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03/01/2010

Worst Cowboys free-agent signings: No. 5 Terrell Owens

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Owner-general manager Jerry Jones gave Terrell Owens the 3-year contract. The more security Owens has, the more likely he is to become a disruptive influence.

Best Cowboys free-agent signings: No. 5 Terrell Owens

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On the field, it was hard to argue with what Terrell Owens did. You cannot separate the production from the distraction when talking about his time with the Cowboys.

Another sign the Cowboys made the right call on DeMarcus Ware
DeMarcus Ware and Shawne Merriman will be forever linked because of the 2005 draft. And look at how the teams have handled their star outside linebackers.

Change is good for the Cowboys but do it all year long
Jerry Jones promises change for the Cowboys in 2010. He said there will be 10 or 11 new faces on hand and that he wants his players "nervous," as in worried about their jobs. Couple of points here: Why only 10 or 11 new faces? Make it more.

Sean Payton drinks Jerry Jones' wine, leaves note

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New Orleans coach Sean Payton and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wanted the same bottle of wine. As in the 2009 season, Payton came out on top.

Age and contract catching up to Flozell Adams?
Jerry Jones sees a need for "obvious improvement'' in the offensive line heading into next season. When asked about left tackle Flozell Adams, the Cowboys owner paused for 14 seconds before he formed an answer.

Jerry Jones-Sean Payton, take two
Our earlier post about the little joke New Orleans coach Sean Payton played on the Cowboys and Jerry Jones is a good one. Jones will get him back. But I don't think he was upset.

Columnist: Why 'crazy' Cowboy Charles Haley isn't a Hall of Famer; Emmitt Smith is selfish and overrated
Jeff Pearlman of SI.com writes why Charles Haley should be in the Hall of Fame and blames Haley's bipolar disorder as one of the reasons why he did not get elected last month.

Cowboys' roster analysis: The safeties
Free agency begins Friday. In the 10th of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Gerry Fraley looks at the safeties.

02/28/2010

Cowboys' roster analysis: The cornerbacks

Cowboys cornerbacks Terence Newman (41) and Mike Jenkins (21) both had strong performances last season.
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Free agency begins March 5. In the ninth of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Todd Archer looks at the cornerbacks.

Jerry Jones: 'I want our players nervous'

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not satisfied with the 2009 season.
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Jerry Jones wants everyone to know he's not content with his team. The Cowboys owner expects to see 10 or 11 new faces contributing next season.

02/27/2010

Cowboys' roster analysis: The inside linebackers

Cowboys inside linebacker Keith Brooking (51) had a strong 2009 season with 156 tackles and four sacks, and he was one of the team's inspirational leaders.
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Free agency begins March 5. In the eighth of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, David Moore looks at the inside linebackers.

Wade Phillips believes David Buehler can be Cowboys' kicker
The Cowboys have David Buehler and Connor Hughes under contract for the 2010 season. Phillips said it's possible the club could add another kicker this off-season.

02/28/2010

'Pacman' Jones schedules workout for NFL teams
Adam "Pacman" Jones will work out for NFL scouts March 19, a source told NFL.com. The cornerback will hold a pro day-style workout in New Orleans following Tulane's pro day.

Cowboys can't afford to become complacent
The Dallas Cowboys are confident heading into this off-season, but that confidence is tempered by a 34-3 loss to Minnesota in the second round of the playoffs. That should keep the team from becoming complacent.

UT safety Earl Thomas: Cowboys his favorite team
Earl Thomas grew up in Texas. He played his college ball at the University of Texas. And his favorite NFL team growing up was the Cowboys.

02/27/2010

Cowboys' Wade Phillips likes having extra preseason game
Training camp will be one week longer than usual since the Cowboys face Cincinnati in the Hall of Fame Game.

Bills decline to offer ex-Cowboy Terrell Owens a contract
Terrell Owens is on the market after the Buffalo Bills announced Saturday they do not plan to offer him a contract.

Oklahoma's Sam Bradford: 'I'm close to 85 percent'
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford won't throw at this combine, but he's in Indianapolis to meet with teams and diminish concerns about his injured shoulder.

02/26/2010

Cowboys could play Ogletree, Crayton over Roy Williams
Wade Phillips said his confidence in receiver Roy Williams remains high.

Irvin's attorney says suit vs. ESPN being considered
The attorney for Michael Irvin indicated Friday that his client is considering a legal joust with a former employer, ESPN.

Wade Phillips riding a wave of optimism about Cowboys
Wade Phillips is clearly at ease, writes David Moore. The Cowboys' coach arrives at the NFL combine with job security and a defense on the rise.

Last year's draft did little to help Dallas Cowboys in 2009

Cowboys think tank enjoys a moment during the 2009 draft.
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Let’s take a look back at last year’s draft picks that ended up making the final roster, spent the year on injured reserve or the physically unable to perform list or practice squad, writes Todd Archer.

Emotional Michael Irvin pleased with findings on charges
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin said today that he is ``so pleased'' with the Broward County, Fla., State Attorney's office not to pursue rape charges against him.

