***Gurode released*** MERGED

[YosemiteSam]

This is a JJ move, why do you think that JG would bring in Rob Ryan if he had rebuilding on his mind. RR will be on the short list for a HC position after this year so why bring him in?

Garrett cuts players, not JJ. Garrett brought in Rob Ryan because he was the best coach they could get at the time. I would look for Dom Capers (I think his contract ends after this season) as a DC next year if Rob is gone. (maybe even if not!) Capers is far more proven than Rob Ryan is.

 

[birdwells1]

The economy has taken a bad turn, the NFL has not. It is more popular and generates more revenue, and ultimately profits for the owners, than ever.

To sum up, you're wrong.

Now name that free agent JJ signed? That's what I thought.

 

[UnoDallas]

You and I are in sync. I wish Gurode the best in wherever his travels take him for the rest of his NFL career. He served us well in Big D but it is time to move on and usher in a new young breed of offensive lineman. The further we go to get rid of the stink from last year, the better I feel.

Agreed - I never been happier

 

[28 Joker]

The message is crystal clear. Again, Jason Garrett wants to and will run the football this year, the way he wants to run the football. The screen game will be a bigger part of the offense now. The increase in zone run blocking is obvious. Garrett has made an emphatic statement about last year's run blocking (especially) and the extremely leaky pass protection.

Last year's run blocking was unacceptable and extremely poor, and the completely rebuilt, completely re-tooled, extremely young, extremely athletic, much stronger, tough, smart, and hungry offensive line now completely fits Felix Jones' running skills. This new offensive line should make Felix Jones even more dangerous. The early returns are excellent for the young pups up front.

The offensive line has been completely rebuilt around the running skills of Felix Jones, and the new wave of offensive linemen will protect Tony Romo better, too. The Cowboys now have young, fast, quick, and agile athletes who can run and block in space, and they are better equipped to deal with today's extremely athletic defensive fronts. This will allow Dallas to play with the entire field and not just one side, like last year. Furthermore, this will allow Jason Garrett to play the style of offense that he wants to play, especially in the running and screen games.

Felix Jones and the Dallas offense just became more dangerous, especially Felix Jones.

This was the absolute right move, and it made too much sense. Phil Costa has showed the coaches and Garrett that he is ready to start now. Costa fits Jason Garrett's puzzle. In fact, he is the final piece, and again, he's ready to start. Why wait? The team just went 6-10. It's time for big changes, and Garrett has delivered, big time. I'm very happy about it, too.

Andre Gurode (a five time Pro Bowl player) was a warrior. His contributions and value will not be forgotten. However, Phil Costa has won the job outright. Costa is the future, and the future is now.

Does anyone remember past playoff failures of Dallas' old, slow footed offensive lines? Does anyone remember losing a bye, in the NFC, due to very poor goal-line run blocking (see the San Diego game)?

Jason Garrett is turning the Cowboys offensive line into an extremely young, extremely athletic, smart, and tough blue-collar group, and blue-collar teams win in the NFL, not over-rated, over-paid players or players who are past their prime or better days.

 

[Mash]

Yea ...... that would make a lot of sense if they hadn't just given their nickle corner a 25 million dollar contact.

Broke people do not do that.

I still dont understand how some still think Jerry has some kind of cash flow problem. It amazes me .....

We dont sign a FA pet = Jerry has no money

We release a pet player = Jerry has no money

We tried to sign a CB to a 10 mil a year deal and they never accept that....how can Jerry have a cash flow problem if we offered a contract like that? We signed Free...Scandrick ...Spears...etc...but Jerry has no money?

This decision with Gurode was based on production and salary cap.....JG,coaching staff and the FO decided to let a younger less expensive player start at C. They felt at least the production of this younger player will be just as good if not better then Gurode.

Coaching decision.......not a cash flow problem

 

[zrinkill]

Now name that free agent JJ signed? That's what I thought.

STop being silly.

 

[Mash]

This is a JJ move, why do you think that JG would bring in Rob Ryan if he had rebuilding on his mind. RR will be on the short list for a HC position after this year so why bring him in?

Because JG wanted him....end of story.......

 

[zrinkill]

I still dont understand how some still think Jerry has some kind of cash flow problem. It amazes me .....

We dont sign a FA pet = Jerry has no money

We release a pet player = Jerry has no money

We tried to sign a CB to a 10 mil a year deal and they never accept that....how can Jerry have a cash flow problem if we offered a contract like that? We signed Free...Scandrick ...Spears...etc...but Jerry has no money?

This decision with Gurode was based on production and salary cap.....JG,coaching staff and the FO decided to let a younger less expensive player start at C. They felt at least the production of this younger player will be just as good if not better then Gurode.

Coaching decision.......not a cash flow problem

Great post .....

