Jerry Jones: Fantasy GM

A couple of weeks ago, the Dolphins released former All Pro LB and tackling machine, Zach Thomas. It seemed like a sensible move for the 1-15 Fish who aren't going to be good next year and Thomas struggled with injuries most of the year. He's probably first in a line of veteran cuts by the struggling franchise. When I saw that Thomas had been released, I knew that the Cowboys would be first in line for him. Sure enough, they had him in and Jerry wouldn't let him leave without a contract, which he signed on Sunday.
I'm not necessarily opposed to this signing, though I do have a few questions. First of all, do we really need more linebackers? On the inside, we have Bradie James (4th round, just signed a big contract), Akin Ayodele (big free agent contract), Kevin Burnett (2nd round contract), and Bobby Carpenter (1st round draft pick). Not that they are the end all be all at linebacker, especially the very disappointing Carpenter and I think this spells the end of Ayodele's time with the Boys. But still, with the tightness with the cap, did we really need to spend $3 million on a linebacker? They desperately need a cornerback and, though the decided to franchise Ken Hamlin and are trying to sign him long term, I'm not sold on his work.
But look back over the free agent signings of the Jerry Jones and I think you'll see a pattern, even going all the way back to after Jimmy Johnson left. If the Cowboys have a need, then Jerry Jones tries to meet it through signing a name who is coming off injuries or problems and then watching them just suck. Let's see if you remember these gaggle of spares: Quinton Coryatt, Herschel Walker, Rocket Ismail, Alonzo Spellmen, Bryant Westbrook, Ryan Leaf, Eddie George, Anthony Miller, Randall Cunningham, Chad Hutchinson, and Drew Henson.
Jerry runs his team too often like a fantasy team, gathering as many names as he can, hoping to "catch lighting in a bottle." Unfortunately, that lighting usually ends up fizzling in the bottle.
Thomas missed 11 games last year, struggling with a concussion and subsequent migraine headaches. He's 34 years old and on the last legs of his career. He is really a starting linebacker for a Super Bowl team which is what this team is presumed to be?
Jerry runs his team too often like a fantasy team, gathering as many names as he can, hoping to "catch lighting in a bottle." Unfortunately, that lighting usually ends up fizzling in the bottle. Maybe Valley Ranch should put up a little Statue of Liberty with a sign that says "Give me your over-rated, your injury prone, your 'past his prime' looking for one more payday."