Conference 7.286::sports_90

 1990 draft picks by rounds (number in parenthesis is the overall pick number)
 Cowboys have 14 picks total (plus Walsh).

Current Picks

RND
 1   #1 (1) Steve Walsh,         #21-(21)from Minn. for Herschel
 2   #1 (26)                     #22 (47)from Minn. for Herschel
 3  #15 (68)from KC for Pelluer  #26 (74)from Den for Kevin Brooks
 4      nothing
 5  #11 (120) from Miami for Scott Secules
 6   #1 (136)     #21 (158)from Minn for Herschel  #27 (164)from NYG for DeOssie
 7   #1 (166)
 8      nothing
 9   #1 (222)                    #10 (231) from Seatle for Daryle Smith
10  #11 (260) from Indy for Zefros Moss
11   #1 (288) 
12   #1 Mike Lowman (89 supp. draft)(out of football)

Picks traded away

RND
 3  #1 (54) to Minn. in Herschel trade
 4  #1 (82) to Den in Kevin Brooks trade.
 5  #1 (110) to Wash for Dean Hamel
 8  #1 (194) to Det. for Paul Palmer
10  #1 (250) to Minn. in Herschel trade

I thought that the Donk's still had to give the Cowboys draft picks from
the Tony D. Deal????  Seems like so many yards for said pick... Of course
he really has not done anything except cost them money since coming to
Denver.....  




Monty

    re .2:
    
    Denver gave Dallas their 1989 fifth round pick, I think that's all the
    Broncos had to give up for Dorsett.
    
    
    py

    Coach Johnson is looking to have more say in the Cowboys' football
    operation.  He wants to play a large part in the draft selections, will
    be the offensive coordinator, and will try to participate more in the
    other aspects of management.  He says that he is looking for a big
    running back in the draft.  When asked why they let their QB coach go
    with no attempt at keeping him (despite him being credited with
    Aikman's development) he said that he will not stand in the way of
    anyone doing what they want to do.  He also said that this team is not
    being put together just to showcase Aikman.  He said that when he took
    over the team did revolve around one player (probably referring to
    Walker) and was a loser.  This is a team game and that was the way he
    was going to coach it.

   Johnson also says he'll listen to offers for Walsh but does not want
   draft choices. He wants a player(s) and hes not in a rush to make the
   trade because of the way Walsh's 4 year contract was structured. Walsh
   got a big signing bounus but not much money the 1st year, he gets a 
   little more money the second year but the bulk of contract is to be paid
   over the 3rd and 4th year.

   I still think Walsh will be traded to the Vikings for either Browner
   or Doleman. Doleman makes the most sense for the Vikes because with
   all the other good D linemen they have he would be missed the least.

Chuck

    
    
        What is the date and the time of the draft?
    
    
    
                                     
    Cowboys fan since the seventies,
                           David
    

    .6�        What is the date and the time of the draft?
    
    	For Dallas...
    
    	It's Doomsday! Feb.29th...
    
    If you look hard enough, you'll see there is no 29th :*)
    
    B.A.

    It is either Sunday, April 22 or Sunday, April 29 beginning at 10AM.
    They generally get through the first 6 rounds on Sunday.  The next
    6 rounds will be the next day.
    
    John

    
    Cowboys and 49ers also have had talks about Walsh.

    Re: .5
    
    There is no way in the world the Vikes will trade Doleman for Walsh,
    I can assure you.
    
    
    Spud

    The Cowboys are jumping into the Plan B players pool with both feet. 
    Their most notable aquisition to date is ex-Bear WR Dennis McKinnon. 
    With both of their starting WR going down with knee injuries last year,
    the 'boys were looking for experienced help in this area.  They also
    picked up a couple of running backs, some OL help, and a linebacker or
    two (one from the Pats).  Johnson said he took a look at the
    improvement of teams like Green Bay and KC who signed a large number of
    Plan B players last year and wants to emulate their improvement.

  WR-Dennis Mckinnon Bears         RB-Kieth Jones ???
  WR-Rod Harris Saints             RB-Tommy Agee Chiefs
  WR-Mike Williams Loins           RB-Timmy Smith ???
  WR-Jarrod Delaney ???            RB Ervin Farris ???

  G-Tony Slaton Rams               LB-Terrence Cooks-Pats
  G-Greg Johnson ???               LB-Vinson Smith - Steelers
  G-Dave Franks ???                LB-Walter Johnson- Saints

  DB-Antonio Gibson Saints         OT-Karl Burnice
  DB-James Washington ???
  DB-Corris Ervin ???              TE-Paul Jokish
  DB-Greg Lee                      TE-Steve Johnson


  Antonio Gibson, Mckinnon, Slaton, and Rod Harris should help, the other 
  guys I either haven't herd of them or are average players so I don't 
  expect much.

    Add TE-Jay Novacek from Phoenix.

    They have also added quite a few regular free agents.

    
    
    I believe they have signed Ron Brown(L.A. RAMS) also.
    
    
    
    
    
    David
    

    re: .16
    
    Ron Brown signed a four year 2 Mil contract with the Raiders. Guess what ?
    He will be defensive back with the Raiders not a WR.
    
    -- Ram Nori

    It was said that he will play DB, WR and KR all.

    USA TODAY says that he was signed as a DB and Brown really wanted to be
    a CB, also Brown last played DB as a junior at ASU.
    
    -- Ram Nori

    
    Brown may have practiced as a DB at ASU, but he saw very little
    action as one, it any.
    
    the 49ers did sign a real DB, Hanford Dixon as I believe their 6th
    or 7th DB.  Not a bad bench.
    
    Bruce

    re: -1
    
    The Newspaper says he played as a DB as a junior, obivously he must
    have praticed too.
    
    -- Ram Nori

    I didn't say he didn't play at all, just very little in non-key
    opportunities (sorta like when Deion Sanders played WR).  ASU had
    a couple lousy DB's back then, and he still wasn't there enough
    to make a mark.
    
    Bruce, ASU season ticketholder 81-83 

    Cowboys get                         49ers get
    -----------				---------
    Danny Stubbs DE                     2nd rnd pick (47 overall)
    Terrence Flagler RB                 3rd rnd pick (68 overall)
    49er 3rd rnd pick (84 overall)
    49er 11th rnd pick

    I like the trade. Stubbs had a good rookie year but was injured and
    nicked all of last year. He will be the starting left DE. Flagler has
    looked good in mop up duties during 49ers games but I don't know much 
    about his talents. This trade marks the end of Too Tall Jones career
    as a Cowboy, and they will now draft an OLB with there 1st rnd pick for
    sure. I wouldn't be suprised to see Jim Jeffcoat or Danny Noonan traded
    before Sunday. There 2nd rnd pick might still be a running back, but I
    wouldn't be suprised it they take a safty (Mark Carrier, Vince Buck)
    Steve Walsh will stay put at least until training camp.

Chuck

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!(TM)

8^)

    
    Noone is interested in Walsh, at least not for the ransom Dallas is
    demanding.
    
