Cowboys Media Notes (for Browns, 9/7)

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REGULAR SEASON GAME #1SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

DALLAS COWBOYS AT CLEVELAND BROWNSCLEVELAND BROWNS STADIUM -- 3:15 P.M. (CDT)

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Series Record:Cleveland leads the series 17-11.

Last Meeting:@ Dallas 19, Cleveland 12, Sept. 19, 2004

Last Meeting in Cleveland:Dallas 26, Cleveland 14, Sept. 1, 1991

Last Cowboys Win:@ Dallas 19, Cleveland 12, Sept. 19, 2004

Series Streak:Dallas won two of the last three games.

RADIOKTCK - 1310 AM / KDBN, 93.3

Play-by-Play: Brad Sham Analyst: Babe LaufenbergSideline Reporter: Kristi Scales

KFLC - 1270 AM / KFZO 99.1 (Spanish)Play-by-Play: Victor Villalba Analyst: Luis Perez

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Play-by-Play: Joe Buck Analyst: Troy AikmanSideline Reporter:Pam Oliver

Cowboys Special Edition with Jerry JonesSaturday nights at 10:30 p.m. on KTVT/CBS11

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Series Notables:* Cleveland is one of five teams that holds a series advan-

tage over Dallas, joining Baltimore, Miami, Oakland andSan Francisco.

* The Browns won 11 of the first 12 meetings (1960-66).* This is just the fourth time these teams have played each

other since the 1991 season.* Dallas has opened the season against Cleveland two other

times - both in Cleveland and both Dallas wins (9/17/67and 9/1/91).

* Three of the last four meetings have been decided by atouchdown-or-less.

A Cowboys Win Would:

* Give Dallas back-to-back wins on opening day for the firsttime since the 1998 and 1999 seasons.* Allow the Cowboys to claim back-to-back wins against the

Browns for the first time since the games in 1982 and1985.

* Up Dallas win total against AFC foes to 79, tying it with SanFrancisco for the most in the NFC.

COWBOYS & BROWNS

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Tuesday, Sept. 2:Players day off

Wednesday, Sept. 3:10:30 a.m. Coach Crennel conference call10:45 a.m. Braylon Edwards conference call11:30 a.m. Locker room open

1:15 p.m. Practice - first 20-30 minutes open3:30 p.m. Coach Phillips press conference

Thursday, Sept. 4:11:30 a.m. Locker room open1:15 p.m. Practice - first 20-30 minutes open3:30 p.m. Coach Phillips press conference

Friday, Sept. 5:10:30 a.m. Coach Phillips press conference11:00 a.m. Practice - first 20-30 minutes open12:45 p.m. Locker room open

Saturday, Sept. 62:00 p.m. Team departs for Cleveland

Sunday, Sept. 73:15 p.m. (CDT) Kickoff at Cleveland

THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE


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WADE PHILLIPS (61-42, 7TH YEAR, 13-3 - DAL.)Wade Phillips was named the seventh head coach in Dallas

Cowboys history on Feb. 8, 2007. Phillips, now in his 32ndyear as an NFL coach, has guided his teams to four playoffappearances with only one non-winning season. His first sea-son in Dallas was no exception as the Cowboys tied the fran-chise record with 13 wins. En route to a 13-3 record, Dallascaptured the 20th division title in franchise history. UnderPhillips' guidance, the Cowboys sent a league record 13 play-ers to the Pro Bowl. Phillips had head coaching stops with theDenver Broncos and Buffalo Bills. He also served as an inter-im head coach in New Orleans in 1985 (1-3 record) andAtlanta in 2003 (2-1). The last seven times Phillips has takenover as a head coach or defensive coordinator, his new teamhas reached the playoffs in his first season. Over the last 19years as a head coach or coordinator, he has been a part ofonly four teams with non-winning records. During that span,his defenses have ranked in the NFL's top-10 nine times. Heserved as the defensive coordinator for the San Diego

Chargers for three seasons before landing in Dallas. He spenttwo years (2002-03) as the defensive coordinator in Atlanta.From 1998-2000 he was Buffalo's head coach and was itsdefensive coordinator (1995-97) after a two-year stint asDenver's head coach (1993-94). He served as the Broncosdefensive coordinator for four seasons (1989-92). He was thePhiladelphia Eagles defensive coordinator and linebackerscoach (1986-88) after serving as the Saints defensive coordi-nator (1981-85). He made his coaching debut in 1976 underhis father, Bum, with the Houston Oilers (linebackers) thencoached the defensive line from 1977-1980.

ROMEO CRENNEL (20-28, 4th Year)Romeo Crennel took the reigns of the Cleveland Browns

on Feb. 8, 2005 to become the 11th head coach in team his-tory. After opening his head coaching career with a 6-10record in 2005 and a 4-12 record in 2006, Crennels Brownsteam finished 2007 with a 10-6 record, including a franchise-best seven consecutive home wins. At the end of the sea-son, six Browns were selected to the Pro Bowl. Crennel has38 years of coaching experience, including 27 years in theNFL. He has appeared in six Super Bowls (XXI and XXV -N.Y. Giants and XXXI, XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX - NewEngland) with five wins. He helped guide the New EnglandPatriots to Super Bowl victories in 2001, 2003 and 2004 asthe defensive coordinator (2001 and 2004) and the defen-sive coordinator/defensive line coach (2002-03). He previ-ously coached in Cleveland (2000) as the clubs defensivecoordinator/defensive line coach. He also had stops with theN.Y. Jets (1997-99 - defensive line), New England Patriots(1993-96 - defensive line) and the N.Y. Giants (1981-82 -special teams/defensive assistant, 1983-89 - special teamsand 1990-92 defensive line). He coached collegiately atGeorgia Tech (1980), Mississippi (1978-79), Texas Tech(1975-77) and his alma mater, Western Kentucky (1970-74).He was a four-year starting defensive lineman at WesternKentucky, earning team MVP honors as a senior. Crennelearned his bachelors degree in physical education and amasters while serving as a graduate assistant at WesternKentucky (1970).

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HEAD COACHES

After claiming opening-day wins in two of the last

three seasons, includinglast years 45-35 homewin over the N.Y. Giants,the Dallas Cowboys havean opportunity to winback-to-back seasonopeners for the first timesince 1998 and 1999.

Dallas also enters the 2008 season with the leaguessecond-best opening-day wining percentage (.681), sec-ond only to the Jacksonville Jaguars (.692).

Dallas 32 opening-daywins are good for 10th inNFL annals.

Dallas won 17 consecu-tive season-opening games

from 1965-1981. Thatstreak is the longestopening day win streak inthe history of the NFL.The next longest streaksare Miami (11, 1992-02), Detroit (10, 1930-39) Chicago (9,1984-92) and the Baltimore Colts (8, 1955-62).

The Cowboys have opened a season against theCleveland Browns two times and won each of those games.The last time Dallas opened a season against the Brownswas Sept. 1, 1991 on a Monday night.

Dallas lost its first-ever season opener 28-35 against thePittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 24, 1960. They came back thenext season to beat Pittsburgh 27-24 on Sept. 17, 1961 toclaim their first-ever season-opening win.

SEASON OPENERSTop-Five Opening DayWinning Percentages

Team Record %Jacksonville ..............9-4-0 .692Dallas....................32-15-1 .681Denver ..................30-17-1 .638Chicago ................49-34-5 .590N.Y. Giants............46-32-5 .590

OPENING ON THE ROADAs one of the NFLs best teams on opening day, it is no

surprise that the Cowboys have enjoyed success opening

their season on the road. In 25 all-time season openers onthe road, Dallas hasposted a 17-8 record.

The franchise won itsfirst 11 road seasonopeners (1967-84)before losing threestraight from 1987-89.Following that short los-ing streak, Dallas wonfive of its next seven sea-son openers on the road.

Dallas has opened at Washington (five times) more oftenthan any other place, followed by Pittsburgh (three),Chicago (two), Cleveland (two - including Dallas first sea-son opener on the road) and the St. Louis Cardinals (two).

This years season opener at Cleveland marks the thirdtime the Cowboys have opened the season at Cleveland -both Dallas wins.

Longest Opening Day WinStreaks

Team Games Years

Dallas ....................17 1965-81Miami ......................11 1992-02Detroit ....................10 1930-39Chicago ....................9 1984-92Baltimore Colts ........8 1955-62

SOLD OUT STADIUMSThe Cowboys have played in front of sold out stadiums in

290 of their last 292 games (including playoffs) and in 92consecutive games. They have played in front of sold outcrowds in 145 consecutive games at Texas Stadium (includ-ing playoffs) - dating back to Dec. 16, 1990 againstPhoenix, their last home non-sellout.

On the road, Dallas has played in front of sold out crowdsin 46 straight games (including playoffs), dating back to itslast road non-sellout - at Arizona (10/20/02).

Cowboys Top Opening DayRoad Opponents

Team Games RecordWashington ..............5 4-1Pittsburgh ..................3 2-1Chicago ....................2 1-1Cleveland ................2 2-0St. Louis Cards ........2 1-1


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PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS vs. BROWNSGreg Ellis - LB

Had a season-high tying seven tackles along with asack, a tackle for a loss and five pressures in hisonly game against Cleveland (9/19/04).

Anthony Henry - CBSelected in the fourth round (97th overall) by the

Browns in the 2001 NFL Draft. In four years inCleveland, started 39 of the 61 games he playedand tallied 254 tackles, 45 pass breakups and 17interceptions, including 10 as a rookie.

Brad Johnson - QBPlayed in three games, starting two against Cleveland

and completed 43-of-71 passes (60.6%) for 473yards with three touchdowns and three intercep-tions.

Terence Newman - CBIn one career outing, posted a tackle and his first inter-

ception of the 2004 season. Logged his first careerpunt return as a pro in the game.

Terrell Owens - WRIn two games, caught 12 passes (eight for first downs)

for 199 yards (16.6 avg.) and two touchdowns.

Zach Thomas - LBIn three career games - while with Miami - posted 37

tackles, including a season-high 20 againstCleveland (12/26/04).

Roy Williams - SNotched six tackles in one meeting (9/19/04).

Jason Witten - TEIn one career game, caught six passes for 82 yards

(9/19/04).

By virtue of the NFL schedule, the Dallas Cowboys willbe facing the AFC North this season. All time, Dallas holdsa 31-37 record over teams from the AFC North - the onlydivision in which Dallas does not have a winning record.

