Mocking Jerry Ver1.0

[SDogo]

OUR OWN PLAYERS

G Joe Berger (unrestricted)
This trial must end, Berger has not shown he can handle the duties of a NFL OG

QB Brooks Bollinger (unrestricted)
Dallas tried and failed, it's time to restructure the QB depth chart

DE Stephen Bowen (restricted)
Showed flashes while appearing in 14 games in 08'. At the age of 24 it's worth the investment to tender him the minimum and see what may develop.

LB Kevin Burnett (unrestricted)
The Cowboys are said to be leaning towards letting Burnett test the market and let the market determine his value. His career has been littered with injuries and he has never really developed into the play making LB Dallas though they were getting. It may be time to cut ties.

DE Chris Canty (unrestricted)
Another player the Cowboys are said to let test the market. It seems as if Canty will price his way out of Dallas and the Cowboys might not be able to contend with the offer Miami is expected to make. After a promising 07' Canty dissapointed in 08' and Dallas may be forced to look another direction.

TE Tony Curtis (restricted)
Never really understood the Cowboys infactuation with this TE. He seemed to be a Bill Parcells pet that Dallas could just not chase away. The better option may have been on the practice squad in young Rodney Hannah. It's time for Curtis to reunite with Bill Parcells.

S Keith Davis (unrestricted)
The Cowboys seem to have a soft spot for Killer Keith Davis and while his special teams contributions cant be argued, he simply can not play S in this league. At age 30 and coming off a injury plagued 08' its time to finally cut the ties for good.

WR Sam Hurd (restricted)
A young promising receiver who just could not escape the injury bug in 08'. Dallas will tender him the minimum and see if he continues to grow.

DT Tank Johnson (unrestricted)
See ya, good bye, dissapointment........that is all


OC Cory Procter (restricted)
Like Berger, Proctor is over matched and out of his league. It's time to find a reliable backup at OC

WR Miles Austin (restricted)
Probably the biggest decision the Cowboys need to make. He may be the most unappreciated WR on the Cowboys roster with the most potential. If Dallas does not at least give him a 2nd round tender he will draw plenty of attention on the open market and that might not even be enough. This one needs to get done and Dallas will take care of it.

OTHER MOVES

WR Terrell Owens
The story is well known, his skills are unquestionable, he legacy in the NFL more so but when is enough of enough. Anyone could go one for pages as to why he should or should not be a Cowboy next year but the bottom line is, this is a move that has to be made. Dallas needs to cut ties but remember, as seen in Philadelphia, just because the player is gone does not mean the circus is going to be quick to leave town. Cutting TO now means a half season of media recovery.

S Roy Williams
Another hot topic in Dallas. Either you love him or you hate him. He needs to restructure or find a new home. This is one number change he will not be excited about. It was fun while it lasted.

QB Brad Johnson
Someone give me one reason he should be on the roster in 09.......

OLB Greg Ellis
May be a strong statement but outside of Owens, Ellis may have found a way to be the second biggest distraction in Dallas. It seems he won't be happy until he gets what he wants and it's time to let him look for it. Problem is, he might be the only person who thinks at age 33 he is still a hot commodity.

OT Doug Free
Another OL expirement that has not panned out and must end

Others Let Go: Zach Thomas, Alonzo Coleman, Courtney Brown, Tra Battle, Sam Paulescu, and Travis Wilson

FREE AGENCY

ILB Ray Lewis (33) Baltimore
Yes he is 33 years old but have you seen him play lately? Yes he has had his run in with trouble but can you find anyone in the NFL to critisize him as a man? Yes he is a firely leader that demands respect and demands even more from his team mates. The Zach Thomas expirement did not work but comparing Zach Thomas to Ray Lewis int he Cowboys defensive system is like comparing Troy Hambrick to Emmitt Smith.....ooops

DE Igor Olshansky (26) San Diego
Chris Canty is leaving via FA, Igor played for Phillips, knows the system and may be the high motor type guy Dallas needs. Besides, DE is going to be a priority this off season. Why not start out with someone who can play and knows the system.

