Roy Williams, who attended the University of Texas, will be returning home to join the Dallas Cowboys. At 6'3" and 211 pounds, Williams is a large target with breakaway speed. His addition to the Cowboys will have a major impact on the team, as defenses will have to adjust their strategies to the new threat in Irving, TX.
Going forward, the Cowboys will have a legitimate deep threat on each side. This is going to cause defenses to play more zone coverages.
Two-deep zone coverages give a myriad of responsibilities to the safeties on each side, while the middle of the field becomes the responsibility of the middle linebacker.
Often called the Tampa Two, this strategy is vulnerable to attack deep down the middle of the field. Balls thrown by Brad Johnson over the middle linebacker's head will be more likely to find targets Jason Witten and Patrick Crayton.
Crayton, who's spent time as a slot receiver, will likely move back to this role, as Williams assumes one of the roles at wideout.
Opponents will be less likely to play eight-man fronts against the new-look Cowboys. Eight men in the box (the area near the line of scrimmage) leaves two corners and a safety covering Terrell Owens and Williams, which is not the best proposition.
All Dallas running backs should benefit from this change in scheming. Marion Barber should almost never see a safety near the line of scrimmage. This should improve his yards per carry average.
Tony Romo has always shown himself to be a likable guy. Most people think that if you can get along with T.O., you can get along with anyone. He should work well with Williams.
Williams, after spending so much time in purgatory (Detroit), should be eager to learn Jason Garret's offense.
The only possible negative impact of Williams' presence could be the attitude of Terrell Owens. Owens likes the ball, but he loves to win. If the Cowboys play well, Owens should not be a problem.
All together, the Cowboys are going to be much harder to beat with Williams on the club. Look for them to do extremely well when Romo returns from his injury. Williams should improve both the running and passing game...more points equals more wins.
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about 1 month ago
very very good take also , much detail on important defensive schemes that williams will cause. Very good article. You have really a good understanding of the game, i can tell! thomas moreland aka nfl mikee
from about 1 month ago
I was born in September. When I came home from the hospital I was propped up in front of the T.V every Sunday to watch games with my father. He didn't care if I understood anything or not.
When I say I've been watching the NFL on T.V since birth...I'm not kidding.
Thanks for your kind words about the piece.
Get in a fantasy league...I'll totally help you out.
from about 1 month ago
I have also picked up on Buddy's great knowledge of the game and enjoy reading articles on this. But Buddy what kind of effect do you think it will have on the future? I mean, they gave up a LOT of draft picks.
I understand this won't affect fantasy football [that's all that matters anyway right? =)]
But as a HUGE Giants fan I was SHOCKED they gave up all those picks. Thoughts?
from about 1 month ago
I don't think it's bad for the Cowboys in the future, for a few reasons.
First of all, most teams are hoping to get one player of Williams' caliber between their first and third draft picks. The Cowboys have a known quantity in Williams. First round picks are extremely expensive to sign, and don't have a success ratio that much higher than second rounders...they just cost more.
I think every time a team trades away a first round pick they help their organization.
The difference between a sixth and seventh round pick is small, so the Cowboys aren't given up a whole lot.
Lastly, draft or no draft, talented players will always go to Dallas. Love them or hate them, the Cowboys are the New York Yankees of football. Talent will continue to come to them.
about 1 month ago
I don't think it makes them that much better. They are already capable of putting up 30 ppg. (with Romo, who know what Brad will do) I think Williams is a good receiver, if he can stay healthy. This is a team that as Patrick Crayton said needs a wake up call. They had plenty of talent before this trade now they just have a little more.
from about 1 month ago
You don't think Williams will take any attention away from TO?
You'd think it would have to have some impact.
Thanks for reading.
about 1 month ago
I think this is a terrible trade, unless T.O. shows a different mentality from here on, regarding him being featured far more than he has been.
This only furthers entrenches him into accepting he'll share the spotlight, and when losing games, it usually brings out the worst in his attitude about this.
from about 1 month ago
T.O turns 35 on December 7th. If his attitude is terrible and causes problems for the team, the Cowboys could easily release him in the off season.
from about 1 month ago
Which I'm betting they do...release him that is.
about 1 month ago
The Cowboys problem isn't scoring or big plays. Their problem is their defense and their offensive line. Their secondary is shot - especially with Adam Jones gone.
Yes, Roy Williams is a solid player and should make the offense slightly/a lot better (remains to be seen), but unless he's lining up at corner, Dallas still has a world of problems.