Dallas vs. AFC NorthCurrent

Team W L T Win% StreakCincinnati..........5 4 0 .556 L-1

Pittsburgh ......15 14 0 .517 L-1Cleveland........11 17 0 .393 W-1Baltimore ..........0 2 0 .000 L-2Div. Totals......31 37 0 .456

THE NORTH FACE

INSIDE THE SERIES HISTORYThe rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and the

Cleveland Browns has been around since the Cowboys

entrance in the league in 1960. The two teams were in thesame conference from 1961-1969. In all, the clubs havefaced each other 28 times.

In the 28 games of the series there has been:* Two season-opening games - both in Cleveland and

both Dallas wins.* Three NFL Championship Games (1967 - win by Dallas

and 1968 and 1969 - both Cleveland wins).* 580 points scored by Dallas, 661 allowed.* A seven-game Cleveland win streak from 1963-1966.* A four-game Dallas win streak from 1966-1968.* A 3-10 record for Dallas when playing in Cleveland.* 18 games decided by double digits.* Nine games decided by 21-or-more points.* Eight games decided by a touchdown-or-less.* A 41-point loss by Dallas, tying the second-largest mar-

gin of defeat in club history.* A 38-point win by Dallas in the 1967 NFL Championshipgame, tying the largest margin of victory in Dallaspostseason history.

FIRST TIME...LAST TIMEThe first time these two clubs met, the Dallas Cowboys

were entering their fourth week of existence. After losingtheir first three games by an average of seven points, theCowboys suffered their largest margin of defeat in theirinaugural season, falling to Cleveland at home 48-7 onOct. 16, 1960 in front of 28,500 fans.

The last time these two clubs met, the Cowboys openedup their 2004 home schedule with a 19-12 win over theBrowns on Sept. 19 in front of 63,119 fans.

(league ranking)Cowboys Browns

Record ........................................13-3 10-6

Scoring Avg. (NFL rank) ..................28.4 (2) 25.1 (8)Opp. Scoring Avg. (NFL rank)..........20.3 (13) 23.9 (21)Total Off. (NFL rank)........................365.7 (3) 351.3 (8)Rushing Off. (NFLrank) ................109.1 (17) 118.4 (10)Passing Off. (NFLrank)..................256.6 (4) 232.9 (12)Total Def. (NFL rank) ......................307.6 (9) 359.6 (30)Rushing Def. (NFLrank) ..................94.6 (6) 129.5 (27)Passing Def. (NFL rank) ................213.1 (13) 230.1 (24)Kickoff Return Avg.............................22.3 (19) 27.0 (1)Punt Return Avg. ................................8.7 (17) 13.5 (3)Turnover Margin ..................................+5 (8t) -2 (19)Penalties ............................................104 114Penalty Yards......................................815 868Opp. Penalties......................................85 80Opp. Penalty Yards ........................785 581

2007 STATISTICAL COMPARISON

DALLAS vs. AFCThis weeks game against

the Cleveland Brownsmarks the Cowboys first offour interconference gamesof the season. It also marksthe fourth time in the lastseven seasons that Dallashas opened the season against an AFC foe.

Since 1970, the Cowboys boast the NFCs highest win-ning percentage (.574) when facing an AFC team and have

the second-most wins (78) behind San Franciscos 79.Dallas won six of their last eight games against AFC teams.

NFC vs. AFC.Team Record Pct.Dallas ..............78-58-0 .574San Francisco....79-64-0 .552Philadelphia ....74-62-1 .544St. Louis ..........76-65-0 .539

SERIES HISTORYDallas and Cleveland have squared off 28 times with the

Browns winning 17 of those contests. Below is a look at theoutcome each of those 28 games:

Dal DalDate Loc. W/L Score Date Loc. W/L Score10/16/60 Dal L 7-48 12/24/67* Dal W 52-1410/1/61 Cle L 7-25 9/22/68 Dal W 28-712/3/61 Dal L 17-38 12/21/68* Cle L 20-3110/7/62 Cle L 10-19 11/2/69 Cle L 10-4212/2/62 Dal W 45-21 12/28/69* Dal L 14-389/22/63 Dal L 24-41 12/12/70 Cle W 6-211/24/63 Cle L 17-27 12/7/74 Dal W 41-1710/4/64 Cle L 6-27 9/24/79 Cle L 7-2610/18/64 Cle L 16-20 11/25/82 Dal W 31-1410/17/65 Cle L 17-23 9/22/85 Dal W 20-711/21/65 Dal L 17-24 12/4/88 Cle L 21-2410/23/66 Cle L 21-30 9/1/91 Cle W 26-1411/24/66 Dal W 26-14 12/10/94 Cle L 14-199/17/67 Cle W 21-14 9/19/04 Dal W 19-12

* Eastern Conference Championship Game& NFC Championship Game


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OFFENSE

WR -- 81 Terrell OwensLed his team in receiving yards in each of the last eight seasons.Set a club record with an NFC-best 15 touchdown receptions in

2007. Earned his sixth trip - first as a Cowboy - to the Pro Bowl fol-lowing the 2007 season. With 1,355 receiving yards topped 1,000yards for the eighth time in his career. In league history, currentlythird all-time with 129 receiving touchdowns, ninth with 882 career

catches and 10th with 13,070 yards. Has caught a pass in 167

consecutive regular season games - second behind MarvinHarrisons 175.

LT -- 76 Flozell AdamsPlayed and started all 16 games in each of the last two seasons

after returning to the field after suffering a torn ACL in his right kneein 2005. Played in 16 games in each of his 10 seasons, except2005. Has 146 career starts in 150 games. A four-time Pro Bowl

selection (2003-04 and 2006-07). Has seven career blocked kicks.

LG -- 71 Cory ProcterCame to Dallas as a free agent in 2005 as a backup guard. Displayedversatility to also play center. Started two games last season at center

in place of Gurode (knee). Starting at guard in place of Kyle Kosier(foot). Has played in 16 games in his career - all in 2007.

C -- 65 Andre GurodeTook over the starting center role at the beginning of training campin 2005. Switched to guard midway in 2002. Made the switch back

to center in 2005. Missed two games in 2007 due to injury (knee).Following the 2007 season, earned his second consecutive trip tothe Pro Bowl.

RG -- 70 Leonard DavisSigned with Dallas as an unrestricted free agent from Arizona in2007. Started all 17 games last year and earned his first career

trip to the Pro Bowl. Was the second overall pick in the 2001 NFLDraft by the Cardinals.

RT --75 Marc ColomboWon the starting job during the 2005 training camp. Started all 16

games in 2006 for the first time in his career and repeated thatfeat in 2007. Has played both right and left tackle in his career.

Originally a first-round draft choice (29th overall) with the ChicagoBears in 2002. Suffered nerve damage and a dislocated patellalate in the 2002 season and did not return until late in the 2004

season. Signed with Dallas Nov. 1, 2005.

TE -- 82 Jason WittenSelected to his fourth consecutive Pro Bowl in 2007 - the second-

most Pro Bowl selections by a tight end in club history - JayNovacek (five). Established single-season team tight end recordsfor catches (96 - third-most in league history) and receiving yards

(1,145) - the 13th tight end in league history to top 1,000 yards in aseason. Became the eighth tight end in league history to record

60-or-more catches in four consecutive seasons.

FB -- 34 Deon AndersonDrafted in the sixth round (195th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.Played in eight games with four starts as a rookie before tearinghis right rotator cuff. Caught six passes for 55 yards before theinjury. Spent the second half of the season on injured reserve.

WR -- 84 Patrick CraytonBecame a starting receiver in 2007, stepping in for Terry Glenn

(knee). Started 13 games in 2007 and had career-highs for catch-

es (50), yards (697) and touchdowns (seven). Had a career-best184 yards against St. Louis (9/30/07). Also had two touchdownsagainst the Rams - his first career multi-touchdown game.

QB -- 9 Tony RomoEarned his second consecutive Pro Bowl trip in 2007 after establish-ing club records for passing yards (4,211), touchdowns (36), comple-

tions (335) and 300-yard games (seven). Also owns the club markfor consecutive games with a touchdown pass (17). Is tied with

Danny White for the second-most 300-yard outings (10). Owns a 19-7 regular season record as a starter.

RB -- 24 Marion BarberBecomes Dallas starting running back for the first time in his careerafter earning his first career trip to the Pro Bowl following the 2007

season, despite seeing time as a reserve. Had career-highs for rush-es (204) and rushing yards (975) last season.

DEFENSE

RE -- 99 Chris CantyMoved into the starting lineup in 2006 and started each of the last34 games, including playoffs. Split time with Greg Ellis at defen-sive end as a rookie in 2005. Had a career-best 46 tackles and

3.5 sacks last season.

NT -- 90 Jay RatliffDrafted in the seventh round in the 2005 draft as a defensive endand was a reserve for two seasons. Switched to nose tackle last

season after Jason Ferguson was lost in the season-opener.Started 14 games and finished with a career-best 28 tackles and

four tackles for losses.

LE -- 96 Marcus SpearsDrafted in the first round (20th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Played in all 50 games of his career, including starts in the last 34games - including playoffs. Finished second last season with six

tackles for losses.

SLB -- 98 Greg EllisMoved to outside linebacker for 2006 after after playing the previ-ous eight at defensive end. Suffered a torn Achilles tendon and

missed the last seven games of the season. Returned in 2007 torecord a career-best 12.5 sacks, earn his first career trip to the

Pro Bowl and was named the NFLs Comeback Player of the Year.

MILB -- 56 Bradie JamesBecame the starting MLB in 2005 and led the team in tackles ineach of the previous three seasons. Had a career-high 132 tack-les in 2006. Posted double-digit tackles in seven games led the

team or tied for the lead in tackles eight times last season.Returned an interception 15 yards for a touchdown for his first

career score in 2006.

MOLB -- 55 Zach ThomasSigned as a free agent in the offseason after spending the first 12

years of his career in Miami. Named to seven consecutive ProBowls (1999-2006) and reached the 100-tackle plateau in each ofhis first 11 seasons. Has reached double-digit tackle totals in 39 of

his last 52 games. Has 17 career interceptions, the fifth-mostamong active linebackers. Returned four picks for touchdowns -

tied for fourth-most all-time.

WLB -- 94 DeMarcus WareEarned his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl last season

after leading the team and all league linebackers with a club line-backer record 14.0 sacks. With his 11.5 sacks in 2006, becamethe first Dallas defender to post back-to-back double-digit sacks

since Charles Haley (1994-95). Is the first Cowboys player to leadthe club in sacks through each of his first three seasons.

RCB -- 42 Anthony HenrySigned with Dallas on March 3, 2005 after four years with the

Browns. Started all 16 games in 2006 for the first time in his career.Was slowed in 2007 with a high ankle sprain, but still managed tolead the team with six interceptions. Tied for the team lead with 15

pass breakups.

