Wednesday, August 5, 2009
My View of the Dallas Cowboys Top 50 No. 21-25
Number 21- Cornell Green
Green made five Pro Bowls at two different positions, and led the Cowboys in interceptions for four years. Green was never drafted into the NFL and signed with Dallas as an undrafted free agent, but was drafted but the Chicago Bulls in the fifth round of 1962 NBA draft.
Number 22- Charles Haley
Haley was a two time Pro Bowler in his five seasons in Dallas. He was brought to the Cowboys through a trade with the 49ers because the great offense needed defensive help, a move that some people say was what put the team over the top. Haley won two Super Bowls with the 49ers in the late '80s and then won three with the 'Boys during the '90s dynasty.
Number 23- DeMarcus Ware
This three time Pro Bowler is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL today and led the league with 20 sacks last season. In just four seasons, Ware already has 53 and half sacks which is 11th in club history and the most by a Cowboys linebacker. This young phenom is just starting and when his playing days are over will probably easily be in the top 5 all time on this list.
Number 24- John Niland
This six time Pro Bowler is yet another great offensive lineman in Cowboys history. Niland was drafted by Dallas with the 5th overall pick in 1966 as well as the Oakland Raiders in the 13th round of the AFL draft. Niland chose the Cowboys who drafted him alot higher which paid off for both sides. He was a huge part in the win in Super Bowl VI and helping the 'Boys get to another Super Bowl, a lose.
Number 25- Jason Witten
The greatest tight end in Cowboys history has an active streak of five straight Pro Bowls and is sure to have many more. Witten is another name on this list that only has one way to go, up. He owns nearly all the receiving records held by a tight end in team history. This 2003 third round pick has a legitimate chance at becoming the Cowboys all time leading pass reciever as he trails Michael Irvin by only 321 catches and just turned 27 years old earlier this summer. Witten only lacks a Super Bowl ring to be considered one of the top 5 players in club history and could easily be up there one day.
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