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Title: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 13th, 2006, 5:24pm
couldnt find one i apologize if their is one...

Boys Sign Ayodele

Cowboys | Contract update: A. Ayodele
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 14:07:14 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Akin Ayodele signed a five-year, $17 million contract that included a $5 million signing bonus to join the Cowboys.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 14th, 2006, 12:56pm
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm?????

March 14, 2006 8:51 AM ET
Cowboys:  Johnson decision coming today
The News

Cowboys wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson is due a $1 million roster bonus on Wednesday. There have been rumors about the team possibly releasing him before that time. "I assume I am getting my money," he told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "I haven't been told any thing different."

Those rumors popped up prior to the new CBA came out and might not be as valid now that the Cowboys (and every other team) have more salary cap room. That being said, we'll know for sure at 3:00 p.m. CST how the Cowboys feel about Johnson and his bonus.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 14th, 2006, 12:58pm
Here is a little more details......

March 13, 2006 5:13 PM ET
Cowboys:  Ayodele returns home
The News

The Cowboys signed free agent linebacker Akin Ayodele to a five-year contract on Monday, the team's official web site reported. Financial terms were not disclosed. Ayodele, 26, spent the previous four seasons with the Jaguars. He is a native of Irving, Texas and a former Cowboys ball boy.

To put it mildly the Cowboys had a rough year at linebacker and definitely needed an upgrade. Ayodele's production fell off a bit in 2005, but he's a solid addition to an improving defense. Plus, fans have to love the local kid angle.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 14th, 2006, 4:17pm
Bye bye Keyshawn:

http://cowboys.scout.com/2/508645.html
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Mar 14th, 2006, 4:36pm

on 03/14/06 at 16:17:40, BarnabyWilde wrote:
Bye bye Keyshawn:

http://cowboys.scout.com/2/508645.html



And Hello T.O!?!
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 20th, 2006, 6:26pm
A commentary, published during our weekend of disaster, regarding the T.O. signing worth perusing... [smiley=yikes.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys go all in hoping joker makes winning hand (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/saraceno/2006-03-19-saraceno-owens_x.htm)
USA TODAY: NFL (20.03.2006 00:27)
Amazing what standing in the NFL unemployment line will do to a chastised superstar. Terrell Owens, slightly humbled, proclaimed ...
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 21st, 2006, 1:09am
Cowboys get a titan of a linebacker...  From "The REAL Feed" (ESPN link currently inoperable):

Cowboys beef up LB corps, add Boiman
ESPN: NFL (20.03.2006 20:06)
Continuing to rebuild their linebacker corps, the Dallas Cowboys on Monday reached a contract accord with unrestricted free agent Rocky Boiman, a four-year veteran from the Tennessee Titans.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Mar 21st, 2006, 9:03pm
Larry Allen is released by the Cowboys.

Hopefully they resign him at a lower salary.  While he was nearing the end of a great/HOF career, I still think he has one good year left in him.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Mar 23rd, 2006, 1:58pm
The Cowboys sign Kicker Mike Vanderjagt to a three year deal.

Here is the link from The Real Feed


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2381104&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by captainpurple on Mar 23rd, 2006, 2:32pm

on 03/23/06 at 13:58:07, PrimeTime wrote:
The Cowboys sign Kicker Mike Vanderjagt to a three year deal.


:o THREE YEAR DEAL!!!

That's unheard of for the 'Boys, isn't it?   Thought this team never paid kickers.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 23rd, 2006, 6:18pm
He is probably good for 3 more wins a year with this team. Every year they lose 4 to 6 games by less than 6 points.They gave away a few games last year with miss kicks or not even trying an attempt because the lack of faith with the kicking game.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 27th, 2006, 5:19pm
Well, we know where Parcells's allegiances lie...  News on this BIG signing currently tops "The REAL Feed":

Glenn signs five-year, $20 million contract extension with Cowboys (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/27/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.glenn.1st.ld.writethru.0164/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (27.03.2006 17:51)

After signing Owens and releasing Keyshawn, this is, relatively speaking of course, a real vote of confidence from the Tuna.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by PrimeTime on Apr 22nd, 2006, 7:38pm
The following is a rumored trade that was discussed between the Ravens and Cowboys and it is a BIG one.  Both teams claim the trade is dead but it is interesting to know it was even discussed.

