VACowboy
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QB
Tony Romo
Brad Johnson
RB
Julius Jones
Marion Barber III
Tyson Thompson
FB
Deon Anderson
Oliver Hoyte
TE
Jason Witten
Anthony Fasano
WR
Terry Glenn
Terrell Owens
Patrick Crayton
Miles Austin
Sam Hurd
Isiah Stanback
OT
Flozell Adams
Marc Colombo
Pat McQuistan
James Marten
Doug Free
OG
Kyle Kosier
Leonard Davis
Cory Procter
C
Andre Gurode
Joe Berger
DE
Marcus Spears
Chris Canty
Jeremiah Ratliff
Jason Hatcher
Stephen Bowen
NT
Jason Furgeson
Ola Dagunduro
OLB
DeMarcus Ware
Greg Ellis
Anthony Spencer
Junior Glymph
ILB
Bradie James
Akin Ayodele
Bobby Carpenter
Kevin Burnett
CB
Terence Newman
Anthony Henry
Aaron Glenn
Jaques Reeves
Quincy Butler
Allen Ball
FS
Ken Hamlen
Patrick Watkins
SS
Roy Lee Williams
Keith Davis
K
Martin Gramatica
P
Mat McBriar
LS
L.P. Ladouceur
PS
Matt Baker/Moore (QB)
Alonzo Coleman (RB)
Rodney Hannah (TE)
Nick Folk (K)
Courtney Brown (CB)
Dedrick Harrington (LB)
Blair Philips (LB)
Philosophy
There are several ideas at work here. First, a team has certain basic needs, but you keep talent, regardless of position. Second, Jerry has learned that ignoring the OL and paying big money for free agents isn't the way to go. Offensive lines must be developed, so we're keeping 10 players at the position. Third, from what I've heard Phillips, Garrett and Stewart say, they will be tailoring their systems to their talent. Applying that, I see a lot more use of fullbacks and multiple WRs than double TE sets.
Why?
• Only two QB: I think it's 50/50 whether we keep two or three. Moore has more talent. Baker has more experience. If we keep three, whichever shows in camp goes on the roster and the other goes on the PS.
• Thompson and not one of the rooks: Thompson may not have shown a lot thus far, but 1) he really hasn't had much opportunity, and 2) he has size and speed you can't teach. He's a superb kick returner too. Neither Battle nor Coleman is more valuable to the team at this point.
• Two FB: See "Philosophy." Anderson is more versatile at the position but Hoyte can play LB in a pinch and is great on special teams.
• Two TE: See "Philosophy." Hannah is on the PS in case of injury.
• Berger at center: The Dolphins hated to lose him and the Cowboys think he has potential. We need a backup center and he's played the position. There's really no room at G.
• Dagunduro: The coaches seem to love him. The backup NT spot will be in constant flux. Stanley had his chance.
• Butler and Ball: Jerry and Wade want to get younger and cheaper at 4+ CB. According to coaches, Butler is the best athlete on the team and Ball really looks like a player. Glenn is getting long in the tooth and will probably be replaced next year. If Reeves or Jones was the guy, the change would've already been made.
• Gramatica: He was the most consistent kicker we've had in years in '06, and while he doesn't generate many touchbacks, his kickoffs are usually closer to the 5 than the 15. I'd love to keep Folk, but there's just not room.
The toughest cut?
Elam
Tony Romo
Brad Johnson
RB
Julius Jones
Marion Barber III
Tyson Thompson
FB
Deon Anderson
Oliver Hoyte
TE
Jason Witten
Anthony Fasano
WR
Terry Glenn
Terrell Owens
Patrick Crayton
Miles Austin
Sam Hurd
Isiah Stanback
OT
Flozell Adams
Marc Colombo
Pat McQuistan
James Marten
Doug Free
OG
Kyle Kosier
Leonard Davis
Cory Procter
C
Andre Gurode
Joe Berger
DE
Marcus Spears
Chris Canty
Jeremiah Ratliff
Jason Hatcher
Stephen Bowen
NT
Jason Furgeson
Ola Dagunduro
OLB
DeMarcus Ware
Greg Ellis
Anthony Spencer
Junior Glymph
ILB
Bradie James
Akin Ayodele
Bobby Carpenter
Kevin Burnett
CB
Terence Newman
Anthony Henry
Aaron Glenn
Jaques Reeves
Quincy Butler
Allen Ball
FS
Ken Hamlen
Patrick Watkins
SS
Roy Lee Williams
Keith Davis
K
Martin Gramatica
P
Mat McBriar
LS
L.P. Ladouceur
PS
Matt Baker/Moore (QB)
Alonzo Coleman (RB)
Rodney Hannah (TE)
Nick Folk (K)
Courtney Brown (CB)
Dedrick Harrington (LB)
Blair Philips (LB)
Philosophy
There are several ideas at work here. First, a team has certain basic needs, but you keep talent, regardless of position. Second, Jerry has learned that ignoring the OL and paying big money for free agents isn't the way to go. Offensive lines must be developed, so we're keeping 10 players at the position. Third, from what I've heard Phillips, Garrett and Stewart say, they will be tailoring their systems to their talent. Applying that, I see a lot more use of fullbacks and multiple WRs than double TE sets.
Why?
• Only two QB: I think it's 50/50 whether we keep two or three. Moore has more talent. Baker has more experience. If we keep three, whichever shows in camp goes on the roster and the other goes on the PS.
• Thompson and not one of the rooks: Thompson may not have shown a lot thus far, but 1) he really hasn't had much opportunity, and 2) he has size and speed you can't teach. He's a superb kick returner too. Neither Battle nor Coleman is more valuable to the team at this point.
• Two FB: See "Philosophy." Anderson is more versatile at the position but Hoyte can play LB in a pinch and is great on special teams.
• Two TE: See "Philosophy." Hannah is on the PS in case of injury.
• Berger at center: The Dolphins hated to lose him and the Cowboys think he has potential. We need a backup center and he's played the position. There's really no room at G.
• Dagunduro: The coaches seem to love him. The backup NT spot will be in constant flux. Stanley had his chance.
• Butler and Ball: Jerry and Wade want to get younger and cheaper at 4+ CB. According to coaches, Butler is the best athlete on the team and Ball really looks like a player. Glenn is getting long in the tooth and will probably be replaced next year. If Reeves or Jones was the guy, the change would've already been made.
• Gramatica: He was the most consistent kicker we've had in years in '06, and while he doesn't generate many touchbacks, his kickoffs are usually closer to the 5 than the 15. I'd love to keep Folk, but there's just not room.
The toughest cut?
Elam
