Leaders wanted
by The Grizz
The Dallas Cowboys are still searching for leaders on their team. Some of the guys who you might expect to be leaders just aren’t cut out for that kind of role. On defense, a guy like Roy Williams might seem like an obvious choice as a leader. But by all accounts, Roy is a quiet guy who isn’t very vocal on the field. Ditto Terence Newman, who is one of our best players but is more of a prankster than a leader. (Witness his "pantsing" of Andre Gurode in a recent practice. Or better yet, don’t witness it; it’s not a pretty sight.)
On offense, we had Drew Bledsoe last year, and Drew seemed like a leader, except Bledsoe’s personality was always a little cold and aloof. Not the qualities that will inspire other players. Another potential leader, Greg Ellis, is still mentoring guys but is stuck in his own squabble with Cowboys’ management over his contract. Terry Glenn is as silent as the Sphinx, so that rules him out. Terrell Owens is Terrell Owens; if you follow his lead you’re likely to end up at the bottom of a very deep ravine. Bradie James, by virtue of being the MLB who calls the defenses is in the natural position to be a leader, but his spotty play over the last year make that task a little more problematic.
So who will step up and lead this team? This year, on offense, I think it’s become obvious that Tony Romo is the natural leader because he’s the QB and his personality lends itself to leadership. Confident, friendly, and always quick to praise his teammates, I expect him to step up this year. On defense, it’s still a little thin for potential leaders, but I’m betting that Ken Hamlin might become that guy. Even though he’s new and only signed a one-year deal, from what I’ve heard about him he seems like a guy who will take the bull by the horns.
On offense, we have another potential leader, Jason Witten. He says he is going to step up to the plate and take his cuts. (Sorry for the baseball analogy in the middle of a football column.)
"I think, for me, I'm looking to have more of a leadership role," said Witten, who turned 25 last month. "It doesn't really matter how old you are, or how long you play. If you can get the job done, it's really more about leading by example. So that's something I want to do this year."
Solid.
The Dallas Cowboys are still searching for leaders on their team. Some of the guys who you might expect to be leaders just aren’t cut out for that kind of role. On defense, a guy like Roy Williams might seem like an obvious choice as a leader. But by all accounts, Roy is a quiet guy who isn’t very vocal on the field. Ditto Terence Newman, who is one of our best players but is more of a prankster than a leader. (Witness his "pantsing" of Andre Gurode in a recent practice. Or better yet, don’t witness it; it’s not a pretty sight.)
On offense, we had Drew Bledsoe last year, and Drew seemed like a leader, except Bledsoe’s personality was always a little cold and aloof. Not the qualities that will inspire other players. Another potential leader, Greg Ellis, is still mentoring guys but is stuck in his own squabble with Cowboys’ management over his contract. Terry Glenn is as silent as the Sphinx, so that rules him out. Terrell Owens is Terrell Owens; if you follow his lead you’re likely to end up at the bottom of a very deep ravine. Bradie James, by virtue of being the MLB who calls the defenses is in the natural position to be a leader, but his spotty play over the last year make that task a little more problematic.
So who will step up and lead this team? This year, on offense, I think it’s become obvious that Tony Romo is the natural leader because he’s the QB and his personality lends itself to leadership. Confident, friendly, and always quick to praise his teammates, I expect him to step up this year. On defense, it’s still a little thin for potential leaders, but I’m betting that Ken Hamlin might become that guy. Even though he’s new and only signed a one-year deal, from what I’ve heard about him he seems like a guy who will take the bull by the horns.
On offense, we have another potential leader, Jason Witten. He says he is going to step up to the plate and take his cuts. (Sorry for the baseball analogy in the middle of a football column.)
"I think, for me, I'm looking to have more of a leadership role," said Witten, who turned 25 last month. "It doesn't really matter how old you are, or how long you play. If you can get the job done, it's really more about leading by example. So that's something I want to do this year."
Solid.
posted by The Gryphon at 7:55 PM
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