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Team Notebook: Dallas CowboysCowboys | Stanback says he will be ready for camp Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Isaiah Stanback (knee) said he will be ready for the start of training camp. Cowboys | Sensabaugh expected to start at strong safety Joe Cockrum, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys SS Gerald Sensabaugh will likely be the team's starting strong safety in 2009, because of his experience. Sensabaugh will be learning a new defensive system with Dallas. Cowboys | Hunt, Spanos waived Brandon George, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys have waived TE Jamar Hunt and C Matt Spanos. Cowboys | Jenkins says he will start camp as starter Scott Noll, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins said on his blog that he will enter training camp as the starter at right cornerback, and it will be his job to lose. Cowboys | Stanback expected to be ready for camp Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Isaiah Stanback (knee) is expected to be ready to participate at the start of training camp. Cowboys | Hurd expected to be ready for camp Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Sam Hurd (quadriceps) is expected to be ready to participate at the start of training camp. Cowboys | Austin expected to be ready for camp Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) is expected to be ready to participate at the start of training camp. Cowboys | Ogletree expected to be ready for camp Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree (leg) is expected to be ready to participate at the start of training camp. Cowboys | Wilson not expected to be ready for camp Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Travis Wilson (knee) is not expected to be ready to participate at the start of training camp. Cowboys | Owens says he was a scapegoat Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports former Dallas Cowboys WR Terrell Owens, currently with the Buffalo Bills, said he became a scapegoat for Cowboys QB Tony Romo's lack of leadership. Owens said, "He was the quarterback of the team. I think everybody realized that. It was upon him to adopt that leadership role and carry that out. Obviously, they saw that didn't happen. So, for whatever reason, I'll be the scapegoat. I'm not here. Now, it's his team. I wish him well." Owens also said he has not talked to owner Jerry Jones since he was released from the Cowboys in March. Cowboys | Palmer believes Kitna can help Romo Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer said during a radio interview that Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo would have a big year if he listens to QB Jon Kitna this season because he can help him in several areas. Cowboys | Hodge underwent surgery Josh Ellis, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Stephen Hodge (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday, June 16, to remove loose cartilage in his knee. Hodge said he has been going to meetings and continues to study the playbook. Cowboys | Crayton worked as No. 2 WR during offseason Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton worked with the first-team offense opposite WR Roy Williams during practices this offseason. Cowboys | Davis, Colombo and Procter sign record deal The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys OG Leonard Davis, OT Marc Colombo and OL Cory Procter have signed a recording contract as part of a heavy metal band called Free Reign. Their debut album for Australia's Riot Entertainment will be released this fall. Cowboys | R. Williams making concerted effort in weight room Josh Ellis, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Roy Williams is making the first concerted weight room effort of his career this offseason, according to SI.com's Peter King. "I'm serious. Roy never lifted before," said an acquaintance of Williams. Strength and conditioning coach Joe Juraszek said earlier in June that Williams has been hard at work this offseason to slim down and get himself in better shape for the year. Cowboys | S. Jones discusses Owens' release Michael Silver, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the reason the team released WR Terrell Owens was because as long as he was on the team, QB Tony Romo would not be an influential leader. "A lot of our players thought the world of Terrell – they still do. They loved the way he prepared and how hard he played, and everybody respected his skills and what he'd done in the league. And with him here, I think he was always going to carry that kind of weight," Jones said. Cowboys | James may add weight before camp Josh Ellis, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Bradie James may try to add some weight before the start of training camp because he knows he will be losing weight during the regular season. "Now is the time to get in the best shape of my life, our lives, going into training camp, because you've got pads on. You want to eat a little bit because you know you're going to lose some weight during the season. It's all about your endurance, because once the season comes, it's not a sprint, it's a marathon," James said. Cowboys | Told Sensabaugh to focus on coverage skills Scott Birne, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys SS Gerald Sensabaugh said he was told by the team to focus on his speed and ability to cover. He said he will also be able to help against the run. Cowboys | Newman looking to lead by example Nick Eatman, of DallasCowboys.com, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Terence Newman said he wants to lead by example for the younger cornerbacks on the team. "I've always wanted to be a leader like that, so it's really no different. You want to be able to lead by example and that's what you try to do. I try to go out there and every time and give something to the younger guys to maybe learn from," Newman said. Cowboys | Carpenter appears to have nickel LB job for now Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Bobby Carpenter appears to have the nickel linebacker job at this point and would have to lose it during training camp. Cowboys | J. Williams could compete for nickel LB job Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Jason Williams could make a run for the nickel linebacker job. Cowboys | Jenkins, Scandrick likely will split reps during camp Tom Orsborn, of the San Antonio Express-News, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Mike Jenkins and CB Orlando Scandrick likely will split reps with the first-team defense at the start of training camp as the two battle for the starting spot opposite CB Terence Newman. Jenkins said he would be upset with himself if he did not win the job. Cowboys | Romo denies report on his conditioning Mac Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo denied Wednesday, June 17, any notion that he had been told to get into better shape in a meeting with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett earlier in the week. Romo said, "If there's anything those guys tell me, it's to throttle back sometimes just because I do a lot of running playing soccer and basketball and stuff to stay in shape, plus