Good write up as usual though.
from about 1 month ago
Hmm...
Lining him up at corners isn't that crazy an idea. Troy Brown played a lot of nickel back!
Williams will help the offense, and more points will help the defense.
Thanks for reading!
from about 1 month ago
I agree with Shaun. The Cowboys defense is the problem. W/o Romo for possibly a month the Cowboys will have to go 2-2 to stay in the race (they should be able to do it). Anyway they'll be better for the future on offense but they did overpay for Williams. In fact they got robbed.
from about 1 month ago
1-3 ain't so bad if Romo is only out for 4 weeks. Time will tell, but I think robbery is an overstatement.
Thanks for reading.
about 1 month ago
Great points on this Buddy, I love the perspective. I was analyzing my own rosters where Roy Williams is a member and tried to get a grasp on what his impact would be.
In many places, you read that this is going to create more single coverage options one way or another. The two-deep zone has to leave some middle protection, otherwise teams would eat it alive. The next few weeks I think we'll see that jump in Crayton and Witten you're referring to. Brad Johnson's arm is as weak as Pennington's, meaning that mid-level pass is going to be a place he lives. Romo's impact when he comes back should open a lot more throwing lanes for both Owens and Johnson, and give them the added benefit of a more defined mid-tier game.
The guy that gets killed in this is Miles Austin.
from about 1 month ago
As a Lions fan I like the trade. The Lions are horrible and need to rebuild with the draft.
But it would have been nice to get the odd man out now in the deal.
Miles Austin is a guy that can stretch the field. Like you said this deal hurts him the most.
Dallas loves to throw to the TE and RB. With Owens and Williams.
Thats already 4 options to throw the ball to without thinking of Crayton
from about 1 month ago
True. It's not good for Miles.
Thanks for your comments!
from about 1 month ago
I think the trade helps both teams...the essence of a good deal. The Cowboys are more likely to win now, and the Lions get to dream about someday....all they really have anyway.
It's good on both sides.
about 1 month ago
Dude, the only thing that was wrong was about Crayton. Two years ago he spent most of his time in the slot. Last year he was No. 2, because Glenn was injured.
When Romo gets back, they should run 4 wide receivers occasionally. 4 fast guys beating you everywhere will kill opposing defenses. Great article.
from about 1 month ago
Good point. I had forgotten that. Thanks for the correction!
about 1 month ago
Okay, points win games. But doesn't defense win championships?
from about 1 month ago
Not necessarily. Teams win championships. I remember that the Colts defense two years ago was not exactly a great defense, especially against the run. And the Cowboys still have a good defense, except in coverage. On the run they are spectacular, but with injuries to the secondary, they might struggle. However, the Boys should have several of those guys back by the time they face the Skins, except for Adam Jones.
If these guys can outscore every single opponent, then they win. The question is can they?
from about 1 month ago
Great question Matt.
We all thought that last year's New England club was going to prove that old saying wrong, and then the Giants defense won a championship.
I think in the modern NFL it's about getting points on the board. All the rule changes with respect to pass interference, and not touching the quarterback lead me to believe that the NFL wants to see points on the board.
The NFL usually gets what it wants.
Thanks for commenting!
from about 1 month ago
Okay, that cliche was really meant as more of a joke...
from about 1 month ago
lol good one matt
about 1 month ago
If Garrett is smart (which he is), I think he will put Roy and TO in the slot in situations when they have a good chance of getting the cover 2 look.
I think this is huge for Dallas. With Roy (Roy E. Williams, I love it, will it be R.E. Williams and R.L. Williams? will they do the full names?) back in Texas, i think he will play a little harder and be a bigtime contributor. Not saying he gave up on the Lions, but there is more incentive now to run every route harder. Hopefully he and TO can feed off each other in practice.
from about 1 month ago
You want to see one of those guys get some slot time. It's more likely for TO to get it before RW. The slot position is much harder to learn than wideout. There are twice as many reads for every defensive look, and you must make the same read as your quarterback or very bad things will happen.
You'll probably see this look more and more from Williams as he learns the playbook and works with Romo and Johnson.
Thanks for reading!
about 1 month ago
This helps the offense... but the team still has no true punt returner (Felix Jones, Adam Jones, Sam Hurd, out), no punter (McBriar, out), and a diminished secondary (Roy Williams, Terrence Newman, out). Defense and special teams are literally hurting!
from about 1 month ago
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/68369-with-tony-romo-injured-how-will-cowboys-respond
Check out their opponents. This defensive hospital is only temporary. Special teams is bad, but hopefully they can make some changes.
from about 1 month ago
Devin Hester notwithstanding, a punt returner never won anything for anybody.
