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Cowboys defense must stop Ladell Betts
The Cowboys know how difficut it is to run against Denver's defense.
So what does it say about Washington's Ladell Betts that he carried 26 times for 114 yards and a touchdown in last week's win over the Broncos?
"He showed what he can do,'' Cowboys linebacker...
Party Pass tickets on sale
Cowboys party pass tickets for the Dec. 13 game against San Diego and the Jan. 3 2010 game against Philadelphia are on sale. Tickets are $29 and available through Ticketmaster by visiting online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling toll-free, 800-755-3000.
Party pass tickets give...
Cowboys Stadium parking lots open at 8 a.m.
With a noon kickoff Sunday against Washington, parking lots at Cowboys Stadium will open at 8 a.m.
Stadium plazas will open at 9 and the stadium gates will open at 10. As a reminder the roof is expected to be closed, but the end zone doors will be open.
Official injury report - David Buehler probable
COWBOYS
OUT - CB Allen Rossum (hamstring), RT Marc Colombo (ankle), S Ken Hamlin (ankle)
PROBABLE - RB Marion Barber (thumb), K David Buehler (toe), CB Mike Jenkins (elbow), S Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb), LB DeMarcus Ware (foot)
REDSKINS
OUT - TE Chris Cooley (ankle), RB Clinton...
Tony Romo on the running game
Tony Romo sounds a lot like offensive coordinator Jason Garrett when asked about the Cowboys running the ball only 14 times last week.
``If a team is going to consistently put eight guys in the box, you'd be dumb to consistently run the ball 34 times into it,'' Romo said...
Safety Alan Ball says size no big deal
Alan Ball, making his first start at safety in place of injured Ken Hamlin on Sunday, bristles when asked about his stature. He's 6-1, 188.
``I haven't been big my whole life so that really doesn't make a difference to me,'' Ball said.
He sounds a lot like William...
Michael Young likes Cowboys Stadium
Michael Young makes his living across the street from Cowboys Stadium at The Ballpark in Arlington as the Rangers third baseman. On Friday, he and Toronto outfielder Vernon Wells got an close look at the Cowboys' digs.
"It's pretty incredible," Young said. "...
Washington prevents big play
Washington sets up its defense to cut off big plays in the passing game.
Going into Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Redskins have allowed only 19 completions of 20-plus yards. That is tied for the second-lowest total in the NFL, behind undefeated Indianapolis with...
Another special teams change
The Dallas Cowboys shuffle of their special teams will likely result in linebacker Curtis Johnson losing his spot. Johnson has had three special teams penalties, two on blocks, in the last three games.
The other changes will be dictated by injury-driven switches in the starting lineup...
Checking in with the Redskins
UT-ex Brian Orakpo has set a Washington rookie record with seven sacks and has made a nice transformation to outside linebacker, too.
Ladell Betts will start at running back Sunday for the Redskins and the magic number is 20. In seven of the nine games he has had 20 carries he has...
Picking up the pieces on the O-line
For the first time since taking over in 2006, Tony Romo will not have Marc Colombo as his right tackle.
As comforting as that has been for Romo, he has talked with Colombo's replacement, Doug Free, about what to expect in his first career start Sunday vs. Washington.
"The...
Ready for a running quarterback
In the last two games, the Cowboys have had to be ready for mobile quarterbacks in Philly's Donovan McNabb and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers.
They get another one Sunday in Washington's Jason Campbell, but the defenders say he's a little bit different than McNabb and Rodgers...
Cowboys move practice
The Cowboys will move their practice to Cowboys Stadium in Arlington today because of the rainy weather.
It is the second time they have used the stadium for a practice this season. Friday practices generally consist of short-yardage, goal line and red zone work on offense and defense...
Wade Phillips doesn't worry about his future
Wade Phillips has never forgotten the words his father told him as he embarked upon his coaching career.
Bum's wisdom: there are two kinds of coaches. Those who have been fired and those who are about to be fired.
Phillips is in the final year of his contract with the Cowboys...
Odds and ends from Thursday
** Kicker David Buehler took part in a limited portion of practice. I have to ask: Isn't that always the case? Anyway.
"He said he was a little sore but he flet like he could go on Sunday," Phillips said. "We think it'll get better as we go."
Phillips...
DeMarcus Ware, President Obama part of upcoming PSA
DeMarcus Ware was one of three NFL players to join President Barack Obama for a game of touch football on the White House lawn earlier this month as part of a public service announcement that will beginning airing Sunday and run through the rest of the season.
The PSA is part of the...
Cowboys Stadium as a boxing venue?
So far Cowboys Stadium has hosted pro, college and high school football games, several concerts, several soccer games and will add college basketball and the NBA All Star Game here in the not-too-distant future.
How about boxing?
It has been mentioned as a possible site for a potential...
Getting Felix Jones involved
Felix Jones' return from a two-game absence because of a knee injury has not gone as planned. He has 23 carries for 92 yards in the four games and has not reached the end zone.
Owner and GM Jerry Jones does not believe it is a health issue but he wants to see Jones get more chances...
Jerry Jones not worried about offensive line
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he's ``not losing any sleep'' over Doug Free starting at right tackle on Sunday against the Redskins. Starter Marc Colombo broke his fibula last Sunday against Green Bay.
Dallas has a veteran line that has played together with very little...
Secondary shuffle
The Cowboys are obviously comfortable with Alan Ball at safety.
They are also comfortable with him at cornerback. So what happens if a corner goes down Sunday and Ball is pressed into duty at that position?
The likely scenario, according to secondary coach Dave Campo, is this: Ball...
Campo says Alan Ball is a tough guy
Here is Dave Campo's assessment of Alan Ball, who will start at free safety while Ken Hamlin is out.
"The one thing about him is he's a ball player,'' Campo said. "He's a tough guy. He's not afraid to mix it up. He's very competitive. He's...
Doug Free: "time to show I can play''
Doug Free's time in the shadows is over. The third-year pro will make his first career start Sunday against Washington.
"It's a great opportunity,'' Free said. "I've been here a couple of years and haven't really had much playing time yet. Now is...
Versatility helps Alan Ball
The Cowboys drafted Alan Ball in the seventh round in 2007 to play cornerback. This off-season they added safety to his resume.
On Sunday, he will make the first start at his career against Washington with Ken Hamlin out because of a high right ankle sprain.
"I've been doing...
David Buehler says he will play
As we've come to find out, David Buehler prides himself on his athletic ability. You saw it at the Scouting Combine when he bench-pressed 225 pounds 25 times. You saw it in the Alamodome when he out-sprinted safety DeAngelo Smith.
So when he bruised his pinky toe Sunday at Green...
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