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2007 SCHEDULE
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
| Cowboy's Trivia Question of the Week! Who is the oldest player on the Cowboys' roster? Last Week's Answer: Danny White |
Top Free Agent Targets
These are the guys I think Dallas might actually be interested. I’m
not including players like Michael Turner, Alan Faneca, or Justin
Smith because those aren’t positions of need.
1. LT Flozell Adams – I think he should be the number one
target for the Cowboys. He is a franchise left tackle and I’m not sold
on the guys we have on our roster right now. We have the right
quarterback to have protection problems, but I would do everything
within reason to re-sign Adams.
2. CB Asante Samuel – He will get too much money to be a
viable option for Dallas. If the salary cap didn’t exist I’d love to have
him, but the reality is you can only have so many high priced
corners and we already have two.
3. WR Bernard Berrian – This guy is very intriguing and I
wouldn’t be surprised to see Dallas pursue him. He is a great deep
threat and he seems to be improving his all-around game. He
would be the perfect complement to Owens, but that is the problem
he is simply a complement. He is a #2 receiver that will probably get
a 5-7 year deal worth 6-8 million a year. I don’t think I want him bad
enough to give him a 6yr/42 mil contract although there would be
worse ways to spend the money.
4. CB Drayton Florence – Florence is the perfect guy if we
are determined on really improving our cornerbacks. He was a solid
starter in San Diego until Antonio Cromartie unseated him halfway
through last season. He is still young, but he will give us experience
as well. I’m not sure he would want to play in Dallas though
because he will want to start for someone. He could possibly be
able to beat out Anthony Henry, but I wouldn’t count on that. In the
end, I think we will pass because you have to pay so much for what
is really just a good solid player. Someone will probably give him a
contract worth 5/6 mil a year. Again, I’m not sure I want to give a
3rd cornerback a 4yr/24 mil contract although you could debate that
he could easily be starting by 2009 with Henry’s age and Newman’s
expiring contract.
5. LT Max Starks – Starks was a starter at right tackle in 05’
and 06’ for the Steelers. He lost his job in training camp last
season, but he played really well at left tackle when the starter got
hurt. He is 6’8 335 and he could remind our management of a
young Flozell Adams. For the right price, he wouldn’t be a bad guy
to bring into the fold if we are unable to sign Flozell Adams.
6. WR – Donte Stallworth – This guy could be a solid addition
to our offense. He isn’t a great receiver, but he can fill a role. He
could bring some much needed athleticism to our receiving corp.
7. CB – Fernando Bryant – Bryant was a fairly high priced
free agent corner the Lions signed in 2004. Bryant was a promising
young starter in Jacksonville. He struggled through injuries his first
three years in Detroit before having a good season last year. He
was cut because his base salary was close to five million for next
season. He was a disappointment in Detroit, but for the right price
he would make a really good third corner and he was nowhere near
the worst starting CB in the NFL last year.
8. WR Bryant Johnson – This guy was a 1st round draft pick
of the Cardinals in 2003. He hasn’t lived up to his potential, but he
put up decent numbers last season (46 catches, 528 yards). He
could be one of those guys just waiting to get an opportunity.
9. CB Randall Gay – Gay had a great rookie season, but he
disappeared for two years. He came back last season and did a
good job as the Patriots nickel corner. I can’t imagine the Pats
letting him and Samuel walk, but if they do this guy would definitely
be an upgrade over Jacques Reeves.
10. WR D.J. Hackett – As you can see, there are a lot of
decent wide receivers available. This was a guy I was really high on
last season, but he couldn’t stay healthy. He has a lot of talent
though and he was productive in the six games he played in.
One More Rumor
The latest guy on the trading block appears to be Javon Walker.
Dallas is rumored to be interested. I don't know much about his
injuries, but I do know he is only 29 and he was a heck of a player in
the past.
These are the guys I think Dallas might actually be interested. I’m
not including players like Michael Turner, Alan Faneca, or Justin
Smith because those aren’t positions of need.
1. LT Flozell Adams – I think he should be the number one
target for the Cowboys. He is a franchise left tackle and I’m not sold
on the guys we have on our roster right now. We have the right
quarterback to have protection problems, but I would do everything
within reason to re-sign Adams.
2. CB Asante Samuel – He will get too much money to be a
viable option for Dallas. If the salary cap didn’t exist I’d love to have
him, but the reality is you can only have so many high priced
corners and we already have two.
