Will Today be a Big News Day?

[Woods]

Did we ever tender Crayton? If not, that'd better happen today.

I think we do that today for about $1.3mm. We'd get a 2nd rounder if we were to lose him with that tender, I think.

 

[Sandyf]

The Headlines for tomorrow will probably start with Stewart being signed as the DC with Bowles being the asst. DC/secondary coach.

Bledsoe will be released today, saving close to 6 mil in cap space.

Crayton, Reeves, Jones and a few others will be tendered. Expect Crayton to get a 1st round tender not a 2nd round, Reeves probably a 7th round, and I expect Jones to actually get a 2nd round tender. Tender for 1st round is 1.8 mill, 2nd round is 1.3 million.

If Colombo signs, it will probably be later this afternoon and I think he will.

Grammatica wants to be back and I expect he will but really not that big a hurry to sign him. If he takes what we offer today, great but he might want to test the market and we would let him since Martinez is on the roster.

Coleman will probably be back but not much more than the vet minimum but I could see him testing the market especially with Zimmer in Atlanta.

Not only does FA open at midnight + 1 minute tonight but so does the trading season and that is something no one has discussed. Wonder what the thoughts are on that since we have Zimmer in Atlanta and they need DEs, SS, CB, OG, and WR. We have Phillips which is very familiar with San Diego, Payton in New Orleans who have a few needs especially at TE. Still the connection due to Parcells with Cleveland. Always have the connection with Denver and Oakland with Jerry. So who knows what will go down.

 

[Hostile]

It's a shame he doesn't have the "mentality" to be a backup. What was good enough for a Hall of Famer like Johnny Unitas, for example, isn't good enough for Drew. He could've worked on his short passing game to make up for his lack of mobility, he could've gone into the Thanksgiving game to mop up for Romo to show support of the team, he could've hung around here for another year or two and been a mentor for Romo.

It's probably just as well that he'll be gone soon. He's a beggar who wants to be a chooser.

Very good point. I don't get the sense of entitlement that some athletes display. Meanwhile there are others like a Trent Dilfer who will play the good soldier and not do anything to disrupt a team and when called upon can win you some games. That is why Steve Beuerlein is one of my all time favorite backups here in Dallas. Did a fantastic job winning 5 games when Troy was hurt, then didn't make any waves. He earned the shot he got as the guy in Carolina IMO.

 

[Hostile]

It's hard for anyone that has been a prolific QB his entire career to *switch* to being nothing more than a backup. This guy is high up on almost all of the QB lists of records. It would be like Emmitt Smith taking a backup role. It just wouldn't go over very well. It would be a lot easier for a guy who didn't have such a prolific career. Like say a Brad Johnson. Well, Bledsoe isn't Brad Johnson.

Bledsoe also isn't a Unitas, as PercyHoward pointed out. He can't stand in that man's shadow.

 

[TNCowboy]

Bledsoe also isn't a Unitas, as PercyHoward pointed out. He can't stand in that man's shadow.

Not even close.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Bledsoe also isn't a Unitas, as PercyHoward pointed out. He can't stand in that man's shadow.

What about Brett Farve? No way should he be a starting QB anymore, but would make a great backup. Will he? Nope. He would rather play to break records while bringing the Packers to the bottom of the pile instead of being a backup and letting the team progress.

I see them in the same light. While Bledsoe wasn't one of the greatest QBs of all time, you cannot deny what he has done. I see him very Jim Kelly like. He has the skills, just not the ability to finish. Say what you will, with his numbers; without a doubt he will stand next to Unitas in the HoF.

 

[Hostile]

What about Brett Farve? No way should he be a starting QB anymore, but would make a great backup. Will he? Nope. He would rather play to break records while bringing the Packers to the bottom of the pile instead of being a backup and letting the team progress.

I see them in the same light. While Bledsoe wasn't one of the greatest QBs of all time, you cannot deny what he has done. I see him very Jim Kelly like. He has the skills, just not the ability to finish. Say what you will, with his numbers; without a doubt he will stand next to Unitas in the HoF.

I disagree with you. I think Favre is definitely a starting qulaity QB in the NFL still. The Packers finished in 2nd place in the NFCN, and I think a lot of that is because of his play at QB in 2006. They were a basement dweller if not for him.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I disagree with you. I think Favre is definitely a starting qulaity QB in the NFL still. The Packers finished in 2nd place in the NFCN, and I think a lot of that is because of his play at QB in 2006. They were a basement dweller if not for him.

