From DMN Blog: Tank, 'I can't wait to get out of here'

[dcfanatic]

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Here's a wonderful story about a team that has brought into a team-first concept. Is it any wonder the coaches who are bringing this approach to this team used to coach in Dallas.

The problem with the Cowboys is that they have too many stars, and backups, who think they are stars.

During the season, several players thought about their contracts rather than what was happening on the field.

Two weeks ago I asked Tank Johnson was asked about his future and he said, "I can't wait to get out of here."

In the middle of the season, Ken Hamlin seemed to be more upset with a story written about his stolen rims than what was being said about him and his teammates on the field.

When Anthony Spencer was rehabbing from a hamstring injury, he didn't seem interested to get to the practice field. He walked slowly with his head down and mumbled when he spoke. I asked Spencer about this and he said he didn't like rehab, but understood it was a neccesity.

Then there was Martellus Bennett himself. After Jason Witten said he hoped that Bennett and Tony Curtis would be ready to play because there was a chance he would miss a game with injury, Bennett said he didn't care what Witten said.

When Bennett was asked about when was the last time he talked to Witten, and he said he doesn't. Later in the season, the two did speak. But Witten, one of the toughest guys on the team, wanted to be respected by Bennett.

The rookie wasn't trying to hear it.

Terrell Owens seemed to have more passion about what was said on ESPN than what was being said about him in his own locker room.

Too many stars, not enough playmakers. That's the problem with the Cowboys.

Now, Wade Phillips says he wants to be a New York-tough guy to fix this mess.

Sure.
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Tank was such a Beast this season. I hope Jerry can get him to change his mind.


I hope that loser doesn't even get an offer from another team.

We already know Spencer could care less about rehab. We saw that on Hard Knocks.

I would bet a million dollars Bennett had more missed assigments than any other offensive player on this roster. He has no respect for his teammates...

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He could have all the athletic talent in the world, but he's just a big doofus with a poor attitude.

 

[DoomsDayII]

and we can't wait for you to be gone tank...thanks for a lot of talk and not much else....see ya "beast"

 

[Yeagermeister]

and we can't wait for you to be gone tank...thanks for a lot of talk and not much else....see ya "beast"

 

[Givincer]

See ya Stank Johnson.

Piece of trash.

 

[jobberone]

Everyone is frustrated and upset. And saying things they may or may not mean. I'm not certain I'd want to be in Dallas right now if I were a player. I'm certain I'd be a good teammate and I wouldn't vocalize that to anyone. But I'd probably be thinking it at times.

It's one reason why it's better to hold your tongue.

 

[cowboys2233]

Everyone is frustrated and upset. And saying things they may or may not mean. I'm not certain I'd want to be in Dallas right now if I were a player. I'm certain I'd be a good teammate and I wouldn't vocalize that to anyone. But I'd probably be thinking it at times.

It's one reason why it's better to hold your tongue.

Yeah, but doesn't it say that Tank made these comments two weeks ago? You know, before they were humiliated and eliminated from the playoffs?

 

[juck]

Tank is overated simply cause he got in trouble with the law.Chicago let himgo for a reason.

 

[Doomsday101]

I don't want players on the team who don't want to be here. I think Jerry needs to find out who wants to be here and who wants out and get those players out of here.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Tank is overated simply cause he got in trouble with the law.Chicago let himgo for a reason.

They let him go because he was arrested for DUI and cleared.

 

[Apollo Creed]

They let him go because he was arrested for DUI and cleared.

And because they didn't need him anymore. His name got him more pub than his performance.

5k to any lawyer gets you off, especially a high profile player that can afford the best legal consultation.

He's a thug, and he isn't any good.

I wish someone could make a highlight tape of every play he got in on, and how often he got blown off the ball. Every time I saw 95 on the field he was getting man-handled.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

And because they didn't need him anymore. His name got him more pub than his performance.

5k to any lawyer gets you off, especially a high profile player that can afford the best legal consultation.

He's a thug, and he isn't any good.

I wish someone could make a highlight tape of every play he got in on, and how often he got blown off the ball. Every time I saw 95 on the field he was getting man-handled.

They wanted to make an example. Tommie Harris and Tank were the key to keeping lineman off of Urlacher.

I thought he was either leading or close to leading tackles for out lineman. I will do some research.

* He was 4th Nevermind*

We dont need him though and he will cost more the vet minimum.

 

[BigDFan5]

So Watkins heard him say this weeks ago and just reported it today? Right I buy that


Hamlin was upset about the Rims but we never heard a thing about it?


Either the Dallas media sucks at their job or they are just trying to pile on.

 

[Royal Laegotti]

From DMN Blog: Tank, 'I can't wait to get out of here'

Well there's a good start! Gotta flush the first turd!

 

[Mansta54]

From DMN Blog: Tank, 'I can't wait to get out of here'

Well there's a good start! Gotta flush the first turd!

 

[Joe Realist]

Tank Johnson is a word I cannot say. He should thank his lucky stars that the Cowboys gave him a chance when his life was in the toliet. How soon he forgets.

Good riddance. Take PacMan with you.

 

[CF74]

Tank got blown off the line, often...

 

[fan62]

I am afraid that may be the feeling of many players here. If I were an established player, I would be considering trying to get traded to a team that has a decent chance of winning a Superbowl. Does any player here even think the chances of winning a SB with Wade, and the "personalities" on this team are any better than 5%. I don't!

I would have my agent looking for a way out, especially if I were someone like DeMarcus Ware. Gone in a minute if it could be arranged. I would be thrilled to get to a team like, NE, NYG, INDY, even teams like Minn, AZ, Miami, that are on the way up.

Dallas right now is a hole, where no one has any idea of how to climb out, and that will not change soon.

I hope that Tank and many other players get their wish, and end up with Super Bowl rings, because that is not going to happen in Dallas for a while, and that is just the sad truth. We fans are in for another long grind. Feels like the mid to late 80's again. Just not much hope for the short term future.

 

[5Countem5]

When Anthony Spencer was rehabbing from a hamstring injury, he didn't seem interested to get to the practice field. He walked slowly with his head down and mumbled when he spoke. I asked Spencer about this and he said he didn't like rehab, but understood it was a neccesity.

Spencer must suck or he would have spoken CLEARLY to a reporter and not mumbled. Clearly he should be cut.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

So Watkins heard him say this weeks ago and just reported it today? Right I buy that


Hamlin was upset about the Rims but we never heard a thing about it?


Either the Dallas media sucks at their job or they are just trying to pile on.

I was thinking the same thing. Calvin Watkins, why report this stuff now? I bet he was just waiting for the chance to "report" all of this. True or not, the agenda shines through.

 

[dadymat]

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