If I were GM, here's what I'd do next year...

[noletime95]

I know....I'm not, but I think this is the appropriate plan (personel only).....

1) Cut TO.....I don't think this team is close enough to justify paying this distraction the jack he gets. Cut him...he needs to be a hired gun for a SB contender. I still think Dallas is 2+ years away. Even if I thought Dallas may make a run in 07-I'd still want him gone...he's just not worth it.

2) Cut Rivera- I don't think Dallas saves any cap room in 07 by cutting Rivera, but he sucks and it would save a lot of room iin 08 by doing it now. That's cap room that could be used to lock up Romo and maybe even Newman.

3) Sign Gurode and Columbo to reasonable extensions before FA begins. They are both young and I believe have played pretty well this year. Sign Mcbriar too.

4) Focus on offensive pieces around Romo. I believe Romo is gonna be a good one, so give him some guys to grow with. Offensive continuity is more important than defensive IMO. I'm tired of patchwork everything on this side of the ball. Find a replacement for Rivera in FA or the draft. Take an OG on day 1. Kosier may be good enough on the other side, not sure. Given his contract it wouldn't be the end of the world if he was a backup, but not in 07.

5) If Mcquinstin (sp?) is ready, cut Flozell. If he's not, then keep him, that simple. I'm not interested in a $5 Mil salary for insurance.

6) Draft a WR on Day 1 that Romo can grow with and T. Glenn can mentor.

7) Take another day 2 shot at a NG that can back up Fergy and maybe replace him one day.

Obviously, if there is a good defender for a reasonable price at FS I'd want him. Pass rushers don't come cheap and I don't think this organization needs to spend excesive resources on that side of the ball. Let things shake out in 07, then the organization could look at some other potential changes if certain players continue playing at such a low level. Right now, no one is going to part ways with Spears, James, Carp, Canty...and maybe we shouldn't and these guys will improve.

 

[Jimz31]

Why cut one of our best o-lineman. Don't forget that the salary cap is due to jump quite a bit next year. Keep Flozell.

 

[goshan]

Good thing you aren't the GM.
All your changes are on offense when we have the 3rd ranked O in the NFL.

 

[noletime95]

I said IF Mcquinstin is ready..if he's not keep Flozell. This offense won't be good for long if an investment isn't made to it. Patchwork won't work forever and Dallas now has a young QB to build around. It just makes sense to take advantage of that and let Romo lead some good young talent on the offensive side of the ball. Seriously....right now outside of Witten and Barber, name one good young player locked up more than a year on offense?

 

[Jimz31]

I said IF Mcquinstin is ready..if he's not keep Flozell. This offense won't be good for long if an investment isn't made to it. Patchwork won't work forever and Dallas now has a young QB to build around. It just makes sense to take advantage of that and let Romo lead some good young talent on the offensive side of the ball. Seriously....right now outside of Witten and Barber, name one good young player locked up more than a year on offense?

O-linemen get better as they get older....this is not your typical position where youth is better. I would HATE a really young o-line when we are pushing for anything in a year or two. The best O-linemen are usually over 30 years old.

 

[5 Super Bowls]

Pathetic post. Seriously. I have no problems with cutting TO. Salary cap is not an issue next year or following years at this point.

Flozell has been better. McQuistan is not ready, and probably will not be next year. This team is a capable contender in THIS league next year.

Zimmer needs to go, any mention of GM and next year should not include Zimmer for the future.

If you can possibly get Romeo Crennel as DC, get him.

I would draft another FS early. This year, I wanted Danieal Manning, but he was a draft day jumper.

I want heart and leadership to be the major focus in the draft. If a player is a piece, or a follower, find someone else. This team has shown me nothing in terms of heart and leadership in our 3 biggest games in the last 2 years. (@wash, NO, and Xmas day this year).

No team that has any self respect would lose as bad as we did with the amount of talent on both sides of the ball in all of the games mentioned above. All of which we were favored in and lost by double figures. JMHO.

