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Cowboys eyeing Dalton?
Benjamin Allbright NFLDraftMonsters
The Cowboys were one of 26 teams that attended TCU’s pro day on Friday and came away impressed. The Cowboys had commented during the season that they were a fan of quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton was said to be very impressive during the pro day and is projected to go somewhere between the 2nd and 4th round.
The Cowboys have reportedly told...
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March 13, 2011
Discuss
Cowboys draft needs?
With the NFL Draft a little over a month away and all the labor talks now over the question has become who should the Cowboys take at the number 9 spot? Now while Prince Amukamara has been a very popular choice in mock drafts for the Cowboys, some believe the Cowboys should look at defensive end and draft a guy like J.J. Watt. Tim MacMahon said that why both positions are needed...
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March 11, 2011
Tashard Choice Is Proud Of NFLPA’s Decertification
The NFLPA no longer is serving as the player’s union. It applied for decertification at 5:02 pm ET — or 4 pm ET, depending on who’s time you’re following. The move comes after DeMaurice Smith said “significant differences continue to remain.”
Jason Witten, DeMarcus Ware and Bradie James are the three Cowboys union representatives, but none of...
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March 11, 2011
Letter From NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell To The Fans
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has sent out a letter to the fans to discuss the latest turn of events in the search for a new collective bargaining agreement. Goodell gives some details on the NFL’s offer to the NFLPA and vows to continue working towards a new deal. Here is the letter from Roger Goodell to the fans:
Dear NFL Fan,
When I wrote to you last on behalf of the NFL, we...
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March 11, 2011
NFLPA’s Letter To Roger Goodell And NFL Teams
By now, everyone should have heard that the NFLPA has dissolved and filed for decertification. Below is a letter that was sent to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell from DeMaurice Smith informing the commissioner that the NFLPA planned to decertify. One interesting note: the letter says the union filed for decertification at 4:00 pm ET, while the NFLPA claims the move took place at 5...
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March 11, 2011
Cowboys Targeting USC OT Tyron Smith?
Over at DraftTek.com, a man named “Long Ball” made an interesting observation in his latest mock draft. According to LB, he has heard from two sources that say the Dallas Cowboys have requested more film on USC offensive tackle Tyron Smith than any other team. Offensive tackle is a huge need for the team and Smith is a quick rising prospect, so could there be some credibility...
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March 11, 2011
Jerry Jones Hopes To Have CBA Update Soon
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has been very involved with talks for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and NFLPA. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL’s executive labor committee are currently in today’s session.
“Hopefully we will have something for you in an hour or two,” Jones said, according to Daniel Kaplan of the Sports Business Journal.
Reports...
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March 11, 2011
Von Miller Wants To Be A Dallas Cowboys
In the final weeks leading up to the draft, many NFL draft prospects will be asked if they have a preference when it comes to where they will play professional football. Most will shy away from the question and give a cookie cutter response like, “I will just be happy to get drafted.” This isn’t the case for Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller.
Miller was on ESPN...
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March 11, 2011
Patriots Safety Brandon Meriweather Allegedly Guns Down Two Men
This news may not relate directly to the Dallas Cowboys, but it is still huge news that could soon be making the mainstream media. According to a report on Deadspin.com, New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather allegedly was involved in a shooting at the end of last month in which he gunned down two men. The Deadspin report reads:
New England Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather...
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March 10, 2011
Cowboys Continue To Check Out Cam Newton
The Dallas Cowboys first expressed interest with Auburn quarterback, Heisman winner, National Champion, entertainer and icon, Cam Newton at the NFL Scouting Combine. Dallas spend fifteen minutes interviewing the quarterback and they have traveled to his Pro Day, which took place today.
It unlikely that the Cowboys will select Newton with the 9th overall pick. Not only does the...
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March 08, 2011
Patrick Peterson And Von Miller Appear On Dallas Radio
First-round, and likely top ten picks, cornerback Patrick Peterson of LSU and Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller took time out of their busy schedules to appear on Galloway & Company today. Miller was on at 3:30, but you still have time to catch Patrick Peterson’s interview.
To listen to Peterson, CLICK HERE.
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March 08, 2011
Cowboys Quiet in Free Agency… Accidentally?
For the past two seasons, the Dallas Cowboys have been quiet in the off-season player grab known as free agency. They have avoided pitfalls that have plagued teams like the Washington Redskins. The question is raised however, “Is this by design?”
It has been suggested that owner Jerry Jones is too busy negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement leaving minimal...
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March 07, 2011
Dez Bryant Says Rehab Is Going Well
Sensational Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant had his rookie campaign come screeching to an abrupt stop when he suffered a broken ankle. According to Bryant, his ankle rehab is going well and everyone should be optimistic for his full recovery.
“My rehab is fine,” Bryant said. “I’ve been hearing a lot of stories about how Michael Irvin came off his ACL [in 1989] and how he...
