tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43666884007245831022024-03-12T16:59:46.308-07:00Dallas Cowboys FootballHow 'bout them Cowboys!Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-61916900047850276162012-06-15T19:16:00.002-07:002012-06-15T19:16:21.272-07:00Jerry Jones calls Felix Jones "integral part" of offenseCowboys owner Jerry Jones refers to (backup) running back Felix Jones as an integral part of the Cowboys' offensive "firepower."<br />
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"<a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/josh_ellis.cfm?plckController=Blog&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&userid=8ad9a5ae-68fd-47d1-a7d7-e4c8fcb84090&plckPostId=Blog%3a8ad9a5ae-68fd-47d1-a7d7-e4c8fcb84090Post%3ab1144f23-490a-4ef1-94ba-8e5985a719da&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest" target="_blank">I think he's an integral part of our firepower</a>," Jerry Jones said, according to Josh Ellis of DallasCowboys.com. "And
he will always give defenses something that they've got to be ready
for, and he adds a dimension to what we can do in the entire offensive
scheme, whether it be the passing game or the (running game). He is a
savvy and good blocker, but he gives a lot of options when he's in
there.<br /><br />"I even like the idea of both of them (Jones and Murray)
being in there . . . You put both of them in there, that gives us some
options."<br />
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While Murray is clearly the team's featured back, as Ellis notes, Jones has the potential to deliver big plays for the Cowboys' offense as a receiver out of the backfield and as a change-of-pace back.<br />
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Jones' worst season, on a per-carry basis, was 2010 when he was the featured back and averaged a career-low 4.3 yards per carry.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-2361489416254255992012-02-04T12:16:00.000-08:002012-02-04T12:19:52.406-08:00Dre Kirkpatrick falls to the Cowboys ... in our 2012 NFL mock draftWith the Cowboys having the 14th pick in the draft, I've mocked a full first round (<a href="http://thenfldiehards.blogspot.com">and set up a new blog for all NFL posts</a>).<br /><br />The full first round is at the new blog, but here's how I had the top 14 picks up to the Cowboys selection:<br /><br />1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford<br />2. Washington Redskins (trade via St. Louis): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor<br />3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC<br />4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama<br />5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU<br />6. St. Louis Rams (trade via Washington): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State<br />7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina<br />8. Carolina Panthers: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU<br />9. Miami Dolphins: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa<br />10. Buffalo Bills: Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama<br />11. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford<br />12. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Perry, DE, USC<br />13. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State<br />14. Dallas Cowboys: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama<br /><br /><a href="http://thenfldiehards.blogspot.com/2012/02/2012-nfl-mock-draft-luck-rg3-go-1-2.html">See the rest ...</a>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-49629085350591995952012-01-15T06:40:00.000-08:002012-01-15T06:50:32.157-08:00With the 14th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft ...The 2012 NFL Draft is more than three months away.<br /><br />Here are what some mock drafts are projecting for the Cowboys, who have the 14th overall pick this year (including their commentary):<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-RobRang">Rob Rang, CBS Sports</a> - Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska:</span> "The Cowboys' defense made gains under Rob Ryan, but inconsistencies in the secondary led to plenty of breakdowns. Sources tell me the Cowboys were very intrigued last year with Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara. Perhaps they'll pull the trigger on a Husker cornerback this time around with the short but physical Dennard, who many scouts are giving a higher grade to this season than they did his former teammate at this same time last year."