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Cowboys Begin Training Camp Workouts Today

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:50:25 -0500

The Cowboys will officially begin practice this afternoon at their training camp in Oxnard, California. The Cowboys arrived at their facilities on Thursday. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said in a news conference that he wants to let the team's achievements speak for themselves this year, despite all of the "Super Bowl or Bust" hype that has been floating around. The status of two Cowboys remains unsettled going into training camp, with wide receiver Terry Glenn still unsigned and with Adam Jones still awaiting final word on his reinstatement to the league.

AMERICA'S TEAM STARTS TRAINING CAMP TODAY

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:20:09 -0500

by Moondog, The World According to Moondog

The Dallas Cowboys' arrived in Oxnard, CA late Thursday afternoon to begin preparations for the 2008 season. The Cowboys are coming off their most successful regular season since 1992, equaling last season's record of 13-3 and winning their first of three Super Bowls in the 90s.

But the season as a whole can't be deemed a success because of the Cowboys' inability to win a playoff game for the 11th consecutive year, the longest stretch in the organization's illustrious history. Dallas' divisional round loss to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants left a bitter taste in the mouths of everyone associated with this proud franchise.

With an active off-season that saw Dallas owner Jerry Jones spend a ton of money resigning veterans Terrell Owens, Flozell Adams, Marion Barber, Ken Hamlin and Terence Newman, the Cowboys are the odds-on favorites to represent the NFC in Super Bowl XLIII.

Dallas is one of the few teams in the NFL that doesn't have personnel issues, other than WR Terry Glenn. While Glenn's status remains uncertain, the Cowboys have gone about the business of professional football in a workman-like manner.

The draft choices from this past April are slowly being signed to deals and the starters and back-ups at every position have been identified. Other than a few positions where the team would like to add some depth, the Cowboys are primed for another run.

Like them, love them or hate them, this is truly America's Team. These are the darlings of the NFL, the team that appears every Sunday in a virtually guaranteed televised game and every Thanksgiving Day.

There's no denying the sense of urgency surrounding this team. With some of the veterans like Owens, Adams, Greg Ellis and newly acquired LB Zach Thomas, the window of opportunity is open for the moment. That window begins to close with each passing season, and the veterans understand the window can close and remain shut past a certain point.

While the pressure of getting to the Super Bowl may be greater than in past seasons, this is a team, and an organization, that has become accustomed to high expectations.

"Well, that's why we're in football, we enjoy that, especially with the Dallas Cowboys," said head coach Wade Phillips. "There are high expectations here every year and for a long time. That is not unusual for the Dallas Cowboys, certainly, because of the past and the recent past, you know going back to last year."

"Those kind of things are expected, but we enjoy that. We enjoy coaching, we enjoy the team, and we are looking forward to the things that we can do, and that's the way the players are."

Training camp is officially set to begin Friday afternoon at 2:15 p.m. (PDT) with a single practice. From that point forward, everything this team does will be focused upon making the long journey to the ultimate prize, and they'll do so under intense media scrutiny.

After all, this is America's Team.

In Other Cowboy News

The Cowboys have agreed to terms with second-round pick Martellus Bennett on a four-year contract.

Coming to terms with Bennett leaves only first-round picks Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins unsigned, and the team hopes have both players signed in time for Friday's opening training camp practice at 2:15 p.m. (PDT).

The Cowboys also have reached agreements with sixth-round pick Erik Walden, fifth-round pick Orlando Scandrick and fourth-round pick Tashard Choice.

Bennett is expected to replace Anthony Fasano as Jason Witten's complement in two-tight end sets. Choice, who agreed to terms late Wednesday, will compete with Jones for carries behind starting running back Marion Barber.

