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Cowboys Wrap Up Rookie Signings
July 29, 2009
According to PFT, the Dallas Morning News has reported the the Cowboys have agreed to terms with their remaining two unsigned (and uninjured) rookies. Unfortunately I can’t find the story on the DMN website, so here is a link to the post on PFT about it. Via ProFootballTalk According to Todd Archer of the Dallas [...]
Make That 2 To Go, Unsigned Rookie Out For Season
July 28, 2009
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that 3rd round selection Robert Brewster has torn a pectoral muscle and will be out for the season. Brewster is a Right Tackle who played for Ball State. While he has yet to sign his contract, the Cowboys have to sign him to a contract that falls in line [...]
Three More Rookies Agree To Terms
July 28, 2009
The Cowboys seem to be big believers in buying in bulk. After signing 6 of their 12 total rookies in one day on July 24, the Cowboys have followed up with a trifecta of signings yesterday. Now under contract are linebacker Brandon Williams, safety Mike Hamlin and kicker David Buehler. All three agreed to 4 [...]
Dallas Cowboys Offseason Moves – 2009 Edition, Part 2
July 26, 2009
In Part 2, we look at how the Cowboys got rid of the troublemakers and at how the loss of T.O. will affect the receiving corps.
Cowboys Begin Signing Rookies
July 25, 2009
According to the Dallas Morning News’ Cowboys Blog, 6 of the Cowboys’ 12 total draft picks from 2009 either signed or agreed to terms yesterday (July 24th). The players are: Victor Butler, DeAngelo Smith, Manuel Johnson, Stephen Hodge, John Phillips and Mike Mickens. To me, the most interesting addition of this bunch is Mickens, even [...]
Pardon Our Dust
Well, it’s that time of year again. Training camp starts next week and the preseason is almost underway! It’s been a fun summer and yours truly has certainly enjoyed the downtime, but now it’s time to get back to work. Please excuse the dust and construction going on around here as we spruce the place [...]
Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead! Cowboys Cut T.O.
I haven’t posted to the site in a few weeks now, mostly because not much was happening in Cowboy-land (at least not anything good). Then, once things started happening again (gag order, dumping Spencer for Kitna (!), etc) the reason I didn’t start posting again was mostly due to inertia. Now, however, comes news that [...]
5 Points on the Star
Welcome to another edition of 5 Points on the Star, the place where I back up and punt with a link post just so I can get an easy one up on the board. And with that grand introduction... 5 more interesting things from the peak of Cowboy Mountain...
One Down, One to Go: Cowboys Fire Stewart
Well I was unexpectedly away for a week and I come back to find that the Cowboys have (unknowingly of course) heeded my advice to fire defensive coordinator Brian Stewart. I mentioned it in passing when arguing for the dismissal of Offensive Coordinator (for now, see below) Jason Garrett. I believe that releasing Stewart was a very good decision on the Cowboys' behalf.
Demarcus Ware is Getting His Props
Demarcus Ware didn't get the single season sack record. He was mighty close, only 2.5 sacks away at the beginning of the terrible loss to the Eagles that knocked the Cowboys out of playoff contention. Ware recorded zero sacks in that game, but his 20 sacks on the season were still enough to lead the NFL...