 

[Bigtommyb]

Please explain how this is a great decision? Now everone wants to call him lazy and be in love with Costa like he's Mark Stepnoswski? Our season lies on this decsion, if Costa or Nagy not ready Kitna will be in again! This is strictly A55inine move with two weeks left Gurode was not bad enough to cut? How can you justify cuttin him but keep Brooking and Newman they deserve to be cut more than Gurode! God help us if those guys aren't ready!

 

[Bleu Star]

Now if we could just get rid of Campo.

That has puzzled me to no end! No wonder our Dbs have issues turning around to track the ball... Get someone else in there to demonstrate a more progressive set of skills. Dave the poodle needs to be at a dog show somewhere. I'm still shocked that he made it through the transitional strainer.

 

[JIGGYFLY]

Now name that free agent JJ signed? That's what I thought.

Doug Free?

Don't forget he just gave Ware and Austin 20 million in bonuses for this year, that's 35 million in cash he just paid out this year.

 

[birdwells1]

Garrett cuts players, not JJ. Garrett brought in Rob Ryan because he was the best coach they could get at the time. I would look for Dom Capers (I think his contract ends after this season) as a DC next year if Rob is gone. (maybe even if not!) Capers is far more proven than Rob Ryan is.

You don't think that JJ has any say in who stays and who goes? It's a financial decision not a performance decision, a coach is never going to willingly go into the the season with that much inexperience on the oline. Don't you realize that we are in the prime of Romo, Witten, Felix, and DWare's career?

I'm not here to down the decision but here to say that this is a JJ financial rather than a JG personnel decision.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Although I think the guy still has value for the OL -- I think it is always good to release someone a year too early rather than a year too late.

that's what billicheck does as well. except for what ever reason he is able to get draft picks for them.

however, we have not been the patriots, so we have to start by cleaning house.

I bet they tried to get something for him, but what can you expect for a 33 year old Center, who is over rated (as scouts and teams will tell you) and coming off surgery.

 

[birdwells1]

STop being silly.

Again, that's what I thought.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Now name that free agent JJ signed? That's what I thought.

He kept Doug Free here. That was the most important signing they had to do this offseason and they got it done.

Sorry that he didn't get one of your pet cats, to personally make you happy, but thats how it goes.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You don't think that JJ has any say in who stays and who goes? It's a financial decision not a performance decision, a coach is never going to willingly go into the the season with that much inexperience on the oline. Don't you realize that we are in the prime of Romo, Witten, Felix, and DWare's career?

I'm not here to down the decision but here to say that this is a JJ financial rather than a JG personnel decision.

Money definitely has an impact, but Gurode was NOT cut solely because of money. He was cut because we have a logjam of offensive lineman and he is older, out of shape, his play is starting to lag, and FINALLY he makes way more money.

If anything, he was the obvious cut. Someone had to go and Arkin, Costa, Nagy, and now even Kowalski have all shown that they can play in this league.

Between him and Kowlski, the dollars got in the way. That is the reason Gurode was cut. Garrett probably said I would rather have Gurode, but I can make due with Kowlski (or Nagy) at center. I think it was almost a done deal that Costa was going to take Gurode's spot.

 

[zrinkill]

He kept Doug Free here. That was the most important signing they had to do this offseason and they got it done.

He also signed Elam, Coleman, SPears, and extended Scandrick.

Do not worry about Birdwells .......he is never happy.

 

[Nirvana]

 

[Mash]

Please explain how this is a great decision? Now everone wants to call him lazy and be in love with Costa like he's Mark Stepnoswski? Our season lies on this decsion, if Costa or Nagy not ready Kitna will be in again! This is strictly A55inine move with two weeks left Gurode was not bad enough to cut? How can you justify cuttin him but keep Brooking and Newman they deserve to be cut more than Gurode! God help us if those guys aren't ready!

It was a coaching decision....Gurode had knee surgery...they couldnt cut him earlier ...seeing how they would have to make a injury settlement.

While waiting on Gurode getting healthy.....the coaching staff were convinced that Costa could be their starting C. The coaching staff and scouts...and then the FO decided to see if Gurode will take a pay cut. He didnt....so they released him.

This was a coaching decision......production vs pay. Costa according to the coaching staff think that he will be just as good as Gurode.....thats it.


Concerning Newman......we have no one else to replace his production. We tried to get a CB that would....but the Eagles outbid us. The rest of the CB's in FA were getting offers way above their production. The Cowboys felt it wasnt worth the investment. So they stuck to a player they knew.....Newman. Look for the Cowboys to draft another CB next year.

With Brookings.....I agree....I dont know why they need him....leadership maybe? His salary isnt that expensive and his contract runs out at the end of the year. But yes...I agree....we need a upgrade there.

 

[Bleu Star]

He kept Doug Free here. That was the most important signing they had to do this offseason and they got it done.

Sorry that he didn't get one of your pet cats, to personally make you happy, but thats how it goes.

He got one of my pet cats (Free).. Actually two now (OScan) and he let the biggest thorn in my side go(Hookem).

My man love for JJ has never been stronger than it is today.