[an error occurred while processing this directive] 08/27/2008

Spears may finally emerge for Dallas Cowboys
Marcus Spears is finally playing like a No. 1 pick, according to Jean-Jacques Taylor. He's had the best training camp of any defensive player. Now he just has to take it into the regular season.

08/26/2008

Romo-to-Owens connection goes long way for Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (left) and Terrell Owens connected on 10 touchdown passes of 21 yards or longer last season.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (left) and Terrell Owens connected on 10 touchdown passes of 21 yards or longer last season.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is not worried about missing Terrell Owens against Houston on a deep pass, writes Todd Archer. "I feel like the best thing that happens to me are the mistakes that I make," Romo said, "because very seldom do I make the same mistake twice."
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Video: Phillips on practice

08/25/2008

Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowl credentials are deceiving

Cowboys running back Marion Barber made the Pro Bowl last season despite not rushing for 1,000 yards.
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Cowboys running back Marion Barber made the Pro Bowl last season despite not rushing for 1,000 yards.

The Dallas Cowboys have to be considered the favorites in the NFC. How could they not be with their 13 returning Pro Bowl players? But looks can be deceiving, writes Tim Cowlishaw, who says the 2007 Cowboys should be viewed as a seven- or eight-Pro Bowl-player team.
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08/23/2008

Barber the finisher could be special as Dallas Cowboys starter

Marion Barber carried 13 times for 75 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 23-22 win against the Texans.
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Marion Barber carried 13 times for 75 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 23-22 win against the Texans.

Throughout his three-year NFL career, Marion Barber has been a finisher. It's his opportunity to be a starter - at last - that makes one pause to consider just how special the possibilities could be, writes Tim Cowlishaw.
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 Photos: Cowboys 23, Texans 22
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08/21/2008

Spark needed from Dallas Cowboys' starters tonight

Cowboys tight end Jason Witten says the team's starters need to play better in the preseason.
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Cowboys tight end Jason Witten says the team's starters need to play better in the preseason.

The Dallas Cowboys don't need to turn in a Super Bowl-winning performance tonight (7 p.m., Ch. 11) against Houston, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor. It's just another preseason game. But is it too much to ask the starters to perform as though they'll be ready for the regular season?
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'Knocks' reveals whining rookie, camp drama
Someday Martellus Bennett may look back at Wednesday night's Hard Knocks and laugh at being portrayed as a petulant child unwilling to follow a simple direction. The Cowboys can only hope their second-round draft choice sees the light before it's too late.

08/19/2008

Man-to-man is a zone of comfort for Dallas Cowboys' corners
With the additions of Adam Jones and rookies Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick, the Dallas Cowboys' coaching staff believes the defense can play more man-to-man coverage.

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