http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/teams/dallas_cowboys/51 Recent articles about Dallas Cowboys en-us credit: getty images Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss organizaed team activities that begin on Tuesday and run for three weeks. The veteran underwent a minor surgical procedure on his back last month to remove a cyst. While the severity of the surgery will raise questions about the long-term health of Romo the immediate impact is that the Cowboys quarterback could be out of action until training camp. “If this was the regular season and I had to play next week, I could,” Romo told the Dallas Morning News. “This is just about being smart. That’s why I did it now. This will have no effect on training camp. No way will it have an impact. And I still think there’s a good chance I’m on the field for minicamp.” It is unclear when or how Romo got hurt. Romo signed a six-year extension in March worth $108 million, including $55 million guaranteed. Kyle Orton will run the first-team offense for the Cowboys in Romo’s absence. Orton played in one game last season for the Cowboys. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:28:32 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tony_romo_had_minor_surgery_on_back/13662718 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tony_romo_had_minor_surgery_on_back/13662718 Tony Romo had minor surgery on back http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/tony_romo_had_minor_surgery_on_back/13662718 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/829356d5007ac707c138d64f2b9cb3ddb15ebbbf/mini/6894184.jpg According to Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo underwent back surgery last month to remove a cyst.  He’s expected to be ready for training camp. Tony Romo wont be practicing today because of a minor back injury that required surgery last month. Should be ready by training camp — Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) May 21, 2013 Now we really know why Romo hasn’t been playing golf.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Tony Romo underwent back surgery to remove a cyst appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Tue, 21 May 2013 08:31:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tony_romo_underwent_back_surgery_to_remove_a_cyst/13661488 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tony_romo_underwent_back_surgery_to_remove_a_cyst/13661488 Tony Romo underwent back surgery to remove a cyst http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/tony_romo_underwent_back_surgery_to_remove_a_cyst/13661488 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/5/a567ed2c8e2430f57f31e6a245995217a0eadda5/mini/6927748.jpg IRVING The Dallas Cowboys begin this week's series of OTAs as an 8-8 team. With eight position groups. And with eight things I'll look for starting Tuesday at Valley Ranch: The position group of QB: More than ever, Tony Romo is this team's "Mood Ring.'' By virtue of everything from his new 55-million-guaranteed contract to his vow to cut back on golf to his owner's preposterous pronouncement that his involvement in the decision-making process will be Peyton ManningRoger Staubach-like, this quarterback is the gauge. The thermometer. The Mood Ring. OTA's (which run Tuesdays through Thursdays at Valley Ranch for the next three weeks) is non-contact stuff. It's about formations, 7-on-7's, 11-on-11's It's an arrangement where a masterful quarterback can be the dominant player on the field, if he's comfortable and confident when it comes to the changes being made for his benefit changes that may include more play-calling influence from Romo. Question 1: So Mon, 20 May 2013 22:33:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eight_questions_for_the_cowboys_at_otas/13659907 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/eight_questions_for_the_cowboys_at_otas/13659907 Eight questions For the Cowboys at OTAs http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/eight_questions_for_the_cowboys_at_otas/13659907 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png One of the great things about being Tony Romo other than securing the best tee times is having an annual campaign built around your ego. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones truly believes that he can will his organization to success simply by lavishing his franchise quarterback with money and catchphrases. Some of you recall the "Romo friendly" campaign a few years back. The idea was to build an offense that complemented Romo's unique skill set, which includes the ability to extend plays longer than most quarterbacks. Jones repeated the "Romo friendly" phrase so many times that it became ingrained in our minds. Now, the Cowboys unflappable owner has struck upon a new concept. He's basically turning the organization over to Romo. Jones asked his quarterback to look at film of potential draftees and later said he'd have an expanded role in the preparation of game plans this season. To the embarrassment of many, Jerry also said that he's now asking Romo to put in "Peyton Mannin Mon, 20 May 2013 15:22:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jerrys_romo_shell_game_continues/13657312 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jerrys_romo_shell_game_continues/13657312 Jerry's Romo shell game continues http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jerrys_romo_shell_game_continues/13657312 