Cowboys Hit Camp Without Two First-Round Picks Signed

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:49:12 -0500

The long-awaited training camp for the Cowboys is set to start tomorrow afternoon and the team will arrive today with all but their two first-rounders either signed or agreeing to terms for contracts. Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins are still unsigned, but there isn't any indication that they won't either be signed or attend camp anyway. Most teams are coming to last-minute agreements with their prospective draftees, so it isn't unusual for the Cowboys not to have all of theirs inked up either. In fact, they rarely do get everyone signed and have their fans frantic about this every year. So don't worry, injuries and other factors, such as Terry Glenn's status, are really the only concerns today as the team heads to Oxnard. Be sure to catch up on camp activities this season as the Cowboys' camp will be featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series this year.

Glenn Likely To Attend Camp

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:33:37 -0500

Word from Cowboys personnel and media sources say that Terry Glenn will most likely resolve his contract issues, namely the injury-waiver asked for by the front office, in time to attend training camp in Oxnard, CA. Camp is set to begin this Friday with a shorts and helmets workout. An unnamed teammate WR said that he would bet a million dollars that Glenn will be at camp and Head Coach Wade Phillips and OC Jason Garrett seemed very optimistic as well. With Glenn turning 34 on Wednesday, he might definitely want to reconsider holding out of camp due to contract issues. As for his QB, Tony Romo enters camp at Oxnard as the starter, the last time he was there, he was back-up to Bledsoe but became the starter before mid-season. He has been focusing on his footwork and mechanics during the OTA's and minicamps and has nothing but high expectations for himself and his team. Like many Dallas Cowboys QB's before him, Romo knows that there's always alot expected of him and his team. But unlike many of them, he seems the most relaxed and good-natured about it.

Chris Simms Not A Good Fit For Dallas.

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:13:37 -0500

There's several stories floating around about Dallas having an interest in possibly trading for Tampa Bay's QB Chris Simms as a back-up for Tony Romo. Since Simms hasn't played much in the past two seasons after a terrible spleen injury that nearly took his life, I don't know how or why he would be the choice here in Dallas. Current second QB Brad Johnson is getting a little up there in age, but he would still be the best choice as back-up having worked with the offense for over 2 years now. Simms did show some signs of promise in '05 and '06 prior to getting injured, but trading Terry Glenn for him, as some reports claim may be the case, is just not sensible. Now if Brett Favre were to ge released from Green Bay, that would be a much better deal and make much more sense than Simms. Heck, we could trade Glenn and another player for such a deal! Of course that is just wishful thinking on my part as Favre will most likely stay with the Packers, but it would make more sense than Chris Simms in a Cowboy uniform.

Cowboys & Terry Glenn at an Impasse

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:40:13 -0500

What's up with Terry Glenn? The wide receiver's status for this season remains the only issue concerning this football team and the one question no body really has the answer to. For those of you not following the Dallas Cowboys, let me bring you up to speed.

Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Depth Chart

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:40:46 -0500

The Dallas Cowboys have some of the most prolific fantasy players in Tony Romo, Terrell Owens Jason Witten and Marion Barber. See how they rate and who else on the Cowboys may have fantasy value.

WHO WANTS TERRY GLENN?!?!? AtT LEAST MATT JONES ISN"T INJURY PRONE!!!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:15:33 -0500

I know Terry Glenn was good but he was he wont be now. He is coming off and injury that has been around a long time. He is injury prone and no one wants that for there teama and wasting money. Matt Jones at least has some talent and is not injury prone. NOt to get me wrong Terry Glenn has talent but he will no be good anymore after the injury. I just don't like the idea of Philly getting him i mean we have had enough injury prone people. Tell me what you think.

Want To Be A Cowboy, Glenn? Sign The Waiver, Then!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:10:26 -0500

Terry Glenn did a 180 today and completely changed his tune one day following his remarks to ESPN's Ed Werder than he won't be signing a $500,000 injury waiver for the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys paid Glenn $5 million last year for four plays. After two knee injuries, the Cowboys are a little bit skeptical that [...]

Cowboys Screwing Terry Glenn?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:21:34 -0500

I think I might have to go with Jerruh on this one. The Cowboys and Terry Glenn are in a spat right now over Glenn's knee. Jerruh might have had the best line saying, "I paid him $5 million last year and we got four plays." She Glenn had two knee operations [...]

