The Cowboys finally got around to signing Ken Hamlin, the safety not being persecuted by fans and media, and it was worth the wait: the former Seahawk who helped solidify the position last year, inked a six-year, $39 million deal that includes $15 million in guarantees. The signing is hardly surprising -- the Cowboys have been adamant about keeping Hamlin in Dallas -- but it does provide further evidence that the team is committed to improving the defense. The Dallas Morning News' Todd Archer breaks down the projected 2008 defense, and the more than $80 million in guaranteed money devoted to this group:
CB Terence Newman - 2008 - $12 million
S Roy Williams - 2006 - $11.1 million
CB Anthony Henry - 2005 - $10 million
LB DeMarcus Ware - 2005 - $10 million
S Ken Hamlin - 2008 - $9 million
LB Bradie James - 2006 - $8 million
DL Jay Ratliff - 2008 - $8 million
DE Marcus Spears - 2005 - $6.7 million
LB Greg Ellis - 2003 - $4.2 million
LB Zach Thomas - 2008 - $1 million
DE Chris Canty - 2005 - $310,000
Now if there was just a way to get rid of Roy Williams, this defense would be unstoppable. Or, at the very least, move him to linebacker. (Or maybe he's actually not as bad as he's portrayed, but his inability to not say something ridiculous has only exacerbated the perception.)
On paper, the Cowboys are the NFC favorites to make a deep postseason run, but that was the case last season, too. At this point, fans would settle for a playoff win. Too bad Tony Romo isn't the guy to get it done since, you know, he fell in a pond during a celebrity golf tournament. Here's to hoping Jerry Jones trades for Chris Simms.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-17-2008 @ 4:54PM
Phil Leach said...
Jones gave Tony to much to soon and it went to his head. He lost the support of his team and without that, it's just a one man pony ride. Will be interesting to see how Tony starts out this year.
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7-17-2008 @ 7:08PM
Big Sam said...
What about Donkey Kong Jones and Tank Williams? I don't see their contracts listed. As a Cowboys lover I guess you would try and forget that they are on your beloved squad.
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7-17-2008 @ 8:16PM
jeff said...
Sam, Did you not know that they signed for the minimum???
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7-17-2008 @ 10:44PM
Big Sam said...
"jeff said...
Sam, Did you not know that they signed for the minimum???"
Typical Cowboy fan who knows nothing about football, the NFL or "his" team. Donkey Kong signed a $13 million deal, but don't let the facts sway your opinion of America's Criminals... they're a fine organization that you should be proud to worship.
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7-18-2008 @ 9:44AM
jeff said...
Sam,Sam, where have you been??? I have not heard from you in mounths! Boy, I've missed your a-hole comments and true hate of the Dallas Cowboys.
Now, Mr. Adam Jones has signed a 3 year deal with an optional 4th year. 1st year is for $700.000, 2nd for 1 million, and 3rd for 3 million. Now we all know if he stays out of trouble the 4th optional year, the 7.25 million will be reworked. Now you are right, it is not the minimum, but it is not the big 13 million deal you talk about. Also as far as my team and football in general, I know more then you will ever know from playing it to watching it. And yes, I do truely enjoy my beloved COWBOYS. Probably more then you can say about anything in your crappy life.
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7-20-2008 @ 7:56AM
Rich Kid said...
Hey Jeff! Big Sam is a hater...BUT! Not too much of a Cowboy's Hater or the A-Hole wouldn't be reading about the Boy's Lol...Fascinates me how people like Big Sam end up catching up on the Cowboy's! What's the matter? Worried? You should be. The Boy's may not have won a playoff game yet that's true....When they do, and they will, you haters will ALL be paid back and only wishing your sorry azz team had the talent our squad does! Don't worry Big Sam, your not the only A-hole out there....Dallas' glory day's will return, I just hope you do. I'd hate for you to miss out while we celebrate trophy #6 in the near future!! Dallas Cowboy's # 1 Baby! NUFF SAID!
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