More points takes pressure off all of the problems you mentioned.
Thanks for reading!
about 1 month ago
Talented player, but what's he done in his career? In a pass happy offense with an average QB, he's topped 850 yards once. His work ethic has been questioned too.
I'm very interested to see what happens now that Roy is making more guaranteed money than TO and if TO still isn't that involved in the gameplan. My popcorn is ready.
from about 1 month ago
Work ethic I'll give you. But remember, Kitna is not a very good QB. What Williams needs is a QB that can get along with him, and Romo is that guy.
from about 1 month ago
If I worked for the Detroit Lions I would slack off too. Why kill yourself for a team that is clearly misguided?
Williams is from Odessa TX. There's something about guys coming home. I think you will see a different player now.
Thanks for reading!
about 1 month ago
Roy's the real deal and the fact that the Boyz have signed him to a long-term contract (something they refused to do with T.O.) tells me that they're preparing for life without Owens. With Brad Johnson now in the lineup, and a new number one threat to share the ball, T.O. will meltdown sooner rather than later. That may be Jones plan. He can then site a behavioral clause in Owen's contract and cut him without pay. Trust me, Roy can fill T.O.'s shoes, and he's not the locker room cancer that Owens is.
from about 1 month ago
You dang right he is. This guy went to my high school's rival team. He is good.
from about 1 month ago
Williams does make Owens more expendable, and if Owens is smart he will realize that.
from about 1 month ago
Owens isn't smart. I can smell the meltdown brewing.
from about 1 month ago
I guess that's what makes watching so entertaining. The not knowing what's gonna happen.
from about 1 month ago
Yep, them Dallas ratings are gonna head through the roof! As a Lions fan, I'll be rooting for Roy too, since it's clear that my team has packed it in for the season. "Dallas" the soap opera just got a lot more interesting.
about 1 month ago
Congratulations Dallas, You just got another Patrick Crayton and a pain in the ass like T.O. I can't wait for the first onfield fight between these two divas (Williams and T.O.). Thanks for the 1st,3rd, and 6th round picks for this joker. I'm sure we will manage to srew thim up though. That's ok, because we love to rebuild year in and year out.
Sincerely,
One Sad Lions Fan
from about 1 month ago
If the pain in the ass comes with 10+ touchdowns Dallas fans have decided that we don't care. Maybe some folks in other cities should try it out.
Instead of getting rid of talented loud players, why not get rid of the quiet untalented ones? Just a thought.
If I went from the University of Texas to the Detroit Lions...I would cry a lot too. Matt Millen was maybe the worst front office official in league history...and whoever had the job before then wasn't very good either.
Anyway good luck with the picks...if nothing else they should be entertaining.
Thanks for reading.
about 1 month ago
Buddy:
Great article.
Some people think the Cowboys gave up too much, but I disagree.
The Cowboys were probably going to take a WR with their #1 pick. That pick was going to need 2-3 years to get adjusted to the NFL. Being a veteran, Williams doesn't need that.
All told, they gave up basically a 1 and a 3 for Williams.
I love this deal.
from about 1 month ago
I agree. Between the 1st and 3rd round picks the Cowboys probably would not have gotten one player this good. It's like you're drafting a college player, but you already know he can play at this level.
Thanks for reading.
about 1 month ago
Now they have two crybabies on one team. Way to go Dallas
from about 1 month ago
If they can play ball they can cry all they want. Maybe all TO ever needed was a friend?
about 1 month ago
As much as I hate to see Roy leave us here in the "D"...cuz really...I think the guy is great...At least we got a 1st,3rd,and 6th round pick...which will be good for us (if we make the right picks)...because we are obviously in another "re-builing" mode...I wish Roy the best,wish we kept him but...I guess we will see how it all turns out in the future.....At least Millen is not in charge of the Draft anymore....
P.S. Where is ,my boy Cocaine Wayne when we need him????
from about 1 month ago
Hey Matt,
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Detroit must choose wisely for sure...or the picks are worth as much as Andre Ware.
Try not to say Cocaine...it makes my nose run. ;)
about 1 month ago
There is two players i would trade for a 1st, 3rd and a 6th.... and thats Tom Brady and Petyon Manning
from about 1 month ago
For those two guys I'd give up a whole year's draft picks. Any given draft is only going to produce 1 starter, and maybe 2 other guys who make the team.
