It will be interesting to see how Ratliff plays against the Dolphins and the rest of the season. This is a big chance for him and hope he can take advantage of it. If he can truly show he can handle the job, it is entirely possible the job could be his permanently after Ferguson departure in 2009. As a backup DE/DT, Ratliff's salary is decent. As the starting future DT for the Cowboys, this promotion could secure his financial future.