The Ravens would trade Ray Lewis and Ed Reed to the Cowboys for Roy Williams and Greg Ellis.

I will let you knwo if I get any additional updates.  Does anyone else have info on this?
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 9th, 2006, 10:39pm
Is this the last swim for the tuna???  LOCAL report tops "The REAL Feed":

Is this the final run for Parcells? (http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/sports/football/14535730.htm)
News Sentinel: Sports - Football (09.05.2006 22:06)
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones likes to say winning three Super Bowls in four years bought him a little benefit of the doubt. If that's the case, the Benefit of the Doubt bottle has gone empty on his head coach. » Grading the draft | Larry Johnson, the Mid-American IdolThe second day of ...

Personally, I don't think so... [smiley=shrug.gif]
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 19th, 2006, 1:37am
Europe is drawing the best out of the "other" Drew...  Henson is still not out of the running...  From "The REAL Feed":

Henson hopes European internship leads to job in Dallas (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9447478/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (18.05.2006 22:14)
It won't happen this season -- there's the other Drew to consider -- but Drew Henson is playing well enough in NFL Europe this spring that he might have a future as the next starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Clark Judge says.

Seeing the bigger picture, this kid ultimately did the right thing by humbly accepting the "opportunity" to hone his skills in NFL-Europe, a route taken by many a successful NFL player, quarterback in particular, these days.  I'm kind of rooting for him now.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 3rd, 2006, 4:18pm
Isn't this always how it begins when Owens first comes on the scene?  ...  From "The REAL Feed":

Smiles all around as Owens begins tenure with Cowboys (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/02/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.owens.0941/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (02.06.2006 22:07)

The real question is,... how will it wind up???
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 18th, 2006, 4:55am
T.O. is hopeless...  From "The REAL Feed":

T.O. tells HBO he's misunderstood; wonders `Why me? (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/17/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.owens.real.sports.0321/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (17.07.2006 20:30)

It'll be interesting to see how this season goes...  His only hope, frankly speaking, is Bill Parcells.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 22nd, 2006, 6:26pm
The Boys have lassoed Witten for six more... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys, Pro Bowl TE Witten agree on six-year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2527120&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (22.07.2006 17:30)
Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, who has emerged with the Dallas Cowboys as one of the league's elite young players at the position, on Saturday reached agreement on a new six-year contract, ESPN.com has learned.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 28th, 2006, 1:47pm
Parcells-style first-rounder has been inked... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys hammer out deal with LB Carpenter (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2532320&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (28.07.2006 10:06)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 29th, 2006, 10:39pm
Injuries, injuries,... a couple of them... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys DE Spears hurts knee; OT Adams not ready to return (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/07/29/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.spears.hurt.0426/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (29.07.2006 21:07)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2006, 1:34am
Moving Ellis from end to backer is surely creating a stir... [smiley=stirthepot.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":

Unhappy Ellis breaks silence on position change (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/01/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.ellis.0600/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (01.08.2006 23:06)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2006, 3:47pm
Cowboys makin' moves to solidify their D for years to come by extending the "other" Roy Williams...  From "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys sign safety Williams to four-year extension (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2537375&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (02.08.2006 15:31)
The Cowboys signed Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams to a four-year contract extension Wednesday, locking up the hard-hitting run-stopper through the 2010 season.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2006, 9:41pm
It's early, but... UH-OH...  From "The REAL Feed":

Owens, Bledsoe struggling to find a rhythm so far (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/02/2020.ap.fbn.nfl.camps.rdp.0946/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (02.08.2006 20:09)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 3rd, 2006, 7:39pm
...And, now T.O. is "sore"... in a different way, that is,... ;) according to "The REAL Feed":

T.O. misses practice with sore left hamstring (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/03/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.to.hamstring.0225/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.08.2006 19:15)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 4th, 2006, 7:34pm
Owens hadn't been gellin' with Bledsoe and, well, hasn't had much of an opportunity as of late to change that...  You know this is going over like a lead sinker with Parcells...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