 

[noletime95]

I'm talking personel only and I have a hard time saying fire Zimmer when the guy can't even speak up to defend himself. We don't know who's responsible for what. As for Flozell, if Mquinstin isn't ready then keep him. But cap room is important and an extra $5 Mil, even if carried over to 08, will pay dividends. Of course, if Mquinstin gets Romo killed, bad move.

I think the time to hire mercanaries on defense is right before your run. Defense can gel much quicker than offense. Overall, this defense is still young. All I'm saying is a few of these guys not playing well will come around, some will become career backups and some will just be out of the league. Waiting a year gives the organization a chance to determine where the holes are long term.

 

[Jimz31]

I'm talking personel only and I have a hard time saying fire Zimmer when the guy can't even speak up to defend himself. We don't know who's responsible for what. As for Flozell, if Mquinstin isn't ready then keep him. But cap room is important and an extra $5 Mil, even if carried over to 08, will pay dividends. Of course, if Mquinstin gets Romo killed, bad move.

I think the time to hire mercanaries on defense is right before your run. Defense can gel much quicker than offense. Overall, this defense is still young. All I'm saying is a few of these guys not playing well will come around, some will become career backups and some will just be out of the league. Waiting a year gives the organization a chance to determine where the holes are long term.

We would have WELL more than enough to keep him around for a couple of more years. In fact, I'll bet you that JJ leaves salary-cap money unused again.

 

[TheSkaven]

1) Cut TO.....I don't think this team is close enough to justify paying this distraction the jack he gets. Cut him...he needs to be a hired gun for a SB contender. I still think Dallas is 2+ years away. Even if I thought Dallas may make a run in 07-I'd still want him gone...he's just not worth it.

Please don't give me the 2+ years away line. We have been 2+ years away for 10 years. Take a look a the NFC and tell me seriously that this team is two years away.

And, in that vein, you can't expect to replace T.O. with a first round pick. How often do you see rookie receivers take the starting reins? Once in a blue moon you get a Marques Colston or Anquan Boldin (neither were first round picks, incidentally), but when you draft a receiver, expecting a first year contribution is asking too much.

So basically, because Owens is a distraction, you will cut off your nose to spite your face and take the team from 10-6 to 8-8. Sorry, I can't stand the guy, but if you're going to cut him, you better at least replace him with someone who can play. Have a look at the 2007 free agent list of wide receivers. It's slim pickens.

5) If Mcquinstin (sp?) is ready, cut Flozell. If he's not, then keep him, that simple. I'm not interested in a $5 Mil salary for insurance.

Flozell is our best lineman, and he's a tackle. When this team does run the football succesfully, it's always on his side. No offense, but this would be a real bonehead move.

 

[Natedawg44]

I'm talking personel only and I have a hard time saying fire Zimmer when the guy can't even speak up to defend himself. We don't know who's responsible for what. As for Flozell, if Mquinstin isn't ready then keep him. But cap room is important and an extra $5 Mil, even if carried over to 08, will pay dividends. Of course, if Mquinstin gets Romo killed, bad move.

I think the time to hire mercanaries on defense is right before your run. Defense can gel much quicker than offense. Overall, this defense is still young. All I'm saying is a few of these guys not playing well will come around, some will become career backups and some will just be out of the league. Waiting a year gives the organization a chance to determine where the holes are long term.

Flozell may end up being a bargain with the number of teams that are well below the cap. There is going to be some crazy money tossed around this offseason and I wouldn't be shocked if we had to pay a whole lot more than we expected to keep Gurode and Columbo.

 

[DragonCowboy]

Here's what I'd do this offseason if I were Jerry:

Tell Parcells:

"Look, our offense has been playing pretty well for the most part. The weakness is our defense. You got all the groceries you wanted. You switched to a 3-4, and I approved, and you asked a 4-3 coach to stay as the defensive coordinator, which I approved. It is obviously not working. As owner, I have a say in this organization, and I feel that if we're gonna use a 3-4 defense, we need a coordinator with a 3-4 background. If not, I'll personally get a head coach and defensive coordinator that will run an innovative defense, regardless of it being a 4-3 or 3-4.

Here's your ultimatum Parcells: get a good defensive coordinator, or I'll get a good head coach..."

If Parcells refuses:

Scrap the whole coaching staff.

