The Sack
As a fan you never want to hear your players getting the 5th degree everytime they are interviewed; furthermore, its very aggrevating hearing the media press our head coach over TO at every press conference.
As a fan, we are tired of it, seriously. We don't want to hear questions about TO 24/7; instead, we want to hear questions about the secondary, Pat Watkins, the linebackers, Greg Ellis, Bobby Carpenter, etc.
Its become very evident that the media does infact fuel the flames when it comes to TO against Team XYZ. This has to be the same thing TO and the Eagles fans went through in Philly...its the media, plain and simple.
To the major media out there, get off Terrell Owens' sack and write about things that really matter. Its getting old fast, totally pathetic.
TO, you have my support!
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9/27/2006
9/19/2006
Cowboys Extend MLB Bradie James
The Cowboys have signed Bradie James to a 5-year extension. James will lock up the MLB position. We have a solid LB corps, and now the next question may be, what's next for LB Bobby Carpenter?
Carpenter has practiced and played mainly at the MLB position this year, so I am wondering where his playing time will fall now and in the future. We just signed free agent LB Akin Ayodele to play next to James at MLB, so you would think our MLBs are locked up there, and OLB Demarcus Ware isn't going anywhere. So what about OLB Greg Ellis? Ellis is looking like a beast at his new position, I don't see a change there right now.
It's actually a good thing to have this dilemma, we'll continue to see how the season unfolds for Carpenter and the rest of the linebackers.
The Cowboys have signed Bradie James to a 5-year extension. James will lock up the MLB position. We have a solid LB corps, and now the next question may be, what's next for LB Bobby Carpenter?
Carpenter has practiced and played mainly at the MLB position this year, so I am wondering where his playing time will fall now and in the future. We just signed free agent LB Akin Ayodele to play next to James at MLB, so you would think our MLBs are locked up there, and OLB Demarcus Ware isn't going anywhere. So what about OLB Greg Ellis? Ellis is looking like a beast at his new position, I don't see a change there right now.
It's actually a good thing to have this dilemma, we'll continue to see how the season unfolds for Carpenter and the rest of the linebackers.
9/14/2006
9/12/2006
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9/10/2006
Cowboys Lose 17-24
First thing on every Cowboys Fans thoughts are Bledsoe. Will Bledsoe be benched and Romo start next week against the rival Redskins? probably not. Yes, Bledsoe played horribly most of the game, but this is a team game, and there were alot of really boneheaded penalities and blown coverages here and there which culminated in our demise at Jacksonville. If Bledsoe continues to play horrible in another game or two, then maybe we'll get to some point of needed change, but its early and (15) more games need to be played.
On the positive side, you have to like what you saw from the rookies Pat Watkins and Jason Hatcher.
Demarcus Ware was on fire, and was a menace all day. I'm impressed and look forward to more from Ware this season.
Terence Newman held his own against the tall Jag receivers, pretty solid play from Newman.
Lets regroup and get ready for the Washington Redskins. Go Cowboys!
First thing on every Cowboys Fans thoughts are Bledsoe. Will Bledsoe be benched and Romo start next week against the rival Redskins? probably not. Yes, Bledsoe played horribly most of the game, but this is a team game, and there were alot of really boneheaded penalities and blown coverages here and there which culminated in our demise at Jacksonville. If Bledsoe continues to play horrible in another game or two, then maybe we'll get to some point of needed change, but its early and (15) more games need to be played.
On the positive side, you have to like what you saw from the rookies Pat Watkins and Jason Hatcher.
Demarcus Ware was on fire, and was a menace all day. I'm impressed and look forward to more from Ware this season.
Terence Newman held his own against the tall Jag receivers, pretty solid play from Newman.
Lets regroup and get ready for the Washington Redskins. Go Cowboys!
9/09/2006
Cowboys @ Jacksonville Predictions
At the end of the day, this game will come down to how our offensive line held up. We know what we have in our shutdown defense. This game will come down to that ever changing offensive line that has been Parcells' bane since his arrival in Dallas. Will this be the year the line holds up or will it be our downfall.
If the line cannot open up holes for the running game, we're in trouble.
If the line cannot block for Bledsoe, we're in trouble.
That's what this game is going to come down to.
That being said, I'm hoping for a solid performance from the big guys up front. If this happens, I see us scoring some points.
Predictions:
Cowboys 30 Jaguars 20 (if the line holds up)
Cowboys 17 Jaguars 16 (if the line sucks, late winning FG needed)
At the end of the day, this game will come down to how our offensive line held up. We know what we have in our shutdown defense. This game will come down to that ever changing offensive line that has been Parcells' bane since his arrival in Dallas. Will this be the year the line holds up or will it be our downfall.