T.O. misses 2nd straight practice (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/sports/football/15192327.htm)
Duluth News-Tribune: Football (04.08.2006 18:13)
Terrell Owens was back on the stationary bicycle Friday, nursing his sore left hamstring rather than running practice routes with the Dallas Cowboys. INTERACTIVEBLOG: PanthersPODCAST: DolphinsLATEST HEADLINESHigh-profile attorney among candidates for NFL commissionerEagles No. 1 pick Bunkley end...
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 4th, 2006, 10:45pm
Old Parcells is UNhappy...  Uh-oh!!!  From "The REAL Feed":

A week into camp, Parcells says 'things are not going well (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/04/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.parcells.0452/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (04.08.2006 20:18)

I wonder if Owens on the sidelines has anything to do with it... ;)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2006, 5:04pm
Right as Troy Aikman's Hall of Fame induction speech ends, I post this... [smiley=shrug.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Henson hopes for a shot (http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/nfl/article/0,1375,VCS_140_4896651,00.html)
Ventura County Star: NFL (05.08.2006 08:30)
After spending most of his first two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys holding a clipboard, quarterback Drew Henson finally got a chance to get back under center this offseason by accepting an invitation to play a season in the NFL Europe league.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2006, 6:59pm
Owens's hammy requires MRI... according to "The REAL Feed":

Owens misses walk-through for MRI on hamstring (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2540649&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (05.08.2006 17:19)
Terrell Owens missed a walk-through
Saturday morning to have an MRI on his sore left hamstring.[/i]
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 6th, 2006, 3:13am
Amidst all the rumors about their offense's not clicking,... BIG D's O comes up BIG in their scrimmage and saves face... according to "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys' offense salvages reputation in scrimmage (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/05/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.scrimmage.1st.ld.writethru.0629/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (06.08.2006 00:19)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7th, 2006, 3:58pm
Owens... and now Glenn on the sidelines...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Owens back on bike, joined by WR Glenn (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/sports/football/15218647.htm)
Duluth News-Tribune: Football (07.08.2006 14:06)
Terrell Owens was back on the stationary bicycle Monday during the first of two practices at Dallas Cowboys training camp, and was joined on the sideline by fellow starting receiver Terry Glenn. INTERACTIVEBLOG: PanthersPODCAST: DolphinsLATEST HEADLINESRaiders 16, Eagles 10Redskins need John Hal...
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Aug 7th, 2006, 6:05pm
http://x.go.com/cgi/x.pl?goto=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2542247&name=FPT-2542247-080718&srvc=sz

Oh no.....not another disgruntled Eagle Wideout!!!!
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 9th, 2006, 3:43am
Get used to it, Bill...  This is just the tip of the iceberg... [smiley=snowjob.gif] ... [smiley=cold.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

T.O.-related questions beginning to bug Parcells (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2543806&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (08.08.2006 23:38)
Bill Parcells said Tuesday he has no problem with Terrell Owens bringing in his own experts to help repair his ailing hamstring, but the Cowboys coach does have a problem with all the attention the injury is generating.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 9th, 2006, 8:28pm
Owens's "trek" back to the practice gridiron...  From "The REAL Feed":

Owens gives hamstring toughest test since being injured (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/09/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.to.hamstring.0430/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (09.08.2006 19:13)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 10th, 2006, 11:49pm
Romo to start preseason opener!?!?  From "The REAL Feed":

Parcells: 'Pretty good chance' QB Romo will start opener (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2545980&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (10.08.2006 21:06)
Bill Parcells says "there would be a pretty good chance" that Tony Romo will start at quarterback in the preseason opener against Seattle.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 11th, 2006, 10:20am
Here's one for you, Jeff...  Another good-lookin' undrafted rook...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys notebook: Hurd catching on fast (http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/nfl/article/0,1375,VCS_140_4910041,00.html)
Ventura County Star: NFL (11.08.2006 10:06)
You didn't hear Sam Hurd's name called during ESPN's two-day coverage of the 2006 NFL draft, but don't be surprised if the Cowboys rookie wide receiver pops up on ESPN's "SportsCenter" on a regular basis this season.