Here's what I'd do for the team during free agency:

1. Get a new RG (should help out our interior line, hopefully McQ is good enough to take over the LT spot)
2. Move Anthony Henry to FS, maybe put A. Glenn in the 2nd CB spot
3. Sign Adalius Thomas, or other good pass rushers
4. Do something with James
5. Replace Canty/Spears with Hatcher/Ratliff

Here's what I'd look for in the draft:

TRADE Julius Jones for a draft pick
cornerback, any good OL, defensive end, free safety (if we don't move henry), wide receiver, defensive tackle, running back

This is probably what we're gonna see at starter next year:

DEFENSE:

CB: Terence Newman
FS: Anthony Henry
SS: Roy Williams
CB: Aaron Glenn (or maybe a drafted corner)
OLB: Adalius Thomas
ILB: Bradie James (or whoever we can get to replace him)
ILB: Akin Ayodele
OLB: DeMarcus Ware
DE: Ratliff, Hatcher (or Spears, Canty, whichever two are better)
NT: Jason Ferguson

OFFENSE:

QB: Tony Romo
RB: Marion Barber III or a drafted running back
TE: Jason Witten
FB: Oliver Hoyte
WR: Terrell Owens
WR: Terry Glenn
LT: Flozell Adams
LG: Kyle Kosier
C: Andre Gurode
RG: Rivera's replacement
RT: Marc Colombo

Here's what I'd do. Tell me what ya guys think...

 

[noletime95]

If Romo plays like I think he will, our cap dynamics will change much like the Patriots did when they gave Brady all that money. Not to the same degree, but we haven't paid a QB for several years. When you do, sometimes you have to make hard decisions. That said I understand everyone's point about Flozell.

As for TO-he will continue to rip at the very fabric of this team if he stays. He's not THAT good in this offense. Don't get me wrong, he's still a good WR, but not what I expected on the field after the catch this year. And he's dropped some HUGE passes. So yes, I'd cut him. Hell, I wouldn't be that upset if they cut him today-though I'd wait til after the playoffs.

 

[noletime95]

One other note...I understand and agree with tehe point about a WR not producing right away. My point is that Romo is young and needs somone to be around for a while. What about when Glenn and TO are gone and Romo has no chemistry with anyone besides Crayton-who is probably best suited for his current role? What a waste that would be. Maybe that guy is on the team now (Hurd), maybe not. Strength is in numbers.

One other note.....drafting a RB to replace JJ would not upset me in the least. I actually think this could be a move that may improve this team immediately.

 

[TheSkaven]

One other note...I understand and agree with tehe point about a WR not producing right away. My point is that Romo is young and needs somone to be around for a while. What about when Glenn and TO are gone and Romo has no chemistry with anyone besides Crayton-who is probably best suited for his current role? What a waste that would be. Maybe that guy is on the team now (Hurd), maybe not. Strength is in numbers.

I don't disagree with drafting a WR (or two) in this year's draft, I just think it's wrong to assume that a rookie WR can replace Owens in the starting lineup. I don't think Crayton is the right person either (incidentally, he is a restricted free agent this year).

Now, you may think that Hurd is that guy. I don't, but if he is then you have your answer. If he's not, I say live another year with Little T while you groom another wide receiver to play.

 

[Sancho]

my first priority would be to get a better oline and FS.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Like DragonCowboy I force BP to fire Zimmer now or else!!


Hire Greg Manusky linebacker coach at SD or anyone else who knows how to run a 3-4.

What's Glenn's status?....if it's reasonable to cut him I would. I think his degenrative knees will only get worse. For this reason you need to keep T.O.

Cut Rivera....PLEASE.

Move Henry to FS.

Draft a CB somewhere in the first three rounds and maybe a couple of more before this draft is done.

Sign David Macklin.

Sign Lionel Dalton for depth

Sign D.J Hackett

Sign Eric Steinbach

Draft Johnnie Lee Higgins, Dwayne Bowe or some other young WR early. Draft a second wideout later.

Let Singleton walk.

Explore dealing Roy Williams and Flo (If McQuistan is the real deal). If either or both nets a first rounder, I do the deal.