Stephen Jones: Cowboys can draft without a focus on position
Executive vice president Stephen Jones characterizes the Cowboys approach to free agency this year as opportunistic rather than aggressive. If something makes sense -- and cents -- they will do it, but the club will not actively pursue a player once hunting season begins on March 5.

Draft prospect Bruce Campbell hasn't talked to Dallas Cowboys
If you follow the multitutde of mock drafts out there, you will notice some of them project the Cowboys taking Maryland offensive lineman Bruce Campbell in the first round.

Cowboys' roster analysis: Team could add outside LB

Anthony Spencer (right) teamed with DeMarcus Ware, not pictured, for 12 sacks, 57 tackles and seven forced turnovers in the final eight regular-season games of the 2009 season.
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Free agency begins March 5. In the seventh of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Gerry Fraley takes at look at the outside LBs.

Deon Anderson's status on team still unclear
Fullback Deon Anderson was arrested earlier this month and charged with deadly conduct, a Class A misdemeanor, for waving a gun at a person in a parking lot.

Decisions to be made on Flozell Adams and Ken Hamlin?
Over the next few days, the Cowboys will discuss if there are any young players who have put themselves in position to push higher-priced veterans off the roster. Think back to Greg Ellis and Anthony Spencer from last season.

02/25/2010

Cowboys' roster analysis: The defensive tackles

Dallas' Jay Ratliff was named an All-Pro for the first time in his career. He had 83 tackles, seven sacks and 33 quarterback hurries in 2009.
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Free agency begins March 5. In the sixth of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Todd Archer takes at look at the defensive tackles.

As uncapped era looms, Cowboys ponder value of Miles Austin
Miles Austin's status tops the list of a Cowboys off-season that places the premium on keeping their house in order and on the draft over free agency, writes David Moore.

Dallas Cowboys decide against franchise status for wide receiver Miles Austin
Wide receiver Miles Austin will play on a one-year, $3.168 million contract for the Dallas Cowboys in 2010 — assuming no other team makes him an offer when he hits restricted free agency next week.

Witten is looking forward to USO tour of Asia
Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten will spend part of his off-season in Southwest Asia as part of the NFL-USO tradition that started more than 40 years ago.

Will Dolphins have interest in Miles Austin in free agency?
Miami's Bill Parcells and Jeff Ireland were with the Cowboys when they signed an undrafted wide receiver named Miles Austin. The Dolphins need to upgrade their receivers.

Is Tony Romo a cause of Cowboys' offensive line penalties?
The common denominator to the teams with the fewest pre-snap penalties is a quarterback who has won a Super Bowl.

Archive: Jerry Jones buys Dallas Cowboys, fires Tom Landry

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It's been 21 years since Arkansas oil man Jerry Jones bought the Dallas Cowboys, fired Tom Landry and earned the international spotlight as one of the world's most visible and charismatic sports owners.

02/24/2010

Cowboys' roster analysis: The defensive ends

Dallas' Marcus Spears (right) had a career-high 2.5 sacks last season.
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Free agency begins March 5. In the fifth of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, David Moore takes at look at the defensive ends.

02/25/2010

Cowboys don't use franchise tag on Miles Austin
Three o'clock came and went and the Cowboys didn't place the franchise tag on Miles Austin . Not that they really considered it anyway.

02/24/2010

South Florida prosecutors won't file rape charges against ex-Cowboy Michael Irvin
South Florida prosecutors said Wednesday they will not file rape charges against former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin.

Chat replay: Todd Archer on the Dallas Cowboys

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Dallas Cowboys blogger Todd Archer answered your questions about the team today.

Cowboys to play Bengals in HOF game

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The Dallas Cowboys will face the Cincinnati Bengals in the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game the same weekend as Emmitt Smith is to be inducted.

Why Dallas Cowboys might draft Leigh Tiffin
With Chris Boniol added as a kicking consultant, do not be surprised if the Dallas Cowboys use a draft choice on kicker Leigh Tiffin of Alabama.

02/25/2010

Cowboys Jason Witten to visit U.S. troops in Southwest Asia
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is among four players who will visit military bases in Southwest Asia this offseason as part of the NFL's annual USO tour.

02/23/2010

Cowboys' roster analysis: The offensive line

Doug Free (right) played well in Marc Colombo's seven-game absence and could go into camp as the left tackle if the Cowboys decide to part ways with Flozell Adams.
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Free agency begins March 5. In the fourth of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Todd Archer takes at look at the offensive line.

02/25/2010

Cowboys' Jason Witten to tour with USO this off-season
Jason Witten will be spending part of his off-season in Southwest Asia as part of the NFL-USO tradition that started more than 40 years ago.

02/23/2010

Chris Boniol to work with Dallas Cowboys kickers
The most efficient kicker in club history will tutor the player the Cowboys hope will kick for them into the future. Chris Boniol returns as a consultant to work with David Buehler and anyone else who challenges for the job.

Cowboys' roster analysis: The tight ends

Archer: Would Cowboys consider releasing Flozell Adams, Ken Hamlin?