3. WR Bernard Berrian – This guy is very intriguing and I
wouldn’t be surprised to see Dallas pursue him. He is a great deep
threat and he seems to be improving his all-around game. He
would be the perfect complement to Owens, but that is the problem
he is simply a complement. He is a #2 receiver that will probably get
a 5-7 year deal worth 6-8 million a year. I don’t think I want him bad
enough to give him a 6yr/42 mil contract although there would be
worse ways to spend the money.
4. CB Drayton Florence – Florence is the perfect guy if we
are determined on really improving our cornerbacks. He was a solid
starter in San Diego until Antonio Cromartie unseated him halfway
through last season. He is still young, but he will give us experience
as well. I’m not sure he would want to play in Dallas though
because he will want to start for someone. He could possibly be
able to beat out Anthony Henry, but I wouldn’t count on that. In the
end, I think we will pass because you have to pay so much for what
is really just a good solid player. Someone will probably give him a
contract worth 5/6 mil a year. Again, I’m not sure I want to give a
3rd cornerback a 4yr/24 mil contract although you could debate that
he could easily be starting by 2009 with Henry’s age and Newman’s
expiring contract.
5. LT Max Starks – Starks was a starter at right tackle in 05’
and 06’ for the Steelers. He lost his job in training camp last
season, but he played really well at left tackle when the starter got
hurt. He is 6’8 335 and he could remind our management of a
young Flozell Adams. For the right price, he wouldn’t be a bad guy
to bring into the fold if we are unable to sign Flozell Adams.
6. WR – Donte Stallworth – This guy could be a solid addition
to our offense. He isn’t a great receiver, but he can fill a role. He
could bring some much needed athleticism to our receiving corp.
7. CB – Fernando Bryant – Bryant was a fairly high priced
free agent corner the Lions signed in 2004. Bryant was a promising
young starter in Jacksonville. He struggled through injuries his first
three years in Detroit before having a good season last year. He
was cut because his base salary was close to five million for next
season. He was a disappointment in Detroit, but for the right price
he would make a really good third corner and he was nowhere near
the worst starting CB in the NFL last year.
8. WR Bryant Johnson – This guy was a 1st round draft pick
of the Cardinals in 2003. He hasn’t lived up to his potential, but he
put up decent numbers last season (46 catches, 528 yards). He
could be one of those guys just waiting to get an opportunity.
9. CB Randall Gay – Gay had a great rookie season, but he
disappeared for two years. He came back last season and did a
good job as the Patriots nickel corner. I can’t imagine the Pats
letting him and Samuel walk, but if they do this guy would definitely
be an upgrade over Jacques Reeves.
10. WR D.J. Hackett – As you can see, there are a lot of
decent wide receivers available. This was a guy I was really high on
last season, but he couldn’t stay healthy. He has a lot of talent
though and he was productive in the six games he played in.
One More Rumor
The latest guy on the trading block appears to be Javon Walker.
Dallas is rumored to be interested. I don't know much about his
injuries, but I do know he is only 29 and he was a heck of a player in
the past.
Projected Cowboys Signings
LT Flozell Adams – 4yrs/28 mil
The more I think about Adams, the more I think we will find a way to
re-sign him. He will get a better offer, but Jerry Jones will treat him
right. He says he wants to stay in Dallas and he probably will
though each day hour that passes without a new deal makes this
less and less likely.
RB Jessie Chatman – 1yr/1 mil
I’ve been thinking and we basically have to bring in a veteran
backup for Marion Barber. If Jones is gone, Barber is the only back
on our roster because Tyson Thompson doesn’t seem to be much
of an option. I still want a RB on the first day, but even then you
need three of them on the roster and some protection in case a
rookie can’t contribute immediately. Barber could probably play a
season without much help, but if he got hurt we would be in trouble.
Chatman seems to be the best option available for a low cost. He
isn’t fast, but he has averaged 4.7 yards a carry for his career.
Other options included Tatum Bell, Mewelde Moore, and Chris
Brown. I will take whichever of these guys I can get for the lowest
cost.
The bottom-line is that we need a body at the very least. You can't
go into the draft saying you have to draft two guys that need to
make your roster at one position because you never know how the
draft is going to sort out.
CB Fernando Bryant - 3yrs/7mil
Cornerback is exactly like running back in that we are lacking
bodies on our roster. Henry and Newman are the only sure things
we have. Again, you can't go into the draft saying you need two
rookie cornerbacks that have to make your team.
Bryant was a bit of a bust in Detroit because of injuries, but he was
a decent starter last season when he played all 16 games for the
first time in Detroit. He wouldn't make a drastic difference, but he
would be an improvement over Jacques Reeves. His contract also
wouldn't keep us from taking a corner in the 1st which I still think is
our #1 concern heading into the draft.
