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[muck4doo]

I thought we were Superb Owl contenders going into this season, but got killed by injuries, suspensions, bad coaching, bad front office, and foolishness on and off the field. This team isn't a complete wash though, and has talent. Going into the off season I see our biggest needs as:

QB: Romo doesn't have long left in the NFL. Cassell is a solid back up, but not a future starter.
Safety: Jones can fill one spot. Church and Wilcox are not starting quality.
RT: Get Free off this team. No idea what Green can do.
WR: TW is OK, but nothing special. I see teams with solid 1-2 punches like JAX, AZ, Jets, and....Raiders(!) and am jealous.
CB: Either Carr or Mo is going to be gone. I'd rather keep Mo as he has a higher ceiling. You've seen the best of Carr already pass by(don't Terrance Newman me Carr!).
DT: Why the hell is Hayden still here?
RB: McFadden, Turbin, and Dunbar actually aren't a bad trio. But none are Murray 2014. Dunbar is solid, but the other two need to be pushed for competition.
LB: I'm not as concerned here except for depth.
TE: Witten is in the same boat as Romo. Is Escobar the future we want?
Special Teamer: Never thought I would say I miss D. Harris. We laughed at the Gnats, they got their moneys worth. No one on our roster has been able to replace him.

 

[TheCount]

I thought we were Superb Owl contenders going into this season, but got killed by injuries, suspensions, bad coaching, bad front office, and foolishness on and off the field. This team isn't a complete wash though, and has talent. Going into the off season I see our biggest needs as:

QB: Romo doesn't have long left in the NFL. Cassell is a solid back up, but not a future starter.
Safety: Jones can fill one spot. Church and Wilcox are not starting quality.
RT: Get Free off this team. No idea what Green can do.
WR: TW is OK, but nothing special. I see teams with solid 1-2 punches like JAX, AZ, Jets, and....Raiders(!) and am jealous.
CB: Either Carr or Mo is going to be gone. I'd rather keep Mo as he has a higher ceiling. You've seen the best of Carr already pass by(don't Terrance Newman me Carr!).
DT: Why the hell is Hayden still here?
RB: McFadden, Turbin, and Dunbar actually aren't a bad trio. But none are Murray 2014. Dunbar is solid, but the other two need to be pushed for competition.
LB: I'm not as concerned here except for depth.
TE: Witten is in the same boat as Romo. Is Escobar the future we want?
Special Teamer: Never thought I would say I miss D. Harris. We laughed at the Gnats, they got their moneys worth. No one on our roster has been able to replace him.

For me, WR is way at the bottom of the list. There are teams in the NFL that do way more, with way less than what we have. The talent isn't the problem, it's the sophomoric scheme, in my opinion.

 

[Alexander]

WR - There is really no choice now but to stock the roster with blue chip WRs that are just physical freaks since the whole offense depends on them winning their assignments or we can't function.
QB - Have to get one to start developing now.
RB - Another season like we had is not acceptable. The numbers might look nice, but all in all, but the confidence the staff has in McFadden etc. is not going to carry over, you already have seen in deteriorate. Again, overstock because the scheme needs that to happen, not that we couldn't theoretically pass.
LB - McClain is probably gone, Lee is about to turn his brains into mush. That leaves what? Hitchens?
CB - Bodies, but not first rounders. Corners can be had outside of the top ten, regardless of what our GM thinks after taking two of them in the past decade.
DT - Would be higher, but Marinelli does not believe they are essential.
S - See above.
ST - It would be nice to have that Blue Chip WR that also could handle kicks.
TE - If we draft another one, I might go mad.

 

[Craig]

Lb would be my priority.

 

[Alexander]

For me, WR is way at the bottom of the list. There are teams in the NFL that do way more, with way less than what we have. The talent isn't the problem, it's the sophomoric scheme, in my opinion.

The scheme is not changing. So, we have to get more WRs capable of just beating their man because we aren't changing the scheme. Can't see it even crossing their minds.

 

[rockj7]

WR - There is really no choice now but to stock the roster with blue chip WRs that are just physical freaks since the whole offense depends on them winning their assignments or we can't function.
QB - Have to get one to start developing now.
RB - Another season like we had is not acceptable. The numbers might look nice, but all in all, but the confidence the staff has in McFadden etc. is not going to carry over, you already have seen in deteriorate. Again, overstock because the scheme needs that to happen, not that we couldn't theoretically pass.
LB - McClain is probably gone, Lee is about to turn his brains into mush. That leaves what? Hitchens?
CB - Bodies, but not first rounders. Corners can be had outside of the top ten, regardless of what our GM thinks after taking two of them in the past decade.
DT - Would be higher, but Marinelli does not believe they are essential.
S - See above.
ST - It would be nice to have that Blue Chip WR that also could handle kicks.
TE - If we draft another one, I might go mad.

