Dallas Cowboys Update: Troubles Mount for Dez Bryant
April 5, 2011 by Guest Contributor · Leave a Comment
The sports betting world was curious as to why the Dallas Cowboys took Dez Bryant in the 2010 draft. Dallas did not need a wide receiver, and concerns over Bryant’s character caused him to be available at pick number 24 in the first round. But the Cowboys took Bryant, and now they are living with the consequences.
As the March Madness betting wraps up, sportsbook promo experts are watching Dez Bryant’s jewelry bill climb. The most recent estimates have Bryant’s unpaid debt at a little over $800,000. With no income coming in due to the lockout, and much of Bryant’s remaining money tied up in homes and more jewelry, the Cowboys are afraid of what Bryant may do next. But the nightmare doesn’t stop there. It gets worse.
News is starting to come in to the betting services that most of that jewelry debt, cash gifts and loans, was accumulated while Bryant was a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy claims that he and his staff had no idea what Bryant was up to. The coach also added that it is sad to watch the public downfall of Dez Bryant. Many sports experts are saying that it would have been impossible for the Oklahoma State football coaching staff to miss almost $800,000 in jewelry, especially with the way that Bryant likes to flash his gold around. The NCAA is investigating, but results of the investigation will not be known for a very long time.
As an example of opportunity knocking for the Dallas Cowboys, please direct your attention to the case of veteran free safety Michael Huff. The Oakland Raiders did not offer Huff a contract prior to the lockout, so that makes Huff a free agent. The Cowboys could desperately use the services of a player like Huff. He is a smart safety that can hit and cover deep. But, to this point, the Cowboys have not indicated any interest in Huff. The lockout is preventing the Cowboys from working Huff out or signing him to a contract, but there is nothing to prevent the Cowboys from admitting that Huff would be a good fit for the team. Since the Cowboys allowed Bob Sanders to go to San Diego, it would make sense to put in a bid on Huff when the Cowboys have a chance. But, to this point, the Cowboys have not said a word.
The Dallas Cowboys have made some moves in trying to suppress the uprising that was caused when it was rumored that Auburn quarterback Cam Newton could be a Cowboy when the draft is over. The Cowboys have almost three dozen college prospects visiting the Dallas practice facility this week, but Cam Newton will not be invited. The Cowboys are hoping that this puts the rumors of the departure of current starting quarterback Tony Romo to rest.
Some players of interest that are visiting Valley Ranch this week include the four top offensive tackle prospects in Tyron Smith, Anthony Castonzo, Nate Solder and Gabe Carimi. Cowboys fans are hoping that this means the Cowboys will finally address the gaping holes in the offensive line before the 2011 season gets underway.
Dallas Cowboys Update: Jason Garrett Era Begins
November 10, 2010 by Guest Contributor · Leave a Comment
After the 45-7 trouncing that the Dallas Cowboys received on national television against the Green Bay Packers, most NFL betting experts were betting that Wade Phillips would not be the head coach when the Cowboys head into week 11 to face the New York Giants. That was one of the few NFL predictions surrounding the Cowboys that has come true so far. The NFL scores may not be on the Cowboys side, but at least owner Jerry Jones is starting to recognize that there is a serious problem in Dallas.
When the Green Bay game ended, Jerry Jones was quoted as saying that some people in his organization would face “serious consequences” for the Cowboys’ 1-7 start. So far the only person to experience those consequences is Wade Phillips. For the first time in their history, the Dallas Cowboys fired a head coach during the season. Assistant head coach Jason Garrett takes over as only the seventh head coach in Dallas Cowboys history. Garrett was also the offensive coordinator and he will retain that job as he moves into the head coaching job.
The interest now is to see what Jerry Jones will do with the head coaching job when the season is over. Jason Garrett was lured into staying in Dallas with a $3.5 million per year contract when at least two other teams wanted him as their head coach. Garrett turned down those NFL head coaching jobs to stay in Dallas and take over when Phillips was gone, but now that Phillips is gone it is not a slam dunk that Garrett will take over next season as the full-time head coach.
Garrett is seen by many as part of the problem in Dallas. He does not command a lot of respect in the locker room, and his offensive schemes and decisions have not brought the Cowboys a lot of good fortune this season. There is a growing feeling in Dallas that Garrett may not get the Cowboys head coaching job and that he will have to head to another NFL city to take over as the head man.
One of the leading early candidates who is getting a lot of mentions as the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys is former Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach John Gruden. Gruden is currently an analyst with ESPN Monday Night Football, and his no-nonsense approach and stern demeanor may be just what the Cowboys locker room needs.
