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CHRIS MCFARLAND, TULSA, OK: Knowing now that we took Felix Jones with the pick the Browns gave us. Do you think Brady Quinn and Felix Jones will be compared throughout their careers like Greg Ellis and Randy Moss have been for years to come?

Nick: I don't think it's the same thing at all. Ellis and Moss were in the same draft. The Cowboys wanted Moss, but chose not to take him. Not until you sent that email have I even thought about Felix Jones getting compared to Brady Quinn. The Cowboys never wanted Quinn. You can't make that comparison. That's almost like comparing Joey Galloway to Koren Robinson and Shaun Alexander, the two players Seattle took with the first-round picks the Cowboys sent in 2000.

Rob: Before writing about that connection the other day, I had to double-check the draft order and make sure Mike Jenkins wasn't taken with this year's extra first-round pick. No, I don't think it's the same type of comparison, mostly because the Cowboys already had a franchise quarterback (Tony Romo). By passing on Moss they lost out on a future No. 1 receiver and replacement for Michael Irvin, though Ellis has been a rock-solid defensive end/linebacker for more than a decade now.

Mickey: No, not really. Because the Cowboys believed in Tony Romo at the time they made that decision. Brady would not have done the Cowboys any good this year since Romo has blossomed into a franchise quarterback. And my guess is, Felix Jones will help the Cowboys far more over the next two season than Quinn figures to help the Browns.

STEVE HOWEY, CANTON, MI: Could there be any chance of using a two tight end set? Martellus Bennett was our 2nd round pick as oppose to a much needed WR. Can we use him as one? With our O-line as good as they are with Romo staying protected, opposing defenses might not be able to cover two tight ends that can run a route. Your thoughts?

Nick: Think that is one of the plans. You will see Bennett and Witten together, especially around the goal line. Bennett can be a mismatch for a linebacker, so look for that set throughout the game. There will be times when the Cowboys need three fast receivers, and Stanback should be used then.

Rob: I think you just answered your own question, Steve. Bennett was drafted to do what they evidently didn't see enough from Anthony Fasano - complement Witten in two-tight end sets. You might see that look more often with Sam Hurd and Miles Austin injured, whether it's Bennett or Tony Curtis in there.

Mickey: If the Cowboys use a lot of two-tight sets, they sure won't have Jason Witten in blocking so Martellus Bennett can go out for passes. It will be the other way around. But they will create some mismatches that way on Sunday, using two tights and no fullback, so the Browns can't load up in double coverage on Terrell Owens. That would take another guy out of run support, which is a real threat with two tights in the game or take a guy away from doubling Witten.

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