    Why would anyone want Jeffcoat? He is 29 years old and has been
    ineffective the last 2-3 years. Noonan? Maybe in a package deal.
    
    Flagler was the 49ers 1st round pick a couple of years ago. He was
    highly touted coming out of college. Has been relegated to clean-up
    duty behind Craig and asked to be traded last year.
    
    Stubbs was "the last defensive lineman off the bench" for the 49ers
    last year. I think he can become a very good player.
    
    All-in-all, I think it was a good trade for Dallas. They desperately
    need RB and DL help. Both should start for them.
    
                                                   HOOT
    

    
    	Yo Hoot,
    
    	Dallas drafted Emmitt Smith as there 1st round pick.
    	I think he's a good one, hopefully if Flager doesn't
    	pan out he will.
    
    	Mike

    
    Mike,
    Didn't Smith tear up a knee two seasons ago? He is a good one, though.

    
    In my opinion, this was one of the best picks in the draft.
    
    Jeff George was definitely the worst.  Indianapolis got taken
    to the cleaners by Atlanta.
    

    Hoot - Buchsbaum said that Smith missed two games and parts of two
    others with a "knee sprain".  And then in his Jr. year he has a
    "sensational junior season, despite some nagging injuries..."
    
    Live from Charger Central....
    
    Glenn

    I can't believe that McMurty was still around for the Pats - a good
    pick. The Jets did really well with their picks, especially taking
    Rembert - I figured him gone to the Iggles .....
    
    As for Indy, I said it before, the George trade was insane. I wouldn't
    give up Hinton, Risen, and two picks for any of today's top QB's
    .... much less a rookie who became a messiah in the last couple
    of months. 
    
    Ware will be great with Detroit (or any other team), but they had
    Peete, and needed to fill other holes soooner. I guess the Lions
    felt that Peete could not/ is not ready to taking a 16-week pounding
    in the R&S ......

    
    	Thanks Glen,
    
    	From the games I viewed he reminded me of a slower
    	Tony Dorsett. He makes defenders miss.
    	Keep in mind,Smith was originally projected to go
    	as high as Tampa's #4 pick.

    
    Well, can somebody tell me how did Dallas get 17th pick ? What did they
    give up for that ?
    
    -- Ram Nori

>    Well, can somebody tell me how did Dallas get 17th pick ? What did they
>    give up for that ?
    
	They exchanged the 21st pick in the first round and the 28th pick 
in the 3rd round for the 17th pick in the first round...

	Jim M

    Doc,

    Your right about the George trade and then they go and give him 15 mil over
    6 years wow, Either Indy is brain dead or they see something in George
    alot of people don't. Even tho' Hinton is a pro-bowl lineman he is 
    big into the union stuff, which could have negative effect on the players
    vs management relationship. Who knows. Ware is perfect for Detroit, Peete
    will get a chance to develope, and if Detroit is successfull with the
    run and shoot you will see a few teams converting to it and maybe Peete
    could be good trade bait in 2 years. Detroit will be a power house team
    real soon.

       I'll write in here later on what I thought of the Cowboy draft.
    Dallas put on a big smoke screen before the draft, they had everbody
    convinced they were going after defense and went with offense with there
    1st two picks. Emmit Smith dropped to the 17th pick because his agent 
    has a history of contract hold outs. I hope he signs quick, he should be
    starter come week 1 next year. The only thing I seemed to be right about
    was Dallas trying to move Noonan and they almost got New Orleans to bite
    and give up a 1st round pick for him.

    chuck

So Chuck...you guys gonna get back to .500 this year, or what?

Re Indy/George:  One of the SportsWriters (Jauss?) is calling
George  "The Konkak of the NFL"...

Should be a_interesting year....

'saw

    Danny Noonan was a 1st rounder a few years back, but has been hampered
    with injuries throughout his career.  The papers in Dallas attributed
    that to his steroid use at Nebraska (go Big Red) but I feel there
    is more to it. Last years defensive line sucked big time, I felt
    really stupid paying $25 to watch these 'big, strong' linemen get
    pushed around by opposing teams.
    
    The draft was dissapointing in that Dallas did not do much to shore
    up their defence. Plan B was great, but these players are someone
    else's rejects for one reason or another. Clark from Miami was
    available but Jimmy, his old coach, just passed him by.  Jimmy,
    Jimmy, Pee Wee Hermann could run through our our defensive line.
    
    John
    

    Frank, .500 is reaching, the team is to young, theres talent there in
    a few of the positions but like I said way to young. There shaping up
    nice tho' need a two more drafts. 

    John,
    The biggest problem with the defense last year was it was on the field
    the whole game because the offense couldn't move the ball, specially
    after Irvin and Martin went down and Paul Palmer head turned into a
    vacant lot again. The D greatly improved over the second half of the
    the season. They still don't have the big play LB they need, but hey
    they have to may holes to fill so they filled other holes. The deal
    of Noonan to New Orleans would have brought LB James Francis which is
    the guy they wanted but NO backed out.

    Noonan can play like a #1 when hes healthy which he should be now.
    When he got back in the lineup in the second half of the season teams
    no longer could double up on Jeffcoat and Jeffcoat had 10 sacks over
    the last 8 games of the season. With Jeffcoat, Noonan, Danny Stubbs,
    Mark Walen (IR all of last year), the 3rd rnd pick Jimmy Jones (very
    quick and big (4.88 speed, 280), Tony Tolbert dh pass rusher (impressive
    rookie) they should be able to survive. Dean Hammel and Willi Broughton
    may not make the team. The key is for Stubbs to play like he did his
    rookie year in San Fran, and Noonan to stay health, Jeffcoat isn't
    big enough to handle double teaming all game. I think the Clark your
    talking about is Bernard Clark from Miami, if so he's a MLB, they don't
    need that. The draft brought at least 3 starters (Stubbs, Alex "ace"
    Wright, and Emmit Smith/Flagler), 3 position that have greatly improved
    over last year. Out of the Plan B McKinnon WR (until Irvin returns),
    Gibson SS, should start. Kelvin Martin will be moved to the 3 WR spot 
    where he can play off of Wrights great speed. 

    Good draft for Dallas I thought, they also traded 3 6-rnd picks to 
    the Chargers for a 3 rnd pick next year, and 3 late rnd picks to the
    Raiders for the Raiders 5th rnd pick (Smagala db Notre Dame). They sound
    like bad trades but with 16 Plan B players already signed and roster 
    limits set at 80 come camp time some of these late round picks wouldn't
    be around to long anyways, so trade quantity for quality
    
Chuck

    Dallas columnist David Casstevens says Bob Ryan is "the greatest
    filmmaker, living or dead, in the history of the cinematic arts." 
    
    Why?
    
    
    
    Ryan produced the Cowboys 1989 highlight film. 
    
    	--dan'l
    

>>    Ryan produced the Cowboys 1989 highlight film. 
    
      Is the this the Bob Ryan of the Boston Globe? How long is the film?
      20 seconds at the most I hope.