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/5118926d6b76ba4549d969a4f324514a10cefaa8/mini/6896706.jpg Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter is drawing a lot of comparisons to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers great Derrick Brooks. As the Cowboys switch to Monte Kiffin's 'Tampa 2' 4-3 defense, Carter's skill set seems to be a natural fit for the scheme. A second round pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, Carter has the prototypical size (6'3, 240) and speed (4.37 40) to wreak havoc in the 4-3 system. The weakside linebacker will be counted on to use his superior speed to make plays in space, cover a lot of ground in the zone scheme, and rush the passer when needed. Now healthy, Carter looks to take it up a notch in his third year and fulfill his tremendous upside. It won't be easy for him to slack with the comparisons to Brooks, that should keep the linebacker on his toes. "Everybody’s just been hitting me with it – Derrick Brooks," Carter said, via Tim MacMahorn of ESPNDallas.com. "That's a good thing." "He was always aroun... Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/linebacker_bruce_carter_is_drawing_comparisons_to_buccaneers_great_derrick_brooks/13649317 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/linebacker_bruce_carter_is_drawing_comparisons_to_buccaneers_great_derrick_brooks/13649317 Linebacker Bruce Carter is drawing comparisons to Buccaneers' great Derrick Brooks http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/linebacker_bruce_carter_is_drawing_comparisons_to_buccaneers_great_derrick_brooks/13649317 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/1/819fb143e8df985b76256443aa0ed797bc1249d5/mini/6699428.jpg Two rookies that I believe can end up making an immediate impact for the Dallas Cowboys in 2013, are wide receiver Terrance Williams and cornerback B.W. Webb. The Cowboys are in need of a nickel corner now that Mike Jenkins is gone.  Don’t tell me Orlando Scandrick can get the job done because he can’t. I believe Webb can come in and be that guy for Dallas. When it comes to the receiver position, the Cowboys desperately need a third guy that can contribute.  Let’s also face it, Williams has a chance at being the Cowboys’ number two receiver with how unreliable Miles Austin has been over the past two years.  He was extremely productive at Baylor.       Need NFL Tickets? The post Terrance Williams, B.W. Webb could be imapct rookies for the Cowboys appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Sat, 18 May 2013 22:46:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/terrance_williams_bw_webb_could_be_imapct_rookies_for_the_cowboys/13647589 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/terrance_williams_bw_webb_could_be_imapct_rookies_for_the_cowboys/13647589 Terrance Williams, B.W. Webb could be imapct rookies for the Cowboys http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/terrance_williams_bw_webb_could_be_imapct_rookies_for_the_cowboys/13647589 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   After the Dallas Cowboys used this year’s first round pick on center Travis Frederick, Phil Costa is ready to fight for his job. “I look at it that it’s the NFL and every year there’s going to be competition, and competition brings out the best in anyone,” Costa said, per ESPNDallas.com. “I met Travis and he seems like a great guy who’s a good player and can help our team, help our offense get better. So I’m looking forward to it.” Costa edned up signing a two-year extension back in March. “I wanted to stay with Dallas,” Costa said. “Everything they do is a first-class organization. Being with Bill Callahan as the offensive coordinator/offensive line coach is huge because I think he’s one of the best in the league and I feel like I can get that much better being with him. We have a great group of guys in Dallas, a lot of selfless guys and I feel like we have a great chance to win here, as well.” Even though Costa signed an extension, this might be his final year as a starter, Sat, 18 May 2013 10:26:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_phil_costa_ready_to_fight_for_his_starting_job/13644634 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_phil_costa_ready_to_fight_for_his_starting_job/13644634 Cowboys’ Phil Costa ready to fight for his starting job http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_phil_costa_ready_to_fight_for_his_starting_job/13644634 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c574224b0ccbc9fb971c5a854c5925e7e32b2ef/mini/nfl-dallas-cowboys.jpg Every time you think of the Dallas Cowboys’ upcoming season in 2013, becomes a sense of dread and disappointment. What little credibility Jerry Jones had by bringing three Super Bowl titles is on its last thread, the contracts are bloated, the stars are dimming, and a franchise desperately looking for stability may be without a Head Coach at the end of the season. The only constant in this looming chaos will be Tony Romo, because if Romo didn’t sign that massive extension earlier this year, it would have made the anxiety in Dallas come to a massive crescendo... Read more Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dallas_cowboys_2013_offseason_chaos_or_playoffs/13644475 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/dallas_cowboys_2013_offseason_chaos_or_playoffs/13644475 Dallas Cowboys 2013 offseason: Chaos or Playoffs? http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dallas_cowboys_2013_offseason_chaos_or_playoffs/13644475 