The kind of players the Cowboys need but probably won’t get

[Risen Star]

My advice to all free agents. Do not come here unless you want to play in Super Bowls or you're just going to end up miserable.

 

[glimmerman]

We can get the hard working players but the culture is to fancy. They get a contract and the perks get to there heads..

 

[EST_1986]

Bringing in any new player will not change the culture. Dallas culture is toxic and it will infect any good player with mediocrity. All this comes from the top down.

The head of the snake needs to be cut off

 

[Blackrain]

OBJ is a perfect example of guy this team doesn’t need. This culture is already full of guys who are more sizzle than steak.

I completely agree but I would take a chance on Ryan Jensen and DJ reader to make a dent in some of our problems not named Jerry

 

[Captain-Crash]

Agree and one not obsessed with commercials like Prescott or Mayfield.

you could say he's gone "Hollywood" oh no, wonder when Hollywood boy starts crying about it?

 

[Jake]

Shots fired right off the bat in this forum lol.

Same post, different thread. Apparently, all was well with the Cowboys before Dak came along - I must have missed that 20 year run of greatness.

Some folks can't see the forest for the trees. Over 20 QBs have started a game for the Cowboys since Aikman. All we need is one more.

 

[Nexx]

so glad the Cowboys by passed Deion Sanders and didnt Super Bowl with him. Same thing of the Rams. They must be so happy they passed on OBJ, oh wait...

 

[RonWashington]

Shots fired right off the bat in this forum lol.

Lol

 

[RonWashington]

When Bob Haze talks about Blue Collar types # 11 fits that to the tee . Now Will McClay needs to work some more late night film review to get some more help on both Oline and Dline come April .

 

[RonWashington]

Remember the Eagles & Giants have multiple number one picks in the draft and instead of Gettlemen and his mediocrity new eyes will be picking and you can’t count on playing Rutgers and Temple when visiting Jersey and Philly year after year .

Going to have to beat other teams then the broken Amtrak northeast corridor division come 2022 MM .

 

[john van brocklin]

For decades, the Cowboys have intentionally fashioned their players as “stars” with more “sizzle” than steak. Jerry has even stated publicly that he likes that. And let’s be honest- jersey sales are as important to the Jones boys as actual wins on the scoreboard.

Too many Cowboys players over this same segment of time have been given huge contracts based mostly on their perceived value rather than playoff accomplishments. Many are talented and worthy of a second deal, but for every good contract, there’s a Jaylon Smith or Jay Ratliff or Miles Austin. Guys that had some talent but weren’t really great for the team’s development.

With that in mind, here’s the kind of players the Cowboys would really be better served in pursuing in free agency (I realize that unfortunately we probably won’t have much cap room this year to pursue many FAs)

• Blue collar type guys more interested in being part of a team than being in a TV commercial. As hard working as they are talented.
  
• Young, emerging players who are just now developing into a better player (not a big name but a guy who is emerging quietly into an excellent player)
• Veterans who may be near the end of their careers but have tons of playoff experience and locker room leadership skills.
• Playoff experience should be a major premium. Especially guys who have a SB ring.

Too many of our players somehow feel entitled when they don the star. I hope we get the new blood that can instill some “you guys haven’t done much of anything” into the room instead of “Who’s got the best shoe deal?”

This organization need a cultural flush. I think getting more guys in here that are hungrier for a ring than they are for a VIP room hook-up at a club because they are a Cowboys player is more of what we need.

True Bob, hope someday this will happen

 

[kskboys]

Not really. It's the same bb gun fired every day from the same person.

Yup. Just a gnat buzzing.

 

[Typhus]

a real QB, not some scrub 4th round pick or later.

If we are lucky its a 4th round pick or later just not a scrub.
So hard to find a non-scrub usually at that point unfortunately.
We got what we drafted.

 

[Typhus]

The type of culture changing players weigh over 300lbs. We need lots of those kind of guys.

Just give Zeke another off season

 

[lukin2006]

My top 3

-a DT that stuffs the run and can get a push on pass plays
-a real burner on offense, multi purpose
-a Smith replacement at LT

 

[Typhus]

Not really. It's the same bb gun fired every day from the same person.

Ive seen that same person pick a grasshopper off an ear of corn in a crop from 50 yards out with that BB Gun.

 

[Typhus]

My top 3

-a DT that stuffs the run and can get a push on pass plays
-a real burner on offense, multi purpose
-a Smith replacement at LT

Would you be happy with just 1 off that list?

 

[kskboys]

I completely agree but I would take a chance on Ryan Jensen and DJ reader to make a dent in some of our problems not named Jerry

Why and when is Reader available?

 

[lukin2006]

Would you be happy with just 1 off that list?

Yes. LT would be priority for me. But every fan has different wants.

 

[kskboys]

Yes. LT would be priority for me. But every fan has different wants.

If we don't get a game changer at NT, nothing else we get matters.