Chuck

    
    The film is called "Dallas Does Nothing".
    
    Dickster
    

Actually, the Cowboys highlight was Troy breaking his finger while
picking his nose...oops, sorry, that was Joe Walton...

Well, mabye it was Carl Banks stuffing their 4th and goal opportunity...
Nope, guess i'm wrong again....

Oh, I know now, it was when they beats the Deadskins on Monday night....
Yeah, there ya go....

'Saw

PS Dickster, helluva p-name there....8^)

    Big Mac,

       Whats the scoop from the Dallas camp, are they close to signing
       Emit Smith or Ace Alexander? Can't get any info up here in Mass.
       The USAToday had been very disappointing lately.
 
    Chuck

    To anyone 'in the know'...........
    
    What do you figure the strategy to be around the acquisition of Robert
    Awalt?  It looked like Novacek was having a good preseason, and the
    Cowboys go out and get his old rival for playing time from the
    Cardinals!!!  Is Dallas considering using Novacek as a WR?  Will they
    be using a lot of 2 TE formations?   What gives??????
    
    
    Any info would be appreciated.
    
    Regards,
    
    Nelly

    Nelly,

         Novacek has had a great pre-season catching the ball but he can't
         block to well. Backing up Novacek was Steve Folsom who is a clone
         of Novacek but without speed. In the wings is a talented kid, Kieth
         Jennings, but he has lazy stamped on his forehead and JJ must have
         given up on him. So I assume with the addition of Awalt they now
         have two quality TE's and I expect Folsom and Jennings to be released
         real soon.

         With Novacek's speed he will be able to get down field and I do expect
         a double TE offense quite a bit with Emmitt Smith as there lone 
         tailback. Now if the little brat Smith would sign the offense would
         be set.

         As far as using Novacek as a WR. I can't see it. JJ has 4 fast 
         receivers (Irvin, Martin, Alexander, Harris) who can catch the ball,
         makes more sense to use them.

         Johnson says he does expect to have Emmitt Smith signed before the
         start of the season. Smith has requested a play book, his agent wasn't
         pleased, Johnson sent it to him and told'em he's expected to know
         it the 1st day he shows up. 


Chuck

    Awalt was being projected into an H-back role in Phoenix.  Maybe the
    Cowboys, victims of a weak running game, want to give him some carries
    as well.
    
    Dan

How's Irvin's knee?

 Irvin knee is fine. He is about 2 months ahead of his rehab, but JJ wants
 to stick to the orginal rehab schedule, so don't expect Irvin to start
 until week 3. Irvin has been held out of contact the 1st 3 weeks of camp.
 JJ has said the future for the Cowboys and Irvin is not the beginning of
 this season so there's no sense in risking anything.

 Irvins rehab is so far ahead because he peddled his bike (26 miles each way)
 to his daily rehab sessions during the off season.

Chuck

    Didn't Irvin catch a TD pas from Walsh this pass weekend against the
    Steelers ?  What about the two speedy receivers they had last year, 
    you know the ones who couldn't hold on to the ball ?
    
    Thanks,
    
    John R.

    Irvin might have played against Pitt, he practiced with the second team
    offense last week. I didn't see or hear anything about the game other 
    than the final score. 

    WR's in the Cowboy camp are Rod Harris, Dennis McKinnon, Alexander Wright,
    Kelvin Martin, Micheal Irvin, James Dixon, Derrick Sheppard. I expect
    them to might carry 6 WR and 2 TE, meaning Sheppard is the odd man out.

    Speedy receivers who couldn't catch the ball last year were James Dixon
    and Bernard Ford. Ford signed via Plan B with someone else and Dixon 
    should make the team because he's one of the best kickoff return men
    in the NFL.

Chuck    

    Chuck - what did you learn from watching the Cowboy/Charger tape that I
    sent?
    
    Glenn

Glenn,

      Thanks again for the tape, you should be receiving my return package
      any day now.

      What did I learn:
      Aikman dominates his offense, he switch's plays at the line and he
      sure can throw that quick down and out pass. Walsh doesn't have the
      same effect on the team, its Aikmans team all the way.

      Rod Harris-80 is a talent at WR, he was hidden in the depth charts
      in Houston/New Orleans last year. WR Mckinnon didn't show me anything.
      Martin and Irvin didn't play.

      Timmy Smith-33 is a waste of time. Terrence Flagler is a talent but
      he looks lost, Darly Johnston is there best runner and hes in the
      lineup to block, they need to sign Emmitt Smith.

      Defense is decent, except the DBacks, there all weak except Ike Holt.
      Danny Stubbs is a player and OLB Norton will shine this year.

      Offensive line was patched up due to injuries. They need a running 
      back who can hit the hole. Running backs make them look bad.

      I would like to see 4 wins and no major injuries to there talented
      young players. Anything more than 4 wins, I'll get a trainwreck.

      What I noticed on the Chargers:
      Defense is loaded, but they show the coverage and blitz to soon. They
      all want to make the tackle, instead of containing an area. Very
      hyper unit. They should improve with experience. Aikman beat them a 
      few times by reading the defense and changing the play.

      Marion Butts is a workhorse and they should use him more often this
      year. WR Antony Miller can not be stopped, a star in the making.

      Chargers are a talented young team. If they can avoid losing close
      games because of there youth, they have a good shot at the playoffs.

Chuck

    Interesting analysis.  I have already received the return tapes, and
    will get Week1 off to you on the Monday following.
    
    It's gonna be a fun season!
    
    Glenn

    	Hey Chuck you forgot a very important lesson:
    
    	The Cowboys Sip!
    
    	8^)
    				/Don

    /Don,

        Your right but this year were Sipping top-self stuff. :-)

Betty_Ford

  Cowboys trade draft picks for Alonzo Highsmith. Highsmith is young (25)
  and was the back the Cowboys tried to trade for in February but Houston
  wanted 2 1st rnd picks. I sure the picks are conditional and the High-man
  wanted out of Houston so I don't think they gave too much up front for 
  him.

  Cowboys cut Terrence Flagler, Timmy Smith, and Lorenzo Hampton. They
  don't lose anything cutting Hampton because the draft pick sent to
  Denver was conditional on him making the team. Flagler cost'em a 3rd round
  pick in the this past draft, the bum. Smith is a stiff and the whole
  league knows it so we got him for free.

  This leaves the Cowboys with 2 full backs (Daryl Johnston, Tommy Agee) and
  one tailback (Highsmith) in camp. Maybe Walsh will be the starting QB and
  they will move Aikman to the tailback spot. No just kidding, but they will
  use the one back offense alot this year.

  Emmitt Smith is still unsigned and holding out.

    I can't recall when I've seen a football player fall from the penthouse
    to the outhouse faster or farther than Timmy Smith.
    
    Rushed for a record 206 yards in the Redskins January 1988 Super Bowl
    XXII victory over Denver and now he's been cut by the worst team in
    football.
    
    Either he had the all-time day of his life back in Supe 22 or he just
    doesn't give a ....
    