LCB -- 41 Terence NewmanEarned his first career Pro Bowl selection in 2007 despite missing

three games due to injury (foot). Tied his career-best with fourinterceptions, including one returned for a touchdown - his first

career interception return for a touchdown. Did not allow a touch-down reception in 2005.

SS -- 38 Roy WilliamsEarned fifth straight Pro Bowl selection in 2007, joining Cliff Harris,

Mel Renfro and Darren Woodson as the only club safeties whomade five-or-more Pro Bowls. Finished 2007 second on the teamwith 115 tackles, his third 100-tackle season. Has started 93 of the

95 regular season games he has played.

FS -- 26 Ken HamlinSigned with Dallas from Seattle as an unrestricted free agent onMarch 23, 2007. Earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl in 2007 afterposting a career-best 102 tackles. Finished second on the Dallas

defense with a career-best five interceptions. Originally selected inthe second round (42nd overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft by Seattle.Has started 68 of the 70 regular season games he played, includ-

ing all 16 games in the previous two seasons.

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The Cowboys offense finished the 2007 season third in the NFL in total offense (second in the NFC). In scoring offenseDallas averaged 28.4 points-per-game to rank second in the league (first in the NFC), and the 455 points amassed by theoffense was good for the second-most in club history behind only the1983 club (479 points). The passingoffense ranked fourth in the league(third in the NFC) and for the secondconsecutive season - and third overallin team history - produced two 1,000-yard receivers (Terrell Owens andJason Witten). Owens set a franchiserecord with 15 receiving touchdowns,Witten caught 96 passes to lead theteam and set a club tight end recordfor receptions while also becomingthe first tight end in franchise history -13th in NFL history - to top 1,000yards in a season. Tony Romo, in hisfirst complete season as the teamsstarting quarterback, established sin-gle-season club records for touch-down passes (36), passing yardage (4,211), completions (335) and 300-yard games (seven) to earn his second consec-utive Pro Bowl selection and first as the starting quarterback for the NFC squad. The Cowboys rushing attack finished 17thin the NFL (seventh in the NFC) behind the tandem of Marion Barber and Julius Jones. The duo combined for 1,563 rush-ing yards and averaged 97.7 yards-per-game in 2007. Barber led the team with 975 yards on 204 carries and 10 touch-downs despite not starting a single game during the regular season as he earned his first career trip to the Pro Bowl. Jonesfinished second on the team with 588 yards on 164 carries with two touchdowns.

2007 OFFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS* Flozell Adams, Leonard Davis and Andre Gurode were each named Pro Bowl starters

for their work on the line. Adams made his fourth appearance, Davis his first and Gurodehis second.

* Marion Barberled Dallas rushers with career-highs for rushes (204) and yards (975) with-out logging a start during the regular season. With his play, Barber earned his first careerPro Bowl selection.

* Terrell Owens earned his sixth Pro Bowl appearance after establishing a club record fortouchdowns in a season (15). His 1,355 receiving yards were the fourth-most in team his-tory and the most for Owens since recording 1,412 in 2001.

* Tony Romo established club single-season records for completions (335), passing yards(4,211) and touchdowns (36) to earn his second consecutive Pro Bowl selection. He threwat least one touchdown in the first 13 games of the season - the longest single-seasonstreak in club history.

* Jason Witten earned his fourth Pro Bowl selection after setting a club tight end record forcatches (96) and receiving yards (1,145). Wittens receiving yardage total marked the firsttime in club history - 13th in league history - that a tight end topped 1,000 yards in a season.

PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN -- OFFENSE

Tony Romo begins his second season as Dallas start-ing quarterback, giving the Cowboys stability at that positionfor the first time since the 1990s. After signing a seven-yearcontract extension Oct. 10, 2007, the Cowboys offense wasrewarded by Romos emergence last season as the club ledthe NFC and was second in the league in scoring offense,averaging 28.4 points-per-game. In just his first full seasonas a starting quarterback, Romo led the Cowboys to a fran-chise record tying 13 wins while earning himself his secondconsecutive trip to the Pro Bowl as the NFCs starting quar-terback. Along the way, Romo set numerous single-season

club passing records, including touchdown passes (36),passing yards (4,211), 300-yard games (seven), and hiscompletion percentage of 64.4% was the sixth-highest sin-gle-season mark in club history. He led the NFC in yards-per-attempt (8.10) and was second in the conference in yardsand third in completion percentage. Romo has now started26 regular season games and owns a record of 19-7.Through his career, he has completed 555 of his 857attempts for 7,114 yards with 55 touchdowns and 32 inter-ceptions. He now has 10 career 300-yard outings which tiesDanny White for the second-most in club history behind TroyAikmans 13.

The Dallas Cowboys called on seasoned veteran BradJohnson to become the clubs backup quarterback in 2007, aposition he returns for in 2008. Johnson, a proven quarterback

in the league, is also one of the leagues most accurate. With a61.8 career completion percentage, Johnson ranks fifth in theNFL among quarterbacks with over 3,000 attempts. He is tiedwith Jim Plunkett and Daryle Lamonica for 52nd place on theNFLs all-time passing list (164). As a starter, Johnson hasracked up a 71-51 record (.582 winning percentage) and did notthrow an interception in 48 of those starts. He holds the leaguerecord for consecutive seasons with a completion percentageover 60.0 (11) and has two Pro Bowl selections along with aSuper Bowl XXXVII Championship - Tampa Bay (2002). As astarting quarterback, Johnson has led three teams (Minnesota,Tampa Bay and Washington) to the playoffs. In his first seasonin Dallas, Johnson saw extended action in the season finale atWashington and completed seven-of-11 passes for 79 yards -his only passing statistics of the season.

QUARTERBACKMarion Barberhas displayed an explosive and energetic

running style that has provided a spark to the Dallas runninggame and allowed the fourth-year player to earn his first careertrip to the Pro Bowl in 2007 despite spending the season as areserve. He established career numbers for carries (204) andrushing yards (975) while adding 10 touchdowns in 2007. Hereturns in 2008 as the most experienced rusher on the Dallasdepth chart.

In continuing with the recent trend of a two-running backsystem, the Cowboys used their first pick in the 2008 drafton a running back that left the collegiate ranks as only thefourth running back in NCAA history to average over 7.0yards-per-carry. Felix Jones is slated to complemenMarion Barber and is no stranger to a two-back system aftespending his collegiate career sharing the backfield withDarren McFadden.

Dallas added to its backfield depth once again in the

2008 NFL Draft by selecting Tashard Choice in the fourthround. Choice left Georgia Tech as the first running back inschool history to top 1,000 yards in consecutive seasonswhile also leading the ACC in rushing both years.

Deon Anderson will take over as the clubs starting fullback after starting four games and playing in eight as a rookie last season. He is a natural fullback, that was selected inthe sixth round (195th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. Hisrookie season was slowed after tearing his right rotator cuffand spending the second half of the season on the clubsinjured reserve list.

RUNNING BACK

Running Back Touchdown Leaders Since 2006Rushing Touchdowns Rush/Rec. Touchdowns

Player Tds Player Rush Rec. Tot.1. Toml inson (S.D.) . .. ... ... ...43 1. Tomlinson (S.D.) .... ..43 6 492. Barber (Dal.). ... ... .. ... ... ...24 2. Barber (Dal.) .. ... .. ...24 4 283. Jones-Drew (Jac.) ..........22 3. Jones-Drew (Jac.) ..22 2 244. L. Johnson (K.C.) ..........20 4. Addai ( Ind.)..............19 4 235. Addai (Ind.) ....................19 L. Johnson (K.C.) . ...20 3 23

Westbrook (Phi.) ....14 9 23


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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN -- OFFENSE (cont.)

Terrell Owens signed withDallas prior to the 2006 seasonand has exceeded expectationssince his arrival. He led the teamwith 1,180 yards in 2006 and bet-tered that in 2007, recording ateam-best 1,355 yards and

establishing a club record with 15receiving touchdowns - tops inthe NFC. For his efforts, he wasselected to his sixth career ProBowl - first as a Cowboy. Throughhis 12 NFL seasons, Owens has882 career receptions - ninth all-time - for 13,070 yards - 10th all-time - and 129 touchdowns - thirdall-time. He has caught a pass in167 consecutive games, secondonly to Marvin Harrison (175).Owens is the second player inNFL history to finish seven sea-sons with 13-or-more touch-

downs, joining Jerry Rice, whodid it eight times. He has 29games with multiple touchdownreceptions and 45 career 100-yard games.

The versatile Patrick Craytonremains as the clubs startingreceiver opposite Owens afterstepping into the role last season

with Terry Glenn sidelined through the first 15 games of theseason. Crayton responded to the challenge, starting 13 of the15 games he played and setting career-highs in receptions(50), yards (697) and touchdowns (seven).

Behind Owens and Crayton, several young receivers willbe counted on to make an impact impact for the Cowboys this

season. Sam Hurd and Miles Austin, who both made theclub as rookie free agents in 2006 and benefitted fromincreased playing time last year will start the season as game-day inactives. Hurd suffered a high ankle sprain in the finalpreseason game while Austin sprained his knee in the pre-season contest at Denver. Working through his first full train-ing camp, second-year receiver Isaiah Stanback showedsplashes of comprehending the receiver position after makingthe transition from college quarterback to pro receiver lastyear. His progress and playing time may be slowed at thebeginning of the 2008 season after he suffered a shoulderinjury in the preseason game against Houston.

At the top of the tight end depth chart lies fifth-year manand four-time Pro BowlerJason Witten. With his selectionto the 2007 Pro Bowl, Witten now trails only Jay Novacek(five) for the most Pro Bowl appearances by a Dallas tightend. Through his five seasons, Witten has emerged as oneof the most prolific tight ends in club history. The 2007 sea-son was no exception as Witten established franchise tightend records for catches (96), receiving yards (1,145) and acareer-high seven touchdown catches. He became the firstDallas tight end and 13th tight end in league history to top

TIGHT END

WIDE RECEIVER1,000 receiving yards in a season. He also became just theeighth tight end in NFL history to record four consecutive 60plus catch seasons. He already has four of Dallas top-fivesingle-season reception totals and four of the top-six singleseason receiving yards totals. He enters the 2008 season

just 17 yards shy of becoming the sixth Dallas pass catcheto reach 4,000 career receiving yards. He is also 52 catches shy of becoming the fifth pass catcher to catch at least400 passes. A model of durability, Witten has appeared in 82

of a possible 83 games, missing just one with a broken jawin 2003.

