Cowboy Corner: Will Miles Austin be a Cowboy in 2010?
February 24, 2010 by Guest Contributor · Leave a Comment
Cowboys Offseason
Sportsbook Super Bowl Odds (for XLV): Cowboys +1215
NFC Odds (5Dimes Reviews): Cowboys +685
Is There A Chance Miles Austin Will Not Be A Cowboy In 2010?
After a breakout, Pro Bowl season, there is no question that wide receiver Miles Austin has plenty of value that the Dallas Cowboys not only want, but rely upon. After Terrell Owens departed and Roy Williams never filled his shoes, Austin stepped up and led the wide receiving corps.
The Cowboys brass is saying all of the right things, but fans can’t help but be a little nervous right now.
Austin is a free agent, although he is of the restricted variety. The good news is that the Cowboys can use a tender on him and it would take an opposing team to really make an effort above and beyond the call of duty to pry him from the Cowboys.
But that is possible – just ask the Seattle Seahawks when they lost Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson in a similar situation a few years ago.
The best way to secure Austin would be to either sign him to a long term contract or franchise tag him. The latter method would cost the team just under $10 million, which isn’t appealing and the former way is dicey considering there is no collective bargaining agreement beyond this year.
Right now, Austin is in the driver’s seat. Whether he gets the franchise tag or a long term deal, or is courted by another team for a lucrative contract, he should be thinking big for his next contract.
What the Cowboys are most likely to do is give him the highest restrictive free agency tender, which would mean two things:
For starters, any team that signed him would have to give a first- and third-round pick to the Cowboys in return if Austin did leave and sign with the new team and also, the Cowboys would have the option to match any deal that Austin would agree to with the new team.
Most NFL picks are expecting the Cowboys to use that tender because there won’t be many NFL teams that want to give up first and a third for him. At the same time, most NFL teams won’t find a receiver as good as Austin in the first round of the 2010 draft, so they might be tempted.
At the end of the day, expect Austin to be a Cowboy but there is some anxiety considering he isn’t locked up quite yet.
Cowboy Corner: Cowboys Offseason Report
February 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor · Leave a Comment
Cowboys Offseason
Super Bowl Odds (for XLV): Cowboys +1215
NFC Odds (BetEd Reviews): Cowboys +685
Return Of Folk Just A Folk Story
It is the offseason, which means that there will be lots of rumors and conjecture flying around. Case and point: recently, there were rumors that the Cowboys may bring back kicker Nick Folk into the fold.
On the surface, it might not seem that crazy considering Folk was a Pro Bowl kicker just two years ago but the reality is a little bit further from that. Folk struggled mightily this year to the point where he cost his team games. The Cowboys, who have been a little on the frail side mentally in past years, can’t afford to lose confidence because of missed field goals.
Folk blamed punter/holder Matt McBriar for his misses.
Regardless, it is very doubtful that Folk comes back for a tryout of any sorts.
On that note, kicker Matt Stover, who was steady for the AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts this year, expressed interest in kicking for the Cowboys next season. The 42-year-old was the oldest kicker in the league this year and the Cowboys may opt to go younger.
Felix Jones The Starter?
The Dallas Cowboys have plenty of depth in their backfield and many Cowboys fans are starting to draw up the pecking order for next year. One thing is for sure: Felix Jones definitely deserves a bigger role.
Jones could very well be the starter heading into the 2010 season as Marion Barber really tapered off to finish the year while Jones came on. Barber is supposed to be the power back but he struggled in short yardage situations in 2009, which really opened some eyes.
The biggest dilemma at this point is the fact that the Cowboys have three excellent running backs but none of them seem to stay healthy. Jones is the most explosive weapon but he has played in just 20 games through two seasons. Marion Barber, who is supposed to be the hammer, was nicked up this year while Tashard Choice also missed some time.
Internet betting fans know that the Cowboys plan to be a Super Bowl contender in 2010 but they have to figure out their backfield situation to start.
The early speculation is that Jones will start and Barber or Choice may be traded in the offseason. But if the Cowboys truly plan to contend, keep all three for depth would be the best move.
NFL Super Bowl 2010: Kickoff & Halftime Show
February 1, 2010 by Matt Lawrence · Leave a Comment
The 2010 NFL Super Bowl will feature the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints squaring off in Miami Florida. The Saints and their “Who Dat” nation (possibly one of the worst slogans ever) have had a great season with Drew Brees at the Helm. You know that if Peyton Manning is healthy the Colts will be in the playoffs. That is why this years superbowl is setting up to be a quarterback duel in Miami, and I for one can’t wait.
