My View of the Dallas Cowboys Top 50 No. 16-20

Number 16- Darren Woodson
This five time Pro Bowler is the only player that played for both Jimmie Johnson and Bill Parcels for the Cowboys. Woodson leads all Cowboys with 1,350 tackles and was also named to four All Pro Teams in his Hall Of Fame career. This converted college linebacker is now a very successful analyst for ESPN.






Number 17- Don Meredith
Don Meredith was a three time Pro Bowler that set the bar for Cowboys quaterbacks after he was traded from the Chicago Bears after starring at SMU in Dallas. Meredith looked very good thanks to the help from Bob Hayes, who was just inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Don Perkins. Meredith is one of three quaterbacks in the Cowboys Ring of Honor with Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach.




Number 18- Don Perkins
This six time Pro Bowler played both halfback and fullback and is one of the first players inducted into the Ring of Honor. Perkins is third all time in team history in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. Perkins was the first great running back in a rich line of 'Boys backs to ever wear a star on his helmet. Perkins is also a member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.





Number 19- Harvey Martin
This four time Pro Bowler is the Cowboys all time leader in sacks with 114. Martin won the 1977 Defensive Player of the Year after recording 23 sacks, even though sacks did not become an official stat until 1982. Martin played on the defensive line with Randy White and Ed "Too Tall" Jones to make up one of the greatest defensive lines in league history.





Number 20- "Neon" Deion Sanders, aka "Prime Time," made four Pro Bowls in his five seasons in Dallas. Sanders is considered the greatest cover corner and one of the greatest punt returners in league history. If he played more than five seasons, "Prime Time" would definetly be much higher on this list. Sanders was not only a great two sport athlete, both pro baseball and football, but was also a great two way player when he played both receiver and corner back in the 1996 season.

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.

My View of the Dallas Cowboys Top 50 No. 26-30

Number 26- Ed "Too Tall" Jones
This three time Pro Bowler was also a professional boxer between his stints with the Cowboys. Jones' nickname is not ironic as he stands 6' 9" and was a beast at swatting passes coming from opposing quaterbacks at the line. This monster size of a man has played in more games in Cowboys history than any other player.







Number 27- Everson Walls
Walls was a four time Pro Bowler that led the NFL in interceptions three times, including eleven picks his rookie season. Walls is unfortunately known for the game against the San Francisco 49ers for the 1981 NFC Championship game where he was covering Dwight Clark who made "The Catch." But thankfully he will be remembered as well for donating a kidney to teammate Ron Springs.




Number 28- Jay Novacek
This five time Pro Bowler was yet another security blanket in a great line of tight ends for the Cowboys. Novacek was great for Troy Aikman as Jason Witten is great for Tony Romo. Some people see him as the greatest tight end to play for the Cowboys but I see him as number two behind Witten.






Number 29- Charlie Waters
Waters was a three time Pro Bowler and teamed up with Cliff Harris in the '70s to form one of the greatest safety combinations in leagtue history. He is third all time in Cowboys history with 41 interceptions.







Number 30- Nate Newton
Newton made 6 Pro Bowls and is yet another great lineman in 'Boys history. A huge part of the three Super Bowls in the '90s, Nasty Nate has also been spotted on Michael Irvin's show "4th and Long" as the guy who brought the players who were going to get cut to Irvin and the coaches.

My View of the Dallas Cowboys Top 50 No. 31-35

Number 31- George Andrie
This five time Pro Bowler played eleven seasons for the Cowboys and was a great defensive end. A big part in the "Doomsday Defense" the 'Boys had in the '60s. He played along the line with Bob Lilly and Jethro Pugh, where Andrie led the Cowboys in sacks four straight years from 1964-67, including a league, third all time best 18 and a half in 1966.







Number 32- Danny White
Being the guy after Roger Staubach couldn't have been easy for White, who made the Pro Bowl in 1982, but he did a very nice job trying. The only real knock on White was the fact that he never got the Cowboys to the Super Bowl like Staubach did before him and Troy Aikman did after him. He was a solid starting quaterback and also was the team's starting punter for nine seasons. It has to be hard to be the guy between Staubach and Aikman but White did it nicely and held some 'Boys passing records until a guy by the name of Tony Romo came and shattered both a couple seasons ago. Even though he won't be remembered as the greatest Cowboys quaterback, he was arguably the Arena Football League's greatest coach.



Number 33- Erik Williams
Williams was a four time Pro Bowler and is another great offensive tackle in the Cowboys deep history. Williams was considered a mean lineman and his physical nature certainly did his menacing size great justice. One of the things Williams was known for was the epic battle he had during the 1992 season against maybe the GOAT of the defensive end position, Reggie White.






