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Tyrone Crawford pushing to become a starter

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — As of right now the projected starting defensive line consists of Anthony Spencer, Jason Hatcher, Jay Ratliff and DeMarcus Ware. Three of the four starters, Hatcher, Ratliff and Ware, are in their 30s. Spencer and Hatcher enter the final year of their contracts. At some point, the Cowboys will have to get younger or give Hatcher and or Spencer a new contract. One projected future starter is defensive end/tackle Tyrone Crawford, a third-round pick in 2012.

Does Tony Romo hold the ball too long?

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — There was this interesting story regarding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. Vick has taken exception that he doesn't read defenses well and he holds the ball too long, which leads to sacks and poor decisions. Vick was sacked 28 times last year, 22 times in losses. After reading this, it got me to thinking about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. He was sacked 36 times in 2012. It's easy to blame the offensive line on the sacks, but sometimes you wonder what Romo is doing with the football.

Who will replace Jerry Jones as Cowboys owner? Madden NFL 25 says you

Dallas Cowboys Blog | Dallas Morning News — Part of the new Madden NFL 25 is the Connected Franchise, which gives you the opportunity to control every aspect of an NFL franchise. Not surprisingly, Jerry Jones and his Cowboys are used as an example. Madden NFL 25 offers … Continue reading →

Doug Free plan won't take long in '14

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — IRVING, Texas – The drama surrounding Doug Free’s status with the Cowboys this offseason – real or imagined in some circles - will not reappear next year. The Cowboys will have to decide whether to keep or cut Free by the fifth day of the 2014 league year because the right tackle’s $3.5 million base salary becomes fully guaranteed. If Free returns to the form that earned him the $8 million a year contract in 2011, then the Cowboys have a bargain.

Old hat: 70s nothing new to Will Allen

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — IRVING, Texas – If Monte Kiffin ever feels his age, he can turn to safety Will Allen to feel young again. Allen’s defensive coordinator last year in Pittsburgh was Dick LeBeau, who is older than Kiffin. LeBeau turns 76 in September. Kiffin turned 73 in February. “You wouldn’t know (they are that old),” Allen said. “Those guys bring a lot of energy to the table. They bring a lot of wisdom. Coach LeBeau doesn’t have a call sheet.

Video: How Doug Free’ s paycut helps the Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys Blog | Dallas Morning News — SportsDayDFW’s Jon Machota discusses Doug Free’s pay cut and the position the Cowboys were in this off-seaason.

Video: What to look for as Cowboys open organized team activities

Dallas Cowboys Blog | Dallas Morning News — Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News talks about what to look for as the Cowboys start organized team activities.

Video: What we learned about the family challenges of the Cowboys’ Tyron Smith

Dallas Cowboys Blog | Dallas Morning News — Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News discusses his talk with Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith and the challenges he faces in his family.

Video: Rookie from down under, 5-year vet among 86 finalists in Cowboys Cheerleader auditions

Dallas Cowboys Blog | Dallas Morning News — Rookie from down under, 5-year vet among 86 finalists in Cowboys Cheerleader auditions.

Cowboys weekend mailbag: Should the Cowboys get Charles Woodson

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — The Cowboys weekend mailbag has returned. Let's get to it. Q: Judging by what we've seen and expect from Bruce Carter and Sean Lee, who do the Cowboys covet more, long-term wise, of the two skilled linebackers. TBro (Parts unknown) A: I would say both. Lee is the signal caller and the main tackler, but Carter is just as important. Lee's contract is up at the end of this season and the Cowboys will extend him long-term. Carter's deal is up after 2014 and the Cowboys will also give him a long-term contract.

Arlington interested in luring Cowboys practice facility

Fort-Worth Star Telegram — The Dallas Cowboys decline to comment on speculation about whether the team is considering a move from its long-time home at Valley Ranch in Irving.

NFL Network’s latest Top 100 players rankings may not include Tony Romo

Dallas Cowboys Blog | Dallas Morning News — NFL Network’s annual ranking of the league’s Top 100 players is down to No. 60, and not a single Cowboy has been named to the list. Undoubtedly some will. But let’s examine the case of Tony Romo. In 2011, Romo … Continue reading →

Despite long hours and low pay, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders find plenty of talent

Dallas Cowboys Blog | Dallas Morning News — By Michael Florek ARLINGTON — How much would you give up for a part time job, one that’s only guaranteed for a year and pays as little as $150 a week? What if that job involved stars and white boots? … Continue reading →

What if the Cowboys had let Anthony Spencer go?

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — We're going to play the "What If" game for a moment. The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Anthony Spencer, costing them $10.6 million. If the Cowboys had let Spencer test the free agent market, that's at least 10.6 million that could have gone to another free agent. There's no telling how much Spencer would have gotten on the market, he would have been the best pass rusher out there coming off a career-high 11 sack season. If the Cowboys had let Spencer walk there are two players who might have signed with the Cowboys.

The battle at guard should be good

Dallas Cowboys Blog | ESPN Dallas — When the Cowboys open training camp in late July, the competition at the guard spots should be good. The projected starters are Nate Livings and Mackenzy Bernadeau. However, David Arkin, Kevin Kowalski and Ronald Leary could win a starting job or a key backup role in 2013. First-round pick Travis Frederick is competing against Phil Costa and Ryan Cook for the starting job at center. Frederick has position flexibility to move to guard, but at least right now, the goal is to make him a starter at center Livings looked as if he lost a few pounds when he was spotted walking through the Valley ...

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