DMN Blog Stuff: Henson, TO, Romo, Roster guesses
Romo still hot topic
I've done a few national radio shows the past few days and there still seems to be this idea that Tony Romo is going to beat out Drew Bledsoe for the starting job. People, it ain't gonna happen.
The only way Romo plays -- barring injury -- is if Bledsoe is horrific. There is nothing in his resume to suggest that will happen. He completed 60 percent of his passes with 23 touchdowns and 17 interceptions last season.
FYI: Dallas hasn't had a quarterback with a +6 quarterback ratio since Aikman had 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on a rooty-poot 6-10 team in 1997.
Posted by Jean-Jacques Taylor at 11:21 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Does anyone watch Cold Pizza?
Who's watching a sports show at 11 a.m. on a weekday?
For no apparent reason, I'm currently listening to Skip Bayless, and Woody Paige make passionate arguments on topics they have no clue about.
One of the show's anchors, Dana Jacobson, had the good sense to book a local columnist for back-to-back appearances two weeks ago.
Posted by Matt Mosley at 11:06 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
NYT draws strength from this blog...
If you don't mind registering, check out this story by my friend Clifton Brown of The New York Times.
Brown was obviously inspired by our lunch at Boston Market yesterday. Word of warning: He's writing about You Know Who.
Posted by Matt Mosley at 11:02 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Henson update...
Talked to Drew Henson for a little while yesterday.
He and his agent have been in touch with five teams, but he doesn't expect anything to happen until Monday.
Henson said the teams want to finish the preseason before making any moves. He was as shocked as the rest of us when the Raiders unearthed 38-year-old Jeff George earlier this week.
I do know that Keyshawn Johnson is lobbying for Henson in Charlotte. Henson has a close relationship with the Panthers' quarterbacks coach, but remember that one of Bill Parcells' best pals, Dan Henning, is the offensive coordinator.
Posted by Matt Mosley at 10:44 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Terrell Owens note of the day
Since some people have mentioned the Cowboys should cut Terrell Owens, what would be the salary cap implications?
If the Cowboys cut him -- and just for the record that seems SO OUT THERE -- it would cost the Cowboys $1.6 million, which is the yearly proration of his signing bonus this year and $3.4 million next year. Owens is scheduled to count $6.66 million (yes, 666, we get it) this year, so it would free up $5 million against the cap.
But again, this IS SO OUT THERE.
If Owens were to be cut, don't you think opposing defenses would put, oh, say six defenders on Terry Glenn, which perhaps would limit his effectiveness?
Posted by Todd Archer at 10:41 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Roster decisions
Bill Parcells isn't saying exactly what positions he's going over in his mind when it comes to the 53-man roster, but here's a guess:
OFFENSIVE TACKLE: He says they could take five on the 53-man roster. They could, but it doesn't seem like a wise move for the gameday roster when he will dress only eight offensive linemen. It's coming down to Jason Fabini and Rob Petitti. Fabini was given a $1.6 million signing bonus in the offseason and the Cowboys invested a full season in Petitti last year. This might be there toughest decision.
RUNNING BACK/TIGHT END: Sean Ryan, Tony Curtis and Lousaka Polite are in this mix. Polite would be the only true fullback on the roster, which would be good for the short-yardage situations. Ryan is a better blocker than Curtis and more game ready, but Curtis has come on as a receiver.
INSIDE LINEBACKER: Ryan Fowler, Oliver Hoyte are in contention for the final spot. Hoyte, an undrafted free agent, has been a surprise. Fowler has experience and is a valuable special teams player. My guess is Fowler sticks and Hoyte goes to the practice squad.
WIDE RECEIVER: Parcells is saying too many good things to cut Jamaica Rector, which puts Skyler Green in trouble. Sam Hurd has been a find in training camp, but he is not as polished a special teamer as Terrance Copper. If you go with the premise that Rector is the fourth receiver, then Green, Hurd and Copper are up for the final spot. Green would be tough to slip through waivers because teams will pull out their draft reports on him and see what he did at LSU. Hurd has the size Parcells wants at receiver. Copper is an effective special teamer and has experience. This one is too close to call. A lot will depend on Thursday night's final preseason game.
