Yesterday, we posted video of the Texas Stadium implosion, but here’s a look from inside the stadium.
I can’t seem to embed it, so here’s the link.
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Fast forward to the 0:45 mark to save some time…
On Friday, the Cowboys released left tackle Flozell Adams and free safety Ken Hamlin and while the moves themselves aren’t surprising, the timing is a little strange.
The Cowboys weren’t up against any sort of deadline to release either player. Adams was due a $2.5 million roster bonus in June, but they could have allowed the draft to play out before releasing him. Hamlin was on his way out at some point, but Dallas doesn’t have a suitable replacement on the roster at this point.
If the season were to start today, Doug Free would protect Tony Romo’s blindside and Alan Ball would compete with Mike Hamlin at the free safety spot. It’s doubtful that the Cowboys would just hand the starting left tackle spot over to an inexperienced player such as Free, so don’t be surprised if they add an offensive tackle in one of the early rounds of the draft.
Another possibility is that Jerry Jones will target Ravens’ restricted free agent Jared Gaither, who wants to remain in Baltimore but also wants a long-term deal. The NFL Network’s Jason La Confora said in a recent episode of NFL Total Access that Gaither could be had for a second round pick. The problem that the Cowboys face in that scenario is that the Redskins are also interested in Gaither, so maybe Dallas will be willing to part with their first round pick (No. 27 overall) in order to get ahead of Washington, which selects at No. 37.
Of course, this is just speculation on my part but again, chances are the Cowboys aren’t going to hand the starting left tackle job over to Free after releasing Adams.
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Over the weekend, Yahoo Sports.com’s Charles Robinson reported that Cowboys’ running back Marion Barber could be dealt to another team within his division before or during the draft. The NFL Network also reported that Barber could be available via trade.
But late Tuesday afternoon, multiple sources with the Cowboys denied the rumors.
From ESPN.com:
Multiple team sources said Tuesday that the Cowboys haven’t discussed trading Barber, who is coming off two injury-filled seasons where he failed to rush for more than 1,000 yards. The NFL Network reported Monday that NFL executives have said Barber is available via trade.
The only definitive information about Barber’s status has come from Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, who said the organization has thought about starting Felix Jones.
“I see the advantages the way we’ve done it,” Jerry Jones said last week about having started Barber with Felix Jones in a reserve role. “But it was a pretty close decision, really. I know it was a consideration.”
Last season, Barber suffered from a plethora of injuries — a bruised left thigh, fractured thumb and a bruised left knee — but missed just one game, Week 3 versus Carolina.
Jerry Jones is not concerned about Barber’s health.
The original rumor is rather ridiculous when you think about it. Teams rarely trade within their own division and never trade starters within the same division. Barber’s health has been a concern, but the Cowboys are built to win now so it doesn’t make sense for them to part with him now – even though he’s due a $4 million roster bonus and $3.8 million in base salary.
We’ll see if this rumor picks up steam again around draft time, but I doubt it will. Again, the original rumor doesn’t make much sense.
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Let’s play NFL GM for a moment, shall we? Would a bona fide No. 1 receiver in his prime be worth first and third round compensation, plus the primo dollars it would take to sign him to a long-term deal? Because that’s the question many general managers face this offseason when it comes to Cowboys’ receiver Miles Austin.
Thus far, Dallas has been adamant about not wanting to use a franchise tag on Austin (a restricted free agent) this offseason. What they’ll probably wind up doing is placing a $3.168 million tender on him, which means they have first right to match any offer made by another team. If another team offers more money and the Cowboys don’t match it, then Dallas is awarded a first and a third round pick as compensation.
Legit No. 1 receivers that are 25-years-old aren’t easy to find. That’s why a team might be inclined to part with two draft picks in order to acquire Austin and make him their franchise receiver. After all, Austin appears to be a sure thing and as we all know, there is no guarantee that prospects (no matter how high they’re selected) will pan out.
But if I could step into the GM shoes for a moment, I think it’s ridiculous to give up a first and third rounder to acquire a receiver – no matter how good of a player he is. Teams that have had consistent success often build from the inside out, meaning after they settle their quarterback need, the offensive and defensive lines take priority over the skill players. I’m not downgrading the value of a No. 1 receiver, but they wouldn’t be a priority over other positions on my team.
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