<br /><br /><a href="http://walterfootball.com/draft2012.php"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WalterFootball.com</span></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">- David DeCastro, G, Stanford:</span> "The Cowboys have major issues on the interior of their offensive line. Left guard Derrick Dockery is a free agent after missing most of 2011 with a knee injury. Center Phil Costa sucks. Right guard Montrae Holland, meanwhile, can't really be relied upon.<br /><br /> David DeCastro is one of the top interior linemen prospects to come along in years, and he's the highest-ranked prospect on the board. This is a perfect match."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Mock-Draft-Version-10.html">Wes Bunting, National Football Post</a> - David DeCastro, G, Stanford:</span> "The idea of drafting an athlete like DeCastro and potentially playing him next to 2011 first-round pick Tyron Smith at left tackle has to sound mighty intriguing."<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-mock-draft-robert-griffin-kendall-wright-cleveland-browns-baylor-bears-010211">Peter Schrager, Fox Sports</a> - Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama:</span> "After seeing opposing offenses torch the Cowboys defensive backfield all season, Dallas fans would be more than fine seeing the 'Boys front office brass take a cornerback in the first round. Jenkins was dismissed from the team by Will Muschamp at Florida a year ago, but had a dominant season for Terry Bowden down at North Alabama in 2011. He’s considered a bit of a gamble because of the off-the-field stuff, but a premier talent at the position. The Cowboys have never been scared of "character" guys and won't shy away from adding Jenkins to their depleted defensive backfield."<br /><br />Personally, I hope they get go cornerback in the first round. Especially with the Giants and Eagles having elite receivers, the secondary is in need of a serious upgrade.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-71934498819805226882010-03-29T13:39:00.000-07:002010-03-29T19:50:40.127-07:00Staubach to throw out first pitch on Rangers' Opening DayEven if Rangers second baseman <a href="http://www.eatdrinkandsleepbaseball.com/2010/03/ian-kinsler-could-miss-first-four-days.html">Ian Kinsler isn't there</a>, Cowboys Hall-of-Fame quarterback Roger Staubach will be in Arlington for Opening Day.<br /><br />When the Rangers face the Toronto Blue Jays on April 5th, <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/032910dnspostaubachrangers.4048238.html">Staubach will throw out the first pitch</a>, according to the <em>Dallas Morning News</em>.<br /><br />Considering Staubach was instrumental in bringing the Super Bowl to North Texas, Rangers president Nolan Ryan wanted to honor Staubach.<br /><br />Now all we need is for Tony Romo to throw the first pass in Super Bowl XLV.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-32345925333219602009-09-05T19:33:00.000-07:002009-09-05T19:50:00.854-07:00Saturday LinksThe Cowboys <a href="http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=8963F626-D89B-8D55-6136515C86DC58FD">are going to alternate the starter at the right cornerback position</a> in the regular season between Mike Jenkins, last year's second of two first-round picks.<br /><ul><li>Scandrick said: "They told us it was close and we've both played well. We both could've been the starter. It was the most logical thing." </li></ul><ul><li>Mike Jenkins said: "No matter where I'm at, the competition keeps going because there's always somebody behind us trying to take your position. </li></ul>Today was the deadline for NFL teams to get down to the 53-man roster limit. In doing so, the Cowboys <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/090609dnspocowbriefs.367b977.html">cut three drafted rookies</a> - <span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody">safety DeAngelo Smith (fifth round), cornerback Mike Mickens (seventh) and receiver Manuel Johnson (seventh). Here's a <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/090609dnspocowbriefs.367b977.html">link</a> to the Cowboys' roster after the cuts. And here's a <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/09/isaiah-stanback-three-09-draft-picks-amo.html">link</a> to the cuts.<br /><br />Here's a link to an <a href="http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2009/09/updated_94_consensus_top_150_fantasy_football_cheat_sheet.html">average fantasy football cheat sheet</a>. Cowboys' players (and their rankings) on the list are as follows: Marion Barber (18), Jason Witten (42), Tony Romo (47), Roy Williams (52), Felix Jones (74) and Patrick Crayton (116).