So pretend Roy Williams is a rookie...he's a starter and you get him early, and that next year's third round pick wouldn't have made the team anyway.
It'll make you feel better.
about 1 month ago
I'm a huge Cowboys fan, but because of the drama off the field and the lazy play on the field i have all but lost interest in the NFL this year. I sure hope Jerry Jones knows what hes doing with Roy Williams as Pacman seems to have been a bust thus far.
from about 1 month ago
This is DB teammate of buddy. I can fully agree with the fact that a guy like Adam Jones can cause disruption in the locker room but, if you believe that the Dallas Cowboys are playing with any kind of lethargy on the field, you may want to consider what it may be like to be a fan of about 25 other teams that don't have nearly as much talent.
The "Boys are a premier team in the league and as someone who has been a Seahawks fan all of their life, I should only be so lucky as to have such a hometown squad.
I hope this helps.
about 1 month ago
I like the article, but I disagree. Roy Williams is very overrated. He tends to give up on plays and is very quick to throw his teammates under the bus when things aren't going well. And he can be completely taken out of a game by one good corner, which would leave another corner plus both safties to worry about T.O. and Witten. And I think that, while T.O. may love to win, I truly beleive that he loves seeing is name in the paper and his face on the TV more than any of that. So even if Roy Williams starts to create matchup problems for defenses, if Williams starts to take catches away from T.O. he's going to be mad. Roy Williams has an ego problem, along with T.O. Not a good combination. And Dallas WAY overpaid for him. Williams was worth at most a 2nd and 3rd round pick group, not three. Yes, Dallas also got a 7th round pick, but in my mind that just doesn't even out. So in the end Dallas overpaid for a guy that won't really help them that much. Not a good move.
from about 1 month ago
There are only four defensive backs in a 4-3/3-4 system. Let's assume defenses allocate their best corner on Roy as you suggest, and the other three backs are working on TO...all your ideas.
That leaves Jason Witten on a linebacker...a match up Cowboys will take all day. Barber will be open down the middle and in the flat, as he will be covered by linebackers.
All your ideas, not mine.
When defenses go nickel, the Cowboys run.
How does this not lead to more wins?
about 1 month ago
we'll see, but I don't just yet.
from about 1 month ago
A wise man once said: "That's why they have to play all these games."
Nobody knows what is going to happen, part of what makes football fun to watch.
Thank you so much for becoming part of the discussion. I'd love to hear more of your thoughts.
about 1 month ago
All I care about is if Romo will play against the Giants. I hope not, but if he does I want the Giants to crush him. :)
Nice article.
Matt Jono
from about 1 month ago
Thanks for reading!
about 1 month ago
Buddy,
Doesn't matter if T.O. is turning 35, in reality of production, and considering he is a phenomenal physical specimen. There are rewards from owner's, for players who are not injury-riddled with great durability, including, being highly respected in the Sport's World, for one's health-regiment.
So, that one isn't flying.
T.O. is apparently, bent on some team putting him as *option 1, usually, and option 2, seldomly* especially when any other plan is obviously not working. So, again, thats the only T.O. we've ever seen.
Although I think he did alot of crying for Romo last season, so...I can't totally discount your alluding to attitude-changes he may have went through.
from about 1 month ago
Well I can't be right all the time, what fun would that be? :)
T.O is a very young 35, you're correct. I think he wants a ring.
He arrived in San Francisco just a little too late to win a title.
He carried the Philadelphia Eagles to the Superbowl, and played in the game with a broken leg.
You correctly assert that Owens is a perfectionist about his body.
If he's willing to put his body on the line for a ring, that tells me that he cares an awful lot about winning.
So after he carries the team to the Superbowl, breaks his leg, and plays great anyway he asks the Eagles for a raise. My question has always been: why in the world did they say no? What a moron Jeffry Laurie was.
It's not like they had never met T.O. They knew what would happen if he got too pissed off.
How many more games could the Eagles have won for a couple of lousy million bucks? According to Forbes the Eagles are worth $1 billion. So for .3% of the franchise value he can make one of the most important members of the team happy, and contend for two more Superbowls. I'm sure that investment would not have paid off.
Instead he chose that time in his life to develop principles.
Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb couldn't even muster the common sense to take the T.O's side. Make the owner the bad guy, who cares? He doesn't have to play on Sunday.
Why alienate your best player? Who cares if he's wrong? And he wasn't wrong for asking for more money. We all want more money.
And how do you not give a guy a raise after a year like that?
