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Cowboys | Anthony Spencer contract update Tue Jun 18, 03:24 PM
The Dallas Cowboys could reach a contract extension by the end of next month with LB Anthony Spencer. The sides are not close now, but there has been enough momentum that it could get done before the deadline to sign franchised players to extensions.
| Footballguys view: Spencer's performance as a defensive end in the team's new 4-3 defense is an unknown, so we would be surprised if they committed big money to him long-term. |
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Cowboys | Agree to terms with Terrance Williams Tue Jun 18, 02:01 PM
The Dallas Cowboys and WR Terrance Williams agreed to terms Thursday, June 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Williams will be groomed as a long term replacement for Miles Austin, but he might have trouble overtaking Dwayne Harris for the #3 role this year, as Harris had a terrific end to 2012, with buzz building around him in the offseason. Bryan Broaddus, a former scout who writes for the official Cowboys site said earlier this offseason that "Harris along with (Dez) Bryant has made the biggest jump as a receiver in the terms of route running and catching the ball." |
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Cowboys | Jay Ratliff expects to be fine in new scheme Mon Jun 17, 05:32 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Jay Ratliff said he expects to fit in the team's new 4-3 defensive alignment. 'At the end of the day, it's football,' Ratliff said. 'We've played the 3-4 all these years but we had a nickel package. This adjustment shouldn't be a problem. It's not that much of a difference.' Ratliff is moving from nose tackle to defensive tackle.
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Cowboys | Rookie RB Randle had two thumb surgeries Mon Jun 17, 05:08 PM
Dallas Cowboys rookie RB Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State) actually had two thumb surgeries this offseason. Randle has missed all of the team's offseason workouts with this injury but will be wearing a brace for training camp. "I'm just going to have a little brace on there, but I'm going to be good to go [after getting the cast removed]." Randle said.
| Footballguys view: Randle was drafted to be the primary backup behind starter Demarco Murray. He'll compete with Phillip Tanner and Lance Dunbar for that job. Randle is a speedy back (straight line) but lacks the creativity and explosion of top level backs. |
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Cowboys | Miles Austin thinks rest helped hamstrings Mon Jun 17, 04:01 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin said he believes sitting out some practices during organized team activities and minicamp helped him not overwork his hamstrings. Austin has dealt with hamstring problems the last few seasons.
| Footballguys view: "It's one of those things where, you can't not do it and then do it and tell the difference," Austin said last week at Valley Ranch as the team wrapped up the offseason. "But I feel good now." Good news for the Cowboys here. Austin is a great value if he can stay healthy in 2013. His current ADP is WR36 and he's coming off the board at 8.07 in 12 team fantasy leagues. |
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Cowboys | Believe Joseph Randle can be full-time RB if needed Mon Jun 17, 02:16 PM
The Dallas Cowboys believe RB Joseph Randle can be a full-time running back if something happened to RB DeMarco Murray. Randle will have to compete with RBs Lance Dunbar and Phillip Tanner for the No. 2 running back job during training camp.
| Footballguys view: We don't see Randle having any trouble winning the team's RB2 spot behind Murray. Randle has good straight line speed but isn't creative or elusive in the open field. He's not the biggest back so if he were to get an increased workload we might see him split time in some sort of RBBC. Randle is an important player for Murray owners to handcuff if you've got the roster space. |
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Cowboys | Three linemen expected to be ready for camp Mon Jun 17, 02:12 PM
Dallas Cowboys OG Mackenzy Bernadeau (shoulder), OG Nate Livings (knee) and OT Jermey Parnell (hamstring) are expected to be ready for the start of training camp. All three missed some offseason workouts because of injuries.
Link to story Cowboys | Tony Romo expected to be 100 percent next week Mon Jun 17, 02:12 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) is expected to be fully recovered from his back surgery next week and will try to throw some passes to the remaining players at the team's facility.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Cowboys here. When Romo had the surgery to remove a cyst from his back the team felt he would be 100 percent healthy by the start of training camp. |
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Cowboys | Two considered favorites for safety jobs Sun Jun 16, 12:07 PM
Dallas Cowboys SS Barry Church and SS Will Allen are considered the favorites to start at safety this season.
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Cowboys | Danny Coale hopes to be ready for camp Fri Jun 14, 03:16 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Danny Coale (knee) said his rehab from a torn anterior cruciate ligament is going well and hopes to be ready for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Coale is competing for a roster spot in training camp. He's going to compete with guys like Dwayne Harris, Terrence Williams, and Cole Beasley to be the team's WR3 behind Dez Bryant and Miles Austin. |
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Cowboys | Tryone Crawford working at DE Fri Jun 14, 03:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Tyrone Crawford has been working at defensive end during offseason workouts and feels comfortable playing the position because he played it during college. He has gotten down to 285 pounds this offseason, which is where the team wanted him to be at.
