Cowboys vs. Bills: Injury Update Leaves Positions Uncertain

by Dave Halprin on Nov 11, 2011 4:20 PM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

The main update for the Cowboys it that it appears Sean Lee will play, although no one is sure how much and how effective he'll be. We'll have to wait for the game to start before anyone will know for sure. Rob Ryan sure hopes he'll be effective.

"Honestly, we hope he can play," defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said. "He brings so much to the defense. He's smart, tough, he finds the football like no other."

Amen!

As expected, neither Felix Jones or Mike Jenkins will suit up for the game. And, with Miles Austin out, the Cowboys are looking at possibly needing another receiver. Earlier in the week Jerry Jones said they might look at Dwayne Harris from the practice squad, he could also handle some of the return duties on special teams. Turns out Harris has a hamstring issue, and a forgotten name could get another look at a new position.

If [Akwasi] Owusu-Ansah gets moved up, he would no longer be a safety. The Cowboys moved Owusu-Ansah to wide receiver a few weeks ago .... "I don't know all of it," he said regarding how much of the offense he knows. "I know some of it, most of it."

Owusu-Ansah is learning all four wide receiver spots and will mainly play split end if he gets any offensive snaps.

At Friday's practice, Owusu-Ansah was the guy doing the returns. The Cowboys could also not promote anyone and go with Kevin Ogletree on special teams (with an assist from Dez).

Also, Mat McBriar is still questionable although he says he thinks he'll play. If he doesn't, that would probably mean Tony Romo holding the kicks again.

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AOA as a receiver?

Interesting.

by Dub_TC on Nov 11, 2011 4:26 PM CST reply actions

they made this move at the start of the season

We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''

What else makes a strong leader?

"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.

"That's' what we're going to do.''

by TARHEEL PAUL on Nov 11, 2011 6:29 PM CST up reply actions

I knew

he was practice squad … just didn’t know he was a WR now. Or maybe I did and forgot ….

wait … where am I?

by Dub_TC on Nov 11, 2011 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

Glad to know I'm not the only one in the dark

I thought I was just ignorant for assuming we just cut him. Hmmm…….I guess we’ll see what the coaches think.

"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson

"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF

by ScottB1985 on Nov 11, 2011 7:14 PM CST up reply actions

Cut Tree

Give someone else a shot. He’s a nice guy but an epic fail. Personally I want to see this Holmes guy on PS.

The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT

If you're going to eat poison, you might as well lick the plate.

by Final Frame on Nov 11, 2011 4:34 PM CST reply actions

+1

i was pretty excited about that holmes kid when we signed him because of his frame… i guess hes not progressing well if they had to move AOA to receiver. But since hes obviously not ready, AOA is a safety, tree sucks, and holley aside from one epic moment is really a special teams player i think we should sign a veteran receiver and cut tree… not sure whos out there though but robinson sure worked out so far

by demarcus94 on Nov 11, 2011 4:49 PM CST up reply actions

Both Holmes and Harris are dealing with hamstring issues.

We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''

What else makes a strong leader?

"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.

"That's' what we're going to do.''

by TARHEEL PAUL on Nov 11, 2011 6:30 PM CST up reply actions

Man the hamstring bug has hit our receiver corps.

The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT

If you're going to eat poison, you might as well lick the plate.

by Final Frame on Nov 11, 2011 6:55 PM CST up reply actions

And....Ogeltree is not that nice of a guy either.

Seems like he let his little bit of success go right to his head. Seems to me as he’s plateaued, but he doesn’t realize it.

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.

"Meanwhile, like a bitter wine, Philadelphia’s jealousy fermented in the dark cellars of pride and resentment. With no playoff hopes of their own, Eagles fans turned towards hating the Cowboys." Steve Sabol, NFL films

by Nickthegrip on Nov 11, 2011 5:51 PM CST up reply actions

little bit is right. He had what, a few good weeks in 2009?

