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This morning Cris Carter phoned in or was called by ESPN’s, Mike and Mike in the Morning. I thought his comments about Terrell Owens were insensitive in light of the fact that crime in America is leveling off while crime against African American males appear to be on the rise says the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation Report). His metaphor of shooting Terrell Owens was inappropriate.

While I would agree that Terrell Owens spends too much time imposing his views on us (the general public), I would disagree with Mr. Carter's assessment that Terrell Owens should be the first Dallas Cowboy to be let go. Thank GOD! Terrell Owens has kept his mouth shut long enough for people to really begin to shift the focus where it belongs—on the leader of the team, the quarterback. I have known for quite some time that Tony Romo was in trouble, but his recent press conference comments removed all doubts. He replied, “If we win its okay, and if we lose its okay.” Would someone explain to this young man that when you play for the team that plays under the moniker of “America’s Team” that winning is not just okay but expected.

The Dallas Cowboys have been in trouble for a long while, which is why I was at a quandary as to why Boomer on ESPN’s NFL Countdown selected them to win. There was no way Dallas was going to beat Philadelphia in Philadelphia irrespective of whether Philadelphia controlled its destiny. Let me tell you why. Anytime a team (the Dallas Cowboys) allowed another team (the Baltimore Ravens) to come into their “house” for the last game ever to be play at Texas Stadium in front of all those Cowboy legends (Roger, Randy, Michael, Emmitt, Tony, Deion etc, etc….) and couldn’t win one for the gipper. There was no way in hell they were going into Philadelphia and muster up enough motivation to beat Philly in Philly.

Let me finish by stating that I have no doubts that changes will be made in the Dallas Cowboy locker room; however, I am waiting for ESPN and their competitors to give an opportunity to real analysts/broadcasters and stop employing inarticulate former athletes who love to hear themselves talk not to mention speak ill of other African-Americans. An increase in crime against African-American males is tragic. An inarticulate male of any ethnicity who doesn’t care enough about their new career to learn what is required punishes us all.

Hot Diggity Dawg!!!!!!!!!!!!

Charles Woodson finally made it into the Pro Bowl!

Marion Barber, III: Consistent, Hard Working, TOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When Brad Johnson stepped in for injured Tony Romo, no one put him on blast for being inadequate. When Tony Romo failed to score from one yard out in a playoff game, no one put him on blast. When Demarcus Ware kept jumping off sides in the Tampa Bay game like a jack rabbit, no one put him on blast. Since Terrell Owens has been in a Dallas Cowboys uniform, no one, but the media has put him on blast. For all the stupid shit Adam Jones has done before and to date, no one, but the media has put him on blast. After throwing two interceptions, no one put Tony Romo on blast. Jason Whitten tried to defend him and insult our intelligence at the same time by indicating that somehow he was at fault. I don't know how he could say this when Tony Romo threw the ball in the Steelers' receiver's hands.

I say all this to say that if the Dallas Cowboys are still in the "playoff conversation", it is because of the consistent play and team work of Marion Barber, III. Marion is quiet, consistent, hard working and tough. If he was not in the game on Sunday, I believe it was because he was unable to be. To be singled out, scapegoated and put on blast by the owner and GM was thoughtless and cruel.

Marion Barber, III is the least of the Dallas Cowboys problems. First, Tony Romo is no Troy Aikman or Roger Staubach. Since week one, it has been difficult to distinguish the head coach from the support staff. The Dallas Cowboys have alot of good players who don't play well together. Again, Brad Johnson was an inadequate replacement for Tony Romo. The Cowboys should have taken a three week vacation if he was the best they had.

As Mr. Jones so eloquently put it, "I own the team, and I can't be fired." I say to Mr. Jones take responsibility for the team "you" put together. If anyone is to blame for the Dallas Cowboys' failure, it is you! You sir are smart, tough and to be respected. Take the necessary steps to return your team to glory whatever it takes. Remeber, you're the boss. Attitude is always reflective of leadership.