves of this group but it would free up much needed cap.

Dallas should try to get Waters to come back atleast for 1 more yr. Guy has brought a nasty attitude with him to this OL. Im hoping Dallas drafts atleast another G in this draft to develope.

There are going to be two RBs available this yr as UFA that i would love to have in Dallas. First being Ben Tate and then there is LeGarrett Blunt.

I can see, and im hoping to see Church come off the bench in situations, that is if Wilcox can improve alot. If not start Church at SS and go out and get a real FS. Church and Wilcox are a force tackling but are a liability in coverage.

Dallas Should sign Hatcher. It will cost some money but he's worth it. Its obvious Dallas has some players at DT that can get the job done with hustle. And they can draft a DT high in the draft and pay a lower salary.

Lber is well taken care of with Lee and Carter leading the way. I can see Holloman starting in '14. Some depth is needed IMO. I dont think Durant or Sims will be back.

Dallas has a young group and i think they will get younger in '14. Id like it if they went with the draft instead of FA to fill most of its holes. RD1 pick IMO should be either DE/DT/S one of these 3. Other then QB high in the draft I dont think Dallas needs anybody high in the draft. And even then i cant see them going RD1 QB with just giving Romo 100mil.

Do you have any idea, the amount of dead money, the Cowboys would incur by getting rid of 3 of those players, and then you want to sign an aging DT, who has had 1 good season? This isn't Madden.