Three Players From a Super Bowl Team

[Eddie]

I honestly believe this team is three players away from being a true Super Bowl contender.

1) A true, bull-dozer at FB. BP's love for a do-it-all FB has left us with a can't-do-a-thing FB in Polite. Let's look in the mirror here and remind ourselves what the SOLE purpose of a FB is these days ... to act as a lead blocker for the franchise RB. Ask Emmitt how valuable Moose was to him.

Using Witten, Campbell, and Spears as lead blockers has failed miserably. We need a low to the ground, stout, hardnosed lead blockers ... not someone who will stand a defender up, but someone who can get low and knock him to the ground.

2) FS - Keith Davis just isn't cutting it. Neither is Pile. Our CB's have held up amazingly in lieu of Davis' inability to cover. If we didn't have Henry, our 2ndary would be toast.

We need a true ballhawking FS in the same vein as Thomas Everitt and George Teague. Guys who can cover and hit.

3) LOLB - Fujita and Burnett aren't getting it done. Maybe Burnett needs more time and I have faith in his development, but Singleton's injury is hurting more than I expected. I would expect OLB to a TOP priority in next year's draft.

If we can solve these issues, we're headed to a Super Bowl. If we can take care of these three problem areas, then issues at OT and Center won't be as prevailent, because he'd be dominating our opponents.

I'd expect a FS and FB to be obtained via FA, and we'll draft a stud OLB.

But it's hard to look into next year ... questions still arise. We're old at WR and QB ... and those two positions are our strengths this year. They may not be next year.

 

[aznhalf]

I don't think we'll be true contenders untill we shore up that O-Line. Either our players develop or we get new ones.

A consistant kicker would be nice but as we have seen from this weeks games, those kickers are hard to find (even Rackers missed a FG).

I agree with you're assesment about our FS position. K.Davis is a special teams ace, not a starting caliber saftey. I don't know about the effictiveness of a fullback in today's game, but then again LT runs behind one of the best blocking fullbacks in the league and I would say he is doing alright.

Depth at LB would definately help in our 3-4 scheme.

 

[THUMPER]

I would say we need:

1. A reliable kicker

2. A solid Center

3. A REAL FS

4. A FB that isn't an undrafted scrub

5. A playmaker at OLB opposite Ware

6. New coordinators

Just my opinion.

 

[Glenn Carano]

I honestly believe this team is three players away from being a true Super Bowl contender.

1) A true, bull-dozer at FB. BP's love for a do-it-all FB has left us with a can't-do-a-thing FB in Polite. Let's look in the mirror here and remind ourselves what the SOLE purpose of a FB is these days ... to act as a lead blocker for the franchise RB. Ask Emmitt how valuable Moose was to him.

Using Witten, Campbell, and Spears as lead blockers has failed miserably. We need a low to the ground, stout, hardnosed lead blockers ... not someone who will stand a defender up, but someone who can get low and knock him to the ground.

2) FS - Keith Davis just isn't cutting it. Neither is Pile. Our CB's have held up amazingly in lieu of Davis' inability to cover. If we didn't have Henry, our 2ndary would be toast.

We need a true ballhawking FS in the same vein as Thomas Everitt and George Teague. Guys who can cover and hit.

3) LOLB - Fujita and Burnett aren't getting it done. Maybe Burnett needs more time and I have faith in his development, but Singleton's injury is hurting more than I expected. I would expect OLB to a TOP priority in next year's draft.

If we can solve these issues, we're headed to a Super Bowl. If we can take care of these three problem areas, then issues at OT and Center won't be as prevailent, because he'd be dominating our opponents.

I'd expect a FS and FB to be obtained via FA, and we'll draft a stud OLB.

But it's hard to look into next year ... questions still arise. We're old at WR and QB ... and those two positions are our strengths this year. They may not be next year.

I can see you read Vela's article.

 

[Eddie]

I can see you read Vela's article.

Actually, Vela and I think alot alike.

I think the OL situation will work itself out. Flo will be back next year and we'll be solid. The Center position isn't as devastating as a lack of a true blocking FB.

This do-it-all FB nonsense is killing us.

I'm happy with our coordinators. I have to give props to Payton and Zimmer. Both are doing very good jobs.

7-4 isn't too bad. We're in first place in the NFC East and control our own destiny.

I'm ready to concede HFA to the Seahawks ... though if we meet again in Seattle, we're gonna stomp on them for a full 60 minutes. :bang2:

I think the 2nd bye spot is still within reach. 5 more games to play and there are going to be some serious headbanging going on in the next few weeks.

What's up with Ethan Brooks and Marc Columbo? They ready to play???

 

[CowboyExpress]

OT
OC
K
#1 WR

I wouldn't be against us using a first day pick for getting that Kicker. And we're all holding our breaths (one way or the other) because I think we all know where that WR is going to be coming from. Everything else should be concentrated on fielding the best OL we possibly can; and we need to sell the farm to do it in my opinion!

