From: aa05@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (ABDULMALIK A. ALHUSSEINI)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.football.pro
Subject: Suggested trades for the Cowboys.
Date: 15 Aug 92 08:40:43 GMT
Organization: Lehigh University


    The Cowboys need a lot of help on defense if they want to make it to the
    big party. In my opinion the priorities are:

    1. Proven OLB (to improve the pass rush)
    2. Proven CB or FS (more INT's)
    3. Proven DE (pass rush)
    4. MLB (in case Jones disappoint or gets injured).

    The Cowboys are deep at DL especially at DT. This extra depth can be used
    to fill one of the weaknesses I mentioned. The Cowboys could also bundle a
    quality DT, like Noonan, with a so-so player (there are many on defense)
    like R Cooper, V Smith, R Williams, K Harris, etc to make the trade more
    appealing. Maryland shouldn't be touched.

    Here are some suggested trades that made sense to me:

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    I am sure you have better ideas. Let's here it.

    Go Cowboys.....

    Malik......