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The Dallas Cowboys locked up quarterback Tony Romo with a six-year, $108 million contract extension on Friday, reducing Romo's salary-cap number in the process and giving the team flexibility to address other areas of need. Will it be money well spent? Cast your votes below.
Smart move?

Jerry Jones and Jason Garrett weren't deterred by Tony Romo's 1-3 record in the playoffs or his 2012 career-low 90.5 rating.
Bang for the buck?

Romo hasn't seen the playoffs since 2009, but he did throw for 4,903 yards last season, and in 2011 he posted a career-high 102.5 rating.
Let's go shopping

The Cowboys parted ways with defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and are looking to upgrade several on-field positions as well.
Dez Bryant has never lacked for confidence, but it's something more than confidence to set 2,000 receiving yards as your goal for a single season. We're not saying it can't be done, it's just that no one has, like, done it. Bryant thinks he'll be the first. Do you agree?
- aaron2178: "You all forget...Romo is still throwing to him."
- Three Infamous2Pat: "He answered a question with some confidence and set his goals high. What did you want him to say? I hope I can get 1,000?"
- SteveB717: "Dez finally grasped the NFL game the last 8 games last year and then Dez became Tony Romo's new favorite target. Remember Tony and T.O. Hookup? I think him and Dez will be far better."
- jjcuevas9956: "Dez Bryant can go straight up BEAST MODE like no other WR in the nfl right now except for Calvin."
- thebcsbasher: "Dez Bryant won't even get close. Tony Romo has more yards a game throwing to defenders than his receivers."
- Dallas Five Philly Zero: "dez was the best wr in the nfl the 2nd half of last season........and he did it with a broken finger."
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On Thursday, ESPN's "First Take" debated which NFL team is the most hated. This comes on the heels of Terrell Suggs' comments that ''the other 31 teams [in the NFL] hate the Patriots," a charge that Suggs, as a member of one of the Patriots' biggest rivals, is well-qualified to judge. Skip Bayless and Jemele Hill make a distinction between hate and resentment -- they think teams resent the Patriots because of their success, but don't hate them. Bayless thinks the most-hated team is really the Dallas Cowboys, because they're still called ''America's Team," despite not winning much as of late. What's your take?

Every so often, a Super Bowl matches or exceeds the hype, giving football fans something to remember with an improbable upset, a superlative performance or a closely matched battle that remains in doubt until the final whistle. Which of these memorable Super Bowls is your favorite? Cast your ballot by clicking on the images below.

Best Super Bowls

Jets 16, Colts 7
First win for AFL in Super Bowl III validates Joe Namath's "guarantee."

Steelers 16,
Vikings 6
Dominant Steelers defensive performance In Super Bowl IX allows Vikings just 119 yards.

Steelers 21,
Cowboys 17
Lynn Swann's catch highlights Super Bowl X, a matchup of the best teams of the '70s.

Steelers 35,
Cowboys 31
Terry Bradshaw throws four TDs as Steelers hold off Cowboys comeback in Super Bowl XIII rematch of '70s dynasties.

Giants 39, Broncos 20
Phil Simms completes a record 22 of 25 passes In Super Bowl XXI as Giants pull away from Broncos in second half.

Redskins 42,
Broncos 10
Redskins' Doug Williams throws 4 TDs in 35-point second quarter, wins Super Bowl XXII MVP.

49ers 26, Bengals 21
Joe Montana leads 92-yard scoring drive late as 49ers edge Bengals in Super Bowl XVI.

Giants 20, Bills 19
Giants hold Bills' explosive offense at bay, win Super Bowl XXV as Buffalo's game-winning FG attempt sails wide right.

Broncos 31,
Packers 24
John Elway outduels Brett Favre in Super Bowl XXXII as Broncos claim first SB win in five tries.

Rams 23, Titans 16
Kurt Warner, Rams take early lead, withstand Titans comeback that ends 1 yard short on final play in Super Bowl XXXIV.

Patriots 20, Rams 17
Underdog Patriots slow Rams' "Greatest Show On Turf," win Super Bowl XXXVI on last-second FG.

Patriots 32,
Panthers 29
Panthers roar back to tie Super Bowl XXXVIII in fourth quarter, but Patriots win on late FG.

Giants 17, Patriots 14
Underdog Giants drive late for winning TD, spoiling Patriots' quest for undefeated season in Super Bowl XLII.

Steelers 27,
Cardinals 23
Santonio Holmes' TD catch caps see-saw fourth quarter as Steelers outlast Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII.
The Ryan brothers both had disappointing seasons, but only one of them lost his job. Rex is still the coach of the Jets, but Rob was fired as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator. Dallas had an awful lot of problems this season (despite nearly making the playoffs), but was Ryan one of them?
- redwiznatcapfan: "Jerry Jones need to fire himself."
- Cam Newtons Suggestion Box: "The Cowboys have three major problems: Jerry Jones, Jason Garrett, and Tony Romo. This solved zip."
- Rickys2015USF: "Our defense was so hurt this year, hard to judge his defense. Garrett should be gone though."
- The Player Formerly Known As Mousecop: "Please go to the Jets. Watching him and Rex body-slam each other on the sideline when things go wrong will be awesome."
- RockDSN: "If Rob Ryan, would have spent more time with the offense, teaching them how to tackle after Romo passes the ball, then maybe he would still be the defensive coordinator."
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Will Rob follow his brother?