This guy really have hope???
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Aug 11th, 2006, 11:02am

on 08/11/06 at 10:20:53, StegRock wrote:
Here's one for you, Jeff...  Another good-lookin' undrafted rook...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":

Cowboys notebook: Hurd catching on fast (http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/nfl/article/0,1375,VCS_140_4910041,00.html)
Ventura County Star: NFL (11.08.2006 10:06)
You didn't hear Sam Hurd's name called during ESPN's two-day coverage of the 2006 NFL draft, but don't be surprised if the Cowboys rookie wide receiver pops up on ESPN's "SportsCenter" on a regular basis this season.

This guy really have hope???


Hurd is one of those guys who produces on the field, but then runs a 4.5-4.6 forty and teams figure he's too slow to be an NFL player. Unfortunately for Hurd, he went to a smaller MAC school, unlike Anquan Boldin and Michael Clayton who came from more recognized (and respected) programs, but ran similar times. Hurd is big and is a playmaker. He's not a guy I'd be very interested in this year, but he could stick around and be productive in a few years.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Aug 11th, 2006, 12:26pm
What is even more surprising   [smiley=jawdroppin.gif] is that he has gotten some one on one mentoring from T.O.
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16th, 2006, 4:00am
Romo's got a future with the Boys... according to "The REAL Feed":

Parcells says QB Romo `maybe' on right track for future (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/15/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.romo.s.role.0816/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (16.08.2006 00:34)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 17th, 2006, 3:33am
Owens back on the field... according to "The REAL Feed":

Owens finally returns to practice (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/16/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.to.practices.0457/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (16.08.2006 21:19)

[smiley=clap.gif]
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 20th, 2006, 5:23am
In Hurd, could we be witnessing the makings of the next Jimmy Smith (especially if, as Tony suggests, he is well-mentored by T.O.; Jimmy had Irvin to learn from, after all)???
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 22nd, 2006, 4:54am
T.O. still stands for Time-OUT...  From "The REAL Feed":

Jones says T.O. status still uncertain (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/21/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.t.o.0391/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (22.08.2006 03:30)
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 23rd, 2006, 7:37pm
Two guys not seeing the field for the Cowboys...  From "The REAL Feed":

T.O. reaggravates hamstring; doubtful for next game (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2558860&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.08.2006 18:38)
Terrell Owens said he reaggravated his left hamstring injury when he returned to practice last week for the Dallas Cowboys and almost certainly will miss his third straight preseason game.

This is such BS!!! [smiley=annoyed.gif]

This is, too, but in a different way...  I like Romo, don't get me wrong...  But, it has become evident that Parcells doesn't like baseball players (something which I can empathize with, but... these are former baseball players)...

Parcells: QB Henson won't be with Cowboys in '06 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2558805&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.08.2006 18:38)
Drew Henson's days with the Dallas Cowboys are numbered.

Despite his promising performance in NFL-Europe, it's time to give up on this guy unless he gets trades to a "good" situation, which I don't quite know what that would be at this point. :-/
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 24th, 2006, 11:26pm
Owens could be done for the remainder of the preseason... according to "The REAL Feed":

Owens might not play until opener (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/24/2020.ap.fbn.cowboys.t.o.0321/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (24.08.2006 15:38)

I just have a sick feeling that Drew and T.O. (and Parcells) are not going to be clickin' early on... at least... :-/
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 27th, 2006, 5:55pm
Well,... Parcells (I guess) is "kickin' it up a notch"... according to "The REAL Feed":

T.O. going too far? WR reportedly fined $9,500 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2562846&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (27.08.2006 12:05)
Terrell Owens has finally pushed the Dallas Cowboys too far, drawing a $9,500 fine for missing a team meeting and a rehabilitation session and being late to an offensive meeting, The Dallas Morning News reported Sunday.

Go get him, Bill!!!
Title: Re: Cowboys Offseason Report
Post by cwhams on Aug 27th, 2006, 7:13pm
:( I've seen it my whole life...trouble is trouble...don't go out and buy trouble, you get enough of that free of charge! >:(

T.O. ="s trouble  Even if he get's you a pocket full of fantasy points, he destroys a team.  Little league or big it's all the same.


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