<br /><br />As Matt Mosley of ESPN points out, the Cowboys will likely look to the <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/id/2817/cowboys-cutdown-analysis-2">waiver wire for help at cornerback</a>.<br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-47585967925680558562009-08-22T21:14:00.001-07:002009-08-23T05:22:23.952-07:00Sunday LinksCowboys receiver Roy Williams says of his relationship with QB Tony Romo: "He missed me a couple of times, <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/08/roy-williams-on-rapport-with-tony-romo-w.html">but I'm not going to complain about that</a>. We're still a work in progress. He's still getting to know me, and I'm still getting to know him."<br /><br />It seems to be <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/082309dnmetupdown.4245d9d.html">two thumbs up for the new stadium</a> from all surveyed.<br /><br />The Cowboys <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/08/rookie-olb-brandon-williams-tore-acl.html">have lost rookie OLB Brandon Williams for the season</a> with a torn ACL. The 'Boys have now lost two rookies for the season - Williams and OL Robert Brewster, their third-round pick.<br /><br />In a consensus fantasy cheat sheet, Cowboys RB <a href="http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2009/08/new_consensus_top_150_fantasy_football_cheat_sheet_updated_816.html">Marion Barber ranks 15th</a>. Other NFC East backs rank, as follows: Brian Westbrook 14th, Brandon Jacobs 17th and Clinton Portis 18th.<br /><br />Even though Titans rookie A.J. Trapasso bounced a ball off the Jerrytron on Friday, <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/08/jerry-jones-the-scoreboard-isnt-budging.html">Jones says it's staying put</a>.<br /><br />Patrick Crayton -- not Felix Jones -- will likely <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/08/forget-about-felix-jones-returning-punts.html">be the team's main punt returner</a> this season.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-77255320449746182122009-06-30T18:27:00.000-07:002009-06-30T18:42:01.779-07:00Tuesday LinksTomorrow morning, Cowboys QB Tony Romo will play golf with Tiger Woods at the Earl Woods Pro-Am. Tonight, <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/06/tony-romo-in-nyc-getting-ready-for-tiger.html">Romo is taking a 10-year-old with leukemia to Yankee Stadium</a>.<br /><br />Second-year cornerback Mike Jenkins says that <a href="http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2009/06/mike_jenkins_to_start_at_rcb.html">he has been named the starting right cornerback</a>.<br /><br />A shopkeeper in Fort Worth was arrested for <a href="http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/wfaa/stories/wfaa090630_wz_cowboysgear.2116ca65.html">selling counterfeit Cowboys gear</a> at the Ridgmar Mall.<br /><br />Should Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Charlie Waters <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-850-Dallas-Cowboys-Examiner%7Ey2009m6d30-Jerry-Jones-needs-to-give-space-for-Ed-Too-Tall-Jones-in-ring-of-honor">be in the Cowboys' Ring of Honor</a>? The <span style="font-style: italic;">Dallas Cowboys Examiner</span> thinks so. And so do I.<br /><br />Bradie James helps a fan, who was robbed of his Cowboys' collection, <a href="http://www.the33tv.com/news/kdaf-robbed-fan-story,0,1442875.story">start a new collection</a>.<br /><br />Donte Gamble is the latest participant <a href="http://sportsmediablog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/06/4th-and-long----voulez-vous-co.html">to be eliminated from 4th and Long</a>.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-22883129582176024512009-06-15T20:42:00.000-07:002009-06-15T20:52:27.753-07:00Roy Williams is "coachable"In case you were wondering, Cowboys receiver Roy Williams is "coachable."<br /><br />"<a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/06/coachable-wr-roy-williams-working-on-rel.html">I feel like I can do it all</a>," Williams said after this morning's practice. "If I'm coached to do it the right way, I can do it. Just tell me what to do and I can do it, coach. Because, once again, I am a coachable wide receiver who does what he's coached to do."<br /><br />In addition to being "coachable," Williams is trying to butter up QB Tony Romo including complementing Romo's girlfriend, according to Tim McMahon of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Dallas Morning News</span>.<br /><p>"Just catch the ball when he throws it to me, any way I can," Williams said. "And buddy him up -- bring him some food, let him borrow some money if he needs some, just be his best friend.