If the line cannot open up holes for the running game, we're in trouble.
If the line cannot block for Bledsoe, we're in trouble.
That's what this game is going to come down to.
That being said, I'm hoping for a solid performance from the big guys up front. If this happens, I see us scoring some points.
Predictions:
Cowboys 30 Jaguars 20 (if the line holds up)
Cowboys 17 Jaguars 16 (if the line sucks, late winning FG needed)
9/04/2006
Practice Squad Players Signed
The practice squad was announced, and here are the initial players signed to the squad. The practice squad is never a final roster. Players can be signed and released throughout the year. So, don't be surprised if the squad changes a little throughout the year.
The Cowboys opted to sign another TE in Jerome Collins off the Rams waivers, and we passed on NT Montavious Stanley.
The practice squad was announced, and here are the initial players signed to the squad. The practice squad is never a final roster. Players can be signed and released throughout the year. So, don't be surprised if the squad changes a little throughout the year.
The Cowboys opted to sign another TE in Jerome Collins off the Rams waivers, and we passed on NT Montavious Stanley.
QB Matt Baker
G D'Anthony Batiste
LB Carl-Johan Bjork
DE Stephen Bowen
CB Quincy Butler
TE Jerome Collins (was in camp with St. Louis)
TE Tony Curtis
WR Skyler Green
RB Keylon Kincade
9/01/2006
Here's Your 53-Man Roster
I think the Cowboys already know who's going to make the team. Here's how I break down the 53-Man Roster.
OFFENSE
QB
1. Drew Bledsoe
2. Tony Romo
RB
3. Julius Jones
4. Marion Barber III
5. Tyson Thompson
WR
6. Terrell Owens
7. Terry Glenn
8. Patrick Crayton
9. Sam Hurd
10. Jamaica Rector
11. Terrence Copper
I think Copper squeeks in via his solid special teams play, Rector beats out Green, and Green could end up on the practice squad
TE
12. Jason Witten
13. Anthony Fasano
14. Ryan Hannam
FB
15. Lousaka Polite
OT
16. Flozell Adams
17. Marco Colombo
18. Rob Petitti
19. Pat McQuistan
20. Jason Fabini
Fabini makes the roster here, but it would not surprise me if he didn't, this will be a close call here
OG
21. Kyle Kosier
22. Marco Rivera
23. Cory Procter
C
24. Andre Gurode
25. Al Johnson
DEFENSE
DE
26. Chris Canty
27. Jay Ratliff
28. Marcus Spears
29. Jason Hatcher
NT
30. Jason Ferguson
31. Thomas Johnson or Montavious Stanley (too close to call)
If Montavious does not make the roster, he will be on the practice squad, he has a lot of upside
OLB
32. Demarcus Ware
33. Greg Ellis
34. Al Singleton
35. Kevin Burnett
36. Rocky Boiman
MLB
37. Bradie James
38. Akin Ayodele
39. Bobby Carpenter
40. Oliver Hoyte
Hoyte has played exceptional on special teams and at MLB, and Fowler could lose out here
CB
41. Terence Newman
42. Anthony Henry
43. Aaron Glenn
44. Jacques Reeves
45. Nate Jones
FS
46. Pat Watkins
47. Keith Davis
SS
48. Roy Williams
49. Abram Elam
DS
50. J.P. Ladoceur
P
51. Matt McBriar
K
52. Mike Vanderjagt
53. Shaun Suisham
I would hope we would not need to blow a roster spot on a kickoff guy, but its looking more and more like we may have no choice, She can't handle both duties
I think the Cowboys already know who's going to make the team. Here's how I break down the 53-Man Roster.