    Bob Hunt

    Re: 160.56
    
    Chuck,  what happened to the Plan B free agent running back from
    Nebraska, Keith Jones ?  If you have the time or the data could you
    please identify what Plan B players made the team ?  I would be most
    grateful for any info.
    
    John Rodopoulos

    	RE: Timmy Smith
    
    	Bob, the gaping holes the Redskins line were opening in the
    Broncos defense that day could've made a hero out of Dr. Smith (of
    Lost in Space fame).  He was the ultimate "right time, right place"
    guy.
    
    				/Don

    Plan B players that made the team:

       RB-Keith Jones - blew out a knee, on the shelf for the year.
       WR-Rod Harris  - Good pickup, will backup Kelvin Martin
       WR-Dennis McKinnon - Gone when Alexander Wright learns the offense
       TE-Jay Novacek - Starting TE, good pickup.
       RG-Tony Slaton - If healthy he will start at right guard
       LG-Louis Cheeks - Suspended for steriod use, backup left guard
       FB-Tommy Agee - Almost beat Daryl Johnston as starter, good backup
       OLB- Vinson Smith - Backup for Ken Norton Jr., Hes been impressive.
       FS-James Washington - Backup for Ray Horton, might be starter by end of 
                             the season

    Draft players:

       WR - Alexander Wright - missed most of camp will see alot of action
       DT - Jimmy Jones - missed most of camp also, will start real soon.
       DE - Danny Stubbs - trade via draft picks, starting left def end.
       SS - Stanley Smagala - Backup to Albritton, lots of speed and played
                              at Noter Dame (booo), shows lots of promise.
       RB - Emmit Smith - holding out, don't ask me why, been offered good money
       CB - Kenneth Gant - backup cornerback just made the roster

Chuck

    Chuck, if the Cowboys are as consistent as you are we will be in for
    one hell of a year.  
    
    Thanks a million,
    
    John Rodopoulos

    Smith signed yesterday. 
    
    

>>   <<< Note 160.62 by CSC32::J_HERNANDEZ "Waiting for my Kuwaiti Vacation" >>>

>>    Smith signed yesterday. 
    
      Saw it on CNN sports last night, haven't been this happy since my 1st
      car date.

Chuck

 Can we then assume there was a trainwreck at the Santos' household last
 night?

 ;^)

 mike

    
    boardwalk chuck,
    
    
    will smith start sunday?
    
    dinz
    

Gee, the way Chuck sounded it was more like a trainwreck with an
airplane crash and a oil spill......

   No trainwreck or plane crashes. It was more like an 18-wheeler locking
   them up and jackknifing and then came the usual 10 car pile up. Instant
   grid lock and no relief in sight. :-)

   Dinz, I don't know who will start sunday. Yesterday was Highsmiths 1st
   day in camp and Emmitt will report today. Highsmith has been in camp
   with the Oilers and should be in football shape. Emmitt has had the Cowboy
   playbook for 2 weeks and should know a more about the offense than
   Highsmith.

Chuck

>
>   No trainwreck or plane crashes. It was more like an 18-wheeler locking
>   them up and jackknifing and then came the usual 10 car pile up. Instant
>   grid lock and no relief in sight. :-)

What, no oil spill?????

'Saw

'Saw,

      The driver of the 18-wheeler did one hell of job to prevent a spill
      and a mess. 

Chuck

Irvin was placed on IR yesterday.

Chuck...

Well, that's a load off my mind.  I was worried that perhaps he
didn't have the skills necessary to prevent a potentially environmental
damaging occurance....

'Saw

    Cowboys have a Fan Hotline 1-900-2-COWBOYS (touch tone phones only)
    Topics are team statistical updates, notes from previous game, Jimmy
    Johnsons quotes, Ticket info.

    Sitting on top of the NFC East, at least for this week.

Chuck

    
    congrats  on the opening day win, reality may set in sunday though:)
    
    dinz
    .

   That should have been 1-900-2-COWBOY, 95 cents a minute.

   Come 'on \Don, jump on the Cowboy bandwagon, its going to take time
   but we'll reach that light at the end of the tunnel.

   Can the birth of CowboyMania (Dallas vs NYG) be that far off???

Chuck

    The Cowboys-Ny game will be shown this weekend here in Southbridge at
    4:00.  I'm really looking forward to this even though I feel the Giants
    will prevail.
    
    Hoping for an upset,
    
    John "D Cowboys" R.

    Latest from the rumor mill:  Walsh to the Saints for Hebert and draft
    pick(s).  Walsh says he expects to be out of Dallas before the weekend.

    Heard it on the news a few minutes ago.
    
    Walsh to New Orleans for three draft picks.
    
    
    JaKe
    

    Dallas gets: a 1st and a 3rd round selection in the '91 draft and a
                 2nd round pick in '92.

    I don't get it.  It seems to me that the Saints gave away an awful lot
    for this one, unproven, unspectacular, good potential quarterback.  It
    seems to me to be WAY to much.
    
    Glenn
    

    The Walsh trade was a good deal for Dallas and gives Jimmy Johnson a
    chance to fix the one blunder hes made in trying to rebuild the Cowboys.
    They now have 3 number 1 picks in the next draft. The 2nd round pick
    in 92 for Walsh is conditional and could be a #1 pick in 92.

    The biggest part of this trade is that Aikman vs Walsh problem is now
    solved. It was becoming a distraction to the team. If the Saints had 
    held out they could have gotten Walsh cheaper in about 4 weeks.

    Also hold out Jesse Soloman is on the trading block for a 2nd round
    pick (real cheap) but nobody wants him because he refuses to workout
    during the off season with his team. He wants to be near his family
    in Florida during the off season. Poor guy, I guess he can't handle
    relocating or a year round job.

    Alonso Highsmith trade to Dallas blows my mind. In the spring Dallas
    was offering Houston a #1 for him and Houston turned it down. Pardee
    the new Oiler coach made public that Highsmith couldn't fit into the 
    run-and-shoot offense and ask Dallas if the offer was still on the table.
    Dallas said no way. The terms of the trade was a 2nd round pick in 91 
    and conditional 5th round pick in 92. The conditional pick can become
    a 2nd round pick in 92 based on Highsmiths performance this year.
   
    Dallas should have beaten the Skins this weekend. They out played them,
    the 2 ints hurt real bad. If they can go 2-6 the first half of the season
    and 3-5 the second half, I will be happy. All the physical conditioning
    that JJ demands seems to be paying off. So far (knock on wood) there hasn't
    been any injuries to the starters. Aikman was sacked 8 times this pass
    weekend. He was only sacked 19 times last year in 11 games. Washington
    was blitz happy. Bring on the Giants. 

Chuck

    The second round pick in '92 may change to a first rounder if Walsh
    really pans out.
    
    Glenn, I think the Saints were really in a bind.  Yes, they did give up
    a lot (Dallas is stockpiling those draft picks), but they didn't have
    much choice.  Hebert doesn't want to play for them if the money isn't
    right, and their current starter has the worst QB rating in the NFL. 
    Ironically enough, Aikman isn't far behind in that category.

