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Alright I am poking my head out from under my rock to see what you fans might think about the potential cheap acquisition of Mr. Haynesworth. Pro's Big Body to help fill the NT Position Moves Ratliff to DE Could be signed cheap with incentive laden deal Con's Wasted roster spot to help develop a younger talent Too much of a cancer in the locker room Character issues I know the Cowboys are famous for taking in players that have had less then desirable reputations... but there is talent under all that girth, its just a matter of can we whip it into shape, motivate it, and keep it happy yet quiet all at the same time?

If I was running a team, this beast would be worth whatever contract he wants, plus the possible two 1st round draft picks to the Ravens if they don't match the offer. What do you all think?

Jerry Jones recently echoed what we have heard since May: that NT Tank Johnson is the most improved returning Cowboy since the end of last season. The defensive staff quietly, then openly, raved about Johnson’s improvement following a so-so half season after arriving from Chicago. Johnson might not be a classic fit on the nose in a 3-4, but he’s understanding the scheme and how he fits much better, we are told, after an offseason of development and could push his way into receiving major snaps. The team has used Jay Ratliff, last season’s breakout D-lineman and starting nose tackle, at end, hoping to use the two together. We also hear that DE Jason Hatcher has made enough improvement to warrant more snaps. So, who loses out? It could be Marcus Spears, who has made surprisingly few big plays since coming to the team as a first-round draft pick in 2005.