Rob Ryan's name comes up in talks about future head coaching openings, but he may be better suited as a coordinator.
On Tuesday, ESPN's "First Take" debated Jason Garrett saying he won't give up his offensive coordinator duties by hiring Norv Turner. Turner's record as a head coach is mixed, but as a coordinator his reputation is intact. Skip Bayless thinks Turner and Garrett would have difficulty coexisting, but he could help turn around Tony Romo's career like he helped turn around Troy Aikman's back in the day. Stephen A. Smith thinks that the question is moot -- Garrett's refusal warrants his firing. What's your take?
It's widely expected that Sunday's lopsided loss to the Giants was Andy Reid's last game as coach of the Eagles. Reid is the biggest name among coaches expected to be fired, but he's not alone. How many of his coaching colleagues will be asked to clean out their offices on what's come to be known as Black Monday?
• More: Coaches on the hot seat
A new start?

Reid was mostly successful in 14 seasons coaching the Eagles. Will he find another job quickly?
Ryan's Hope

Rex Ryan is said to have a good chance of remaining the Jets' coach. But many of the team's fans want him out. Will he survive Black Monday?
Plenty of experience

Norv Turner has coached three NFL teams. Will he be asked to lead a fourth?
One more try?

The Panthers are 12-20 in Ron Rivera's two seasons at the helm. Will Rivera get a third season to prove himself in Carolina?
On Friday, ESPN's "First Take" debated what Jerry Jones should do with the Cowboys if they lose against the Redskins on Sunday. The winner of the Cowboys-Redskins game will win the NFC East, and the Cowboys need to win in order to make the playoffs. Eric Mangini thinks the Cowboys should mostly stand pat, as he likes the organization as is, while Lomas Brown and Christian Fauria think there may be room for some minor changes. Chris Mannix feels the team needs to consider potentially replacing Jason Garrett.
While the Giants have a 14.4 percent chance of making the playoffs, according to ESPN.com's playoff predictor
, the critics will tell you the Giants don't deserve to make the playoffs after posting a first-half record of 6-2 and then going 2-5 down the stretch. Giants fans, however, will kindly remind you of the 2007 season, when the team went through stretches of 0-2, 6-0 and 4-4 in the regular season on the way to a Super Bowl victory. So maybe it doesn't matter how you get there, as long as you get there. The Giants will be thinking about that on Sunday as they try to take care of business against the Eagles at 1 p.m. ET and then turn their attention to the scoreboard, since New York needs assistance from the Lions, Packers and Redskins.
The hardest part?

The Giants have no one to blame but themselves for needing help in the final week, especially after being outscored 67-14 in the last two weeks.
Giants at Eagles?

The Giants are seven-point favorites, but they lost to the Eagles 19-17 in Week 4. The Eagles also will have Michael Vick at QB.
Cowboys at Redskins?

The Redskins are three-point favorites and have won six straight games; they defeated the Cowboys 38-31 on Thanksgiving.
Packers at Vikings?

The Packers are three-point favorites; they defeated the Vikings 23-14 in Week 13. Adrian Peterson will play with a strained abdominal muscle.
Bears at Lions?

The Bears are three-point favorites; they defeated the Lions 13-7 in Week 7. The Lions have lost seven in a row and were outscored 69-28 in their last two.
The Redskins' close win Monday night over the Giants made the NFC East race a lot more interesting. Robert Griffin III's heroics (along with a little bit of luck -- he's pretty darn good, but when one of your teammates turns your fumble into a touchdown, you can't exactly attribute that to proper preparation) brought the Redskins to 6-6, with the Giants just barely ahead at 7-5. That's not even taking into account the Cowboys, who are suddenly competitive at 6-6 after defeating a disorganized Eagles squad.
Playoff-bound?

The Redskins have looked only barely competent at times this season, but they're in position to challenge for a playoff spot.
NFC East shake-up?

Don't look now, but even the supposedly hapless Cowboys could end up on top in the NFC East.
Griffin or Luck?

Andrew Luck led his team to a dramatic victory over the Lions this past weekend, but has his season been better than Griffin's in Washington?

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#BOSHBLOCK FOR THE WIN
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Tony Parker says NOT SO FAST MY FRIEND (except however you say that in French)
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Things going in the Heat Hall of Fame after tonight: Mike Miller's shoe, LeBron's headband, Chris Bosh's fossilized body...
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NO HEADBAND LEBRON HAS NO MERCY FOR YOU!!!
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LeBron without a headband exposing the dreaded...RECEDING HAIRLINE (duh duh duhhhhhh)
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"That was totally a pass you guys!" -Mario Chalmers
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The Nation has spoken, and it's not even close...74 percent of you say Tim Duncan gets his fifth ring tonight, #SpursClinch!
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RT @ESPN_Numbers: Tim Duncan has 25 Pts and 8 Reb at the half for the 1st time in a DECADE.
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Tim Duncan has three words for you: http://t.co/KCPVCIEYd5
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When Chris Bosh said "Danny Green won't be open tonight" before the game, he meant "because I am going to leave Duncan wide open instead."
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See if Kawhi can sign this for you after the game, Mike Miller: http://t.co/LYvSTTQ4AY
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Kawhi Leonard reminding Mike Miller that he should have been retired for at least two years now
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Will Danny Green be ON FIRE again tonight? http://t.co/rocGogIK2h
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Charissa needed a cool guest. She got one. #Magic https://t.co/6OH82hcEOA
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Reason to believe in @KingJames: His avg PPG in elimination games is 31.5...Highest in NBA History. Let me repeat that. Highest in history.
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Looks like @lolojones will need some help paying the rent while bobsled training - https://t.co/64A3zHvPtS
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Meet @KingJames flopping coach - http://t.co/5AbSLGgCrs
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Only @kobebryant gets an epic statue in China. Mamba status. http://t.co/wIELFT2b3S
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Why did I just wake up and feel like I'm playing in the game tonight. I have a weird anxiety/ nervousness. And now I slap myself.
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