Cowboys Screwing Terry Glenn?

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:21:34 -0500

Terry Glenn Should Be Dropped

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:11:31 -0500

Terry Glenn's refusal to sign a $500,000 injury waiver is a slap in the face to a team that paid him $5 million this past season for four plays. His refusal to sign the agreement shows he's out for greed. And the Cowboys ought to just let him go from the team because he's now [...]

Terry Glenn Should Be Dropped

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:11:31 -0500

Terry Glenn Should Be Dropped

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:44:55 -0500

NFL Mock Draft 2009 2.0

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:59:47 -0500

Before anyone criticizes our draft order we did it as fairly as we could. Four of our writers helped with the draft and we all agreed on our 12 playoff teams before we did anything. So we then drew team names out of a hat for the non playoff teams, positions 1-20. After that we stuck our 12 playoff teams in a hat and drew for positions 21-32. Amazingly Carolina got the top pick, which it traded to Philadelphia in the 2008 NFL Draft. There are a lot of happy Eagles fans out there. The biggest loser in our second NFL Mock Draft? The Atlanta Falcons who fall all the way from the #1 pick to the #9 pick. That means no Michael Crabtree or Michael Oher to compliment QB Matt Ryan. This time they select Travis Beckum, a very athletic tight end from Wisconsin. He should still help Ryan a lot. Some of the tougher picks of this mock draft were the Chargers, Saints, Patriots, and Colts picks at the end of the first round. Those four teams are all solid in a lot of areas (especially NE and IND). Guards aren't usually selected in the first round and we have San Diego selecting Duke Robinson. Robinson is a special talent and San Diego selected him in that spot because he probably would be gone by the time they selected in round two. Fili Moala is the big gainer in this mock draft. He gains 17 spots. Just to be honest, we knew he was too low in our initial mock draft but we just couldn't find anywhere to put him. The biggest faller was Tyson Jackson, falling 13 spots, but at least he made this draft. Brian Cushing fell considerably from the first mock draft, mainly due to need. Cushing fell from #19 out of the first round. Michael Johnson is a guy we have ranked fifth on our big board but he also tumbled out of this first round, once again mainly due to need for his position. These guys will eventually move their way back into the first round more than likely. Others that fell out of the first round were Brian Robiskie, Gregg Middleton, Chase Daniel, and Brandon Lafell. One major difference you will notice is that there are no trades in our mock draft. In our first one there were many, but this time around we just didn't see any trades happening although they were considered for every single team. One of the most considered spots to trade in this draft was #24 when San Diego was on the clock. They took Duke Robinson, a guard (as noted above) instead when no trade partner could be thought of. Chicago is a team that could jump in that position by trading future picks to take a quarterback like Sam Bradford or Chase Daniel. That would've also allowed San Diego to move back into the early second round into a spot where Robinson would more than likely be available. If you like this mock draft then please tell people about it. It takes a lot of work to do this every month. Email me here and let me know what you think about it. If you'd like to see what else has changed since our initial mock draft last month you can review our first one right here. Now without further ado, onto the mock draft: # Pick Pos School 1 WR Michael Crabtree (+0) (Via trade with Panthers) WR Texas Tech How about the luck of the Eagles? When we drew the team names out of a hat Carolina was drawn first, having the worst record in the NFL but the Panthers had already traded their pick in the 2008 draft to Philadelphia. That means Philadelphia has to take Michael Crabtree. Donovan McNabb has needed a big play receiver since Terrell Owens left town and the Texas Tech wide receiver would be that guy. 2 Michael Oher (+0) OT Ole Miss Michael Oher is the most talented offensive lineman in the draft. He does it all, and would help any team he goes to, especially the Houston Texans, who give up lots of sacks. 