Cowboys need to take Dez Bryant, avoid another Moss blunder
The Cowboys decided to pass up Randy Moss with their first-round draft selection in 1998. In 1999, the career of their Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin came to a tragic end with a neck injury.
That sent the franchise into an offensive tailspin. The Cowboys finished 28th in the NFL in passing in 2000 and 31st each of the next two seasons. It took the Cowboys seven years into the decade to finally regain status as a Top 10 passing team when Tony Romo finally hit the field.
Sources: Miami Dolphins to trade for Denver wide receiver Brandon Marshall The Miami Dolphins' silence for much of the last month during free agency was replaced Wednesday morning by a boom loud enough to wake up the entire NFL.
Miami is on the brink of trading for Denver wide receiver Brandon Marshall, one of the most talented but controversial players at his position, sources told The Miami Herald. The acquisition would change the complexion of the Dolphins' offense immediately.
Ken Hamlin run with Cowboys is over Ken Hamlin is no longer a Cowboy.
Hamlin made the announcement via his Twitter account:
"I would like to say to all of my fans that I appreciate all the love that you have showed me in Dallas. It was a good run..... Thanks"
After missing the first day of the off-season conditioning program on Monday, Hamlin had been working out at Valley Ranch every day since.
Cowboys not shopping Barber The speculation surrounding whether the Dallas Cowboys are shopping starting running back Marion Barber is just that.
Multiple team sources said Tuesday that the Cowboys haven't discussed trading Barber, who is coming off two injury-filled seasons where he failed to rush for more than 1,000 yards. The NFL Network reported Monday that NFL executives have said Barber is available via trade.
Cowboys give Austin highest of their tenders Tom Orsborn A steep price must be paid to pry Miles Austin away from the Dallas Cowboys.
The Cowboys on Thursday placed a first- and third-round tender on the Pro Bowl wide receiver. Ten other restricted free agents, including San Antonio's Sam Hurd, received tenders.
Austin, who enjoyed a breakout season in 2009, is expected to stay with the Cowboys after they tendered him at the highest level.
The value of the tender is $3.168 million.
Jerry Jones on Miles Austin: He's going nowhere Before March 5, the Cowboys will have to place a restricted free agent tender on wide receiver Miles Austin, but owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Austin will be going nowhere in 2010.
Jerry Jones on Miles Austin: He's going nowhere
Todd Archer/Reporter Before March 5, the Cowboys will have to place a restricted free agent tender on wide receiver Miles Austin, but owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Austin will be going nowhere in 2010.