Sorry about the T.O tirade. Once I get going on the whole Philly situation it's hard to stop.
from about 1 month ago
Nice article Buddy but I completely disagree with you on the Philly fiasco. If he had been drafted or brought in as an "extra" I could see his point on giving him more money. He was brought in as a star and an agreed contract for his "star" abilities. I'm not saying the Eagles were right in what they did but they certainly weren't the villain you're making them out to be in your comment.
Maybe the Eagles saw him as he really is. Every time he wasn't happy he'd throw a fit and he's proved this even in Dallas. Talent means absolutely nothing when it's a distraction to an entire team. I also completely disagree that he alone carried them to the Super Bowl.
As for Reid and McNabb not taking his side... If you were there at training camp, in the locker room and on the sidelines with all 3, you could potentially have a valid opinion but you weren't, so how can you decide that they were in the ones in the wrong?
As I said I liked the article but completely (on just about every level) disagree with this post. For the record, I'm a Steelers fan and not an Eagles fan or supporter but I do like discussions on T.O. and where some people take things.
from about 1 month ago
Nice article Buddy but I completely disagree with you on the Philly fiasco. If he had been drafted or brought in as an "extra" I could see his point on giving him more money. He was brought in as a star and an agreed contract for his "star" abilities. I'm not saying the Eagles were right in what they did but they certainly weren't the villain you're making them out to be in your comment.
Maybe the Eagles saw him as he really is. Every time he wasn't happy he'd throw a fit and he's proved this even in Dallas. Talent means absolutely nothing when it's a distraction to an entire team. I also completely disagree that he alone carried them to the Super Bowl. No single wide-out carries a team to a Super Bowl.
As for Reid and McNabb not taking his side... If you were there at training camp, in the locker room and on the sidelines with all 3, you could potentially have a valid opinion but you weren't, so how can you decide that they were in the ones in the wrong?
As I said I liked the article but completely (on just about every level) disagree with this post. For the record, I'm a Steelers fan and not an Eagles fan or supporter.
about 1 month ago
I still think he should've gone to San Francisco. Detroit did that to me on purpose!
Regardless, I don't think Williams is going to have an immediate impact. It's not just a new playbook in this instance. It's a whole new organization, with a QB whose playing time is doubtful.
Chemistry is so important for a QB and his receivers. Sure he's talented enough to play pitch-and-catch, but he will need to adjust to Romo's improvisational style, too. And with Romo hindered by the injury, Williams' progression in Dallas is going to slow down.
Say we give him four weeks to get comfortable with the plays, and Romo is struggling through his injury. If Romo's pinkie creates some inaccuracy and Williams' lacks proper communication, there's a good chance that he won't really be effective till the fourth quarter of the season.
Dallas should still be in the playoff hunt, so that might not be a bad thing, but it's something to consider.
from about 1 month ago
You make some valid points. I think defenses still have to adjust their coverages with him just being on the field. I'm sure he'll figure out the fly routes, and that will be their greatest fear.
That's my counterpoint.
Thanks as always for reading and commenting.
about 1 month ago
I picked up Roy Williams off waivers in week 2. I have started him maybe once, just hoping this would happen. Come playoff time in my league, I am hoping he will have adjusted to Romo and Big D's playbook enough to be a quality WR2 along with T.O., (Also on my team!) and whoever is playing well that late.
from about 1 month ago
Nice pick up. He'll be a much better fantasy value later in the season, just as you planned.
Well done.
Thanks for reading.
about 1 month ago
Hey Buddy, Good Job!
I am a Native Texan and a huge Horns and Cowboys fan, I love the trade. Like you said draft picks are not guarantees of starting players. Especially first round offensive players. Romo, Barber, Crayton, Witten ... are all later than first round picks may be later than 2nd .. not sure .... they are Pro Bowlers!!!
Roy Williams has never played with a QB as good as Romo or Johnson matter of fact. He played with Chris Simms at Texas and Simms was the biggest cry baby I have ever seen. Major AppleWhite was a better college QB. Then you have Jon Kitna that got cut by the Bengals... lol. Roy will excel in Dallas, the boys have one of the best offenses in the league but they desperately need a "good hands guy" TO drops to many passes on critical third downs. Not many know this but Patrick Crayton is slow for a WR, 4.7 40 is what I read ... he has good hands but a line backer can cover him, so moving him in the slot for short quick stuff is a good move. Anyway, yes the Cowboys have issues and so does all other teams, if the Cowboys go 1-3 in the next 4 games they will be fine because they will have Newman, FS Roy Williams, Romo and Koser back ... it will be a fun ride ... go Boys and Hook'em !!!!!
from about 1 month ago
Thanks Kelly, I'm glad you liked the piece.
