Fantasy Football 2013: Three Low-Risk, High-Reward Players
We’ve all been there. It’s getting toward the end of your fantasy draft and of course, your team looks stacked. Nonetheless, we’re still scrolling through the names of the guys who are left, looking for that game-changer, that steal, the guy that nobody else thought to pick up who has the potential to blow up and lead your team to the title.
When that time comes, feel free...
Jason Witten happy the Cowboys drafted Gavin Escobar
Jason Witten told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that he thought the Dallas Cowboys should draft a tight end and he was happy they landed Gavin Escobar.
“Oh, yeah. I did,” Witten said. “I think that’s a big part of where we’re seeing our football team go. I think, more than anything else, I looked at it and said it’s showing there’s a commitment to this package and growing...
Jason Witten Defends Tony Romo’s Work Ethic
When Dallas Cowbys owner Jerry Jones came out and let it be known that Tony Romo will put in Peyton Manning-like work around the Cowboys facilities fresh off his $100 million contract, we weren’t sure how to take it. Was Jones just saying that Romo will work as hard as possible now? If that’s the [...]
Jason Witten Defends Tony Romo’s Work Ethic
Tony Romo got a gigantic new contract, and with it a ton of responsibility. The Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, would prefer that Romo put in Peyton Manning like work at the teams complex.
Jason Witten, Romo’s ultra reliable tight end told ESPN Dallas that Romo has always put in the work, and feels like he’s always been involved.
“I’ve always felt like Tony was very involved...
Jason Witten Defends Tony Romo’s Work Ethic
Tony Romo got a gigantic new contract, and with it a ton of responsibility. The Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, would prefer that Romo put in Peyton Manning like work at the teams complex.
Jason Witten, Romo’s ultra reliable tight end told ESPN Dallas that Romo has always put in the work, and feels like he’s always been involved.
“I’ve always felt like Tony was very involved...
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Witten defends Romo's work ethic
Jerry Jones said he expects Tony Romo's game preparation to improve now that he has signed a huge contract, but Jason Witten says that has always been the case.
Jason Witten defends Tony Romo’s work ethic
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently told the media that he wants to see Tony Romo work as hard as Peyton Manning and be more involved in their offensive game plan.
Cowboys tight end Jason Witten told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that Romo has been involved in the game plans.
“I’ve always felt like Tony was very involved in the process of the plays and our scheme, how we...
Jason Witten Says There 'No Hard Feelings' About Cowboys Drafting Tight End
Six tight ends have been drafted by the Cowboys since Jason Witten was snatched up in the third round in 2003. As Witten has rewritten the Cowboys' and NFL record books, he has seen understudies, such as Anthony Fasano and Martellus Bennett, come and go.
Now Witten is ready to welcome yet another rookie teammate, second-round pick Gavin Escobar, who plays the same position...
Witten: Romo's time at Valley Ranch not a concern
MESQUITE Tony Romo's six-year, 108 million contract extension has Dallas Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones looking for more time on the job from his franchise quarterback.
Jones has said multiple times that his request for Peyton Manning-type hours from Romo shouldn't be confused with the idea that Romo hasn't been putting in extra work. Jones wants even more commitment...
Are Cowboys prepping to replace star players?
IRVING, Texas Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett sat at the podium in a late-night NFL Draft press conference ostensibly to celebrate the second-round selection of tight end Gavin Escobar. Yet Garrett repeatedly steered the conversation back to deferential bows to the Cowboys' established icon at the position, Jason Witten.
"Jason Witten is arguably the best tight end...
Are Cowboys prepping to replace star players?
IRVING, Texas Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett sat at the podium in a late-night NFL Draft press conference ostensibly to celebrate the second-round selection of tight end Gavin Escobar. Yet Garrett repeatedly steered the conversation back to deferential bows to the Cowboys' established icon at the position, Jason Witten.
"Jason Witten is arguably the best tight end...
Tight End Dynasty Rankings
Welcome to the third installment of The Fake Football’s 2013 Dynasty Rankings. We already released quarterback and wide receiver rankings and will now move on to the world of tight ends. Remember, these rankings do not contain any 2013 rookies, as we will wait for the NFL Draft to wrap up its antics before adding the young pups into the mix.
The tight end position is clearly...
Jerry Jones commands his coaches to change the offense for rookie TE Gavin Escobar
With both Anthony Fasano and Martellus Bennett not working out over the past several years, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told his offensive coaches that they will change the offense to feature both Jason Witten and rookie tight end Gavin Escobar. “You saw him coming,” Jones said, per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “No are we all resolved to doing it different relative to...
and with the 47th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft the Dallas Cowboys select…
2013 NFL Draft Round 2 Pick 47
Gavin Escobar
For his career, he tallied 122 receptions for 1,646 yards and 17 touchdowns. He earned all-conference honors three times during his career, including consecutive first team honous in his final two seasons. Escobar entered the 2013 NFL Draft after his junior season
The Cowboys have a future Hall of Fame TE with Jason Witten. Is Gavin...
NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Select Tight End Gavin Escobar
Jerry strikes again. I’m not thrilled with this pick, but at least they didn’t take a running back. God I hate myself for saying that. This pick is going to rub a lot of people the wrong way. We have Jason Witten, although he’s getting older. We’ve also got James Hanna. Hanna actually showed me [...]The post NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Select Tight End Gavin Escobar appeared...
Dallas Cowboys Are Set At TE With James Hanna & Colin Cochart
One of the more popular stories of the offseason has been how the Cowboys have nothing left from the 2009 Draft.Since the Cowboys didn't even try to re-sign Michael Jenkins, you could say the last member of that draft class was John Phillips.That loss has some people thinking the Cowboys need another tight end, but I'd like to point out an article of mine from last year about...
Tony Romo highest-paid ever in Cowboys history
The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Tony Romo agreed to a six-year, $108 million contract extension with $55 million in guarantees, including a $25 million signing bonus. The extension will go into
Witten: Tony Romo is an elite quarterback
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten was in Baltimore this week to receive an Ed Block Courage Award. While in Maryland, Witten was a guest Monday on Baltimore sports station AM 1570.
Among other topics, the eight-time Pro Bowler discussed the pressure that comes with playing in Dallas.
"It's tough," Witten said. "I think it comes with the territory. When you...
Fantasy Football Player Profile – Jason Witten, TE
Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys
Player Profile
Height/Weight: 6-6/261
Birthdate: 5/6/1982
School: Tennessee
FANTASY FOOTBALL ANALYSIS
Surprisingly, for a sure-handed tight end of Jason Witten’s size and stature, the Dallas Cowboy has been extremely inconsistent when it comes to finding the end-zone in his career. Check these numbers out, 1, 6, 6, 1, 7, 4, 2, 9, 5 and then 2012′s...
Cowboys redo deals, save cap space
The Dallas Cowboys have reworked the contracts of five starters, including DeMarcus Ware, Jason Witten and Miles Austin, to save salary cap space.
Dallas, which was penalized $5 million off its cap in both 2012 and 2013, needed to scramble to free up space. By restructuring the deals of star linebacker Ware, tight end Witten, wide receiver Austin, cornerback Brandon Carr and center...
Cowboys Restructure Deals With WR Miles Austin, TE Jason Witten, C Ryan Cook
The Cowboys announced that they have restructured the contracts of wide receiver Miles Austin, center Ryan Cook and tight end Jason Witten.
It was announced earlier that cornerback Brandon Carr and linebacker DeMarcus Ware also restructured their deals.
This was done to help the Cowboys get under the salary cap by the opening of the free agency period March 12. This is done...
Cowboys redo 5 contracts, save cap space
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys have reworked the contracts of five starters, including DeMarcus Ware, Jason Witten and Miles Austin, to save salary cap space.
Dallas, which was penalized 5 million off its cap in both 2012 and 2013, has needed to scramble to free up space. By restructuring the deals of star linebacker Ware, tight end Witten, wide receiver Austin, cornerback...
Cowboys redo 5 contracts, save cap space
The Dallas Cowboys have reworked the contracts of five starters, including DeMarcus Ware, Jason Witten and Miles Austin, to save salary cap space.
Dallas, which was penalized $5 million off its cap in both 2012 and 2013, has needed to scramble to free up space. By restructuring the deals of star linebacker Ware, tight end Witten, wide receiver Austin, cornerback Brandon Carr and...
Cowboys restructure contracts of Ware, Witten and Carr to save cap space
The Dallas Cowboys began working towards lowering their salary cap number by restructuring the contracts of Jason Witten and Brandon Carr.
Witten was slated to earn $5.5 million in 2013 but the Cowboys converted $4.56 of that into a bonus. The Cowboys already have Witten locked up until the 2017 season at which time he will be 35.
Corner Brandon Carr also had his contract restructured...
Cowboys rework some more contracts to lower their cap number
The Dallas Cowboys have been busy over the past couple days as they continue to restructure numerous contracts as they work on getting under the salary cap for the new league year that begins on March 12th.
Yesterday the Cowboys reworked DeMarcus Ware’s contract. Today they cut down Nate Livings’, Jason Witten’s, and Brandon Carr’s contract.
We don’t have all of...
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