Let’s get the important stuff out of the way first before looking at the stats and my prediction.
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Cowboy Corner: Dallas Cowboys Offseason
January 27, 2010 by Guest Contributor · Leave a Comment
Cowboys Offseason
Super Bowl Odds (for XLV): Cowboys +1215
NFC Odds (5Dimes Reviews): Cowboys +685
Heading Into The Offseason
The general NFL betting crowd may not see the difference between how the Dallas Cowboys head into the 2010 offseason versus the 2009 offseason, but the true fans of America’s team have a completely different mood.
In 2009, the Cowboys were blown out in the final week of the regular season and were kept from the playoffs. They headed into the offseason wondering whether Tony Romo was a franchise quarterback, whether Wade Phillips is a reliable head coach and whether the psyche of the team was strong enough to win in December and January.
Heading into the 2010 offseason, the feeling is completely different.
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Cowboys 2010 – 2011 Schedule & Opponents
January 25, 2010 by Matt Lawrence · 1 Comment
The Cowboys Season is over after a heartbreaking loss in Minnesota. Jason Garrett seemed to forget that the Vikings have one of the best Defensive Lines in the NFL when he was making the game plan. Seriously why would you run Barber outside when you have Jones & Choice.
All that aside, now that the 2009 – 2010 Season is over lets look at the opponents that will be on the 2010 – 2011 Dallas Cowboys schedule. I think that everyone will agree that the Cowboys schedule is going to be tough one this season.
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Ending With a Thud
January 17, 2010 by Cody Dunlap · Leave a Comment
Woof.
That sucked.
I was thinking about ending my analysis of the ass-kicking the Dallas Cowboys received right there. And frankly, that probably would have sufficed.
Not a whole lot to say about this game, really. In-depth analysis is far from necessary. But keep reading for a few more thoughts on yet another Cowboys season that ends without a championship.
How to Survive the Homerdome OR We’ve Got Questions
January 15, 2010 by Cody Dunlap · Leave a Comment
Guess we can’t really call it that anymore now can we?
For the Dallas Cowboys, a victory on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings can come in a variety of forms.
Check out how they can pull off a win, why I have so many questions and maybe even a prediction for the contest after the jump. Read more
Party at the Death Star: Dallas Cowboys beat Philadelphia Eagles 34-14
January 10, 2010 by Cody Dunlap · Leave a Comment
So I was a little bit off on the score. Sue me.
Right now, I’ve got a smile on my face that I’m pretty sure is bigger than the one Miles Austin has when he scores.
That game wasn’t even as close as the 20-point final margin. If it hadn’t been for a ton of penalties and one particularly stupid decision by Mike Jenkins, there might have been 50 points scored by the good guys tonight.
A few more observations on a win 13 years in the making after the jump. Read more
Clear Eyes, Full Heart…
January 8, 2010 by Cody Dunlap · Leave a Comment
Bob Sturm had a very unnerving statistic in his Friday breakdown today:
Under Andy Reid, the Philadelphia Eagles are 7-0 in first round playoff games.
Not exactly great odds for Jerry’s Wade’s bunch.
I’ve tried to put this post off as long as I could. But for the first week of school, it has gone by remarkably fast. Perhaps the big guy upstairs knows how nervous I am about this game.
Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles Preview
December 30, 2009 by Matt Lawrence · Leave a Comment
This Picture Remains until the Cowboys stop winning
NFL week 17, the Dallas Cowboys will play host to another NFC East division rival, the Philadelphia Eagles. Both the Cowboys & Eagles are playing their best football of the season right now. The Philadelphia Eagles have won 6 straight and clinched a playoff berth. The Dallas Cowboys have won 2 straight and clinched their playoff berth, first the boys beat the Saints when no one gave ‘em a chance and last week they shut out the Redskins. The winner of this weeks game will clinch the NFC East Division. Let’s compare the teams and see how they matchup on paper.
History
Last Meeting:
Week 9 – Cowboys 20 @ Eagles 16
Last Season:
Week 2 – Cowboys 41 vs Eagles 37
Week 17 – Cowboys 6 @ Philadelphia 44
Advantage: Cowboys, the boys are 2 and 1 in the last 3 meetings and are playing at Cowboys Stadium.