I hope Romo can throw with that cast on!! How cool is it that he's thinking about playing?
Can we put the toughness questions to bed now people?
about 1 month ago
I said Crayton was a pro bowler, okay I missed that but he is a late round starter.
Buddy,
I couldn't believe he was thinking about starting but you know Favre is his idiol and I think he played with a broken thumb. Romo is the best QB Dallas has had since Aikman as far as stats and I am glad he is here. There would be few teams that wouldn't want him on their roster and Jessica hanging around wouldn't hurt!!! :)
I know losing Felix Jones is a tought one but what do you think about his backup Choice? The Georgia Tech guy. He looked good in the preseason.
I can't wait to see the best receiving trio in football go at it when Roy gets involved. Owens, Williams and Witten, wow... I would say the Cardinals have the best Two Wr's but they have nothing like Witten at TE. I know they have looked vulnerable the last couple weeks but missing Kyle Koser has hurt that O-Line ... things will get better when he comes back.
from about 1 month ago
I watched some youtube on Choice- he looked great in those. The only knock on him that I could find is that he's slow. I think he ran a 4.54 at the combine, but don't quote me on that.
But by all accounts he runs hard and finishes plays. I worry about him, and all other rookies, in pass coverage.
Thanks for reading.
Oh, and couldn't we all use a little more Jessica in our lives? She's so good looking I'm starting to like her music. :)
about 1 month ago
You Cowboy Fans are all the same. You look at your team all wrong. You look at the Cowboys like a fresh piece of fruit. It looks great on the outside but once you peel away that its just rotten on the inside! They look good on paper but in all reality your team is all flash that will suffer another 1st round playoff loss. The Cowboys dont have a problem on offense. Thier needs are on defense. Keep thinking Roy Williams will take you to the promise land. Untill that team learns how to make a big stop on defense and stop having the secondary of swiss cheese you will never win a playoff game!
Jerry Jones loves to make a splash with big names. Big names do not win Superbowls. They make the headlines and thats it! Those Headlines have you not winning a playoff game since I was in High School! What you Cowboy fans should be doing is screaming for defense and better coaching. Stop thinking a coach that is a players coach and considered soft will help you win a playoff game. Have someone with the balls to tell this team what they need to do to win and put some of those egos in place. After that make a trade to pick up some defense or use those draft picks to draft guys in the defensive side of the ball that can play rather then signing overrated criminals to patch a hole on your weak defense.
America's Team. I beg to differ. I call the Cowboys America's Joke to any true football fans that knows what football is and how to win.
from about 1 month ago
How many rings do the Cowboys have again? I lost count back in the mid 90's.
about 1 month ago
Whoa now partner!
I agree with your Jerry Jones comment, he has definitley been the problem for years. He wants to win so bad but he does not know how to build a team, that is why he brought in the big tuna. Here is my point, I don't have a Billion dollars so I can't buy the team, so we have to live with Jerry being the coach, general manager ... etc. I have been a Cowboys fan since you were in diapers and will always be a fan. Jerry won't be the "ram-rod" forever but the Cowboys will always be the Cowboys to me.
By the way, you are part of the reason Cowboys are Americas team because people either love them or hate them that is what makes a popular team, thanks for being part of the legendary Cowboys!!
As far as the team, I remember the days when a NFL team had the same players for years, almost perfect football was played and when one player got hurt there was depth where a player as good or better could step in and not hurt the team. With free-agency and expansion the NFL teams are no longer what I call "professionals", they are normally right out of college not ready for the NFL but with todays league they have to play because of the cost of a draft pick and lack of depth on most teams. My perfect example is New England, Tom Brady goes down they are maybe a 9-7 , 10-6 team. In the old days you would have a Steve Young, Danny White or Doug Williams that can step in take the teams to super bowls... Matt Cassell, Brad Johnson!!! This is the problem with the NFL not the Cowboys.... by the way, who is your team? I would like to know so I can yell extra load when the Boys put a whoopin on them ... :)
from about 1 month ago
lol. Nice response. Thanks for reading.
about 1 month ago
See Buddy. That is typical Cowboys Fan. How many rings do you have? Back in the 90s. That came out of your mouth. We are approaching 2010 in a year my man. You sound like the guy I hear at the bar talking about when he was in high school 20 years ago how he hooked up with all the hot chicks. The only problem now is he is 150 pounds overwieght and is looking on craigs list for hookers. Typical Cowboys Fan!
from about 1 month ago
The organization still has more rings than most.
