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Official 2010 Dallas Cowboys In Season Thread (1 Viewer)
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Andy Herron
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Spears returned to practice last week, along with Brooking, Sensabaugh and Dez.Columbo is expected to return to practice this week once he is cleared medically. It appears they assume he will be.Kosier is expected to miss at least the first game and possibly as many as three, which would put his return following the bye.
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Andy Herron
Footballguy
I'm sure many have seen this already, but I'm posting this for those that have not.
COWBOYS PRACTICE SQUAD
Player Pos.
Jesse Holley WR
Manny Johnson WR
Travis Bright G
Martin Rucker TE
Lonyae Miller RB
Teddy Williams CB
Cliff Louis OT
Scott Chandler TE
Chandler's name may look familiar to some. He was on last year's practice squad.
In unrelated news, NT Junior Siavii was signed by Seattle yesterday.
COWBOYS PRACTICE SQUAD
Player Pos.
Jesse Holley WR
Manny Johnson WR
Travis Bright G
Martin Rucker TE
Lonyae Miller RB
Teddy Williams CB
Cliff Louis OT
Scott Chandler TE
Chandler's name may look familiar to some. He was on last year's practice squad.
In unrelated news, NT Junior Siavii was signed by Seattle yesterday.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
Cowboys 20 Redskins 6
Calling my shot.
Calling my shot.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Sensabaugh said today via twitter he plans to play against the Redskins on Sunday night. Sensabaugh returned to practice last week for the team's lone session, a workout that included pads and helmets. And though coach Wade Phillips said he was not cleared for contact, Sensabaugh said he has tested the shoulder already. Since the issue is whether the shoulder will stay in its socket when the safety lays a hit on someone, there was some uncertainty over when it would be OK to come back. "I figured out a couple times last week when I went with the shoulder pads in 9-on-7," Sensabaugh said. "It feels like it did pretty good. We'll just have to wait and see, but I'm pretty confident it'll be fine. They told me not to have (contact), but I did anyway." Athletic trainers have readied a stabilizing harness for Sensabaugh to wear in case he needs it. "A little something," he said. "But I don't know if I'm going to wear it yet."
Andy Herron
Footballguy
A few notes from Wade's presser today:
Put game plan in today at practice. (Players day off tomorrow, per usual)
Akwasi will play a lot of nickel.
Columbo and Kosier were the only players who did not practice today. (I think they are targeting Wed. for Columbo, but Wade is being coy about it)
Spears can play some NT and will at some point but not Sunday. In returning from injury, Wade doesn't want to press him in preparing for two positions. But he'll start at DE.
Wade wouldn't say how much he would play Dez, but feels confident he'll perform well "when the lights come on."
He simply doesn't want to "broadcast" anything as far as his plans are for Dez. He seems to be playing it close to the vest.
Says "Kevin Ogletree has come along well for us" when asked about him. Says he reminds him of Terry Glenn as far as his route running is concerned (He's stated this before). Likes his deep speed and his hands.
Bets Sam Hurd will be voted as special teams captain.
Put game plan in today at practice. (Players day off tomorrow, per usual)
Akwasi will play a lot of nickel.
Columbo and Kosier were the only players who did not practice today. (I think they are targeting Wed. for Columbo, but Wade is being coy about it)
Spears can play some NT and will at some point but not Sunday. In returning from injury, Wade doesn't want to press him in preparing for two positions. But he'll start at DE.
Wade wouldn't say how much he would play Dez, but feels confident he'll perform well "when the lights come on."
He simply doesn't want to "broadcast" anything as far as his plans are for Dez. He seems to be playing it close to the vest.
Says "Kevin Ogletree has come along well for us" when asked about him. Says he reminds him of Terry Glenn as far as his route running is concerned (He's stated this before). Likes his deep speed and his hands.
Bets Sam Hurd will be voted as special teams captain.
simmonjm
Footballguy
in addition the QB has a bad ankle, should make for a fun game for Cowboys fans.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
I dont get the washington hype anyway. Didnt we dominate McNabb last season when he was healthy and on a better team?
simmonjm
Footballguy
To be fair Washington played the Cowboys tough last year, it took a last second Crayton TD to pull out the win. On the other hand their defense was what made them good adding Jim Haslett as their D-coordinator should cause them to take a step back on defense. I see them finishing 3rd behind Giants and Cowboys.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
I dont think there is any way this team beats out the Eagles for third. They are a last place team and will be picking their next franchise QB in the top 10 in next years draft.
