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2007 SCHEDULE
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
PRE-SEASON
Thu Aug 9 INDIANAPOLIS
(FOX) 7:00 pm
Sat Aug 18 DENVER (BSM)
7:00 pm
Sat Aug 25 @ Houston
(BSM) 7:00 pm
Thu Aug 30 @ Minnesota
(BSM) 7:00 pm
REGULAR SEASON
1. Sun, Sept. 9 NY GIANTS
(NBC) 7:15 pm
2. Sun, Sept. 16 @ Miami
(FOX) 3:05 pm
3. Sun, Sept. 23 @
Chicago (NBC) 7:15 pm
4. Sun, Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
(FOX) Noon
5. Mon, Oct. 8 @ Buffalo
(ESPN) 7:30 pm
6. Sun, Oct. 14 NEW
ENGLAND (CBS) 3:15 pm
7. Sun, Oct. 21
MINNESOTA (FOX) Noon
8. Sun, Oct. 28 BYE WEEK
9. Sun, Nov 4 @
Philadelphia (NBC) 7:15
pm
10. Sun, Nov. 11 @ NY
Giants (FOX) 3:15 pm
11. Sun, Nov. 18
WASHINGTON (FOX) Noon
12. Thu, Nov. 22 NY JETS
(CBS) 3:15 pm
13. Thu, Nov. 29 GREEN
BAY (NFL) 7:15 pm
14. Sun, Dec. 9 @ Detroit
(FOX) Noon
15. Sun, Dec. 16 PHILLY
(FOX) 3:15 pm
16. Sat, Dec. 22 @
Carolina (NFL) 7:15 pm
17. Sun, Dec. 30 @
Washington (FOX) Noon
| Cowboy's Trivia Question of the Week! Who holds the Cowboys' single season passing yardage record? Last Week's Answer: Purdue |
Another Early Roster Prediction
I realize these are kind of pointless at this time, but I like writing them
so what the heck!
QB – Tony Romo, Brad Johnson, Matt Moore
The top two are set. I really liked Matt Moore coming out of Oregon
State. We don't have to keep a 3rd QB if there isn't one worth
developing (see last season) however I see us trying to groom Matt
Moore for a few seasons.
RB – Julius Jones, Marion Barber, Tyson Thompson
The only battle here is for the 3rd spot. Alonzo Coleman is out and
Jackie Battle isn't a true running back. I think we will keep
Thompson because Coleman could be added to the practice
squad. By the way, Thompson is returning most of the kick-offs so
far so read whatever you want into that.
FB – Oliver Hoyte, Deon Anderson
Hoyte will be the starter. Polite has been around for three
unimpressive seasons. Anderson will make the team if he shows
any promise at all, and if he doesn't we will cut him and keep Andy
Thorn for a 4th tight end.
WR – Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd,
Miles Austin, Isaiah Stanback
The only guy I see threatening this list is Richardson. He really
didn't impress me all that much though. If Richardson does beat out
someone it would probably be Miles Austin or maybe Stanback if he
doesn't get back on the field here pretty quick. Sam Hurd is safe.
TE – Jason Witten, Anthony Fasano, Adam Bergen
Bergen and Thorn will battle it out for the third spot. Experience
wins out and we still can have Thorn on the practice squad.
OL – Flozell Adams, Marc Colombo, Pat McQuistan, James
Marten, Doug Free, Leonard Davis, Kyle Kosier, Corey
Procter, Andre Gurode, Joe Berger
The five tackles are pretty much set because Free and Marten
where fairly high draft picks. The first three guards and Gurode are
all but guaranteed as well. That leaves one spot at backup center.
Procter started camp there, but he has started playing more guard
(to win the starting job?). Berger is currently the backup center and
I think he edges out Trey Darilek.
DL – Marcus Spears, Chris Canty, Jason Hatcher, Jay Ratliff,
Jason Ferguson, Montavious Stanley
We are going a little light on the defensive line, but we just don't
have many quality guys there. Stanley is currently the backup nose
tackle with Ratliff working more at defensive end.
LB – DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, Greg Ellis, Bradie
James, Akin Ayodele, Bobby Carpenter, Kevin Burnett, Blair
Phillips
There is really only one linebacker spot up for grabs. It will be a
battle between rookies Phillips, Harrington, and Obomese. The
team likes Obomese's potential, but Phillips gives them a potential
special teams ace. Junior Glymph is also a factor, but he has been
around long enough to have showed us more than he has.
DB – Terrence Newman, Anthony Henry, Aaron Glenn, Joey
Thomas, Courtney Brown, Ken Hamlin, Pat Watkins, Roy
Williams, Keith Davis
The only sure things in the secondary are Newman, Henry, Glenn,
Hamlin, and Williams. Pat Watkins should make the team based on
potential and he does have some experience. Joey Thomas has
really caught my eye. I dug up a bio on him and it was an
interesting story. The guy nearly beat out Ahmad Carroll his rookie
season. Still, he was a solid nickel corner for the Packers. Then
halfway through the season he gets burned and then falls down on
a touchdown catch against the Vikings. His game falls apart, the
Packers cut him before the end of the season. The next year he
has a mediocre season with the Saints. He sits out of football all of
last season. Sounds to me like he lost his confidence because the
guy was a 3rd round pick and you can see that ability. He has great
size and he can run. He makes the team no problem.
