Published on: 10th August, 2010
I’ve already posted initial postgame notes and 19 things we learned about the Cowboys after their first preseason game. Below is a collection of post-film study thoughts. Check back later for final player grades. The playcalling was obviously very bland on Sunday night. The Cowboys used only four different personnel packages. They lined up with ...Published on: 4th August, 2010
Emmitt Smith has been consistently portrayed as a “boring” running back. He lacked elite speed and size, and his running style wasn’t particularly dazzling. Heck, most people don’t even consider Smith the best running back of his era, giving that distinction to Barry Sanders. But Smith was the epitome of consistency ...Published on: 1st August, 2010
Tony Romo is overrated. He’s a farce. He chokes in big games. He doesn’t care about football. He’s more interested in becoming a star than a championship quarterback. It’s difficult to convince anyone of anything when these are their thoughts about your team’s quarterback, and I hear them each and every ...Published on: 30th July, 2010
Q: According to your film study, who was the most improved Cowboys player last season? Nicholas Florentino, Amarillo, TX A: The easy answer is wide receiver Miles Austin, and you really couldn’t go wrong in selecting him. He had a touchdown rate of 8.7 percent (tops on the team) and dropped only ...Published on: 29th July, 2010
In the first six parts of my Training Camp Battles Series , I analyzed the future of the nickel linebacker , defensive end, free safety , left tackle ,wide receiver , and cornerback positions. Today, I will take a look at the current battle between tight ends Martellus Bennett ...Published on: 26th July, 2010
Last night, I posted an article detailing why Dez Bryant was wrong to not carry Roy Williams’ pads. Off of the football field, Bryant may still need to do some maturing (although he has certainly conducted himself quite well since becoming a Cowboy). On the field, however, Bryant has been outstanding. Dallas ...Published on: 22nd July, 2010
Recent reports, photos, and videos have linked Miles Austin with actress Kim Kardashian. On Ryan Seacrest’s morning radio show, however, Kardashian denied dating Austin . Image Courtesy of TMZ Kim said, “I’m in a huge love affair with my career right now. I’m meeting some really great people and just trying ...Published on: 22nd July, 2010
The Cowboys are reporting that they have agreed to terms on a contract with rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant. Bryant becomes the first player selected in the first round to finish a deal, despite widespread speculation that he would hold out, perhaps for an extended period of time. Of ...Published on: 20th July, 2010
In the first four parts of my Training Camp Battles Series , I analyzed the future of the nickel linebacker , defensive end, free safety , and cornerback positions. I gave slight edges to Sean Lee, Marcus Spears, Alan Ball, and Bryan McCann in winning ...Published on: 19th July, 2010
NFL Network ranked Emmitt Smith as just the fifth best Cowboy ever . We aren’t sure who in particular created this list, but wow. Bob Lilly, Michael Irvin, Roger Staubach, and Tom Landry ranked ahead of Emmitt. Speaking of Emmitt... we participated in a conference call with the Hall ...