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2010 NFL Mock Draft, Version 2.0

Posted: 14th March 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
1.  St. Louis Rams —Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma In Version 1.0 of our 32-team mock draft , we had Clausen going first overall.  That has changed with the rumors that St. Louis has more interest in Bradford as the ticket to future success. 2.  Detroit Lions —Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska The Lions are rumored to have heavy interest in OT Russell Okung, but look for them to take the highest-rated non-QB ...

Dallas Cowboys’ 2009 Cornerback Grades

Posted: 11th March 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
In Parts I-III of our “Grading the ‘Boys'” Series , we analyzed the production of the offensive line and running backs.  We now swing over to the defense to critique the play of the Cowboys’ top three cornerbacks. As is the case with every position in football, the success of the defensive backs is very dependent on the play of other positions, particularly those rushing the ...

Martellus Bennett and Dallas Cowboys, Time To Move on?

Posted: 11th March 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
“I think I can be one of the all-time greats.  It’s part of the system.  I think the Cowboys are a great fit for me.  The system has to change for me to produce.  There’s some things they have to do on the coaching side of the ball to make me...fit into the system.  It’s not just all on the player.  There’s ...

Dallas Cowboys 2010 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Combine Version

Posted: 8th March 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
In versions 1.0 and 2.0 of our Cowboys Mock Drafts, we had the team selecting Penn State DT/DE Jared Odrick and USC OT Charles Brown , respectively. While we would still guess Odrick will be the pick if forced to select today, drafts can take wild twists as the result of just one event. In this version of our Cowboys Mock Draft, we will describe a path ...

Dallas Cowboys Free Agent Tenders

Posted: 7th March 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
We have sorted the Cowboys restricted free agents into those who are working on long-term deals, those who are not working on new contracts but will be on the team in 2010, those with uncertain futures, and those named Shaun Suisham.   Working On A Long-Term Deal WR Miles Austin- 1st and 3rd Round Tender $3.168 million The lack of a long-term deal has many Cowboys fans ...

2010 NFL Combine: Losers

Posted: 6th March 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
Yesterday, we detailed the “winners” of the NFL Combine .  Today, we analyze those players who may have substantially hurt their draft stock.   Ole Miss RB/WR Dexter McCluster We think McCluster’s poor performance at the Combine is a bit over-hyped. Yes, he ran a 4.58-40, but he showed explosion with a 37.5 inch vertical. In addition, McCulster also proved he has been working out, posting an incredible 20 ...
1.á The emergence of Anthony Spencer Anthony SpencerÆs play in 2009 was undoubtedly the number one reason Dallas was able to maintain the second-ranked defense in the league.á His seven sacks do not do him justice, as he was creating havoc in the backfield from week one.á Once the first sack came, the rest followed in bunches. Perhaps just as important as sacks is quarterback hits.á According to ...

Top 75 NFL Draft Prospects Of 2010

Posted: 27th February 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
Although we are die-hard Cowboys fans, we are also fans of the NFL in general.  As such, we love the NFL Draft and form an annual “Big Board.”  Below is a list of our top 75 NFL prospects, with potential Cowboys’ draft selections in bold. 1  Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska Suh's athleticism and intelligence make him a seemingly can't-miss prospect. 2  Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma 3  Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma ...

Randy Moss to the Dallas Cowboys? Top Six Reasons It’s a Bad Idea

Posted: 26th February 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
Amidst reports that Randy Moss could be headed to Dallas (albeit from the biggest “gossip magazine” in sports, ESPN), DallasCowboysTimes.com will detail six reasons why signing Randy Moss would be disastrous for the Dallas Cowboys.   1.  He will want too much money. If Dallas trades for Moss, it is likely that he would want a new contract.  With $45 million invested in Roy Williams and a Miles Austin ...

Dallas Cowboys and The Spread Offense: Six (Very Bold) Predictions

Posted: 24th February 2010 by Jonathan Bales in NFL
Variations of the spread offense, such as the pass-happy version the Patriots run or the Wildcat in Miami, are taking over the NFL.á In this article, we will explain how the transition of NFL offenses to the spread will affect the game by providing six fairly bold predictions and detailing how these changes will alter the Dallas CowboysÆ personnel philosophy moving forward. á 1. Within 10 years, all ...