 Like Chuck said all those folks that got on JJ's case for picking Walsh now
 got egg on their face. Walsh is a pretty smart customer and a winner something
 Fourcade is not. Walsh may not have the greatest arm strength but he isn't
 prone to stupid mistakes either. Seems Montana doesn't have the greatest arm
 strength either but look at what he's done. If Walsh becomes even 3/4's the
 QB that Joe is than neither team will get screwed in this deal....

 mike

    
    This deal makes the picking of Walsh in the supplemental draft look
    like a blunder.  Had the Cowboys not done that, they could have made
    the deal with Indianapolis for the pick that would have been Jeff
    George.  If you compare what Atlanta got for George to what Dallas just
    got, the Saints did OK.
    
    Bruce

    Maybe the Saints did give up a lot for Walsh but one has to remember
    that they are planning on recouping some of those picks when Hebert is
    traded.  
    
    The rash of QB injuries around the league makes Hebert look more and more 
    enticing.  Some of the teams that could be interested in Hebert are: 
    Raiders, Vikings, Patriots, Phoenix, and Cleveland.
    
    JMO,
    
    John "D Cowboys" R.

As a Viking fan, I'd tell NO to keep the whinin' crybaby.

Gannon is gonna be a star.

daryll

Besides, we don't have any draft picks left to trade.....

   I don't see how anyone can afford to sign three first rounders. Most
   teams have trouble signing one. However, Dallas could probably use
   those picks to trade for (a) proven impact player(s).

   Mike JN

   Jimmy Johnson said next years draft they will do what the Bears did this past
   year (draft a player if he agrees to a contract before he is drafted). Jerry
   Jones has also started a board to monitor agents and there patterns for 
   getting there players signed to a contract. They will not draft a player
   whos agent has a history of long hold outs. Dallas is very bitter at Emmitt
   Smiths agent because the contract they agreed to was offered in early
   August but the agent held Emmitt out 3 more weeks for more money and didn't
   get it. In fact I remember reading somewhere that Emmitt Smith slipped 
   to the 17th pick over all because of his agent (read: hes not considered
   reasonable at the bargaining table)
 
   Alot of teams will also do as the Bears did this past year. This type of
   approach should get rid of some of the slime agents who are thinking 
   commission and not the best for the player.

   Signing 3 #1s will be tough, and I don't think they will try to sign
   3 #1s next spring. I expect to see some trading come next draft or maybe
   even before this years trade dead line. 

   Being a Cowboy fan now is a good time to set up the rookie pay scale.
   It would be easier to wheel and deal if you know the bottom dollar
   before hand. JJ has done alot with the Cowboys in his 18 months. He took
   over a team with only one talented player (Herschel) and used it to the
   fullest in obtaining draft position. He sacrificed last year for the 
   future. I feel he now has a better team than the one he inherited and he
   has a real sweet draft position. His next task is to make use of the draft
   picks to its fullest. Drafting Walsh was a mistake but he recovered from it.
   It was a year to late but better late than never. If the 2nd round pick in
   92 matures to a 1st round pick in 92, drafting Walsh could be considered
   a good move. Time will tell, 1992 will be the year the JJ monster is 
   unleashed. I see a vision of dancing after every play, and I'll be requesting
   them to pump up the volume. :-).

Chuck

Chuck,

Have you heard the rumors that Aikman feels that he has nothing to learn from
JJ and his coaching staff? Reportedly he stated that they are a college coaching
staff and they can't teach him anything about the pro game...

Metz

Metz,

   Aikman unhappy about the coaching in Dallas, haven't heard that at all.
   I saw an interview on ESPN with Aikman after the Walsh trade and he said
   he was happy the QB thing had been finalized. I guess the Walsh trade
   rumors had become a distraction to the whole team. Living in Mass. I
   do a lot of digging to get Cowboy info and I have never heard Aikman
   say one thing negative about the team/coaching staff. Could be true but
   I think its just trash reporting. As a Cowboy fan it doesn't phase me.
   If there was a problem JJ wouldn't have hesitated to trade him instead
   of Walsh. JJ doesn't waste time and Aikman would have brought more in a
   trade than Walsh.

Chuck  

thanks chuck..

I believe that it was reported by one of the ESPN guys. I'm not really sure
where I picked it up because I didn't watch any games this weekend, only 
highlight shows...

Metz

    Michael Irvin is off the IR and back on the roster. Hopefully he will
    be starting soon.

    James Dixon, a speed burner who has been used mainly as a return man
    and a backup wide out, will be move to running back. Hopefully he
    can learn to take a handoff because he couldn't run a pass pattern
    to save his life.

    It appears that Alonso Highsmith came to Dallas damaged. The knee 
    everybody was worried about is fine but he has a tender ankle that 
    causes him to miss practice time every week. It is not considered to
    be serious, but since he came to Dallas so late he needs the practice
    time to catchup.

Chuck

    	You would think that professional men,being paid professional
    salaries, could at least get more than 80+ total yards in one game...

    
              Nah!  It's the Plowboys!
    
    B.A.  :*)

    Re: 160.94
    
    You are right their effort was not only dismal but also embarassing
    esp. to us Cowboy fans who have to defend them.  I have always
    contended that if a player gets rewarded for having a good year he
    should also get demoted (in salary, where it hurts) when they have an
    off year or game.  Jeery Jones (tm) would save a bundle this year.
    
    John "D Cowboys" R.

    
    The Cowboys seem to be forgetting about the OL in their rebuilding. 
    They paid for it on Sunday vs. a team with a decent defense.  IT will
    be extremely evident on Sunday.
    
    Bruce

     Been out of the office since Oct 10. Can't believe the pounding
     the Boys took from the Cards. Read that during the off week the
     Cards changed there defense from a 4-3 to a 3-4 or maybe it was
     the other way around. Cowboy offense was completely confused by
     it and the team is so young it couldn't make the adjustments.

     Cowboys fans have to  wait, Aikman is in his second year, Emmitt
     Smith and Highsmith have been Cowboys for 8 weeks, the WR's are
     either rookies, new to the team, or missed most of last year due
     to injury. The OL isn't as bad is it looks but they do need to 
     upgrade, Crawford Kerr has to get health. With Michael Irvin back 
     the offense will come around, give it time. The defense is holding
     its own and there starting to produce sacks and turnovers.

     Cowboys have 3 1st round picks (there own, Minn., New Orleans).
     Looks like all 3 will be in the top 15 overall.

     They should win 6 games this year, great improvement over last
     year.

Chuck

    How about that 98-yd return last Sunday by rookie WR Terrance Mathis.
    He played his college football here in Albuquerque, for the University
    of New Mexico you know. He is also the NCAA's leading pass receiver 
    ever!
    