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Cowboys | Coaches impressed with Travis Frederick Fri Jun 14, 03:08 PM
Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Bill Callahan said the team has been impressed with how quickly C Travis Frederick has picked things up during offseason workouts. 'You tell him one time, and he gets it,' Callahan said. 'He may err on occasion, but he's not a repetitive error guy. He's not going to make the same mistake twice. He listens, he learns. He understands the situations that he's in and he can fix it on the move. He can rectify them pretty quick. So it's been a real positive from that sense.'
Link to story Cowboys | Expect to consider Sean Lee extension Thu Jun 13, 07:28 PM
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the Cowboys will look at giving ILB Sean Lee an extension.
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Cowboys | Joseph Randle to have cast taken off Thu Jun 13, 04:56 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Joseph Randle (thumb) said he will get the cast taken off his thumb next week. He said he will wear a small brace on his thumb when training camp begins.
| Footballguys view: Randle is a big play back with good speed and acceleration through the hole. He's set to be the primary backup behind Demarco Murray. With Murray's durability history then we could see Randle get a few starts in 2013. |
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Cowboys | DeMarco Murray says he's ready Thu Jun 13, 01:27 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (hamstring) said he feels like he's 'back where [he needs] to be' and is expected to participate in minicamp workouts Thursday, June 13. He missed the first few organized team activities back in May because of a slight hamstring strain.
| Footballguys view: Murray needs to stay healthy through training camp to give the team confidence he can make it through the season unscathed. He's a talented runner but durability issues have held him back through his pro career. The team has rookie Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State) as his primary backup. |
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Cowboys | Tony Romo throwing Thu Jun 13, 12:44 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) was throwing a little bit to WR Miles Austin from about 10 yards Thursday, June 13. He looked healthy.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Cowboys here. Romo is recovery from surgery to have a cyst removed from his back and should be ready for the start of training camp. |
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Cowboys | Anthony Spencer hopes to get deal done Wed Jun 12, 04:15 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Anthony Spencer said he hopes to sign a long-term contract with the team this offseason. He indicated the two sides are not close to an agreement at this point.
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Cowboys | Morris Claiborne practices Wed Jun 12, 04:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (migraine) participated in practice Wednesday, June 12, after sitting out practice Tuesday, June 11, because of a migraine.
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Cowboys | Play caller revealed Wed Jun 12, 11:08 AM
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said offensive coordinator Bill Callahan will call the plays on offense.
Link to story Cowboys | Morris Claiborne misses practice Tue Jun 11, 02:26 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (migraines) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 11 because of migraines.
| Footballguys view: Teams are much better equipped to deal with migraines these days. Claiborne should be able to get back in action on Wednesday. |
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Cowboys | Will sign Jeris Pendleton Mon Jun 10, 06:45 PM
The Dallas Cowboys will sign free-agent DT Jeris Pendleton (Jaguars) and expect him to participate in their minicamp this week.
Link to story Cowboys | DeMarcus Ware thinks move to DE will be fine Mon Jun 10, 04:46 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Ware said he expects his transition from outside linebacker will be fine because he will not have to worry about dropping into coverage. 'Going from 3-4 outside linebacker to playing defensive end is actually a little bit easier because you don't have to worry about a lot of formations in the drops,' Ware said. 'So you get more opportunity to rush the passer, so it's a lot easier, you can be a lot more aggressive because you don't have to think as much.'
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Cowboys | DeMarcus Ware said he believes he could play now Mon Jun 10, 04:45 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Ware (shoulder) said he is not fully recovered from his offseason surgery but believes he could play if there was a game today. Ware is not participating in the team's minicamp but is expected to be ready for training camp.
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Cowboys | Mackenzy Bernadeau to sit out minicamp Mon Jun 10, 03:34 PM
Dallas Cowboys OG Mackenzy Bernadeau (shoulder) will not participate in the team's minicamp this week because he is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. He said he is close to 100 percent.
Link to story Cowboys | Lawrence Vickers will be at minicamp Mon Jun 10, 03:28 PM
Dallas Cowboys FB Lawrence Vickers (back) will be present for the team's minicamp but will be limited to rehab work because he is recovering from back surgery.
| Footballguys view: The 'V' back is a hard nosed fullback who can blast open holes. They'll make sure Vickers is ready to go before putting him back in practice. |
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Cowboys | Tony Romo to sit out minicamp Mon Jun 10, 02:27 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) will not participate in the team's minicamp this week.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. We'll see Kyle Orton get the first team reps while Romo continues to miss time. He should be ready to go by the start of training camp. |
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Cowboys | Justin Durant getting comfortable with defense Sun Jun 9, 12:42 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Justin Durant said he is pretty comfortable with the 4-3 defensive alignment the team will running this season. 'It's a little different from the schemes that I ran before. Just language and different ways of playing certain techniques. I'm getting it pretty good, there are certain principles that I know, I just have to get the minor details that certain coaches want me to do,' Durant said. He is expected to compete with LB Alex Albright for one of the starting outside linebacker jobs.
