Would this really be a surprise? It most likely is one of the major makeovers the Dallas Cowboys are planning to improve team chemistry and change the whole leadership of the team after a disappointing season and more than a dozen years without a playoff win. It hurts to even say that.

If the Cowboys can trade Owens, maybe a draft day trade, it would be an amazing move for the team, but it is almost certain that teams will just let the Cowboys release the player before anyone honors a trade for his high salary. It means a hefty cap hit, but the Cowboys don’t need a whole lot on this team to win.

It is very possible, as I told some buddies last night during my birthday bash, that the Cowboys may trade away most, if not all, of their 2009 draft picks and just not do much in free agency or the draft to save cash flow. The first priority is signing DeMarcus Ware and cleaning up the locker room.

Also, expect Greg Ellis to be released or traded. He once again is doing his annual whining about his playing time and it’s just getting old. The Cowboys may not be too happy with Anthony Spencer, either, but he’s the obvious replacement for Ellis and there are teams who would love to take on Ellis, who still performs at a pretty high level. As I mentioned before, would the Cowboys be interested in Julius Peppers?

And personally, I think Ray Lewis would love to play for the Dallas Cowboys, and I don’t care what any Baltimore native says.

Dallas Cowboys Examiner

Remember who Terrell Owens originally signed with before coming to the Eagles and eventually to the Dallas Cowboys? It was the Baltimore Ravens, who were desperately seeking a star wide out for their woeful offense. Fast forward four years and now it seems they have a franchise quarterback when they didn’t in 2004.

If the Ravens even have slight interest in Owens, then the two teams could exchange the contracts because the amount the Cowboys allegedly are planning to offer Lewis was leaked to be at about a three-year deal worth $27 million to $30 million with $25 guaranteed. It sure sounds like the contract Owens got when he became a Cowboy.

But do the Cowboys need another star talent on this team of immense talent that missed the playoffs? If it is Ray Lewis, I think they do, especially if it means releasing Owens or trading him. Lewis is one of the strongest team leaders in the game. He’s got a ring and he’s fought through horrible season, only to rebound and lead one of the NFL’s best defenses. The Cowboys could use a guy like Lewis in the locker room, and shed some of the talent on the team that poses more problems than solutions.

Stay tuned, folks.

Baltimore Sun

I didn’t hear it although I am a subscriber to Sirius Radio, but you can read the rumor here. But apparently the Baltimore Ravens are going to release linebacker Ray Lewis. Now, this doesn’t make a whole lot of sense, but then again I do not follow the Ravens.

Apparently, Jerry Rice said he has insiders from the Ravens organization and with Ray Lewis, and that Lewis has told people he wants Dallas to come get him. Keep in mind, that Rice actually broke the news that Michael Strahan was going to retire, saying it on Sirius Radio. Strahan announced his retirement the next day.

Even if Lewis is dropped, the Dallas Cowboys cannot fit him on the roster with an already bloated linebacker corps. Unless we make a trade and get rid of Bobby Carpenter, I don’t see how we can fit him in. And you think Lewis is going to share time or platoon as a linebacker? Seriously? The guy is still a beast. Maybe he meant the Dallas Mavericks? Desperados? Did the NHL kill the Dallas Stars?

I think this is one rumor we can all shelve. It just doesn’t work.