    Carlos
    
    

    Carlos, you wrote that whole note without mentioning that Mathis plays
    for the Jets.  From what I've seen, he represents a steal in the 7th
    round.  Good hands, fast, dynamic after he catches the ball, and runs
    nice patterns.  His drawback is that he's small, about 5'10" I'd say. 
    Looks like a great 3rd WR to along with Toon and Moore.
    
    Dan

>>    Terance Mathis from New Mexico.

      I knew I knew him from somewhere, but couldn't place him.

      Dan did the Jets draft all WR in the draft last year?
         Rob Moore, Reggie Rembert, Terence Mathis, Dale Dawkins.

      Cowboys vs Jets:
      Cowboys don't know how to score points, still looking for 6 wins 
      this year. This week its the 49ers at home on ESPN 8:00pm. Its a
      shame Sherrard got hurt, but I'm glad hes not playing he would of
      killed them. Now if they can just stop Rice and Taylor.

Chuck

       The Cowboys will upset the 49ers this week.
    
                                   Steve J.

      >Dan did the Jets draft all WR in the draft last year?
      >   Rob Moore, Reggie Rembert, Terence Mathis, Dale Dawkins.
    
    Remember that their 1st round pick was Blair Thomas, Rembert came in
    round 2, never showed up (wanted 1 money) and was traded to Cinci for a
    starting LB (on CInci and the Jets) and a starting OT (Jets only). 
    Moore was supplemental, Mathis round 7, Dawkins 9 or 10.  According to
    The National, they give the Jets an 'A' so far this year, and say no
    other team has so many rookies playing a role.  Oh year, 3rd round pick
    TOny Stargell is the starting CB on the right.  He's been burned lots
    but is learning.
    
    Dan

>                      <<< Note 160.102 by 35847::JAMESS >>>
>                     -< I know this isn't the prayer note >-
>
>       The Cowboys will upset the 49ers this week.
    
>                                   Steve J.

    The Cowboys will lose but the 49er's will get upset if the cowboys p!ss
    in their wheaties!!!!
    
    JaKe
    
    

JaKe,

    The 'Boys will have to do more than just yellow stain the 49ers Wheaties.
    Maybe Montana will give us the game, after all he does owe us a game for
    the one he stole back in 81 ("the catch" game).

    Alonso Highsmith went on the IR. Hes nicked up pretty bad and is in JJ's
    dog house. He needs time off to heal.

Chuck

       how tough is it to get Cowpokes tickets? I may be down there later
    this month and early next. They'll be playing (I think) the Saints and
    Skins while I'm there.
                              Denny

    I was wrong. The niners did it again.
    
                               Steve J.

    Cowboys looked awful. Johnson has to let Aikman play wide open football.
    The only time Aikman moves the team is when the offense is allowed to
    open up. JJ is just protecting his QB from injury while the team rebuilds
    the talent around him. I admit they don't have a chance of beating the
    the 49ers so maybe JJ is right in what his doing but it is so frustrating.

    Next up, Cowboy travel to Ram country. Rams are a good team without
    direction. They might have a chance if Emmitt Smith carries the ball
    15+ times and Aikman is allowed to play with a complete offense.


    Re: Cowboy tickets,
       Nov 22 (Thanksgiving day) with Redskins, this game will sell out.
       Dec  2 with Saints, this game might sell out, Walsh vs Aikman.
       Dec 16 with Cardinals this game will not sell out.

Chuck

    
    I cant believe nobody has brought up the cowboys back to back wins
    against the Rams, and Redskins on Thanksgiving.
    On Thanksgiving the team played nothing less than great, everybody
    was in sync, and this team WILL be a force to dealt with.
    I was personally sporting some dominating feelings of the old days
    when being a Dallas Cowboy fan meant something....Like all friends
    hated you........
    
    Albert 

    I can pick up KRLD out of Dallas in the evenings and sometimes listen
    to the Cowboy talk shows.  The fans and media down there are pretty
    excited about the team and are starting to talk playoffs.  Their game
    this week against the Saints is sold out and they're expecting a
    sellout for the Phoenix game also.  It's good to see such excitement
    down there for a mediocre team.
    
    Joe

    It sure feels good to win two in a row. Seeing them play on Turkey day
    was the best I've felt watching the boys since 1985. The team really
    shaped up real nice after the no-show loss to the 49ers 3 weeks ago.
    The team took on a new look after a shouting match between Michael
    Irvin and Troy Aikman whick took place in the locker room right after
    the 49ers loss. Rumor has it that Aikman and Emmitt Smith complained
    about the offense being to scaled down and felt the coaches (mainly
    OC Dave Shula) was hurting the developement of the offense. Well Irvin
    told Aikman to shut up and the only reason the offense was scaled down
    was to protect Aikman from injury while the team is still young. Aikman
    answered back saying he didn't want to be a protected player and wants
    the handcuffs released so he could get the ball in the endzone. Irvin
    snapped back and said if you want the ball in the endzone throw the ball
    to me. In the last two games Irvin has scored 3 TD's.

    Since the out burst Aikman has said the offense has opened up but since
    the're executing a lot better now theres no need to use the wide open
    offense. Troy and the boys grew up a lot after that loss to the 49ers.
    The're 2-2 in the second half of the season if the can go 4-4, that would
    leave them at 7-9 for the season. Maybe a little too early to say there
    back but I think next year they may have a shot at playoff.

    New Orleans And Phoenix are not the patriots but there not power 
    houses either.   Dallas could easily make it 4 in a row which would
    put them at 7-7 with 2 game left.  I see them finishing at .500 for
    the year and a possible playoff berth, its to early to tell.  They
    basically need a win this week and then wait and see what the other
    wildcard teams do this week and next (during there bye week)....
    The NFC picture should be pretty much set after week 15, the afc will
    go to the wire.
    								Mike

    	Any Dallas fans read "God's Coach" by Skip Bayless.
    
    	I'm reading it now. Bayless has some interesting things
    	to say about Landry, Murchison, Brandt and the Cowpokes.
    
    	Scott

    Did things go good for the Boys this weekend, a perfect weekend for
    the boys (to make the playoffs) would have been minnasota beeting
    GB (which they did),  PHilly losing to buff (which they did), wash
    losing to miami (upset here) and of course them winning over NO...
    Almost perfect for them, here is a picture of the Wildcards right now.
    
    		Philly	7-5
    		Wash	7-5
    		GB	6-6
    		Minn	6-6
    		Dall	6-7
    
    Next week Minn plays at NY Giants, GB hosts Seattle, PHilly at Miami
    and Wash hosts Chicago....All 4 could very easily lose next week
    Opening the door wide open for the Boys to slip in the back door.  When
    they come back from there week off they have Phonex 4-8 at home...
    
    Could come down to the wire, looking forward to a close race.  They can
    go 2-1 in there last 3 and have an 8-8 recored just have to see what
    the other teams can come up with.....
    								Mike

    
    I know Dallas plays Phienox and Philly after the bye, who do they
    play in the last game???
    
    Great to see another win!
    
    Al 

    Hey Chuck, now that the Cowboys have won a few the Cowboy fans are
    coming out of the woodwork.  It sure is good to see, but it was awfully
    lonely in here up to now.
    