Hastur
Footballguy
They'll be competitive, but will end up last in the division. Between us, giants and eagles, thats 6 losses right there. Maybe they'll split with the eagles. Get McNabb to play for 3 years. This year just to play, next year to mentor/tutor their new franchise QB, and the third year as backup(if mcnabb agrees).
culdeus
Footballguy
You really think McNabb has 3 years left in him? I don't.
Urinal Mint
Footballguy
Hastur
Footballguy
Just wishful thinking of seeing McNabb throw at his WR shoes for as long as possible for the redskins
simmonjm
Footballguy
Maybe I'm crazy but I think McNabb can play for another 3 years, he is only 1 year older than Tom Brady and the same age as Peyton Manning (34). I fully expect Brady and Manning to play for the next three years why not McNabb?
culdeus
Footballguy
He's already proven that he's a shaky immobile QB. He's not getting more mobile. Those other guys have proven their pocket skills. I can easily see Peyton going to 42 or 43 if he wants to. Brady with the ACL it's harder to project.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
The_Underachiever
Footballguy
Rotoworld: Cowboys signed Miles Austin to a six-year contract extension.
NFL Network's Michael Lombardi has it as seven-year, $50 contract, but he's likely including Austin's $3.168 million 2010 salary. At first glance, it doesn't match Roy Williams' six-year, $54 million millstone, but we've yet to see the guaranteed numbers. Austin had been patient awaiting the new deal after he left Williams in the dust as the Cowboys' No. 1 receiver last season.
Source: Tim MacMahon on Twitter
NFL Network's Michael Lombardi has it as seven-year, $50 contract, but he's likely including Austin's $3.168 million 2010 salary. At first glance, it doesn't match Roy Williams' six-year, $54 million millstone, but we've yet to see the guaranteed numbers. Austin had been patient awaiting the new deal after he left Williams in the dust as the Cowboys' No. 1 receiver last season.
Source: Tim MacMahon on Twitter
Andy Herron
Footballguy
6-years/$57 million.ETA: UpdateThe contract extension is six-years for $54 million. Coupled with his $3 million salary he received for his one-year restricted free agent tender this season, Austin's total contract is now a seven-year deal worth about $57 million that will run thru 2016.
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Andy Herron
Footballguy
The Cowboys players voted on their team captains today and here are the results:
Marion Barber, Jason Witten, Tony Romo, DeMarcus Ware, Keith Brooking, Bradie James and Sam Hurd.
And here is the injury report for Week 1:
COWBOYS
OT Marc Colombo Knee Out
G Kyle Kosier Knee Out
S Gerald Sensabaugh Shoulder Probable
OT Sam Young Knee Out
REDSKINS
OT Jammal Brown Hip Questionable
LB Andre Carter Illness Questionable
QB Donovan McNabb Ankle Questionable
S Kareem Moore Knee Doubtful
LB Perry Riley Foot Questionable
RB Mike Sellers Knee Questionable
Among the Redskins "Questionables", LB Perry Riley is considered to be the "most" Questionable.
Marion Barber, Jason Witten, Tony Romo, DeMarcus Ware, Keith Brooking, Bradie James and Sam Hurd.
And here is the injury report for Week 1:
COWBOYS
OT Marc Colombo Knee Out
G Kyle Kosier Knee Out
S Gerald Sensabaugh Shoulder Probable
OT Sam Young Knee Out
REDSKINS
OT Jammal Brown Hip Questionable
LB Andre Carter Illness Questionable
QB Donovan McNabb Ankle Questionable
S Kareem Moore Knee Doubtful
LB Perry Riley Foot Questionable
RB Mike Sellers Knee Questionable
Among the Redskins "Questionables", LB Perry Riley is considered to be the "most" Questionable.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Colombo and Kosier out for a big road game, I don't like that. Inexperienced linemen on the road is a recipe for disaster, what a bummer. This game will be tight and IF won, will be won by the Dallas defense. They will need to get consistent pressure on McNabb and look for S. Moss lined up in the slot. I think he's the guy who could hurt us. Obviously turnovers in a game like this will be huge, getting shortened fields and taking advantage of it. Lose the turnover battle on the road, you will lose. Let the defense play their game, don't make the big mistake as point will be a premium I believe in this game.