</p> <p>"I've just got to continue to be his best friend. Put my arm around him and hug him, tell him that his girlfriend looks good, and we'll go from there."</p><p>Not sure Romo wants Williams to tell him his girlfriend looks good.</p><p>In addition, Williams says he's trying to keep communication open with Romo in the passing game.<br /></p><p>"I was frustrated and I let him know," Williams said. "But that's what we're supposed to do. This is our job. His job is to deliver the ball. My job is to catch it and get open. That's how you win, and that's all I want to do."<br /></p>Regardless of how ready Williams is (or isn't) to be the 'Boys No. 1 receiver, the key to the offense will be adopting a run-first offense with their three-headed rushing attack provided Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice can remain healthy. Now, that would be a "Romo-friendly" offense.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-11464686602506526112009-05-22T19:36:00.000-07:002009-05-22T19:52:26.840-07:00Friday Cowboys LinksThe Cowboys <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/05/jerry-jones-indicates-cowboys-have-no-in.html">are not interested in QB Mike Vick</a>, who just began the final two months of his sentence in home confinement.<br /><br />And ESPN's Chris Mortensen believes that is only because of the <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/05/an-interesting-take-on-cowboys-non-inter.html">Cowboys' new-found commitment to chemistry</a> and to protect Tony Romo.<br /><br />The Cowboys are <a href="http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2009/05/cowboys_considering_trading_or_cutting_ellis.html">considering cutting or trading Greg Ellis</a>.<br /><br />Receiver Isaiah Stanback <a href="http://www.star-telegram.com/332/story/1389578.html">underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee</a> Thursday for an injury he suffered in practice on Tuesday. There isn't a timetable for his return.<br /><br />Tony Romo on T.O.: <span class="storybody">"<a href="http://dal.scout.com/2/866819.html?refid=400">That's not up to any of us players to decide</a>," said Romo, who is distancing himself from Jones' decision to axe Owens. "That's why we're players. The organization and management decides those things. We're all at risk every offseason, depending upon everything. You always want to go out there and try to have all the guys you play with every year. That just doesn't happen. We have to go with the guys we have here now, go forward and keep improving."<br /><br />Michael Irvin's "4th and Long" was <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/05/michael-irvin-might-pick-the-80th-man-ev.html">#2 in its timeslot</a> among Men aged 18-34.<br /></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-31946154016245376352009-05-18T20:02:00.000-07:002009-05-18T20:09:51.471-07:00DeMarcus Ware did not tweet he's close to an extension<span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody">Reports surfaced yesterday that DeMarcus Ware tweeted that he and the Dallas Cowboys were close to a deal.<br /><br />Per Todd Archer of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Dallas Morning News</span>, however, Ware says that he doesn't have a Twitter account. Therefore, he didn't tweet it.<br /><br />"<a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/051909dnspocowware.3502df7.html">You don't want anyone on the Internet being an impostor of you</a>," Ware said. "You don't know where it can lead with all that false information."<br /><br />Ware, who led the NFL with 20 sacks last year, is in the final year of his contract. In his last 36 games, Ware has 39 1/2 sacks.<br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-38319990472939328842009-05-02T23:29:00.000-07:002009-05-15T03:00:03.462-07:00Joe DeCamillis has broken back after practice facility collapsesMother Nature has cut the Dallas Cowboys' three-day rookie mini-camp short this weekend. A thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/050209dnmetcowboyshp.1232041e.html">collapsed the Dallas Cowboys practice facility</a>.<br /><br /><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"> None of the injuries (to the 12 injured) appear to be life-threatening a</span></span>ccording to Dr. Paul Pepe, <span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody">chairman of the emergency department at Parkland Memorial Hospital.