Number 34- Calvin Hill
Grant Hill's father, Calvin, was the first great running back for the Cowboys in a great line of 'Boys runners. Hill was a three time Pro Bowler with Dallas and was the first Cowboys to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season in 1972. Hill is now a consultant for the franchise and has been for more than a decade.







Number 35- Herschel Walker
Walker made two Pro Bowls in his limited time with the Cowboys. He was a great talent and ended up leading to a trade for players and draft picks when Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson took over the Dallas Cowboys. Some of those draft picks are high up on this Top 50 list and include Emmitt Smith and Darren Woodson just to name a couple. Walker was a great Cowboy and trading him lead to the birth of the '90s dynasty that included three Super Bowl titles. Walker came back to Dallas for two seasons after the Super Bowls but was mainly used as a kick returner.

My View of the Dallas Cowboys Top 50 No. 36-40

Number 40- La'Roi Glover
Glover only played for the Cowboys for 4 seasons but made the Pro Bowl in all of them, including six straight. A great free agent pick up in 2002, had a great first game with the Cowboys with six tackles, a sack and a half, and an interception; even though the Cowboys would lose that game to the expansion Texans. Glover was unfortunately let go after the 2005 season when Bill Parcels decided to switch to a 3-4 defense and wanted a large nose tackle instead.






Number 39- Jethro Pugh
Bob Lilly's defensive tackle side kick, Pugh never made the Pro Bowl. He was dominant for the twelve years that he started for the Cowboys, but had to play along side and in the shadow of the greatest defensive tackle in Cowboys history. He lead the Cowboys in sacks for five straight seasons from 1968- 1972, the only player to do that in Dallas history. He has 95 and a half sacks over his career, which puts him fifth all time in the NFL.






Number 38- Billy Joe DuPree
DuPree was a durable three time Pro Bowler who never missed a game in his eleven year career. DuPree was to Roger Staubach what Jason Witten is to Tony Romo. The tight end is tenth in receiving yards in 'Boys history and sixth in touchdowns. He is probably the third best tight end in Cowboys history.






Number 37- Daryl "Moose" Johnston
Without a doubt the greatest fullback to ever have a star on his helmet. Moose spent almost all of his career blocking for Emmitt Smith was the first true fullback to become a Pro Bowler in 1993. One of the most reconizable Cowboys to play in Dallas and is without a doubt one of the greatest fan favorites to play.







Number 36- Tony Hill
The three time Pro Bowler ranks second in Cowboys history in receiving yards and third in touchdowns. Hill played opposite Drew Pearson and became the first Cowboys duo to post a thousand yards each in the same season. Another great wide receiver in a long line in Cowboys history.

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.

My View of the Dallas Cowboys Top 50 No. 46-50

Number 50- Mark Stepnoski

The five time Pro Bowler and a member of the 1990s All Decade Team, Stepnoski is probably the greatest center to wear a Cowboys jersey and was taken in the same draft as Troy Aikman. He was a big part of the Cowboys success in the early '90s and helped block for Emmitt Smith. Even though he left for free agency after the 1994 season, he came back from 1999 until 2001. A solid pick for the last of the Top 50.








Number 49- Tony Romo
Romo is the current starting quaterback. If he leads this team to the Super Bowl before his career is up, he will easily move up on this list. Already has made 2 Pro Bowls and still has many good years left in him. A stud of a celebrity quaterback that has been linked to the likes of Carrie Underwood and Jessica Simpson. A true underdog story after going from an Undrafted Free Agent in 2003 to the starting quaterback of the Dallas Cowboys. He owns Cowboy record of single season passing yards(4,211 in 2207), completions (335 in 2007), and touchdowns (36 in 2007).


Number 48- Bill Bates
The ultimate scrapper on special teams, Bates made up for lack of size and speed with his heart. A Pro Bowler as a special teams specialist in 1984, he was not the typical super talent. Most recently Bates has been seen as the defensive backs coach on Michael Irvin's reality show "4th and Long." He only started three seasons of his forteen with the Cowboys but won over the hearts of all Cowboys fans in his long career.






Number 47- Walt Garrison
Another fan favorite because of his tough style, Garrison made the 1972 Pro Bowl. The Cowboy's 6th leading rusher also was professional cowboy in the rodeo and was a six time world champion.










Number 46- Terrell Owens
Owens was selected to one Pro Bowl in his short stint in Dallas and holds the single season touch down receptions with 15 in 2007. Outside of his off the field distractions, Owens has to be one considered one of the greatest talents to wear the star one his helmet. He had 1,000 yard seasons in all three of his seasons with the Cowboys and is 8th in Cowboys history in receiving yards with 3,576 and is 7th in the 'Boys history with 28 touch down catches.