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IRVING -- Jason Garrett offered a simple explanation for why only two of the eight players drafted by the defensively challenged Dallas Cowboys play on that side of the ball, and it had nothing to do with him being an offensive- minded coach. "It's how the board fell … you try to follow the board," he said. "And this draft was weighted toward offense." (04-30) 16:32 PDT Irving, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys bulked up in the NFL draft, and got a couple of all-purpose offensive players as well. All while owner Jerry Jones uncharacteristically stayed in place without... As I was pondering the NFL Draft that commenced Thursday evening in New York, it brought back horrific memories of the Minnesota Vikings handling of the Herschel Walker trade. This move created the Dallas Cowboys dynasty prior to the turn of the millennium. While the team did not mortgage their future in the same way [...] Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Tyron Smith raised eyebrows when he said in a conference call Thursday night that he possesses the potential to become a Hall of Famer. Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Tyron Smith raised eyebrows when he said in a conference call Thursday night that he possesses the potential to become a Hall of Famer. Read more Tyron Smith news (04-29) 13:24 PDT Eden Prairie, Minn. (AP) -- The NFL unlocked its gates and opened its doors Friday, allowing players to get back to football for the first time in nearly two months. Four days after a federal judge... So dizzying was the trading action at last year's NFL Draft that the 24th overall pick went from Philadelphia to Denver to New England to Dallas in the span of about an hour. In the end, the Cowboys used it to take the most enigmatic player in that draft -- Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant. It was one of more than half-dozen trades that occurred in Round 1 alone in 2010. Given the uncertainly of the labor situation -- especially with undrafted free agents -- there is clearly extra emphasis on the draft this year and Peter King reported there rumors aplenty in the final hours before the draft started. Here's how it played out: Tyron Smith already has a claim to fame in Dallas Cowboys lore. He is the first offensive lineman drafted in the first round by Jerry Jones. NFL.com says- Smith is one of the best prospects on the hoof in this class. Blessed with an ideal NFL frame and has the outstanding feet and athleticism necessary to be a starting left tackle. Does a great job staying in front of speed rushers, locks on and sustains, and can anchor against the bull [...] With the ninth pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected USC offensive tackle Tyron Smith-who is arguably the most talented player at his position in this year's class. After all of the preseason hype about possibly becoming the first team in NFL history to participate in the Super Bowl at their own [...] With the No. 9 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys surprised no one by selecting Tyron Smith, the offensive tackle from USC. With the offensive line in Dallas beginning to deteriorate, Cowboys team owner and general manager Jerry Jones got smart and listened to head coach Jason Garrett. Smith will make [...] There's been talk of the Patriots and Dallas Cowboys working on a trade to move the Pats into the ninth overall selection so they can take Cal's Cameron Jordan, but I don't buy it. Knowing the Pats (and Jordan's rising draft stock), this could just be a ploy to get some other team to take [...] DeMarcus Ware is one of pro football's best defensive players, he's also spending his time working out in an abandoned car dealership. DALLAS MORNING NEWS reports the Cowboys defensive end is working out at a closed Hummer dealership in Grapevine, … Continue reading -> Dallas Cowboys selected Tyron Smith with the ninth pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. (04-27) 20:53 PDT MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The NFL is falling behind in its court fight with the players over the future of the $9 billion business. The federal judge who lifted the lockout two days ago dealt another blow to... Left tackle Doug Free is the Dallas Cowboys top priority when regular NFL business resumes. FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM reports that the Cowboys want to give Free a contract extension, however, Jerry Jones also is considering an offensive lineman in the … Continue reading -> Stephen Jones, son of daddy Jerry and executive VP of the Cowboys, believe the team will have Tony Romo around for years to come. DALLAS MORNING NEWS reports that the Dallas football COO appeared on 105.3 The Fan this week … Continue reading -> Fans have come to count on three things during Jerry Jones' 22 years as owner of the Dallas Cowboys: the media spotlight always shining on Valley Ranch, aggressive marketing, and the club never drafting an offensive lineman in the first round. But with a front wall that has one starter under 30, there's a chance the book on Jones will need a rewrite. share: digg facebook twitter Facebook is launching a deals program Tuesday in five U.S. cities, following on the popularity of Groupon and other services that offer deep discounts — for example: $50 worth of food at a local eatery for $25. By allowing small businesses to leverage the Internet while helping consumers score great deals, these group-couponing services have become some of the fastest-growing businesses in the world. Restaurant reservation service OpenTable will broadcast offers for local eateries, while online ticket seller Viagogo will market events. Some are experiences people may not otherwise have access to, such as a backstage pass to Austin City Limits concerts, a tour of the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium, or a children's sleepover at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco with live-snake demos. Last November Facebook launched a product called Check-in Deals that allowed users to "check in" via their mobile phones when they visit certain businesses and in turn receive discounts and other special offers. Add to that the fact that many small businesses already have a Facebook presence, and the social network becomes a good fit for daily deals, says Greg Sterling, senior analyst for Opus Research. Well, according to Auburn commit Zeke Pike, he did. Pike was being interviewed after he committed to Auburn and was answering the usual questions that a recruit would be asked when he commits to a school. Pike was then asked about the allegations against Auburn and if he was concerned about the NCAA leveling Auburn with sanctions. Pike answered the question but also raised some ...
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