    Faithful Cowboy fan,
    
    

    Hey when there's nothing to talk about there's nothing to talk about.
    I grew up with Dallas and Pittsburg i didnt even know there where any
    other teams (other than tha patriots but I dont like to call them a
    team)...I had a cowboys lunch box.......and a jacket...talk about a
    fan, I was 8 but thats ok.  I still have fotball cards from the mid and
    late 70's...Hopefully someday thell be worth as much as baseball cards
    are (to bad I didnt like baseball back then).  Most of the teams I like
    havent been in the playoffs for awile, Colts, Cowboys, Raiders, Pitt,
    Minn Id love to see them all in the playoffs but if at least a couple
    get there it makes it even more fun.  I watch football every week thru
    the playoffs and the Bowl but Id like to see my favorites get there.
    Minn and Dallas both have a chance at making it (rather see dall)....
    
    A Fan that wants someone other than NY/CHicago or SF in the Bowl (alot
    to ask for)

John,

    Troy and the boys are starting to make some noise. I remember in the late
    80s when every 3rd person I talked to was a Cowboy fan. Four lean years
    in the win column sure emptied the bandwagon real quick. Thats okay lean
    years empty every teams bandwagon. I just filled the Cowboy bandwagon with
    fuel and I've been driving it around looking for new members. The seats
    are filling up pretty good, but a loss to Phoenix next weekend and it
    will be empty again.

    What will we do with 3 number 1 draft picks in the next draft?

Chuck

    Johnson has shown a strong interest in using his 3 no 1s as leverage to
    move up and get Russell Maryland DL (Miami).  JJ knows him and really
    needs some help up front.  Todd Light (ND#@&) would aslo be a good 2-3
    round choice only I don't think he will be there.  
    
    Being a Nebraska fan I would love the Cowboys to pick up Kenny Walker
    DL, and maybe also Croel LB.  But then again I'm also hoping for a big
    raise and a promotion and ........
    
    John "D Cowboys" R.
    

    Being a Pats fan, I wouldn't mind at all if JJ used his 3 #1's to go
    after THE #1.

    I am an avid Cowboy fan and I'm sure Mike C and Don R can vouch
    for it,after the Cowboys drafted Aikman and hired Jimmy Johnson
    I told them that the Boys are right now hurtin but give JJ time
    and he'll turn this squad around,I figured they would'nt be
    contending for a playoff spot till 92 or 93 but this team really
    has a shot at the playofs next year(91),in fact the Cowboys may
    even challenge for the NFC East title next year.They are a good
    young team.
    
    
    Tom

    Im from new england and like the pats but theres no way that dallas
    should consider doing something to go after the #1 pick, they dont
    need it.  From what I can see they have the QB and the Running back,
    so the next ? whould be what kind of depth do they have in the
    recieving squad and build up the O, D line...
    
    Would it be smart for dallas to try and trade away some of there 1st
    round choices for 2 or 3 picks in later rounds...
    								Mike

    Dallas should trade up to get the first 2 players they want in the
    draft. They have 3 #1's, 1 #2 and 3 #3's. With this many draft
    picks they should be able to work something out. With there 7 picks
    in the 1st 3 rnds I'd like to see them trade and come up with: 
    1 linebacker (Alfred Williams CO), 1 cornerback (Todd Lyght ND), and
    2 off. linemen.

    The draft is a long way off, lets hope the Vikes, and the Saints lose
    a few more games this year to improve the draft position for those
    1st round picks.

    No Plan B for us this year.

Chuck

    MINN plays Giants, Tampa Bay, Raiders and SF 49ers should be 3 loses
    NO Plays Rams, Pitts, SF and Rams Could be at least 3 maybe 4 loses.
    
    Minn and NO could finish as low as 4-6 and should both be in the 1st
    10.  From reading your previous note Im assuming we get NO and MINN
    1st and 3rd round picks, maybe they should trade there 1st round pick
    for a 2nd and a 3rd...
    								Mike

    
    
    Well, how do you fellow noters think the Cowboys will do in their
    next 3 games? I think they'll have a tough time against Pheinox
    this week, but they'll give Philly trouble next week
    (philly beat them with only 6 seconds left last time they played),
    And I also think they can beat Atlanta in the season finale.
    
    So......2-1 over the next 3 games would be great.
    
    
    Al
    

    
    
       Any news out of Dallas about the draft?  The cowboys could have a
    shot of moving up to #1 with maybe a deal with New England.  I heard
    the Patriots might be willing to trade down.
    
    
    David
    

    I really think they Need a win this week to stay in it, they have to
    win 2 out of the last 3 to have a shot, all three are NFC and Phoenix
    and Philly are both in ther division.  A win this week combined with
    how close they came to beeting Philly last time could give them enough
    to beat philly...This would almost guarentee a spot and have the
    closeing game against Atlanta that still may be needed depending on
    what some others do.....With the 2 division wins they be at 3-5 and
    Philly could end up at 3-5 (with the loss to dallas that is) not sure
    who philly plays the last week but its someone in the division
    (phoenix) i believe....
    
    This week will be a real test for Dallas...Ultimate results
    
    	Dallas 28 Phoenix 10	Philly Beats Green Bay   Pitt takes out NO
    	and somehow TB upsets Minn....(Its nice to dream, my last 2 weeks
    	have come close hopefully at least 3 of these will happen)
    								Mike

    I don't get to see the Cowboys much at all on TV anymore, but I
    am still a big fan.  I think that they will be on TV a little more
    next year.  I think the Cowboys will win the last three games of
    the year.  I saw them play the Redskins on Thanksgiving and they
    looked real good.  It got me excited about being a Cowboy fan again!
    
    Go Cowboys!
    
    Glen.

    Cowboys fans shouldn't be thinking playoffs. This weeks game is very
    important for them to win because they seem to have trouble with
    Phoenix. There are better team than Phoenix and they should win games
    like this.

    Next two weeks games against @Philly and @Atlanta should be real 
    interesting. They have to play them tough and come away injury free.
    A mayor injury to any of there key young players could set the team
    back next year.

    As for the draft, to far off to start talking trades. Trading for the
    #1 pick overall usually costs to much and its not worth it. I don't 
    feel JJ will will trade for the #1 overall. Other than that anything
    can happen.

    Alonso Hightsmith which cost the boys 2nd rnd pick in this coming draft
    is doing fine. There was rumor that he might be added to the roster for
    the Philly game, but JJ had decide to give Alonso the rest of the year
    off. I don't think they have any free moves from the IR left so 
    Highsmith would have to clear waivers 1st to join the team. Highsmiths
    knee injury has been the most mis-understood injury. The story now is
    Alonso had minor surgery on his knee last may. Well after the surgery
    he developed an infection in the knee and he spent some time in the 
    hospital and didn't get out until early June. He wasn't physically
    ready to play. The report is his knee is sound and responded to rehab
    nicely. The ankle injury he had was nothing serious and that too has
    healed.