After a draft-day trade that sent 2006 second roundselection Anthony Fasano to Miami, the Dallas Cowboysshowed their dependency on a quality tight end when theyselected Martellus Bennett in the second round (61st overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. Through the preseason, Bennet

has displayed his ability as a pass catcher, shedding tacklesfor 71 yards on six catches. He continues to work on his ability as a quality blocker in order to become a well-roundedtight end in the mold of Witten.

Tony Curtis returns for his third season in Dallas afterseeing time in all 16 games as a reserve in 2007. The 2007season saw Curtis record his first three receptions - altouchdowns - while also proving his worth as a capable runblocker.

As one of the biggest and most powerful offensive lines inthe league in 2007, the Dallas Cowboys return all five startersfrom last year in left tackle Flozell Adams, left guard KyleKosier, center Andre Gurode, right guard Leonard Davisand right tackle Marc Colombo. Behind the O-Lines work, theDallas offense finished second in the NFC, third in the leagueaveraging 365.7 yards-per-game. The club racked up 455points, the second-most behind the 1983 squads 479. TheDallas line was also well represented in the Pro Bowl, sendingAdams for his fourth appearance - second consecutive -Gurode for his second consecutive and Davis for his first tripThe line will lose some consistency to start the season afteKosier suffered a foot injury in the Houston game and may besidelined for several weeks.

With Kosier sidelined with a foot injury suffered in the pre-season game against Houston, Cory Procter- who startedtwo games at center in place of Gurode (knee) last season -will step in to start at left guard

Pat McQuistan (Dallas 2006 seventh round selection)

along with two of Dallas 2007 draft picks - James Marten (thirdround) and Doug Free (fourth) will remain in a reserve role attackle. All three have the ability to play more than one positionand will continue to learn from some of the best this season.

Joe Berger, in his fourth year, will backup both the guardand center positions and Montrae Holland - acquired in atrade with Denver leading up to the season opener - round outhe depth on the offensive line.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Top NFL Tight Ends Since 2003Catches Yards

Player Catches Player Yards1. Tony Gonzalez..............423 1. Tony Gonzalez............5,1512. Jason Witten................348 2. Antonio Gates ............4,3623. Antonio Gates ..............340 3. Jason Witten ............3,9834t.Jeremy Shockey ..........297 4. Alge Crumpler ............3,4275. Randy McMichael ... ... ..283 5. Jeremy Shockey . ... .. ..3,334

Top NFL ReceiversSince 2000

Catches

Player Catches1. Torry Holt ........................7532. Marvin Harrison ..............731

3. Derrick Mason................6634. Terrell Owens................6605. Hines Ward ....................643

YardsPlayer Yards

1. Torry Holt ..................11,0762. Marvin Harrison ..........9,8033. Terrell Owens ............9,7634. Randy Moss ................9,4675. Derrick Mason ............8,416

TouchdownsPlayer TDs

1. Terrell Owens..................992. Randy Moss ....................963. Marvin Harrison ................904. Torry Holt ..........................655. Hines Ward ......................58

NFL CareerTouchdown Receptions

Leaders

Player TDs1. Jerry Rice ......................1972. Cris Carter......................1303. Terrell Owens................1294. Randy Moss ..................1245. Marvin Harrison ..............123


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When the Dallas Cowboys transitioned to the 3-4defense three years ago, Bradie James may have benefit-ted the most from the change. As the signal caller of thedefense, James notched 100-plus tackles and led the teamin tackles each of the previous three seasons, including acareer-high 132 tackles in 2006. He posted 130 stops lastyear and led or tied for the team lead in tackles eight times.

The only newcomer to Dallas starting defense this yearis 12-year veteran and seven-time Pro Bowler ZachThomas, who will be starting alongside James at inside line-backer. Thomas came to Dallas this year via free agencyfrom Miami and has reached the 100-tackle mark in each ofhis first 11 seasons. He also had 168 career starts with theDolphins, the most ever by a club defensive player and thefourth-most by any player in Miami history.

After nine years at defensiveend, Greg Ellis made the switchto strong side linebacker in 2006and has flourished at the positiondespite suffering a torn Achillestendon that sidelined him for thefinal seven games of the season.Before the injury, Ellis was lead-ing the team with 4.5 sacks. Hereturned in 2007 and missed thefirst three games while continuingthe rehabilitation process. Afterhis return, he went on to post a

career-best 12.5 tackles - sec-ond-most by a club linebacker -

and earned his first career Pro Bowl selection.Starting opposite Ellis is Dallas 2005 first round draft

choice DeMarcus Ware. Coming off his second consecutivePro Bowl season, Ware displayed his pass rushing prowesslast season, finishing second in the league - tops amongleague linebackers - with a single-season club linebackerrecord 14.0 sacks. With his 11.5 sacks in 2006, Ware becamethe first Dallas defender to post consecutive double-digit sackseasons since Tony Tolbert accomplished that feat in 1994-95. Ware also led the team in sacks for the third consecutiveseason to become the first player in club history to lead or tiefor the team lead in sacks in each of his first three seasons.

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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN -- DEFENSEThe Cowboys finished the 2007 season ranked ninth in the NFL (fourth in the NFC) in total defense. Linebacker Bradie

James led the team in tackles for the third consecutive season with 130 stops. Safety Roy Williams finished second onthe team - first among Dallas defen-sive backs - with 115 stops, markinghis third season with 100-plus tackleswhile earning his fifth consecutive tripto the Pro Bowl. Cornerback AnthonyHenry paced the squad with a team-high six interceptions while also tyingfellow cornerback Terence Newman -who earned his first trip to the ProBowl in 2007 - with 15 passbreakups. For the second consecu-tive season, linebacker DeMarcusWare set a franchise record with acareer-best 14.0 sacks - good forsecond in the league and first amongall linebackers - as he earned his second straight trip to the Pro Bowl as a starter on the NFC squad. With 14.0 sacks in2007 and 11.5 in 2006, Ware became the first Dallas defender to post back-to-back double-digit sack totals since CharlesHaley (12.5 in 1994 and 10.5 in 1995). Linebacker Greg Ellis finished second on the team with a career-best 12.5 sacksto earn his first career trip to the Pro Bowl while also being named as the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. With Ellisand Ware both collecting double-digit sacks, they became the first Dallas duo to record 10-or-more sacks each in a sea-son since Ed Jones (13.0) and Jim Jeffcoat (12.0) in 1985.

2007 DEFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS* Greg Ellis returned from a torn Achilles injury suffered in 2006 to record the most sacks

in his career - 12.5 - despite missing the first three games of the season. Elliss impactalso led to his first career Pro Bowl appearance.

* Bradie James led the defense in tackles for the third consecutive season with 130.* Anthony Henry led the team with six interceptions, despite missing three games with a

high ankle sprain.* Terence Newman earned his first career Pro Bowl selection despite being slowed with

injuries through the season.* DeMarcus Ware led the team in sacks (14.0 - tops among league linebackers), to set a

club record by a linebacker. He earned his second consecutive Pro Bowl start also pac-ing the team in quarterback pressures (27), tackles for lost yardage (eight) and forcedfumbles (four).

On the inside, 2005 firstround selection BobbyCarpenterwill see time inreserve packages. He hasseen time at both insideand outside spots throughhis previous two seasons.

Kevin Burnett will alsowork his way back into thelineup after undergoingarthroscopic surgery duringthe preseason. Burnett sawtime in nickel and dimepackages last season andfinished eighth on the team

with 52 tackles.Justin Rogers was

claimed off waivers at thefinal cutdown leading up tothe 2007 season and sawtime in all 16 games last

season mainly on special teams. In limited play on defenseRogers finished with three tackles. He also has the ability toplay outside.

The Cowboys first pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, AnthonySpencer, assumed the role with the first team early last sea-son and started the first six games of his career in Ellisabsence.

Both Marcus Spears and Chris Canty return to manthe starting defensive end positions after seeing their pro-duction increase in the defense last season. Both havestarted all 16 games in each of their previous two seasonsafter seeing time as reserves during their rookie season(2005). Spears had a career-high 2.5 sacks last seasonalong with a career-best six tackles for losses (second onthe team).

Canty also put up career-highs in 2007 with 46 tacklesand 3.5 sacks.

Jay Ratliffresumes the role as the clubs starting nosetackle after successfully switching from defensive end lastseason. With the loss of Jason Ferguson (biceps) in the first

DEFENSIVE LINE

Top Linebacker Sack Leaders

2007 NFL LB SACK LEADERS

Player Sacks1. DeMarcus Ware ..........14.02t. Greg Ellis ....................12.52t. Shawne Merriman........12.52t. Mike Vrabel ..................12.55. Julian Peterson ..............9.5

LB SACK LEADERS SINCE 2005Player Sacks

1. Shawne Merriman........39.52. DeMarcus Ware ..........33.53. Shaun Phillips ..............27.04. Adalius Thomas ..........26.55. Greg Ellis ....................25.0

COWBOYS SINGLE-SEASONSACK LEADERS (LBs)

Player Sacks1. DeMarcus Ware (2007) ........14.02. Greg Ellis (2007) ..................12.53. DeMarcus Ware (2006) ........11.54. Anthony Dickerson (1983) ......10.55. DeMarcus Ware (2005) ..........8.0Dallas Cowboys All-Time

Sack Leaders

Player Sacks1. Harvey Martin ........114.02. Randy White ..........111.03. Ed Jones ................106.04. George Andrie ..........97.05. Jethro Pugh..............95.56. Jim Jeffcoat ..............94.57. Bob Lilly....................94.0

8. Greg Ellis ................69.09. Larry Cole ................60.0

10. Tony Tolbert ..............59.011. DeMarcus Ware ......33.5


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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN -- DEFENSE (cont.)defensive line, cont.

week of the season, Ratliff was called upon to clog the mid-dle for the Dallas defense. He responded by starting thenext 14 games and finished with career-bests in tackles (28)and tackles for losses (four). With his versatility, Ratliff mayalso be used as a pass rushing defensive end in reservepackages.

With the loss of Ferguson last season, Dallas signedTank Johnson to provide experienced depth at nose tackle.

Although he spent his first six weeks on the clubsreserve/suspended list serving a league-mandated suspen-sion, Johnson saw time in eight games with one start. Witha full offseason under his belt, Johnson is now acclimated tothe Dallas defense.

Jason Hatcher, a 2006 third round choice, has been asolid contributor along the line last season through his firsttwo pro seasons, seeing action in 30 games. He finished hisrookie campaign with 13 stops and seven quarterback pres-sures, then upped those totals with 35 tackles and ninepressures in 2007.