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/5/75b1d37c0d2924351c4679df4d9a3153e4326977/mini/6874990.jpg Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith has had a tough time off the field so far in his young NFL career. The issues with his own flesh and blood and their greed for money is a sad story, but he's talking about it for the first time to the Dallas Morning News. The news surfaced last year about how he had to take out a restraining order on his mother and stepfather for harrassing him over money. After he was drafted, he agreed to pay them some cash in foru installments, which he did, but they kept coming back for more. "There was a certain amount I agreed to give them, but it went way beyond that and I was just like, 'I'm done,' " Smith said. "I feel like I shouldn't have given them so much. There was nothing wrong with helping them out and making sure they were taken care of, but not something to where they live the same lifestyle as you." The came the threats to him and those close to him. He's also accusing them of stealing $... Sat, 18 May 2013 07:11:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_tyron_smith_revisits_his_greedy_family_issues/13643941 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_tyron_smith_revisits_his_greedy_family_issues/13643941 Cowboys' Tyron Smith revisits his greedy family issues http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_tyron_smith_revisits_his_greedy_family_issues/13643941 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/5/a516292308bdff781fbb9e4f1935d09d2fd88f95/mini/6840772.jpg Breaking News: Dallas Cowboys sign small school cornerback Malik “Fig” James  The Cowboys released one cornerback and added another Friday. Dallas cut Dustin Harris and added Malik James of Langston. Harris joined the club earlier this month as an undrafted free agent. James played in four games for Langston in 2012, collecting two interceptions before suffering an injury that caused him to miss the remainder of the season. James had previously played at Nevada and Cincinnati during his college career. James was dismissed from the team at Nevada last year after he was arrested for driving under the influence and careless driving. Malik James has to take a long hard route before arriving at Langston University an NAIA school.  Malik was a very highly recruited defensive back coming out of high school. He originally signed with Cincinnati before leaving the program.  After spending time with both Cincinnati and Nevada, Malik ended up at Langston University trying to change his life ar... Fri, 17 May 2013 23:20:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/breaking_news_dallas_cowboys_sign_naia_cornerback_malik_fig_james/13643068 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/breaking_news_dallas_cowboys_sign_naia_cornerback_malik_fig_james/13643068 Breaking News: Dallas Cowboys sign NAIA cornerback Malik “Fig” James http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/breaking_news_dallas_cowboys_sign_naia_cornerback_malik_fig_james/13643068 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png No one questioned the Dallas Cowboys for giving offensive tackle Doug Free a lucrative, long-term contract in 2011. The former fourth-round pick had been the club's most consistent linemen and other teams were poised to sign him in free agency. It was hard to imagine him completely regressing as a player and ultimately platooning at right tackle with the inexperienced Jermey Parnell. The Cowboys didn't want to completely give up on Free following his dismal 2012 season, but they also didn't want to continue paying him roughly 7 million per season. On Thursday, the Cowboys ended this awkward standoff by agreeing to a contract that will pay him 7 million total over the next two seasons, according to sources. Only next year's 3.5 million will be guaranteed. The new deal should free up close to 3.5 million in salary-cap room, which could go toward players such as Sean Lee who will soon become an unrestricted free agent. Free seemed to respond reasonably well when he was forced into a platoon r Fri, 17 May 2013 16:34:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/paycut_should_serve_as_motivation_for_cowboys_free/13641013 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/paycut_should_serve_as_motivation_for_cowboys_free/13641013 Paycut should serve as motivation for Cowboys' Free http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/paycut_should_serve_as_motivation_for_cowboys_free/13641013 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5dfdf7bb5aea09c1a6cda72bc50309e511c78e38/mini/5461070.jpg So is Tony Romo going to be spending more time on the job or will it just be more of the same? It's an interesting topic for discussion because the Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager can't seem to agree with the team's head coach on if their franchise quarterback will be having more of an influence on the club's offensive game-planning. To help you better understand what's been said, here's a roundup of public comments that have been made over the last month regarding Romo's alleged increased workload. Jerry Jones talking to reporters at Valley Ranch after the draft concluded on April 27: "If Tony, for instance, would be here Monday through Saturday from seven in the morning to six o'clock at night all over this place then that's better than the way it's been. We'll have more success, and Jason believes that. It's certainly at quarterback but he believes it at the other positions. "Tony is going to have more time, more presence, not only Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jerry_jones_jason_garrett_cant_seem_to_agree_on_romos_involvement/13640929 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jerry_jones_jason_garrett_cant_seem_to_agree_on_romos_involvement/13640929 Jerry Jones, Jason Garrett can't seem to agree on Romo's involvement http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jerry_jones_jason_garrett_cant_seem_to_agree_on_romos_involvement/13640929 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/2/829356d5007ac707c138d64f2b9cb3ddb15ebbbf/mini/6894184.jpg The Dallas Cowboys are going through another defensive scheme change and to cornerback Brandon Carr its business as usual. