Archives for November 2011

‘”His family and his kids are definitely first, far above football,” Allen said of his son-in-law, the Bills’ star running back. “He gives 100 percent to football, but 150 percent to his family.”‘

In decline, Cowboys never gave Chan Gailey room to grow (Dallas Morning News)

Buffalo wins with run game; Cowboys should follow suit (Dallas Morning News)

A preview of Sunday’s Cowboys-Bills game (Dallas Morning News)

SportsDayDFW staff picks for Cowboys-Bills game (Dallas Morning News)

A look at the keys to victory for the Cowboys in their matchup against the Bills (Dallas Morning News)

A look at how the Cowboys and Bills match up (Dallas Morning News)

Matchup to watch: Bills’ Stevie Johnson vs. Cowboys’ Terence Newman (Dallas Morning News)

Lineup change to watch: Cowboys’ Laurent Robinson replaces Miles Austin at receiver (Dallas Morning News)

Cowboys promote receiver Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, cut guard Daniel Loper (Dallas Morning News)

Jason Garrett has changed the Cowboys’ culture in first year (Fort Worth Star Telegram)

Chan Gailey should count his lucky stars Jerry fired him (Fort Worth Star Telegram)

Cowboys at midseason: Half bad or half good? (Fort Worth Star Telegram)

Cowboys-Bills: 5 storylines to follow (Fort Worth Star Telegram)

Cowboys-Bills key matchup: Sean Lee vs. Fred Jackson (Fort Worth Star Telegram)

Bills star has big fan in Boerne (San Antonio Express News)

Cowboys Gameday: Week 10 scouting report vs. Bills (San Antonio Express News)

Cowboys-Bills: Five things to watch (San Antonio Express News)

‘”I’m going to try to picture where my friend’s house used to be,” said Jackson, whose former residence is believed to have rested in what is now the southeast corner of an end zone. “I used to play football in those streets where the stadium is hoping one day I’d play in the NFL.”‘

‘Rinehart’s head coach is Chan Gailey, the former offensive coordinator of Steelers teams he grew up watching. “Going through practice you really don’t notice him there,” Rinehart said. “The only time he says something is when it needs to be said. He delegates to individual coaches and more observes. Then on game day he’s very involved, calling the plays – he’s been a big part of the offensive success.”‘

‘”It was two enjoyable years,” said Gailey, whose journey since has included stints as offensive co-ordinator of the Dolphins and Chiefs and coach at Georgia Tech before joining the Bills last year. “We were fighting to keep our head above water and fighting to try to win games. It was a great opportunity for me and I appreciated the opportunity.”‘

‘Cowboys 34, Bills 31.’

‘The Bills are seventh in rushing, 15th in passing, and — more important — tied for fourth in scoring.’

‘Meanwhile, Dallas starting linebacker Sean Lee, a key in pass coverage, was limited in practice again Friday and is questionable for Sunday. Lee has a sprained wrist that caused him to miss last week’s game against Seattle. He’s wearing a cast in practice that prevents him from using the fingers on his left hand.’

‘”I want to do something that hasn’t been done before, but the situation has to be right,” Nelson said. “I’m not a big celebration guy when I score, but this is a special situation and if something happens I’ll be looking to enjoy the situation.”‘

‘Yep, Jerry, I agree. Firing Chan Gailey was certainly one of your biggest mistakes.’

‘Buffalo, the worst turnover team in the NFL in 2010 (and finished 4-12) is 5-3 this year and are near the top of the NFL in one of the most meaningful statistics in football. Buffalo is +8 in turnover differential which sits 4th in the NFL. The three teams above the Bills? Detroit (6-2), San Francisco (7-1), and Green Bay (8-0). In fact, the top five teams in turnovers — if you add 5th place New York Giants (6-2) — you arrive at an insane win/loss record of 32-8.’

Cowboys’ defense is determined to improve on the run (Dallas Morning News)

Why TE Jason Witten likely to go from Cowboys to Canton (Dallas Morning News)

Cowboys Cheerleader dilemma: Root for Dallas or her Bills boyfriend? (Dallas Morning News)

Cowboys owner frustrated with David Buehler’s injury (Fort Worth Star Telegram)

Cowboys not giving up on Alamodome (San Antonio Express News)

Gailey still winning Landry-like (Wichita Falls Times Record News)

Don’t rush to judge DeMarco Murray (ESPN)

Laurent Robinson finding niche in Dallas (ESPN)

Cowboys vs. Bills full of storylines (Fox Sports Southwest)

Cowboys cheerleader’s loyalties divided (Fox Sports Southwest)

Grading Jason Garrett’s first year (Fox Sports Southwest)

What Dallas learns from Buffalo’s season (Fox Sports Southwest)

Just For Kicks (DallasCowboys.com)

Dez Days (DallasCowboys.com)

‘”If I’m in the area where she is, I’m sure I’ll have something planned for that, but I also don’t want to get her in too much trouble,” Nelson told the blog. “I obviously couldn’t get in trouble, but she could. I’m discussing some things and try to surprise her a little bit if maybe something happens.”‘

‘In his second season with Buffalo, Spiller has played sparingly behind Jackson, but he seems to have learned the professional work ethic, and while he’s only had 17 carries this season – he had 74 last year for 283 yards – his yard-per carry average is up to 6.6. “I’m working, man, and I’m playing behind a great back, maybe a player-of-the-year candidate, so I’m not complaining,” Spiller said. “It’s a great thing to be a part of this team and some of things we’ve done this year.”‘

‘Johnson came to the practice facility for medication Friday morning before returning back home to rest. He leads the team with 42 catches for 523 yards, and hasn’t missed a game despite a nagging groin injury.’