Archive for March, 2011

Cowboys cornerback Bryan McCann was charged with public intoxication earlier today, following his arrest. McCann was released at approximately 11 am, and he has since released a statement claiming that he was not drunk. “I was not intoxicated and did not pose a danger to myself or others,” McCann said in a statement released through his agent John Biggins. “I am very grateful that, due to the Constitution and Americans’ strong and enduring belief in due process, I am presumed innocent of this public intoxication charge because I am innocent. “My good name and reputation mean everything to me,” McCann [...]

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Bryan McCann was arrested on Saturday morning by Dallas police for public intoxication.  He was reportedly taken to a Dallas detox center around 3 in the morning and was released 8 hours later. McCann was not available for comment after his release and his agent nor the Cowboys have made a public statement regarding the incident. All players have to follow the player conduct policy even during a lock out, McCann could face punishment was the lockout ends. McCann was an undrafted rookie out of SMU. He was a kick returner for the Cowboys and returned a [...]

The Dallas Cowboys are set to unveil a new clothing line, the team announced today. Here is a look at the press release: The Dallas Cowboys are proud to announce the release of their new apparel line, Nineteen60. Nineteen60 is an upscale, understated, fashion forward line for the Dallas Cowboys most discerning fans. It features unique, detailed pieces for both men and women and is designed for the fashion conscious male and female fan looking for more than just a t-shirt. This line will appeal to the trendsetting fan in both the boardroom and at the tailgate. It is tradition, [...]

Von Miller is scheduled to meet with the Dallas Cowboys at Valley Ranch on April 15th.  Miller an outside linebacker from Texas A&M is projected to go in the top 5, however the Cowboys are still going to take a look at him even though they hold the number 9 pick in the draft. Miller will visit Valley Ranch on Dallas Day, Dez Bryant attended Dallas Day last year. The Cowboys are also looking at talking to Tyron Smith and cornerback Prince Amukamara who have both been projected as a pick for the Cowboys. Neither meeting as been finalized yet. [...]

   It has been said that NFL players will not lose any money until they start missing games due to the lock out. However many NFL players including Dallas Cowboys defensive star DeMarcus Ware may not get their off season bonuses. Warewas set to get 500,000 dollars if he participated in 90 percent of off season workouts. Ware is one of about 49 players who is the lock out continues into the off season will lose their bonuses.  Now almost all of these players have made enough money in their career not to really be affected by this potential loss. However [...]

As more details come out from the meetings between NFL owners and the NFL Players Association, it appears that some intimidation and scare tactics employed by owners may have led to the union decertification. One particular incident involves Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Jones had a face-to-face meeting with the players on March 2 and delivered a very strong message. “I don’t think we’ve got your attention,” Jones said, according to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Jim Trotter. “You clearly don’t understand what we’re saying, and we’re not hearing what you’re saying. So I guess we’re going to have to show [...]

Everyone and their mother puts out a mock draft leading up to the draft. Mock drafts create interesting discussion and allow different scenarios to play out as we all play the role of GM from our couch. Some mock drafts, however, are more informed and have some inside knowledge that the casual fans do not. NFL experts use their inside knowledge from team executives and others to create very informed picks. So let’s look at where the NFL experts have the Cowboys going with the 9th overall pick this year. The common pick is Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara. ESPN’s Mel [...]

The Cowboys were one of 26 teams that attended TCU’s pro day on Friday and came away impressed. The Cowboys had commented during the season that they were a fan of quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton was said to be very impressive during the pro day and is projected to go somewhere between the 2nd and 4th round. The Cowboys have reportedly told Dalton that are going to set up a private workout with him at some point. Dalton already has private workouts set up with the Bears, Browns, Chiefs and Patriots. If the Cowboys do draft Dalton it would end ties with [...]

With the NFL Draft a little over a month away and all the labor talks now over,  the question has become who should the Cowboys take at the number 9 spot? Now while Prince Amukamara has been a very popular choice in mock drafts for the Cowboys, some believe the Cowboys should look at defensive end and draft a guy like J.J. Watt.  Tim MacMahon said that why both positions are needed that the corner back is much more important to the success of the Cowboys. With Terrence Newman getting up there in age the Cowboys are going to need more help [...]

The NFLPA no longer is serving as the player’s union. It applied for decertification at 5:02 pm ET — or 4 pm ET, depending on who’s time you’re following. The move comes after DeMaurice Smith said “significant differences continue to remain.” Jason Witten, DeMarcus Ware and Bradie James are the three Cowboys union representatives, but none of the players have spoken out about the current developments. One current Cowboys player did speak out on the move to decertify and he is proud of the decision. “Gotta do what you gotta do that’s what I know,” running back Tashard Choice said [...]