tr1 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 SAN ANTONIO — Had Jerry Jones gotten his wish, Terence Newman almost certainly would not be getting ready for his ninth season with the Dallas Cowboys. It’s not that Jones specifically wanted to get rid of Newman. It’s just that the top cornerback in the NFL, Nnamdi Asomugha, was a free agent and Jones wanted to sign him. Badly. And if Jones had succeeded, Newman would’ve been the obvious choice to be dumped to make room for Asomugha in the starting lineup and under the salary cap. Jones didn’t get his prize, though. So Dallas is sticking with Newman. Uh, no hard feelings, right Terence? “It’s a business, you know?” Newman said Sunday in his first interview since Asomugha jilted the Cowboys for the division rival Eagles. “I’m here, he’s in Philly. That’s what I’m focused on right now, moving forward.” It sure beats looking back. Like everyone else on the Dallas defense, Newman struggled last season. He and Mike Jenkins each went from Pro Bowler in 2009 to among the most-burned cornerbacks in the NFL, according to STATS, Inc. Newman gave up 58 receptions for 871 yards and three touchdowns. Only five cornerbacks allowed more yards, nine more catches. Jenkins was among those giving up more yards, 935, the second-most in the league. Because teams were successful throwing against either cornerback, quarterbacks felt comfortable throwing to anywhere on the field. That doesn’t happen in a secondary manned by Asomugha. He was so feared that only 33 passes came his way all season; only 13 were caught. So it’s easy to see why Jones coveted Asomugha. Newman likely would’ve been the odd man out because he turns 31 a week before the opener and counts $10 million against the salary cap this season. He was considered a possible cut long before the courting of Asomugha simply because of the $8 million in cap room the Cowboys could’ve created by dropping him. Perhaps the fact they didn’t helps make up for the slight of the Asomugha negotiations. The Cowboys also are trying to make Newman feel wanted with their words. Secondary coach Dave Campo said Saturday that the front office never should’ve tried to sign Asomugha and new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan tried to downplay how seriously the Cowboys negotiated. Jones added that Newman knows “you can’t have enough corners, enough outstanding corners.” Coach Jason Garrett joined the chorus on Sunday, calling Newman “a very talented guy.” “He doesn’t seem to me that he’s a guy who is slowing down at all,” Garrett said. “He still runs well, he’s very quick, he has good awareness in the game and he will continue to grow.” His job safe for the time being, Newman knows the best way to keep it that way is by cutting down the number of receptions he allows. “We didn’t play very well in the secondary last year, and the No. 1 focus we have right now is to try to get better — as a team, as a secondary, as a defense,” he said. “I’m not a prophet and I can’t tell you what’s going to happen in the future. All I know is what I can do and what I can control. I’m just out here trying to get better.” ---------- Post added August-2nd-2011 at 04:57 AM ---------- Puke fans, if you thought your defense sucked last year, hold onto your collective hats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Easy to say after the fact when your jobs safe. But I'm sure most 'Girls fans will lap it up as him "only wanting the best for Dallas and putting the team first." Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLASKINSFAN Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I for one am glad to seeyou back Terence , in Dallas lol Terrance meet Hank, Hank Terrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 When healthy Newman is a very good corner, unfortunately that is less and less of the time.I'm hoping a new DC will help get Newman and Jenkins back to their 2009 form, but I'm not counting on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRomoProBowl Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I for one am glad to seeyou back Terence , in Dallas lol Terrance meet Hank, Hank Terrence. who is Hank? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindx Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 who is Hank? LOL Pretty sure he means Leonard Hankerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRomoProBowl Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Pretty sure he means Leonard Hankerson Who is Leonard Hankerson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMarco Murray 29 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Who is Leonard Hankerson? Lmao. He even grew up a Cowboys fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRomoProBowl Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Lmao. He even grew up a Cowboys fan well, im guessing to Skins fans he is the next 85- 1400 12 TD WR ............. We shall see how Hank the cowdog does for the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 well, im guessing to Skins fans he is the next 85- 1400 12 TD WR .............We shall see how Hank the cowdog does for the Skins. well at least we don't have to worry about him becoming the next 11 (that's roy williams for you poke fans that can't read/comprehend) - how many draft picks? how much money? and instead of trading they release him and he is scooped up by the bears, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 well at least we don't have to worry about him becoming the next 11 (that's roy williams for you poke fans that can't read/comprehend) - how many draft picks? how much money? and instead of trading they release him and he is scooped up by the bears, lol I'll see your Roy Williams and raise you an Albert Haynesworth. (I don't think that the Skins had to give up any draft picks, but an equally bad and expensive signing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'll see your Roy Williams and raise you an Albert Haynesworth.(I don't think that the Skins had to give up any draft picks, but an equally bad and expensive signing) i hate you... Quinthy Carta------------->BOOM Royal Flush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doncherry Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 i hate you... Quinthy Carta------------->BOOM Royal Flush! that was awful..... and let me save you the trouble of bringing up Joey Gallowaste..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 that was awful..... and let me save you the trouble of bringing up Joey Gallowaste..... Yeah, you guys gave up two 1st rounders for him. We only gave him Vet Miniumum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate4789 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Of course he doesn't have any hard feelings, he sucks and Asomugha doesn't. ---------- Post added August-2nd-2011 at 11:41 AM ---------- If you're a cowboys fan posting on this message board, or any other fan for that matter, you're just a scrub. Find another message board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoffman01 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If you're a cowboys fan posting on this message board, or any other fan for that matter, you're just a scrub. Find another message board Couldn't agree more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 sucks to see a player you loved get old and cut. happens to the greats even like Monk. that was heartbreaking to watch him leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 sucks to see a player you loved get old and cut. happens to the greats even like Monk. that was heartbreaking to watch him leave. But it feels good to see a player that should have been cut by a rival stick around for lack of better options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 lol...very true too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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