OFFENSE
QB
1. Drew Bledsoe
2. Tony Romo
RB
3. Julius Jones
4. Marion Barber III
5. Tyson Thompson
WR
6. Terrell Owens
7. Terry Glenn
8. Patrick Crayton
9. Sam Hurd
10. Jamaica Rector
11. Terrence Copper
I think Copper squeeks in via his solid special teams play, Rector beats out Green, and Green could end up on the practice squad
TE
12. Jason Witten
13. Anthony Fasano
14. Ryan Hannam
FB
15. Lousaka Polite
OT
16. Flozell Adams
17. Marco Colombo
18. Rob Petitti
19. Pat McQuistan
20. Jason Fabini
Fabini makes the roster here, but it would not surprise me if he didn't, this will be a close call here
OG
21. Kyle Kosier
22. Marco Rivera
23. Cory Procter
C
24. Andre Gurode
25. Al Johnson
DEFENSE
DE
26. Chris Canty
27. Jay Ratliff
28. Marcus Spears
29. Jason Hatcher
NT
30. Jason Ferguson
31. Thomas Johnson or Montavious Stanley (too close to call)
If Montavious does not make the roster, he will be on the practice squad, he has a lot of upside
OLB
32. Demarcus Ware
33. Greg Ellis
34. Al Singleton
35. Kevin Burnett
36. Rocky Boiman
MLB
37. Bradie James
38. Akin Ayodele
39. Bobby Carpenter
40. Oliver Hoyte
Hoyte has played exceptional on special teams and at MLB, and Fowler could lose out here
CB
41. Terence Newman
42. Anthony Henry
43. Aaron Glenn
44. Jacques Reeves
45. Nate Jones
FS
46. Pat Watkins
47. Keith Davis
SS
48. Roy Williams
49. Abram Elam
DS
50. J.P. Ladoceur
P
51. Matt McBriar
K
52. Mike Vanderjagt
53. Shaun Suisham
I would hope we would not need to blow a roster spot on a kickoff guy, but its looking more and more like we may have no choice, She can't handle both duties
8/27/2006
Bledsoe has done well this preseason, but...
Does Bledsoe have "lasting power"? The media wanted to create some QB Contraversy when Romo played in an entire preseason game, but then Bledsoe started again, and dazzled fans and the media with his great passes. We all know Bledsoe is one the most prolific QBs in NFL history, and he's done a lot in this league, so this should not be a big surprise to everyone.
Last year, we saw the same production from Bledsoe early on, but as the season progressed his production topped off and declined. Could this be attributed to the offensive line being decimated by injuries, or is it Bledsoe's "lasting power"
Can Bledsoe keep the same good production from start to end? This year we will see. I think the good thing about this offseason, training camp, and preseason has been Tony Romo. Right now, this is definitely Bledsoe's team this year, but if Bledsoe's "lasting power" fails towards the critical part of the second half of the season we will be hearing the calls for Romo to jumpstart the offense. Whether or not Parcells would pull Bledsoe during the season would be something else. Parcells usually sticks with his guys, but at some point he could do this, depending on the situation.
I like what I see in Bledsoe, the young receivers corps, and the offense as a whole. We should be good. Let's see how this unfolds.
Does Bledsoe have "lasting power"? The media wanted to create some QB Contraversy when Romo played in an entire preseason game, but then Bledsoe started again, and dazzled fans and the media with his great passes. We all know Bledsoe is one the most prolific QBs in NFL history, and he's done a lot in this league, so this should not be a big surprise to everyone.
Last year, we saw the same production from Bledsoe early on, but as the season progressed his production topped off and declined. Could this be attributed to the offensive line being decimated by injuries, or is it Bledsoe's "lasting power"
Can Bledsoe keep the same good production from start to end? This year we will see. I think the good thing about this offseason, training camp, and preseason has been Tony Romo. Right now, this is definitely Bledsoe's team this year, but if Bledsoe's "lasting power" fails towards the critical part of the second half of the season we will be hearing the calls for Romo to jumpstart the offense. Whether or not Parcells would pull Bledsoe during the season would be something else. Parcells usually sticks with his guys, but at some point he could do this, depending on the situation.
I like what I see in Bledsoe, the young receivers corps, and the offense as a whole. We should be good. Let's see how this unfolds.
8/23/2006
How's That 2004 Draft Class Doing?
Parcells has stated time and time again that you build your team through the draft. Let's take a look back at the Cowboys 2004 Draft Class and see how this crop is doing heading into the 2006 Season.
Day1
2 (11, 43) - Julius Jones, Notre Dame (starting RB)
2 (20, 52) - Jacob Rogers, USC (Injured,Cut,Bust)
3 (20, 83) - Stephen Peterman, Louisiana State (Cut)
DAY2
4 (25, 121) - Bruce Thornton, Georgia (Cut)
5 (12, 144) - Sean Ryan, Boston College (Injury Riddled, may not make the cut this year)
7 (4, 205) - Nathan Jones, Rutgers (Probably makes the cut)
7 (15, 216) - Patrick Crayton, NW Oklahoma State (#3WR)
7 (22, 223) - Jacques Reeves, Purdue (Probably makes the cut)
When you look at this draft class, you truly see an average to good crop here. RB Julius Jones headlines the group. Julius is in his 3rd year, and has yet to have that "magical" year, the type of Emmitt Smith year we have not had since the '90s. Jones has the potential, but he has been sidelined the last two years by bad luck.