Routilla
Footballguy
I kind of think the offense determines this game. Bryant's presence will create space for the other receivers. It will not be easy for DEFs to double Austin, Witten and Dez. Romo just has to deliver the ball to the guy in single coverage and burn the WAS DEF early and often. I think we win by 10+.
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Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Fair enough Routilla, I think if we're counting on a rookie WR to be a large part of this potential victory we're in big trouble.
Routilla
Footballguy
He doesn't have to catch a lot of passes to impact the WAS coverage. Romo was connecting with him early in camp in single coverage situations and I think if he gets a 3rd CB as a defender he will make at least one big catch. That will be enough to strain the WAS coverage as Witten and/or Austin may get a little more room on their routes. JMO.
Manster
Footballguy
i wish i shared your optimism.the fact is, this version of the Cowboys has not played well with O-line injury.the skins are a tough division game no matter how you slice it. and their D isnt half bad.i could see this game going either way.
Andy Herron
Footballguy
I'm going to play the Jimmy Johnson card here and remind everybody that there are three phases to a football game of which you need to win two of the three to give your team a chance to ultimately win the game: Offense, Defense and Special Teams. Jimmy used to remind us of this all the time and it has always stuck with me because he was right. People have a tendency to overlook special teams far too often. Heck, even Bob Sturm neglected to mention it in this very nice game preview he wrote up here:http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/091110dnsposturm.4558032.html
Funny how just a year ago special teams was all the buzz here in Dallas. From the acquisition of special teams coach Joe DeCamillis to the "perceived" special teams draft of 2009, including drafting a kicker solely as a kickoff specialist. Wow, now it's almost as if we all take it for granted when it was such a glaring concern by the end of the 2008 season.
Let me be clear here. I'm not trying to belittle anybody here. I'm just simply making an observation. This has become an exciting part of the Cowboys game. Big plays can come out of special teams and I think we'll see that tomorrow night. Between that unit and the defense, I feel pretty confident that those two units will deliver this particular victory. Our special teams are pretty damn good (remember?), and now we have Akwasi Owusu-Ansah returning kicks and we will see Dez Bryant returning punts. If Buehler hits his field goal attempts this unit should shine, coverage units included.
I'm going to say something like Dallas 20, Washington 6.
Funny how just a year ago special teams was all the buzz here in Dallas. From the acquisition of special teams coach Joe DeCamillis to the "perceived" special teams draft of 2009, including drafting a kicker solely as a kickoff specialist. Wow, now it's almost as if we all take it for granted when it was such a glaring concern by the end of the 2008 season.
Let me be clear here. I'm not trying to belittle anybody here. I'm just simply making an observation. This has become an exciting part of the Cowboys game. Big plays can come out of special teams and I think we'll see that tomorrow night. Between that unit and the defense, I feel pretty confident that those two units will deliver this particular victory. Our special teams are pretty damn good (remember?), and now we have Akwasi Owusu-Ansah returning kicks and we will see Dez Bryant returning punts. If Buehler hits his field goal attempts this unit should shine, coverage units included.
I'm going to say something like Dallas 20, Washington 6.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
Its my understanding that Felix is returning kicks and Dez punts. AOA backs up both guys.
But you're right, special teams are very important. Our coverage units were very strong last year. Our returns and FG, not so much. Hopefully this will improve this year. I'm still quite worried about FGs.
But I think the most glaring thing we're all nervous about is the oline. Other issues right now seem somewhat minor.
But you're right, special teams are very important. Our coverage units were very strong last year. Our returns and FG, not so much. Hopefully this will improve this year. I'm still quite worried about FGs.
But I think the most glaring thing we're all nervous about is the oline. Other issues right now seem somewhat minor.
killrobotkill
Footballguy
That was a great preview you linked to. I was thinking along the same lines, like Dallas 13 - Washington 12. A close, dirty, ugly win.
The Hardline
Footballguy
cowboysin07
Footballguy
Dallas 20 Skins 10
Mustang Man
Footballguy
Dallas comes out blazing on defense in this game. It is close for the first quarter but the defense will make a big play, return for a score or give the offense a very short field. Then the game will swing to the Cowboys pretty fast.
34-17
34-17
Andy Herron
Footballguy
Here we go! 
Bring on McNabb and the rest of those jokers in Washington.
Bring on McNabb and the rest of those jokers in Washington.