Archer: Why Julius Peppers would't make sense for Cowboys

Archer: Tashard Choice, Kevin Ogletree need more touches

Archer: It's time Marcus Spears got his due

Archer: Here is Cowboys' road to improvement in 2010

Cowboys hire former kicker Chris Boniol as consultant
On a day when Nick Folk signed a one-year deal with the New York Jets, the Cowboys have brought in Chris Boniol to be a kicking consultant.

Archer: Can David Buheler be the answer at kicker?

Report: Former Cowboys kicker Nick Folk joins Jets
Folk made 79 percent of his field goal attempts in three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys but finished the 2009 season making 18 of 28. including only three of his last seven attempts. He was out after the Cowboys beat the Saints in Week 15.

02/22/2010

Cowboys' roster analysis: The wide receivers

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Free agency begins March 5. In the third of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Gerry Fraley takes at look at the wide receivers.

Cowboys won't make a play for Tomlinson
None of the Cowboys' running backs are better than LaDainian Tomlinson was at his best, but he's no longer at his best. If he had a lot left, San Diego would not have cut him.

Cowboys' roster analysis: The running backs

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Free agency begins March 5. In the second of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Gerry Fraley takes at look at the running backs.

Chat replay: Kevin Sherrington on Dallas sports, Olympics

Brendon Haywood gives the Mavericks a new look.
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Kevin Sherrington, SportsDay columnist for The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about Dallas-area sports today.

Jerry Jones: I want Cowboys Stadium to be the 'Madison Square Garden' of boxing
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently talked about the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey fight at Cowboys Stadium on March 13 to ESPN Radio:

Jerry Jones: On Cowboys, partying with LeBron and Jay-Z
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones joined ESPN Radio in Dallas recently. Some highlights of the conversation.

Tashard Choice on Cowboys RBs, playing 'Call of Duty' all day
Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice recently appeared on The Ticket radio station in Dallas. Some highlights.

Cowboys nose tackle: 2011 Super Bowl 'I believe is our time'
Dallas Cowboys' nose tackle Jay Ratliff interviewed on Sirius XM radio recently. Some comments.

02/19/2010

Cowboys' roster analysis: The quarterbacks

With Tony Romo (right) leading the way, backed up by Jon Kitna (center) and Stephen  McGee, the Cowboys are in good shape at the quarterback position.
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Free agency begins March 5. In the first of an 11-part series examining the Cowboys' positional needs, Todd Archer takes at look at the quarterbacks.

02/18/2010

Here's why Miles Austin will be a Cowboy in 2010

Receiver Miles Austin led Jerry Jones' team in 2009 with 81 catches for 1,320 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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Todd Archer details why the Cowboys don’t have to make Miles Austin their franchise player.

02/19/2010

Cowboys offensive line woes caused by Marc Colombo, too.
Dallas Cowboys offensive left tackle Flozell Adams has rightfully been criticized on his penchant for false starts. Adams had six false-start penalties last season, ranking among the league's top five in the category for the third consecutive seasons.

02/20/2010

Ex-Cowboys aide Clancy Pendergast is hired at Cal
UC-Berkeley hired former Cowboys assistant Clancy Pendergast as defensive coordinator.

02/18/2010

Cowboys fan: Philadelphia airport security targeted me because of my Cowboys jersey
A Dallas Cowboys fan believes TSA screeners pulled her out of security line for additional searches at Philadelphia International Airport because of her Cowboys jersey, a CBS local television station reported.

Cowboys could spend portion of training camp in Oxnard, Calif.
Could the Cowboys be heading back to Oxnard, Calif., for at least part of training camp?

Cowboys' DeCamillis wants to ease pain in his neck, back
Joe DeCamillis won't join the Cowboys coaching staff at the NFL scouting combine as he seeks to alleviate the persistent pain in his neck and back.

Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware, Alan Ball and Duke Preston have surgery
Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware had foot surgery Thursday, but he wasn't the only Cowboy to have surgery.

02/17/2010

Cowboys questions? Todd Archer has your answers

Marion Barber's (right) injury problems are one reason Todd Archer says he wouldn't consider trading running back Tashard Choice (left).
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Would Cowboys trade Tashard Choice or Marion Barber? That a question Todd Archer tackled in his on-line chat.

02/18/2010

Keith O'Quinn returning to Cowboys as staff assistant
Keith O'Quinn, who had been a pro scout for the Cowboys from 2006-08 before joining Cleveland's front office last season, is returning as an offensive staff assistant.

02/17/2010

Cowboys would be interested in Mavs game at stadium
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has stated his interest in staging a regular season or playoff game at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys return that interest.

02/16/2010

Cowboys' Miles Austin staying put, Jones vows
The Cowboys will have to place a restricted free-agent tender on wide receiver Miles Austin before March 5, but owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Austin will be going nowhere in 2010.

Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware set for foot surgery
Three weeks after the Pro Bowl, the Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left foot Thursday.

Do the Cowboys have a plan to make Roy Williams more productive?