3 Matthew Stafford (+0) QB Georgia Stafford is the pick over Tim Tebow here. Matthew plays in a pro style offense and would probably be more NFL ready than his Florida counterpart. The Chiefs (just like the Jets in our initial mock draft) select a QB #3 overall. 4 Malcolm Jenkins (+4) CB Ohio State The Rams have nobody to hang with big, tall receivers. Jenkins is 6?3? and has excellent coverage skills. He anchored the top pass defense in the country in 2007, so the transition to the NFL should be pretty smooth. St. Louis gets the same guy as last team, only a bit higher 5 James Laurinaitus LB Ohio State In our first mock draft the Raiders took Laurinitus at #4 overall. This time they have the fifth pick and they still get their guy. This pick will help a linebacking core that needs a playmaker, plus Oakland has went offense the last two years. 6 George Selvie (+3) DE South Florida The Denver Broncos choose Selvie to complement Elvis Dumervil. Selvie is very quick off the line, and he makes a ton of backfield stops. He runs a 4.5 40, and should be able to help out Denver's D-Line right away. This guy is the real deal, and will likely impact this team immensely as a rookie. 7 Tim Tebow (-1) QB Florida The choices here were Chris Wells or Tim Tebow. Last time we went with Wells. This time we go with Tebow. Why? Well Jon Kitna is 35 years old and he keeps guaranteeing 10 win seasons for the Lions. That is going to get old in a hurry. 8 Travis Beckum (+12) TE Wisconsin The Atlanta Falcons have no real tight end, and unless one of their current five emerges as a star in the 2008 season, they will look to bolster that position in the draft. Travis Beckum is the best tight end in the draft, and the Falcons scoop him up at number 8. 9 Fili Moala (+17) DT USC Wow. Buffalo is loaded. There really wasn't an area of weakness here with Buffalo being set at every position. Marcus Stroud is recovering from an ankle injury so that's the only hole we can find at all. 10 Percy Harvin (+3) WR Florida Bernard Berrian is not a number one receiver. The Vikings really need help at this position, so they take Percy Harvin, the do-it-all receiver from Florida. Harvin will give Tarvaris Jackson a safety outlet, because he can make something out of nothing with his quickness. 11 Chris Wells (-1) RB Ohio State Cedric Benson has not been the answer at running back for Chicago. They need someone else so they take Wells here, the first running back taken at #11 overall. He would make an immediate impact. 12 Mryon Rolle (+2) FS Florida State Last time we had Andre Smith picked here, but with Scott Locklear and Walter Jones at OT and a rookie joining the depth chart it appears the Seahawks will go somewhere else here. Myron Rolle would help a secondary that could use use some depth. 13 Curtis Painter (-2) QB Purdue This could be a reach because Painter is not really a top rated player but San Francisco needs a quarterback badly. Alex Smith has not grasped the NFL offense and San Francisco has to give up on him eventually don't they? This would be moving past the AS Era in SF. 14 Rey Maualuga (-9) LB USC Maualuga would be an absolute steal here. In the last mock draft we had Washington taking Brian Cushing but by gaining five spots the Redskins can take the even higher rated USC linebacker, Maualuga. 15 Derrius Heyward-Bey (+6) WR Maryland Derrius Heyward-Bey is the choice over Byrd, Robiskie, and Maclin. The Dolphins just drafted Ted Ginn Jr in 07, but he is never going to be a star receiver. He is mainly just an electrifying return man. Their other choices at wideout are Earnest Wilford and Derek Hagan. 16 Andre Smith (-4) OT Alabama Willie Anderson is getting up in years and Smith is a top offensive lineman. The Alabama lineman would be a great choice for the Bengals because he would open up holes for Rudi Johnson and Kenny Watson. 17 Demetrius Byrd (+0) WR LSU Jon Gruden loves big receivers. With Joey Galloway at 36 and Ike Hillard at 31 it is time to go young. The Buccaneers don't know how who their QB of the future is but when they figure it out that guy will need a young receiver to throw the ball to. 18 Knowshon Moreno (+5) RB Georgia We all know what happens when a running back hits 30 and Thomas Jones will do just that this season. If he does slow down then New York will have to draft a running back for the future. Moreno has quick feet and runs through the SEC's best defenses. 