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NFL Draft

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    July 25, 2011

    Football. Finally.

    ​Day 132 of the NFL lockout is going to be the last. When the NFL Players Association's 11-man executive committee formally agrees to accept the owners' labor proposal this morning -- around 10 a.m. -- it will effectively end a boring, maddening off-season. As the league's approximate 1,900 ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2011

    With Tyron Smith, Jerry Jones Finally Resisted the Glitz

    If there's less post-draft buzz than usual, it's because the Cowboys for once went substance over style.

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Texas A&M Quarterback Jerrod Johnson Falls From Heisman to Hartford

    One thing I will do is admit when I'm wrong. And Aggies fans, I was wrong about this one and y'all were right. Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson was indeed good enough to be a first-round draft pick. In the United Football League. The Hartford Colonials last night made Johnson the firs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Whitt's End: 4.29.11

    ​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Most surprising thing about Cowboys first-round draft pick Tyron Smith? According to scout Walter Juliff, he's related to a former Cowboy with the same last name. Goes by the nam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    And with the 9th Overall Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Cowboys Select ...

    ​As much as we'd all like to hear it, NFL commish Roger Goodell isn't going to finish that sentence with "Patrick Peterson. Cornerback. LSU."That's because Peterson will likely be taken in the top seven picks of Thursday night's NFL Draft, and Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said yes ... More >>

  • News

    March 3, 2011

    Jerry Jones, in the wake of his 6-10 season and a disastrous Super Bowl, is officially humbled.

    ​As much as we'd all like to hear it, NFL commish Roger Goodell isn't going to finish that sentence with "Patrick Peterson. Cornerback. LSU."That's because Peterson will likely be taken in the top seven picks of Thursday night's NFL Draft, and Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said yes ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Cowboys Covet Doug Free. Gerald Sensabaugh? Notsamuch.

    ​A year ago Doug Free was a question mark. Now he's an exclamation point. The Dallas Cowboys professed their love for their left tackle yesterday, placing the highest possible tender on him as the NFL prepares for unchartered and unsettling free agency in the midst of a labor lockout. Under t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    Maurkice Pouncey's Injury: It Ain't Sexy, But It's Significant

    ​The Pittsburgh Steelers love to run the ball. Right up the gut and through the heart of their opponents. Always have. Always will. In their proud history the Steelers have boasted centers Mike Webster, Dermontti Dawson and now, rookie Maurkice Pouncey. Pittsburgh so loved the Florida li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2010

    Top 10 Best Draft Picks of the Jerry Jones Era

    Surprised to see Bryant on the list? You shouldn't be.​Is it time for Jerry Jones to step aside as general manager of the Dallas Cowboys, or do the three Super Bowl wins under his tenure validate his decision to remain in that role? The debate will continue until Jones either hands over the keys t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2010

    The Roy Williams Trade: Cowboys > Lions?

    ​On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, the Dallas Cowboys traded for receiver Roy Williams. In exchange, they sent to the Detroit Lions a first- third- and sixth-round draft pick in 2009. Matching him with Terrell Owens, the move was supposed to give the Cowboys yet another elite weapon en route ... More >>

  • News

    September 2, 2010

    Rookie Receiver Dez Bryant Has The Talent To Take The Cowboys To The Championship. But Does He Also Possess The Temperament To Push Them Into Chaos?

    ​On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, the Dallas Cowboys traded for receiver Roy Williams. In exchange, they sent to the Detroit Lions a first- third- and sixth-round draft pick in 2009. Matching him with Terrell Owens, the move was supposed to give the Cowboys yet another elite weapon en route ... More >>

  • News

    August 19, 2010

    The Dallas Cowboys just might have found themselves a kicker in kooky David Buehler

    ​On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, the Dallas Cowboys traded for receiver Roy Williams. In exchange, they sent to the Detroit Lions a first- third- and sixth-round draft pick in 2009. Matching him with Terrell Owens, the move was supposed to give the Cowboys yet another elite weapon en route ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    Cowboys Training Camp 8.4.10: My Top 10 Observations

    ​10. Linebacker Anthony Spencer missed practice after getting his foot stepped on in Wednesday's warm-ups, but it's a day-to-day thing. No biggie. Second-year player Victor Butler took his place and didn't look out of place at all. 9. Rough day for the offense. Tony Romo was harassed int ... More >>

  • News

    April 29, 2010

    With Dez Bryant, The Dallas Cowboys Catch A Break In The NFL Draft And Inch Closer To The Super Bowl

    ​10. Linebacker Anthony Spencer missed practice after getting his foot stepped on in Wednesday's warm-ups, but it's a day-to-day thing. No biggie. Second-year player Victor Butler took his place and didn't look out of place at all. 9. Rough day for the offense. Tony Romo was harassed int ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2010

    Grade The Cowboys' Draft: A For Effort?

    Better than Bobby?​The good news: The Dallas Cowboys likely drafted the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year and a linebacker who will signal the end of the Bobby Carpenter era. The bad news: The Dallas Cowboys still don't have a play-making free safety or any depth along the offensive line. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2010

    Dez Bryant is a Dallas Cowboy: My Top 10 Observations

    ​10. As I wrote yesterday afternoon, the Cowboys talked to the Miami Dolphins about trading up. And Texas safety Earl Thomas was indeed one of their three targets in Thursday's NFL Draft. The others: Idaho offensive lineman Mike Iupati and Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant. No matter which o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2010

    Cowboys Thinking, Possibly Angling, For Texas Safety Earl Thomas?

