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McCarthy is a big joke. The performance by the Cowboys against Green Bay in last years playoffs should have gotten him fired. Not to mention us crushing the Boys late in the season. They looked pathetic. McDermott kept the team on course after we fell to 6-6 in Philly last year, when the wheels were about to fall off. The guy is not a football savant. But the team is tough, is prepared, plays hard and competes every week. I like our chances with him leading us. That doesn’t mean I agree with every call he makes. But I think the franchise is in good hands w him as head coach. We have a tough schedule this year. But I expect McDermott to have us ready opening week. And if we are not decimated by injuries on D like last year, there is no reason we are not in the mix for the Super Bowl.

If we sign Hyde, can we finally get rid of Hamlin? Nice story that he is still alive and ticking, and can hopefully live a normal life for many years. But my god the guy can't play a lick of football at the NFL level..

Do you think Cooper Rush is really much below the level of Dak Prescott? For whatever reason (because he plays for the Cowboys?) the narrative with Prescott has always been bigger then his ability on the field. And to a lesser degree with Ezekiel Elliott as well. It would be quite a statement by Jerry to not give Prescott a new extension. Some other team wants to pay him big bucks, its on them.

Bernard was easily a top 100 player last year. And should be top 50-60 this year. He made that many plays. Douglas is a top 100 player and Milano is certainly. Taron Johnson maybe. His coverage skills are good, but not great. Ed Oliver is good but just doesn’t seem to dominate game in and game out at a level that Kyle Williams or Marcel Darius did. Or even Pat Williams for that matter back in the day. Someone who really loves Ed’s game tell me what I am missing. Kincaid should be a beast this year if we let him run routes at least 15 yards+ down the field.

Is Mason Crosby available? His leg is not great anymore. But inside of 50 he is pretty clutch. And he is used to kicking in the winter elements of Green Bay. Just a thought.

Finally someone who actually thinks before writing on here. Too bad it took to the second page of this thread. Joey Bosa when healthy is better than anyone we have rushing the passer. He plays w an edge and has a big time motor. Guy is dam good when healthy. What’s not to like.

Cousins is average? What guy have you been watching the past decade? Kirk Cousins has game. He isn't Josh Allen Joe Burrow Patrick Mahomes or Aaron Rodgers in his prime. But he has been a good above average very solid QB his entire career. Not sure why you would consider him average. He can make all the throws. And is a good leader. I put Cousins on the level of Lamar Hurts Dak Prescott and Jared Goff. And better then Justin Herbert.

Why do you think the Cowboys are hostage? They can move on from Dak. Are they going to be worse if they went with Cooper Rush or Trey Lance? Teams get too smitten with some guys, just because they have been there a while. Look at the results. Dak is good at times. But he is no Josh Allen. Doesn't play with that fire. But Jerry loves his players. Thinks there always better then they really are. That's why the Cowboys are always a paper tiger. Management thinks because these guys have the star on their helmet they are something special. Cowboys didn't look too special playing in the rain and cold of Buffalo last year. Or in the playoffs at home against the Packers. And their coach Fatty McCarthy isn't very special either. McDermott has owned him. But if the Cowboys were smart enough to let Dak walk, or at least wait to see what he brings to the team this year, some other team will be stupid enough to pay him big bucks, and get less production then they hoped for. Here is a question for you and the entire board. Who would you rather have as your starting QB for the next 2-4 years, Jared Goff, Kirk Cousins or Dak Prescott? And throw in Jalen Hurts and Trevor Lawrence also.

Hurts is big time overrated. The Eagles won because they had an excellent O line. Hurts can't carry them passing the ball. He showed that in the second of last season. The same with Trevor Lawrence. He has been decent for his 3 years in the league. Decent QB's are way overvalued in the NFL. Its going to be the same with Dak Prescott. Are the Cowboys going to fall into that trap as well? Unless gets real close to winning a Super Bowl, I let Dak walk and draft or bring someone in a lot cheaper.

Kelce gets so wide open because noone ever drills him at the line of scrimmage when he releases. He is a big man. And safety's today are not overly physical. Bracketing him with a tall LB in front and a safety behind him seems like a smart idea. But then again most LB's are not very tall anymore either. Bryan Erlacher would have been the perfect LB to try and cover Kelce. We had Tremaine Edmunds. He is tall. But he couldn't cover anyone.

I agree 100. Gabe is not a 14M/year pro football player. He is a good teammate and works hard. But does not have exceptional athletic ability for the NFL game. Not everyone does. Doesn't mean he can't play because he can. (Compared to a Trent Sherfield he is all world.) He just doesn't have any special traits that make him indispensable to an NFL roster. Really surprised how much Jacksonville paid him. (But then again not really. Something about that franchise and Doug Pederson that kind of screams clown show-sure Pederson won a Super Bowl w the Eagles. But I like the way McDermott runs an NFL team a whole lot better then the Pederson way)

I just looked up Gabe's stats for his 4 years on the Bills. And that's a fair assessment of his production. Just wish he would have been more dominant on a week in, week out basis. It will be interesting to see what Claypool can do with a great QB.