Chuck

    The USA today had a list of who they felt would go in the 1st round,
    there seemed to be many OL,  the Boys will have i believe 3 in the
    1st round do you think theyll take 3 OL or do they have another play
    in mind.  I think they may want to use ther 1st pick for a WR then
    take 2 OL in the 1st round, really have to wait to see whats left in
    the second but IM sure theyll still be plenty of Quality OL left.
    Just to make sure they have 3 in the 1st, 1 in the 2nd and 3 in the
    3rd, is that correct ?????
    							Mike

    
    Well our Cowboys beat the hell out of the Phienox Cardinals 41-10.
    Emmit smith ran for 4 touchdowns and 100+ yards. 
    This team seems to have a very nice balance between offense and defense.
    
    Right now Dallas has the best chance for the final wild card spot
    in the NFC, with a 7-7 record. If the season ended today  they would
    play the bears in the first round of the playoffs.
    
    Next week is Philly. Cunningham looked like he was hurtin a bit
    yesterday, and if he is not 100% against the Cowboys, I think well
    have a good chance of winning.
    
    Rollin', rollin', rollin'
    
    Al
    
    

    This week was better than you could imagine (if you like dallas)
    Minnasota, Green Bay and New Orleans all lost, this puts 4 teams 
    tied at 6-8 (and rams could be at 6-8 after tonight).  Also Dallas
    has a 6-6 VS NFC and none of the 6-8 teams have a better confrence
    record.  If Dallas wins at Philly I think they clinch, not positive
    but pretty sure.  (some stat pro out there will let me know).  ALso
    the rams will proberbly lose tonight seeing that SF can clinch Home
    field advantage with a win tonight.  (oh well).
    								Mike

 Sure makes nexted week's game with the Birds more interesting. After last's
 years bad blood between these two I can't wait. Aikman has been good and
 Eagles secondary can be had but can the dallas front line stop the birds'
 front 7?


 Will JJ win coach of the year? he wins against the birds he just might...

 mike

    JJ deserves COY regardless of how the Cowboys do vs the Beagles (tm).
    He took a 1-15 team from last in 1989 to competing for a plyoff spot in
    just one year!!!!
    
    The Cowboys' weaknesses are DL and OL and they will be quite evident
    against Philly.  Hopefully the offense can score on the Beagles'
    secondary.  Did anyone see the Luis Sharpe cheap shot on Washington
    (Cowboys SS) ?  Sharpe should be suspended for that kind of bulls###.
    
    Hoping for a good weekend,
    
    John "D Cowboys" R.

Congrats to the Cowboys on their GREAT improvement this year.

One of the pleasures of being a Giants fan has been the great
rivalry over the years between the two clubs.  It's nice to see
the 'boys heading back in the right direction, because it'll
be nice to see this rivalry back on track.

You guys might even make the playoffs!

again, congrats....
'saw

    It's great not only to see the Cowboys back to respectability but in
    the thick of the playoff race.  It sure has made the JJ critics quiet
    down.  I don't know if the can pull it off at Philly, but it should be
    a good game.  Even so, Dallas should still make the playoffs if they
    can win their last game (at Atlanta?).
    
    Aikman played a great game yesterday, and the lone interception wasn't
    his fault.  That pass just bounced off the receiver's chest.  Emmitt
    Smith's 11-yard TD run at the end of the 1st quarter was one nice run.
    
    Joe

    Johnson certainly is my front-runner for COY.  I think Noll and Ryan
    are up there too considering the way their teams started out the
    season.  Schottenheimer and Shell come to mind also.
    
    	--dan'l

 You can't discount levy either who has opened up his offense this year.
 True he should loose points for steal from Wcyhe but hey after many years
 of conservatism he has changed his game. Also can't discount Siefert for
 keeping those dam niners focused...

 I personally hope it's JJ after all the crap he's endure. I also hope
 him and Buddy start swinging on sunday...

 mike

    When do they vote on COY, is it before or after playoffs...Theres
    lots of talk about the possiblities of dallas making the playoffs,
    but what do people think about the Dallas AT Chicago Wildcard game
    in week1 of the playoffs, with the way Chiago's been playing when
    dallas does get there they have a very good chance at getting past
    Chicago...IF this did happen I believe that they would then go out
    to SF to meet the 49ers (the dallas parade will proberbly stop
    there, I as a anti-49er and Dallas-fan cant even hope for this
    much)...Oh, they will still have a great season and will be picking
    up some top draft picks, I hope they sign all there draft picks, Id
    hate to see any of there picks go to waste....Dallas a team of the
    90's.....
    								Mike

    re .142:
    
    I'm almost positive that Coach of the Year is based strictly on the
    regular season.
    
    
    py

    
    IF the cowboys make it to the first round of the play offs, I'd
    say they have a VERY good chance to beat the bears. I expect
    "Mellow Mike" Ditka to start bashing his team if they dont turn
    things around.
    
    Al

    Chicago didnt seem to be playing that well all season, alot of last
    minute wins over celler teams.  Now I think there true colors are
    starting to show.  I also think that if dallas gets there (which they
    should) they will beat chicago....Did SF and Dallas play this year
    and if so what was the result......
    								Mike

    Dallas played the 49ers 5 weeks ago and the game was a disgrace. Dallas
    looked awful. No offense at all, the defense played well.
  
    If the Cowboys do face Chicago in the playoff beating the Bears will 
    tough. The playoff level football is a big step up from regular season
    football and the Bears are a veteran playoff team.

    Reply a few back: 
    Best to my knowledge they have 3 #1's, 1 #2's, and 3 #3's in the next 
    draft. They might lose one of the #3's to Phoenix for TE Robert Awalt.
    The trade for him was conditional. My latest Cowboy propaganda has JJ
    saying there biggest need is defensive linemen and a cornerback, but
    he said that last year and they drafted offensive players.

Chuck

  
>    If the Cowboys do face Chicago in the playoff beating the Bears will 
>    tough. The playoff level football is a big step up from regular season
>    football and the Bears are a veteran playoff team.

    It's definitely a different level of play in the postseason.  I heard
    John Madden last night say that he thinks teams pick up level of play 2
    or 3 notches in the playoffs.  But I also think anything can happen in
    the playoffs, like an 8-8 Clevescum team almost upsetting Miami in '85, 
    or New England winning 3 straight road games in the '85 playoffs, or
    Pittsburgh nearly upsetting the Broncos in Denver last year, or the
    Vikes beating SF handily in SF in '87, etc., etc.
    
    Joe

    
    Saw a interesting stat in yesterdays paper.
    Emmit Rousin (sp?) is closing in on Tony dorsetts' rookie record for
    TDs.
    Dorsetts record is 12 in 1977, Rousin has 11 with 2 games left.
    The all  time Dallas record is held by Bob Hayes with 13 in 1965.
    
    Sqwash the Beagles,
    
    Al

    
    RE:-1
    
    That was Emmit Smith, not Rousin.......
    
    
    Forgive me