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After their Free Agency fumble, the Cowboys’ fate rests with Dez Bryant

Steven Mullenax — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:24:04 +0000

Can Dez Bryant lead Dallas to victory despite a bumbling Front Office?

Yes, fans. The fate of “America’s Team” could lie in the hands of a 22 year old man-child. And you have the Dallas Cowboy’s bumbling Front Office to thank for that. The Cowboy’s lack of planning, inability to act, and apparent arrogance during the free agency scramble has cost them valuable players…and most likely the season.

The Cowboys decision to “sit on their hands” during Free Agency is the correct approach for a team who made it deep into the playoffs last year. The reasoning here is that they may only be one or two players away from the championship. But the Cowboys did not even make the playoffs last year. Not even close. The arrogance to think that a team who went 6-10 last year can win more games by only resigning free agents on their own team is approaching lunacy. Lest we forget that they also dropped a ton of talent into free agency as well. How is that a winning formula?

The crown jewel of Free Agency was former Raider’s Cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha. And although there was about a two hour window where most broadcasters believed that Dallas had a chance of landing him. But in retrospect, we were only a smoke screen to get him more money from another team. How nice of you, Dallas Front Office, to add a little insult to our injury. Life long fans of the Cowboy’s franchise love getting jerked around and used like yesterday’s toilet paper. All the better that the Philadelphia Eagles get the future Hall of Famer instead of us. In the words of the Church Lady: “Isn’t that special?” (more…)

Cowboys fill out defensive line by signing Kenyon Coleman

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:17:25 +0000

The Cowboys haven’t exactly made the free agent splash that many fans were wanting. They obviously made a stab at Nnamdi,and they have been tied to a variety of other names that still remain on the market. But nothing too significant as of yet. However, they did quietly address their defensive end needs today by bringing back Marcus Spears and adding Kenyon Coleman. Coleman previously spend four seasons with the Cowboys from 2003-2006.

Last year, Coleman started fourteen games for the Browns and current Dallas defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan. Apparently, previously playing for Ryan is all the Cowboys are looking for in their free agent acquisitions. Certainly, familiarity of Ryan’s scheme is very helpful. However, Coleman doesn’t fill the need to replace a strong pass rushing defensive end like Stephen Bowen. He is a respectable solid run stuffer, but has not had many sacks. (more…)

Is Cullen Jenkins on the Cowboys’ radar?

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:10:40 +0000

The Redskins’ signing of Stephen Bowen was surprising. Not only was he given outrageous money, but the pairing was completely unexpected. In fact, the Redskins were said to be on the verge of signing former Green Bay Packer Cullen Jenkins. Pro Football Talk reported that the two sides already had a hand shake agreement in place. However, the signing of Bowen killed that deal. The good news is that this probably frees up Jenkins if the Cowboys are still interested.

Jenkins is an intriguing option because he’s a solid run stopper and can make plays in the backfield. That is something the ‘Boys have been missing at the end spot. Bowen is a nice pass rusher, but struggles against the run and Marcus Spears is basically the opposite. Jenkins can do both adequately. When he is on the field, he makes a difference. (more…)