Blogging The Boys: FanShots

A look back at the Rivalry and how it started.

2009-11-22T15:03:43Z

A look back at the Rivalry and how it started.

Albert Haynesworth will play, or won't he against the Cowboys? Now, they're saying he's a game-time...

2009-11-21T15:17:27Z

Albert Haynesworth will play, or won't he against the Cowboys? Now, they're saying he's a game-time decision.

The defensive tackle didn't practice again Friday - he exercised on a treadmill instead - and remains a game-time decision.

"I'm going to be more towards having him up and seeing what he can do," coach Jim Zorn said. "We'd love to have him on the field."

Kedric Golston, a starter last season and in 2006, would start if Haynesworth can't play. Anthony Montgomery, who started during the 2007 season, then might be activated for the first time all season.

Also, one cornerback position is still up in the air as to who will be starting for the Redskins tomorrow.

Zorn wouldn't say whether cornerback Carlos Rogers, benched after being burned by the Broncos for an early touchdown, would start against the Cowboys. Veteran Fred Smoot and second-year man Justin Tryon are the other candidates.

The Washington Times

DeMarcus Ware and fellow NFL players Drew Brees and Troy Polamalu filmed a public service...

2009-11-20T20:21:43Z

DeMarcus Ware and fellow NFL players Drew Brees and Troy Polamalu filmed a public service announcement with President Obama in October that will air during the league’s Thanksgiving games.

The 90-second spot shows Obama and the NFL stars playing touch football with local children on the White House lawn. The PSA promotes the league’s Play 60 campaign, which encourages physical activity to combat childhood obesity, and the president’s community service initiative United We Serve.

Yesterday, it was reported that K David Buehler has a pinkie toe injury. It's now confirmed as a...

2009-11-19T18:50:45Z

Yesterday, it was reported that K David Buehler has a pinkie toe injury. It's now confirmed as a fracture. He still expects to kick Sunday, though.

Kicker David Buehler has a fracture of the pinkie toe of his right foot. But the Cowboys kicker said he plans to kick in practice today.

"Just test it out and see who much I can do," Buehler said before Thursday's practice. "If I can do the whole practice effectively that's what I plan on doing. If I can kick today, I can kick Sunday."

ESPN

NFL Videos: Official Review Week 10 bonus coverage

2009-11-19T05:21:22Z

NFL Videos: Official Review Week 10 bonus coverage

07:11 – Mike Pereira, VP of NFL Officiating, explains the rulings of Week 10's most controversial calls exclusively for NFL.com.

Pereira says Green Bay should have been penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct for attempting to challenge the 4th down catch by Crayton when they had no challenges remaining.

NFL Videos: Official Review Week 10

2009-11-19T02:05:58Z

NFL Videos: Official Review Week 10

07:48 – Mike Pereira, VP of NFL Officiating, explains rulings on Week 10's controversial calls.

Includes Felix Jones seeming recovery of a fumble that was ruled as non-reviewable.

Coach Phillips talks rivalry games on Coach Speak with Brian Billick.

2009-11-18T14:06:42Z

Video: Coach Speak: Rivalry Week

Coach Phillips talks rivalry games on Coach Speak with Brian Billick.

It should be an interesting day of practice. Today, we will get to see whether Doug Free gets all...

2009-11-18T13:58:52Z

It should be an interesting day of practice. Today, we will get to see whether Doug Free gets all or some of the snaps at right tackle. We will also see how the Cowboys plan to replace Ken Hamlin.

Fourth-year player Pat McQuistan also could get some reps when practice resumes Wednesday. Phillips also didn't rule out sliding over right guard Leonard Davis and filling his spot with either journeyman Montrae Holland or fifth-year pro Cory Procter.

"Leonard can play whatever you need him to play," Phillips said.

A fourth-round pick in 2007 from Northern Illinois, Free has never started an NFL game.

"I'm sure Doug Free has been dreaming for an opportunity," (Bradie) James said. "You never want to wish any misfortune on a player, but he's been practicing, working his tail off just to get an opportunity. He wants to show he belongs."

The candidates to replace Hamlin are fourth-year player Pat Watkins and third-year pro Alan Ball. Although Hamlin has had an up-and-down season, he's still regarded as the secondary's quarterback.

SAEN

Kissing Suzy Kolber brings back the Double J Character

2009-11-17T20:38:17Z

Kissing Suzy Kolber brings back the Double J Character

I think this is the first time all season that this has made an appearance. If you don't have a sense of humor about the Cowboys (you know who you are), don't bother clicking. Also,don't click if you are easily offended. Otherwise, click away, this is some funny stuff

Ken Hamlin, as expected, is going to miss some time with his high ankle sprain. Ken Hamlin will...

2009-11-17T14:24:20Z

Ken Hamlin, as expected, is going to miss some time with his high ankle sprain.

Ken Hamlin will miss 2-4 weeks with a high right ankle sprain, leaving his job open for either Alan Ball or Patrick Watkins.

Todd Archer

We were able to pressure more because it became a one-dimensional game

2009-11-17T03:17:14Z

We were able to pressure more because it became a one-dimensional game

http://espn.go.com/dallas/columns/cowboys/blog/_/post/4660833

Preliminary injury report from week 10.

2009-11-16T18:30:00Z

Preliminary injury report from week 10.

Cowboys @ Packers Highlights

2009-11-16T13:53:04Z

Cowboys @ Packers Highlights

Julius Jones hospitalized with severe injury

2009-11-16T03:18:25Z

Julius Jones hospitalized with severe injury

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Julius Jones experienced bleeding in his lung after being hospitalized Sunday.
Jones stayed in the hospital overnight while the rest of the Seahawks traveled back to Seattle. He appears to have suffered a severe injury that will almost certainly keep him out of multiple games. Jones also has a broken rib.

Isaiah Stanback signed to Pats roster

2009-11-15T03:52:20Z

Isaiah Stanback signed to Pats roster

In place of Brandon Tate who was placed on IR (via Twitter / Mike Reiss)

Sounds of the Game starring some of your favorite Dallas Cowboys.

2009-11-14T15:23:24Z

Sounds of the Game starring some of your favorite Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Videos: WK 9 Anatomy: Austin's Double-Move

2009-11-13T18:05:27Z

NFL Videos: WK 9 Anatomy: Austin's Double-Move

03:07 – Greg Cosell dissects how Romo and Austin baited the Eagles on the game's deciding TD.

Bengals S Roy Williams was placed on the injured reserve list with a forearm injury.

2009-11-13T17:54:46Z

Bengals S Roy Williams was placed on the injured reserve list with a forearm injury.

Twitter / Adam Schefter: Bengals S Roy Williams was ...

Cowboys @ Packers Preview

2009-11-13T16:48:27Z

Cowboys @ Packers Preview

Keith Brooking credited with TFL instead of sack on McNabb.

2009-11-12T19:11:46Z

Keith Brooking credited with TFL instead of sack on McNabb.

From Nick Eatman:

[T]he NFL went back and changed the ruling, stating that McNabb initially crossed the line of scrimmage and then retreated ground before running out of bounds behind the line of scrimmage.

That would’ve been Brooking’s third sack of the season. DeMarcus Ware leads the team with five, followed by Jay Ratliff (four) and Victor Butler (three). Brooking and Marcus Spears each have two sacks.

For fantasy fans (per Elias):

Cowboys at Eagles:
A play initially declared a [sack] of Donovan McNabb by Keith Brooking is now officially a rush for a 1 yard loss by McNabb

* 2 rushes for -1 yd for McNabb
* 0 sacks for Brooking
* 3 sacks for the Dallas defense