The 4th safety spot comes down to Abram Elam and Keith Davis.
Both are excellent on special teams, whichever proves better in that
area wins the job. The guy to watch for in the secondary is
Courtney Brown. He was a big, fast corner in college. Dallas has
already moved him to safety and word is that he looks great playing
the deep middle. He will be the 9th DB that could play safety or
cornerback in a pinch as well as being a great developmental guy.
K – Nick Folk
P – Matt McBriar
LS – LP Ladouceur
I think Nick Folk is on his way to beating out Gramatica. He isn't
doing as well as expected on kick-offs, but he is making all of his
field goals. This guy won't last on the practice squad because he
will be the first guy a team tries to pick up if their kicker gets hurt. If
he has a good pre-season he will win the job.
Practice Squad
OLB Alex Obomese
DE Marcus Smith
NT Ola Dagundro
CB Alan Ball
RB Alonzo Coleman
TE Andy Thorn
ILB Dedrick Harrington
DE Stephen Bowen
I realize these are kind of pointless at this time, but I like writing them
so what the heck!
QB – Tony Romo, Brad Johnson, Matt Moore
The top two are set. I really liked Matt Moore coming out of Oregon
State. We don't have to keep a 3rd QB if there isn't one worth
developing (see last season) however I see us trying to groom Matt
Moore for a few seasons.
RB – Julius Jones, Marion Barber, Tyson Thompson
The only battle here is for the 3rd spot. Alonzo Coleman is out and
Jackie Battle isn't a true running back. I think we will keep
Thompson because Coleman could be added to the practice
squad. By the way, Thompson is returning most of the kick-offs so
far so read whatever you want into that.
FB – Oliver Hoyte, Deon Anderson
Hoyte will be the starter. Polite has been around for three
unimpressive seasons. Anderson will make the team if he shows
any promise at all, and if he doesn't we will cut him and keep Andy
Thorn for a 4th tight end.
WR – Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd,
Miles Austin, Isaiah Stanback
The only guy I see threatening this list is Richardson. He really
didn't impress me all that much though. If Richardson does beat out
someone it would probably be Miles Austin or maybe Stanback if he
doesn't get back on the field here pretty quick. Sam Hurd is safe.
TE – Jason Witten, Anthony Fasano, Adam Bergen
Bergen and Thorn will battle it out for the third spot. Experience
wins out and we still can have Thorn on the practice squad.
OL – Flozell Adams, Marc Colombo, Pat McQuistan, James
Marten, Doug Free, Leonard Davis, Kyle Kosier, Corey
Procter, Andre Gurode, Joe Berger
The five tackles are pretty much set because Free and Marten
where fairly high draft picks. The first three guards and Gurode are
all but guaranteed as well. That leaves one spot at backup center.
Procter started camp there, but he has started playing more guard
(to win the starting job?). Berger is currently the backup center and
I think he edges out Trey Darilek.
DL – Marcus Spears, Chris Canty, Jason Hatcher, Jay Ratliff,
Jason Ferguson, Montavious Stanley
We are going a little light on the defensive line, but we just don't
have many quality guys there. Stanley is currently the backup nose
tackle with Ratliff working more at defensive end.
LB – DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, Greg Ellis, Bradie
James, Akin Ayodele, Bobby Carpenter, Kevin Burnett, Blair
Phillips
There is really only one linebacker spot up for grabs. It will be a
battle between rookies Phillips, Harrington, and Obomese. The
team likes Obomese's potential, but Phillips gives them a potential
special teams ace. Junior Glymph is also a factor, but he has been
around long enough to have showed us more than he has.
DB – Terrence Newman, Anthony Henry, Aaron Glenn, Joey
Thomas, Courtney Brown, Ken Hamlin, Pat Watkins, Roy
Williams, Keith Davis
The only sure things in the secondary are Newman, Henry, Glenn,
Hamlin, and Williams. Pat Watkins should make the team based on
potential and he does have some experience. Joey Thomas has
really caught my eye. I dug up a bio on him and it was an
interesting story. The guy nearly beat out Ahmad Carroll his rookie
season. Still, he was a solid nickel corner for the Packers. Then
halfway through the season he gets burned and then falls down on
a touchdown catch against the Vikings. His game falls apart, the
Packers cut him before the end of the season. The next year he
has a mediocre season with the Saints. He sits out of football all of
last season. Sounds to me like he lost his confidence because the
guy was a 3rd round pick and you can see that ability. He has great
size and he can run. He makes the team no problem.
The 4th safety spot comes down to Abram Elam and Keith Davis.
Both are excellent on special teams, whichever proves better in that
area wins the job. The guy to watch for in the secondary is
Courtney Brown. He was a big, fast corner in college. Dallas has
already moved him to safety and word is that he looks great playing
the deep middle. He will be the 9th DB that could play safety or
cornerback in a pinch as well as being a great developmental guy.
