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      Cowboys sink a lot of money into one (overrated) position

      October 15, 2008 /

      Roy WilliamsAccording to Chris Mortensen of ESPN.com, the Dallas Cowboys have struck a deal with newly acquired WR Roy Williams on a five-year, $45 million contract extension. Williams will get $20 million guaranteed despite topping 850 yards once in his career.

      As I noted yesterday when the Cowboys made the deal for Williams, they’re spending a lot of money on just one position. And an overrated position for that matter. Other teams (Patriots, Eagles, Bears) have made won or made Super Bowl appearances with significantly less offensive weapons than the Cowboys have now.

      Last time I checked, Terrell Owens and his massive ego are still in Dallas. And with the NFL’s ridiculous rule of playing with only one football, Williams is going to cut into the amount of times T.O. gets opportunities to make plays in the passing game, which only spells disaster.

      While the prospect of having Williams, Owens and Jason Witten in the same offense sounds exciting, there’s trouble brewing – I guarantee it. I guarantee it like the Cowboys guarantee $20 million to a receiver whose work ethic was often questioned in Detroit and not too mention doesn’t mind coming down with a case of the dropsies from time to time.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Romo to be re-evaluated, may play?

      October 15, 2008 /

      This isn’t the most concrete of sources (you’ll see the uncertainty in the quote), but the Dallas Morning News blog says that Romo could be re-evaluated this week and potentially play sooner rather than later.

      Wade Phillips said Romo would throw in practice today and his status could be re-evaluated. At least that is what I think Phillips said while dodging most of the questions, supplying non-answers. He’s really good at that.

      If true, this is obviously huge news. We’ll wait for confirmation.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Lance Armstrong doing his best Brett Favre impression?

      October 15, 2008 /

      SPORTSbyBROOKS.com has the scoop on Lance Armstrong admitting that he might not compete now in next summer’s Tour de France.

      Lance Armstrong/Brett FavreIt appears the ante has been upped in the Attention-Hounding Semi-Retired Waffling Athletic Idol competition between geezers Lance Armstrong and Brett Favre.

      According to GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT:

      “There are still doubts for the Tour. Everyone knows its importance, but the problems that I have with the organizers, journalists and fans could distract me from my mission — focusing the world’s attention on the battle against cancer,” Armstrong said.

      This almost certainly is a parry to the thrust of Brett Favre’s latest PR move, calling Tony Romo about his broken finger, and then telling the world about the phone call, reminding us what an iron man he has been over the years. Favre, who spent the last several NFL offseasons wavering about his retirement status before finally retiring in 2008, then finally finally unretiring and then finally finally finally forcing a trade to the Jets, must now consider his response to the seven-time TdF champion.

      Some possible strategies for Favre to increase his media exposure:
      · Reality show, “Favrer of Love“
      · Game show, “Are You Havin’ More Fun Than a 5th Grader?“
      · Insprirational book, “Chicken Soup For the Gunslinger’s Soul“
      · Sitcom, “Madden ’bout You“

      I’m setting the over/under on Lance Armstrong backing in and out of next summer’s Tour de France at 487. Just to be clear, you’re wagering on how many times Armstrong tells the media that he’s either in or out of the Tour. I’m going with the over.

      General Sports, NFL

      Falcons owner wants Vick back in NFL…just nowhere near Atlanta

      October 15, 2008 /

      Michael VickAtlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank recently told ESPN that he would support the league’s decision to allow convicted felon Michael Vick back into the NFL. But also that his team is all set at quarterback.

      “He’s written me and I’ve answered him,” Blank said. “I certainly wish Michael well in the future. I believe in second chances. I believe in third chances. That doesn’t mean I believe in forever chances. But I do believe he’s capable of redemption and learning from his mistakes.”

      “We’re committed to Matt Ryan,” Blank said. “Even before his early success, we were committed to Matt Ryan. We made that decision when we drafted him. When you select someone in the draft at that level and pay him what we’re paying him, you expect him to be successful and you expect him to be a team leader.”

      Copies were obtained of the letters that Blank and Vick wrote to each other:

      Dear Mr. Blank,

      If I promise to buy one puppy a month for the rest of my life and give it to a loving family, can I please come back into the NFL?

      Sincerely,
      MiChAeL ViCk

      Dear Michael,

      I don’t care what the hell you do with the rest of your life. You can go play in the NFL, CFL, AFL or XFL for all I care – we have Matt Ryan. And the great thing about having Matt Ryan is that not only can the kid find open receivers on a consistent basis (something you failed to do even semi-regularly), but he also doesn’t own a dog. In fact, he doesn’t own any animals that we know of. And most importantly, he’s yet to give some chick the herp, he doesn’t own trick water bottles used to carry weed, and he doesn’t give our fans the double-fingered salute when he’s walking out of the Georgia Dome.

      So go F-yourself Michael,
      Arthur

      Humor, NFL

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