
Before I even begin, its a given that the Cowboys suck. Sure they've some good years and I am not talking about their talent, but as an organization as a whole...they suck. They're staff sucks, they're uniforms suck, even a lot of their fans suck.
You may be asking, "Hey! Why do the fans suck so much too? I mean I understand the team because it goes against everything sacred and holy, but why the fans?"
Because they are so blinded by their love for their team that they never want to face the facts. They are completely opposed to ever listening to another side of the story and rather than stand behind their team during difficult times, they bitch and moan about what needs to be done and what they would do differently if they could get off their tractors and be a coach in the organization.
All that being said, I'd like to talk a little about Terrell Owens being gone by the wayside. The Cowboys released him a couple of days ago in a move that truly confuses me. Sure, he whimpered like a baby when he was DEFENDING his Quarterback in a press conference. Sure, he asked for the ball in his hands to make plays...JUST LIKE SANTONIO HOLMES IS BEING GLORIFIED FOR. And sure, he brings a ton of press to your team...very little of it positive.
But other than that, I want to know what he did that was a "cancer in the locker-room." In San Francisco and Philadelphia, he did without a doubt pull several stunts that made him look like an idiot...but he did nothing of the sort in Dallas.
I'd rather have a big mouth who stands up for my Quarterback and is headed to be one of the most productive receivers in NFL history, than be stuck with a few nobody's like Patrick Creighton.
Not that I really want to stand up for Terrell Owens, but he truly seems to have gotten the raw end of the stick in this deal because as the cliche goes, "His reputation precedes him."
The Cowboys will regret letting him go. Mark my words. They are going to be faced with a difficult year in which I don't believe they'll have a winning record. Here's why:
1) T.O. was constantly double teamed last year, leaving guys like Patrick Creighton open to make big plays. Remove T.O. from the equation and suddenly an opposing defense can stick a swift linebacker on Whitten, play zone in the secondary, send the line after Tony Romo, and they'll be very effective.
2) Tony Romo really has to prove himself without T.O. Peter King thinks that Romo is the winner out of the releasing of T.O., but I beg to differ. Expect Tony Romo to have the worst season of his career.
3) Without T.O., an opposing defense can stick an extra man in the box to help stop the Marion Barber/Felix Jones 1-2 punch.
And that's it. T.O. could land at a number of teams that will see an instant improvement with his help...big mouth and all. The Vikings, Bears, Raiders, Bills, Buccs and Dolphins could all use a stronger # 1 receiver. Then imagine if "Hoody" decided to pick him up and bring him to the Patriots with all that money he cleared by dumping Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to the Cheifs.
Moss on one side. Owens on the other. Welker as the meat in the middle. Tom Brady would have a field day with every team he faced. He already did it with Jabar Gaffney, so imagine the difference a T.O. would make.
Who knows where he will end up, but facts are the facts...the Cowboys will rue the day they let Terrell Owens go.
Would I want him on the Texans? HELL NO! But it's just a matter of calculating the facts.
Another move that I think they will regret is releasing Sooner-Safety Roy Willams. He may have a weakness in coverage, but his hard hitting attitude and mentality can go a long way in the right defense. Look at Troy Polamolu...not great at coverage, but makes huge plays from that shallow Strong Safety spot. I'm excited to see what Roy can do if he is picked up by the right team.
Now that is someone that I wouldn't mind the Texans seeking out...
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