Monthly Archives: March 2010

Supporting Roy E. Williams as Starter in 2010

38 receptions.  596 yards.  Nine drops. Rather eye-popping numbers for a No. 1 wide receiver–just not ‘eye-popping’ in the manner in which Cowboys’ fans would hope. Has Roy E. Williams’ production to date warranted him keeping the starting job this … Continue reading

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Do Cowboys Have Use For Dexter McCluster?

We hear it all the time when discussing Ole Miss athlete Dexter McCluster. “He’s too slow.” “He’s too small.” “The Cowboys already have three running backs.” The first two complaints are legitimate concerns which NFL teams will have to factor … Continue reading

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BBV Community Mock Draft: With 32nd pick, Saints select …

More photos » Dave Martin – AP Jared Odrick Browse more photos » Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State. Making the final pick of Round 1 in our Mock Draft is ‘GiantsReignSupreme.’ He is selecting, of course, for the Super Bowl … Continue reading

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BBV Community Mock Draft: With 31st pick, Colts select …

Charles Brown, OT, USC. Playing the role of Indianapolis GM is ‘Charles L.’ He writes: There were only two possibilities for my pick here once Arizona took Mt. Cody: Charles Brown and Maurkice Pouncey. Charles Brown wins because he: Plays … Continue reading

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A thank you … and a plea

I am completely blown away today. This month, which of course is not over yet has been the best month for traffic in the history of Big Blue View. For the first time in the three-plus years (yes, it has … Continue reading

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Cowboys 2010 Pre-Draft Visits

A list of players with whom the Cowboys have conducted pre-draft visits (as of 3/29/10): With FB Deon Anderson's future in Dallas uncertain, fullback is a legitimate option for Dallas late in the draft. Jared Odrick, DT/DE, Penn State Mike … Continue reading

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Taylor Price to Work Out for Cowboys

The National Football Post is reporting that Ohio wide receiver Taylor Price will meet with the Cowboys.  The visit will begin tomorrow and will be of the two-day variety. Price’s 4.41 forty-yard dash at the Combine was the second-fastest of … Continue reading

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Cowboys Film Study: 2nd Down Play-Calling Revisited

A few weeks ago we examined offensive coordinator Jason Garrett’s play-calling trends on 2nd down.  Our results shocked us perhaps more than any we have gathered this offseason. The graph to the left displays Garrett’s tendencies.  Notice the disproportionate amount … Continue reading

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2010 NFL Draft’s Future Best Players, Part II: Defense

Along with Ndamukong Suh, Gerald McCoy may be the best prospect in this draft. In Part I of this segment, we profiled the soon-to-be rookie offensive players we think will become the cream of the  crop in the NFL.  Now … Continue reading

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BBV Community Mock Draft: With 29th pick, Jets select …

More photos » Michael Conroy – AP Golden Tate Browse more photos » Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame. ‘Brooklyn58′ wanted to participate in our Mock Draft badly enough that he actually volunteered to make this pick for the New York … Continue reading

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Mock Draft Monday: 3/29/10

For the past few weeks, I’ve been tracking the same mock drafts and giving you guys the updates in those mocks. Due to the fact that the mocks are starting to stagnate and because I’m traveling for work this week … Continue reading

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Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Rashawn Jackson, FB Virginia

More photos » Dave Martin – AP Rashawn Jackson Browse more photos » [Remember to check the '2010 NFL Draft' section for all stories relating to the draft.] A question for you today. Wouldn’t it be nice to have two … Continue reading

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Programming Notification

NFL Network will be running a marathon of the 2008 edition of Hard Knocks featuring the Dallas Cowboys.  It starts at tonight at 7 pm Central time. Be sure to tune in, unless you have an intense dislike of Martellus … Continue reading

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Poll: Which player do you want starting at LT in 2010?

