Shall We Trim All The Fat?

[OAM]

Well, Jerry is starting to prove a point that there will be character clean up regardless of who you are and everyone must play up to their contract or else. But there is still a lot of work to do in my opinion if we're going to make critical moves like we have the last week to finish the project. We might as well get rid of all the other malcontents and underachievers even if they are depth. How about coaching? Captain Cupcake has 1 year left on his contract, Garrett still will have 1 more.

There may not be a cap next year and considering all of these factors I can see why Jerry is keeping the core of the coaching staff on for 1 more year.
He did make some examples in those ranks by getting rid of both the DC and ST coaches at least to prove a point there. The bottom line is that this is a season of organizing and trying to win while doing so.

If it doesn't pan out a new coach will be in next season, possibly Shanny, and there will be a foundation of players to build around but enough parts and openings to be tweaked and filled to incorporate the new playing philosophy, possibly without a cap. Considering all of these factors here is a list of guys that are up for debate to be crucified within the current process:


Greg Ellis: $5 million cap savings, declining abilities, 3 year malcontent

Bobby Carpenter: 1st rounder, top underachiever on team, media informer

Pat Watkins & Both Courtneys: 3 years, not sure if they're even solid depth

Isiah Stanback: Just hasn't amounted to anything, never healthy

Sam Hurd: 3 years, had opportunities and is either hurt or can't capitalize

Cory Proctor: Tenders aren't guaranteed and he's outright awful depth

Rest of O-line depth: Other than Holland and maybe Free churn em

Wade & Garrett: They're obviously staying this year but their heads are on the chopping block and timing to get another staff has passed. This coaching chapter ends this season.


So why not finish the job. What do you folks think?

 

[RamziD]

Good idea. Let's just play one-deep at each position.

The only ones I would agree with us letting go are Ellis and Proctor. Doesn't seem like Proctor is going anywhere since we tendered him and absolutely no one is going to give up a 2nd rounder for him.

 

[AKATheRake]

Would like to cut all of them. Barbie and Proctor first. Ellis next. All the other never progressing depth mentioned except for Courtney the corner. He looked decent last year and is solid for a 4th corner.

I think it's a good idea because even though we'd lack depth and half of those guys are young the new draft picks will be focused on guys like Felix Jones, Tashard Choice, Orlando Scandrick and of course the Jason Witten's, Tony Romo's, Demarcus Ware's, Jay Ratliffs, Terrence Newmans and Barbarians of the locker room.

As opposed to guys who don't get better like Bobby Carpenter, Pat Watkins, Isiah Stanback or whiners like Ellis. The whole mindset of team and constant progress will totally be positively programmed.

 

[Clove]

Maybe we should just throw it this year and win no games. Get the number 1 draft choice, draft Tebow and he will turn this franchise into unstoppable force.

Obviously I'm kidding. Trying to break the mood here.

 

[Manster54]

I like Ellis' pass rush production, but did not realize it would save 5 mil on the cap. Who would be Spencer's backup if Ellis is released?

 

[OAM]

Good idea. Let's just play one-deep at each position.

A lot of depth would be trimmed but all of these guys are past the 3 year point. We have a lot of draft picks and can still get solid depth players in FA since the market has totally cooled down and barely any FA signings are happening right now.

If we sign Olshansky we need a B/U NT for the D-line and our rotation is set there. We are going to draft a safety and/or corner. Holland plays either guard position, so does Kosier, so can Gurode, Bigg plays guard and LT if needed. Be need a B/U center like Jake Grove from Oakland. Free can stay for RT and we draft and groom a guy or 2 for the LT spot and pick up a F/A swing tackle. That's 8-10 o-lineman.

ILB and OLB will be drafted and/or depth filled through FA. WR will probably stay Roy, Miles, Crayton and Hurd. Maybe a FA p/u, maybe 1 falls in the 4th or 5th with good value. We have so many draft picks for depth reasons and some decent FA opportunities for depth. Not worried and we won't be 1 deep at the majority of positions if we make these moves.

 

[OAM]

Maybe we should just throw it this year and win no games. Get the number 1 draft choice, draft Tebow and he will turn this franchise into unstoppable force.

Obviously I'm kidding. Trying to break the mood here.

LOL! A lot of Tebow pursuers around here huh? Obviously when you have Tony Romo starting at QB you can use your picks and resources elsewhere. No QB cuts or drafts necessary for me right now.

 

[AKATheRake]

I like Ellis' pass rush production, but did not realize it would save 5 mil on the cap. Who would be Spencer's backup if Ellis is released?

Like his production as well but $5 mill is a good chunk. Maybe a Kalimba Edwards can be had and converted to help the pass rush. A draft pick used wouldn't hurt either. But Ellis is not worth his contract and his personality is getting very stale. I agree with the OP in just finishing the job. The new players that will be drafted will see a good mindset minus as long as we don't have another soft camp.