03/09/2010Bennett shouldn't question his role until Cowboys see his talent start to surface So Marty B. is frustrated because he doesn't have a role in the Cowboys' offense. Who cares? Jean-Jacques Taylor writes in the Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter. Bennett hasn't earned a role. When he does, then he'll get opportunities.03/03/2010If Roy Williams wants to start, he needs to start producing When asked about the team's receivers for next season, Wade Phillips said the "best players will play." It's up to Roy Williams to be one of the best, writes Todd Archer in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys. 02/23/2010Dallas Cowboys have decisions to make on free agents Adams, Hamlin The Cowboys must decide if they can afford offensive tackle Flozell Adams and safety Ken Hamlin or if they should replace them with less-expensive players. 02/16/2010Uncapped season won't catch Cowboys unprepared Though executive vice president Stephen Jones says the team must prepare for a "little bit of everything" with an expected uncapped season in 2010, Todd Archer writes in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys that the club started preparing for this scenario four years ago. 02/09/2010Hall of Fame needs to hold space for more Dallas Cowboys
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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 .
01/27/2010Pro Bowl isn't worth watching The Cowboys have nine players in Sunday's Pro Bowl. Does anyone care? The Pro Bowl is the worst All-Star Game among the major sports, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys.01/20/2010Cowboys' Wade Phillips deserves the extension coming his way Wade Phillips remains a flawed head coach, but he did a good job this season. He deserves the reported three-year extension he's going to receive from owner Jerry Jones, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter.01/12/2010Roy Williams has value in lesser role for Dallas Cowboys Roy Williams has the potential be be a solid contributor at wide receiver, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter. 01/05/2010Cowboys' defense lets playmakers do their thing Wade Phillips has done a masterful job with the Cowboys' defense this season, in part, because of his philosophical approach.12/30/2009Jerry's wish: Dallas Cowboys' fast finish keeps Wade off firing line
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No one is rooting for head coach Wade Phillips to succeed more than owner Jerry Jones, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys. If Phillips succeeds, it justifies Jerry's decision to hire Phillips instead of Norv Turner.
As long as Jerry Jones remains the face of the Dallas Cowboys franchise, the head coach will never have the autonomy he needs to succeed, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Cowboys newsletter.
The best thing about the Dallas Cowboys' loss to the New York Giants: quarterback Tony Romo didn't look like he had any problems playing in December, writes columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter.
In his first two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, Nick Folk was Mr. Automatic. Not anymore. And that has to concern Wade Phillips as the Cowboys prepare to play their most important games of the season, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter.
11/24/2009Marty B's playmaking could energize Dallas Cowboys offense Now would be a good time for the Cowboys to make Martellus Bennett a significant part of the offense, Jean-Jacques Taylor writes in his Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter. Tony Romo likes throwing to tight ends, and Bennett has the athleticism to be a playmaker.
If Wade Phillips doesn't trust the players on the Dallas Cowboys' roster, then he needs to cut them and sign some players he does trust, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter. With Marc Colombo presumably out for the rest of the season, Doug Free should move into the starting lineup.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is in the midst of playing the best football of his career because he's still making big plays, but he's not making the big mistake, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter.
Yes, they commit too many pre-snap penalties and they occasionally struggle with blitzes up the middle, but the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line is doing a good job, and it's time to give it some love, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys.
Wade Phillips gave the Dallas Cowboys the day off Monday - "Victory Monday." Phillips' problem is he's too nice. Phillips wants the players to love him. But his job is to get this team to play to its potential each week, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys.
Of all the deals Jerry Jones has pulled off as owner of the Dallas Cowboys, none has failed as spectacularly as the trade that brought wide receiver Roy Williams from Detroit last season. In his Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter, columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor says nothing else is even close.
By now, many of you have seen the infamous KDFW-TV video from Sunday’s game that makes it look as though Tony Romo didn’t realize his last pass to Sam Hurd was fourth down. Romo did the smart thing Tuesday by getting ahead of this story, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter.
Linebacker Anthony Spencer has yet to record a sack. More important, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys, is that Spencer hasn't convinced teams to stop giving their full attention to DeMarcus Ware, which is one reason Ware has yet to record a sack this season.
Even with a 9-7 season, Wade Phillps (center) and the Dallas Cowboys aren't assured of a playoff spot in the NFC.
It's not up to you to believe in the Dallas Cowboys. It's up to the players and coaches to earn your trust. Thus far, they haven't done it, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys newsletter. Blog: Cowboys Blog: Taylor Newsletter: Subscribe Buy: Gear | Tickets
Nick Folk (right), who had off-season hip surgery, had missed a field goal attempt in each of his first two preseason games.
An apparent 49-yard field goal by Nick Folk in last Saturday's loss to the 49ers was nullified by a holding penalty, but it'll go a long way toward restoring Folk's confidence in his leg, Jean-Jacques Taylor writes in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys. Blogs: Cowboys | Taylor Buy: Cowboys gear | Tickets
Felix Jones' gift is that he can make a hard cut and seemingly be back at top speed within a step or two, Jean-Jacques Taylor writes.
Felix Jones is the most electric runner to wear the star on his helmet since Tony Dorsett, Jean-Jacques Taylor writes in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys. Every time Jones touches the ball, he could be about to do something spectacular. Blog: Dallas Cowboys Buy: Cowboys gear | Tickets
If called upon, backup quarterback Jon Kitna (above) has the arm strength that will allow the Cowboys to use their entire playbook.
If backup quarterback Jon Kitna is pressed into a starting role this season, offensive coordinator Jason Garrett won't be limited in terms of the passing plays he can call, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor in this week's Inside the Dallas Cowboys. Chat replay: Tuesday Buy: Cowboys gear | Tickets