QB LB SS WR RB CBx2

 

[Nightman]

I thought we were Superb Owl contenders going into this season, but got killed by injuries, suspensions, bad coaching, bad front office, and foolishness on and off the field. This team isn't a complete wash though, and has talent. Going into the off season I see our biggest needs as:

QB: Romo doesn't have long left in the NFL. Cassell is a solid back up, but not a future starter.
Safety: Jones can fill one spot. Church and Wilcox are not starting quality.
RT: Get Free off this team. No idea what Green can do.
WR: TW is OK, but nothing special. I see teams with solid 1-2 punches like JAX, AZ, Jets, and....Raiders(!) and am jealous.
CB: Either Carr or Mo is going to be gone. I'd rather keep Mo as he has a higher ceiling. You've seen the best of Carr already pass by(don't Terrance Newman me Carr!).
DT: Why the hell is Hayden still here?
RB: McFadden, Turbin, and Dunbar actually aren't a bad trio. But none are Murray 2014. Dunbar is solid, but the other two need to be pushed for competition.
LB: I'm not as concerned here except for depth.
TE: Witten is in the same boat as Romo. Is Escobar the future we want?
Special Teamer: Never thought I would say I miss D. Harris. We laughed at the Gnats, they got their moneys worth. No one on our roster has been able to replace him.

1- Get a better backup QB. Someone like RGIII, Kap or Manziel. Not kidding. Cassel stinks.
1a- Draft a QB in Top 5 or 2nd round. Maybe even again late with a guy like Dak Prescott. Go all in at QB.

2- Draft a RB early and sign/resign a speedy 3rd down back like Dunbar if healthy.

3- Revamp secondary- Draft and sign a CB. If we keep BJones at FS, we can demote Church.

4- Get a WR2 with some top speed, TWill is a good WR2/3 but we need to scare the D a little.

Free and Hayden should be filled with FA. Nothing crazy but get a vet if CGreen isn't ready.

 

[muck4doo]

1- Get a better backup QB. Someone like RGIII, Kap or Manziel. Not kidding. Cassel stinks.
1a- Draft a QB in Top 5 or 2nd round. Maybe even again late with a guy like Dak Prescott. Go all in at QB.

2- Draft a RB early and sign/resign a speedy 3rd down back like Dunbar if healthy.

3- Revamp secondary- Draft and sign a CB. If we keep BJones at FS, we can demote Church.

4- Get a WR2 with some top speed, TWill is a good WR2/3 but we need to scare the D a little.

Free and Hayden should be filled with FA. Nothing crazy but get a vet if CGreen isn't ready.

RG3, Kap, JFF would come here thinking they are future starters, not decent back ups. I don't want any of those 3 as our future. Cassell at least seems to know his role like Kitna and Orton.

 

[Risen Star]

There is no bigger need on the roster than QB. Any and all lists should begin with that. Even if they fail to obtain one this offseason, that's the biggest need. Or else we are headed quickly into the have nots group in this QB driven league. We don't want to be there.

Honestly, that need is so big I don't want anything else even close to that in this post.

Go Cowboys!


A RB and WR are key needs. Dez is a major league moron. We need one even if he's on his best behavior but we have to bolster that group so we can be productive with or without him. Darren McFadden's our starter. A Cleveland cast off is his backup. People miss Lance Dunbar. We need a RB. Or two.

I'd say we need to move on from Jason Witten but I'll save you the trouble and just go bleep myself.

RT would finish off the OL. Is Chaz Green that guy? He's got Jerry stank on him. He should have been the RB drafted. Instead we reached on Green. If I was a betting man, I'd bet against. After opening up a window. Once you get Jerry on the curtains that smell never comes out.

We may or may not need a DE but you always should look to collect edge rushers. I can't imagine going into any offseason like "eh, we're good" if you have the opportunity to get a guy you feel can harass QBs at this level. We certainly need a DT or two. That group is below average but I am thankful we avoided a league wide bidding war on Tyrone Crawford. That's a start. Must get a couple of players there to really have a salty front seven.

