Archive for June, 2011

Well, this really comes as no surprise. Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has left the team. Pryor was facing a five game suspension for receiving impermissible benefits. Columbus attorney Larry James said the quarterback will look at all options. I know this is a Cowboys blog and Terrelle Pryor’s decision does not directly affect the team, but it could potentially be a big story when it comes to the NFL. If Pryor decides to pass on his final year of college eligibility and try to enter the NFL, the league is in an awkward situation. What about the supplemental draft? Well, no [...]

Despite the current NFL Lockout, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is actively seeking ways to keep busy and fill the seats at his billion dollar palace. Most recently, Jones attempted to host another big time boxing match but those plans fell through. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will face WBC welterweight champion Victor Ortiz on September 17, the same weekend that the Cowboys will (hopefully) be flying out to San Francisco. Mayweather was a guest of Jones’ during the Super Bowl on February 6. Despite Jones’ efforts, it appears that Mayweather will be fighting against Ortiz in Las Vegas — perhaps Jones [...]

Going into April’s draft one of the biggest area’s of concern for the Cowboys and their fans was the secondary. Now as the lockout continues and the season remains on hold the secondary will still be a big question mark once free agency begins. Another name that has been thrown out there in recent days as a possible targeted free agent is current Eagles safety Quintin Mikell. Mikell is unlikely to resign with the Eagles once the lock out is over and would be a good fit with the Cowboys at safety. Mikell was signed as an undrafted free agent [...]

Cleveland Browns linebacker Matt Roth generated a lot of buzz today with some comments he made regarding new Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Roth played for Ryan in Cleveland’s 3-4 defense, but with Ryan’s departure and the Browns reverting back to a 4-3 defense. The move back to the 4-3 is not a move that Roth seems fond of. The free-agent linebacker says he would rather play outside linebacker in a 3-4 than stay in Cleveland with the new defensive scheme. The link between Roth and the Cowboys was made whenever he delivered this high praise for the defensive [...]

Dez Bryant said over the weekend that his money problems are behind him. The total amount Bryant is/was being sued for exceeded $800,000. A report today from Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas states that Bryant still owes a jeweler over $600,000. The lawsuit has been filed by Eleow Hunt, but is currently on hold. Watkins writes: The lawsuit says Bryant, who was a sophomore at Oklahoma State when the spending spree began, was supposed to repay Hunt when he signed either an NFL or promotional contract, whichever came first. Bryant and adviser David Wells signed 17 receipts from January 2009 to July [...]

Last week, the NFLPA and owners gathered for what were supposed to be secret meetings. The meetings were held at the Hotel Baker in St. Charles, Illinois in an effort to come closer to an agreement. The meetings were held for multiple days and once the word of these meetings leaked out and the media was aware of them, there was a specific NFL owner who decided to leave — Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Jones apparently wanted to listen to music. Hotel manager Rowena Salas told Jones to check out McNally’s Irish Pub. He was at the pub for a [...]

Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant made multiple headlines this offseason after being sued multiple times over jewelry debts. The total amount Bryant was being sued for exceeded $800,000. Bryant has put the financial troubles behind him and is now ready to focus on the upcoming season. “I have a handle on it and it’s done,” Bryant said. “It’s in the past and I’m ready to go ahead from here. “There will be an NFL season and I think we will start on time,” Bryant added. “I know Dallas will be ready to go, and I’ll be ready to put on [...]

The Dallas Mavericks made an impressive fourth quarter comeback in game 2 against the Miami Heat in hostile territory. Tonight, the team will be at home and looking to keep the momentum rolling as they take the series lead. Below is a look at the theme inside of American Airlines Center, “The Time Is Now”:   Let’s see if the Mavs can keep rolling and once again “Beat the Heat.”

With game 3 of the NBA Finals coming up Sunday night, the Miami Heat have made their way to Dallas. After the Mavericks overcame a 15-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Heat in game 2 by two points, you would have to think that the home team will have the momentum over these next three games. The series is tied 1-1 and the Heat will be looking to regain the home court edge. Here is a video of the Heat warming up at the Mavericks facility before practice today: Will the Mavs be able to keep rolling on Sunday [...]

There is no question that the weakness of the Dallas Cowboys defense last season was the secondary. Game after game there would be a breakdown somewhere in coverage and you would see opposing teams beating the defense “deep. It is already being reported that the Cowboys will be looking to bolster their secondary when the free agency period finally picks up by going after a safety. , but there is another player who will be under fire — cornerback Mike Jenkins. Scouts Inc.’s Matt Williamson offered up his analysis on which Cowboys player needs to improve the most, in his [...]