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Get dad a Christmas present and wish Mr. Cowboy a Happy Thanksgiving
posted Tue Nov 25 at 12:49:45 ET
From 7 to 9 tonight, Cowboys legend Bob Lilly will sign copies of his book, "A Cowboy's Life," at the Borders Bookstore at Preston and Royal. Lilly originally scheduled the appearance for Oct. 21, but his younger brother Larry died of

Now some good news
posted Mon Nov 3 at 12:20:08 ET
All is not bad. The Cowboys can still reach the playoffs right? Right? Tony Romo returns and that should help the passing game. Felix Jones is also coming back and that should help the run game. Terence Newman is returning and

Changes that need to be made
posted Mon Nov 3 at 12:04:37 ET
The Cowboys have a week off. Thank goodness. Let's look at a few things that need to change in order for this team to get going. 1. Start Roy Williams. He started against Tampa Bay then sat for the Giants. Either

Stock Report
posted Sun Nov 2 at 22:24:46 ET
A ugly loss in the Swamp. We let you know who played well and who didn't. Stock up 1. Jason Witten. He played with a broken rib when he probably should have sat. 2. DeMarcus Ware. Had one sack and one

Blog address moving - temporarily
posted Tue Oct 28 at 16:52:07 ET
Today and Wednesday, Oct. 29, we are moving this blog and all Dallas Morning News blogs to a new set of servers, which will increase our stability and speed. However, during the transition, you have to click to a special URL

Quincy Butler coming back to Cowboys
posted Tue Oct 28 at 15:50:05 ET
With Anthony Henry slowed by a bruised thigh and possibly unavailable for Sunday's game at New York, the Cowboys will turn to a familiar face by bringing in Quincy Butler off of New Orleans' practice squad. Butler was with the Cowboys

Jason Witten takes toughness to extremes
posted Tue Oct 28 at 14:41:26 ET
Jason Witten wants to strap on some extra padding and try to give it a go Sunday against the Giants, broken rib and all. The Cowboys are currently playing without several Pro Bowlers and a very talented rookie running back. Are

JJT: Shameless Plug
posted Tue Oct 28 at 14:19:59 ET
Jerry has really screwed up this backup quarterback situation. You want to read my take, go here .

Is Bill Cowher angling for Wade Phillips' job?
posted Tue Oct 28 at 13:40:31 ET
Sports media blogger Barry Horn has done a fine job chronicling CBS studio analyst Bill Cowher's pointed criticism of the Cowboys, much of which could be considered shots at the coaching. ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio is also fanning the Cowher-might-wanna-coach-the-Cowboys flames. Florio

Brooks Bollinger at Giants Stadium
posted Tue Oct 28 at 12:00:20 ET
Wade Phillips said Brad Johnson will start Sunday against the Giants, but it sure sounded like Brooks Bollinger better be ready to play in the NFC East showdown. At least it would be familiar territory for Bollinger. He was a sixth-round

Jason Witten has broken rib
posted Tue Oct 28 at 11:46:29 ET
According to multiple sources, Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten has a broken rib but he hopes to play Sunday against the New York Giants. The Cowboys are off today and resume practice Wednesday. Coach Wade Phillips said on Monday he

Emmitt Smith breaks the NFL all-time rushing record
posted Tue Oct 28 at 11:37:22 ET
Editor's note: Each week, we'll take a look at classic moments in Texas Stadium history. Oct. 27, 2002 Seattle 17, Cowboys 14 With Walter Payton's brother watching from the stands, Emmitt Smith finally reached football immortality with an 11-yard run straight

Dallas D wasn't more aggressive, just more effective
posted Tue Oct 28 at 11:19:46 ET
Several key members of the Dallas defense attributed their unit's outstanding performance against Tampa Bay to better energy and execution. Wade Phillips agreed. They insisted that there was a good game plan, but they didn't do anything against the Bucs that

Tough times after playing the Steelers
posted Tue Oct 28 at 10:28:53 ET
If you haven't checked out Mike Lombardi's blog over at the National Football Post, you should. The former NFL executuve has a theory when it comes to playing Pittsburgh: you're not the same team the next week. The Steelers have been

Giants DE Justin Tuck wishes Cowboys were better
posted Tue Oct 28 at 10:05:54 ET
DE Justin Tuck, who has emerged as the best player on the Giants' defense, made a big deal this summer about the defending Super Bowl champs' supposed underdog role. He loved the fact that the Cowboys were considered the NFC favorite