why can't the cowboys use all this money they spend on old players to get  good players just out of college?
449128
Players coming out of college are assigned to a league wide draft where each team in the league takes turns selecting them. The selection process is seven rounds long and the order is determined based on the team's record from the previous year (with the worst teams selecting highest in each round). So, what this means for your question is that the Cowboys WILL spend some of their money on young guys coming out of college. BUT, they are limited as to the number of players they can select and the other teams will be after the same players (the players coming out of college do not have a say in which pro team they play for- they must play for the team that selects them). T.O., on the other hand, was a Free Agent, which means he was a veteran player who did not have an existing contract with any team- making him eligible to sign with whichever team he felt offered him the best deal. Players have to earn the right to become "free agents" by putting in at least four years in the league. It's a little more complicated than this, but in a nutshell, this is why the Cowboys (and all teams) divide their resources between players coming out of college (the draft) and players who have expired contracts with other teams and are looking to bid their services out to the highest bidder (free agents).
113531
It will be a while, but yes.  They have a lot of marketable talent at the wide receiver position, and they could use it to fill in some holes at other positions.  Joey Harrington is on his way out, and your defense, while leaving much to be desired, is a couple key players away from being solid.  Hopefully the Ford family can clean house (i.e. get rid of Matt Millen and the havoc he has wrought) before it's too late.  The Colts were in a very similar situation in 1997.  Bill Polian fired almost everybody from the top down in one day.  Nine years later, they're one of the premiere teams in the league.  Keep your head up, buddy.  If the laughingstock of the 80s and 90s can do it, so can you.
857093
That would be great if they could get draft picks or a good, YOUNG, player. But the Knicks will even screw this up getting some old , expensive loser to join the ones currently on the KNicks bench.
510914
The TEAM/OWNERS would be out a TON of MONEY. With all the signing bonus's, perks etc. They then wouldn't be able to bring in a capacity crowd to support their life style.
309304
They where not overrated you don't when over 30 games in a roll and not be good. There are alot of good players coming out into this draft that's why to much talent but enough for ever one to get good players from college. But just because you great in college only gives you a 50% chance to make it Through spring training.
147320
Not now. Why? \n\n1. They don't do fake punts, fieldgoals or flea flickers like they used to (long time ago).\n2. When they need 1st or long yards they pass it to the flats (still haven't figured that one out)\n\nIf they went back to play they did when they were champs they could do it again.\n\nGo Cowboys !!
865352
Because they arent as good as they are cracked up to be...they have no WRs, they're secondary sucks. Thats the problem, they've let too many people go thinking they can just plug someone else in and that it will work. It worked ONCE. Tom Brady, thats it. They even tried it at kicker. Now they're kicker sucks and Vinitateri is winning games for the Colts. The problem with the Pats is they let people go.
989180
Because they have hard times signing the right players to long term deals.  I really think the next 2-3 years will be big for the C's.  It is rumored they could pickup Andre Miller from Denver in a trade- and if they do the right thing with their draft pick they should be a decent team...but we need a big man!  #1 priority someone who can rebound!
479926
Yes it is possible, but not likely, they are not going to pay Harrington that kind of money, when they have invested in two other QBs, if they do not come to a trade agreement with someone, they will just cut him, he has a hefty roster bonus coming to him very soon and the Lions are not going to pay it.
923989
They have to keep Terrell Owens happy, even though he drops as many as he catches.  The Cowboys would be better off it they used the TEs more.\n\nFor more on the Cowboys and the NFL,  check this site out.  http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/
678622
Of course, he'll come through..there hasn't been a year when he didn't produce on the field...Just cause he caused so many problems before doesnt mean that he will do it again...plus it's not like he's such a bad guy...other football players beat their wifes or are caught doing drugs(onterrio smith),and lets not forget the love boat whore house over their in minnesota(daunte)...T.O. doesn't do any of those things. \nI think the cowboys have the best team in the east this year and a huge reason is because of him.
78922
Money ... lots and lots of money. It also wouldn't hurt if you could find a big time coach that just got fired because of some sort of "indiscretion", because he'll be looking for a job and most of the big programs will be snubbing him.
536690
The packers are a team that need to take a step back and sacrifice a bit of the present for a better future.  So that means trading some old pricy veterans to allow for some young new comers to the team.  The injuries for the packers last year was a devistating blow.  Lets hope they don't try to make the present an amazing year by signing huge veterans at a high price.  Lets hope they try to get better draft picks and younger less pricier players on their team so that in 5 yrs of so they will be a super bowl team once again.  The fan support in Green Bay is a huge advantage they have, they can afford 2=3 mediocre years.\n\nAfter all of that said, if the injury season does not re occur and the make room for younger players expect there 06 season to be mediocre.
857185
I think Romo has benefited from being on the sidelines for the last few years.  He has had time to learn from some good quarterbacks and also get a good handle on the playbook.  Judging by the way he's playing right now he is going to be a good quarterback for a while.  He is very mobile and he's giving the Cowboys another weapon...  something Bledsoe couldn't give them....
928417
Well Barry Sanders was assuring them on Cold Pizza that he wouldn't do it and he can't dance. How about Lynn Swann, let's see if he still has the moves. Sure he's getting older but come on he practiced ballet to improve his WR abilities when he played so I think he could still do it. I agree Deion Sanders would proably be another good choice. As to teh one saying Johnson I don't think so because it happens during the season and I think you'd have to go with retired players.
584350
No because money cant buy you everything and having lots of good individual players does not make a great team
121391
It's possible; they are placed 18th overall. But even if he were available, I don't think they should pick him, regardless of where he went to college. The Cowboys already have a nice secondary led by Roy Williams. I think they should improve on their offense, as their defense is already formiddable.