Third-year man Stephen Bowen will also help to pro-vide depth on the line after seeing time in all 16 games lastseason, posting 23 tackles. He played in just one game withDallas as a rookie free agent in 2006.

Dallas will start the season off with both of their startingcornerbacks on the field, a rare occurance from 2007.Terence Newman, who suffered through a heel injury thebeginning of last season, returns healthy after earning hisfirst career Pro Bowl selection following the 2007 season.Despite playing in only 13 games, Newman tied his career-high with four interceptions, including one he returned for atouchdown for his first career defensive score.

Anthony Henry will start opposite Newman in his fourthseason in Dallas. Despite suffering a high ankle sprainagainst St. Louis (9/30) last season, Henry still managed tolead the defense with six interceptions in 13 games.

The Cowboys nickel defensive package will highlightDallas newcomerAdam Jones, who was acquired in a draftday trade with the Tennessee Titans. Jones, who served aleague-mandated suspension for off-field issues last sea-son, missed the entire 2007 season, but was fully reinstatedby Commissioner Goodell Aug. 28. He arrived in Dallas as aformer first round selection (sixth overall) in the 2005 NFL

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Draft. He not only has displayed his ability as a cover cornerbut is also a game-breaking punt returner, with four returnsfor touchdowns.

The Cowboys also addressed their need at cornerbackin the 2008 NFL Draft. With their second pick in the firsround (25th overall), the Cowboys selected Mike JenkinsHe displayed his ability to make plays on defense, rackingup 133 tackles, 41 pass breakups and six interceptions infour years at South Florida.

Dallas picked up another corner in the draft, selectingOrlando Scandrick in the fifth round (143rd overall). He noonly has the ability to make plays on defense, but can be asolid special teams contributor after blocking seven kicksthrough his collegiate career.

Last season the Cowboys claimed Evan Oglesby ofwaivers (Baltimore) to add young depth in the secondaryOglesby played in eight games, mainly on special teams, in2007 and will once again be counted on to provide supporin a reserve role.

Alan Ball was drafted in the seventh round (237th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft to give Dallas added depth andyouth in the secondary. He spent most of his rookie seasonadjusting to the pro game on Dallas practice squad but wasactivated for the final three games of the season.

Roy Williams returns to strong safety in 2008 after earn-ing his fifth straight Pro Bowl selection. He will once again becounted on to do what he does best - hit. In 2007 Williamsfinished the season second on the team with his third caree100-tackle performance. He product of durability, he hasplayed in 95-of-96 possible career games, missing only onegame due to a suspension for a horse-collar tackle.

Ken Hamlin will once again quarterback the secondaryfrom his free safety spot. He joined Dallas in free agencyleading up to the 2007 season and had a career-year, establishing personal highs in tackles (102) and interceptions(five) en route to his first career Pro Bowl selection. Hamlinsfuture in Dallas was solidified this past offseason as hesigned a six-year contract.

Behind Hamlin, is third-year safety Patrick Watkinswho will continue to see time in nickel and dime packagesHe was thrown into the mix early in his rookie season, start-ing nine of the 14 games he played in.

Courtney Brown, one of Dallas 2007 seventh rounddraft choices, will continue to battle for playing time aftemoving from corner to safety at the start of the 2007 trainingcamp.


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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN -- SPECIAL TEAMSThe Dallas Cowboys finished the

2007 season 20th in the NFL (10th inthe NFC) in kickoff coverage, allow-ing an average of 23.0 yards-per-return. Dallas was 29th in the NFL(14th in the NFC) in punt coveragewith an average of 11.6 yardsallowed. On the return side, theCowboys ranked 19th in the NFL(10th in the NFC) in kickoff returnswith an average of 22.3 yards-per-return. Dallas was 17th in the NFL in punt return average (8.7). Kicker Nick Folk racked up 131 points to finish third inthe league and a top club record charts for scoring in a season by a rookie. He also became the first Cowboys rookiesince Emmitt Smith (1990) to earn a trip to the Pro Bowl. He joined Efren Herrera (1977) and Rafael Septien (1981) asthe only club kickers to make the trip to Hawaii.

2007 SPECIAL TEAMS HIGHLIGHTS* Nick Folk had a record-setting season, finishing with a club rookie record 131 points -

also good for the third-most overall. He converted all 53 of his PAT attempts whiledrilling 26-of-31 (83.9% - club rookie record) of his field goal attempts. His 26 field goalsalso set a club rookie record. Folk was the NFCs kicker in the Pro Bowl.

* Mat McBriarhad a gross average of 47.1 yards - fourth in the NFL. His net average of38.5 was seventh best in the NFL.

* Miles Austin took over the kickoff return duties midway through the season and finishedninth in the NFL with an average of 25.5.

PunterMat McBriarhas become one of the NFLs pre-mier punters in just four seasons and holds six of the clubstop-10 single-game highs for gross average, the top-twospots for single-season gross average and the second-bestsingle-game net average. He finished 2007 fourth in theleague with a 47.1 gross and seventh with a 38.5 net aver-

age. Just one year removed from a Pro Bowl, McBriar alsohas a streak of 275 consecutive punts without a block - sec-ond in team record books behind Danny Whites 341. For hiscareer, he averages a booming 44.7 gross average with 89dropped inside opponents 20-yard line.

The Cowboys may have found the permanent solutionat place kicker - a position that has given the club troublerecently. Nick Folk, one of Dallas sixth round choices in the2007 NFL Draft, will once again handle the place kickingduties after becoming the first Cowboys rookie to be select-ed to the Pro Bowl since Emmitt Smith (1990), and the third-ever Dallas kicker (first rookie kicker) to make the all-startrip. He finished his rookie season fourth among kickers with131 points to establish a club rookie scoring record. He con-

verted all 53 PATs and was true on 26-of-31 field goals.Deep snapperLouis-Philippe Ladouceursigned with

Dallas prior to their Week Four contest at Oakland in 2005and has been solid and mistake-free on 196 punts, 86 fieldgoals and 122 PATs since joining the team.

With preseason injuries to Miles Austin (knee) andIsaiah Stanback (shoulder)- both of whom were slotted askickoff returns - the Dallas return game will take on a new look.Dallas first round draft picks Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins

RETURN GAME

KICKING GAMEwill see some time returning kicks. Jones is back in familiar ter-ritory as he handled kickoff returns at Arkansas, leaving the collegiate ranks as the NCAAs ninth-ranked returner with a careeraverage of 28.2 yards-per-return. Jenkins also excelled in hissenior campaign as a kick return specialist, averaging 30.4yards with his first return of the season going for a 100-yardtouchdown.

Both Terence Newman and Patrick Crayton may see

time returning punts, but the full time role will be handled byAdam Jones. Jones, an explosive punt returner while withthe Tennessee Titans, has a career average of 11.2 yards-per-return. In the 2006 season, Jones averaged 12.9 yardsper-return with three returns for a touchdown, including a90-yarder.

Dallas finished the 2007 season 20th in the NFL in kickoff coverage, allowing 23.0 yards-per-return. Leading up tothe season, The Cowboys return eight of their top-10 special teams coverage specialists from last season: PatrickWatkins - who led the team - Bobby Carpenter, Kevin

Burnett, Justin Rogers - who led all rookie coverage men- Sam Hurd, Anthony Spencer, Miles Austin and DeonAnderson.

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DALLAS COWBOYS FINAL 2008 PRESEASON STATISTICSRESULTS AND ATTENDANCE (2-2)

L 17-31 at San Diego 61,946

L 13-23 at Denver 74,484

W 23-22 HOUSTON 60,795

W 16-10 MINNESOTA 60,246

TEAM STATISTICS DALLAS OPP

FIRST DOWNS..............................................74...............................73

Rushing........................................................21...............................27

Passing........................................................50...............................36

Penalty...........................................................3...............................10

Third Down-Made/Att..............................18/49..........................20/55

Third Down Efficiency............................36.7% ........................36.4%

Fourth Down-Made/Att................................1/2..............................3/3

TOTAL NET YARDS .................................1,300..........................1,121

Avg. Per Game .......................................325.0..........................280.3

Total Plays .................................................243.............................243

Avg. Per Play ..............................................5.3..............................4.6

NET YARDS RUSHING...............................389.............................431

Avg. Per Game .........................................97.3..........................107.8

Total Rushes .............. ............... ............... ....95 ............. ................119

Avg. Per Rush.............................................4.1..............................3.6

NET YARDS PASSING ................................911.............................690

Avg. Per Game .......................................227.8..........................172.5

Sacked/Yards Lost....................................7/35............................5/21Gross Yards...............................................946.............................711

Attempts/Completions.............................141/92........................119/70

Pct. of Completions ..................................65.2............................58.8

Had Intercepted.............................................3.................................1

PUNTS/AVERAGE.................................19/46.6.......................23/44.2

Net Punting Average.................................40.6............................35.2

PUNT RET./AVG.......................... ...........10/10.6 .............. .........11/10.4

KICKOFF RET./AVG...............................17/22.7.......................14/27.9

INT./AVG. RET............................................1/5.0.........................3/15.0

PENALTIES/YARDS ...............................23/222........................22/157

FUMBLES/BALL LOST.................................5/3..............................0/0

TOUCHDOWNS...............................................6.................................9

Rushing..........................................................4.................................7

Passing..........................................................2.................................2

Returns ..........................................................0.................................0EXTRA POINTS/ATTEMPTS........................6/6..............................8/8

TWO POINT CONV./ATTS............................0/0..............................0/1

FIELD GOALS/ATTEMPTS.........................9/10..............................8/9

AVG. TIME OF POSS................................30:27..........................29:33

SCORING TDR TDP TDRt 2-Pt FG PAT S TP

Folk ........................0 0 0 0 9/10 6/6 0 33

Choice ....................2 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 12

Anderson ................1 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

Crayton ..................0 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

Barber ....................1 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

Austin......................0 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

COWBOYS TOT. ....4 2 0 0 9/10 6/6 0 69

Opp. Totals ............7 2 0 0 8/9 8/8 0 86

2-Pt. Conversions: Team 0-0, Opponents 0-1

RUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TDBarber ..............................22 121 5.5 17 1Jones, F. ..........................18 73 4.1 19 0Choice..............................18 60 3.3 19 t 2Lattimore............................9 45 5.0 11 0Hurd ..................................1 35 35.0 35 0Romo ................................1 13 13.0 13 0Crayton ..............................1 11 11.0 11 0Crosslin ..............................4 10 2.5 6 0Anderson............................3 7 2.3 4 1Stanback ............................1 7 7.0 7 0Coleman ............................7 6 0.9 5 0