 

[davey999]

I would say we need:

1. A reliable kicker

2. A solid Center

3. A REAL FS

4. A FB that isn't an undrafted scrub

5. A playmaker at OLB opposite Ware

6. New coordinators

Just my opinion.

How about: Vanderjagt, LeCharles Bentley and Chris Hope for the first 3?

 

[4lifecowboy]

OT
OC
K
#1 WR

I wouldn't be against us using a first day pick for getting that Kicker. And we're all holding our breaths (one way or the other) because I think we all know where that WR is going to be coming from. Everything else should be concentrated on fielding the best OL we possibly can; and we need to sell the farm to do it in my opinion!

I think you are right on point with the thought that "he who shall not be named" will be here next year. And I like the idea of Bently as another free agent addition, with Flo returning next year, and the experience that Pettiti and Tucker are getting this season OT won't be that big of a need come next year. I look for a legit WOLB to top the list in the draft, maybe a free safety(though with a decent pass rush I think Berry-O could possibly man that spot), a nose tackle, depth at the OG, and maybe a reciever/ kick returner. If we do sign "he who shall not be named" I look for Glenn to get his walking papers, there is no way Crayton doesn't keep the third reciever position, and the intangables that Key brings to the table are just immeasurable.

 

[Glenn Carano]

Actually, Vela and I think alot alike.

I think the OL situation will work itself out. Flo will be back next year and we'll be solid. The Center position isn't as devastating as a lack of a true blocking FB.

This do-it-all FB nonsense is killing us.

I'm happy with our coordinators. I have to give props to Payton and Zimmer. Both are doing very good jobs.

7-4 isn't too bad. We're in first place in the NFC East and control our own destiny.

I'm ready to concede HFA to the Seahawks ... though if we meet again in Seattle, we're gonna stomp on them for a full 60 minutes. :bang2:

I think the 2nd bye spot is still within reach. 5 more games to play and there are going to be some serious headbanging going on in the next few weeks.

What's up with Ethan Brooks and Marc Columbo? They ready to play???

I agree with everything you said Eddie.

Brooks was cut when we signed Marcus Price this past weekend. Not sure about Colombo. Look down at bottom of page.


http://www.dallascowboys.com/news.cfm?id=D4AEE7AB-0886-3E94-17B8637196559265

 

[Hiero]

fb is a situation that is really gotten on my nerves. why the hell did parcells keep Polite? just because he can catch somewhat decently? *** is that. we should have kept jamar martin at least he can block without being pancaked every play like Polite. FB is a huge need we can get Matt Bernstein from Wisconsin who is a great blocker or a few other guys, but its clear we need a big bulldozer, not a small half hb/fb who can do nothing good and constantly is being run over.

We need another blocking te, probably FA. Pierce was a good young talent i think, but this injury may have set him back. Ryan has too many injuries, and Campbells career is probably over after this year. Having a big physical TE would take a lot of pressure off Witten.

FS is also a huge need. we need a cover FS not Keith Davis doing his mini-me impersonation of Roy Williams. Seriously why did bill ever think this guy was starting material, does special teams play weigh that heavily with him that'd he'd take such a huge risk with this guy? Luckily Pile is doing ok, but we need to draft a speedy tall FS with good cover skills on the first day. There are a few good ones too choose from, Huff, Landry, Peprah, Watkins etc.

Burnett needs to step up, and we need another good starter at lb. whether burnett plays ilb or olb he needs to start stepping it up, plus we need more depth at lb. if burnett is gonna be an olb we need to draft an ILB who is huge like 260 lbs I would love to get a Trotter like LB here. 6'3 280 of run stuffing physical hitting goodness would be perfect. ( I drafted this guy on Madden and he is kicking *** :laugh2: )

We need a WR with serious speed, and not just Terry Glenn speed, we need a guy who can make big plays after the catch as well as big catches. Hank Baskett or Santonio Holmes( great rac for a big time TD other week), or even Sinorice Moss ( did you see his jukes and quicks on that TD this past week?).
Either way we need youth and playmaking at WR and we need it immediately if we are to compete for super bowl.

We need to draft an OT first day. Tucker is decent, and so is Petitti but if we could get a stud i'd easily say goodbye to their starting roles and move them to backup. Will depend a lot on how Flozell comes back, if he is back with a renewed fire (i somehow doubt this honestly based on the past) our OL will be much better. but I personally think Flozell may never be the same, and with his old age we need an OT. We also need a big road grading Larry Allen type guy at guard depth. Rivera and Allen are too old not to have solid replacements ready for them.