Let me bring this accomplishment to light. The Packers were 2nd in their division. Problem is, all it took was a record of 8-8 which is exactly what the Packers record was. 3rd place was a shotty 6-10. Using the NCF North as a standard at which to measure has no credence. Farve had a 18TDs vs 18INTs and a 72.7 QB rating. While thats better than a few rookie QBs, it's not helping the Packers future and thats an undeniable truth. Farve isn't their future and he isn't going to take them back to the promise land.

 

[sago1]

No it isn't the same situation. Parcells wanted Gurode back cause he still genuinely believed Gurode had the ability to become a good center if he could handle the mental aspects of the job. Gurode sign that 1 year deal with understanding he get a real shot at the starting center job and he focused hard on the mental aspects & was able beat out Johnson; Gurode's physical aspects were never an issue.

Johnson on the other hand doesn't even appear to be on the Cowboys radar. While mentally he knows what must be done as the starting center, physically (despite his good size) he can't handle the big DL players he must deal with. Besides Johnson doesn't play any other OL positions unless Parcells had him learning OG job last year. BTW: Besides EJWhitely (who indeed drafted cause he could play at 5 OL positions) was told by Parcells before he injuried that he (Parcells) wanted Whitely to focus on Center & Guard jobs. We also have 2 other OL who can play center (believe we took them off other teams' PS) so we got 3 possibilities at center.

 

[Hostile]

Let me bring this accomplishment to light. The Packers were 2nd in their division. Problem is, all it took was a record of 8-8 which is exactly what the Packers record was. 3rd place was a shotty 6-10. Using the NCF North as a standard at which to measure has no credence. Farve had a 18TDs vs 18INTs and a 72.7 QB rating. While thats better than a few rookie QBs, it's not helping the Packers future and thats an undeniable truth. Farve isn't their future and he isn't going to take them back to the promise land.

Let me shed some light back on you.

NFCS 2nd place...Carolina Panthers...8-8.
NFCW 2nd place...St. Louis Rams...8-8.
NFCE 2nd place...Dallas Cowboys...9-7.

AFCN 2nd Place...Cincinnati Bengals...8-8.
AFCS 2nd place...Tennessee Titans...8-8.
AFCW 2nd place...Kansas City Chiefs, 9-7.

Only in the AFCE where the Jets finished at 10-6 is the 2nd place finisher in any division really a great season.

Green Bay was projected to finish in the dead last in their division and didn't. He was a big reason. Is he a Championship caliber QB? Not any more unless he has an incredible team around him. He doesn't.

 

[Portland Fanatic]

And notice he will not make 10 other post that say the same thing ...... you could learn something from that.

And knowing is half the battle ......

 

[AbeBeta]

No it isn't the same situation. Parcells wanted Gurode back cause he still genuinely believed Gurode had the ability to become a good center if he could handle the mental aspects of the job. Gurode sign that 1 year deal with understanding he get a real shot at the starting center job and he focused hard on the mental aspects & was able beat out Johnson; Gurode's physical aspects were never an issue.

Johnson on the other hand doesn't even appear to be on the Cowboys radar. While mentally he knows what must be done as the starting center, physically (despite his good size) he can't handle the big DL players he must deal with. Besides Johnson doesn't play any other OL positions unless Parcells had him learning OG job last year. BTW: Besides EJWhitely (who indeed drafted cause he could play at 5 OL positions) was told by Parcells before he injuried that he (Parcells) wanted Whitely to focus on Center & Guard jobs. We also have 2 other OL who can play center (believe we took them off other teams' PS) so we got 3 possibilities at center.

We had the exact same report on Gurode last year. Team wasn't going to re-sign him. He didn't get the sort of interest he wanted and came back. Gurode wasn't a priority last year and Johnson isn't one this year. Johnson was a backup G last year - he actually took a snap or two there in Seattle when Rivera got hurt.

You can't tell me that a team that is paper thin on the OL doesn't want their backup center back for the right price. Whitely got hurt in a freaking minicamp. Nobody knows nuthin' about what he can or can't do.

 

[sago1]

Exactly except we know he can play all OL positions and was told by Parcells. BW: One of the weaknesses cited when he was drafted was that he didn't have the opportunity to play long enough at one position but was constantly moved around because he athletic enough to play all positions. I could be wrong but I also seem recall he was a team captain and was excited about Cowboys drafting him cause he and his family Cowboy fans.

Don't expect much of him this year even tho he very smart cause he lost all of his season. But he should be fully recovered and fully able participate in offseason weight conditioning program so at least he will be physically ready for the NFL. I hope he good enough to make our PS; anything more then that is gravy.