Most don't have any.
about 1 month ago
Sigmund, I married the hot chick 20 years ago and I have three kids and I am only 50 lbs over weight !!! lol.
Enough about me, back to AMERICA'S TEAM :). Threw that in to get you back on track....
Dallas spent the last three years buildijng a defense, it is pretty good when all the starters are in the lineup, Newman and the other Roy will be back soon, they will be fine. I want to get something straight, I don't like TO's attitude and I don't like Pac-Man but again those are Jerry's decisions, THE billionaire Owner... again....
As far as rings, I'm not sure, we have been in the bowl so many times I lose track ... :) We have rings from the 70's and 90's. The boys have been in 8 superbowls and won 5. Looks like we skip a decade before we win, so I guess we will win about 3 in the 2010 era .... :) This is fun,
I really think you are a sour Bills fan ...
about 1 month ago
Hey Buddy,
Sorry for these blogs that have nothing to do with Roy Williams. Everytime I get on a site people attack me because I am a Boys fan. That's okay, they think we should jump ship because of Jerry and his ideals.
You know back when Dallas was winning superbowls in the 90's they did not have a great defense, it was just solid. I think the same thing can happen now but the Cowboys offense needs to burn a little more time off the clock and when you have TO he makes a big play or drops the pass, these types of plays don't eat up much clock. I think having Williams will give the Cowboys another good hands option on the field with Barber and Witten... A good example was the Cardinals game when the Cardinals went to the two deep Zone at the end of the game to cover Austin and TO deep, Barber took a dump pass for a 70 yard TD ... most teams don't have two great CB's so I don't see how the Boys won't be a better Offense.... In my opinion Dallas added Roy, not as a deep threat but as a posession guy to keep drives alive so they can run more clock, what do you think?
from about 1 month ago
Could be. TO's not the best on 3rd down.
On the noise, I can take the heat. I grew up in Philly rooting for the Cowboys.
They REALLY hate Cowboys fans in Philly.
about 1 month ago
Will Romo play on Sunday? Another question unrelated to the cowboys, which is a better start this weekend Julius Jones or Sammy Morris?
from about 1 month ago
Jerry Jones says so...we'll see if he holds up all game.
from about 1 month ago
If he does play I'm not sure he would throw 40 passes, maybe 20. Barber should have a huge game against the Rams. I say Roy gets one of those jump ball TD's .... :)
from about 1 month ago
That would be nice.
about 1 month ago
This is a great move for the Cowboys. Roy Williams without catching a pass in Dallas will improve the team morale after the tough loss and Romo's injury. This should also boost the virtual share value of T.O., MBIII and Romo on the new website www.OneSeason.com, where you can trade virtual shares of your favorite sports players, teams and leagues for market based returns. Romo, MBIII and TO are already trading and Roy Williams is available for request to be issued as an Initial Player Offering (IPO).
from about 1 month ago
I'll have to check that site out. Thanks for the look.
about 1 month ago
That's cool being a Cowboys fan in Philly, I know how they like to throw batteries and stuff ... :)
from about 1 month ago
They booed Santa Claus and Mike Schmidt. Schmidt was the best player the Phillies ever had...not good enough.
Who can't tolerate a little Santa for the benefit of the kids at holiday games?
about 1 month ago
Probably not a textbook presentation but well researched, timely and extremely informative. Overall, very nicely done.
Although I certainly agree with the assessment regarding coverage I would also suggest that Offensive Coordinator Maurice Carthon along with whiz kid Sean Payton will be able to exercise a bit of artistic creativity with the offensive sets and will send Defensive Coordinators scrambling to try and outguess them over the next couple of weeks.
about 1 month ago
Probably not a textbook presentation but well researched, timely and extremely informative. Overall, very nicely done. Although I certainly agree with the assessment regarding coverage I would also suggest that Offensive Coordinator Maurice Carthon along with whiz kid Sean Payton will be able to exercise a bit of artistic creativity with the offensive sets and will send Defensive Coordinators scrambling to try and outguess them over the next couple of weeks.
about 1 month ago
Probably not a textbook presentation but well researched, timely and extremely informative. Overall, very nicely done. Although I certainly agree with the assessment regarding coverage I would also suggest that Offensive Coordinator Maurice Carthon along with whiz kid Sean Payton will be able to exercise a bit of artistic creativity with the offensive sets and will send Defensive Coordinators scrambling to try and outguess them over the next couple of weeks.
about 1 month ago
Probably not a textbook presentation but well researched, timely and extremely informative. Overall, very nicely done. Although I certainly agree with the assessment regarding coverage I would also suggest that Offensive Coordinator Maurice Carthon along with whiz kid Sean Payton will be able to exercise a bit of artistic creativity with the offensive sets and will send Defensive Coordinators scrambling to try and outguess them over the next couple of weeks.
from about 1 month ago
Thanks for your comments. You're right, the piece was produced under time pressure.
