Tom Orsborn
San Antonio Express-News
Brooking: 'It's Wade's team'
posted Wed Sep 8 at 07:49:08 ET
IRVING - Say what you want about Wade Phillips, but he's got the players firmly on his side. The topic of Phillips' popularity came up during an interview session with Keith Brooking. The veteran linebacker was asked if Phillips' playoff win
Cowboys can extend opening day win streak Sunday
posted Tue Sep 7 at 17:23:51 ET
IRVING - A win over the Redskins on Sunday night would give the Cowboys their fourth-straight opening day win, their longest such streak since 1983-86. It would also give Dallas a four-game winning streak over Washington, its longest since taking four
A tale of two offensive lines
posted Tue Sep 7 at 16:50:51 ET
IRVING - The sorry state of the Cowboys offensive line has caused much worry in these parts. Just the opposite is true in Redskins country. Washington's injury-riddled offensive line yielded 46 sacks last season. Things weren't much better with the running
Cowboys need Ratliff to stay healthy
posted Tue Sep 7 at 14:39:55 ET
IRVING - Jay Ratliff was a beast last season, recording six sacks and career highs in quarterback pressures (33), tackles for loss (eight), fumble recoveries (four) and forced fumbles (three). It was a performance that earned him All-Pro honors and was
Ratliff content to lead by example
posted Tue Sep 7 at 14:01:09 ET
IRVING - The players will select team captains this week. Two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Jay Ratliff is certainly deserving of the honor, but he would be content letting linebackers Bradie James or Keith Brooking handle the inspirational locker room speeches.
Are the Cowboys at a disadvantage this week scouting-wise?
posted Tue Sep 7 at 13:08:36 ET
IRVING - The Redskins have a new head coach (Mike Shanahan), a new defensive coordinator (Jim Haslett) and a new offensive coordinator (Kyle Shanahan), giving them somewhat of an element of surprise entering Sunday night's season opener with the Cowboys. "They
Ankle injury could force McNabb to stay in pocket more
posted Tue Sep 7 at 12:03:28 ET
IRVING - Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking is still trying to get over seeing Donovan McNabb in Washington Redskins' burgandy and gold instead of Philadelphia Eagles' green and black. "It is a little strange," he said. "When you think of Donvan McNabb,
Former Cowboys tight end done with football, according to agent
posted Tue Sep 7 at 11:34:57 ET
IRVING - University of New Hampshire tight end Scott Sicko made national news when he turned down an offer from the Cowboys after the draft. Sicko eventually reversed course and signed with the Cowboys. But after being cut last weekend, he's
Is Brooking still an every-down linebacker?
posted Tue Sep 7 at 09:59:05 ET
IRVING - Always-intense inside linebacker Keith Brooking believes he's still capable of playing every down. The topic of Brooking's age - he turns 35 in October - is a frontburner issue because of the uncertainty at the nickel linebacker spot. Brooking
Spears to return to starting job at defensive end
posted Mon Sep 6 at 21:50:34 ET
IRVING - Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said Monday that defensive end Marcus Spears will return to the starting lineup Sunday night at Washington. Spears missed the preseason with a knee injury. He was replaced in the starting lineup during exhibition
Former UTSA sprinter's story 'amazes' Phillips
posted Mon Sep 6 at 19:59:35 ET
IRVING - Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips praised former UTSA sprinter Teddy Williams, who earned a spot on the practice squad as a cornerback despite not playing football the last five years. "If you are going to take a shot on
Hurd likely to become special teams captain
posted Mon Sep 6 at 19:00:18 ET
IRVING - Talk about your turnarounds. Three days after he barely survived being cut, Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd is on the verge of ascending to a place of prominence in the locker room. "He's been outstanding on special teams," head
Phillips believes Dez will respond to spotlight
posted Mon Sep 6 at 17:35:42 ET
IRVING - Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips believes the spotlight that will be on Bryant Sunday night in Landover, Md., will bring out the best in him. "I have a feeling that when the lights turn on that he's going to
Ogletree hopeful role will be expanded after Crayton trade
posted Mon Sep 6 at 16:25:21 ET
IRVING - Second-year wide receiver Kevin Ogletree is hopeful his role will be expanded significantly after the Cowboys traded Patrick Crayton to San Diego last week. "Patrick was a friend of mine, so just seeing him go - start with that
Kosier, Colombo do rehab work
posted Mon Sep 6 at 16:18:54 ET
IRVING - Injured starting offensive linemen Kyle Kosier (knee) and Marc Colombo (knee) did not practice Monday. Colombo is expected to practice Wednesday in anticipation of trying to play in the opener, while Kosier will do rehab work for the rest
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