Tank Johnson

Recently the Cowboys signed one Terry "Tank" Johnson to play nose tackle. This was quite a controversial move because Tank was suspended for a history of issues including gun charges and an alleged DWI. Tank was a free agent because the Bears cut him after he messed up his last chance with them.

Why did the Cowboys do it? In part because they lost Jason Ferrason their starting nose tackle in the first game of the season for the season. Not that Jason's backup Jay Ratliff is doing a bad job. I like Ratliff quite a bit. He's quick and can generate a good inside pass rush. I think of Ratliff as more than his previous role of nickel pass rusher. But Ratliff is small by NFL nose tackle standards.

But I don't think that's the main reason. I think Jerry Jones wanted to pass up on a bargain. Tank is a good player and he was dirt cheap (basically free). The cowboys cut Nate Jones to make room on their roster for Tank. They signed Tank for $800K but he only gets a prorated amount for this year due to the suspension, so he will end up with ~$300K this year. They resigned Nate for about $300K less than he was making before. Ouch, talk about pay cuts... But he did clear wavers so the rest of the NFL passed on paying him what he was making before. So the net is that they got Tank for free this year. This is one of those look how smart I am moves by Jerry.

My opinion. Give the guy a shot. If he messes up once, cut him. It's not like he has a big signing bonus or guaranteed money so no financial risk. And once we get Ferguson back we might not need him out on the field. By all player accounts Tank is personable and not a locker room issue. Let's give Tank a shot. Tank, don't let us down!!!

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