Bartel..................................5 6 1.2 5 0Johnson ............................4 -2 -0.5 0 0Austin ................................1 -3 -3.0 -3 0COWBOY TOTALS..........95 389 4.1 35 4Opp. Totals ....................119 431 3.6 32 7

RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TDCurtis..................................9 65 7.2 13 0Hannah ..............................8 80 10.0 20 0Austin ................................7 106 15.1 37 1Jones, F. ............................7 65 9.3 28 0Owens................................7 63 9.0 13 0Hurd ..................................7 62 8.9 32 0Bennett ..............................6 71 11.8 29 0Jefferson ............................6 69 11.5 24 0Crayton ..............................5 70 14.0 22 1Amendola ..........................4 64 16.0 35 0Anderson............................4 37 9.3 13 0Witten ................................4 35 8.8 14 0

Lattimore............................4 20 5.0 18 0Choice................................3 17 5.7 9 0Barber ................................3 15 5.0 6 0Lowber ..............................2 44 22.0 39 0Atchinson ..........................2 24 12.0 12 0Stanback ............................2 14 7.0 9 0Coleman ............................1 13 13.0 13 0Bradford ............................1 12 12.0 12 0COWBOY TOTALS..........92 946 10.3 39 2Opp. Totals ......................70 711 10.2 35 2

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TDSmith, T. ............................1 5 5.0 5 0COWBOY TOTALS............1 5 5.0 5 0Opp. Totals .................... 3 45 15.0 34 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB IN20 LG BL NETMcBriar......................14 655 46.8 0 4 62 0 40.6Ottovegio ....................5 230 46.0 0 0 53 0 37.3COWBOY TOTALS ..19 885 46.6 0 4 62 0 40.6Opp. Totals ................22 1,016 44.2 5 6 63 1 35.2

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TDAmendola ..........................7 64 9.1 2 12 0Jones, A. ............................2 42 21.0 0 24 0Oglesby ..............................1 0 0.0 0 0 0COWBOY TOTALS ..........10 106 10.6 1 24 0Opp. Totals........................11 114 10.4 3 25 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG LG TDStanback ............................5 148 29.6 44 0Scandrick ..........................5 108 21.6 36 0Amendola ..........................3 52 17.3 23 0Jenkins ..............................2 44 22.0 27 0Coleman ............................2 34 17.0 18 0COWBOY TOTALS..........17 386 22.7 44 0Opp. Totals ......................14 391 27.9 68 0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 OT T

COWBOY TOTALS ............27 23 10 9 -- 69Opp. Totals ..........................17 38 16 15 -- 86

FIELD GOALS 11-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+Folk ............................0-0 2-2 2-2 3-3 2-3COWBOYS ................0-0 2-2 2-2 3-3 2-3Opp. Totals ................1-1 4-4 0-0 2-3 1-1

Folk: (35); (42,29); (48,41,35); (23,50M,52,52);Opponents: (53); (49M,29,19,43); (44,23,29); (25);

AVG PCT PCTPASSING ATT COMP YDS PCT ATT TD TD INT INT LG SKS/YDS RATINGBartel ............................70 42 404 60.0 5.8 0 0.0 1 1.4 39 4/23 70.2Johnson........................40 26 310 65.0 7.8 1 2.5 1 2.5 37 3/12 86.5Romo............................31 24 232 77.4 7.5 1 3.2 1 3.2 32 0/0 95.1COWBOY TOTALS ....141 92 946 65.2 6.7 2 1.4 3 2.1 39 7/35 80.3Opp. Totals ................119 70 711 58.8 6.0 2 1.7 1 0.8 35 5/21 78.1


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Tackles Tkl/ QB Pass FumblesSolo - Ast. -- Total Sacks Loss Pres. Int Def. For.-Rec.

1. Carpenter, Bobby . . . . . . .18 - 21 -- 39 22. Smith, Tyson . . . . . . . . . .10 - 12 -- 22 2 1 23. James, Bradie . . . . . . . . . .5 - 10 -- 15 14. Bowen, Stephen . . . . . . . . .6 - 7 -- 13 85. George, Tearrius . . . . . . . .4 - 8 -- 12 2.0(-10)6. Siavii, Junior . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 9 -- 12

7. Jenkins, Mike . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 4 -- 11 1Ware, DeMarcus . . . . . . . .7 - 4 -- 11 2(-10) 4Watkins, Patrick . . . . . . . . .7 - 4 -- 11

10. Ayodele, Remi . . . . . . . . . .6 - 5 -- 11 1 1Hatcher, Jason . . . . . . . . . .6 - 5 -- 11 3 1Scandrick, Orlando . . . . . . .6 - 5 -- 11 1(-1)

13. Oglesby, Evan . . . . . . . . . .4 - 7 -- 11 414. Ratliff, Jay . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 5 -- 10 1(-3) 315. Hamlin, Ken . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 3 -- 916. Thomas, Zach . . . . . . . . . .5 - 4 -- 9 2(-4)17. Smith, Marcus . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5 -- 9 1.0(-2) 1

Walden, Erik . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5 -- 9 119. Spears, Marcus . . . . . . . . .3 - 6 -- 9 2(-7) 220. Davis, Dowayne . . . . . . . . .5 - 3 -- 8

Rogers, Justin . . . . . . . . . .5 - 3 -- 8 1(-3) 122. Ball, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 5 -- 8 1

23. Ellis, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 7 -- 824. Jones, Adam . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 1 -- 7 125. Henry, Anthony . . . . . . . . . .4 - 2 -- 6 1(-1)26. Burnett, Kevin . . . . . . . . . .3 - 3 -- 6 1(-1)27. Johnson, Tank . . . . . . . . . .1 - 5 -- 6 1.0(-6) 228. Brown, Courtney . . . . . . . .2 - 3 -- 529. Robertson, Darrell . . . . . . .1 - 3 -- 4 1(-5)

Spencer, Anthony . . . . . . . .1 - 3 -- 431. Williams, Roy . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 1 -- 332. Canty, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 2 -- 3 233. Everett, Tyler . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 3 -- 334. Dixon, Marcus . . . . . . . . . .0 - 1 -- 1 1

DALLAS COWBOYS FINAL 2008 PRESEASON DEFENSIVE STATISTICS

Tackles Fumbles BlockSolo - Ast. -- Total For.-Rec. Kick1. Ball, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 0 -- 3

Rogers, Justin . . . . . . . . . .3 - 0 -- 33. Bennett, Martellus . . . . . . .2 - 1 -- 34. Brown, Courtney . . . . . . . .2 - 0 -- 2

Carpenter, Bobby . . . . . . . .2 - 0 -- 2Jenkins, Mike . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 0 -- 2Stanback, Isaiah . . . . . . . .2 - 0 -- 2

8. Atchison, Drew . . . . . . . . . .1 - 1 -- 29. Anderson, Deon . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1

Austin, Miles . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1Choice, Tashard . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1 1Crosslin, Julius . . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1Folk, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1Hannah, Rodney . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1Hurd, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1Scandrick, Orlando . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 1Walden, Erik . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 1 -- 1

SPECIAL TEAMS

PASSES DEFENSED1. Oglesby, Evan ........................42. Smith, Tyson ..........................2

QB PRESSURES1. Bowen, Stephen ....................82. Ware, DeMarcus ....................43. Hatcher, Jason........................3

Ratliff, Jay ..............................3

TACKLES/LOSSES1. Ware, DeMarcus ............2 (-10)

Spears, Marcus..............2 (-7)Thomas, Zach................2 (-4)

SACKS

1. George, Tearrius ........2.0 (-10)2. Johnson, Tank ............1.0 (-6)Smith, Marcus ............1.0 (-2)

INTERCEPTIONS1. Oglesby, Evan ........................42. Smith, Tyson ..........................2


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RESULTS AND ATTENDANCE (13-3)W 45-35 N.Y. GIANTS 63,031 SOW 37-20 at Miami 71,615 SOW 34-10 at Chicago 62,099 SOW 35-7 ST. LOUIS 62,866 SOW 25-24 at Buffalo 71,575 SOL 27-48 NEW ENGLAND 63,984 SOW 24-14 MINNESOTA 63,432 SO

BYEW 38-17 at Philadelphia 67,688 SOW 31-20 at N.Y. Giants 78,964 SOW 28-23 WASHINGTON 63,706 SOW 34-3 N.Y. JETS 63,315 SOW 37-27 GREEN BAY 64,167 SOW 28-27 at Detroit 62,759 SOL 6-10 PHILADELPHIA 63,777 SO

W 20-13 at Carolina 73,860 SOL 6-27 at Washington 90,910 SO

TEAM STATISTICS DALLAS OPPFIRST DOWNS............................................322.............................304

Rushing........................................................83...............................86Passing......................................................217.............................195Penalty.........................................................22...............................23Third Down-Made/Att............................84/199........................85/216Third Down Efficiency............................42.2% ........................39.4%Fourth Down-Made/Att............................10/14..........................10/18

TOTAL NET YARDS .................................5,851..........................4,922Avg. Per Game .......................................365.7..........................307.6Total Plays .................................................975..........................1,008Avg. Per Play ..............................................6.0..............................4.9

NET YARDS RUSHING............................1,746..........................1,513Avg. Per Game .......................................109.1............................94.6Total Rushes .............. ............... ................ .419.... ................ .........381Avg. Per Rush.............................................4.2..............................4.0

NET YARDS PASSING.............................4,105..........................3,409Avg. Per Game .......................................256.6..........................213.1Sacked/Yards Lost................................25/185........................46/319Gross Yards............................................4,290..........................3,728

Attempts/Completions...........................531/342......................581/342Pct. of Completions ..................................64.4............................58.9Had Intercepted...........................................19...............................19

PUNTS/AVERAGE.................................63/47.1.......................73/45.0Net Punting Average.................................38.5............................39.1

PUNT RET./AVG. .....................................26/8.7.......................35/11.6KICKOFF RET./AVG. .............................61/22.3.......................86/23.0INT./AVG. RET. .............. ................ ........19/17.4....... ............... .19/10.1PENALTIES/YARDS .............................104/815........................85/785FUMBLES/BALL LOST...............................21/5..........................26/10TOUCHDOWNS.............................................54...............................36

Rushing........................................................14...............................12Passing........................................................36...............................19Returns ..........................................................4.................................5

EXTRA POINTS/ATTEMPTS....................53/53..........................34/34TWO POINT CONV./ATTS............................0/1..............................0/2FIELD GOALS/ATTEMPTS.......................26/31..........................25/31AVG. TIME OF POSS. ..............................30:34..........................29:27

