We need a DOMINANT Oline for "The Romo"

[NoLuv4Jerry]

I like the way you guys are talking...the biggest KEY to our 90s run WAS the offensive line. It keeps your QB from getting killed...it keeps DL from getting kill shots on your RB...it allows your playmakers on the outside to get open...bottom line, when you find the right QB you MUST do everything to keep him producitve for 8 - 10 years. So you gotta have a solid running game and keep solid versatile weapons on the outside. We need to address the OL this offseason AND we need to groom a top flight WR. The Pats problem can be traced to the arrogance of the organization. Deion Branch was not worth the scratch he asked for...but they should NEVER let it get to that point. Here's to letting Romo leading us for the next 8 - 10 years.

 

[speedkilz88]

So far Romo hasn't been hit that much, Aikman was always taking shots. The future line is looking good with McQuistan-Kosier-Gurode-RG-Colombo.
They need to find a future RG, whether its Procter or Berger, I don't know.

The run blocking has been pretty darn good if you look at the overall stats and run blocking usually improves the more a line works together.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Did it ever occur to you that this offensive line wasn't that bad to begin with?

I mean really.

Right now the guys that are performing the best are the three least expensive in Gurode, Colombo and Kosier.

You may have "grandiose" plans for getting rid of Rivera and Adams but it doesn't work that way...

McQ IS pencilled in for the LT spot-- book it.

IF Adams is released (50/50 in my estimation) I could see drafting an OT early come next draft BUT if Adams is retained then forget drafting an OT early-- it won't happen.

I think Rivera's replacement is already on this roster BUT I think the guy plays another season.

Gurode needs to be resigned or we'll be drafting a center early come April.

 

[ghst187]

If the way we've been playing the last few games continues to the end of the season, I'd really be surprised if we made any dramatic changes on the OL. I could see all 5 of the same starters back next year (since Flo and Rivera's contract may make it more sense to just keep them and draft a few guys or pick up a few young, cheaper FAs). I'm okay with Kosier. I think he does a pretty good job. He's not going to a PB, but he holds his own, pulls well, and has gotten better against the all-out blitzes (but we'll really find out when Philly comes to town)
If McQ is our future LT then that's great! I would still like to see us get Steinbach to replace Rivera. I think Rivera has been terrible.
I think Al Johnson is a goner. Gurode gets resigned.
Whitley will be back who can back up Gurode at C and also back up at G.
I tend to think Fabini will be gone but he and BP have a love-affair so who knows. Be nice to keep him on the cheap as a backup.
Colombo is a keeper for sure.
Rivera needs to go. Although I'm not sure if his contract won't force us to just keep him and bring in some young competition either via draft or a young, cheaper FA. As stated, I'd prefer to replace him with Steinbach but I fear that Steinbach will want a Steve Hutchinson-type contract, which we absolutely will not pay. I'm not sure if there will be a Kosier-type guy out there or not.
LT hinges upon McQ. Flo will get one more season (per his contract) and then he'll walk. If the coaches feel that McQ is definitely the future at LT, which I tend to think that they do, then we don't need to use a first day pick on a T. (although if we do, Jake Long is my pick)

On a related note, if we don't think we need to go after a first day OL in the draft, our options are WIDE open as to what we can do. We'd have the draft freedom to package a few picks and jump to the top to grab a bigtime playmaker (my choice would be Calvin Johnson) or we could trade out of the first completely and stockpile 3-4 extra draft picks. Either scenario sounds great.

I forgot about Proctor. We really may not need to do anything drastic along the OL other than develop McQ and Proctor and churn the backups on the roster...maybe a few late round gems again....
We're pretty well positioned all over the roster.

 

[stealth]

The line hasn't been playing too bad since tony got in there, as mentions our run blocking needs work but the rest is pretty OK. No o-line in the league stops every defensive player every single snap and to expect them too is silly. Maybe Romo's improvisational skills are what make him good, maybe he needs pressure sometimes cause thats when the guys change the play on the fly and big plays happen. If we had the best o-line in football, I am not sure I wouldn't want bledslow back in there ripping 70 yard bombs all day long.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

The line hasn't been playing too bad since tony got in there, as mentions our run blocking needs work but the rest is pretty OK. No o-line in the league stops every defensive player every single snap and to expect them too is silly. Maybe Romo's improvisational skills are what make him good, maybe he needs pressure sometimes cause thats when the guys change the play on the fly and big plays happen. If we had the best o-line in football, I am not sure I wouldn't want bledslow back in there ripping 70 yard bombs all day long.

