Cowboys Defense Rock Solid in Preseason Win Over Chargers
Posted by Jeric Griffin
August 22, 2010
For the third straight preseason game, the Cowboys’ first-team defense looked in midseason form. The starting unit did not shut out the Chargers’ first offense, but they definitely held their own through nearly the entire first half. Rookies, seasoned veterans, and new acquisitions alike all showed why they are a part of the franchise in a 16-14 Dallas win on Saturday. The Cowboys’ defense created turnovers, recorded sacks, and showed resilience in the red zone; all big reasons why Dallas is ranked in top five units in the league. I’ll always mention that I don’t take much from preseason, but Boys fans have to like what they saw against a Chargers offense that is much more dynamic than Cincinnati or Oakland. (more…)
Brett Favre Will Play for Vikings in 2010; Cowboys Will be Ready
Posted by Jeric Griffin
August 17, 2010
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has returned to Minnesota and says he is going to play the 2010 season. Three Vikings players traveled to Favre’s home in Hattisburg, Mississippi on Tuesday to try and get an answer from the 40-year-old. Following the visit, Favre boarded a purple and gold plane bound for the twin cities along with defensive end Jared Allen, guard Steve Hutchinson, and kicker Ryan Longwell. After nearly three hours of conversation in which Favre did most of the talking, Hutchinson said the twenty-year veteran simply concluded with, “Ok, let’s do it.” After landing, Favre waived to the media and fans when riding to the Vikings’ headquarters in Longwell’s black BMW. The rest of the Vikings’ players were pretty excited as wide receiver Bernard Berrian tweeted, “Brett Favre for President!!” So what does all this mean for the Dallas Cowboys? (more…)
Hall of Fame Game Preview: Cowboys vs Bengals
Posted by Jeric Griffin
August 7, 2010
It’s much more difficult to preview a preseason game (especially the Hall of Fame Game) than a regular season game. This won’t be a who-is-going-to-win-and-why column. However, there are several intriguing story lines heading into this showdown between Dallas and six former Cowboys with the Cincinnati Bengals. No one gets to see how first-round draft pick Dez Bryant will perform, but his absence presents opportunities for other youngsters to show their stuff. Special teams have the most anticipated debut besides Bryant, and new starters on both offense and defense are under pressure to shine. Here’s the first preview of a 2010 Dallas Cowboys “game.” (more…)
Cowboys’ 5 Preseason Games Good and Bad
Posted by Jeric Griffin
July 23, 2010
The Cowboys will play the Bengals in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on the second Sunday in August. Since these teams have been selected to wrap up the yearly Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities, they will both play one more preseason game than the other 30 NFL teams. This extra exhibition game will benefit several Cowboys’ players, including new draftees and journeymen trying to find an NFL home. However, stars like DeMarcus Ware and Felix Jones dread the extra “practice.” The Cowboys will use the extra game to answer several important questions leading into the 2010 season. (more…)
Filling the Cowboys’ Free Safety Hole
Posted by Jeric Griffin
July 7, 2010
Ever since the Cowboys cut safety Ken Hamlin in early April, Dallas fans have wondered who will fill his position in the secondary this season. University of Oklahoma product Roy Williams filled that role for 7 seasons until he was cut in March of 2009. The Cowboys pass defense ranked 5th in the NFL in 2008 with Williams manning centerfield, but only 20th in 2009 with first-year signee Gerald Sensabaugh. Many Cowboys faithful believed the Cowboys pass defense would get better with Williams gone instead of worse. (more…)
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