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs before becoming a free agent.. In 2012, He signed to a five-year contract worth a reported $50.1 million with the Cowboys. Bill Parcells brought the read and react 3-4, Wade Phillips tweaked it to a more attacking style, Rob Ryan brought the ‘46’ elements to the 34 defense. Now with new defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin's brand new 4-3 ‘Tampa 2’. The defense is a tougher concept for a cornerback that usually plays man to man. Cornerbacks in Kiffin’s system play ‘off coverage’ much more as they cover deeper zones down the field. However, Carr isn’t worried about the change; he embraces it as it is what it is in the NFL. Coaches and schemes come and go, but the players have to adapt regardless. “Just the name of the game,” Carr said, via Carlos Mendez of the Star-Tel... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/change_in_defensive_scheme_just_the_name_of_the_game_according_to_cowboys_cornerback_brandon_carr/13638263 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/change_in_defensive_scheme_just_the_name_of_the_game_according_to_cowboys_cornerback_brandon_carr/13638263 Change in defensive scheme ‘just the name of the game,’ according to Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/change_in_defensive_scheme_just_the_name_of_the_game_according_to_cowboys_cornerback_brandon_carr/13638263 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/a/2a7b5ab81f21b98b0e42d79599649f9ff9000c71/mini/6503378.jpg According to Michael David Smith of Profootballtalk.com, Doug Free the Dallas Cowboys’ starting right tackle has agreed to a new deal that will slash his salary from $7 million to $3.5 million this season. In a long battle between the two, Free and the Cowboys stood their ground as long as they could. However, with the eventual need to sign rookies and more veterans when the post June 1st cuts happen, this deal had to be done. The Cowboys had indicated that they would release Free, but the lack of depth at the position warranted it would be better not to cut Free. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:22:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_are_free_at_last_offensive_lineman_doug_free_agrees_to_cut_salary_in_half/13632881 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_are_free_at_last_offensive_lineman_doug_free_agrees_to_cut_salary_in_half/13632881 Cowboys are ‘Free’ at last: Offensive lineman Doug Free agrees to cut salary in half http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_are_free_at_last_offensive_lineman_doug_free_agrees_to_cut_salary_in_half/13632881 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/7/071360d3938b35b3fe3d1c12e58a0616fdb3f293/mini/5513854.jpg According to Calvin Watkins of ESPNDallas.com, Cowboys offensive lineman Doug Free has agreed to a pay cut. Free will earn a total of $7 million dollars for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.  He was originally scheduled to make a total of $15 million. The Cowboys can use some of the extra money they now have to extend to contracts of some of their younger players like linebacker Sean Lee.       Need NFL Tickets? The post Doug Free takes a big pay cut to stay in Dallas appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/doug_free_takes_a_big_pay_cut_to_stay_in_dallas/13632704 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/doug_free_takes_a_big_pay_cut_to_stay_in_dallas/13632704 Doug Free takes a big pay cut to stay in Dallas http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/doug_free_takes_a_big_pay_cut_to_stay_in_dallas/13632704 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/d/5dfdf7bb5aea09c1a6cda72bc50309e511c78e38/mini/5461070.jpg According to ESPNDallas.com, the Cowboys are thinking about leaving Valley Ranch and moving their practice facility. The Cowboys have held their practices in Valley Ranch since 1985. Over the years, an indoor practice bubble and an MRI center have been added to the facility.   In May 2009, the indoor practice bubble was destroyed by a storm, resulting in serious injuries. Cowboys officials haven’t made plans to rebuild it.   The franchise is still committed to Irving, Texas, where the practice facility is housed, but would like to build another one somewhere else in the city. If that doesn’t happen, a move to another part of North Texas is possible.   