Posted by Todd Archer at 10:35 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
I've done a few national radio shows the past few days and there still seems to be this idea that Tony Romo is going to beat out Drew Bledsoe for the starting job. People, it ain't gonna happen.
The only way Romo plays -- barring injury -- is if Bledsoe is horrific. There is nothing in his resume to suggest that will happen. He completed 60 percent of his passes with 23 touchdowns and 17 interceptions last season.
FYI: Dallas hasn't had a quarterback with a +6 quarterback ratio since Aikman had 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on a rooty-poot 6-10 team in 1997.
Posted by Jean-Jacques Taylor at 11:21 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Does anyone watch Cold Pizza?
Who's watching a sports show at 11 a.m. on a weekday?
For no apparent reason, I'm currently listening to Skip Bayless, and Woody Paige make passionate arguments on topics they have no clue about.
One of the show's anchors, Dana Jacobson, had the good sense to book a local columnist for back-to-back appearances two weeks ago.
Posted by Matt Mosley at 11:06 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
NYT draws strength from this blog...
If you don't mind registering, check out this story by my friend Clifton Brown of The New York Times.
Brown was obviously inspired by our lunch at Boston Market yesterday. Word of warning: He's writing about You Know Who.
Posted by Matt Mosley at 11:02 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Henson update...
Talked to Drew Henson for a little while yesterday.
He and his agent have been in touch with five teams, but he doesn't expect anything to happen until Monday.
Henson said the teams want to finish the preseason before making any moves. He was as shocked as the rest of us when the Raiders unearthed 38-year-old Jeff George earlier this week.
I do know that Keyshawn Johnson is lobbying for Henson in Charlotte. Henson has a close relationship with the Panthers' quarterbacks coach, but remember that one of Bill Parcells' best pals, Dan Henning, is the offensive coordinator.
Posted by Matt Mosley at 10:44 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Terrell Owens note of the day
Since some people have mentioned the Cowboys should cut Terrell Owens, what would be the salary cap implications?
If the Cowboys cut him -- and just for the record that seems SO OUT THERE -- it would cost the Cowboys $1.6 million, which is the yearly proration of his signing bonus this year and $3.4 million next year. Owens is scheduled to count $6.66 million (yes, 666, we get it) this year, so it would free up $5 million against the cap.
But again, this IS SO OUT THERE.
If Owens were to be cut, don't you think opposing defenses would put, oh, say six defenders on Terry Glenn, which perhaps would limit his effectiveness?
Posted by Todd Archer at 10:41 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
Roster decisions
Bill Parcells isn't saying exactly what positions he's going over in his mind when it comes to the 53-man roster, but here's a guess:
OFFENSIVE TACKLE: He says they could take five on the 53-man roster. They could, but it doesn't seem like a wise move for the gameday roster when he will dress only eight offensive linemen. It's coming down to Jason Fabini and Rob Petitti. Fabini was given a $1.6 million signing bonus in the offseason and the Cowboys invested a full season in Petitti last year. This might be there toughest decision.
RUNNING BACK/TIGHT END: Sean Ryan, Tony Curtis and Lousaka Polite are in this mix. Polite would be the only true fullback on the roster, which would be good for the short-yardage situations. Ryan is a better blocker than Curtis and more game ready, but Curtis has come on as a receiver.
INSIDE LINEBACKER: Ryan Fowler, Oliver Hoyte are in contention for the final spot. Hoyte, an undrafted free agent, has been a surprise. Fowler has experience and is a valuable special teams player. My guess is Fowler sticks and Hoyte goes to the practice squad.
WIDE RECEIVER: Parcells is saying too many good things to cut Jamaica Rector, which puts Skyler Green in trouble. Sam Hurd has been a find in training camp, but he is not as polished a special teamer as Terrance Copper. If you go with the premise that Rector is the fourth receiver, then Green, Hurd and Copper are up for the final spot. Green would be tough to slip through waivers because teams will pull out their draft reports on him and see what he did at LSU. Hurd has the size Parcells wants at receiver. Copper is an effective special teamer and has experience. This one is too close to call. A lot will depend on Thursday night's final preseason game.
Posted by Todd Archer at 10:35 AM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)
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