    The next Dallas Cowboy? My name is Earl.​Source from Valley Ranch tells me this afternoon that Jerry Jones and Bill Parcells are talking. About? The Cowboys are considering trading their 1st- and 2nd-round picks in tonight's NFL Draft to move up to the Miami Dolphins' 12th overall pick ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Whitt's End: 4.9.10

    ​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your rope, welcome to Whitt's End: *Don't care if you're a puckhead or merely a fan of storybook endings, you had to have been moved (to tears?) by Mike Modano's swan song at American Airlines Center Thursday night. In his final hom ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Dallas Cowboys' Off-Season: Other Than Dance Lessons, What Do They Need?

    The Cowboys have a couple needs this off-season, one of which is no longer a linebackers coach since yesterday they hired West Texas A&M assistant Bob King to replace the departed Dat Nguyen. Head coach Wade Phillips (who knew he had a fun, playful side?) and staff are off to the NFL Scou ... More >>

  • News

    January 28, 2010

    Dallas Cowboys Receiver Roy Williams, After A Dismal Season Of Drops And Disappearances, Is On The Verge Of Being A Big-Time Bust.

    The Cowboys have a couple needs this off-season, one of which is no longer a linebackers coach since yesterday they hired West Texas A&M assistant Bob King to replace the departed Dat Nguyen. Head coach Wade Phillips (who knew he had a fun, playful side?) and staff are off to the NFL Scou ... More >>

  • News

    April 30, 2009

    The Dallas Cowboys’ Draft Deteriorates into a Dirty Dozen

    The Cowboys have a couple needs this off-season, one of which is no longer a linebackers coach since yesterday they hired West Texas A&M assistant Bob King to replace the departed Dat Nguyen. Head coach Wade Phillips (who knew he had a fun, playful side?) and staff are off to the NFL Scou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    The Dallas Cowboys' Draft Grade: %$#&*!-Minus

    This is newest Cowboy Jason Williams. I assume. But who really knows?Let me kick off this week with a detailed breakdown of the players the Dallas Cowboys selected on the first day of last weekend's NFL Draft:                 For the reaches, afterthoug ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Cowboys' Draft Haul Up to 11 Picks

    More good news for Cowboys fans this morning comes courtesy of Julius Jones and Jacques Reeves. Remember them? Because the former Cowboys left via free agency and played kinda decent, the NFL has awarded Dallas compensatory picks in the fifth and sixth rounds in next month's draft. The Cowboys, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2008

    BREAKING NEWS: Michael Crabtree Coming (to Dallas) and Going (to the NFL)

    In news that should surprise no one, Michael Crabtree's last college game will be Jan. 2 in the last Cotton Bowl played in Dallas. No official announcement, but I hear the Texas Tech All-World receiver and two-time Biletnikoff Award winner is making plans for the future. And they include more Dalla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2008

    Because It's Never Too Early For a Mock Draft

    In news that should surprise no one, Michael Crabtree's last college game will be Jan. 2 in the last Cotton Bowl played in Dallas. No official announcement, but I hear the Texas Tech All-World receiver and two-time Biletnikoff Award winner is making plans for the future. And they include more Dalla ... More >>

  • News

    September 4, 2008

    Six Pac

    The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2008

    Smoak ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

    The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

    Of Flagrant Fouls and Shining Stars

    The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2008

    Mocking The Draft

    The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2008

    By Week's End, Maybe, We Should Know Whether Pacman's a Cowboy or Not

    The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2008

    Darren McFadden to Dallas? Believe It.

    The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2008

    Clayton Holmes' Long, Hard Fall

    The Cowboys are counting on NFL outlaw Pacman Jones to pop the top on their sixth Super Bowl.

  • News

    September 6, 2007

    Ellis Island

    Cowboys veteran tries to escape the tired, poor, hungry, huddled masses

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2007

    Wading Into Humor

    Cowboys veteran tries to escape the tired, poor, hungry, huddled masses

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2007

    Mocking the Draft

    Cowboys veteran tries to escape the tired, poor, hungry, huddled masses

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2007

    Former Cowboy Great Claims Union Sacking Old Pros' Licensing Fees

    Cowboys veteran tries to escape the tired, poor, hungry, huddled masses

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2006

    Does Every Former NFL Player Wind Up in Real Estate?

    Cowboys veteran tries to escape the tired, poor, hungry, huddled masses

  • Home Entertainment

    July 20, 2006

    Cyber Shula

    NFL Head Coach wants to make a legend out of you

  • News

    April 27, 2006

    Mocking the Draft

    Don't look now, but it's sports' biggest waste of time

  • News

    April 6, 2006

    Fast Track

    Former Cowboy's big dreams diverted to small schools

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2006

    Man Amongst 'Boys

    Former Cowboy's big dreams diverted to small schools

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2006

    The Joy of Six

    Former Cowboy's big dreams diverted to small schools

  • News

    October 20, 2005

    Blessed 'Boy

    Tyson Thompson's dash from shattered dreams to fantasy teams

  • News

    September 8, 2005

    Drew Drive

    Cowboys quarterback of the future closer to being out on the street

  • News

    May 13, 2004

    Fitting the Bill

    Parcells is remaking the Cowboys in his image-- no, not pasty and white

  • News

    April 29, 2004

    Back to Basics

    Once again, we spotlight what's important: football and, mostly, Gonz

  • News

    May 1, 2003

    Draft Dodger

    Unfortunately for him, our columnist couldn't avoid the NFL draft forever

  • News

    April 24, 2003

    Top Pick

    When NFL teams draft a player, bet that Rick Gosselin knows why

  • News

    April 24, 2003

    NFL Loves SMU CB

    In this corner, pro football finds a hidden gem

  • News

    October 3, 2002

    The Rookie

    Pete Hunter grew up in Atlantic City casinos, so he knows he's a long shot to make it in the NFL. Then why does he seem like a sure bet?

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