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Cowboys | Rookie WR Williams progressing every day Sat Jun 8, 09:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys rookie WR Terrance Williams (Baylor) is turning heads at OTAs. Cowboys WR coach Derek Dooley says of Williams "Each day, what I'm proud of, he's getting a little bit better. He's still got a long way to go. It's a journey in the National Football League, especially at wide out, but I'm really proud of how he's progressing."
| Footballguys view: Williams has the ability to get on top of the defense in the blink of an eye. He's got deep speed and can track the ball over his shoulder. The rookie has upside in dynasty leagues but may be limited as a reserve receiver during his first season. |
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Cowboys | Kevin Kowalski sees time at FB Sat Jun 8, 12:18 PM
Dallas Cowboys C Kevin Kowalski received some reps at fullback during organized team activities.
Link to story Cowboys | Travis Frederick expected to open camp as starter Sat Jun 8, 11:00 AM
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick is expected to open training camp as the starting center. There is a chance Frederick could start at one of the guard positions with C Phil Costa starting at center.
Link to story Cowboys | Anthony Spencer contract talks take downturn Thu Jun 6, 07:18 PM
The Dallas Cowboys used their franchise tag on DE Anthony Spencer this offseason and plan to sign him to a contract extension. Spencer feels he is worth at least $8 million per year and as much as the $13.2 million per year average deal Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews recently signed. Dallas says the market has caused the going price for players similar to Spencer to fall to roughly $5 million per year.
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Cowboys | Joshua Brent tests positive for marijuana Thu Jun 6, 05:43 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Joshua Brent has tested positive for marijuana, which could result in his bond being revoked for an intoxication manslaughter charge.
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Cowboys | DeMarcus Ware not cleared Thu Jun 6, 02:09 PM
Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Ware (shoulder) has not been cleared to practice after having offseason shoulder surgery. 'I feel good. I'm not 100 percent, but I'm good enough to play,' Ware said. 'I still got a couple of months to recover and get ready for training camp and I'll be ready by then.'
Link to storyDeMarcus Ware player page
Cowboys | Sean Lee hopes to stay with team Thu Jun 6, 02:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee said he hopes to remain with the team beyond this season but is not worrying about his contract situation at this point. Lee is entering the final year of his current contract.
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Cowboys | Joseph Randle will get cast removed soon Wed Jun 5, 09:58 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Joseph Randle (thumb) said Wednesday, June 5, that he expects to have his cast removed in two weeks and should be a full participant in training camp in July. 'I'm ready to get it off,' Randle said.
| Footballguys view: Randle (Oklahoma State) was drafted in the fifth-round of the 2013 NFL draft to be the primary backup behind Demarco Murray. He's a speed back who accelerates quickly. Randle is not overly creative or elusive and relies on his speed to beat angles. With Murray's injury history we could see Randle get a few starts in 2013. |
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Cowboys | Dante Rosario expected to work on special teams Wed Jun 5, 03:48 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE Dante Rosario is expected to help out primarily on special teams because he worked with special teams coach Rich Bisaccia when both were with the San Diego Chargers. 'If you're not a starter you expect to play special teams with the limited number of spots they can dress (on game-days),' Rosario said. 'That's something that's part of my game and it's been part of my entire career and I plan on continuing it.' Rosario is also expected to receive time on offense.
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Cowboys | Caleb McSurdy seeing time at FB Wed Jun 5, 02:07 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Caleb McSurdy (Achilles') has received some snaps at fullback on short-yardage and goal line situations during organized team activities Tuesday, June 4. He said he is almost fully recovered from the torn Achilles' tendon he suffered before last season.
Link to story Cowboys | Tony Romo not expected to take part in minicamp Wed Jun 5, 02:06 PM
Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said QB Tony Romo (back) likely will not take part in the team's upcoming minicamp because the team wants to be cautious with Romo. Jones said Romo's rehab is going well and that Romo has been doing conditioning drills to stay in shape.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. When Romo had the cyst removed from his back the team knew he was going to be out until training camp. He should be ready to go by the time we get to August. In the meantime backup Kyle Orton will get the first-team reps at OTAs. |
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Cowboys | Eric Frampton re-signed Wed Jun 5, 02:02 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed free-agent FS Eric Frampton. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, the team waived injured DT Robert Callaway (knee). Callaway will miss the entire 2013 season because he needs microfracture surgery.