Frisco, Plano and Arlington are possible sites. Need NFL Tickets? The post Cowboys reportedly looking into moving their practice facility appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:03:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_reportedly_looking_into_moving_their_practice_facility/13632236 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_reportedly_looking_into_moving_their_practice_facility/13632236 Cowboys reportedly looking into moving their practice facility http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_reportedly_looking_into_moving_their_practice_facility/13632236 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png According to Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com, the Cowboys have signed former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove. Cowboys signed DE Anthony Hargrove and waived guard DJ Hall, who was a workout guy last week. Hargrove is a 7year vet with 102 games played — Nick Eatman (@nickeatman) May 16, 2013 Hargrove was signed by the Packers last season, but ended up getting released after being suspended by the NFL for his alleged involvement in “bounty gate.”   Need NFL Tickets? The post Cowboys sign Anthony Hargrove appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:47:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_sign_anthony_hargrove/13632173 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/cowboys_sign_anthony_hargrove/13632173 Cowboys sign Anthony Hargrove http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/cowboys_sign_anthony_hargrove/13632173 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png IRVING, Texas Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys are, in the way he peddles his product, "The Cheese That Goes Crunch." For the 24th consecutive year, a hot subject at Valley Ranch is the seeming discord between something Jerry says and something someone else in power (in this case, coach Jason Garrett) says. The subject: Quarterback Tony Romo's supposed "Peyton ManningRoger Staubach-like" involvement in the offense. Jerry says he is expecting "Peyton Manning-type time on the job'' for Romo. And in another interview says, "What we want to use more than we ever have, is the kind of thing that Staubach contributed on the field." Meanwhile, Jason says: "It's similar to every quarterback situation in the league. I have been a quarterback in this league. I have been around those dynamics. I have been quarterback coach. I have been the offensive coordinator. In every organization you are trying to get that rapport with the quarterback and the offensive coordi Thu, 16 May 2013 11:54:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jerry_jones_cowboys_are_the_cheese_that_goes_crunch/13630706 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/jerry_jones_cowboys_are_the_cheese_that_goes_crunch/13630706 Jerry Jones' Cowboys Are 'The Cheese That Goes Crunch' http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/jerry_jones_cowboys_are_the_cheese_that_goes_crunch/13630706 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/1/5118926d6b76ba4549d969a4f324514a10cefaa8/mini/6896706.jpg According to Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com, Cowboys Executive Vice President/COO Stephen Jones told him that they haven’t made a decision on what they’re going to do with Doug Free, but Eatman believes they’re getting closer to making a decision. If the Cowboys are going to release Free, it won’t happen until June 1st or later.  That way they can save more cap money.  The problem is that I’m not sure there are any better players on the free agent market.  Eric Winston might be, but he won’t come cheap.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Cowboys may be getting closer to making a decision on Doug Free appeared first on Pro Football Zone. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cowboys_may_be_getting_closer_to_making_a_decision_on_doug_free/13625465 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cowboys_may_be_getting_closer_to_making_a_decision_on_doug_free/13625465 Cowboys may be getting closer to making a decision on Doug Free http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/cowboys_may_be_getting_closer_to_making_a_decision_on_doug_free/13625465 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/9/f9543403ed0031947fe8d5166bbc824102e66ba4/mini/Dallas_Cowboys_v_882d.jpg Remember Susie Sanchez? Sure you do — she’s the 39-year-old woman who made the Oakland Raiders cheerleading squad two years ago when she was 37. She also happens to be a mother of three and grandmother of one. That’s right, a grandmother was once an NFL cheerleader and recently went for it again. According to the Dallas Morning News, Sanchez was one of over 400 women to try out for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad over the weekend. Of the hundreds, she was the only grandmother. She tried out for five years before finally becoming a Raiderette in 2011. “The year I was on that team, some of the girls were born the year I graduated,” Sanchez explained. “If you look at the numbers, it’s ‘What am I doing?’” Sanchez will turn 40 in August, and she says she felt like she had to give NFL cheerleading one last shot. Believe it or not, she was not the oldest person at the tryout, as one woman was 41. “I thought why not?” Sanchez said. “I got to go to the big guys. I’ve got to go to the Mon, 06 May 2013 09:19:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/grandma_susie_sanchez_tries_out_to_become_dallas_cowboys_cheerleader/13558310 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/grandma_susie_sanchez_tries_out_to_become_dallas_cowboys_cheerleader/13558310 Grandma trying to be NFL cheerleader http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/grandma_susie_sanchez_tries_out_to_become_dallas_cowboys_cheerleader/13558310 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/efaf71880c89faabd248cccce2cfb98bcb4b3511/mini/Suzie-Sanchez-Raiders-cheerleader.jpg