Uncapped doesn't mean unlimited spending for Cowboys

Mock drafts predict Cowboys will take tackle or safety

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Whom will the Cowboys draft in the first round? Could it be Texas' Earl Thomas? DMN staff writer Todd Archer says the Cowboys' three needs are offensive line, safety, wide receiver.

Will Marion Barber be a Cowboy in 2010? What about drafting Oregon's Blount?

How will the uncapped year in 2010 affect the Cowboys?

Why wouldn't Cowboys draft UT's Jordan Shipley - a bigger, faster Wes Welker?
Who says they wouldn't take Shipley? Don't get caught up into mock drafts, especially at this time of the year. Teams don't really know how much they like or don't like a player yet. The process takes time.

Will the Cowboys draft a left tackle?

How can the Cowboys' defense create more turnovers?

Cowboys FB Deon Anderson's latest slip-up threatens to derail his against-all-odds story
Cowboys fullback Deon Anderson's story tells us that sometimes it can be so very hard to escape the past; that as the old line says, sometimes the past is not dead, it's not even past.

02/17/2010

Ole Miss' Dexter McCluster could fit with Cowboys

Ole Miss’ Dexter McCluster.
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02/16/2010

Why the Cowboys are such slow starters
As the Dallas Cowboys review their season, the offensive staff headed by coordinator Jason Garrett would be well advised to look at why its group gets out of the gate so slowly.

Jessica Simpson still a Cowboys fan, still talking to Tony Romo
Jessica Simpson might have split from Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo last July, but the two are still talking.

02/15/2010

Jimmy Johnson: Dallas Cowboys are in Super Bowl picture
Former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson believes the team has a shot to play in the Super Bowl it will be hosting next year.

02/12/2010

Must-see video: Cowboys' Wade Phillips dancing to 'YMCA' in Miami

Is Wade Phillips signaling a touchdown - or is it a Y?
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Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips may have more moves than you think. Is he signaling touchdown in this photo, or is it a "Y" ... as in "YMCA"? Check out his dance-floor moves.

02/15/2010

Cowboys kicker: I outperformed Shaun Suisham in December
Connor Hughes told a Virginia newspaper that he outperformed Shaun Suisham in a December kicking competition for the Dallas Cowboys but did not get the job because of a lack of experience.

Dez Bryant to the Cowboys? What does Cowlishaw think?
DMN columnist Tim Cowlishaw answered this question and more in today's chat.

Cowlishaw says Cowboys will be first local team to win a title
DMN columnist Tim Cowlishaw answered this question and more in today's chat.

Miles Austin: On the good and bad of playing with Cowboys
Miles Austin: "We get a lot of top, nationally-televised games; we get a lot of exposure; so, that being said, you gotta watch out what you do off the field."

02/16/2010

Cowboys' DeMarcus Ware scheduled to undergo surgery
Three weeks after the Pro Bowl, DeMarcus Ware is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left foot Thursday.

02/15/2010

No Drew in Ring of Honor? What's the deal?
DMN columnist Tim Cowlishaw answered this question and more in today's chat.

Cowlishaw says NFL will play in 2011
DMN columnist Tim Cowlishaw answered this question and more in today's chat.

See Jimmy Johnson going long with male enhance

Jerry Jones eyes Final Four for Cowboys Stadium
With 108,713, the largest crowd ever for a basketball game, inside Cowboys Stadium, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has an eye on the 2014 Final Four that will be coming to Arlington.

02/12/2010

NBA star Chris Paul had 'Dallas Cowboys sheets on my bed'
If the Western Conference All-Stars need a tour guide Sunday at Cowboys Stadium, Chris Paul is their guy.

T.O. scores 10, Cuban scoreless in celebrity game
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban went scoreless, but his Western Conference team beat the East, 41-37, in Friday night's Celebrity All-Star game at Dallas Convention Center. In a losing effort, former Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens scored 10 points, but only two in the second half.

02/13/2010

Cowboys average ticket prices $100 more than lowest NFL team
Dallas still holds the distinction of charging the most for a single game ticket. But some NFL teams are raising their prices. Click here for story.

02/11/2010

Cowboys' formula to improve is simple: Make yards equal points

Tony Romo's decision making improved in 2009. Now offensive coordinator Jason Garrett hopes to get the team's point totals to match their output in terms of yardage.
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The Cowboys improved vastly in terms of limiting turnovers in 2009. Now, Jason Garrett's goal is to get his offense to score points to match its impressive yardage output, writes Todd Archer.

02/12/2010

Former Cowboy Pacman might find home in Cincinnati
Former Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones worked out for the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.

02/10/2010

Cowboys have real shot at Super Bowl XLV and history

Miles Austin will be a restricted free agent in 2010, which will help the Cowboys keep him on their roster in an uncapped year.
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Tim Cowlishaw offers three reasons the Cowboys can be the first team to play in a Super Bowl on its home field.

Why did Cowboys' Martellus Bennett regress in second season?

How much credit for the draft does Wade Phillips deserve?

Tashard Choice: I don't want to leave Cowboys

Tashard Choice.
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Where does Wade Phillips rank among NFC East coaches?