19 Alex Boone (-4) OT Ohio State The Ravens selected Michael Oher in our last mock draft but in this draft they are selecting 17 spots later which means they get Boone, the third highest rated OT in this draft. They select him because Jonathon Ogden is 33 and getting up there in years. 20 Tyson Jackson (-13) DE LSU Robaire Smith will turn 31 this upcoming season and he will eventually lose a step. Without any major need positions to fill the Browns draft Jackson, who stumbles 13 spots from our last draft just because of lack of need. 21 C. J. Spiller (-3) RB Clemson Edgerrin James will turn 30 this season and has struggled since he signed with the Cardinals. Whether of not he struggles in 2008 is a guess but either way Arizona needs to grab a young running back. Spiller would be a great addition. 22 Victor Harris (+6) CB Virginia Tech Mike McKenzie is one of the NFL's première corners but is already 32 years old. The Saints just drafted a cornerback, Tracy Porter, this year but they need a big time defensive back. Harris could be that guy for New Orleans if given the chance. 23 Brandon Spikes (+7) LB Florida James Farrior is entering his 12th season and will probably retire within the next three seasons. If Pittsburgh wants to look towards the future then Spikes would be a great choice. He brings lots of athleticism and has a nose that takes him to the football. 24 Duke Robinson (+NR) OG Oklahoma Guard is a position that is usually filled in the second round or later but Robinson is too good to pass up for the Chargers. Mike Goff is 32 years old at one of the most grueling positions in the NFL, so San Diego has to prepare for the upcoming years. 25 Vontae Davis (+0) CB Illinois Sam Madison will play his 12th NFL season this year. R. W. McQuarters will play his 11th. It's time to draft a cornerback if you're the Giants and Vontae Davis is the playmaker they need. He's not afraid to be aggressive off the line and is quick enough to recover if the receiver makes a move to get by him. 26 Aaron Kelly (+NR) WR Clemson I'm not sure how Dallas missed out on taking a receiver in the 2008 NFL Draft but they did, making it an absolute must in the 09 Draft. The Cowboys are so desperate that they are going to use PacMan Jones at receiver due to the Terry Glenn situation. 27 Taylor Mays (-11) S USC Mays is more of a free safety but the Patriots need a strong safety to replace Rodney Harrison when he loses a step. They already have Brandon Merriweather to play free safety. Mays is a great player and would be a steal at #27 overall. In our last mock draft we had him going #16 overall. 28 Jeremy Maclin (-1) WR Missouri This pick would do two things for Tennessee. First of all we know Tennessee has to grab a receiver in this draft because their receiving corps is just not getting it done, so this would fill that need. Secondly Maclin would be a return man that electrifies crowds the same way PacMan Jones did before he was traded to Dallas. 29 Wopamo Osaisai (+NR) CB Stanford The Al Harris-Charles Woodson era in Green Bay cannot last forever. With Davis (the guy Green Bay took in our initial mock draft) gone the Packers go to the next wave of defensive backs. Osaisai will be a late first to mid second round pick. 30 Chase Coffman (+NR) TE Missouri Dallas Clark is a young guy that the Colts move around in the slot and put in many different places. Coffman would be a true tight end that could block and help Peyton Manning in the passing game. Clark is a do it all guy. Coffman would be strictly a tight end, something Indianapolis doesn't already have. They are basically set in every position. 31 Nic Harris (+NR) S Oklahoma Brian Dawkins is 34 and although J. R. Reed and Sean Considine are decent players neither are in the same league as Dawkins. The Eagles hope Harris can fill the void that Dawkins will leave when he retires when they select him here. 32 Senderrick Marks (+NR) DT Auburn The Jaguars continue working on their defensive line after taking Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves in the 08 Draft. Rob Meier is 30 so the Jaguars take Marks in a toss up over Al Woods from LSU here as the final pick in the NFL Draft.