QB imo we have a big need for a young QB. I've personally got very little hope of Henson ever being that, he may be 30 by the time he ever "gets it". Romo is obviously never going to be a starter. so this leaves a big hole. get rid of one of these guys and draft a young QB this year or more than likely 2007. 2007 is a big QB class, this one is pretty lacking. I'd love to see us somehow steal Quinn or Vince Young but i doubt that happens, both will be fighting for the #1 spot in 07 imo. (yes i do like young at QB and would like him on the team behind Bledsoe to develop.)

That's about it. Basically we need a huge infusion of youth and speed and talent on Offense. Our defense is basically set except for FS and some lb's. Offense and more specifically offensive line will determine our ability to compete for a superbowl this year and the next few years.

I honestly believe this team is three players away from being a true Super Bowl contender.

1) A true, bull-dozer at FB. BP's love for a do-it-all FB has left us with a can't-do-a-thing FB in Polite. Let's look in the mirror here and remind ourselves what the SOLE purpose of a FB is these days ... to act as a lead blocker for the franchise RB. Ask Emmitt how valuable Moose was to him.

Using Witten, Campbell, and Spears as lead blockers has failed miserably. We need a low to the ground, stout, hardnosed lead blockers ... not someone who will stand a defender up, but someone who can get low and knock him to the ground.

2) FS - Keith Davis just isn't cutting it. Neither is Pile. Our CB's have held up amazingly in lieu of Davis' inability to cover. If we didn't have Henry, our 2ndary would be toast.

We need a true ballhawking FS in the same vein as Thomas Everitt and George Teague. Guys who can cover and hit.

3) LOLB - Fujita and Burnett aren't getting it done. Maybe Burnett needs more time and I have faith in his development, but Singleton's injury is hurting more than I expected. I would expect OLB to a TOP priority in next year's draft.

If we can solve these issues, we're headed to a Super Bowl. If we can take care of these three problem areas, then issues at OT and Center won't be as prevailent, because he'd be dominating our opponents.

I'd expect a FS and FB to be obtained via FA, and we'll draft a stud OLB.

But it's hard to look into next year ... questions still arise. We're old at WR and QB ... and those two positions are our strengths this year. They may not be next year.

 

[Hiero]

How about: Vanderjagt, LeCharles Bentley and Chris Hope for the first 3?

id love all three, just dont see them all coming, especially vanderjagt.

 

[calico]

As for the FS, I would take Huff out of Texas in the first round in a heartbeat. The guy would fit perfectly along side Roy Williams and is very good in coverage.

 

[Glenn Carano]

As for the FS, I would take Huff out of Texas in the first round in a heartbeat. The guy would fit perfectly along side Roy Williams and is very good in coverage.

What a homer.

 

[Yeagermeister]

We had a bulldozing FB but Parcells cut him...Jamar Martin

 

[Juke99]

We had a bulldozing FB but Parcells cut him...Jamar Martin

Oh NOOOOOOOO....I am praying Hos doesn't see this.

 

[Cbz40]

Oh NOOOOOOOO....I am praying Hos doesn't see this.

That's why Yeag posted it.....He wants Hos to see it.

 

[Kilyin]

Darian Barnes did a better job than Polite..

 

[DallasDomination]

Best FB in the NFL = NEil from the Chargers



I've been on his BAndwagon all season.......Get anyone that can do half what he does and I'll be happy.

 

[ManofSteel2331]

cowboys players aren't the problem, 4 loses by total of 13 points is it? the problem is we dont execute when the chance is there. missed field goal in seattle, missed field goal on turkey day. conseravative play calling anyone? need a punch out, way too many close games. look at the first philly game. aggressive in the beginning, went for the knockout...got the big lead, ran the ball in the second half, won the time of possesson. could easily be 9-2? 10-1? lol if we were more aggressive. our players are playing great, that's not the problem.

 

[Eddie]

cowboys players aren't the problem, 4 loses by total of 13 points is it? the problem is we dont execute when the chance is there. missed field goal in seattle, missed field goal on turkey day. conseravative play calling anyone? need a punch out, way too many close games. look at the first philly game. aggressive in the beginning, went for the knockout...got the big lead, ran the ball in the second half, won the time of possesson. could easily be 9-2? 10-1? lol if we were more aggressive. our players are playing great, that's not the problem.

We keep talking about how we COULD be 11-0. Unfortunately, the law of averages comes into play when we play games close to the vest.

We won 3 games outright. Of the remaining 8 games, we won/lost all of them by only a few points. The law of averages comes in heavily in that regards ... thus, we split the 8 games, 4-4.

We currently don't have the players to dominate every opponent ala the Colts. BP is playing to our strengths, which gives us the best chance of winning. 7-4 is a considerable achievement ... we COULD be 3-8.

We're a few solid players away from being a true contender. THEN, we can talk about dominating other teams. Until then, we're going to play the same way we've always played ... close and to the very end.