Tackling the Important Issues

With all of the tumultuous activity in our world these days, I've decided to skip the cute anecdotes about my family, step outside of my role at work and contribute some thoughts about the truly important issues of our day.

The War - You cannot win the war without winning the battles for field position. With Mat McBriar out and a sketchy offensive plan that will include an old man or an injured man at Quarterback and no Felix Jones, new punter Sam Paulescu needs to step up and take dead aim at the coffin corners.

The Economy - The situation being what it is, we cannot afford to pay Tony Romo a guaranteed $30 million and have him sitting on the bench. He must play, even when hurt. We have a new stadium to open next season that is costing in excess of $1 billion to build. Grandpa Johnson ain't puttin' butts in those seats. That leads us to...

Health Care - If the offensive line doesn't get its act together, Romo is destined for an early retirement. With Pac-Man in alcohol rehab somewhere perhaps never to return, and Terence Newman and Roy Williams attempting to come back from injuries, the defensive backfield is T-H-I-N. That relates to...

Education - Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick are about to get one as the two rookies will start this week. Has Jerry Jones learned anything while dealing with the Pac-Man situation? What I've learned is something about...

Leadership - This is Jerry's team top to bottom. Wade Phillips seems like a very nice man, but he's a powder puff of a leader and Jones likes it that way. It's all good when they're winning Super Bowls, but Tony Romo was 16 years old the last time the Cowboys won a playoff game. Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware were 14. At least there is one potential bright spot...

Immigration - Wide Receiver Roy Williams is coming home to Texas. Let's hope he can do his home state proud.

May God bless you and may God bless America's team.