Looks like Jason Garret is gone.

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Per Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post, many Dallas Cowboy fans may be getting their wish.  I don't know if this news can be trusted, but it looks like Jason Garrett may be leaving.

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I hated that game yesterday.  I've hated this team for about 2 months now.  But, I think losing yesterday was necessary.  Going to the playoffs would have made it seem like this team was turning things around.  This team has problems that need to be addressed, and a loss like that makes it clear to everyone (I'm looking at you Jerry).

Here's my thoughts:

• Wade - I'm not a big fan, but the guy is a good defensive coach (the last two weeks not withstanding).  During his introductory press conference he said he'd call the defensive plays; that it had never worked out when he didn't.  So what the hell was Brian Stewart doing calling the plays earlier this year?!?  Wade - call the damn plays all year long.  I also wouldn't be opposed to a change here.  This team is too loose.  Someone needs to get in Romo's face (hey, Favre needed it too).  Someone needs to get in T.O's face.  I think coach needs to be a stronger personality than these two.
• Garrett - We were all huge fans last year.  Obviously his second year (and possibly the last portion of his first year) hasn't gone well.  But, he's a smart guy.  I think he can fix it.  Let's not give up on him just yet.
• O-line - I'm torn on this one.  When Kosier was healthy, this line was dominant.  But without him, they stunk.  Does that mean Hudson Houck can't coach or that our backup lineman are that damn bad?  I think it's the latter.  I think we need a good draft here.  I don't think signing free agents to be backups is the way to go.
• Nose Tackle - Tank is going to be gone.  So that just leaves us with Ratliff.  At what point does this team finally address this issue?  I'll take a good free agent here and a draft pick.  It's time to move Ratliff to end, because...
• Trades - I see either Spears or Canty (I can't seem to remember if he signed an extension or not) getting traded, possibly to Miami.  Same can be said for Crayton (it's time for Miles Austin to be the 3rd WR).  Jerry gave up a bunch of draft picks for RW the WR, so he'll get some of them back through trades of decent guys that have outlived their usefullness.  I could also see trading RW the Safety, but...
• Safeties - Again, when does this team finally address this issue?  Draft somebody!  Sign somebody!
• Special teams - it's time for Bruce Read to go.  Our special teams stink.  And tell Folk to work on kicking it out of the end zone next year.
• Pacman - sorry, he's got to go.  He freelances too much.  The defensive backs look confused when he's on the field because he's never where he's supposed to be.  I like Scandrick and Jenkins.  Let them play.

That's my plan.  What's yours?

I live and die with the Cowboys.  I'm fully aware of my unhealthy obsession with this team.  My mood for the entire week pretty much mirrors the outcome of the previous game.  I was incredibly depressed last week and it only got worse when TO and Witten started fighting.  But after a thorough beat down of the Giants, I'm feeling better.  Better, not great.  Since I feel pretty even keel, I feel the need to put some thoughts on paper screen.

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ProFootballTalk.com has Ted Sundquist (former GM at Denver) breaking down games this year.  His first writeup is on the Cowboys Week 1 game.

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I haven't seen this discussed so I thought I'd bring it up.

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A few weeks ago I posted my displeasure for the trends that we've been seeing and my loss of pride in our team.  I mentioned my distaste for Pacman Jones and everything he represents.  However, I'd like to lend some personal experience to refute just how bad this gambling debt issue is.

Some background...I work at a casino and, while I'm no expert, I see some things related to oustanding markers (let's leave it at that).  Given that information, let me give my take on the situation.

First, $20,000 in oustanding markers is NOTHING to a place like Caesar's Palace.  When they have meetings to discuss outstanding markers, I doubt they even discuss anything less than $50,000.  I'll bet there are 100 athletes and celebrities with larger debts in Vegas (well, 99 after Barkely pays his balance).  I'll even bet there are 10-15 NFL players with larger outstanding markers. 

Second, this balance was from September 2007.  Unless Pacman's lawyer/agent was a complete jerk to the collections guys at Caesars, they wouldn't take legal action on a marker that's been oustanding for less than a year.  Everyone around can see that Pacman's going to be reinstated to the league sometime this summer and will begin collecting checks during the season.  That's when Caesars would be putting the full-court-press on Pacman for the money knowing he could be suspended again at any time. If he hadn't paid it up after a month or two of regular checks, then I can see legal action, but not before.

My guess?  The DA sees he's not going to be able to put Pacman in jail for the club shooting.  He's pissed (and rightly so).  So, he's using Barkley's situation as an excuse to stick it to Pacman.  This whole thing is nothing more than a bad P.R. situation. 

If Roger Goodell was looking for an excuse not to reinstate Pacman, this could be it.  Most people will see this as being a big issue and he won't take any heat for it..  But really, if this was anyone other than Pacman Jones, it would never have come up.

Ok, that's my take.  Now, Deke, Terry and Zak...play nice.

I don’t make too many posts on this site.  Between my job and my 2 week old son, my time for writing is limited.  However, that doesn’t stop me from checking in every day and reading everyone’s opinions.  I’ve tried to write a few more detailed items in the past, usually when my emotions over my favorite team are especially strong (i.e. after the playoff losses each of the past two years).  This will be the first I’ve actually finished…

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We have some good Tight Ends on this team, so we're in no position to sign any free agents.  Thank god, because I think talented Jerramy Stevens is free.  

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I'm watching the pre-game show for tonight's Cowboys/Panthers game.  The NFLN guys are discussing TO's attitude this year and how he's been such a better teammate.  It reminds me of an article I read this week on another site.

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