Sunday, July 19, 2009

My View of the Dallas Cowboys Top 50 No. 41-45






Number 45- Ralph Neely
The two time Pro Bowler, four time All Pro selection, was selected to the '60s All Decade Team. Thankfully Neely signed with the Cowboys after his rights where traded from Baltimore, even though he was originally drafted in the AFL to the Houston Oilers. One of the greatest offensive tackles to suit up for the Cowboys, Neely missed Super Bowl VI due to injury but came back strong until he retired after the 'Boys beat the Broncos in Super Bowl XII.








Number 44- Pat Donovan
The four time Pro Bowler was the player that replaced Ralph Neely at the left tackle position after his retirement. Arguable the best tackle in the Cowboys history, Donovan was the fourth round pick of one of the greatest 'Boys draft classes of all time.











Number 43- Flozell Adams
Another great left tackle in a long line of tackles in Cowboys history. Adams could be the greatest tackle in the 'Boys history. The only knock on Flozell is the fact that he commits more false start penalties than anyone else in the league. A great physical specimen Adams only has his concentration to blame for him not being up higher on this list.









Number 42- Leon Lett
The two time Pro Bowler is best known for his two plays that have become infamous to Dallas fans. Outside of his substance abuse problems, Lett was a dominant force on the defensive side of the ball. Lett is considered one of the greatest defensive tackles in club history.









Number 41- Mark Tuinei
Tuinei was a two time Pro Bowler in 1994 and 1995. A switchover from defensive tackle to offensive left tackle, Tuinei was another great left tackle for the Cowboys following Neely and Donovan. Tuinei was forced into retirement by injuries and was found dead in his car in 1999 from an accidental overdose of herion, alcohol, and ecstasy. He is best known for his great battles with some of the greatest pass rushers of the late '80s and early '90s.

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