21KillzCowboys Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jeffri_chadiha/07/26/offseason.grades/index.html NFC EAST DALLAS COWBOYS What Went Right: Love him or hate him, Terrell Owens makes Dallas a legitimate Super Bowl contender. He'll be on his best behavior and that should translate into at least 80 catches and double digits in touchdowns. Adding free agent Mike Vanderjagt finally gives the Cowboys a reliable place-kicker, and first-round pick Bobby Carpenter has the versatility at linebacker that coach Bill Parcells loves. What Went Wrong: Guard Larry Allen left for San Francisco and the offensive line wasn't that good in the first place. It could be a long year for Drew Bledsoe and the running game if this unit doesn't mesh. Grade: B+ NEW YORK GIANTS What Went Right: The additions of LaVar Arrington and Sam Madison make a talented defense look downright scary. Defensive coordinator Tim Lewis should have no problem finding creative ways to utilize Arrington. Rookie defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka adds depth to a strong front four. What Went Wrong: Wide receiver Plaxico Burress started looking like the guy who rubbed people the wrong way in Pittsburgh. He sent a negative message to teammates by ducking out on the final team meeting and then avoiding comment for months on his relationship with quarterback Eli Manning. Grade: A- PHILADELPHIA EAGLES What Went Right: They dumped Terrell Owens; that move alone should make it easier for them to focus on football. The best additions, however, were on defense. End Darren Howard should be a nice complement to Jevon Kearse, and tackle Broderick Bunkley, Philadelphia's first-round pick, should be a perfect fit in a rotation that will include Darwin Walker and Mike Patterson. What Went Wrong: They still think they have enough offensive weapons around quarterback Donovan McNabb. They don't. Unless wide receiver Reggie Brown makes a huge leap in his second year -- which is something most young receivers don't do -- McNabb will be relying on Todd Pinkston, Greg Lewis and Jabar Gaffney to get things done on the outside. That's not a pretty picture. Grade: C WASHINGTON REDSKINS What Went Right: They found more help for the passing game. With tight end Christian Fauria and wide receivers Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Lloyd in the fold, Pro Bowl wideout Santana Moss should find more room to work outside. The hiring of offensive coordinator Al Saunders also should pay big dividends. He guided the Kansas City Chiefs' offense to record-setting numbers and could do the same in Washington. If that wasn't enough good news, the Redskins also learned that free safety Sean Taylor won't end up in jail. What Went Wrong: They overpaid for some of these guys, especially Randle El and strong safety Adam Archuleta. But that's never bothered Dan Snyder before. Grade: A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21KillzCowboys Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Cleveland, Atlanta, Arizona & Washington had the best offseasons, according to SI (All A's). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 This guy's days at SI are numbered if he keeps writing pieces like this. Dr. Z and Queenie are in the editor's office right now trying to get him fired. Fair and balanced has no place at SI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantanaClaus89 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 They praise the Eagles for getting rid of Owens, and praise the Cowboys for picking him up... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21KillzCowboys Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 This guy's days at SI are numbered if he keeps writing pieces like this. Dr. Z and Queenie are in the editor's office right now trying to get him fired. Fair and balanced has no place at SI. Isn't it nice to read an objective piece from SI? I almost fell out of my chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 See i like how he pointed out that we overpaid, but knows thats not what should be judged when putting a team on the field! Fine we overpaid, but were they upgrades over last year? Thats what all media outlets should judge on. Money should not judge wether were better or worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasfanforlife Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Cleveland, Atlanta, Arizona & Washington had the best offseasons, according to SI (All A's). thats not really shocking to me...they win every off-season. Thats the Skins time to shine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 It's nice to see that, even though mentioned, "overpaying" isn't being counted against the Redskins anymore. Maybe people are starting to realize that the Redskins know exactly what they're doing when it comes to the salary cap and free agency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 They praise the Eagles for getting rid of Owens, and praise the Cowboys for picking him up... :doh: All media outlets have been saying the same thing. Which is why I think most of the hype on TO is very overrated. He also wrote in the negatives, that there offensive line sucks. How will TO get the time to get open if Bledsoe has people in his face all day long? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pissondallas Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/jeffri_chadiha/07/26/offseason.grades/index.htmlNFC EAST DALLAS COWBOYS What Went Right: Love him or hate him, Terrell Owens makes Dallas a legitimate Super Bowl contender. He'll be on his best behavior and that should translate into at least 80 catches and double digits in touchdowns. Adding free agent Mike Vanderjagt finally gives the Cowboys a reliable place-kicker, and first-round pick Bobby Carpenter has the versatility at linebacker that coach Bill Parcells loves. What Went Wrong: Guard Larry Allen left for San Francisco and the offensive line wasn't that good in the first place. It could be a long year for Drew Bledsoe and the running game if this unit doesn't mesh. Grade: B+ NEW YORK GIANTS What Went Right: The additions of LaVar Arrington and Sam Madison make a talented defense look downright scary. Defensive coordinator Tim Lewis should have no problem finding creative ways to utilize Arrington. Rookie defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka adds depth to a strong front four. What Went Wrong: Wide receiver Plaxico Burress started looking like the guy who rubbed people the wrong way in Pittsburgh. He sent a