Saturday News
Todd Archer starts getting us ready for Cowboys-Packers.
Albert Breer says according to Wade Phillips, there is no significance to Roy Williams missing the first play of the game. He still played the whole game. Wade Phillips first head coaching interview, after being fired in Buffalo, was with Ted Thompson in Green Bay. Thompson was signed in the NFL as an undrafted free agent by Bum Phillips. Phillips praised Leonard Davis and Andre Gurode for their work against the Jets. Anthony Henry is getting better. Patrick Crayton and Terry Glenn are both rehabbing.
Todd Archer says the Cowboys’ gamble to select Chris Canty in the fourth round of the ‘05 draft paid off. Now it’s time to sign him to a long term deal.
Tim MacMahon updates the Packer injury situation, on the blog.
Star-Telegram: Mac Engel talks Cowboys-Packers.
Dallas Cowboys: Rob Phillips says the Cowboys can now turn their attention to 10-1 Green Bay.
Mickey Spagnola Quick Hits. Wade Phillips will wait until Sunday’s practice to evaluate the status of Patrick Crayton. Roy Williams is still a starter. Phillips interviewed for the Packers head coaching job in 2006, but he didn’t expect to get it. Terrell Owens is moving up the stats lists.
Nick Eatman writes about five players who he considers underrated: Terence Newman, Chris Canty, Jay Ratliff, Marc Colombo and L.P. Ladouceur.
SA Express: Tom Orsborn says Cowboys-Packers will be for NFC home-field advantage.
Tom Orsborn says Terry Glenn is running, but his return date is still uncertain.
Abilene Reporter: Scripps Howard News There are only 10 members in Pro Football’s 500 point club. The Cowboys and the Patriots are set to join the club this season, with the Cowboys on pace for 520 points, and the Patriots on pace for a record-shattering 658 points.
