I still haven't settled on what I think the Cowboys record might be in 2009.  Of course, I realize it's a futile exercise, but it passes the time in the offseason.  Going through the various possibilities, it occurred to me that to actually meet our expectations, the Cowboys will have a number of players with a question mark overcome whatever's been holding them back uptil this point and reach their potential.

And I'm not even talking about the rookies. I'm looking at those that have been on the team since last year and are being counted on to make the leap.  I think this factors in immensely when we think about how good we can actually be this season.  But it also worries me because it's hard to imagine that every player will make the jump.

So let's go ahead and take a look at them.

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Gentlemen, it's becoming more and more difficult to understand the crap that the Cowboys are flinging my way.  I'm not blaming the media here because I found less and less reason to disbelieve their articles as the season wound down.

It's time to make a few tough choices.  The players have run amok, and within the space of a single season, it seems like the organization has lost direction.  Perhaps it's been this way for a while, and 13-3 was the aberration, but what I've seen and heard from, and about, this team has just brought home the message that they're not winners and don't want to be.

Imagine, if you will, the team as it is now going into training camp.  Oh, I assure you that players and coaches will have made up superficially and through gritted teeth will supply endless quotes about how they've put last season behind them and how they're coming together as a team.  Then picture some early season losses, and suddenly all the drama is at the forefront again while football takes a backseat.

Not another season of this nonsense, please.  Oh accidental, you ask, please flaunt the glory of your banana hammock and point us in the right direction.  Of course, I'd be happy to oblige.

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I'll get two things out of the way first:

First, there was an absolute clusterf*** of mistakes against the Eagles by a number of parties.  But the tone of the game on the field has to be set by the QB, and Romo just doesn't have that personality.  Giggling while the game is falling apart and then sitting on the bench with his head in his hands is just not going to do it.  Turnover after turnover, mistake after mistake, leading momentous changes in the flow of the game also will not do.

Second, it's not all his fault.  Really.  Our vaunted O Line is a sham, an absolute disgrace -- no doubt about it.  But they're not at fault for every single moronic play that Romo makes.  Sure, he has some inconsistent receivers and some shoddy coaching, but again, sometimes it's difficult to tell what the hell our savior is doing out there.

I'm convinced he can't help being the goofball who makes you avert your eyes, just like Wade can't help being Mr. Aw Shucks.  This image is further reinforced by his post-game quotes that basically tell me that Romo is more interested in going home and banging hot celebrities or being an all-around nice guy.  Hey, this is fine, except he's getting paid to quarterback the Dallas Cowboys, and that's kind of a big deal to me.

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Hi guys, this is my last pitch for this league -- pinky swear.

I'm at work, so I can't post all the details right now, but we're drafting  Sunday around 10 (I think), and we're looking for 2 or 4 more players.

Highlights

- 2 QBs

- 2 WR, 2 RB, WR/RB flex, WR/TE flex, DEF, K

- DB and DL

If you want to play or have questions, please comment below.

Thanks!

Hi guys.  I got a 2 QB league going on Yahoo for BTB fans.  Right now, we've got 7 players, and we're looking for 5 more.

Looking for serious competitors please.  It's definitely challenging, especially if you haven't played 2 QBs or defensive players before, but it's also a lot of fun.  So I hope some of you are up to it.

Here are the details:

Looking forward to an awesome season.  Feel free to ask if you have any questions.  Good luck in all your fantasy leagues.

I know it's only June 12th, but I want my fix.  So I've set up a league on Yahoo! open to my fellow BTBers.  This is going to be a money league to ensure full participation (no quitsies!) and the entry fee will $10 by Paypal.

I don't know how many of you are familiar with 2 QB leagues, but they are definitely a different animal.  This is NOT your older brother's league.   It's fairly involving, so please only play if you meet the following criteria:

• You love the Cowboys
• You check BTB every dang day
• You know Matt Jones is a bust, Julius Jones is a semi-bust and Felix Jones is going to the HOF
• You follow other players/teams in the NFL
• You want to make other BTBers cry for mercy when they see your team

Here's the quick breakdown (and full details are further down):

• 2 QBs and also DB and DL
• Head to Head
• 6 team playoffs (Weeks 14, 15 and 16)
• 16 teams
• Live Draft on August 24th (9:45 a.m.)

Prize money will be broken down as follows:

• First place - 45%
• Second place - 20%
• Third place - 10%
• Best regular season record - 25%

Okay, if you're salivating by now as you should be, please register in the comments and I will give more details how to register your team and how to pay.

Now for the full league details.  Please read carefully