Those are insightful observations you make.
about 1 month ago
Buddy,
I commend your T.O. synopsis, as it mimics mine...except, I like to remind folk that he took The Eagles to a Super Bowl where he (himself) output arguably, the GOAT Super Bowl Performance----with no regard for who won the Game.
about 1 month ago
Buddy,
Do you recall who was the Pennsylvania U.S. Congressman that wanted to go after The Eagles possible illegitimacy, in how they suspended T.O. that year?
That just spoke volumes, toward helping T.O. hater's blood boil.
from about 1 month ago
I don't recall that part at all. What happened exactly?
about 1 month ago
Buddy,
I love the article and your knowledge is astonishing. To all who expect that the Cowboys gave up too much for Williams. I pulled the following info from dallascowboys.com
"Still, the point is you just never know about the draft. And you may not know what this Roy Williams can do in Dallas. But you like your chances with a guy who has at least made the Pro Bowl.
So you lose a first, and you get a Pro Bowler. Win
You lose a third-round pick. Ok, you already have a third-round pick because of those crazy draft-day trades the Cowboys made last year. They ended up getting Cleveland's third-round pick. And the one that got sent to Detroit was the Cowboys' pick. So you keep the Browns' third-round pick, and trade away your own. It's likely the Cowboys will finish higher than Cleveland, so I call that a win, too.
As for the sixth-round pick, that's one the Cowboys got back from the Titans because Pacman is suspended again. And you've already acquired another sixth-round pick from the Dolphins for Jason Ferguson. Again, the Cowboys are keeping Miami's and sending away their own.
Don't forget, the Cowboys add a seventh from the Lions and pick up a fifth from Tennessee.
So to start the day, the Cowboys had 10 draft picks. Now, they have nine and Roy Williams. "
So draft wise I think the Cowboys are still good position.
The above from dallascowboys.com is from Nick Eatman.
Go Cowboys
from about 1 month ago
I had no idea about all the extra picks. Thanks for the insights.
about 1 month ago
No I am a 49ers fan. Not a bandwagon fan that was just here for the good times. I take my shots with them but unlike Cowboys fan I dont talk about how many rings we have once people pounce on the fact the I am a Niners Fan. Oh by the way we do have as many rings as you Cowboys Fans. My team stinks but we are building and finally moving in the right direction thru the draft. Not quick fixes with shady players. We will be back and hopefully be able to renew a rivalry with the Cowboys once agian. Dont call me a sad Bills fan. I wouldnt waste my time posting if I was a Bills fan. I would just stay in that shithole called Buffalo and wonder why I live there!
Oh and about TO. You all praise him now. It wasnt to long ago when he was a Niner and went to your beloved Dallas Star at the 50 yards line and had his hands up in there air after a TD. Yet you fans think hes goods gift. How soon you forget. You keep that Cancer! He fits right in with past players and your future team. Maybe him and Pac Man can go to the strip club together and give each other a lap dance!
from about 1 month ago
I'll quote Jerry Jones: "He can do whatever he wants on that star if he comes and plays here."
Ahh the Niners- no wonder you hate the Cowboys so much. The Niners are my least favorite team as well...you just don't find me leaving comments on any articles written about them.
"the catch" made be cry when I was a kid, and I've hated y'all ever since.
Hey, at least Frank Gore can play! You guys have him going for you. I had to draft him on my fantasy team as an emotional hedge.
Are you guys ever going to get around to putting up a new stadium? the stick is kind of tired at this point, don't you think? The Giants got a new building...then what happened?
You know I went to a playoff game at the stick, rooted my head off for the away team...and nobody said anything to me. That was weird. I was expecting to take a little crap. Niners fans are polite. I'll give them that.
from about 1 month ago
Oh: "See Buddy. That is typical Cowboys Fan. How many rings do you have? Back in the 90s. That came out of your mouth. We are approaching 2010 in a year my man."
Our last ring was after yours...in case it's been so long that you forgot.
Our next ring looks closer too.
about 1 month ago