Tyrion
Footballguy
I think it's official. St. Louis won the Carpenter for Barron trade. At least they cut Bobby before he could cost them a game.
If I was Wade I would tell Barron to find his own way home. And by home, I mean the place he lives when he is not in Dallas. They should just roll with Brewster until Columbo gets back.
If I was Wade I would tell Barron to find his own way home. And by home, I mean the place he lives when he is not in Dallas. They should just roll with Brewster until Columbo gets back.
simmonjm
Footballguy
:X I will add that in most cases it is ridiculous to say cut player X because of a mistake but in this case (Alex Barron) I truly believe it is justified. How in the hell did he beat out Brewster?
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Might be a long year. The play calling was horrible, the kicker is still crappy, oline is dinged with no depth, just a lot of dumb plays and dumb coaching. I think I've had it with this group. That first half was so freaken bad, then that stupid TD Washington got on the last play of the half. The Nfc East isn't any good this year. The Eagles are a .500 team, The Skins are terrible, the Giants are a borderline wild card type team and you have the underachieving Cowboys.
The coaching staff made the decision not to kneel at the end of the first half. Romo shouldn't have pitched it out, Choice shouldn't have tried to make something happen, but they shouldn't have been in that position.
The game plan should have called for more chipping of whoever was on Barron especially in the 4th quarter.
Should have gone for it on 4th earlier in the game.
The game plan should have called for more chipping of whoever was on Barron especially in the 4th quarter.
Should have gone for it on 4th earlier in the game.
Manster
Footballguy
i almost kind of saw that coming..............know what i mean? i literally was thinking about an offensive penaltly ending the game just before it played out.
alex barron is a true liability on the O-line.
he should be jobless tomorrow, period.
and that bullcrap at the end of the 1st half is inexcusable. this team is undisciplined and poorly coached.
for as well as the defense played, the mental mistakes by both coaches and players cost us a big division game on the road.
alex barron is a true liability on the O-line.
he should be jobless tomorrow, period.
and that bullcrap at the end of the 1st half is inexcusable. this team is undisciplined and poorly coached.
for as well as the defense played, the mental mistakes by both coaches and players cost us a big division game on the road.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
Now we know why he was traded for only Bobby Carpenter.
And we get yet another reminder why Parcells retired, saying he couldn't get past the stupid mistakes.
Week 1 is always overanalyzed and over estimated. But some of these issues were known before. Like Bankerguy said, its going to be a long week.
And we get yet another reminder why Parcells retired, saying he couldn't get past the stupid mistakes.
Week 1 is always overanalyzed and over estimated. But some of these issues were known before. Like Bankerguy said, its going to be a long week.
Routilla
Footballguy
Hopefully this is a wake up call. But the play calling at the end of the 1st half is inexcusable. No way are you calling pass plays with no TOs on your own side of the field with less than 30 seconds left on the clock. As bad of a loss as I can remember. Give the Skins credit, they did not beat themselves.
culdeus
Footballguy
How about there are too many weapons and nothing up front? Instead of drafting guys like Dez, and McGee, and other shiny pieces we don't need how about getting a few lineman every once in awhile? Is that so hard? Garrett just thinks that he has to spread the ball around too much. This season isn't a lost cause yet. I think the NFC is going to beat itself up to the point where 9-7 gets you a wild card, and 11 wins gets you out of the first round. I wouldn't be stunned to see a 7-9 division winner either out of the West.
simmonjm
Footballguy
I would argue that Dallas realizes it needs to restock the o-line with youth and were thwarted in their attempts in the past couple of drafts. They had Unger on thier radar but Seattle took him a pick before theirs, and by all accounts they were high on Iupati but 49ers grabbed him before their pick. Love it or hate it the Cowboys draft for value not position and you really cannot argue with the results as they are among the best in the league in the past 2-3 years.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
It always cracks me up to think that the Saints' 5-11 interim head coach from 1985 and the guy who substitued Rob Johnson for Doug Flutie in Flutie's best NFL season is Jerry Jones' choice to coach "America's Team."
Manster
Footballguy
i think this is spot on. i'd like to see some big time O-linemen drafted in the first couple rounds.culdeus said:
when Kosier and Columbo get back we should be MUCH better. BUT, unless we have Gurode, Columbo, Davis, Kosier, and Free playing, we prolly dont have much of a chance.
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