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Dallas Cowboys third-string quarterback Brooks Bollinger got some reps with the first-team offense today. That probably means the Cowboys are so distraught with backup QB Brad Johnson’s 60.3 passer rating after two starts filling in for injured Tony Romo, they’re willing to turn things over to a guy who couldn’t crack the top three (Tarvaris Jackson, Gus Frerotte, John David Booty) in Minnesota this preseason. I have to admit, I’m surprised at Brad’s dismal performance so far. With his considerable knowledge and experience, I thought he was a perfect backup quarterback for just about any …read more

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When Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo injured his throwing hand two weeks ago against the Arizona Cardinals, it was anticipated he would miss up to one month of playing time. Surprisingly, Tony had thoughts of returning from that hand injury last week against the St. Louis Rams. It didn’t happen and the Cowboys were routed. Now it looks like we’re back to the original plan. On Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens’ radio show (I bet that’s really something to listen to) tonight, Tony said he won’t play this Sunday against Tampa:
“I’ll say it will be Brad …read more

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware tied an NFL sack record by recording a sack in his 10th straight game this afternoon. But it was the only good news the Cowboys had as they were not only beaten — they were lambasted by the revived St. Louis Rams 34-14. DeMarcus finished the day with three sacks and led the Cowboys with seven tackles. Interestingly, though he now shares the NFL record, DeMarcus remains one game shy of the franchise record. The Cowboys recognize Harvey Martin’s 11-game streak from 1976-77, a run that ended five years …read more

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will be ready to play Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. At least that’s what a “high-ranking Cowboys source” said today. Tony broke the pinkie finger on his throwing hand in a 30-24 loss at Arizona last weekend and it was initially reported that he would be out for up to a month. Tony didn’t practice today but did throw the ball on the side with good velocity and confidence. Again, that’s according to an unnamed source because part of practice was closed to the media. Tony appeared briefly in …read more

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo fractured a finger on his throwing hand against the Arizona Cardinals yesterday and could be out for up to four weeks. Tony broke his right pinkie on the first play of a disastrous overtime for the Cowboys. They won the toss, then proceeded to go three-and-out and had a punt blocked and returned for a touchdown to lose the game. Tony had difficulty gripping the ball and throwing since the injury, but he won’t need surgery. Head coach Wade Phillips was nevertheless optimistic:
“Brad Johnson is going to be playing quarterback …read more