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    Sure. Whatever you want to tell yourself.
    We will trade you Cousins for Ryan and Julio.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gilesfan View Post
    We will trade you Cousins for Ryan and Julio.
    You got a mouse in your pocket?
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    Goodell still in charge?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gilesfan View Post
    We will trade you Cousins for Ryan and Julio.
    Of course the Skins would make that trade. THe Falcons would pee their pants from laughing so hard.
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    With the Cowboys season essentially over, here are some thoughts on where I think the team should be doing this offseason:

    Quarterback: Tony Romo is still a good quarterback, but he's getting older and the injuries are piling up. It's time to think about the future and also about having a better backup situation. Matt Cassel should not be in any consideration. Kellen Moore will start the last two games. This will be an audition for him. A chance to show whether or not the Cowboys should keep him around, or bring in a veteran like Robert Griffin III or Colin Kaepernick as a backup for Romo. The Cowboys need to draft anyway. The QB class is not going to be real strong this year, but I am interested in Carson Wentz out of North Dakota State. I'll hear a lot about him next month as he will be down here for the Senior Bowl. In any case, the time to start thinking about life after Romo is now.

    Offensive Line: The O-Line is great, which makes the fact the team struggled so badly on third and short even more irritating. May cost the line coach his job. Not looking for a lot of changes here, if any. The group of Smith, Collins, Frederick, Martin, and Free should be the starting five again next year.

    Running Back: I wish the Cowboys spent a draft pick this year on a back, but they didn't and I think it hurt them. McFadden is OK, but he's not a feature back at this stage of his career. The team was hurt by the injury early in the year to Lance Dunbar and the antics of Joseph Randle. This position has to be a need filled in the draft. A couple early favorites for me are Derrick Henry and Alex Collins.

    Wide Receiver/Tight End: I have said for a while now, as long as Dez Bryant is healthy and keeps his head on straight, he's an elite WR. I think some frustration got to him, but he is still a top notch player. Cole Beasley has stepped up. I've liked what he has done, aside from his Twitter stupidity. I have waited for Terrence Williams to become the #2 guy behind Bryant, but it hasn't happened. I look for him to return, but it's not certain. He needs to pick it up. Jason Witten continues to be great at TE, but his window is starting to close. I don't look for any significant move here.

    Defensive Line: You all should know my feelings about Greg Hardy. He does not need to return. He is nothing but a distraction. Besides, I want to see what Randy Gregory can do as a starter. Real pleased with DeMarcus Lawrence. He is really emerging as a pass rusher. At the tackle spot, David Irving surprised me with some solid player. Wanting to see more out of Tyrone Crawford. I think the Cowboys will look at the DT spot for roster improvement.

    Linebacker: This area needs a good look. Sean Lee on the field is a Pro Bowl linebacker. Problem is, the injuries. Happens too much. Anthony Hitchens got hit by the injury bug and I don't look for Rolando McClain to return. Linebacker should be an early round priority.

    Defensive Backs: Barry Church is solid and J.J. Wilcox has gotten better. I like the potential of Byron Jones Other than that, I'm not real big on the defensive backfield. Problem hit in training camp when Orlando Scandrick injured his knee and missed the season. Brandon Carr has not lived up to his contract and Morris Claiborne has been a bust. One of those two are a good bet to go and looking at contracts, Claiborne could be the most likely one. Though Carr may be asked to take a pay cut.

    Special Teams: No complains on kicking. Dan Bailey is as a good as it gets at PK and Chris Jones is a solid punter. Lucky Whitehead did a good job on returns, though he was good for a brain fart or two.

    Coaching: With the injuries, the distractions from Hardy and Randle, and the constant meddling from Jerry Jones, Jason Garrett had a real tough job. With everything that happened, the team did not quit and did play hard. Just the results weren't there. Garrett should not take any blame and should return next year. If I'm the O-Line coach, I'd be a bit worried about my job security.

    Draft: The Cowboys have five selections. No pick in the fifth or seventh round. Linebacker and quarterback have to be top priorities come draft time with RB also there, but after those first two needs. As it always seems to be, DB is also on the needs list.
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    Remember when I said Russell > Luck and everyone laughed at me?

    Remember when you guys said Russell could only win with D and Lynch?

    Good times.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRule View Post
    Remember when I said Russell > Luck and everyone laughed at me?

    Remember when you guys said Russell could only win with D and Lynch?

    Good times.
    Love to see Wilson play through the injuries that Luck has had this season. Also Indy's top-notch offensive line and defense make things easier for him too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    Love to see Wilson play through the injuries that Luck has had this season. Also Indy's top-notch offensive line and defense make things easier for him too.
    Fwiw, Seattle has the worst offensive line in football.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chop2chip View Post
    Fwiw, Seattle has the worst offensive line in football.
    Silly facts!
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    Quote Originally Posted by chop2chip View Post
    Fwiw, Seattle has the worst offensive line in football.
    According to whom?

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    According to whom?
    People that have brains
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    Quote Originally Posted by gilesfan View Post
    People that have brains
    I love how Wilson is now worshiped on this board. Silly facts though about Luck playing hurt and has no running game again. Still doesn't have a defense to take the burden off his shoulders either. Just more silly facts.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    I love how Wilson is now worshiped on this board. Silly facts though about Luck playing hurt and has no running game again. Still doesn't have a defense to take the burden off his shoulders either. Just more silly facts.
    By any subjective measure Russell Wilson has been a better NFL QB. That's not the same thing as having more talent, which obviously favors Luck.

    It's been four years, since they both have been starters. At some point the wins, statistics, health, etc. start to matter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    According to whom?
    Pro Football Focus. They watch every play and assign grades for things like hurries, sacks, run blocking, etc. They have ranked no better than 30th all season and were the worst as of their last update.

    If you want something more simple, they are at the bottom in sacks and hurries, and that's with the best improvising quarterback in the NFL.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chop2chip View Post
    Fwiw, Seattle has the worst offensive line in football.
    I'm kind of not shocked, but I want to stress again. It's much harder to block for a running QB than a pocket passer.
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    Thomas Davis is an amazing player. Named to PB after all those knee surgeries. Just a monster. I never thought he would be effective again and has had a very very good career.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NinersSBChamps View Post
    I love how Wilson is now worshiped on this board. Silly facts though about Luck playing hurt and has no running game again. Still doesn't have a defense to take the burden off his shoulders either. Just more silly facts.

    I hate Wilson and I think he's fake and overrated, but his offensive line is the worst in the NFL.

    Luck is another overrated QB.
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    Met Michael Oher, Panther's Left OT, of "The Blind Side" fame, last night. He was trying to enter his apartment/condo building when a fan asked if she could have her picture made with him. My family and I were walking by heading to dinner. So, I took the photo for them. He was incredibly humble and nice. We were congratulating him on how great they were doing - that part has got to be nice for these players. But on the other hand, not getting to walk across a sidewalk into your home without getting stopped has got to get old too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gilesfan View Post
    I hate Wilson and I think he's fake and overrated, but his offensive line is the worst in the NFL.

    Luck is another overrated QB.
    Luck is still very young and showed signs of breaking out last year. I would hardly consider writing him off yet.

    To be blunt, Luck carrying them to the playoffs his rookie year was probably their downfall. If they sucked a little more they likely could have gotten a better player than Werner.\

    BTW the one everyone in that draft has to be kicking themselves about is Ryan Schraeder. Falcons got him undrafted, and he may be the best pro OT from that draft. That draft was supposed to be a Golden Draft of OT with Fisher, Joekel, Johnson, FLuker, Pugh, etc. But one who's been at worst on par with them the Falcons got as an undrafted free agent.
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