<br /><br />None of the Cowboys' players suffered any serious injuries, but special teams coach </span></span>Joe DeCamillis, who is the son-in-law of Dan Reeves, suffered a broken vertebrae. <blockquote>"<a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/05/joe-decamillas-suffers-broken-vertebrae.html" target="blank">It's just lucky and fortunate and a miracle really he's not paralyzed</a>," Reeves told Todd Archer of the <em>Dallas Morning News</em>.</blockquote>DeCamillis will likely need back surgery.<br /><br />Sunday's practice has been canceled.<br /><br /><a name="8435763936"></a>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-25766415664289139362009-04-26T18:15:00.000-07:002009-04-26T18:18:10.738-07:002009 NFL Draft ResultsHere are the complete Dallas Cowboys draft results:<br /><br />3rd-round - #5 (69): Jason Williams, OLB, Western Illinois<br />3rd-round - #11 (75): Robert Brewster, OT, Ball State<br /><br />4th-round - #1 (101): Stephen McGee, QB, Texas A&M<br />4th-round - #10 (110): Victor Butler, OLB, Oregon State<br />4th-round - #20 (120): Brandon Williams, DE, Texas Tech<br /><br />5th-round - #7 (143): DeAngelo Smith, CB, Cincinnati<br />5th-round - #30 (166): Michael Hamlin, S, Clemson<br />5th-round - #36 (172): David Buehler, K, USC<br /><br />6th-round - #24 (197): Stephen Hodge, OLB, TCU<br />6th-round - #35 (208): John Phillips, TE, Virginia<br /><br />7th-round - #18 (227): Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati<br />7th-round - #20 (229): Manuel Johnson, WR, OklahomaAdminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-59874486128060430742009-04-24T01:36:00.000-07:002009-04-24T01:50:09.549-07:00Does Jerry Jones need a "straightjacket"?For the first time, the NFL draft won't start at noon (ET) on Saturday. Instead, the first day of the draft, which includes the first and second round, will kick off at 4 p.m.<br /><br />And for the first time since 2004, the Cowboys don't have a pick in the first round of the draft. (See Cowboys full draft history <a href="http://www.eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/nfl/dal/drafthistory/">here</a>.)<br /><br />With the 51st overall pick being the Cowboys' first pick in 2009, will Jerry Jones be patient enough to wait until perhaps 10:30 PM (ET)?<br /><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody"><p></p><blockquote><p>"<a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/042409dnspocowlede.2c3cdcc.html">We're going to put him in a straitjacket</a>," executive vice president Stephen Jones joked. </p> <p> "You're right," [Jerry Jones] said. "Put me in a straitjacket."</p></blockquote><p></p><p>As the Dallas Morning News points out, the Cowboys, who made five draft-day trades last year, have made a total of 51 draft-day trades in the past 20 drafts.</p><p>In addition to their second-round pick, the Cowboys have 10 picks from the third round on.<br /></p><p> </p></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-32962983952824837572009-04-16T15:08:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:13:26.747-07:002009 Dallas Cowboys ScheduleEarlier this week, the NFL announced their 2009 schedule. Here is the Cowboys schedule, which features six prime-time games:<br /><br />9/13: Dallas at Tampa Bay<br />9/20: Giants at Dallas (SNF)<br />9/28: Carolina at Dallas (MNF)<br />10/4: Dallas at Denver<br />10/11: Dallas at Kansas City<br />10/25: Atlanta at Dallas<br />11/1: Seattle at Dallas<br />11/9: Dallas at Philadelphia (SNF)<br />11/15: Dallas at Green Bay<br />11/22: Washington at Dallas<br />11/26: Oakland at Dallas (T-Day)<br />12/6: Dallas at Giants<br />12/13: San Diego at Dallas<br />12/19: Dallas at New Orleans (Sat.)<br />12/27: Dallas at Washington (SNF)<br />1/3: Philadelphia at Dallas<br /><br />The Cowboys bye week is week 6.<br /><br />The most challenging part of the schedule will be the final five games in December and January. Of course, that's been the most challenging part of the Cowboys schedule yearly regardless of who they play.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-40614459414589653702009-04-12T04:39:00.000-07:002009-04-12T04:47:24.356-07:00MBIII and Felix healthy againAll reports out Valley Ranch are that running backs <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/04/the-tailbacks-toes-are-doing-just-fine.html">Marion Barber and Felix Jones are healthy</a> again.<br /><br />Both suffered toe injuries that affected the end of their seasons.<br /><br />Jones is "running and cutting normally." Barber is back to his challenging workouts that have induced vomiting for Vikings WR Sidney Rice, who is working out with Barber.