LB is weird. There are pieces that could work but there are so many question marks with those pieces. McClain is just a bad dude. Trust him at your own risk. He's not the kind of guy I'd want in my locker room. Especially in times of adversity like now. Lee, bless his heart, will be the next featured on ESPN's "My Wish" series. As the Cowboys let him break the huddle and participate in a walkthrough before his body eventually shuts down and fails from whatever condition God decided to give him. Is Wilson ready to start next year? Because Anthony Hitchens sucks. He's a roster filler and a horrific draft pick. If the Cowboys decide they've had enough of McClain I'd say LB is a pretty big need.

Phase 1: Collect Cornerbacks
Phase 2: ____________
Phase 3: Profit

I caught Winicki stealing my cornerbacks in the middle of the night last night.

Our safety play is still atrocious. It's quite disappointing as I had hopes for Wilcox. My neighbors probably think I worship Satan screaming "#$@$ CHURCH!" every Sunday. We definitely need a player there even if the Cowboys decide to keep Jones at S.

Needs everywhere (shout out to Will McClay) but I suppose I'd rank it....

1. QB
2. RB
3. WR
4. DT
5. RT
6. S
7. LB
8-15. CB

But here's where I and not enough others diverge from the group. What does that list mean? It means if free agency and the draft fell perfectly that's what I'd do. It's a wish list. It doesn't mean that's what I'd definitely end up doing. If the value isn't there, it isn't there. I desperately want a QB of the future. If my scouting department tells me that guy isn't there then he isn't there. Need be damned.

 

[LucaBrasi]

There is no bigger need on the roster than QB. Any and all lists should begin with that. Even if they fail to obtain one this offseason, that's the biggest need. Or else we are headed quickly into the have nots group in this QB driven league. We don't want to be there.

Honestly, that need is so big I don't want anything else even close to that in this post.

Go Cowboys!


A RB and WR are key needs. Dez is a major league moron. We need one even if he's on his best behavior but we have to bolster that group so we can be productive with or without him. Darren McFadden's our starter. A Cleveland cast off is his backup. People miss Lance Dunbar. We need a RB. Or two.

I'd say we need to move on from Jason Witten but I'll save you the trouble and just go bleep myself.

RT would finish off the OL. Is Chaz Green that guy? He's got Jerry stank on him. He should have been the RB drafted. Instead we reached on Green. If I was a betting man, I'd bet against. After opening up a window. Once you get Jerry on the curtains that smell never comes out.

We may or may not need a DE but you always should look to collect edge rushers. I can't imagine going into any offseason like "eh, we're good" if you have the opportunity to get a guy you feel can harass QBs at this level. We certainly need a DT or two. That group is below average but I am thankful we avoided a league wide bidding war on Tyrone Crawford. That's a start. Must get a couple of players there to really have a salty front seven.

LB is weird. There are pieces that could work but there are so many question marks with those pieces. McClain is just a bad dude. Trust him at your own risk. He's not the kind of guy I'd want in my locker room. Especially in times of adversity like now. Lee, bless his heart, will be the next featured on ESPN's "My Wish" series. As the Cowboys let him break the huddle and participate in a walkthrough before his body eventually shuts down and fails from whatever condition God decided to give him. Is Wilson ready to start next year? Because Anthony Hitchens sucks. He's a roster filler and a horrific draft pick. If the Cowboys decide they've had enough of McClain I'd say LB is a pretty big need.

Phase 1: Collect Cornerbacks
Phase 2: ____________
Phase 3: Profit

I caught Winicki stealing my cornerbacks in the middle of the night last night.

Our safety play is still atrocious. It's quite disappointing as I had hopes for Wilcox. My neighbors probably think I worship Satan screaming "#$@$ CHURCH!" every Sunday. We definitely need a player there even if the Cowboys decide to keep Jones at S.

Needs everywhere (shout out to Will McClay) but I suppose I'd rank it....

1. QB
2. RB
3. WR
4. DT
5. RT
6. S
7. LB
8-15. CB

But here's where I and not enough others diverge from the group. What does that list mean? It means if free agency and the draft fell perfectly that's what I'd do. It's a wish list. It doesn't mean that's what I'd definitely end up doing. If the value isn't there, it isn't there. I desperately want a QB of the future. If my scouting department tells me that guy isn't there then he isn't there. Need be damned.

