Dallas Cowboys: 10 Bold Offseason Predictions After a Tough 2010 Season Ends

The 2010 Dallas Cowboys are… yeah, I got nothing. The Cowboys have been bad this season as they started 1-7 and lost their head coach in the process. Later in the season the ‘Boys lost Tony Romo for the year to a broken collar bone as he now sits on the injured reserve.

There have been a few bright spots for the Cowboys. Over their last six games they have four victories and two losses, Jon Kitna has played better than what most expected, and Dallas found its missing running game.

But still, their record is 5-9 and they are out of the playoffs. Team owner Jerry Jones has a lot of work to do in the offseason to fix what’s wrong with his team.

Here are 10 bold offseason moves Jonesy has to make to improve the ‘Boys from Valley Ranch.

Release Marion Barber

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch #93 at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Lions 35-19. (Photo by Tom P

I love Marion Barber, I really do. He’s been such a good soldier and his career with Dallas has been nothing short of successful. He has over 4,000 career rushing yards and 46 touchdowns. However, it's time to put the Barberian out to pasture. He’s having his worst statistical season as a Cowboy and I believe his tough running style has finally caught up with him. Time to give my man T.Sizzle a shot, Jerry.

Trade Terrance Newman

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OXNARD, CA - JULY 30: Wide receiver Terrance Copper #18 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a catch in front of defensive back Terence Newman #41 during the first day of training camp on July 30, 2005 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn /Getty Images)

Newman is having another typical Terrance Newman season, just good. He has 70 tackles and three picks. That’s not bad considering how terrible the ‘Boys defense has played as of late. But Terrance only has six passes defensed which is the lowest total of his career. He’s been banged up and he’s 32 years old. It's time to get younger in the secondary and maybe trading Newman injects new life into an already lethargic unit.

Keep Roy Williams

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GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 07: Roy Williams #11 of the Dallas Cowboys drops the ball in the end zone against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 7, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Keeping Roy Williams is about as bold as it gets right? ‘Ol Roy has about 530 receiving yards and five touchdowns in his third year in Cowboys blue. But as average as Roy has been for Dallas, we’ve seen glimpses of what he’s capable of. Who knows, maybe when Dez comes back and gets a full season under his belt Roy will have a breakout season. Oh and Jerry, please redo Roy’s contract.

Release Martellus Bennett

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GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 07: Charlie Peprah #26 of the Green Bay Packers tackles Martellus Bennett #80 of the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field on November 7, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 45-7. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Get

It may be time to let homeboy get in the wind. Bennett has been nothing short of a disappointment since being drafted out of Texas A&M. Its only his third season, but when are we going to see Bennett actually, well, breakout? Tight end John Phillips was close to taking over for Bennett before his season-ending injury and it will probably be the same next season. Not the injury of course.

Keep David Buehler

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 12: Kicker David Buehler #18 of the Dallas Cowboys kicks a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles at Cowboys Stadium on December 12, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Before you click off of the page just hear me out. The Cowboys released Nick Folk and Billy Cundiff and just look at their recent successes. Buehler is a young guy who just needs more time to develop. David has a strong leg and Dallas can’t keep this kicking carousel going.

Remove the Interim Tag from Jason Garrett’s Title

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys leads his team against the Detroit Lions late in the fourth quarter at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Lions 35-19. (Photo by Tom

Cowher’s available and so is Jon Gruden, but continuity means a lot in the NFL and the players have really responded to Garrett's methods. Jason isn’t the cupcake everyone thought he was and his offensive philosophy as head coach varies differently from his ways as an offensive coordinator. Keep the party going Jerry and give the job full-time to Garrett.

Fire Dave Campo—Again

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ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 9: Assistant coach Dave Campo during the 2010 NFC wild-card playoff game at Cowboys Stadium on January 9, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dave, it's time to go my friend. You were the head coach for a little while and that didn’t work out so you came back to coach the secondary. This past Sunday the Redskins new starting quarterback, Rex Grossman, torched them for four touchdowns and over 300 yards passing. Time to give up the ghosts, Jerry, and let Dave get in the wind.

Revamp The Offensive Line

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Offensive tackle Marc Colombo #75 of the Dallas Cowboys blocks against Derrick Harvey #91 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

This isn’t really a bold prediction but it needs to be done. Doug Free is good but the rest of the line is aging. It's time for new blood and for Dallas to get serious about long-term changes.

Release Keith Brooking

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Marcedes Lewis #89 of the Jacksonville Jaguars catches a 9-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter against Keith Brooking #51 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by S

It really pains me to say this because I love the leadership that Keith brings to the table. He is such an emotional guy and the ‘Boys feed off his energy. But Brooking can be a liability against the pass and this may the first year since 2000 where Keith doesn’t record at least 100 tackles. He’s 35 and Dallas has some pretty good talent behind him waiting.

Jerry Jones Steps Down As GM

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones watches as the Cowboys take on the Detroit Lions at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Wouldn’t that be amazing? Jerry finally brings in a person to make the personnel decision for the team and just basically pays the bills. I don’t every see this happening, but maybe his son can talk him into taking a different approach. I mean, he got him to release T.O. didn’t he?