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Dallas Cowboys: Is There a Silver Lining To Demarcus Ware’s Injury?

Posted: 21st December 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
After the Dallas Cowboys' huge victory over the New Orleans Saints, a lot of the credit deservedly went to defensive end DeMarcus Ware. Ware had two sacks and two forced fumbles, including the one that sealed the victory for the Cowboys. In a post game interview , NFL Network's Marshall Faulk said that Ware looked like he had a "little more energy [than in past games]" in the fourth quarter.á Ware acknowledged ...

What The Folk? Dallas Cowboys Kicking Woes Continue Against Saints

Posted: 20th December 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
Dallas Cowboys kicker Nick Folk's days are probably numbered after missing another field goal against the New Orleans Saints Saturday night. Folk missed a chip shot from 22 yards that would have put the Cowboys up by 10 with 2:16 to go in the fourth quarter. Instead, Folk's gaffe gave the Saints life. Fortunately for the Cowboys, the defense held, but it is obvious the team must go in a different direction ...

Cowboys Owner Jones on Marion Barber: Let Him Finish Games

Posted: 11th December 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
There are a million things one can say about Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, but there is one thing that is becoming indisputable.á The guy knows which players on his team should be starting. Jones' history of making great calls began back before the Cowboys' Dynasty of the 1990's.á Ex-Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson wanted to start his quarterback from the University of Miami, Steve Walsh. Jerry wanted Troy Aikman.áá Three Super Bowl ...

Dallas Cowboys: Just Run the Ball, Stupid

Posted: 16th November 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
And when I say "Stupid", I mean Jason Garrett. A week after calling one of the best games since he became the Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator, the "Red Headed Jesus" called one of his worst. Fans and media can blame the players and referees all they want.á This one lays squarely on the back of the "head coach in waiting".á Yikes, that is scary to even think about. á A Little History It's been about a ...

Dallas Cowboys: Keys To Victory Over The Green Bay Packers

Posted: 12th November 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers meet this coming Sunday at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Cowboys (6-2) are on a four game winning streak after beating the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend.áá They are now in sole position of first place in the NFC East. The Packers are heading in the opposite direction.á The Pack had a terrific preseasonùafter which many had them as a Super Bowl contenderùbut ...
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo didn't have the best game of his career.á But in a big-time settingùprime time, nationally televised game, against a division opponent on the roadùhe was better than his counterpart, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. Late in the fourth quarter, Romo (21/34 307 yards 1 TD 1 INT) found wide receiver Miles Austin streaking down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown and the Cowboys slipped past ...
Tim McMahon of the newly formed ESPNDallas.com wrote an article today on how Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams is not on the same page as quarterback Tony Romo. Now this is obvious to anyone with a pulse, but you can be sure ESPN will beat this dead horse into the ground. ESPN's problem is the Cowboys are playing well, and, for the first time in a few years, there is little ...

Dallas Cowboys: Keys to Victory Over the Philadelphia Eagles

Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys (5-2) play the Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) this Sunday in a matchup of the leaders of the NFC East. Here are five keys to victory for the Dallas Cowboys. Contain Donovan McNabb. á The Eagles quarterback is most dangerous when he is extending plays with his legs.á Demarcus Ware and company must keep contain while still pressuring the All-Pro quarterback. Bracket cover Desean Jackson. á The extremely fast Jackson ...

Roy Williams Needs To “Listen” To Tony Romo

Posted: 26th October 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys traded for Roy Williams in 2008 for a first-, third-, and sixth-rounder from the Detroit Lions.á At this point in time, it is very easy to say the Lions have come out on top. Williams has 31 catches for 428 yards and two touchdowns since joining the Cowboysùa span of 15 games played. The supposed "Number One" receiver is not living up to that role.á But I don't believe ...

NFLPA Speaking Out Against Limbaugh Is About Politics

Posted: 13th October 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
Rush Limbaugh wants to purchase the St. Louis Rams.á The NFLPA chief DeMaurice Smith has spoken out against it.áá The next few months will again show how much politics can affect sports, which we all wish were politics-free. If you think Smith's ties to President Barack Obama has nothing to do with it, then you are a Kool-Aid drinker. Politics have probably always been a part of the NFL, as it is affects ...