First, I had to title this post as a view from a  "blind man" because my opinions are based solely on what I have read; and as we all know you can believe none of what you read/hear and only half of what you see, and I have not been to San Antonio; and since what we hear/read comes from writers who are not professional scouts; and what he hear from coaches and owners are usually generic half truths my questions and opinion are based entirely on uneducated speculation; Also, I maybe a tad early since the 1st pre-season game is on Thursday and I could possibly get a look for myself if it is nationally televised; However, any thoughts about players gathered from this game would also be scude because of the limited camera shots and quality of the competion any given player is competing aginst. I posted this only because Roster spots are at a all time premium this year. Ok, enough for the disclaimer, except to say as always, if butchery of the English language truly offends you than I suggest you stick to reading publications written by those who get payed to do it.

Steven McGee: I know some of you dudes and dudetts minds are in a tizzy and your fingers are itching to hit the key board to tear this idea to shreds, but please just hear me out. First of all, I thought I read somewhere were the 3rd/emergency QB does not count against the roster, but then again I am probably mistaken and it was probably the game-day roster. If it's the former disregard this player; If its the later then I'm on the right track. Anyway, I know we all still have head-aches over the loss of Matt Moore to Carolina; however, I'm not sure that you can even put McGee in the same sentence with Moore based on what I have been reading, not saying he won't eventually develop into something. But as mentioned earlier The roster spots a few, and why waste one on this guy above someone who might accually contribute or have more potential to contribute at another position? Personally, I think he makes it through to the PS and if he doesn't, well then he doesn't ( I think Jerry is enamored with prospects from Texas). That being said, You rearly ever truly know what you had, till it's gone.

Mike Mickens: I put this guy slightly ahead of Mcgee in accual performance on the practice field and I am indecisive based on the press about his potential. First, he comes from a small school, thus the competion the has seen is limited. He, in my limited medical opinion, has not had suffient time to heal from his knee surgery ( everyone knows it takes at least a year to get back to 100%, despite being able to preform on it earlier), He gets burned every practice by multiple players from Williams to Jefferson. I do not know if this is because of his knee, his inexperience, or the fact that he just really isn't any good.  Now, the recent injuries to Cbs may mandate us putting him on the 53, but I think if he has to be on the field we are up shits crick anyway. Again, I think he makes it through to the practice squad.

These are my biggest and probably most controversial player thoughts; However, I do think that holding onto the LB Stewart, just for the fact he can LS is just silly. I have not read were he has been impressive playing LB.

I don't know the extent of Micheal Hawkins's injury, but I hope he makes it back so we can get another look at him.

I'm a big Ohio State fan, but I'm really intrigued about Stephen Hodge.

Does anyone else, in vision Brandon Williams as MLB in the future, possibly at Brady's spot? Nothing against Brady, just looking for the physicality at the spot, and If he puts on more muscle I  think he could do it.

I read this on DC Fan Blog.

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Since his acquisition Roy Williams has done little to show that he can contribute much to our offense, now, I am not saying he won't at some point (next year), but he has been little more than a decoy thus far. I think in the last few games teams have come to realize that they don't have to double cover him or even put their best cover guy on him; whether it is his planter fasciitis or whether it is something else he just does not pose a realist down field or any other kind threat. It is my opinion that Austin Miles should get the #2 spot with Crayton at #3. and if we should need a little more speed I say rotate Stanback into the 3 at times ( there is no doubt he is fast, he actually out ran Jones on his long TD run). Anyway, just think Miles would be a realistic option and not just the appearance of a threat.

These are just a few opinions and snipits:

Just another game...Not!

'Now wait just one minute', I hear many of you saying. 'We are not out of the woods yet'. Quite right. We won't be out of the woods this year until the last dog dies. Indeed, it is still plausible that we might not make the playoffs at all. But, speaking frankly, yes our schedule is unforgiving, but of the final four regular season opponents is there anyone whom you are frightened of playing? I mean just plain scared. The Cowboys?  Are you kidding? They certainly are capable of beating us if we underperform, but I would be annoyed and angry with the Steelers for letting those punks beat them at Heinz with so much at stake...

6.Consider the Steelers 'discovered'. If you haven't noticed the Steelers are now the 'hot' team among the sports punditry and experts. That should only increase if they manage to expose the dinged Cowboys as the pretenders that they are.

Now its predictable for these guys to dis respect us and take us for granted...I can only hope the Steelers players are thinking the same thing.

My biggest concern for the up coming game, and all the games this year, is 1st and 2nd down pass defense. We use use these situational packages to play to our players strong suits; yet it can make us predictable and suseptable to the other teams because team will surely game plan for it.

Prime example: Taking Roy Williams and Brady out in passing situations, ie..3rd down. Duh! you never get to 3rd down if K. Winslow burns them on 1st and 2nd. I noticed it at the end of last year ,how it seemed teams were passing more on the nontriditional passing down and had good success ( or maybe it was just my imagination).

Anyway, nothing I can do about it, except worry and pray that Roy doesn't suck as bad this year!