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Dallas Cowboys And The NFL:
Two of the NFL's greatest tight ends will be on the field Sunday when the Cowboys host the Falcons.
Atlanta's Tony Gonzalez is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection who owns the league's tight end records for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. Dallas' Jason Witten is much younger but has already been to the Pro Bowl five times.
So who's better?
Not surprisingly, Gonzalez said it's Witten and Witten said it's Gonzalez.
"Jason, in my opinion, he's the best tight end in the NFL," Gonzalez said in a conference call. "Because his ability to catch the ball and block, a lot of people forget about that. The tight end position's not just about catching footballs. It's about going out there and opening holes as well. You're part offensive lineman, and I think Jason epitomizes that, and he's done it well for the last couple of years.
"I enjoy watching him. Anytime he's on TV, I'm definitely watching him...He's...
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