OG Elton Brown (26) Arizona
Started 5 games in 2007 and was Arizona's top backup OL in 08'. Could be starting in the right situation and could possible challenge in Dallas. If anything, it's a dramatic upgrade from Joe Berger and provides some solid depth at the OG position.

OC Chris Morris (25) Oakland
Versitile OL who can play OC or OG. Appeared in 16 games for Oakland in 08' and started 1. Only allowed 1 sack in College at Michigan St and is the type of OL you want on your depth chart.

CB Kelvin Hayden (25) Indianapolis
Drafted in the 2nd round Hayden is a young CB who is only 25 years old but entering his 5th season in the NFL. Has really started coming into his own the last 2 years posting 3 INT's in both and taking 1 to the house. Has appeared in all 16 games his 1st 3 years but was slowed by injuries last year missing 6. Great special teams contributor. The Colts have shown much intrest in retaining Hayden but may let him test the market first.



TRADES

QB John Beck Miami

For the 2nd year in a row Miami has dangled Beck in front of Jerry Jones. Unlike last year when Jones thought the QB position was solid he now knows it needs to get younger and more athletic. Parcells has a itch for TE's and would love to get his 6th round pick back that was traded for Jason Ferguson as well as his pet TE in Tony Curtis. Beck has no future in Miami with Pennington and last years 2nd round pick Henne in front of him. Jerry pulls the trigger knowing he is going to look for a late round QB to hide on the roster in the draft as well.

Dallas receives QB John Beck from Miami for TE Tony Curtis and the 2009 6th round pick Dallas received from Miami in the Jason Ferguson trade.

NFL DRAFT

Round 2: S Sean Smith Utah
Round 3 (from Cleveland): DE/OLB Cody Brown Connecticut
Round 4 (from Detroit): ILB Jasper Brinkley South Carolina
Round 4: OT Jason Watkins Florida
Round 5: DT Sammie Hill Stillman
Round 5 (from Tennessee): OG Paul Fanaika Arizona St
Round 5 (Compensatory): WR Tiquan Underwood Rutgers
Round 6 (from Miami): Trade to Miami in Josh Beck deal
Round 6 (Compensatory): CB Ryan Palmer Texas
Round 7 (from Detroit): QB Brian Hoyer Michigan St
Round 7: DT Antonio Dixon Miami (FL)

09' DEPTH CHART
(R) Rookie (FA) Free Agent

QB: T. Romo, J. Beck
RB: M. Barber, F. Jones, T. Choice
FB: D. Anderson
WR: R. Williams, P. Crayton, S. Hurd
WR: M. Austin, T. Underwood(R), I. Stanback
TE: J. Witten, M. Bennett, R. Hannah
RT: M. Colombo, P. McQuistan
LT: F. Adams, J. Watkins(R)
RG: L. Davis, E. Brown(FA)
LG: K. Kosier, P. Fanaika(R)
OC: A. Gurode, C. Morris(FA)

RE: I. Olshansky(FA), S. Bowen
NT: J. Ratliff, S. Hill(R)
LE: M. Spears, J. Hatcher
SLB: A. Spencer, C. Brown(R), S. Octavien
MILB: B. James, B. Carpenter, J. Rogers
MOLB: R. Lewis(FA), J. Brinkley(R)
WLB: D. Ware, C. Polk
LCB: T. Newman, M. Jenkins,
RCB: O. Scandrick, K. Hayden(FA), A. Ball
FS: K. Hamlin, A. Henry
SS: S. Smith(R), P. Watkins

P: M. McBriar
K: N. Folk
KO: N. Folk
H: J. Beck
KOR: F. Jones, I. Stanback
PR: P. Crayton
LS: L.P. Ladouceur

PRACTICE SQUAD
QB Brian Hoyer(R)
CB Mike Hawkins
DE Marcus Dixon
WR Parris Warren
CB R. Palmer(R)
OG Ryan Gibbons


There it is fellas, let me have, rip away!:

 

[Biggems]

You forgot the other OLBs

 

[theebs]

just out of curiosity why would you get rid of doug free? there is no sane reason to do that.

I also have no idea what your reasons for not bringing back pat watkins, corey procter, tra battle, keith davis and carlos polk are. They are all inexpensive and good role players.

