From: eric@abode.ttank.com (Eric C. Bennett)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Re: Suggested trades for the Cowboys.
Date: 18 Aug 92 05:55:42 GMT
Organization: Abode Computer Services

In article <20620@optima.cs.arizona.edu> dkl@cs.arizona.edu (David K. Lowenthal) writes:
>In article <1992Aug15.084043.29211@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu> aa05@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (ABDULMALIK A. ALHUSSEINI) writes:
>    1. With the Eagels:
>        Noonan or Cassilas + (so-so player) to get CB Eric Allen.
>        This deal could work because the Eagles want to fill J Brown's
>        position. You know why Allen is good.
>
>Oh, sure, I'll bet Philly's GM is just waiting by the phone.
>
>
>    2. With the Chargers:
>        Again Noonan or Cassilas + (so-so) to get OLB/MLB J Seau.
>        It may work because the Chargers could not stop the run and may switch
>        to a 4-3 scheme. Seau had 7 sacks 129 tackles and made to the Probowl
>        last year. He is also young, 23 to 24 years.
>
>Yes, Seau is young and good.  Noonan or Casillas suck.
>
>
>    3. With the Bengals:
>        Send J Jones or Jeffcoat or Tolbert + (so-so player/players) to get
>        OLB James Francis or OLB Alfred Williams or SS David Fultcher.
>        It may work out because Cinci's DL is not good. The problem is
>        Dallas's pure DT's (Noonan and Cassillas) may not be a good trade bait
>        for teams with 3-4 defensive schemes. Francis and Williams are
>        athletic and can rush the passer. Each had 3 sacks last year but I
>        think they will have more if they play in Dallas. Both are young at 24
>        years. I like Francis more. Fultcher will help a lot with his LB
>        mentality at SS. He is only 28 years.
>
>I see.  The Bengals suck on defense, but will give up one of the very
>few good players for nothing.  Mike Brown is dumb, but not that
>dumb.
>
>
>    4. With the Steelers:
>        J Jones, Jeffcoat, or Tolbert + (so-so player/players) to get CB Rod
>        Woodson. This one may work because Pittsbugh's DL stinks. The problem
>        is this is another 3-4 club. If they want Cassillas or Noonan +
>        (so-so), I wouldn't mind. The last Pro Bowl was Woodson's third in a
>        row.
>
>Woodson is one of the 5 best corners in the league.  The 3 Cowboys are 
>probably among the lower half of players at their position.
>
>
>    5. With the Chargers:
>        [WARNING: this trade is rated PC for Potentially Contraversial]
>        Beuerlein for Seau. This is the second time I suggest this trade. I
>        have to admit that I am not sure about this one. But with news that
>        Beuerlein is willing to leave the Cowboys if he gets a starting QB
>        offer and rumors that the court will decide in favor of free agency
>        then it is better to make a trade soon. On the other hand, if
>        beuerlein is traded this season who is the backup QB? If Aikman gets
>        injured, as usual, it will be terrible. But, again, do not forget that
>        Seau might help transform the defense. 60% of my brain is in favor of
>        this trade.
>
>Let's see, the Cowboys got Beuerlein for a middle round draft pick, but
>they will trade him to the Chargers for a stud linebacker.  How dumb
>do you think other teams are?
>
>Come on, when you propose a trade, don't use the following method:
>
>  1) Pick all the players on your team you don't like - guys that aren't good.
>  2) Pick players on other teams that are pro-bowl quality.
>  3) Say "Hey, let's trade #1 for #2".

Sorry to do a repost of the entire article, but I figured some people may not
know what the heck I was replying to if I cut it all up. After reading the
replies from the original post I find that the person who made the replies
basically just hates the Cowboys and figures if he trashes everything that
someone says about the Cowboys that he will walk around with a smile on his
face for the rest of the day.

The Cowboys got Beuerline for a 4th round pick-so? Everyone knows they got him
for a steal from the beginning. Al Davis didn't like the guy because he held
out so he dumped him-fast. Kansas City was very interested in him and they
were offering a CB and a draft pick (someone correct this information if it is
wrong, but it is what I heard). Okay, so he isn't a Troy Aikman, but he is a
good QB and could be a starter on a few teams in the NFL.

Most of the trades mentioned involved two or more players for one person which
makes sense when you are trying to get a better player you trade a couple
lesser players who may help a team. What is wrong with that? I don't think any
of the Cowboy players mentioned were 'garbage time' players. They might not be
Pro-Bowlers, but they can get the job done. So some of the picks didn't meet
to your approval, so what? I think making comments is fine, but you need not
say,"All those players suck. You are out of your mind. etc etc".

Eric


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