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March 03, 2011
2011 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper, Jr. Releases Post-Combine Big Board
ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper, Jr. released his first big board since the end of the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine. On today’s SportsCenter, a graphic was shown that included the top ten rated players by Kiper. Included in Kiper’s top ten is a lone linebacker, one receiver, two cornerbacks, two quarterbacks and four defensive linemen.
The Cowboys have the number nine overall...
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March 03, 2011
Are Bob Sanders And The Dallas Cowboys A Match?
When news broke that the Indianapolis Colts released safety Bob Sanders a while back, fans instantly started clamoring for the team to sign the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl Champion. There is no doubt that when Sanders is health, he is one of the best safeties in the league. Unfortunately, he is injured far too often.
ESPN Football Outsider Bill Barnwell...
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March 03, 2011
Cowboys Players And Coaches Hold Meeting To Discuss Possible Lockout
It is becoming more and more evident that we will be staring at a NFL lockout with the clock strikes midnight. As a result of the uncertainty that is ahead, the Dallas Cowboys players and coaches got together last night for a meeting to discuss what will happen in the offseason.
“Yeah we had a meeting today,” Cowboys fullback Chris Gronkowski said. “We talked about...
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March 03, 2011
The Glory Days Of The Dallas Cowboys (video)
With only a few days until the current CBA expires and the possibility of having no football next season becomes realistic, I thought it’d be good to look back at some of the better times the Dallas Cowboys have brought to the fans. It’s been a rough stretch as a Cowboys fan recently, but let’s not forget the glory days of Dallas when the team was on top of the...
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March 01, 2011
Cowboys Will Keep Bryan McCann
The Cowboys informed cornerback Bryan McCann yesterday that they plan to keep him as an exclusive rights free agent. He will not be able to sign a new contract until a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is in place. The current CBA expires on March 3rd.
McCann made a big impact his rookie year. He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week once, as well as NFC Defensive Player...
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March 01, 2011
Spears and Sensabaugh to test Free Agent Waters!
Mike Fuentes AP Photos
According to Calvin Watkins ESPNDallas.com the Dallas Cowboys are are allowing defensive end Marcus Spears and safety Gerald Sensabaugh to test the free agent waters before they offer them new contract’s. The Cowboys have been looking at players at the Senior Bowl and the Combine for possible replacements for both.
Spears was replaced in the starting...
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February 28, 2011
Would Harris look good in Dallas?
Brad Briggs blogs.suntimes.com
News broke today that the Chicago Bears have cut ties with 3-time pro bowler Defensive Tackle Tommie Harris. Harris who under preformed for the Bears in the 2010 season, having only recorded 18 tackles and 1.5 sacks in six starts. Harris was due a 2.5 million bonus in June. Harris started in 90 of 104 career games for the Bears.
Despite having...
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February 28, 2011
Ryan Mallett Outshines Cam Newton At NFL Scouting Combine
The Dallas Cowboys have already been a part of the “Cam Newton Show” during the NFL Scouting Combine as they conducted a 15-minute interview with him yesterday. Newton has been a lightning rod for controversy this past year, but that didn’t stop the Cowboys from sitting down with him. Newton isn’t the only controversial quarterback that Dallas plans on talking...
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February 28, 2011
Dallas Cowboys Talk With Notre Dame Nose Tackle Ian Williams
The Dallas Cowboys sat down and met with Notre Dame defensive tackle Ian Williams, who would be a prototypical nose tackle in the Cowboys defensive scheme. Williams is projected to go in the fourth round of the draft and he has experience in multiple schemes.
“It was cool, really cool,” Williams said. “We talked a lot about football and off the field stuff. Hopefully...
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February 27, 2011
Cowboys Will Interview Nebraska Cornerback Prince Amukamara
The Cowboys will be interviewing Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara at the NFL Scouting Combine. Many mock drafts have the Cowboys addressing their secondary needs by selecting Amukamara with the ninth overall pick in the upcoming draft.
The former Cornhusker is open to the possibility of playing in Big D. “I think it would be a very good opportunity to play for the Cowboys...
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February 27, 2011
Marion Barber Donates $500,000 Worth Of Computers To Dallas Schools
Marion Barber may have received some negative attention for his run in with the law last week, but the Cowboys running back deserves all of the praise possible for the good deed he has done. Barber is donating more than $500,000 worth of computers to 21 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District.
The $500,000 in computers includes 600 netbooks and 30 desktop computers...
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February 26, 2011
Cowboys Start Contract Talks With Kyle Kosier & Stephen Bowen
The Cowboys are finally starting contract talks with two of their free agents. Starting offensive guard Kyle Kosier missed three games last year due to injury, but he is the guy who makes line calls and he’d like to return to the team. If a deal is not reached with Kosier, he will become an unrestricted free agent, regardless of the system under the new CBA.
Stephen Bowen is...
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February 26, 2011
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