Watkins, davis, polk and battle can play a huge role in special teams.

One of the ways we are going to become a better team next year is by playing better on special teams. Losing watkins, davis, battle and polk only weaken an already weak bunch.

 

[SDogo]

You forgot the other OLBs

Duh, Grrrrr, fixed

Was wondering why I was having so many issues with 53

 

[SDogo]

just out of curiosity why would you get rid of doug free? there is no sane reason to do that.

I also have no idea what your reasons for not bringing back pat watkins, corey procter, tra battle, keith davis and carlos polk are. They are all inexpensive and good role players.

Watkins, davis, polk and battle can play a huge role in special teams.

One of the ways we are going to become a better team next year is by playing better on special teams. Losing watkins, davis, battle and polk only weaken an already weak bunch.

I'm not disputing what you say but with the moves made in FA and the draft how do you find room for them?

3 of them are safeties, Free is a easy upgrade and Polk is replaced by Jasper. Obviously the bottom of the roster can be churned.

Polk could easily be added and Antonio Dixon taken off. As a matter of fact, i doubt Dixon would make the roster. See input is good!

removed Dixon, added Polk.

I really want to cut A. henry but I don't see it happening but if it did I would keep Watkins.

 

[Goldenrichards83]

Very well thought out plan. I was really high on Anthony Smith when he came out. I think he could be our answer at the safety position. Nice call. Is he restricted or unrestricted?

 

[SDogo]

Very well thought out plan. I was really high on Anthony Smith when he came out. I think he could be our answer at the safety position. Nice call. Is he restricted or unrestricted?

Restricted, I missed that one. Damn it

I was a huge fan as well. I got excited when Dallas was showing intrest.

By the way, I see your sig. I'm a big Ron Brace fan but I have seen him projected anywhere from round 2 to round 5. I can't seem to get a good grasp on his position right now.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

I really like this..I agree with 90% of what you wrote. We are going to have a surplus of safeties with Sean Smith..Battle..Watkins..Keith...I think Watkins is the odd man out. Hayden would be sick..did he really come in the NFL when he was 20?? He would add alot of depth to the secondary.Cody Brown and Spencer would be a nice little duo. The one thing I question is the John Beck trade. Why not trade them Henry for Beck? releases alot of cap and Hayden would take him spot.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Oh and by the way..isnt Anthony Smith the guy who called out Tom Brady then got his butt handed to him? No, thanks. I'll take the legit Smith..SEAN SMITH!

 

[SDogo]

I really like this..I agree with 90% of what you wrote. We are going to have a surplus of safeties with Sean Smith..Battle..Watkins..Keith...I think Watkins is the odd man out. Hayden would be sick..did he really come in the NFL when he was 20?? He would add alot of depth to the secondary.Cody Brown and Spencer would be a nice little duo. The one thing I question is the John Beck trade. Why not trade them Henry for Beck? releases alot of cap and Hayden would take him spot.

Sorry for the misinformation man, I just checked again and realized he is ending his rookie contract. He is a restricted FA. Just another mistake I need to fix.

As far as Hayden, yes he was a 20 year old rookie. Kind of the same situation as J. Witten.

With Beck, just call it a hunch. I would never say I have sources but there is a bird in my ear.

Now I have to go make changes again. ugh

 

[SDogo]

Oh and by the way..isnt Anthony Smith the guy who called out Tom Brady then got his butt handed to him? No, thanks. I'll take the legit Smith..SEAN SMITH!

Yeah well because of my goof the real Smith just became that much more important! lol

 

[SDogo]

just out of curiosity why would you get rid of doug free? there is no sane reason to do that.

I also have no idea what your reasons for not bringing back pat watkins, corey procter, tra battle, keith davis and carlos polk are. They are all inexpensive and good role players.

Watkins, davis, polk and battle can play a huge role in special teams.

One of the ways we are going to become a better team next year is by playing better on special teams. Losing watkins, davis, battle and polk only weaken an already weak bunch.

Alright, P. Watkins and C. Polk are back but I can't find room for Free, Battle and Davis

I appreciate the input guys, really going to help me as I update this. This is really my 1st ever attempt at going this in depth with it.

