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By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
Following the Dallas Cowboys' dramatic 24-23 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 16, we have some random thoughts on the game and the future as we enter the final week of the regular season.
" This could be the end of wide receiver Miles Austin's career with the Cowboys. He participated in 33 snaps and wasn't a factor at all. He did make a nice eight-yard reception on a low throw from quarterback Tony Romo, but on the last drive of the game, Austin was watching until the final play. Terrance Williams (27 snaps) and Cole Beasley (13 snaps) took some snaps from Austin and rightfully so because they're making more plays than him right now. Austin's hamstrings are a sore subject at Valley Ranch and that could be the reason why he played in 63 percent of the snaps. If the Cowboys make a financial move regarding Austin, it saves the team $5 million if he's a post-June 1 cut. Williams and Beasley seemed to be the future now and Austin is moving to the past -- the game snaps he received against the Redskins are proving that.
" Whoever the Cowboys sign as the No. 2 quarterback, with Romo's expected absence, behind Kyle Orton isn't joining the team with the expectation he'll play against the Eagles. The quarterback will need to give the Cowboys' defense a good look over three days of practices. The Cowboys have to find a quarterback who can be mobile, something Tyler Thigpen is, and a player who makes the safe throws, which could be David Carr or even Richard Bartel. It will be hard to get a quarterback up to speed on the Cowboys' offense. There will be a certain package of plays that quarterback will need to know heading into the contest, but the looks this quarterback gives the Cowboys defense in practice is vital.
" If Monte Kiffin retires or is fired at season's end, finding his replacement might not be on the staff. Defensive line coach Rod Marinelli could leave and join Lovie Smith as his defensive coordinator if the former Bears coach gets a head coaching gig. Leon Lett could slide over and become the new Cowboys' defensive line coach. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier, who is under fire for his team's struggles, might not be retained. Frazier should get a strong look as the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys should changes occur with him. Frazier was a defensive backs coach under Tony Dungy, who employed a semblance of the Tampa 2 scheme with the Colts.
Following the Dallas Cowboys' dramatic 24-23 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 16, we have some random thoughts on the game and the future as we enter the final week of the regular season.
" This could be the end of wide receiver Miles Austin's career with the Cowboys. He participated in 33 snaps and wasn't a factor at all. He did make a nice eight-yard reception on a low throw from quarterback Tony Romo, but on the last drive of the game, Austin was watching until the final play. Terrance Williams (27 snaps) and Cole Beasley (13 snaps) took some snaps from Austin and rightfully so because they're making more plays than him right now. Austin's hamstrings are a sore subject at Valley Ranch and that could be the reason why he played in 63 percent of the snaps. If the Cowboys make a financial move regarding Austin, it saves the team $5 million if he's a post-June 1 cut. Williams and Beasley seemed to be the future now and Austin is moving to the past -- the game snaps he received against the Redskins are proving that.
" Whoever the Cowboys sign as the No. 2 quarterback, with Romo's expected absence, behind Kyle Orton isn't joining the team with the expectation he'll play against the Eagles. The quarterback will need to give the Cowboys' defense a good look over three days of practices. The Cowboys have to find a quarterback who can be mobile, something Tyler Thigpen is, and a player who makes the safe throws, which could be David Carr or even Richard Bartel. It will be hard to get a quarterback up to speed on the Cowboys' offense. There will be a certain package of plays that quarterback will need to know heading into the contest, but the looks this quarterback gives the Cowboys defense in practice is vital.
" If Monte Kiffin retires or is fired at season's end, finding his replacement might not be on the staff. Defensive line coach Rod Marinelli could leave and join Lovie Smith as his defensive coordinator if the former Bears coach gets a head coaching gig. Leon Lett could slide over and become the new Cowboys' defensive line coach. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier, who is under fire for his team's struggles, might not be retained. Frazier should get a strong look as the defensive coordinator for the Cowboys should changes occur with him. Frazier was a defensive backs coach under Tony Dungy, who employed a semblance of the Tampa 2 scheme with the Colts.
