Category Archives: Dallas Cowboys

Adrian Peterson Remains Unsigned But It’s Not All About the Money

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Tom Shannon

Jeremy Fowler at ESPN  makes claims that former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is demanding too much money. “Adrian Peterson might have priced himself out of signing with a team early in free agency.” “One source from a team in the market for … Continue reading →

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Some Random NFL Thoughts as Week 11 of the Season Comes to a Close

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Tom Shannon

I haven’t had a chance to post much other than game thoughts lately.  Things have been a bit hectic at work and though they show no signs of slowing down, I thought I’d try to get a post up on … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Defense Cowboys came out in 11 personnel and that seemed to be their base most of the time.  They often stacked almost everyone inside at the line of scrimmage.  The Bears played 8 in the box to defend it but … Continue reading →

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On the New Old Jay Cutler and Other Points of View

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Tom Shannon

1.  The names on the injury report are accumulating to form a long list in what has apparently been a tough, competitive camp.  Two names that have been on the list for the majority of camp continue to slip under … Continue reading →

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Random Post-Draft Thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Now that the NFL draft is behind us I thought it might be time to wrap it up with some odds and ends left over in the wake of the annual selection process. I for the most part agreed with … Continue reading →

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Greg Hardy Is Angry that Aldon Smith Was Signed Before He Was

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Michael David Smith at profootballtalk.com notes that Greg Hardy got upset when he saw that fellow free agent Aldon Smith got signed before he did. “Who’s worse, Hardy or Smith? That’s a hard question to answer. But Smith got no … Continue reading →

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Ten Thoughts on the Bears Offseason Midway Through Free Agency

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Spring brings renewal and never more so than with major league baseball and spring training. Like most sports, the offseason in baseball is a time to unwind and relax. The suspense builds as another season draws near because fans miss … Continue reading →

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Cowboys Record Belies Their Claims of Good Intentions

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Remember Randy Gregory, the defensive end that the Cowboys drafted last April in the second round after he tested positive for marijuana at the Combine? Well he’s become a cautionary tale now that he’s been suspended for four games in … Continue reading →

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No Place in the NFL for Manziel

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com speculates upon the future of soon to be former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel: “The Browns reportedly will cut Manziel on March 9, the first day of the new league year. It’s widely believed that he … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hold Your Breath on the Bears Drafting Their Quarterback of the Future

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Tom Shannon

When the question of whether the Bears will take a quarterback in the first round comes up, the answer is almost always something on the order of “doubtful”. And I would agree for a number of reasons. I wrote not long … Continue reading →

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