"How 'Bout them Cowboys!"---Jimmy Johnson

"...and the Cowboys...STUN the Bills!"--ESPN MNF

by ScottB1985 on Nov 11, 2011 7:16 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, I can recall him stretching the field for the team several times

But a game breaker he has not turned out to be. He seems to love him some him though, thats fo shizzy.

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.

by Nickthegrip on Nov 11, 2011 7:30 PM CST up reply actions

he hit the wall

he isn’t that good at all, easily not on this team next year

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:48 AM CST up reply actions

We speculate so much

But the fact of the matter is that we don’t know alot, other than the fact that he went undrafted, impressed enough to make the team, has done enough to still be on the roster, and they like him as a WR more than Holley and Harris. Those are the things we know for sure.

by Ben24626 on Nov 13, 2011 3:39 AM CST up reply actions

I agree with letting Tree go...

This whole AOA thing reminds of the Woody Danzler experiment somehow all over again.

Go Cowboys.....Go White Sox.....

by goat3000 on Nov 11, 2011 4:42 PM CST reply actions

but Woody was a play maker

he just didn’t have a position. I never will forget that kick return.

We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''

What else makes a strong leader?

"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.

"That's' what we're going to do.''

by TARHEEL PAUL on Nov 11, 2011 6:31 PM CST up reply actions

We could use a good Woody Dantzler right now.

Plus in a pinch he can be a backup QB as that is what he played in Clemson.

by mdlusk on Nov 12, 2011 2:06 AM CST up reply actions

I wish we could get some stability at the receiver spot. What a merry-go-round.

by Fernie67 on Nov 11, 2011 4:43 PM CST reply actions

KO has been extremely consistent these past few years

unfortunately hes been consistently terrrible

by 1youngwiz on Nov 11, 2011 4:56 PM CST up reply actions

Yup. He could have been a source of stability. But he's just not.

by Fernie67 on Nov 11, 2011 5:04 PM CST up reply actions

ROFL

The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT

If you're going to eat poison, you might as well lick the plate.

by Final Frame on Nov 11, 2011 6:57 PM CST up reply actions

AOA isn't a good returner.

Jerry thought he had a small school gem in AOA. It didn’t work out.

Jerry is the end all in Dallas.

by football mensa on Nov 11, 2011 5:02 PM CST reply actions

I put aoa in at WR while playin madden last year. but really i think hes done…i was pulling so hard for the guy too.

by DavidLaFleur on Nov 11, 2011 5:06 PM CST reply actions

god what a nightmare Akwasi turned into

sucks, I really liked that kid too but he’s a bust and its a shame

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 11, 2011 5:37 PM CST reply actions

It was an interesting 4th round pick

but most 4th rounders don’t work out.

I’m happy with what we did with our 1st and 2nd round picks and how we used our 3rd to get them.

Cowboys to the Superbowl

by Blue Eyed Devil on Nov 11, 2011 6:20 PM CST up reply actions

No Complaints about that draft

If we got a Dez Bryant, Sean Lee, and Sean Lissimore out of every draft we’d be a dynasty.

Cowboys to the Superbowl

by Blue Eyed Devil on Nov 11, 2011 6:23 PM CST up reply actions

Again, you mean a dynasty,, again.

by Aaron Burtram on Nov 11, 2011 7:36 PM CST up reply actions

Fell that once you get past the 3rd RD

Everything’s a crapshoot. Wouldn’t mind seeing AOA get a shot, he’s got some speed.

I can't hear you over the sound of how EPIC I am

by tdships on Nov 11, 2011 7:35 PM CST up reply actions

I know dude

i just loved Akwasi man, I truly thought we had something there

just goes to show you athletic ability and some nice footage from a D2 school doesn’t translate to a success story

Akwasi Owusu Ansah is easily my biggest failure in scouting or following the draft the last 5 years, I can admit my failures and when I was wrong, I was TOTALLY WRONG about this kid

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:50 AM CST up reply actions

Well can’t say you where totally wrong chia they still have him around. They see talent in him and are willing to spend the time and money to find out what it is and how to get it out of him. Never know this may be his fit. They may be waiting to for him to learn the offense and what a way to go. Saftey to reciever on sanders has done it for us so yea there must be talent there. And besides I’d love to have a receiver that could read and predict defenses like whitten does.

by Sado44 on Nov 12, 2011 1:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Im not throwing in the towel on Akwasi yet.