SCORING TDR TDP TDRt 2-Pt FG PAT S TPFolk ........................0 0 0 0 26/31 53/53 0 131Owens ....................0 15 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 90Barber ..................10 2 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 72Crayton ..................0 7 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 42Witten ....................0 7 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 42Curtis ......................0 3 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 18Jones, J. ................2 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 12Romo......................2 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 12Fasano....................0 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6Hatcher ..................0 0 1 b 0 0/0 0/0 0 6Henry ......................0 0 1 a 0 0/0 0/0 0 6Hurd........................0 1 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 6Newman ................0 0 1 d 0 0/0 0/0 0 6Watkins ..................0 0 1 c 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

COWBOYS TOT. ..14 36 4 0 26/31 53/53 0 455

Opp. Totals ..........12 19 5 * 0 25/31 34/34 0 325

2-Pt. Conversions: Team 0-1, Opponents 0-2

a- 28-yd interception return at Chicago (9/23)

b- 29-yd fumble return vs. New England (10/14)

c- 68-yd blocked field goal return vs. Minnesota (10/21)

d- 50-yd interception return vs. New York Jets (11/22)

* D. Hall 85-yd punt return vs. St. Louis (9/30)

G. Wilson 25-yd interception return at Buffalo (10/8)

C. Kelsay 0-yd Interception return at Bufffalo (10/8)

T. McGee 103-yd kickoff return at Buffalo (10/8)

C. Griffin 28-yd fumble return vs. Minnesota (10/21)

FINAL DALLAS COWBOYS 2007 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICSRUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TDBarber ............................204 975 4.8 54 10Jones, J. ........................164 588 3.6 25 2Romo ..............................31 129 4.2 17 2Thompson........................14 54 3.9 23 0Owens................................1 5 5.0 5 0Johnson ............................5 -5 -1.3 -1 0COWBOY TOTALS........419 1,746 4.2 54 14Opp. Totals ....................381 1,513 4.0 62 t 12

RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TD

Witten ..............................96 1,145 11.9 53 7Owens..............................81 1,355 16.7 52 t 15Crayton ............................50 697 13.9 59 t 7Barber ..............................44 282 6.4 29 2Jones, J. ..........................23 203 8.8 24 0Hurd ................................19 314 16.5 51 t 1Fasano ............................14 143 10.2 26 t 1Anderson............................6 55 9.2 17 0Austin ................................5 76 15.2 35 0Curtis..................................3 18 6.0 15 t 3Hoyte..................................1 2 2.0 2 0COWBOY TOTALS........342 4,290 12.5 59 t 36Opp. Totals ....................342 3,728 10.9 69 t 19

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TDHenry ................................6 81 13.5 28 t 1Hamlin................................5 93 18.6 35 0Newman ............................4 129 32.3 70 1Williams..............................2 10 5.0 10 0Reeves ..............................1 18 18.0 18 0Watkins ..............................1 0 0.0 0 0COWBOY TOTALS..........19 331 17.4 70 2Opp. Totals ......................19 191 10.1 38 2

PUNTING NO YDS AVG TB IN20 LG BL NETMcBriar ......................63 2,970 47.1 7 17 64 0 38.5COWBOY TOTALS ..63 2,970 47.1 7 17 64 0 38.5Opp. Totals ................73 3,284 45.0 10 27 66 0 39.1

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TDCrayton ............................22 201 9.1 20 49 0Newman ............................4 26 6.5 1 13 0COWBOY TOTALS ..........26 227 8.7 21 49 0Opp. Totals ......................35 406 11.6 9 85t 1

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG LG TDAustin ..............................24 612 25.5 60 0Thompson........................20 471 23.6 72 0Jones, N.............................6 122 20.3 27 0Stanback............................3 78 26.0 35 0Curtis..................................3 27 9.0 16 0Crayton ..............................3 26 8.7 13 0McQuistan..........................1 12 12.0 12 0Anderson............................1 10 10.0 10 0COWBOY TOTALS..........61 1,358 22.3 72 0Opp. Totals ......................86 1,979 23.0 103 t 1

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 OT TCOWBOY TOTALS ............61 147 117 130 -- 455Opp. Totals ..........................88 97 64 76 -- 325

FIELD GOALS 11-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+Folk ..........................0-0 10-12 7-7 7-7 2-5COWBOYS ..............0-0 10-12 7-7 7-7 2-5Opp. Totals................1-1 8-9 5-6 10-12 1-3Folk: (31); (26,28,47);(30,23B,44); ();(47,29,37,53);(38,23); (50M,45);

(22); (44); (51M); (46,27); (26,51,25);(50M);(33,23);(42,23);(28M,37,30)

Opponents: (44,48,24);(37,45);(20);(28M);(24,54M);(45,22);(48B);(36);

(40,26);(49M,45,39,44);(40);(47,52);(19,36,35M);(47M,21);(37,25);

(46,21)

AVG PCT PCTPASSING ATT COMP YDS PCT ATT TD TD INT INT LG SKS/YDS RATINGRomo..........................520 335 4,211 64.4 8.1 36 6.9 19 3.7 59 t 24/176 97.4Johnson ........................11 7 79 63.3 7.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 35 1/9 85.0COWBOY TOTALS ....531 342 4,290 64.4 8.1 36 6.8 19 3.6 59 t 25/185 97.1Opp. Totals ................581 342 3,728 58.9 6.4 19 3.3 19 3.3 69 t 46/319 75.1


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FINAL DALLAS COWBOYS 2007 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS(from coaching film)

Tackles Tkl/ QB Pass FumblesSolo - Ast. -- Total Sacks Loss Pres. Int Def. For.-Rec.

1. James, Bradie . . . . . . . . .80 - 50 -- 130 3.0(-16) 3(-9) 3 0-32. Williams, Roy . . . . . . . . .82 - 33 -- 115 2 2 5 0-13. Hamlin, Ken . . . . . . . . . .61 - 41 -- 102 1(-3) 5 144. Ayodele, Akin . . . . . . . . .51 - 44 -- 95 2(-4) 1 25. Ware, DeMarcus . . . . . . .50 - 30 -- 80 14.0(-110) 8(-15) 27 4 4-06. Reeves, Jacques . . . . . .58 - 9 -- 67 1(-2) 1 14 1-0

7. Newman, Terence . . . . . .51 - 11 -- 62 1(-4) 1 4 15 1-08. Burnett, Kevin . . . . . . . . .40 - 12 -- 52 1(-3) 1 29. Henry, Anthony . . . . . . . .41 - 8 -- 49 6 15

10. Canty, Chris . . . . . . . . . .31 - 15 -- 46 3.5(-25) 4(-8) 5 2 0-111. Hatcher, Jason . . . . . . . .22 - 13 -- 35 2.0(-19) 3(-4) 9 1-112. Ellis, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . .21 - 12 -- 33 12.5(-80) 1(-1) 13 2 3-013. Watkins, Patrick . . . . . . .18 - 12 -- 30 1(-3) 1 314. Spears, Marcus . . . . . . .19 - 9 -- 28 2.0(-9) 6(-7) 2 2 3-015. Ratliff, Jay . . . . . . . . . . .15 - 13 -- 28 3.0(-17) 4(-10) 15 4 0-116. Spencer, Anthony . . . . . .14 - 14 -- 28 3.0(-24) 3(-10) 7 1-017. Bowen, Stephen . . . . . . .14 - 9 -- 23 918. Jones, Nathan . . . . . . . .14 - 3 -- 17 1.0(-2) 5 2-019. Johnson, Tank . . . . . . . . .8 - 2 -- 10 2.0(-10) 1(-2) 1 1 1-020. Davis, Keith . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 2 -- 7 121. Ayodele, Remi . . . . . . . . .5 - 0 -- 5 1-022. Rogers, Justin . . . . . . . . .3 - 0 -- 323. Oglesby, Evan . . . . . . . . .2 - 0 -- 224. Brown, Courtney . . . . . . . .1 - 1 -- 225. Carpenter, Bobby . . . . . . .1 - 1 -- 226. Ball, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 127. Owens, Terrell . . . . . . . . . . 1

SPECIAL TEAMSTackles Fumbles Block

Solo - Ast. -- Total For.-Rec. Kick1. Watkins, Patrick . . . . . . . .14 - 11 -- 252. Carpenter, Bobby . . . . . . .16 - 5 -- 21

3. Burnett, Kevin . . . . . . . . .16 - 2 -- 18 1-04. Davis, Keith . . . . . . . . . . .13 - 5 -- 185. Rogers, Justin . . . . . . . . .11 - 5 -- 166. Hurd, Sam . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 7 -- 15 1-07. Spencer, Anthony . . . . . . . .8 - 3 -- 11 1-08. Austin, Miles . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 4 -- 109. Anderson, Deon . . . . . . . . .4 - 6 -- 10

10. Jones, Nathan . . . . . . . . . .5 - 4 -- 911. Reeves, Jacques . . . . . . . .3 - 3 -- 612. Brown, Courtney . . . . . . . .4 - 0 -- 4 0-113. Williams, Roy . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 2 -- 414. Ayodele, Akin . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 0 -- 315. Ladouceur, L.P. . . . . . . . . .3 - 0 -- 316. Oglesby, Evan . . . . . . . . . .2 - 1 -- 317. Curtis, Tony . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 0 -- 218. Ball, Alan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 119. Fasano, Anthony . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 120. Folk, Nick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 - 0 -- 121. Bowen, Stephen . . . . . . . . .0 - 1 -- 122. Hoyte, Oliver . . . . . . . . . . .0 - 1 -- 123. Canty, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

PASSES DEFENSED1. Henry, Anthony......................15

Newman, Terence ................153. Reeves, Jacques ..................14

Hamlin, Ken ..........................145. Williams, Roy..........................5

QB PRESSURES1. Ware, DeMarcus ..................272. Ratliff, Jay ............................153. Ellis, Greg ............................134. Hatcher, Jason........................9

Bowen, Stephen ....................9

TACKLES/LOSSES1. Ware, DeMarcus ............8 (-15)2. Spears, Marcus ..............6 (-7)3. Ratliff, Jay ......................4 (-10)

Canty, Chris ....................4 (-8)5. Spencer, Anthony............3 (-10)

James, Bradie ................3 (-9)Hatcher, Jason................3 (-4)

SACKS1. Ware, DeMarcus ......14.0 (-110)2. Ellis, Greg ................12.5 (-80)3. Canty, Chris ................3.5 (-25)4. Spencer, Anthony........3.0 (-24)

Ratliff, Jay ..................3.0 (-17)James, Bradie ............3.0 (-16)