 

[wileedog]

Very good point. I don't get the sense of entitlement that some athletes display. Meanwhile there are others like a Trent Dilfer who will play the good soldier and not do anything to disrupt a team and when called upon can win you some games. That is why Steve Beuerlein is one of my all time favorite backups here in Dallas. Did a fantastic job winning 5 games when Troy was hurt, then didn't make any waves. He earned the shot he got as the guy in Carolina IMO.

In fairness, I would have been shocked had Troy Aikman, without the concussions, played out the last few years of his career sitting on the bench.

Some guys, particularly QBs, just don't have that mentality.

And once you've made enough money in the league, as Drew has and obviously Troy did, there doesn't seem much point to doing it.

A guy like Dilfer probably always had something to prove. A guy like Beurlein had never gotten the big payday. Drew and Troy have/had neither of these issues.

Bledsoe is still playing at this point for a chance to lead a team to a SB, not to watch his team win one from the bench. He's already done that. I bet there's really no other point for him to play at this point in his career.

 

[Doomsday101]

Bledsoe may get released today: In order to avoid paying him a $1 million roster bonus on Friday the Cowboys will have to release quarterback Drew Bledsoe by 3 p.m. today. By cutting Bledsoe, the Cowboys would save $6 million in salary-cap space, and put them in the market for a backup QB.

Glenn to get bonus: Receiver Terry Glenn is due a $5 million roster bonus Friday, but owner and general manager Jerry Jones said last week Glenn will be paid. Under the new rules of the collective bargaining agreement, The Cowboys can prorate Glenn's roster bonus over the final four years of his contract to lower his salary-cap figure.

Clock ticking on Colombo: The Cowboys will lose exclusive negotiating rights by 11 p.m. today if they are unable to reach a deal with right tackle Marc Colombo.

The Cowboys met with Colombo's agents, Ken Kremer and Tom Condon, last week in Indianapolis and were scheduled to pick up the talks again this week. Colombo is the top priority after he solidified the right-tackle spot last season.

Briefly: The team has had talks with the agents for kicker Martin Gramatica and DE Kenyon Coleman. They do not plan on re-signing center Al Johnson, LB Al Singleton and safety Tony Parrish, who will be unrestricted free agents.

The Cowboys will tender qualifying offers to restricted free agents CB Nate Jones, CB Jacques Reeves, WR Patrick Crayton and LB Ryan Fowler. Crayton could receive the second-round tender worth $1.3 million, which would require a team to give up a second-round pick to sign him.

Jones, Reeves and Fowler will be tendered at $850,000, which would require teams to give up seventh-round picks for Jones and Reeves. Because Fowler was undrafted, the Cowboys would not receive compensation should he sign elsewhere. ... The Cowboys re-signed LB Junior Glymph to a one-year deal worth $510,000.

 

[Jimz31]

Well...we got the coach....

 

[kTXe]

Let me shed some light back on you.

NFCS 2nd place...Carolina Panthers...8-8.
NFCW 2nd place...St. Louis Rams...8-8.
NFCE 2nd place...Dallas Cowboys...9-7.

AFCN 2nd Place...Cincinnati Bengals...8-8.
AFCS 2nd place...Tennessee Titans...8-8.
AFCW 2nd place...Kansas City Chiefs, 9-7.

Only in the AFCE where the Jets finished at 10-6 is the 2nd place finisher in any division really a great season.

Green Bay was projected to finish in the dead last in their division and didn't. He was a big reason. Is he a Championship caliber QB? Not any more unless he has an incredible team around him. He doesn't.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Get Grammatica signed as well as an addition to your FA demands.

Something that not too many people are talking about.

Will Al Johnson be gone, it seems the majority feels he will be.

So do we pick up a center from some team, maybe off a practice squad or something.

Or...Do we wait until the draft and pick up a backup center.

Just something not many are talking about.

I think we'll be drafting a OG/C type player, and also keep in mind that they were talking about Whitley playing C

and about Marco Rivera, I think we'll see him get cut around June 1st, I think they take a look at him in mini-camp to see how healthy he is

 

[YosemiteSam]

Let me shed some light back on you.

So what you are saying is a .500 record is good enough? I hope not.

Anyhow, the Packers could have been 7-9 and still took 2nd place in the division. It just shows you how pathetic not only the NFCN is, but the entire NFC period.

 

[carphalen5150]

Al Johnson will end up in New England, Denver or Atlanta.

Denver would be a good spot for him IMO. I think he would excel in a zone blocking scheme, something that Atl is getting away from under Petrino.