Archive for September, 2011

Washington at Dallas NFL Capsule Week 3

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (2-0) AT DALLAS COWBOYS (1-1) SERIES REDSKINS COWBOYS SERIES LEADER   60-38-2 STREAKS   4 of past 5 COACHES VS. OPP. Shanahan: 4-2 Garrett: 1-0 LAST WEEK W 22-21 vs. Cardinals W 27-24 (OT) at 49ers LAST GAME 12/19/10: Redskins 30 at Cowboys 33. Dallas K David Buehler connects on 39-yard FG with [...]

Reports: Cowboys CB Newman ready; RB Jones unlikely to play?

The Cowboys received both good and bad news on the injury front on Thursday. Josh Ellis of Dallascowboys.com via Twitter reports that cornerback Terence Newman returned to practice Thursday for the first time since pulling his groin on August 3.  He should immediately return to his starting left corner role for the Cowboys’ meeting with [...]

Cowboys rookie RB Murray: Tony Romo “could barely breathe”

Cowboys’ rookie running back DeMarco Murray joined the Ben & Skin show on KESN-FM Wednesday and discussed a number of topics according to the Dallas Morning News. He was asked about Tony Romo and his demeanor in the huddle after he suffered a broken rib.  Murray said, “He could barely breathe. We were just seeing [...]

Gridiron Gab Pick ‘Em Contest – Games and News

Re-Launch of the First Annual Gridiron Gab Pick ‘Em Contest Due to a few “glitches” last week, the contest was delayed, but the contest will finally get underway this Sunday. I’ve emailed those who initially signed-up, but registration is still open and will remain open until 12:55 PM EST on Sunday. Instead of doing all [...]

Source: Cowboys QB Tony Romo fitted for protective vest

Extra protection for Redskin defenders DeAngelo Hall and Brian Orakpo. Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is exuding perseverance in his attempt to play in the club’s home opener Monday night against the 2-0 Redskins.  According to a source, Romo took Wednesday to zone in a protective vest for Week three’s battle. The vest is produced by [...]

Cowboys vs. 49ers Game Featured On NFL Turning Point

NFL Turning Point, VERSUS’ new weekly show co-produced by NFL Films and the NBC Sports Group, continues this Thursday with a special 9 p.m. ET airing. The show will also air at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The hour-long program, hosted by Football Night in America’s Dan Patrick, will air throughout the NFL regular season and will [...]

Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett on WR Dez Bryant: “We’re hopeful”

The Cowboys offense has a trio of key pieces uncertain for the team’s home opener on Monday night against the NFC East rival Redskins. Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett on wide receiver Dez Bryant: “We’ll see. We’re hopeful.” On quarterback Tony Romo: “I think he’s doing fine. He’s getting his rehab. [Sunday in SF was] [...]

Cowboys heroic QB Tony Romo earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors

Tony Romo, who suffered a cracked rib and punctured lung in the Cowboys’ triumphant overtime road victory against the 49ers, has been rewarded the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. The Cowboys quarterback completed a 77-yard pass to Jesse Holley in overtime to set up Dan Bailey’s game-winning field goal. This is Romo’s fifth career [...]