Dallas Cowboys Continue Addition by Subtraction

This hasn’t been the most glamorous of offseasons’ for the Cowboys. In fact, this is arguably the most quiet Cowboys offseason I can remember in recent years. One thing I learned last year though, addition by subtraction can be just as effective as any big splash.

Besides the Gaither trade rumors (which have yet to die) or the the comtemplation of one of our running backs getting traded, the Cowboys could be described as living under the radar. Before earlier this month, when we released Flozell Adams and Ken Hamlin, most Cowboys fans were only concerned with the draft and resigning Miles Austin.

Even now, as we have definite areas to address (LT & FS), things seem unusually quiet around Valley Ranch. I personally like having many of our starting spots locked up, especially as you see teams around the division making moves left and right. I think with McNabb in Washington, the Cowboys are the unquestionable favorite to take the division again.

Let’s reflect on last year though. We got rid of T.O. and now with Austin, you see why. I’d love for one of our in-house safety’s to step up like Miles did this year. That may be a bit of stretch, since Austin had a year that even some of the best receivers in the NFL would love to have. Hey, I can dream though.

Another great move was trading Anthony Henry. Mike Jenkins stepped up big time and is arguably the best corner we have on the team. Not to mention, getting some insurance in Kitna if Romo had to miss a couple games. The thing I love the most is how we’re getting younger and better at the same time.

I have complete faith in our front office. I know they’ll show us this coming year that the players that aren’t here, are not here for a reason. Addition by Subtraction doesn’t mean you don’t get anyone at all. What it means is the biggest moves we make this offseason, could be the ones that don’t add to the roster.