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So, About This Tyrell Johnson Guy…
April 26, 2008 by
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He's more intriguing by the day.
He ranked sixth on that mystery board in the Cowboys' defensive coaches' room, which broke down like this:
Dominque Rogers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn. St.
Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
Aqib...
A Points Swap That Could Work
April 26, 2008 by
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Dallas has two #1s and a very late 2nd.
It’s looking at players (Felix Jones, Antoine Cason, Jamaal Charles) who are rated in the early-to-mid 2nd round. The rumors are that it could use the 22nd pick on a veteran wideout or hope that a high rated player drops, as Brady Quinn...
Pay The Man
April 25, 2008 by
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The Seahawks today signed CB Marcus Trufant to a six-year, $50.2 million deal with $20 million guaranteed.
Trufant offers another benchmark for Terence Newman’s upcoming negotiations, whenever they may occur.
I’ve seen some posters make the outlandish prediction that Newman...
Mock Out
April 21, 2008 by
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“Are you a Mod or a Rocker?”
“I’m a Mocker!”
– Ringo Starr, A Hard Day’s Night
And so am I and so are you. It’s time to put your mocking caps on and make some picks. Here are mine for day one:
Pick 22 — Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan...
Dr. Strangehog…
April 20, 2008 by
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… or how I learned to stop worrying and love Felix Jones.
Mockers have been gifting Jones to Dallas because he’s an Arkansas Razorback and Jerry Jones is a Razorback. That’s stupid logic and its absurdity has made me hate this prediction.
Dallas is going to...
My Mock - Ten Deep
April 18, 2008 by
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Here's NBCSports.com's mock, through the Saints pick:
DOLPHINS - Jake Long
RAMS - Vernon Gholston
FALCONS - Matt Ryan
RAIDERS - Chris Long
CHIEFS - Glenn Dorsey
JETS - Darren McFadden
PATRIOTS - Sedrick Ellis
RAVENS - Branden Albert
BENGALS - Derrick Harvey
SAINTS - Keith...
Patriots Eyeing Pacman; Cowboys Still in Mix
April 15, 2008 by
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It's Patriots Day on The 'Boys Blog.
The New England Patriots are speaking to Pacman Jones and his representatives, but have yet to enter into negotiations with the player or the Tennessee Titans, according to the Nashville City Paper.
It's not clear how serious the Pats...
Looking for Corners in All the High Places
March 29, 2008 by
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Add Iowa CB/S Charles Godfrey to the Cowboys’ prospect list. Godfrey ran times in the 4.3s at Iowa’s pro day. Dallas has Godfrey scheduled for a visit. (scroll down) He’s considered a solid second round pick and had teams like Buffalo, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and...
And Then Along Comes Jones?
March 27, 2008 by
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The last time we heard rumors about a difficult player with such persistence, Terrell Owens became a Cowboy.
The increasing frequency of Pacman Jones-to-Dallas rumors suggests they are more than smoke. Today the DMN confirms that the Cowboys are stoking the fire, discussing a trade...
A First Round Grade Does Not Equal a First Round Pick
March 22, 2008 by
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I’m seeing more and more debate in the threads about selecting a WR or a RB in the first round and I’m seeing the same misconception I discussed a few weeks ago.
Specifically, I’m seeing people cite Mike Mayock’s claim that he doesn’t see a receiver with...
Let’s Make A Deal?
March 20, 2008 by
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Free agency is over a week old and the field is picked clean. There are no “wow” players left, only remainders and bargain basement types.
The draft is full of good but not great receiver prospects and while there are some good running backs, do you spend a number one with...
Julius Signs With Seattle
March 15, 2008 by
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As we move through the waning days of free agency, another former Cowboy has found a home. Julius Jones has signed with Seattle for 4 years at about $3MM per year on average. Jones’ failed to live up to the high expectations set in his rookie season during his tenure in Dallas...
