Just when things were looking good, the Cowboys had some internal squabbling. Terry Glenn and Ken Hamlin have contract concerns, Greg Ellis is having job security concerns, and Pacman Jones had his townhome foreclosed on.
Glenn is understandably upset because the Cowboys want to have him sign a split contract that would pay him $1.7 million in 2008 but only $500,000 if he ends up on the injured reserve because of his knee. Glenn has every right to be upset as the Cowboys have insulted him with this proposition. I understand what their concerns are, but there is something to be said for keeping your players happy.
Ken Hamlin wants a long term deal that pays more than those given to Gibril Wilson and Madieu Williams. Again, the perception given to Hamlin is that he is not worth as much as other players. Glen and Hamlin have both missed OTA's in protest.
Ellis left OTA's after Tuesday's workout due to worrying about his job security because the coaches decided to give the youngsters more reps in these
non-contact drills rather than the aging veteran, causing this general response
from the coaching staff: "You gotta be kidding me." Ellis needs to grow up. I have to side with the Cowboys on this one. They need to see the young players and evaluate what they have. They also may be trying to protect Ellis from injury.
Then there is the new reality show "How Many Ways Can Pacman Make It Harder To Be Reinstated?". Jones had his Nashville Townhome foreclosed upon as he failed to make payment. Creditors had already entered the property to repo his refrigerator and pool table. As I have said previously, this guy is a nightmare. I hope it all works out but I am skeptical. I hope to eat my words come the season.
I thought the recent signings would give this team a lift and propel them to a good season. It seems they will need more to get this team mentally prepared to compete.