 

[Beast_from_East]

Good job, well thought out and I cant really argu with too much you have there.

I would love Ray Lewis, but I just dont see Jerry spending the coin to bring him here.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Alright, P. Watkins and C. Polk are back but I can't find room for Free, Battle and Davis

I appreciate the input guys, really going to help me as I update this. This is really my 1st ever attempt at going this in depth with it.

Hey bro..if the Cowboys did these exact moves I would be extremely happy. I would keep Davis and Battle, but part ways with Polk and Watkins..That would give us Hamlin,Sean Smith,Killer and Battle. Hand it in to Jerry please

 

[Hostile]

Nice job HOL.

Zach Thomas? Back or bye?

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I like it, but we probably cant afford Ray and Igor. Rays deal will probably be around 3 years $28 Million.

Im still waiting on Adam to tell us how much we save by cutting Roy, Henry, Ellis though.

And id trade both 7th rounders to Detroit for their 6th next year, and sign Mike Teel as UFA to be the PS QB. (Smart, leader, accurate, strong arm. Probably a career back up though)

Call me crazy, but I think Watkins could be a player.

 

[28 Joker]

I hope Kevin Burnett stays. He is a great role player, and he has't had the chance to start. Parcells' system didn't fit him. He hasn't missed many games. I think he's missed 2 games in the last 2 years. He needs to be covered up, so he can play the Donnie Edwards role in this defense. Drafting a bigger NT for about 20 plays and running the 46 helps him stay covered up. Remember, half the time you are in the sub-packages. That is were Burnett is so important. Burnett can fly. The Cowboys will not find anyone faster. He was jacking people up in Pittsburgh and had a big game in 2007 at the Meadowlands. He's covered Westbrook and Cooley very well. He got better from 2007-2008, too. They were both pretty solid years.

I really like the Jason Watkins pick. He is aimed right at Doug Free. Watkins is physical. Free isn't. Free should get one more camp, and that is it. Watkins has the potential to play LT, and he can play RT. That is a great value pick.

I don't agree with everything, but I agree with many things. I"m not big on paying big bucks in free agency, especially older players.

Proctor
Berger
McQuistan

They have to go now! They are finesse players. Proctor can't anchor. He about got Romo killed last season. The knee Romo took to the back in the Giants' game was Proctor's guy. Berger and McQuistan couldn't beat out Proctor. Good-bye.

I like Tra Battle. I say Watkins should get the boot. He might have cost Dallas the first Washington game. After playing poorly, Dallas still had a shot, but Watkins took a 12 men on the field penalty.

Greg Ellis.... Punt him.

Jason Hatcher came on last year. He played more physical when the defense played better after the bye. I would let him and Bowen fight it our. Hatcher has the physical tools to be a good one.

I would trade Patrick Crayton and play Hurd and draft his replacement.

Also, Anthony Henry's time should be up. His cap number is too big.

 

[Tobal]

Well I can't see releasing Free, he cost nothing and has upside

If Anthony Henry isn't starting at FS or at least the 3rd CB they'll cut him

I'd like Burnett back if not too expensive

I think they replace Canty from within and a rookie

I'm not sure that Curtis is a Parcells project, but no biggie

I don't want to break the bank for Ray, but i'd see what Bart Scott wants

I think you did a nice job, pretty tough to undertake something like this... I haven't even looked at the draft.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

I like it, but we probably cant afford Ray and Igor. Rays deal will probably be around 3 years $28 Million.

Im still waiting on Adam to tell us how much we save by cutting Roy, Henry, Ellis though.

And id trade both 7th rounders to Detroit for their 6th next year, and sign Mike Teel as UFA to be the PS QB. (Smart, leader, accurate, strong arm. Probably a career back up though)

Call me crazy, but I think Watkins could be a player.

We'll have more than enough room to play around with if Roy,Henry and Ellis are gone..not to mention Zach also..I'm guessing that would create 12-13 million on top of what the 10 million we have now?

 

[peplaw06]

I'd love to see that much churning of the roster. I think that would light a fire under the guys who were already here, that they better produce or hit the road.

That said, I just can't see Jerry making that many moves. He's got too much emotionally invested with some of these guys IMO.