Cowboys @ Panthers 1st Half Thread
March 15, 2008 by
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I will be offering drive-by-drive summaries for those without TV coverage.
0:00 – Witten converts 4th and 15 to the Carolina 21, but Dallas, lacking timeouts, cannot spike the ball before half.
Dallas 17, Carolina 7.
0:30 — Miles Austin converts 4th and 3 to the Carolina...
Happy Birthday to Us
March 13, 2008 by
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Perhaps it’s because I have a son who is about to celebrate a birthday. Whatever the reason, I missed this blog’s 3rd birthday last Friday and I feel like a deadbeat dad.
Sorry, Raul. Sorry, blog. Sorry dear readers.
Happy birthday to The ‘Boys Blog...
Who Rises and Who Falls on Draft Day
March 13, 2008 by
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Last March I took a look at team drafts by positions, to see which positions went high on draft day and which ones dropped. I was working with a heuristic that quarterbacks rose and running backs generally fell on draft day. Some readers challenged me to put my research where my mouth was. [...]
D-Mac Daddy
March 13, 2008 by
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What’s the hubbub over Darren McFadden and his “Maury Povich-like” interview?
He’s facing a paternity suit and told one team he has two more children on the way.
To quote Butthead of Beavis & Butthead fame, “does this make him the Daddy Mac or the...
Friday Free For All
March 13, 2008 by
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– You may have seen the NFL Network’s video from the Super Bowl where referee Johnny Greer speaks to Giants coach Tom Coughlin pregame. Greer asked the coach if his cheeks had recovered from the Green Bay cold? Fox cameras noted that Coughlin’s uncovered face...
More Wow Under the Seat Cushions?
March 13, 2008 by
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Fitzgerald gone, but Boldin on?
The NFL Network’s Adam Schefter reported that the Cardinals may shop Anquan Boldin now that Larry Fitzgerald has signed a mega deal and that the usual suspects associted with Fitzgerald may line up for him.
If he’s actually on the block,...
Free Agent Saturday Open Thread
March 13, 2008 by
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Jacques Reeves has a new deal with the Texans. Discuss this and anything else on your mind.
Three Men Say They’re Jesus
March 13, 2008 by
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Two of them must be wrong. Right?
Tonight I’ve seen:
a report that Dallas wants to re-sign Flozell Adams;
a report that Dallas will pursue Randy Moss when free agency begins;
a report reviving the rumor that Dallas will package one of its picks and Marion Barber for Miami...
Day One of Free Agency and What Do We Know?
March 12, 2008 by
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Nose tackle is getting a lot of attention.
– Dallas traded Jason Ferguson to the Dolphins for an ‘09 6th rounder and a swap of 6th round picks this year.
– The Packers traded DT/NT Corey Williams to the Browns for a second round pick.
– The Eagles apparently...
The Combine’s Coming!
March 12, 2008 by
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Today marks the kickoff of one of the offseason’s major events: the NFL’s annual Scouting Combine.
For those few who are unfamiliar with the Combine, think of it as a job fair for NFL prospects. For six days from the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, a collection of select college...
A Big Wow Wafts Away
March 12, 2008 by
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Cross Larry Fitzgerald off the fantasy list. The wide receiver signed a four year, $40 million contract extension with the Cardinals that halves his 2008 cap number, giving the team the relief they need to make other personnel moves.
Back to the draft.
Monday Musings
March 08, 2008 by
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Just me thinking out loud:
1. The fan threads on the Atlanta Journal Constitution are filled with Falcons partisans screaming for their team to pass on Darren McFadden. Once Vicked, twice shy.
2. At the Miami Herald, they’re hoping against hope that McFadden’s 4.27 time...
Wiseguys Please, Not Wiseasses
March 08, 2008 by
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Folks, who is the 3rd cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys right now? Right now?
What was the Achilles heel for last year’s defense? It was cornerback depth, no? Anybody remember how Tom Brady got the Patriots marching up and down the field in their win over Dallas...
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