Im not sure if he’s going to be any good at WR, but I do think the guy is a good returner who just hasnt happened to crack one. I really think he could help us at corner.

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by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Nov 11, 2011 5:39 PM CST reply actions

I think he's still around because he's talented... Bruce Carter was a QB, Sean Lee was a RB

by scraig on Nov 11, 2011 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

he will not be anything at WR

he was a RB in high school, he doesn’t have the awareness to play CB or S

damn shame man

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:51 AM CST up reply actions

We should have kept Hurd and cut tree...

I am hopeful Holley can step up as well

by thejanusman on Nov 11, 2011 5:41 PM CST reply actions

Hurd's problem was his cap cost.

I think he was making 1.8 million, not worth it for a special teamer.

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.

by Nickthegrip on Nov 11, 2011 5:52 PM CST up reply actions

We should have kept Crayton

Cowboys to the Superbowl

by Blue Eyed Devil on Nov 11, 2011 6:24 PM CST up reply actions

wkg

by CowboysFan4Life on Nov 11, 2011 7:28 PM CST up reply actions

I dont get it

aOA is a CB! Why can’t he move BACK to the position he was playing in college. Who said the guy was a S anyway?

by Tyrone Jenkins on Nov 11, 2011 5:57 PM CST via mobile reply actions

because

he doesn’t have the “hips” for CB…..

Now as a WR/ Safety that is not has big a deal..

Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT

Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
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by I am Ironman!!! on Nov 11, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions

I think hips are really important for a safety actually

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:52 AM CST up reply actions

+1

With the injuries and instability at CB, I don’t understand why he isn’t getting more time at the CB position.

My only conclusion is that he can’t handle man coverage? (just guessing, because it appears that AOA @ CB is a forgone conclusion)

by RE1D on Nov 11, 2011 6:37 PM CST up reply actions

they said on one-on-one matchups in TC AOA was getting beat

which would suggest he would suck at CB.

And in college he played sort of a CB/S hybrid position

Sean Lissemore = The next Bruce Smith

by Lissyyyyy on Nov 11, 2011 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

Not only getting beat, but getting beat bad on basic stuff.

by Rena on Nov 11, 2011 9:36 PM CST up reply actions

thats the problem right there

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:52 AM CST up reply actions

I know this is completely off topic and that most of you probably dont give a damn

but my Tarheels are about to make history by playing on the USS Carl Vinson. Very proud that my school is a part of this. If you haven’t seen it, check out the court on the flight deck. Its awesome, with the flight tower in the one background and the San Diego skyline in the other. Awesome.

Happy Veterans day to all those that served and are currently serving.

We're here to win football games. The way to do that is to tell him and to get on him at the right times. I do that when you guys (media) don't see and watch.''

What else makes a strong leader?

"You win,'' Romo said. "You're a very good leader once you win.

"That's' what we're going to do.''

by TARHEEL PAUL on Nov 11, 2011 6:27 PM CST reply actions

+1

I saw them building the stands and floor on ESPN, it looks pretty cool.

Happy Veterans day to all those that served and are currently serving.

Amen to that! Thanks to all of our proud men and women!

by RE1D on Nov 11, 2011 6:39 PM CST up reply actions

It's a pretty sweet thing to watch

The Tarheel blue…best color ever.

by danielcp0303 on Nov 11, 2011 6:52 PM CST up reply actions

My stepdaughter's name is on the CV's bell

She was christened on the ship. Represent for our Vets!

I can't hear you over the sound of how EPIC I am

by tdships on Nov 11, 2011 7:37 PM CST up reply actions

dude UNC should not lose a game this year, that team is loaded

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:52 AM CST up reply actions

Romo: Has Romo ever won when throwing 40 attempts or more?