negative message to teammates by ducking out on the final team meeting and then avoiding comment for months on his relationship with quarterback Eli Manning. Grade: A- PHILADELPHIA EAGLES What Went Right: They dumped Terrell Owens; that move alone should make it easier for them to focus on football. The best additions, however, were on defense. End Darren Howard should be a nice complement to Jevon Kearse, and tackle Broderick Bunkley, Philadelphia's first-round pick, should be a perfect fit in a rotation that will include Darwin Walker and Mike Patterson. What Went Wrong: They still think they have enough offensive weapons around quarterback Donovan McNabb. They don't. Unless wide receiver Reggie Brown makes a huge leap in his second year -- which is something most young receivers don't do -- McNabb will be relying on Todd Pinkston, Greg Lewis and Jabar Gaffney to get things done on the outside. That's not a pretty picture. Grade: C WASHINGTON REDSKINS What Went Right: They found more help for the passing game. With tight end Christian Fauria and wide receivers Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Lloyd in the fold, Pro Bowl wideout Santana Moss should find more room to work outside. The hiring of offensive coordinator Al Saunders also should pay big dividends. He guided the Kansas City Chiefs' offense to record-setting numbers and could do the same in Washington. If that wasn't enough good news, the Redskins also learned that free safety Sean Taylor won't end up in jail. What Went Wrong: They overpaid for some of these guys, especially Randle El and strong safety Adam Archuleta. But that's never bothered Dan Snyder before. Grade: A You know I keep thinking how hypocritical it is every time I read a NFC east report. On every single one they say getting rid of owens was the best thing for the eagles and gaining owens was the best thing for the cowboys. Its actually funny when you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 thats not really shocking to me...they win every off-season. Thats the Skins time to shine!! Looks like we shined pretty bright all over Dallas last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINZ33 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 If his only negative is that we overpaid, thats fine I can live with that. I'm tired of waisting energy getting mad at the morons who write with a bias towards us be it good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyJ Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 thats not really shocking to me...they win every off-season. Thats the Skins time to shine!! Well, it hasn't brought them much success in an absolute sense, but, their way has worked out better than Jerry running the show in Dallas for the last 7 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 It's nice to read that the only thing he could find wrong with the Redskins off-season is that they, (in his estimation) overpaid for some of the guys they aquired in FA. Which won't make a lick of difference to thier performance on the field. Just to Snyder's wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCsportsfan53 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Finally, someone in the media who recognizes that what we payed the FAs means precisely jack ****. If it fits under the cap and the long term plan for the cap, it makes no difference whatsoever how much anyone is making, period. Someone pass that along to Pastabelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 thats not really shocking to me...they win every off-season. Thats the Skins time to shine!! How many times has Dallas finished ahead of the Skins in the last 7 years again? Oh, that's right, once. What time of year is Dallas' time to shine? I know, when Manzier's go on sale at J.C. Penney. Parcells is all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Fine we overpaid, but were they upgrades over last year? Thats what all media outlets should judge on. Money should not judge wether were better or worse. We only overpaid if the talent doesn't work out. If they work out, as expected, then the critics will say that we paid them market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pissondallas Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 wow... everyone said the same thing as me before my post got there. whoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 We only overpaid if the talent doesn't work out. If they work out, as expected, then the critics will say that we paid them market. Bingo. Two years ago we overpaid for Cornelius Griffin and Marcus Washington and now they are the cornerstones of our defense and their contracts are never mentioned. You don't overpay if you do your homework. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Finally, someone in the media who recognizes that what we payed the FAs means precisely jack ****. If it fits under the cap and the long term plan for the cap, it makes no difference whatsoever how much anyone is making, period. Someone pass that along to Pastabelly. The only thing being passed to Pastabelly right now is a full rack of ribs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKINZ33 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 The only thing being passed to Pastabelly right now is a full rack of ribs No, that was for an appetizer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallasfanforlife Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 How many times has Dallas finished ahead of the Skins in the last 7 years again? Oh, that's right, once. What time of year is Dallas' time to shine? I know, when Manzier's go on sale at J.C. Penney. Parcells is all over that. I love how you go back to 7 years.....how about 2 of the last 3 years, the Cowboys have finished ahead of Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOSKINS_08 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 They say that the only thing that was wrong was we overpaid..That doesn't hurt us on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I think what often gets overlooked is that we may pay more then other teams, but thats exactly why we get who we want. I like the way this guy worded his phrases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I love how you go back to 7 years.....how about 2 of the last 3 years, the Cowboys have finished ahead of Washington. You need to go back and look yourself. Try one of the last three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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