Should Cowboys have drafted ex-UT back Jamaal Charles instead of Felix Jones?

True or false? Jerry Jones is the Cowboys' problem
I really do get amazed that I still get these over-the-top stances on Jerry, even after all of these years.

I understand Jerry isn't perfect, but you can't give him all of the blame and none of the credit. It's silly.

Why hasn't Tashard Choice been more of an option for Cowboys?

How important is a first-round draft pick?

Ex-Cowboy DB named football coach at Episcopal School of Dallas
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive back Thomas Everett was named football coach at Episcopal School of Dallas this week.

What a pairing: Tony Romo and John Daly team up
Tony Romo and John Daly. The Cowboys player and the Cowboys fan. It could be a match made in heaven.

Former coach: Cowboys top pick for Super Bowl in 2011
Herman Edwards believes the Cowboys are the team to beat in the NFC for 2010.

02/09/2010

Hall of Fame needs to hold space for more Dallas Cowboys

Deion Sanders (left), Charles Haley (center) and Larry Allen are three ex-Cowboys who likely will be Hall of Famers in the next few seasons, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor.
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The Cowboys have had five players selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the past five years. The string of success should continue in the next few years, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor .

North Texas officials working on 2011 Super Bowl playbook
Although chants of "Who Dat" have barely faded, officials planning next year's Super Bowl in Arlington have begun analyzing the good and the bad from their trip to Florida.

Chat replay: Todd Archer answers your Cowboys questions

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Did Jerry Jones miss out on a Super Bowl coach in Sean Payton?

What the Cowboys need draft-wise
The Cowboys need a reliable kicker and perhaps another receiver to keep defenses from smothering Miles Austin.

Columnist: Jerry Jones missed out on Sean Payton

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees celebrates with his son, Baylen
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Did Jerry Jones miss out on a Super Bowl coach in Sean Payton?

02/10/2010

Troy Aikman, T. Boone Pickens named to board of College Hall of Fame
Ex-Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and Dallas billionaire energy executive T. Boone Pickens were among six persons named Tuesday to the board of directors of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame.

02/08/2010

Former Cowboy Charles Haley has no regrets about Hall results
Former Cowboys defensive end-outside linebacker Charles Haley said he had no complaints about not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

02/09/2010

Three Dallas Cowboys legends among Texas Hall picks
The co-founder of the American Football League and the man who helped bring big-time pro basketball to Texas are two of 10 new inductees into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Ex-Cowboys coach Bill Parcells congratulates former pupil Sean Payton
Ten minutes before walking into his morning-after Super Bowl news conference, Saints coach Sean Payton took a congratulatory call from one of his greatest mentors.

02/08/2010

Saints turn an eye to Arlington, 2011 Super Bowl
The New Orleans Saints did not afford themselves the luxury of sleep on their first Super Bowl championship before turning their thoughts to Dallas in the wee hours Monday morning.

Our favorite Emmitt Smith memories
We share our favorite memories of the former Cowboy and new member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Cowlishaw: How Saints' QB run echoes Cowboys

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees celebrates with his son, Baylen
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Cowboys get some credit for Saints Super Bowl victory
CBS analyst Phil Simms offered an early shout out to the Cowboys, who can take solace that they beat the Super Bowl champion Saints in December.

Writer: Cowboys will play Jets in 2011 Super Bowl
Gary Myers of the New York Daily News thinks the Dallas Cowboys will face the New York Jets in the 2011 Super Bowl hosted at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

2011 Super Bowl will bring big transit changes to Dallas area

The North Texas Super Bowl XLV host committee site is complete with arches, a center hung video board and artificial turf field inside the Media Center at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
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A temporary rail station in Arlington was among the changes for next year's game discussed by officials at the North Texas Host Committee booth in Fort Lauderdale.
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Cowboys have NFC's toughest road to Super Bowl next season
It might be 2010 Super Bowl week in Miami, but many Dallas fans have their sights set on the 2011 Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. But if the hometown Cowboys are going to go to the big game in their own city, they'll face the toughest road in the conference to get there.

We're on the clock: How Dallas will prep for Super Bowl

Tracy Porter of the New Orleans Saints returns an interception for a touchdown.
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Las Vegas likes Dallas Cowboys' chances to win 2011 Super Bowl
The Dallas Cowboys are the third-biggest favorite to win Super Bowl 2011, according to Las Vegas sportsbooks.

Emmitt Smith flips out at Super Bowl
The NFL flew in the Hall of Fame Class of 2010 for the ceremonial coin toss at the Super Bowl. And former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith became the ceremonial captain of his class when referee Scott Green asked him to flip the coin.

02/07/2010

Saints alive: New Orleans wins Super Bowl XLIV, 31-17

02/08/2010

Good omen for Cowboys: Playing both Super Bowl participants
For the first time since 1995, the Cowboys will play the previous season's Super Bowl participants when they travel to Indianapolis and host New Orleans in 2010.