Since 2009 every time he approaches 40 pass attempts the Cowboys usually lose and his INTs go up, infact I doubt there’s a game when he has had no INTs in 35+ attempts. Track back to ’93 – 2 of Dallas 3 losses were when Aikman threw 40 times, game 2 vs the Bills with Emmitt holding out, Derrick Lassic started, vs Miami late in the season, Emmit was held to 51 yards so Aikman had to throw more.

Fred Taylor was held to less than 100 yards last week, and they lost. 2 of the last 3 games Demarco Murray has had 20+ carries and 100+ yards, Romo? 55 attempts in those 2 games, both games his QB rating was over 100 and his completion % was lower.

I guess Aaron Rodgers is the exception, until they run into a great pass defense. His top rusher has never run for 100 yards.

No matter what they say, run first, pass second still works…

by scraig on Nov 11, 2011 8:00 PM CST reply actions

Fred Taylor still plays!!!!!!!

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:53 AM CST up reply actions

Omg

How many times? They threw because they were losing, they ran because they were winning, this point has been said a million times. Seriously dude.

by Ben24626 on Nov 13, 2011 3:52 AM CST up reply actions

oh ! maan scored 2 tiks for the bills game.... woot

finally will get to see the inside of the stadium…… )

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Id say RIP Al Davis, but i know your up there drunker than a monkey and clocking angels in the 40 yd dash.

by demonbane on Nov 11, 2011 8:02 PM CST reply actions

Congrats!

Enjoy the game.

The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT

If you're going to eat poison, you might as well lick the plate.

by Final Frame on Nov 11, 2011 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

if romo has to be a holder and they stall out in the redzone more than once than they should run a fake one of those times

The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists

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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Nov 11, 2011 10:56 PM CST reply actions

as long as its early on why not give it a try

I like the crazy it shows

Roger: Hey, with this mortar launcher, we can get back at the kid who went all Tom Sizemore on your eye!
Steve: Oh, I wish I could get back at him. I'm gonna dress up as a girl and get him to have sex with me and then say "Ha! I'm not a girl! You just had sex with a boy that hates you!"
Roger: Yes, let's leave that plan between you, me, and the string of therapists who won't be able to help you.
American Dad

by Cowboys_Attack on Nov 12, 2011 1:10 AM CST up reply actions

Really? AOA? The guy that could not get past a single special teamer on kick returns?

THAT’S who we want out there trying to beat Leodis Mckelvin?

Oh brother.

"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"

by 5Blings on Nov 11, 2011 11:14 PM CST reply actions

LOL hahahahaha

yeah I know, pretty sad man

at least sign a veteran who actually PLAYS WR

Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!

by Archie Barberio on Nov 12, 2011 12:54 AM CST up reply actions

BTW -

I think Akwasi wears #11 as a receiver, so get used to seeing that nightmare again if he gets on the field.

Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.

by Nickthegrip on Nov 12, 2011 7:02 AM CST reply actions

It's Is Time

to cut ties with all that don’t produce and get us some T.O. baby. I think he’d fit the need for playoff run.

Beginning to think Austin is stacking up as one large injury with potential.

He’s kind of like a Mustang with a boss 302 engine that you can’t shift out of park.

by Jaymanburlington on Nov 12, 2011 7:50 AM CST reply actions

We will not go after TO

and apparently neither will any other NFL team. Why do we have a small percentage of fans that think this? Let the past go, he has no future.

The Garrett Guillotine demands more blood!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 5, 2011 3:30 PM PDT

If you're going to eat poison, you might as well lick the plate.

by Final Frame on Nov 12, 2011 9:40 AM CST up reply actions

My Vote

AOA returning kick-offs and punts!!!! I hold my breath everytime I see ogletree back there returning kicks because the guy has a fumble problem on kick-offs. Thank goodness we haven’t seen it this year yet but i just flat out don’t trust him. Plus that was one of AOA’s staple points in college as well as the fact as he is probably the fastest guy on the team if he gets called up now.

"I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious." –Vince Lombardi

by ProBowlFactory on Nov 12, 2011 10:33 AM CST reply actions