That's impressive Bear. A little before my time. I was in elementary school when the A's were dominant in the 70's. Here is a tidbit, my girlfriend's grandfather played in the major leagues for a decade from 1938 to 1947. His name was Roy Cullenbine. Played for a bunch of teams. Had a real solid career too, when you look up his stats. He may have had the most walks of any player in MLB history at the time he retired.

Tomlin won one Super Bowl. Big Ben's first Super Bowl was Cowher's last year. McDermott's defenses have folded in the playoffs. We just haven't been good enough. Pittsburgh's front 7 back in the early Tomlin years was much more dominant then the Bills front 7. They had James Harrison, James Farrior Lamar Woodley Casey Hampton Lawrence Timmons, Brett Keisel etc. Just a better unit then ours. We had Tremaine Edmunds Jordan Phillips, Shaq Lawson etc. You get the picture. And last year when we finally had studs at LB in Milano and Bernard, they and a bunch of other guys were injured in the playoffs. Tomlin's teams the past many years have not been very good. They haven't sucked. But they have not been contenders. But Tomlin will be there a while. That's Pittsburgh's way. Unless they are 5-12, the Steelers will continue to be what they are. And that's fine with me. Because we have always matched up well against them since McDermott has been our head coach.

Agree about bringing in another boundary CB. Benford, Douglas (anyone know why he has not been at OTA's) and Elam as your top 3 is good, if Benford can stay healthy and Elam steps up his game several notches. But I would like another solid CB who can start when needed.

Setting the bar at Gabe Davis' overall production in his 4 years with the Bills is not very high. He had one great playoff game, a second very good playoff game against Indy and the rest of his regular seasons with us were very up and down. Never consistently good to very good. Claypool has a lot more athletic ability then Gabe Davis. Whether that translates onto the field as a very good WR for us remains to be seen. But I am encourage from what I am hearing.

The Oilers were amazing. Loved watching them. Used to think I was Gretzky playing street hockey growing up. Dreamed of playing for them. I still believe he is the best team athlete of all time. His numbers were just ridiculous. I talk to people who follow hockey closely today and say that Gretzky went up against a lot of stiffs back in the day compared to the skill of players today. That maybe true. But the game was so much more physical and rough back in the 80’s and 90’s. Lots of cross checking from behind into the boards. Slashes to the hands. Everyone looking to give a cheap shot when given the chance. And tons of fighters on every team. And Gretz still ran circles around and through opponents. Watching the Oilers rush the puck was a thing of beauty.

Detroit Red Wings from around 1990-2015 were tremendous. Made the playoffs 26 straight seasons. Pittsburgh Penguins early 90’s had as much offensive talent as any hockey team ever. They just didn’t do it as long as the Islanders Habs or Red Wings. Oakland A’s 1972-1974 won 3 straight World Series And were a wild and crazy bunch of guys. So fun to watch.

Good analysis Alpha. I appreciate that. I agree that we should not trade him before this season for a 4th. A 3rd and sending the other team Knox and a later 4th sounds solid. I think Knox is decent. Even good at times. Don't think he has very good hands though. Doesn't pluck the ball when its coming to him. And can not catch anything low. Ball always seems to hit the ground. He is a good blocker, and a tough player. And is pretty solid in the red zone. I wish he was a little more athletic and twitchy. But that is not who he is. But I think he will be a good complementary piece to Kincaid this season. And if he is willing to continue to redo his contract, Beane might keep him around a little longer. (And lets not forget Quinton Morris. He could be sneaky good this year, if we incorporate him more into the offense.)

Wow never heard such praise for McNabb. He was good. But not nearly at the level you are yapping about! Didn't he lose to Tampa like four years in a row in the playoffs? And I don't think TO thought very much of him. LOL I liked Donavan McNabb's game. But would take Phillip Rivers and Randall Cunningham both over him. Just my personal opinion having watched them all play a lot of football.

Interesting thoughts Alpha. What would you hope to get in return for a trade of Knox? Knox is a solid NFL player but certainly not a big time game changer at his position.

What are you thanking him for? Playing with a torn ACL at Miami in the heat bowl two years ago I assume.

Good call CB on Willie Roaf. He was real good for the Saints. Played a long time ago. 1993-2005. I always remember him having a huge upper body, and his legs looked real skinny like he would topple. lol But he was a stud.

One of the best w Anthony Munoz and maybe John Hannah Dwight Stephenson and Mike Webster, at least in the modern era. That is too bad. The guy was like one of those houses being towed on the highway that say wide load. RIP. Anyone know cause of death?

You really think Hamlin has a place on any NFL team? His skill set is terrible. He doesn’t move tackle or defend the pass well. And isn’t big or fast. It’s nice that he is still alive and he seems like a good guy. But not so much an NFL football player. We can use another solid top 8 DB in the weekly mix.