<br /><br />Coach Wade Phillips plans on using a three-headed running attack in 2009 with Barber, Jones and Tashard Choice, who played well while Barber was limited and Jones was on IR.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-65928355371093033152009-03-23T19:56:00.000-07:002009-03-23T20:01:06.064-07:00Cowboys to host Raiders on ThanksgivingThe NFL has announced the prime-time schedule for week 1 as well as the slate of games that will take place on Thanksgiving.<br /><br />The season kicks off with the Steelers hosting the Titans on Thursday, September 10th.<br /><br />On Thanksgiving, <a href="http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1274440.html">the Cowboys will host the Oakland Raiders</a>.<br /><br />The Cowboys have hosted an NFL game on Thanksgiving every year since 1966 with the exception of 1975 and 1977. Their record is 26-14-1 on Thanksgiving.<br /><br />The last time the Raiders played on Thanksgiving was in 1970.<br /><br />The other two Turkey day games are the Lions vs Packers and the Broncos vs Giants.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-48099136655244840202009-03-05T16:39:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:41:54.668-08:00Cowboys release T.O.The Dallas Cowboys <a href="http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/05/reports-cowboys-release-to/" target="blank">have released Terrell Owens</a>. By releasing T.O., he will be more expensive ($9.675 million) than if he played in Big D ($8.995 million) in 2009 against the cap.<br /><br />T.O. had 3 1,000-yard seasons and scored 38 receiving TDs in his 3 seasons with the Cowboys. Although he certainly dropped his share of balls, no NFL WR caught as many TD passes during T.O.'s tenure in Dallas.<br /><br />Despite his on-field productivity, he was a disruptive and dividing force in the locker room.<br /><br />To see a full list of places that have officially rejected of the notion of T.O. playing in their city, check out PFT's <a href="http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/03/05/the-anti-to-list/" target="blank">The Anti-T.O. List</a>.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-9250477781273902352009-02-21T05:41:00.000-08:002009-02-21T05:46:33.781-08:00Jerry tells Cowboys' coaches not to talkAccording to the Star-Telegram, Dallas Cowboys owner <a href="http://www.star-telegram.com/329/story/1214904.html" target="blank">Jerry Jones has issued a gag order for all Dallas Cowboys coaches</a>.<br /><br />It's common for a head coach to be the voice of the team, such as Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick, and not allow their assistants to talk to the media. But it's uncommon for the head coach of a team to not be allowed to talk to the media.<br /><br />Arriving at his hotel in Indy Thursday for this weekend's NFL Scouting Combine, Phillips wouldn't talk to the media. <blockquote>“Can’t,” he said. “Against the rules.”</blockquote>Everything that Jones does undermines Phillips' authority and his ability to keep the team under control. It looks like the only thing that will be different for the 2009 Cowboys is that they will play in a different stadium.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-31130670703946112882009-02-17T20:06:00.000-08:002009-02-17T20:13:18.548-08:00Jerry vague about T.O.'s futureToday Jerry Jones was vague when talking about Terrell Owens' status for the 2009 season.<br /><blockquote>"You and I both know that the one [player] you're asking about all the time, if I gave you the answer that you want to hear, then you would have already had it," Jones said. "So the fact you don't have it <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/021809dnspocowside.26481160.html" target="blank">ought to tell you something</a>."</blockquote>As Tim Colishaw of the Dallas Morning News points out, should you expect Jones and the Cowboys to take a $9.6 million salary-cap hit to part ways with his best WR?<br /><br />No.<br /><br />While hindsight is 20-20 (and I didn't think it was a good idea at the time), Jones shouldn't have given T.O. a <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/cowboys/2008-06-02-owens-extension_N.htm" target="blank">3-year contract extension last off-season</a>. If he hadn't, T.O.'s contract would have been up. At least, the franchise would be making their decision solely based on whether or not T.O. is a good fit.<br /><br />But let's face it - T.O.'s going to be back in '09.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-45313287490034327772009-02-08T17:16:00.000-08:002009-02-08T17:27:48.702-08:00Ray Lewis says Cowboys need "one general"Unless the Baltimore Ravens assign the franchise tag to LB Ray Lewis (or sign him before February 27th), Lewis will become an unrestricted free agent.