Leave it to Jerry Jones to make the headlines again. When the Washington Redskins signed Antwaan Randle-El, the commentaries out of Washington were saturated with optimism that the Redskins were on their way to the Super Bowl.

But never underestimate one Mr. Jones. Just two days later, the Cowboys owner got the big catch of the off-season by signing wide receiver Terrell Owens. Love him, or hate him, he will make the 'Boys a better team.

Then yesterday, Jones made the surprising move of releasing future Hall-of-Famer Larry Allen. Allen, the last of champion Cowboys of the '90s, had clearly lost a step in the last couple of years and while he was still better than 80% of the offensive linemen in the league, his enormous salary hindered the team's financial future.

While it is to be seen whether Allen's huge shoes can be filled, Dallas had just signed Jason Fabini to shore up the true weakness of the offensive line - tackle.

And then, just when you thought Jones had made his statement, he went out and did something the team hadn't done in many years. Instead of bringing in a bunch of rookie kickers, Jerry went out and bought himself one of the best - Mike Vanderjagt.

Peyton Manning's opinion aside, Vanderjagt has the best field goal accuracy in NFL history. After suffering through Jose Cortez, Billy Cundiff and Shaun Suisham last year, Jones proved that he intends to win. Now.

It really is an odd occurrence for Dallas. In my memory, I can only remember them signing a veteran kicker twice before. In 1978, they signed Raphael Septien and in 1993, they traded for Eddie Murray (both of whom were future All-Pro's).

So, once again, Jones gets his guy and once again, the Cowboys show the Redskins - and the rest of the league - who's the boss.