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Sherrington: Why it may be time to move on from the idea of Dallas Cowboys bringing back Laurent Robinson


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Week 4 vs. Lions: In a game that featured Jason Witten, Miles Austin, and a man nicknamed Megatron, nobody came away with more receiving yards than Laurent Robinson. His 44-yard grab early in the second quarter was just a sign of things to come, as Robinson racked up 116 yards, setting a new single game career-high and giving him his first 100-yard game since 2007. But Robinson's coming out party was overshadowed by Tony Romo's follies, as the Cowboys quarterback was picked off three times and the Cowboys blew a 24-point lead in the second half.


Why not bring in a playmaker like Kerry Rhodes and bring back Laurent Robinson?? Plug two holes for a year

Kevin Sherrington: No opinion on Rhodes, but Robinson had, I believe, two or three or four concussions last year. That is a major, major red flag. I would say his career is in jeopardy. Time to move on with a younger option.


If Jason Garrett doesn't pan out this year do you see Jon Gruden being the next coach I the Cowboys? If not then who?

Kevin Sherrington: I think the Cowboys will make the playoffs, which will save Garrett's job. If the team goes 8-8 or less, I think he'll probably get fired. Here's my question for all those who think Gruden would be the next coach: Why would he come to the Cowboys? He's young, he's got a good track record, he could keep doing TV if he wants and he's probably got his pick of any opening that comes along. This isn't like Bill Parcells coming to the Cowboys. He didn't have so many choices at his age. Gruden does. If I had to bet on another head coach, it'd probably be someone with a high profile, though. Jerry knows that fans are frustrated. He can't trot out Tony Sparano or Mike Zimmer as his head coach. That's not going to sell after another disappointing season.


With Dwayne Harris on the outside, do you see an entire year in the slot will benefit Miles Austin?

Kevin Sherrington: In some ways, Austin is more effective as a slot receiver. He's very good after the catch. He's also very powerful. Both of those things are very good. But he hasn't been very durable, and you'd have to question his tenacity and competitiveness at times. You want a slot receiver who's a fighter, a guy who runs great routes, makes tough catches and is ready for the next one. I don't know if Austin is that type of player, down after down.



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