02/06/2010

'Lead Draw' carried Emmitt Smith into the Hall of Fame

Former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith gets emotional upon his selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Emmitt Smith, the game's most consistent runner, became the NFL's all-time leading rusher by running "Lead Draw" again and again, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor.

02/08/2010

How Cowboys rank in Super Bowl win percentage
How the Dallas Cowboys rank in Super Bowl winning percentage.

02/06/2010

Charles Haley misses out on Hall, but he's making progress
Charles Haley took an important first step in the Hall of Fame process Saturday, writes Rick Gosselin. He was discussed.

Voters pass over Charles Haley, Woodrow Wilson's Tim Brown
As the Cowboys offense of the 1990s received another honor, the defense was snubbed.

02/07/2010

Dallas Cowboys' Haley: No regrets
Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end-outside linebacker Charles Haley said he had no complaints about not getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

02/06/2010

Father to Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith: 'You're living my dream'

Former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith gets emotional upon his selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Quiet words between father and son gave the day Emmitt Smith was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame an emotional weight the former Cowboys running back never imagined.

02/07/2010

Next stop for the Super Bowl, Arlington
Next season's Super Bowl will be played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. That is not lost on Cowboys owner-general manager Jerry Jones.

Cowboys owner Jones eyes Mexico game
On Friday, New York Jets' quarterback Mark Sanchez told a Super Bowl media gathering that one of his career goals is to play against the Cowboys in Mexico City.

02/06/2010

Jones floats idea of Cowboys playing in Hall of Fame game the day after Emmitt's induction
The Cowboys could join running back Emmitt Smith for an August weekend in Canton, Ohio.

02/07/2010

Rick Gosselin: Jimmy Johnson's chances for Hall of Fame remote
In a chat Friday on dallasnews.com, Rick Gosselin was asked about the chances that coach Jimmy Johnson give the Cowboys another member of the Hall of Fame.

02/06/2010

Irvin quiet about civil suit, being fired by ESPN
Two days after it was revealed he was being sued for an alleged rape in 2007 and a day after he was fired from ESPN 103.3 radio, former Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin declined to talk about either situation.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones glad to see Triplets reunited in Hall
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he was glad to see the Triplets - Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin - together again.

Emmitt: 'I truly lived a dream'
"Sixteen guys went before me and one organization believed in me and gave me the opportunity," Emmitt Smith said. "I truly lived a dream because I played for the team I always wanted to play for."

Elite group: Cowboys in the Hall of Fame

02/05/2010

ESPN fires Michael Irvin, but not over rape allegations

Michael Irvin (left)
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Ratings, not a rape allegation are to blame for the dismissal of Michael Irvin (left) from ESPN-FM 103.3, according to station manager Pete Dits. Regardless, Irvin is suing the woman who is suing him, claiming his reputation has been tarnished.

Irvin fighting for his name after woman's civil suit
As a radio host and TV commentator, all Michael Irvin has is his name. It's good to see him fight for it, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor.

02/06/2010

Charles Haley, Tim Brown do not earn Hall of Fame honor
In his first year among the Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, Charles Haley did not earn induction. Tim Brown, a Woodrow Wilson grad and a Heisman Trophy winner at Notre Dame, also did not make it to the final cut.

Cowboys' Jones wants long-term deal for Miles Austin
Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said he wants to sign receiver Miles Austin, who played in his first Pro Bowl last week, to a long-term deal.

02/05/2010

All-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smith built confidence by trusting in his talents
As former Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith awaits a call Saturday that would confirm he’s bound for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he reflects on how he gained confidence in his abilities by going against older, bigger players as a child.

Emmitt Smith's favorite memories
As the NFL's all-time rushing leader awaits word on his candidacy for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he relates the memories that stand out the most for him.

DMN staff picks (2/5)

02/04/2010

Why ex-Cowboy Emmitt Smith is a rare Hall of Famer

On this Oct. 27, 2002 carry against the Seattle Seahawks, Emmitt Smith became the NFL's all-time leading rusher.
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Rick Gosselin writes that few players are worthy of first-ballot election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Emmitt Smith is.

02/05/2010

Hall arrivals-to-be Emmitt Smith, Rice were in it for long haul

The NFL's all-time leading rusher and receiver: Emmitt Smith (left) and Jerry Rice.
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If there were separate tiers within the structure of the Hall of Fame, Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice would be headed for the highest level, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

Live chat: Rick Gosselin answers your Super Bowl and Hall of Fame questions
Rick Gosselin, Pro Football Hall of Fame writer for the Dallas Morning News, answers your questions about the Super Bowl, Cowboys and Hall of Fame from South Florida at 11 a.m.

Forbes: Dallas Cowboys fourth biggest brand in world
Forbes.com has ranked the top sports brands by team, and the Dallas Cowboys are the fourth biggest brand in the world.

02/04/2010

Everything will be bigger in North Texas when Super Bowl arrives
North Texas' coronation as one of the premier sports regions in the country begins officially this time next year when Super Bowl XLV comes to town, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor.

02/05/2010

Cowboys faced with a tender situation
The Cowboys have 13 restricted free agents entering 2010, and if they want to tender all of them they will have to fork over more than $1 million to each player.