WR Donte Stallworth. – 3yrs/12 mil
I think we need some help at wide receiver. I don’t think you can
count on Terry Glenn or any of the young guys we currently have.
Patrick Crayton is solid, but he isn’t much of a #2 receiver. We
were fine most of last season at WR, but our entire offense fell
apart when Owens got hurt. Now, Terry Glenn at 90% of his old
self is better than Stallworth, so if Jerry and Wade think he can
come back they probably don't need another veteran receiver but I
don't think we will ever see Terry Glenn at 90%..
Stallworth seems like a good fit in Dallas. He gives us the speed
and athleticism that will complement Crayton and Owens nicely.
Like Crayton, he is more of a #3 receiver, but if you put the two
together with Owens you have a really good receiving corp. Four
million a year isn’t all that bad either if you consider Crayton’s new
contract (4yrs/14mil). I definitely wouldn’t pay any more than that
for him, but for a reasonable price I think he would be a solid
upgrade. He may not be sexy, but he would help balance our
receiving attack. He would also not keep us from drafting a WR
with one our first round picks.
There you have it. I don't see us making any big splashes other
than re-signing Flozell. Still, we will improve our team with the
additions of Stallworth and Bryant without breaking the bank. If
Flozell doesn't re-sign though I would expect us to try to spend his
money somewhere else. Jerry doesn't want to have a worse team
in 2008 and that is a distinct possibility with no Flozell Adams.
LT Flozell Adams – 4yrs/28 mil
The more I think about Adams, the more I think we will find a way to
re-sign him. He will get a better offer, but Jerry Jones will treat him
right. He says he wants to stay in Dallas and he probably will
though each day hour that passes without a new deal makes this
less and less likely.
RB Jessie Chatman – 1yr/1 mil
I’ve been thinking and we basically have to bring in a veteran
backup for Marion Barber. If Jones is gone, Barber is the only back
on our roster because Tyson Thompson doesn’t seem to be much
of an option. I still want a RB on the first day, but even then you
need three of them on the roster and some protection in case a
rookie can’t contribute immediately. Barber could probably play a
season without much help, but if he got hurt we would be in trouble.
Chatman seems to be the best option available for a low cost. He
isn’t fast, but he has averaged 4.7 yards a carry for his career.
Other options included Tatum Bell, Mewelde Moore, and Chris
Brown. I will take whichever of these guys I can get for the lowest
cost.
The bottom-line is that we need a body at the very least. You can't
go into the draft saying you have to draft two guys that need to
make your roster at one position because you never know how the
draft is going to sort out.
CB Fernando Bryant - 3yrs/7mil
Cornerback is exactly like running back in that we are lacking
bodies on our roster. Henry and Newman are the only sure things
we have. Again, you can't go into the draft saying you need two
rookie cornerbacks that have to make your team.
Bryant was a bit of a bust in Detroit because of injuries, but he was
a decent starter last season when he played all 16 games for the
first time in Detroit. He wouldn't make a drastic difference, but he
would be an improvement over Jacques Reeves. His contract also
wouldn't keep us from taking a corner in the 1st which I still think is
our #1 concern heading into the draft.
WR Donte Stallworth. – 3yrs/12 mil
I think we need some help at wide receiver. I don’t think you can
count on Terry Glenn or any of the young guys we currently have.
Patrick Crayton is solid, but he isn’t much of a #2 receiver. We
were fine most of last season at WR, but our entire offense fell
apart when Owens got hurt. Now, Terry Glenn at 90% of his old
self is better than Stallworth, so if Jerry and Wade think he can
come back they probably don't need another veteran receiver but I
don't think we will ever see Terry Glenn at 90%..
Stallworth seems like a good fit in Dallas. He gives us the speed
and athleticism that will complement Crayton and Owens nicely.
Like Crayton, he is more of a #3 receiver, but if you put the two
together with Owens you have a really good receiving corp. Four
million a year isn’t all that bad either if you consider Crayton’s new
contract (4yrs/14mil). I definitely wouldn’t pay any more than that
for him, but for a reasonable price I think he would be a solid
upgrade. He may not be sexy, but he would help balance our
receiving attack. He would also not keep us from drafting a WR
with one our first round picks.
There you have it. I don't see us making any big splashes other
than re-signing Flozell. Still, we will improve our team with the
additions of Stallworth and Bryant without breaking the bank. If
Flozell doesn't re-sign though I would expect us to try to spend his
money somewhere else. Jerry doesn't want to have a worse team
in 2008 and that is a distinct possibility with no Flozell Adams.