Oh that is just crazy... when he had time he threw INT's.... WOW... good post

 

[stealth]

Oh that is just crazy... when he had time he threw INT's.... WOW... good post

dude bledsoe tears teams up if he has blocking, thats his knock his entire carreer and he can throw the ball for a mile . If he has all the blocking in the world TO and Terry Glenn can beat the coverage. He thinks he has pressure even when he doesn't cause the guy was shell shocked. Thats not the same thing as him knowing he had a line that could protect him all day and night. So many want to hate on bledsoe, but Frankly if you protect him like he is a faberge egg back there He can throw with anyone in the league.

 

[cowboyz]

they need to keep this same oline for another year, there is a benefit to having a line play together, which hasn't happened in a while. rivera has not been getting beat that badly since romo has been in. hopefully another year will allow flozell to recover some quickness.

sure they need to replace rivera, but that's the future not next year.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

dude bledsoe tears teams up if he has blocking, thats his knock his entire carreer and he can throw the ball for a mile . If he has all the blocking in the world TO and Terry Glenn can beat the coverage. He thinks he has pressure even when he doesn't cause the guy was shell shocked. Thats not the same thing as him knowing he had a line that could protect him all day and night. So many want to hate on bledsoe, but Frankly if you protect him like he is a faberge egg back there He can throw with anyone in the league.

Dude... I dont hate on Bledsoe... I have posted that many times.... BUT... he is STILL making bad decisions this far into his career... no excuses

 

[big dog cowboy]

Did it ever occur to you that this offensive line wasn't that bad to begin with?

2005 - LA, Johnson, Petitti
2006 - Kosier, Gurode, Colombo

It was so great we replaced 3 starters just this year. Not trying to crack back at ya Mikey but.....

 

[MichaelWinicki]

dude bledsoe tears teams up if he has blocking, thats his knock his entire carreer and he can throw the ball for a mile . If he has all the blocking in the world TO and Terry Glenn can beat the coverage. He thinks he has pressure even when he doesn't cause the guy was shell shocked. Thats not the same thing as him knowing he had a line that could protect him all day and night. So many want to hate on bledsoe, but Frankly if you protect him like he is a faberge egg back there He can throw with anyone in the league.

That applies to any QB in the NFL.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

2005 - LA, Johnson, Petitti
2006 - Kosier, Gurode, Colombo

It was so great we replaced 3 starters just this year. Not trying to crack back at ya Mikey but.....

I was referring to the "here & now" BDC.

 

[stealth]

That applies to any QB in the NFL.

not any, but most. I just like that bledsoe has a cannon. I don't know that there are that many in the league that have his arm strength.

 

[baj1dallas]

Your reasoning doesn't make any sense. All they need is a second or third rounder to eventually replace Rivera and then take some chances on FAs and later round picks to challenge Colombo.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

not any, but most. I just like that bledsoe has a cannon. I don't know that there are that many in the league that have his arm strength.

The point is ANY NFL QB can rip apart a defense IF they are allotted enough time. It's kind of a goofy statement-- sorta like saying "If I had a lot of money I'd be rich".

 

[Marktui]

What has Flo done in the last few games to merit this? Who do you think will replace him? You want a rookie blocking for his blindside next year? Remember, he is only one year removed from the knee injury, it should be stronger next season.

 

[stealth]

The point is ANY NFL QB can rip apart a defense IF they are allotted enough time. It's kind of a goofy statement-- sorta like saying "If I had a lot of money I'd be rich".

not really I am in love with his arm strength and the way it stretches a field. I said that if we had the best oline in football I am not sure I wouldn't want bledsoe in there, and the other guy acted like that was idiotic. Point of thread was we need the best line in football for tony. I was counter pointing it with bledsoe might be better suited to a team with the best line in the league.

 

[theogt]

2005 - LA, Johnson, Petitti
2006 - Kosier, Gurode, Colombo

It was so great we replaced 3 starters just this year. Not trying to crack back at ya Mikey but.....

The real test will be how man starters are replaced next year from this O-line. I suspect that number is zero.

 

[Angus]

If Dallas wants to build a dynasty I think it will rely on the draft to bring it replacements for aging players. The redhead McQuistan is here to relieve Adams when it is time; Rector can replace Glenn; Hurd and Austin can take over for Owens. The reason Parcells keeps generating more players from other teams' practice squads and claiming those good ones cut for expediency is because Ireland has identified those who have the potential to be starters with adequate coaching, I believe. Don't use cap space on free agents; use it to keep the players you have until it is time to replace or trade them for more picks. Look at it for the long haul.

 

[big dog cowboy]

The real test will be how man starters are replaced next year from this O-line. I suspect that number is zero.

For 2007 you may be right. For 2008 the number could be 2.