There is still an outside chance that Ravens LT Jared Gaither will be a Cowboy in 2010. View This Pollpolls

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2010 NFL Draft’s Future Best Players, Part I: Offense

With the 2010 Draft approaching quickly, we know a lot of you cannot seem to acquire enough draft-related information and predictions.  Today, we are detailing which prospects from this class will wind up being considered the best at their position … Continue reading

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Apparently, C.J. wants to keep his job

Apparently, C.J. wants to keep his job SB Nation football bloggers are conducting our own Mock Draft over at Mocking the Draft. C.J. is handling the draft duties for us, and his turn came up this evening. He took … Derrick … Continue reading

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BBV Community Mock Draft: with 27th pick, Cowboys select …

More photos » Jae C. Hong – AP Taylor Mays Browse more photos » Taylor Mays, S, USC. Playing the role of Cowboys‘ owner Jerry Jones is ‘pataroons.’ And I sincerely hope he showered after making this pick. Anyway, he … Continue reading

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Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, CB, Indiana (PA)

[Remember to check the '2010 NFL Draft' section for all stories relating to the draft.] Our Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile series just keeps rolling along. Today, let’s look at one of those intriguing small-school players NFL scouts and GMs … Continue reading

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Cowboys News and Notes: 3/27/10

Eagles QB Donovan McNabb could be involved in a big-time trade. How penalties and turnovers affected the Cowboys’ 2009 success There is a lot of talk of Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant falling to the Cowboys’ 27th overall pick. The … Continue reading

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New York Giants notes: Don’t look at that picture!

Bill Kostroun – AP Yes, you are allowed to be scared by this photo. This is Michael Johnson, left, and C. C. Brown participating during off-season football workouts at the Giants practice facility Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J. Those two … Continue reading

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BBV Community Mock Draft: With 26th pick, Arizona selects …

More photos » Dave Martin – AP In this Sept. 19, 2009, file photo, Alabama defender Terrence Cody (62) tackles North Texas receiver Darius Carey (19) during an NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Browse more … Continue reading

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Stock Up, Stock Down

Mel Kiper thinks Florida C/G Maurkice Pouncey and Texas S Earl Thomas are rising, which cannot be good news for Dallas if true.  However, Kiper believes Rutgers OT Anthony Davis could drop to the back of the first round.  It … Continue reading

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Cory Procter to Remain a Cowboy

Cory Procter is a perfect example of the importance of versatility in the NFL. Good news for the band Free Reign, bad news for Dallas fans everywhere: Cory Procter will remain in Dallas in 2010.  Procter signed his free agent … Continue reading

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Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Morgan Burnett, S, Ga. Tech

More photos » Gregory Smith – AP Morgan Burnett Browse more photos » [Remember to check the '2010 NFL Draft' section for all stories relating to the draft.] As we continue our Daily NFL Draft Prospect Profile series let’s return … Continue reading

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Maybe drafting C.J. Spiller isn’t such a bad idea

More photos » Bill Kostroun – AP New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) gets by Atlanta Falcons safety Erik Coleman (26) on his way to a third-quarter touchdown in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in … Continue reading

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BBV Community Mock Draft: With 25th pick, Ravens select …

More photos » Paul Connors – AP Kyle Wilson Browse more photos » Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State. Playing the role of Baltimore GM, “LarrySoprano” writes: The Ravens acquisition of Anquan Boldin filled their glaring need for a playmaker at … Continue reading

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O.J. Atogwe Perhaps Not an Option for Dallas

Rams’ GM Bill Devaney recently stated that St. Louis is trying to sign free safety O.J. Atogwe to a long-term deal.  This might upset some Dallas fans, as there were rumors of Atogwe possibly signing with the Cowboys after the … Continue reading

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Cowboys Film Study: Draws

The Cowboys are thought of as one of the best draw-running teams in the NFL.  A lot of their success is due to the footwork of Tony Romo.  His quickness and athleticism allows him to effectively fake slant passes before … Continue reading

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Cowboys News and Notes: 3/25/10

Some small-school prospects, such as OG/OT Vladimir Ducasse from UMass, might interest the Cowboys. Would you rather have Ben Roethlisberger or Tony Romo leading your team? BTB takes a look at what the Cowboys look for in linebackers. Dexter McCluster … Continue reading

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BBV Community Mock Draft: With 24th pick, Eagles select …

Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers. Selecting for Philadelphia is Eagles fan — yet still friend of BBV — ‘ByeDawk.’ He has written us a book on why he made this selection. Here goes: First, a little background on the Eagles’ O … Continue reading

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