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Taylor: The Cowboys didn't have to release Flozell Adams but did because they believe in Doug Free
12:09 AM CDT on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
SportsDayDFW.com
Dallas Morning News columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor answered questions regarding the Dallas Cowboys and the issues they need to address in his weekly newsletter. Here are some highlights:
Clay Best from Clayton, N.C. questions, “ Kevin Mawae said he's willing to play whatever role and hasn't heard from any teams. What about him at backup center?”
TAYLOR: The Cowboys can do better than a 37-year-old veteran for backup center, especially one who will cost about $1 million and plays no special teams. It doesn't help that he's one of the NFLPA's key union members the year before we head into a lockout.
Tim Golden writes, “ Why isn't the usually aggressive Jerry Jones not actively seeking a proven free safety and kicker?”
TAYLOR : First, you can't have high-salaried players at every position – even in a year where there's no salary cap. That's just not good business. Second, the Cowboys like Alan Ball and Mike Hamlin at free safety, which should be among the lowest-paid positions on the team.
Third, whether you get a high-priced kicker like Mike Vanderjagt or a draft pick like Nick Folk, there's no guarantee he will perform any better than an undrafted kicker. David Buehler will get every opportunity to prove he can do the job. We'll see if he can.
John R. Whatley asks, “ What can the fans really expect from Doug Free? Does he have the attitude to play left tackle?”
TAYLOR: He played well last year. There's no reason to think he won't play well this season, but you want an answer that no one can give you today. You'll have to wait until the games start.
Free has good size, excellent feet and the stamp of approval from Hudson Houck. Look, the Cowboys didn't have to get rid of Flozell Adams. They chose to go in another direction because they believed in Free.
12:09 AM CDT on Wednesday, July 28, 2010
SportsDayDFW.com
Dallas Morning News columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor answered questions regarding the Dallas Cowboys and the issues they need to address in his weekly newsletter. Here are some highlights:
Clay Best from Clayton, N.C. questions, “ Kevin Mawae said he's willing to play whatever role and hasn't heard from any teams. What about him at backup center?”
TAYLOR: The Cowboys can do better than a 37-year-old veteran for backup center, especially one who will cost about $1 million and plays no special teams. It doesn't help that he's one of the NFLPA's key union members the year before we head into a lockout.
Tim Golden writes, “ Why isn't the usually aggressive Jerry Jones not actively seeking a proven free safety and kicker?”
TAYLOR : First, you can't have high-salaried players at every position – even in a year where there's no salary cap. That's just not good business. Second, the Cowboys like Alan Ball and Mike Hamlin at free safety, which should be among the lowest-paid positions on the team.
Third, whether you get a high-priced kicker like Mike Vanderjagt or a draft pick like Nick Folk, there's no guarantee he will perform any better than an undrafted kicker. David Buehler will get every opportunity to prove he can do the job. We'll see if he can.
John R. Whatley asks, “ What can the fans really expect from Doug Free? Does he have the attitude to play left tackle?”
TAYLOR: He played well last year. There's no reason to think he won't play well this season, but you want an answer that no one can give you today. You'll have to wait until the games start.
Free has good size, excellent feet and the stamp of approval from Hudson Houck. Look, the Cowboys didn't have to get rid of Flozell Adams. They chose to go in another direction because they believed in Free.