Our 2 # 1s for LT

[Zaxor]

Anyone who realizes that Tomlinson will be 29 years old when next season starts. Look at the history of running backs when they reach that age. They start to decline rather quickly. Tomlinson might have a few more productive years after that, but he might not. The risk of that happening just isn't worth it.

well said

 

[Zaxor]

What a foolish trade on our part if we were to do it.

also well said

 

[Ben_n_austin]

I would like to see an LT/Barber combo. But anything more than a mere 1st round pick would be buffoonery.

We've built this team by playing our draft right--thanks to Parcells.

 

[Ben_n_austin]

*Has Nightmares of Hershel Walker and karma

 

[Sarge]

What a foolish trade on our part if we were to do it.

True...and last I knew DEFENSE was more of a problem for this team than RB.

Morning Winks - Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[ZeroClub]

Not the question, I understand, but all in all, I'd rather the Cowboys obtain Larry Fitzgerald than LT.

Not sure what the price would be, though.

 

[Sarge]

Not the question, I understand, but all in all, I'd rather the Cowboys obtain Larry Fitzgerald than LT.

Not sure what the price would be, though.

Larry Fitgerald, Witten and TO. That is unbeatable.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

what is this, Madden 08?

 

[Clove]

Build everything around Romo and this passing game. It's obvious we can survive with a 2 headed running crew. So I'd prefer going after or drafting a great receiver (playing next to Owens would be un fair for the rest of the league) and someone young enough to pair with Romo for the next 6 to 7 years.

 

[CF74]

He's only worth 1 IMO but they wouldn't do it, he sells to many jerseys..

 

[zrinkill]

Not the question, I understand, but all in all, I'd rather the Cowboys obtain Larry Fitzgerald than LT.

Not sure what the price would be, though.

Me too ..... or Roy Williams

 

[Established1971]

Honestly, I just fail to understand the reasoning behind trading our draft away for a RB. You do realize that our AYPC is amoung the best in the league right? In fact, I believe we are tied for 6th in the league. As a team, we are tied for 6th in the league in rushing TDs. I mean, we're the second best offense in the league, the third best passing offense in the league.

Were about as fortunate as you can get in this respect. Why are we in such an all fired hurry to give up the world to change things?

Im not saying trading 2 number 1's is ok, but as far as our running game being good enough I think its terribly obvious, stats aside, that the Cowboys right now are unable to win a game on the ground. Stats can be deceptive. I wonder how many of the top gains on the ground this year have come in the 4th when were up 14 or more. I cant quantify it in anyway but I just feel that for anyone who watches all the Cowboy games you would most likely agree that the running game has stalled us on so many drives and the passing game has bailed us out time and time again. This offense is scoring more points than the 90's teams, granted, but back then they could gameplan either way. Teams didnt know which game was coming. I just dont know how long this can last. We need a better running game. Now how to get that is a different question.

 

[PullMyFinger]

thx I didnt even realize that. I think every thousand posts more I add, means I have less and less of a real life!!!

Look at some of the mods here, 17k, 24k, talk about no life.......:laugh2: :


Gratz on 5k.

 

[5mics]

At this point I would trade more for their LT (McNeil) than 'The LT' (Tomlinson).

Really? Bad back and all? Ahh yes, the "Fasano Factor" coming back to haunt us again.....

 

[HardHittin'Witten]

Never give up 2 #1's again.... ever....

 

[joseephuss]

This is Tomlinson's SEVENTH season, and he was already 22 years old when he was a rookie.

It's comparable to trading Emmitt after 1997, not after 1994. And right now, we have the hindsight of knowing that Emmitt would continue to be productive longer than any other feature back in NFL history. The odds of Tomlinson doing the same thing aren't great.

Do you think the Seahawks wish they had traded Shaun Alexander for even ONE first-round pick after his MVP season of 2005 (he'd have been the same age as Tomlinson will be this offseason). You bet they do. He's an albatross now, and they're stuck with his broken-down body and fat contract.

We have the hindsight to see that Emmitt's play went down after his 6th season. He was productive, but not nearly as productive and impactful as he was during his first 6 seasons. Emmitt never topped 1400 yards after his 6th season. He only topped 1300 yards 3 times after his 6th season. In his 7th season Emmitt had 1204 yards. Sure that is productive, but it is not a monster year and one worth multiple 1st round picks and a high salary. LT is now in his 7th season with 733 yards and right now is projected to gain 1173 yards.

Adam is right. Can we expect LT to remain as productive as Emmitt did or will his game deteriorate even more? Even if he maintained Emmitt's totals for 3 more years, is that good enough? Emmitt had 1074 yards in his 8th season, 1332 yards in his 9th season and 1397 yards in his 10th season. That is good, but not two or more first round draft picks and his high salary good.

Barber has 713 yards right now. I don't expect him to produce monster yardage seasons, but he combined with another good running back will make for a formidable tandem. That would be better than LT by himself in my opinion.