K – Nick Folk
P – Matt McBriar
LS – LP Ladouceur
I think Nick Folk is on his way to beating out Gramatica. He isn't
doing as well as expected on kick-offs, but he is making all of his
field goals. This guy won't last on the practice squad because he
will be the first guy a team tries to pick up if their kicker gets hurt. If
he has a good pre-season he will win the job.
Practice Squad
OLB Alex Obomese
DE Marcus Smith
NT Ola Dagundro
CB Alan Ball
RB Alonzo Coleman
TE Andy Thorn
ILB Dedrick Harrington
DE Stephen Bowen
Five BIG Questions
Here are five big questions that must be answered as the Cowboys
head into the 2007 season.
1. How GREAT will Tony Romo be?
I'm pretty convinced Romo is the real deal. The question is though,
how great will he be. At the very least he will be an above average
quarterback which should be enough to get the team into the
play-offs, but if he is one of the Top 5 quarterbacks in the league
next season you can get ready for a February game in Arizona.
This offense would be a good one with Brad Johnson at the helm.
With a repeat Pro Bowl quarterback at the helm it could be the
league's best.
2. Can the secondary improve?
Wade Phillips isn't known as a guy who will help your pass
coverage. We will need to get above average or better play from
this unit if our defense is going to be an elite unit. The biggest
weak spot in the secondary was free safety. I think Ken Hamlin will
do a decent job of filling that role. The scrutiny will now fall solely
on Roy Williams. Ken Hamlin is good enough to hold is own, but he
isn't good enough to cover up for Roy's mistakes so it will be
interesting to see how Williams performs.
3. Can I get some D-line play?
The biggest weakness on paper of the entire team in my opinion is
the defensive line. We lack top end talent as well as depth. Jason
Ferguson is a good player, but the defensive ends were horrible
last season. I've come to realize that Canty and Spears are never
going to be great players, but hopefully Wade Phillips can get them
playing a little bit better because we need them badly.
4. Where's the rush?
Pass rush shouldn't be too big of a problem this season if Wade
Phillips does his job. He doesn't quite have the tools he had in San
Diego but he has some talented linebackers to work with. Someone
besides DeMarcus Ware has to step up and apply consistent
pressure. On the surface this seems easy enough with Greg Ellis
and Anthony Spencer, but there is no guarantee either one of them
will be particularly productive this season.
5. Can we stay healthy?
While last season's team is starting to sound less healthy than it
actually was, we still only had one vital player that missed significant
time. We must avoid the injuries that seem to wreck one or two
good teams every season. We are off on the wrong foot with the
early rash of injuries in camp, but none of them seem to be serious
although I'd keep a close eye on Terry Glenn.
There you have it. If the answer is positive to three of these we
squeak into the play-offs. Four could mean a spot in the
conference championship. Have all five of these questions go your
way and we could be looking at a championship club.
Here are five big questions that must be answered as the Cowboys
head into the 2007 season.
1. How GREAT will Tony Romo be?
I'm pretty convinced Romo is the real deal. The question is though,
how great will he be. At the very least he will be an above average
quarterback which should be enough to get the team into the
play-offs, but if he is one of the Top 5 quarterbacks in the league
next season you can get ready for a February game in Arizona.
This offense would be a good one with Brad Johnson at the helm.
With a repeat Pro Bowl quarterback at the helm it could be the
league's best.
2. Can the secondary improve?
Wade Phillips isn't known as a guy who will help your pass
coverage. We will need to get above average or better play from
this unit if our defense is going to be an elite unit. The biggest
weak spot in the secondary was free safety. I think Ken Hamlin will
do a decent job of filling that role. The scrutiny will now fall solely
on Roy Williams. Ken Hamlin is good enough to hold is own, but he
isn't good enough to cover up for Roy's mistakes so it will be
interesting to see how Williams performs.
3. Can I get some D-line play?
The biggest weakness on paper of the entire team in my opinion is
the defensive line. We lack top end talent as well as depth. Jason
Ferguson is a good player, but the defensive ends were horrible
last season. I've come to realize that Canty and Spears are never
going to be great players, but hopefully Wade Phillips can get them
playing a little bit better because we need them badly.
4. Where's the rush?
Pass rush shouldn't be too big of a problem this season if Wade
Phillips does his job. He doesn't quite have the tools he had in San
Diego but he has some talented linebackers to work with. Someone
besides DeMarcus Ware has to step up and apply consistent
pressure. On the surface this seems easy enough with Greg Ellis
and Anthony Spencer, but there is no guarantee either one of them
will be particularly productive this season.
5. Can we stay healthy?
While last season's team is starting to sound less healthy than it
actually was, we still only had one vital player that missed significant
time. We must avoid the injuries that seem to wreck one or two
good teams every season. We are off on the wrong foot with the
early rash of injuries in camp, but none of them seem to be serious
although I'd keep a close eye on Terry Glenn.
There you have it. If the answer is positive to three of these we
squeak into the play-offs. Four could mean a spot in the
conference championship. Have all five of these questions go your
way and we could be looking at a championship club.