Rogers was injured before we drafted him, and he never became anything but a complete and uttter BUST.
Parcells stuck by Peterman despite his injuries, unfortunately time ran out on Peterman. Cory Procter overcame him on the depth chart, and Peterman was released today.
Bruce Thornton had big potential coming out of college as the team captain of the Georgia Bulldog defense, unfortunately Thornton never developed into anything.
Sean Ryan is another player that has been given plenty of time to contribute and make the team, but this may be the year he is cut. Ryan has been on and off the roster the past couple of years. His days are numbered with the drafting of Fasano and the signing of Hannam.
Nate Jones is the man of mystery, he never gets any attention at all, good or bad, but Parcells recently stated that each year it becomes harder and harder to cut Jones. Jones will be cutting it very close this year. He may or may not make this team this year, we'll know in the coming days.
Patrick Crayton was the 2nd day gem in this draft class. Crayton came into camp and turned heads ever since. He has solid hands, and makes plays after the catch. As a former QB, Crayton knows where to position himself when he runs his routes. The only knock on Crayton is his durability. Patrick Crayton and Julius Jones share the same hardships, just wishing to complete a full season.
Jacques Reeves continues to make the team every year due to his committment to the game, he's a solid back up and a versatile player that Parcells likes in the secondary. Reeves should make the team once again.
Summary:
Day 1 is a near washout with the exception of Julius Jones. Day 2 is interesting, the last (3) picks were 7th rounders and all remain on the team, unlike the higher picks before them. If you remember Parcells made some trades to acquire those 7th rounders, once again applying his theory of being in the "Talent Acquisition Business" even during the NFL draft back in 2004.
Parcells has stated time and time again that you build your team through the draft. Let's take a look back at the Cowboys 2004 Draft Class and see how this crop is doing heading into the 2006 Season.
Day1
2 (11, 43) - Julius Jones, Notre Dame (starting RB)
2 (20, 52) - Jacob Rogers, USC (Injured,Cut,Bust)
3 (20, 83) - Stephen Peterman, Louisiana State (Cut)
DAY2
4 (25, 121) - Bruce Thornton, Georgia (Cut)
5 (12, 144) - Sean Ryan, Boston College (Injury Riddled, may not make the cut this year)
7 (4, 205) - Nathan Jones, Rutgers (Probably makes the cut)
7 (15, 216) - Patrick Crayton, NW Oklahoma State (#3WR)
7 (22, 223) - Jacques Reeves, Purdue (Probably makes the cut)
When you look at this draft class, you truly see an average to good crop here. RB Julius Jones headlines the group. Julius is in his 3rd year, and has yet to have that "magical" year, the type of Emmitt Smith year we have not had since the '90s. Jones has the potential, but he has been sidelined the last two years by bad luck.
Rogers was injured before we drafted him, and he never became anything but a complete and uttter BUST.
Parcells stuck by Peterman despite his injuries, unfortunately time ran out on Peterman. Cory Procter overcame him on the depth chart, and Peterman was released today.
Bruce Thornton had big potential coming out of college as the team captain of the Georgia Bulldog defense, unfortunately Thornton never developed into anything.
Sean Ryan is another player that has been given plenty of time to contribute and make the team, but this may be the year he is cut. Ryan has been on and off the roster the past couple of years. His days are numbered with the drafting of Fasano and the signing of Hannam.
Nate Jones is the man of mystery, he never gets any attention at all, good or bad, but Parcells recently stated that each year it becomes harder and harder to cut Jones. Jones will be cutting it very close this year. He may or may not make this team this year, we'll know in the coming days.
Patrick Crayton was the 2nd day gem in this draft class. Crayton came into camp and turned heads ever since. He has solid hands, and makes plays after the catch. As a former QB, Crayton knows where to position himself when he runs his routes. The only knock on Crayton is his durability. Patrick Crayton and Julius Jones share the same hardships, just wishing to complete a full season.
Jacques Reeves continues to make the team every year due to his committment to the game, he's a solid back up and a versatile player that Parcells likes in the secondary. Reeves should make the team once again.
Summary:
Day 1 is a near washout with the exception of Julius Jones. Day 2 is interesting, the last (3) picks were 7th rounders and all remain on the team, unlike the higher picks before them. If you remember Parcells made some trades to acquire those 7th rounders, once again applying his theory of being in the "Talent Acquisition Business" even during the NFL draft back in 2004.
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