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Cowboys | Bill Callahan to call plays Tue Jun 4, 02:07 PM
Dallas Cowboys OC Bill Callahan will be the offensive play caller for the team in 2013.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Jason Garrett gets stripped of his power with this move. He was hand picked by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to be the head coach after the team moved on from Wade Phillips. The Cowboys have not made the strides Jones wanted during that time and this is most certainly a make or break year for Garrett. |
Cowboys | Dante Rosario agrees to terms Mon Jun 3, 02:08 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with free-agent TE Dante Rosario (Chargers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team will waive TE Paul Freedman in a corresponding move.
| Footballguys view: Rosario was added for veteran depth but we're not expecting much from him in 2013. He'll compete for a roster spot with James Hanna. The Cowboys top two TEs are Jason Witten and rookie Gavin Escobar (San Diego State). |
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Cowboys | Held tryout for Dante Rosario Fri May 31, 06:36 PM
The Dallas Cowboys hosted free-agent TE Dante Rosario (Chargers) for a visit Friday, May 31.
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Cowboys | Dez Bryant's relationship with Tony Romo is great Fri May 31, 02:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant said the chemistry between himself and QB Tony Romo has evolved into something great. 'It's a lot different. At the beginning, Tony was the teacher and I was the student. I felt like at times, it wasn't supposed to be like that. It came to a point where hey, I need to know this. But now, it's a whole different story. We are still working a few wrinkles out but for the most part, I've got everything down.'
| Footballguys view: That chemistry is showing up on the football field. Bryant is more mature now and only entering the prime of his career. He could finish the season as the best WR in fantasy football. |
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Cowboys | James Hanna thinks he can be on field a lot Fri May 31, 01:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE James Hanna said he is excited about the possibility of a bigger role on offense this season even though the team drafted TE Gavin Escobar. He said he feels he has gotten on the field quite a bit during organized team activities.
| Footballguys view: Escobar and Hanna will compete to be the TE2 for the Cowboys behind Jason Witten. We'll see this battle unfold as we get through training camp. Right now Escobar has to be considered the favorite. |
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Cowboys | DeMarco Murray practices Thu May 30, 08:54 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (hamstring) participated in individual drills Wednesday, May 29.
| Footballguys view: The team is going to be careful with Murray as he deals with this latest injury. Hamstring injuries are known to linger if not properly treated. |
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Cowboys | Dez Bryant working on route running Wed May 29, 02:22 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has been working on improving his route running this season and wants to use the same footwork on every snap. He wants to use the same intensity pace and footwork on every snap so he can have an advantage over the defender. 'He's improved so much. You can tell,' CB Brandon Carr said. 'He's working on all the little things in practice. He's focused on the details and he's getting better and better. I'm glad I don't have to cover him in games this season.' Bryant has also altered his route running on deep passes in hopes of running past a defender.
| Footballguys view: It's great to see Bryant's commitment to be the best pro he can be. Last season he finally played up to his enormous potential and this year should be a top 5 fantasy WR again. Bryant has the ability to finish the season as the best WR in fantasy football. |
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Cowboys | Dez Bryant worked on improving conditioning Wed May 29, 02:18 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has worked on improving his conditioning this offseason to make sure he runs routes with the same intensity in the fourth quarter as he does in the first quarter.
| Footballguys view: If Bryant gains more stamina then he'll be even more dangerous, especially late in games. His current ADP is WR4 and he's coming off the board at 2.06. |
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Cowboys | Make roster moves Wed May 29, 02:17 PM
The Dallas Cowboys have signed undrafted free-agent LS Jackson Anderson (Duke) and free-agent OT J.B. Shugarts (Bills). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also released LS Charley Hughlett and WR Carlton Mitchell.
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Cowboys | Anthony Spencer adds weight Wed May 29, 11:39 AM
Dallas Cowboys DE Anthony Spencer added 10 pounds as he is expected to move to defensive end.
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Cowboys | DeMarco Murray plans on playing full season Tue May 28, 07:51 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray (hamstring), who has gained a reputation as being injury-prone, said he plans on playing in all 16 games this season. Murray missed last week's organized team activities and Tuesday, May 28, with a tweaked hamstring. '...I am going to play all 16 (games) this year, and I'm excited. It's going to be a great year for us,' Murray said. RB Joseph Randle was drafted in the fifth round this year for running back depth.
| Footballguys view: That's a great mindset but we'll have to see it come to fruition before believing in the Cowboys starter. Murray has battled through various injuries during his entire football career, even dating back to college at Oklahoma. Fantasy owners are taking a risk by drafting him because of his injury history. |
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