Ex-Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson to promote male enhancement supplement
Jimmy Johnson is going to be big enough to claim he uses a male-enhancement supplement.

Cowboys' Miles Austin: On looking like A-Rod and ladies' man Romo
Cowboys restricted free agent receiver Miles Austin talked with thebiglead.com during Super Bowl week. Some highlights:

NFLPA executive director says lockout likely in 2011 season
NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith says the chance of a lockout after next season is a "14" on a scale of 1-to-10.

02/04/2010

Canton-bound Emmitt Smith continues to make Pensacola proud
Emmitt Smith is a product of his Pensacola, Fla., roots. When he goes into the Hall of Fame, a piece of Pensacola goes with him.

Saints' Sean Payton listened, learned as Cowboys assistant under Parcells
A New Orleans Saints victory Sunday over Indianapolis would make coach Sean Payton the third former Bill Parcells assistant to win a Super Bowl since 2001.

Florida woman's lawsuit alleges ex-Cowboy Michael Irvin raped her
A Florida woman has sued former Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin, alleging that he raped her more than two years ago after meeting her at a Fort Lauderdale hotel bar.

And the Cowboys' offensive MVP is ...

One could make a case for quarterback Tony Romo (left) or receiver Miles Austin as the Cowboys' offensive MPV.
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The choices for Dallas Cowboys offensive Most Valuable Player are pretty easy: Tony Romo or Miles Austin. So who gets Todd Archer's vote?

Marion Barber on the hot seat after Dallas Cowboys' season

Marion Barber's stock dropped after his 2009 season.
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Marion Barber must give the Dallas Cowboys a reason to keep him in the rotation at running back.

Cowboys discuss their Christian faith, Satan
Dallas Cowboys lineman Leonard Davis, tight end Jason Witten and cornerback Terrance Newman discussed their faith recently to BPSports.net, which covers sports from a spiritual perspective.

Cowboys hope to drill $42 million in suite lease from delinquent dentistry business
A cosmetic dentistry business signed leases on six Cowboys Stadium suites at a cost of $2.1 million a year. The Dallas Cowboys say it's time to pay up.

NFL reveals its logo for North Texas' Super Bowl

The Super Bowl XLV logo
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The NFL released its design for Super Bowl XLV today in Miami. North Texas hosts that Super Bowl on Feb. 6, 2011. Tell us your thoughts on the design on our Cowboys Stadium blog.

02/03/2010

Emmitt Smith: Cowboys close to being Super Bowl team

Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, will be selected to the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday.
AP

Emmitt Smith, set to be a Hall of Famer on Saturday, says Dallas is "very close" to a Super Bowl.

Cowboys' Deon Anderson accused of pulling gun on man in Addison
Dallas Cowboys fullback Deon Anderson is accused of pulling a loaded gun on a man during an early-morning dispute outside an Addison restaurant earlier this week.

02/02/2010

Chat replay: Jean-Jacques Taylor on the Cowboys, the Super Bowl and more

Jean-Jacques Taylor is part of the media contingent at the Super Bowl this week.
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Jean-Jacques Taylor chatted about the Cowboys, the Super Bowl and more today.

02/03/2010

Emmitt Smith: Cowboys are close
Emmitt Smith answered questions for about nine minutes after making his tour through Radio Row.

Pebble Beach golf pairing: Tony Romo and John Daly
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will play with John Daly at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am next week.

02/02/2010

It's a Super question, and yes, Cowboys are closer

Troy Aikman gets ready to take a seat during Media Day for Super BOwl XXX in Phoenix, Ariz. That was Dallas' last appearance in a Super Bowl.
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How far away is America's Team from reaching another Super Bowl? Not too far, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys.

Cowboys fullback Deon Anderson freed after arrest on outstanding traffic warrants
Addison police arrested Dallas Cowboys fullback Deon Anderson and his brother early Tuesday after a confrontation outside a restaurant, police said.

DeCamillis the best of the 2009 Dallas Cowboys assistants

Joe DeCamillis (right) improved the special teams for the Cowboys in 2009.
MICHAEL AINSWORTH / DMN

Joe DeCamillis was the inspirational and tactical force behind a group that needed an overhaul.

Worst decision 2009 Cowboys made: Dumping Nick Folk

Nick Folk missed seven of his last 11 field goal tries.
G.J. McCARTHY / DMN

Releasing Nick Folk made no sense and is a move that could come back to haunt this team.

Ex-Cowboy Charles Haley's odds of making Hall of Fame don't look bad

Charles Haley had 33 sacks in 64 regular-season games as a Dallas Cowboy.
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Five is a key number for former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Charles Haley in the selection process this weekend for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2010, writes Rick Gosselin. There are only five defensive players on the ballot, which should help Haley's chances.

Dad helps Saints assistant Adam Zimmer with coaching and loss
In the house where Adam Zimmer grew up, a framed photograph of him wearing a Weber State uniform, complete with shoulder pads and helmet, sits on a bookcase in the den.