<br /><br />Teammate Terrell Suggs suggested that he, Lewis and Bart Scott (who are all scheduled to become free agents) give Baltimore a "hometown discount." And Ravens' owner Steve Bisciotti has said that he thought Lewis might take less.<br /><br />However, the best person to speak for Ray Lewis is Ray Lewis.<br /><blockquote>"<a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-sp.ravens06feb06,0,5071796.story">I don't play less</a>," Lewis told the NFL Network in Hawaii, where he will play in the Pro Bowl. "If you don't play less, you don't take less. That's just life."</blockquote>If Lewis doesn't stay in Baltimore, where has played for 13 seasons, he said he considers the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets as attractive places to play.<br /><br />Lewis says the Cowboys need "one general" that should be a player not a coach. Ain't that the truth!<br /><blockquote>"I don't see all of that outside stuff that they're talking about what goes on in Dallas," Lewis said. "I see Dallas as a great opportunity. It's always been America's Team. It's just a great place to play football."<br /><br />"I can definitely play with T.O," Lewis said. "I think T.O. is a great, great person. I just love him. I love his work ethic. I love everything about him. So, playing with T.O. is easy."</blockquote>If there is one player that command the respect of the locker room, it is a fierce competitor like Ray Lewis. Despite his age (34), Lewis is worth the money it takes to get a real leader into a franchise that is completely devoid of leadership.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-87273621381935765642009-02-05T18:43:00.000-08:002009-02-05T18:52:48.400-08:00Terry Glenn bustedFormer Cowboys WR <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/020609dnspocowboysglenn.20938604.html">Terry Glenn was arrested</a> at the Extended Stay Deluxe Hotel in Irving on January 25th. He was charged with public intoxication and possession of marijuana under two ounces.<br /><blockquote><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody">"I guess he was going up and down the halls," [Irving Police spokesman David] Tull said.<br /></span></span></blockquote><span class="vitstorybody"><span class="vitstorybody">Glenn caught 208 passes for 3,337 yards in his 4 seasons with the Cowboys. He played in the NFL since 1996.<br /></span></span>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-70361716609644501092009-02-01T12:34:00.000-08:002009-02-01T12:45:53.275-08:00Roy Williams says Lions practiced harderCowboys WR Roy Williams says that <a href="http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/01/wr-roy-williams-elaborates-on-difference.html">the Lions practiced harder than the Cowboys</a>. That's pretty easy to believe.<br /><blockquote>"The practices in Detroit are a lot more difficult than they are in Dallas," Williams said. "Rod Marinelli had us moving at a faster tempo. The receivers were blocking downfield after every run and every catch, no matter who ran the ball or who caught the ball..."<br /><br />"I tried to do it when I first got here, but none of the guys were catching on, so I felt like an idiot running out there by myself," Williams said. "So I quit doing it, but I'm going to start that back up come the off-season work. If people come with me, fine. If they don't, I'm going to get my work in. It's my time to be a leader on this football team."<br /></blockquote>The one thing you kept hearing as the Lions kept losing was that their guys didn't give up. That's commendable, but they just don't have enough talent to compete.<br /><br />On the other hand, the Cowboys have a ton of talent. But they (in general) always seemed unfocused and lacked the heart.<br /><br />Although it would be better if Williams did his talking to the team and in the locker room instead of in/to the media, I hope the 'Boys follow his lead on the field. (Although I won't be holding my breathe.)<br /><br />Learning from T.O., Williams threw the OC and QB under the proverbial bus. But I happen to agree with him.<br /><blockquote>"If the coordinator wanted to get the ball to me, he could. And the same thing with the quarterback," Williams said. "I just do my part, beat the guy and put it on film and show the coordinator that I can run routes and win in this league. Unfortunately, that didn't happen this year. Hopefully, it can happen next year."</blockquote>The Cowboys gave up a lot for Williams. I still don't understand why they didn't try to get Williams more involved in the passing game.