SB Nation User Blog: WB3forMB3

Newy Tees Off On Tuna

WB3forMB3 — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:06:50 -0000

Newy Tees Off On Tuna

While I give Parcell's credit for HELPING to rebuild the talent on this team I have to admit that I had quiet a good chuckle reading Newy's scathing commentary on Parcells and his integrity (or lack there of). He makes some very good points by the way. Worth a quick read.

Cowboys to corner market on Roy Williamses?

WB3forMB3 — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:27:16 -0000

Got this link from the DMN Blog comment section claiming there's a rumor on Dallas sports radio that the Cowboys are shopping Greg Ellis and Anthony Henry to Detroit for disgruntled WR Roy Williams. Didn't here this myself but thought it was an interesting idea. At least it's somewhat more realistic than trading Carp for Roy.

Let's pretend this was an actual possibility. Would you pull the trigger?

I myself don't think I could at this point for one simple reason and that's there's no guarranty AJ is gonna be around all season, though Im crossing my fingers he will be.

Martellus Bennett agrees to terms

WB3forMB3 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:37:50 -0000

Martellus Bennett agrees to terms

Agreed to terms on 4-year deal

How will officiating change affect DWare?

WB3forMB3 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:29:02 -0000

I was just reading John Clayton's latest mailbag post because he pontificated on the Cowboys needing another receiver. But before I digress on that, he answered another question about Julius Peppers and his answer got me to wondering how this officiating change (which I had not heard about) might help Demarcus Ware.
The question was:

Q: Do you think Julius Peppers will rebound this season? How much do you think his poor performance last year can be attributed to the decline of Mike Rucker on the other side, or did Peppers really lose a step?

Dan in Greenville, S.C.

A: Peppers should bounce this year for a couple of reasons. First, it's a contract year. Big money is waiting for him if he can get 10 or more sacks. Second, the league revised the officiating looks along the offensive line after tackles got away with too much holding last season. Now, the ref will watch the left side to make sure the right defensive end isn't held as much. Athletic defensive ends such as Peppers suffered the price of not having those holding penalties called. It allowed the hustling defensive ends such as Allen and Patrick Kerney to be among the sack leaders.

Assuming Clayton's analysis of how this change will affect edge rushers, it would seem to suggest a possible super monster season on top of the already monster season we are hoping for/expecting out of DWare. Thoughts?