Exactly. Everything, and I mean everything is 2nd in priority to finding the next qb. As stated by RS, you do not want to be in qb purgatory. If they have a qb on their board (dear God, this is Jerry's board?!?!) worthy of that top 5 pick, they need to pull the trigger. I know I said it in a couple of other threads, and I like Romo, but they scored 5 offensive td's in 14 quarters with him playing. We can attribute some of that to rust, but he might, might be much closer to the end than we think. You get to a certain age and the game can fall off rapidly.

 

[muck4doo]

Exactly. Everything, and I mean everything is 2nd in priority to finding the next qb. As stated by RS, you do not want to be in qb purgatory. If they have a qb on their board (dear God, this is Jerry's board?!?!) worthy of that top 5 pick, they need to pull the trigger. I know I said it in a couple of other threads, and I like Romo, but they scored 5 offensive td's in 14 quarters with him playing. We can attribute some of that to rust, but he might, might be much closer to the end than we think. You get to a certain age and the game can fall off rapidly.

*cough* Peyton Manning *cough*

 

[TheCount]

The scheme is not changing. So, we have to get more WRs capable of just beating their man because we aren't changing the scheme. Can't see it even crossing their minds.

Sounds like a waste of resources to me.

 

[Direwolf63]

I thought we were Superb Owl contenders going into this season, but got killed by injuries, suspensions, bad coaching, bad front office, and foolishness on and off the field. This team isn't a complete wash though, and has talent. Going into the off season I see our biggest needs as:

QB: Romo doesn't have long left in the NFL. Cassell is a solid back up, but not a future starter.
Safety: Jones can fill one spot. Church and Wilcox are not starting quality.
RT: Get Free off this team. No idea what Green can do.
WR: TW is OK, but nothing special. I see teams with solid 1-2 punches like JAX, AZ, Jets, and....Raiders(!) and am jealous.
CB: Either Carr or Mo is going to be gone. I'd rather keep Mo as he has a higher ceiling. You've seen the best of Carr already pass by(don't Terrance Newman me Carr!).
DT: Why the hell is Hayden still here?
RB: McFadden, Turbin, and Dunbar actually aren't a bad trio. But none are Murray 2014. Dunbar is solid, but the other two need to be pushed for competition.
LB: I'm not as concerned here except for depth.
TE: Witten is in the same boat as Romo. Is Escobar the future we want?
Special Teamer: Never thought I would say I miss D. Harris. We laughed at the Gnats, they got their moneys worth. No one on our roster has been able to replace him.

QB
WR
S
RB
DT
RT
TE
LB
As for special teams, get a WR who can return punts and KO's.

 

[DallasEast]

RT
CB
QB
RB
S
DT
LB
WR
TE
ST

 

[Hook'em#11]

Fix the defense.

 

[WillieBeamen]

QB
RB
DT
S
CB
WR
RT
LB


A Lot of you are overlooking RB. We had a formula last year on offense that got us to 12-4 and a bad call away from the NFCCG. Even though McFadden has done better than we all expected, we need an RB that will break tackles and physically punish defense late in the 4th quarter.

 

[JoeKing]

I would do all I could to draft two guys and it would make 90% of our other problems vanish. Paxton Lynch and Ezekiel Elliot.

 

[jobberone]

QB: If they get a top pick and see a QB that fits the bill let him sit behind Romo for awhile. Either keep Cassel depending on the last 5 or get another backup. No top QB then a mobile QB later
RB: Draft one Rd 2-4. Pick up a vet like Tobert 1/2 FB/1/2 RB
WR: Draft one Rd 2-5. Pick up a tall possession receiver like Jeffries
OL: Draft a T Rd 1-4
DL: Look for a 3 and a 5
LB: Draft a backup WLB to replace Lee eventually. Look for a fast MLB
CB: Draft a versatile DB like Jones high
S: Draft a known S high. Find a vet to compete

 

[visionary]

A team in this NFL goes as far as its QB will take it. All true contenders have top 10 QBs

QB successor is # 1 priority and if we pick top 5 it better be our first round pick

No getting cute and trading down "to stockpile more picks" ( which jerry and sons will waste anyway)

 

[JohnsKey19]

QB - self explanatory
DT - I don't care what Marinelli says, Hayden getting pancaked and manhandled with ease DOES matter.
RB - I like McFadden but we need more.
S - I'm assuming Jones and Scandrick are starting CBs next season.