Cowboys will go extra mile to keep Miles Austin

Should Cowboys try to acquire Shawne Merriman?

True or false? Cowboys can't hire a high-profile coach

Would speedy Ole Miss RB be a hit for Cowboys in draft?

Are Cowboys getting the best players on field?

Why don't Cowboys' big-yardage totals translate to TDs?

Do playoffs overwhelm Cowboys players from small schools?

More fun to cover: '07 or '09 team?

02/01/2010

Best decision 2009 Cowboys made: Dumping T.O.

Terrell Owens played two seasons in Dallas.
DMN File 2008

The Cowboys best decision of 2009 was to dump their controversial wide receiver.

Wife of ex-Cowboys player Jay Novacek found dead after apparent suicide
The wife of Jay Novacek, a former Dallas Cowboys tight end, was found dead Monday morning at a Burleson home. No details have been released on the cause of her death.

02/02/2010

Cowlishaw: Interest in Pro Bowl from viewers, not players
There were at least 33 reasons to make fun of Sunday's Pro Bowl. Right up until the game kickoff on ESPN, anyway, writes .

Competition heats up after Cowboys sign kicker
Six weeks after he worked out for the Cowboys, kicker Connor Hughes has signed.

02/01/2010

Dallas Cowboys VP expects team to feel little effect from new salary cap rules
With the salary cap not expected to be in place for 2010, much could change about the NFL's landscape, but executive vice president Stephen Jones does not believe it will affect the Cowboys much.

Five Cowboys on this Super Bowl list
The Dallas Cowboys are well represented on the list of first MVP at a particular position.

SportsDay's 2009 Cowboys Awards: Special Teams MVP

Dallas Cowboys punter Mat McBriar also had to be a run stopper at times.
TOM FOX / DMN

The Dallas Cowboys had a complete turnaround in 2009 under new coach Joe DeCamillis. But he's not the pick for special teams MVP.

01/31/2010

DeMarcus Ware, Larry Allen among Cowboys on All-Decade team

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Current Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware and former offensive lineman Larry Allen are among the five players with ties to the franchise to be named to the 53-man NFL All-Decade team.

Cowboys have NFC's toughest road to Super Bowl next season
It might be 2010 Super Bowl week in Miami, but many Dallas fans have their sights set on the 2011 Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. But if the hometown Cowboys are going to go to the big game in their own city, they'll face the toughest road in the conference to get there.

02/01/2010

Cowboys' Miles Austin: 'From nothing to something to a miracle'
Dallas Cowboys receiver Miles Austin caught six passes for 49 yards in Sunday night's Pro Bowl.

Oregon columnist blasts Jerry Jones' legacy after practice facility collapse
Columnist John Canzano of The Oregonian heavily criticized Jerry Jones in a recent column for not commenting on the collapse of the Dallas Cowboys' indoor practice facility this past May.

At the Pro Bowl, there's fun for Cowboys, even in losing
The families of Cowboys players and coaches sat mostly in Sections 121 and 122, tucked into a corner of Sun Life Stadium on Sunday.

How the Cowboys fared in the Pro Bowl

Cowboys Stadium would love to host Pro Bowl
The Pro Bowl will return to Hawaii the next two years. The league has yet to decide whether it will be played the week before the Super Bowl or after.

Larry Allen twice named All-Decade
Former Dallas Cowboys lineman Larry Allen was good enough to make the All-Decade team of the 1990s, and he was good enough to make the All-Decade team of the 2000s.

01/31/2010

Former Cowboy Herschel Walker wins MMA debut
Former Dallas Cowboys running back Herschel Walker stopped Hungarian fighter Greg Nagy in the third round Saturday night to win his mixed-martial arts debut.

12/23/2009

Tim Cowlishaw's thoughts: Mavericks, Longhorns, NFC playoff picture and more

Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb and Dallas' Tony Romo may be even more familiar with each other, depending on how the playoff picture plays out.
MICHAEL AINSWORTH / DMN

Columnist Tim Cowlishaw offered plenty of observations this morning on the news of the day, from his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks and the Cowboys' spot in the NFC playoff picture to Texas' Damion James and replay officials. Find it here, and enjoy more of his thoughts every day on his blog.

09/12/2009

Dallas Cowboys blog: Deion Sanders: Cowboys were 'way off' in evaluating Roy Williams

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (left) and Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb face off tonight.
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The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles are playing for first place in the NFC East tonight (7:30 p.m., NBC). Get observations and updates from our writers in Philadelphia on our Cowboys blog.

09/08/2009

Cowboys Insider blog: What do we have here...

Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (81) reacts after dropping a pass during Wednesday's workout.
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Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (81) reacts after dropping a pass during Wednesday's workout.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice gives readers an inside look at what it's like to be a player for America's Team on our Dallas Cowboys Insider blog.

Cowboys Stadium blog: Is there a sport that Cowboys Stadium couldn't host?

Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (81) reacts after dropping a pass during Wednesday's workout.
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Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (81) reacts after dropping a pass during Wednesday's workout.

Keep up with the latest news and information on our Cowboys Stadium blog.

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