During the Green Bay game, Dallas wide receiver Roy Williams was delivered a shot to the back of his head by the helmet of Packers linebacker Nick Collins. The NFL announced Monday that the hit was illegal and fined Collins $50,000. Collins was also given a warning that future hits of that nature will result in more fines and possibly a suspension. Roy Williams did not suffer a concussion and will be ready to play against the upcoming week 11 game against Giants.
Preseason: Dallas Cowboys vs Oakland Raiders
August 10, 2010 by Matt Lawrence · Leave a Comment
The Dallas Cowboys will face the Oakland Raiders in their 2nd preseason game of 5 for the 2010 NFL season. The Cowboys defense looked great in week 0 of the 2010 preseason, however the offense was a different story. The Cowboys offensive starters moved the ball down the goal line, however 3 straight passing plays on the goal line lead to a field goal, thanks a lot offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. The Cowboys also suffered a key personel injury, losing TE John Phillips for the season to an ACL tear. Now we will find out just what Marty B is made out, hopefully he has more game than he showed last season.
The Cowboys face a Raiders team that has a familiar face at quarterback in Jason Campbell, the Raiders decided to cut ties with former first round draft pick Jamarcus Russell. Recently the Raiders have drafted players because of there measurables instead of their football iq, something that the Cowboys have finally stopped doing.
I wouldn’t expect to see the starters play anymore than they did against the Bengals, and hopefully we can get through this week without anymore injuries. The Cowboys vs Raiders TV Channel, Tickets, Parking, Time, Location and more are listed below:
Preseason Week 1: Dallas Cowboys vs Oakland Raiders TV Channel – Parking – Tickets
Cowboys vs Raiders TV Time: 8:00PM Central Time
Cowboys vs Raiders Day / Date: Thursday – August 12, 2010
Cowboys vs Raiders Kickoff: (approx. 8:15PM Central Time)
Cowboys vs Bengals TV Channel: CBS
Cowboys vs Bengals Location: Cowboys Stadium – Arlington, TX
Cowboys vs Bangals Parking: Cowboys Stadium Parking Information
Cowboys vs Bengals Tickets: Cowboys vs Raiders Tickets at StubHub!
Dallas Cowboys vs Oakland Raiders – Thanksgiving Game
November 20, 2009 by Matt Lawrence · 4 Comments
The Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving day game is by far my favorite, this is the only game where you know you don’t have anything else to do except for lay on your couch with a stomach overstuffed with yummy goodness and travel in and out of consciousness while your team plays. More often then not our boys get to play a terrible team like this years opponent the Oakland Raiders. So please enjoy some cold beers, turkey, and hopefully a Dallas Cowboys win over the Raiders, Right Jerry?
I could go in depth and talk about this match up, but I don’t want to because it is plain and simple. The Raiders Suck and the Cowboys need to beat them, so please Cowboys don’t ruin my thanksgiving by losing to these sad sacks like the Eagles did. Instead of a game analysis I would like to leave you with the 5 of the many reasons that the Raiders suck.
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Ready For Some Football? Dallas Cowboys 2009 Preseason Schedule and Tickets
June 25, 2009 by Cody Dunlap · 4 Comments
There seems to be a different vibe surrounding the Dallas Cowboys in 2009, most of which comes from the brand new Cowboys Stadium, set to open up this fall. The first chance for Cowboys fans to see their team in their new home comes August 21, when the ‘Boys host the Tennessee Titans, but the Dallas Cowboys 2009 preseason schedule opens up August 14 in Oakland against the Raiders.
Here’s a look at the entire Dallas Cowboys 2009 preseason schedule.
Dallas Cowboys 2009 Preseason Schedule and Tickets
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Cowboys Preseason Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13 | @Oakland | 9 p.m. | CBS 11/KTVT | Buy Cowboys Preseason Tickets |
| August 21 | v. Tennessee | 7 p.m. | Fox 4 (National) | Buy Cowboys Preseason Tickets |
| August 29 | v. San Francisco | 7 p.m. | CBS 11/KTVT | Buy Cowboys Preseason Tickets |
| September 4 | @Minnesota | 7 p.m. | CBS 11/KTVT | Buy Cowboys Preseason Tickets |
The seemingly yearly journey to Mount Davis kicks off the first of four contests Romo, Wade and the gang will use to gauge their talents for the upcoming campaign. FOX picks up the national broadcast of the Titans game in order to show off the new digs, and a couple of common preseason foes in San Francisco and Minnesota wrap up what has already been an interesting offseason.