INTERCEPTIONS1. Henry, Anthony ......................62. Hamlin, Ken............................53. Newman, Terence ..................44. Williams, Roy ........................25. Reeves, Jacques....................1

Watkins, Patrick......................1


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2008 UNOFFICIAL DALLAS COWBOYS DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

SPECIAL TEAMS

WR -- 81 Terrell Owens [17 Sam Hurd] [19 Miles Austin]

LT -- 76 Flozell Adams 68 Doug Free

LG -- [63 Kyle Kosier] 71 Cory Procter 77 Pat McQuistan

C -- 65 Andre Gurode 67 Joe Berger

RG -- 70 Leonard Davis 64 Montrae HollandRT -- 75 Marc Colombo 77 Pat McQuistan 78 James Marten

TE -- 82 Jason Witten 80 Martellus Bennett 89 Tony Curtis

WR -- 84 Patrick Crayton 86 Isaiah Stanback

QB -- 9 Tony Romo 14 Brad Johnson

FB -- 34 Deon Anderson

RB -- 24 Marion Barber 28 Felix Jones 29 Tashard Choice

LE -- 96 Marcus Spears 97 Jason Hatcher

NT -- 90 Jay Ratliff 95 Tank Johnson

RE -- 99 Chris Canty 72 Stephen Bowen

SLB -- 98 Greg Ellis 93 Anthony Spencer

MILB -- 56 Bradie James 54 Bobby Carpenter 50 Justin Rogers

MOLB -- 55 Zach Thomas 57 Kevin Burnett 54 Bobby Carpenter

WLB -- 94 DeMarcus Ware 50 Justin Rogers

LCB -- 41 Terence Newman 31 Mike Jenkins 20 Alan Ball

32 Orlando Scandrick

RCB -- 42 Anthony Henry 21 Adam Jones 23 Evan Oglesby

FS -- 26 Ken Hamlin 27 Courtney Brown

SS -- 38 Roy Williams 25 Patrick Watkins

P -- 1 Mat McBriar

K -- 6 Nick Folk

KO -- 6 Nick Folk

H -- 14 Brad Johnson 1 Mat McBriar

KOR -- [19 Miles Austin] 28 Felix Jones 21 Adam Jones

PR -- 21 Adam Jones 84 Patrick Crayton 41 Terence Newman

LS -- 91 L.P. Ladouceur

PRONUNCIATION GUIDEJoe BERGER..............................................................BER-jer

TASHARD Choice ................................................tuh-SHARD

Andre GURODE ........................................................jer-ODD

MONTRAE Holland ............................................MAHN-TRAY

Kyle KOSIER ..............................................................KOZAR

Louis-Phillippe LADOUCEUR ..........................LAH-doo-sahr

Pat MCQUISTAN............................................muh-KWISS-tin

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Wade PhillipsAssistants: Dave Campo (Secondary); Jason Garrett (Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator); John Garrett (TightEnds); Todd Grantham (Defensive Line); Reggie Herring (Linebackers); Hudson Houck (Offensive Line); Joe Juraszek(Strength and Conditioning); Brett Maxie (Assistant Secondary); Dat Nguyen (Assistant Linebackers/Defensive QualityControl); Tony Ollison (Assistant Strength and Conditioning); Skip Peete (Running Backs); Wes Phillips (QualityControl/Offensive Assistant); Bruce Read (Special Teams); Ray Sherman (Wide Receivers); Brian Stewart (DefensiveCoordinator); Wade Wilson (quarterbacks)


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2008 DALLAS COWBOYS ALPHABETICAL ROSTER(as of Sept. 1, 2008)

BIRTH- NFL HIGH SCHOOLNO NAME POS HGT WGT DATE EXP COLLEGE HOMETOWN76 Adams, Flozell T 6-7 340 5/18/75 11 Michigan State Bellwood, Ill.34 Anderson, Deon FB 5-10 245 1/27/83 2 Connecticut Providence, R.I.19 Austin, Miles WR 6-3 216 6/30/84 3 Monmouth Garfield, N.J.20 Ball, Alan CB 6-1 186 3/29/85 1 Illinois Detroit, Mich.24 Barber, Marion RB 6-0 225 6/10/83 4 Minnesota Plymouth, Minn.80 Bennett, Martellus TE 6-6 265 3/10/87 R Texas A&M Alief, Tex.67 Berger, Joe G 6-5 310 5/25/82 4 Michigan Tech Newaygo, Mich.72 Bowen, Stephen DE 6-5 304 3/28/84 3 Hofstra Wheatley Heights, N.Y.27 Brown, Courtney S 6-1 204 2/10/84 2 Cal Poly Berkeley, Calif.57 Burnett, Kevin LB 6-3 242 12/24/82 4 Tennessee Carson, Calif.99 Canty, Chris DE 6-7 304 11/10/82 4 Virginia Charlotte, N.C.54 Carpenter, Bobby LB 6-2 250 8/1/83 3 Ohio State Lancaster, Ohio29 Choice, Tashard RB 5-10 208 11/20/84 R Georgia Tech Riverdale, Ga.75 Colombo, Marc T 6-8 318 10/8/78 7 Boston College Bridgewater, Mass.84 Crayton, Patrick WR 6-0 203 4/7/79 5 Northwestern Okla. St. DeSoto, Tex.89 Curtis, Tony TE 6-5 251 2/11/83 3 Portland State Seaside, Calif.70 Davis, Leonard G 6-6 353 9/5/78 8 Texas Wortham, Tex.98 Ellis, Greg LB 6-6 262 8/14/75 11 North Carolina Wendell, N.C.6 Folk, Nick K 6-1 225 11/5/84 2 Arizona Sherman Oaks, Calif.

68 Free, Doug T 6-6 311 1/6/84 2 Northern Illinois Manitowoc, Wis.65 Gurode, Andre C 6-4 318 3/6/79 7 Colorado Houston, Tex.26 Hamlin, Ken S 6-2 208 1/20/81 6 Arkansas Memphis, Tenn.

97 Hatcher, Jason DE 6-6 304 7/13/82 3 Grambling State Jena, La.42 Henry, Anthony CB 6-1 207 11/3/76 8 South Florida Fort Myers, Fla.64 Holland, Montrae G 6-2 322 6 Florida State Ore, Tex.17 Hurd, Sam WR 6-2 205 4/24/85 3 Northern Illinois San Antonio, Tex.56 James, Bradie LB 6-2 245 1/17/81 6 Louisiana State Monroe, La.31 Jenkins, Mike CB 5-10 190 3/22/85 R South Florida Bradenton, Fla.14 Johnson, Brad QB 6-5 235 9/13/68 17 Florida State Black Mountain, N.C.95 Johnson, Tank NT 6-3 305 12/7/81 5 Washington Tempe, Ariz.21 Jones, Adam CB 5-10 186 9/30/83 3 West Virginia Atlanta, Ga.28 Jones, Felix RB 6-0 212 5/8/87 R Arkansas Tulsa, Ok.63 Kosier, Kyle G 6-5 305 11/27/78 7 Arizona State Peoria, Arz.91 Ladouceur, Louis-Philippe LS 6-4 256 3/13/81 4 California Pointe-Claire, Quebec78 Marten, James T 6-7 315 4/18/84 2 Boston College Indianapolis, Ind.1 McBriar, Mat P 6-1 222 7/8/79 5 Hawaii East Brighton, Australia

77 McQuistan, Pat T 6-6 315 4/30/83 3 Weber State Lebanon, Ore.41 Newman, Terence CB 5-11 190 9/4/78 6 Kansas State Salina, Kan.23 Oglesby, Evan CB 5-10 188 12/18/81 3 North Alabama Toccoa, Ga.81 Owens, Terrell WR 6-3 218 12/7/73 13 Tennessee-Chattanooga Alexander City, Ala.71 Procter, Cory C 6-4 308 10/18/82 4 Montana Gig Harbor, Wash.90 Ratliff, Jay NT 6-4 302 8/29/81 4 Auburn Valdosta, Ga.50 Rogers, Justin LB 6-4 250 8/31/83 2 SMU Commerce, Tex.9 Romo, Tony QB 6-2 224 4/21/80 6 Eastern Illinois Burlington, Wis.

32 Scandrick, Orlando CB 5-10 192 2/10/87 R Boise St. Los Alamitos, Calif.96 Spears, Marcus DE 6-4 315 3/8/83 4 Louisana State Baton Rouge, La.93 Spencer, Anthony LB 6-3 255 1/23/84 2 Purdue Fort Wayne, Ind.86 Stanback, Isaiah WR 6-2 208 8/16/84 2 Washington Seattle, Wash.55 Thomas, Zach LB 5-11 242 9/1/73 13 Texas Tech Pampa, Tex.94 Ware, DeMarcus LB 6-4 262 7/31/82 4 Troy Auburn, Ala.25 Watkins, Patrick S 6-5 215 12/18/82 3 Florida State Tallahassee, Fla.38 Williams, Roy S 6-0 221 8/14/80 7 Oklahoma Union City, Calif.82 Witten, Jason TE 6-5 262 5/6/82 6 Tennessee Elizabethton, Tenn.

PRACTICE SQUAD18 Amendola, Danny WR 5-11 190 11/2/85 R Texas Tech The Woodlands, Tex.4 Bartel, Richard QB 6-4 246 2/3/83 1 Tarleton State Grapevine, Tex.

30 Coleman, Alonzo RB 5-9 210 1/27/84 1 Hampton South Boston, Va.39 Crosslin, Julius FB 5-11 245 11/1/83 R Oklahoma State Amarillo, Tex.92 Dixon, Marcus DE 6-4 285 9/16/84 R Hampton Rome, Ga.59 George, Tearrius LB 6-4 258 12/3/82 1 Kansas State Fayetteville, N.C.44 Hannah, Rodney TE 6-6 258 8/9/84 1 Houston Roseville, Calif.85 Jefferson, Mike WR 6-1 206 12/28/82 1 Montana State El Paso, Tex.


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2008 DALLAS COWBOYS NUMERICAL ROSTER(as of Sept. 1, 2008)

NFL '07 GAMES/NO. NAME POS HGT WGT AGE EXP COLLEGE HOW ACQ GP-GS-DNP-IA

1 Mat McBriar P 6-1 222 29 5 Hawaii FA-'04 16 0 0 06 Nick Folk K 6-1 225 23 2 Arizona D6a-'07 16 0 0 09 Tony Romo QB 6-2 224 28 6 Eastern Illinois FA-'03 16 16 0 0

14 Brad Johnson QB 6-5 235 39 17 Florida State FA-'07 16 0 0 017 Sam Hurd WR 6-2 205

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