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Dallas Cowboys: With Roy Williams Out, Kevin Ogletree Could Shine

Posted: 10th October 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams will miss Sunday's game versus the Kansas City Chiefs because of cartilage damage to three ribs. Miles Austin will replace Williams in the starting lineup, but don't be surprised if you see rookie Kevin Ogletree get some playing time. Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo doesn't seem to trust any of his receivers other than tight end Jason Witten.á That could change with Ogletree. It is probably safe ...

Dallas Cowboys: Tony Romo Is Playing without Confidence

Posted: 5th October 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
For all the pundits screaming about how bad Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was this weekend, I have news for you. Losing to the Denver Broncos (17-10) on Sunday wasn't on Romo.á If you have watched Romo since his first start, you can see a noticeable difference in his style of play from the past to what it has been the last three weeks.á The difference is confidence. And no, it isn't the weak ...
Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has done a slightly better job this year of mixing in new plays and new formations, but his game plan is still one of the most simple in the NFL. Here are three changes that I believe would help the Cowboys when they get into an offensive rut. 1. Go to the "No Huddle" offense in the middle of a quarter, instead of just when there ...

Dallas Cowboys: Walking a Tightrope Over Disaster

Posted: 29th September 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
The Dallas Cowboys almost made the entire NFL, and its fans, forget about the Washington Redskins losing to the Detroit Lions. Losing to the Carolina Panthers wouldn't have been a "worse" loss, but the Cowboys are America's Team.á It comes with the territory. Instead, the Cowboys squeaked out a 21-7 win over the hapless Panthers.á Things could have been much worse. The same culprit I wrote about last year here, here, here and here, ...

Dallas Cowboys: Felix Jones Is Who We Thought Reggie Bush Would Be

Posted: 24th September 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys had a decision to make.  It was the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and they were looking for a playmaker at the running back position to replace Julius "2nd-and-11" Jones. The choice was between University of Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall, and University of Arkansas' Felix Jones. At first you would think this wasn't even a choice. Jerry would go with his alma mater.   But it wasn't ...

Dallas Cowboys: Media and Fans Should Take a Deep Breath

Posted: 23rd September 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
I realize it's Week 15 in the NFL, with only two weeks before playoffs, but... Wait, you mean it is only Week Two?  With the incredible ratings (16.5) that the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants got on Sunday night, you would have thought that all of the media and fans actually watched the game. However, it seems like almost everyone is focused on the box score. Yes, Tony Romo cost Dallas the game ...

Dallas Cowboys: Witten and Bennett Are Keys To Victory Over Giants

Posted: 18th September 2009 by Chad Hensley in NFL
So much is made of the obvious matchups that many overlook in what could be the biggest difference in Sunday night's brawl between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants. The two guys that may have the biggest influence in the final score could be tight ends Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett—and not for the reasons you may think. The Giants secondary is banged up and depleted (starting cornerback Aaron Ross is ...