Archive for May, 2011

“I didn’t spend $1.2 billion to build a stadium and not have the Cowboys playing football in it this year. In general, the response of our ticket holders, the response of our suite holders, the response of all of our constituencies has been they have been and are expecting us to play football. It’s pointless to talk about progress. That’s not the way you measure anything. You can say you don’t have anything until you have a total agreement. … We’ll make sure we sit down and work it out in a way that keeps our great game what it is. This [...]

Even though the Dallas Cowboys have been working out twice a week at an undisclosed location, the players are not getting the full effects and benefits of a team organized workout. Without official gatherings, the players are missing out on preparation and NFL coaches are concerned about what the 2011 NFL product will look like on the field. Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid didn’t hold back when voicing his concerns. ”The further it goes in [to preparation], the worse the product,” Eagles coach Andy Reid said. “No matter how you cut this thing, you need time in practice. You’re bringing [...]

The big criticism that many have for Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Tony Romo is that he struggles late in the season and hasn’t shown a consistent ability to win the big game. Those concerns are a big reason why many people were left scratching their head after former Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach said he believes Romo has what it takes to win it all. “He hasn’t been the problem,” Staubach said. “He’s done unbelievable. He’s right at the top of the NFL as far as a quarterback — as far as his statistics and the things he does. He moves [...]

While some players are busy staying in shape during the NFL Lockout, others are out keeping their name in the headlines. Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco recently threw his hat into the bull riding mix. This comes a few short months after Eight Five participated in a reserves match with Sporting Kansas City of the MLS. Say what you want about the controversial wideout, but you cannot deny he is an entertainer. Riding a bull in the offseason may have not been the brightest idea, especially for his health, but Ochocinco put it all aside for a quick pay day [...]

We here at The Landry Hat would like to wish a happy 42nd birthday to Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboys great, Emmitt Smith. Smith is still the current NFL record holder for career rushing yards (18,355) 100 yard rushing games (78) and career rushing touchdowns (164). Thanks to Emmitt for all of the great memories he gave to all of us Cowboys fans. A complete transcript of Emmitt Smith’s emotional Hall of Fame acceptance speech is available after the jump!

The Dallas Cowboys are continuing to participate in player organized workouts. At least 40 players have been brought together by starting quarterback Tony Romo for the sessions. One high-profile player, Dez Bryant, was not originally participating in the workouts but he came around and joined last week. The past few days, high-profile player is not attending the workouts — Cowboys first round draft pick, Tyron Smith. Smith has not shown up for the workouts, despite being invited by Romo. Instead, working out with his agent, Joe Panos, in Milwaukee. Panos is a former NFL offensive lineman who played for the [...]

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Ron Springs died on Thursday of a heart attack at the age of 54. Springs has been in a coma since 2007 after he went into cardiac arrest during a surgery to remove a cyst from his elbow.  Springs made headlines when his life was saved by former teammate and best friend Everson Walls who donated his kidney to Springs. Walls and Springs later started a foundation tho help others and the two even wrote a book about their journey together. In 2004 Ron refused to accept a kidney from his son NFL player Shawn [...]

I recently took the time to answer some questions for Andrew Ilnicki of G-Men HQ as part of a NFC East roundtable with some fellow Fansiders. We discussed the Cowboys upcoming season and had a draft recap. Be sure to head on over and check it out. Just CLICK HERE… you know you want to. Clipped from: gmenhq.com (share this clip)

ESPN.com has gone position by position and compiled a list of the leagues best. Most recently, they have gone to the leagues front offices and put together a list of the leagues top ten owners. As you would expect, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones came in the top ten at number eight. The Cowboys owner fell behind the Rooney family, Kraft family, Packers nation, Mara/Tisch, Jeff Lurie, Steve Bisciotti and Jim Irsay. Jones ranked ahead of Arthur Blank and Woody Johnson. A complete look at the how the votes were distributed is after the jump.

As many of you may or may not know, on top of being the editor here at The Landry Hat, I am also a contributor to Fansided’s NFL Draft site, NFL Mocks. The NFL Mocks crew has been reviewing the 2011 NFL Draft team by team and I recently graded the Cowboys draft class. While the draft had some picks that left us all wondering what was going on, I think the team did a great job getting value as the draft went on. If you’re interested in reading my complete pick-by-pick breakdown and draft grades, CLICK HERE and check [...]