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-48069340943771569212009-01-31T20:01:00.000-08:002009-01-31T20:21:06.266-08:00"Bullet" Bob finally a Hall of Famer (officially)It's been long overdue, but today "Bullet" Bob Hayes was <a href="http://www.star-telegram.com/804/story/1176758.html">selected as part of the 2009 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame</a>.<br /><br />Hayes was a seniors finalists and the last time he made it as a finalist was in 2004 in Houston.<br /><blockquote>“We played together in the college all-star game,” former Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach said in a telephone interview. “We were all good athletes, and we were all fast people, and then there was Bob Hayes. But he was not just fast; he was a football player. No one could guard him.”<br /><br />“I wish he was there,” Staubach said. “We have great faith, so we still believe he knows what’s going on.”<br /></blockquote>Hayes, the "world's fastest man" and Olympic gold medalist, was difficult (if not impossible) to cover man-to-man.<br /><blockquote>In a statement, <a href="http://www.nfl.com/halloffame/story?id=09000d5d80e7a4fc&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true">Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said</a>, "This is a deserving honor for one of the Cowboys' most and truly gifted stars. We all know he changed the game on the field, but he also brought a unique star quality to the NFL that helped make professional football the most popular sport in the world."</blockquote>Hayes, who averaged 20 yards/reception for his career, had 371 catches for 7414 yards and 71 TDs (which is a Cowboys record).<br /><br />The other 5 inductees are Bruce Smith and Rod Woodson (both in on their first ballot) and Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson and Randall McDaniel.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-45440873791701133932009-01-31T13:41:00.000-08:002009-01-31T13:49:57.416-08:00The future of football on Thanksgiving in DallasRoger Goodell has said that both the Dallas Cowboys, who have hosted Thanksgiving games since 1966, and the Detroit Lions, who have hosted Thanksgiving games since 1934, will host Thanksgiving games in 2009.<br /><br />But beyond 2009, <a href="http://www.star-telegram.com/332/story/1176346.html">it will be re-evaluated</a>.<br /><blockquote>"I attended that [Thanksgiving] game [in Detroit] a little over a year ago," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in his state-of-the-league news conference Friday. "I understand it’s a great tradition in Detroit and Dallas. [Moving the game around] is something that our owners have raised from time to time. It will not change for this season. As to whether ownership feels the same, we will discuss it as we get later in the year. We certainly will raise it."</blockquote>Considering there is now a third Thanksgiving game, which has rotated, I think the Cowboys and even the Lions deserve to keep their Thanksgiving tradition.<br /><br />Of course, I'm a little biased and like that the Cowboys have an advantage over whatever team has to travel to play 3 days later on Thanksgiving. And the Cowboys get a mini-bye that can be used to get healthy.Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4366688400724583102.post-21030425868093605952009-01-29T21:50:00.000-08:002009-01-29T21:54:35.964-08:00Cowboys fine Bennett for videoMartellus Bennett, <a href="http://dallascowboysfootball.blogspot.com/2009/01/martellus-bennett-video-possible-fine.html" target="blank">who recorded a rap video placed on You Tube</a> and subsequently removed, was <a href="http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/013009dnspocowboysbennett.162fc35c.html" target="blank">fined by the Cowboys for the equivalent of 1 game check</a> ($22,647).<br /><br />In the video, he used a lot of profanity and referenced Tony Romo, Jason Witten and Jerry Jones.<br /><br />The Cowboys back-up tight end sort-of, kind-of issued an apology.<br /><blockquote>"Why they hatin' on me, it was just a song. I was only rappin', <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekPr912anus">I didn't do nothin' wrong</a>."</blockquote>Interesting fact: Instead of recording the initial video, Bennett could have been late to 226 team meetings and have been fined less (<a href="http://eatdrinkandsleepfootball.com/blog/2009/01/problems_even_worse_than_thought_in_big_d.html" target="blank">226 x $100 = $22,600</a>).Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573761983775943911noreply@blogger.com0