the stuff we do." He added that no such meeting occurred. Cowboys | Romo told to be in better shape Jennifer Floyd Engel, of Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett reportedly told QB Tony Romo this offseason to be in better shape so that he could sustain his production for an entire season. Cowboys coaches believe Romo has a penchant for showing up for training camp in just good enough shape to allow him to get out to a good start in the first half. Romo, however, has not been able to outrun the same players in the second half of seasons, in addition to committing more turnovers. Cowboys | Romo building chemistry with Williams The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo said he and WR Roy Williams have been working together throughout the offseason and are continuing to build chemistry with each other. "Oh, we're close. There's still little things, still routes," Romo said. "It's not just about running a route on air. It's about different coverages you're going to see and how you're going to come out of your break. It's our first full season together." Cowboys | Romo working harder in the weight room Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo has pushed himself more in the weight room this offseason in an effort to improve his conditioning. "I think that was one of the two or three things actually I kind of set forth this off-season," Romo said. "One was to be the same in September as you are in December as an individual and as a team." Romo has also tweaked his footwork, which he believes will speed up his delivery. Cowboys | F. Jones out of action again Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas News, reports Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (calf) wasn't present during workouts Tuesday, June 16. He wasn't with the rest of the injured players working out on the side. Cowboys | Ogletree misses workout Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Kevin Ogletree (knee) wasn't at practice Tuesday, June 16, or working on the side with other injured players. He suffered a knee injury the day before. Cowboys | Austin working on the sideline Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) worked on the side during workouts Tuesday, June 16. He is dealing with a hamstring injury. Cowboys | Several work on the side during Tuesday workouts Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Sam Hurd (quad) was working on the side during workouts Tuesday, June 16. He was joined by LB Justin Rogers (knee), TE Rodney Hannah (hand), OL Kyle Kosier (foot) and WR Isaiah Stanback (knee). LB Stephen Hodge (calf) also did not practice again. Cowboys | Hurd fighting for a spot Mac Engel, of The Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Sam Hurd said he just wants to compete for a spot with the team and he does not have any expectations. "I know the coaches are going to choose the right people," he said. He appears to be fighting with WR Isaiah Stanback for playing time. Hurd will be helped dramatically by his ability as a special teams player. Cowboys | Olshansky expected to be ready for training camp Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys DE Igor Olshansky (back) is expected to be ready for training camp. Cowboys | Hurd, Austin expected to be ready for training camp Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Sam Hurd (ankle) and WR Miles Austin (hamstring) will not participate in the team's minicamp, but head coach Wade Phillips said both will be ready for training camp. Cowboys | Romo still not in sync with R. Williams Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo and WR Roy Williams are still dealing with miscommunication and visible signs of frustration when they are unable to connect during practice. Williams barked at Romo Monday, June 15, after a pass didn't come his way when he was open. Williams said, "I was frustrated and I let him know, but that's what we're supposed to do. This is our job. His job is to deliver the ball. My job is to catch it and get open. That's how you win, and that's all I want to do. Cowboys | F. Jones to miss afternoon practice Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys RB Felix Jones (calf) is not participating in afternoon practice Monday, June 15, because of a calf contusion. Cowboys | Several miss morning practice Monday Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys PK Nick Folk (hip), WR Travis Wilson (knee), TE Rodney Hannah (hand) LB Justin Rogers (undisclosed), LB Stephen Hodge (calf), OG Kyle Kosier (foot), WR Isaiah Stanback (knee), DT Tim Anderson (knee) and DE Igor Olshansky (back) did not participate in morning practice Monday, June 15. Cowboys | Hurd to miss minicamp Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Sam Hurd (quadriceps) will not participate in any of the team's minicamp, according to head coach Wade Phillips. Cowboys | Austin to miss minicamp Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) will not participate in any of the team's minicamp, according to head coach Wade Phillips. Cowboys | Several field punts Monday Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Terence Newman, WR Patrick Crayton, WR Willie Reid and RB Felix Jones fielded punts during practice Monday, June 15. Cowboys | Fodge, Reid signed Tim MacMahon, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed undrafted free-agent P Matt Fodge (Oklahoma State) and unrestricted free-agent WR Willie Reid (Eagles). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. Cowboys | Not interested in M. Jones Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has ruled out the possibility of signing unrestricted free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars). Cowboys | Not interested in Vick Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Dallas Cowboys are not interested in signing unrestricted free-agent QB Michael Vick (Falcons). Cowboys | Stadium general manager arrested Susan Schrock, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Dallas Cowboys are facing a possible fine or suspension of their liquor sales permit after the venue's general manager was arrested Sunday, June 7, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Arlington, Texas, police arrested Jack Hill after his vehicle was involved in a minor collision right outside the team's new stadium. No one was injured in the collision, but Hill failed a field sobriety test and was arrested, according to police. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating whether Hill was overserved liquor at the football stadium. If so, the team could face a fine or suspension of their liquor permit. Cowboys | Team knew similar facility from same company collapsed ESPN.com reports the Dallas Cowboys knew when they hired Summit Structures LLC to build their practice facility that a similar fabric structure built by the company for the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority had collapsed in a storm, according to a port official. The port authority's chief counsel, Greg Iannarelli, said he was contacted by Cowboys official Bruce Mays not long after a warehouse built by the company for the port collapsed in February 2003. Iannarelli said the team was considering using Summit Structure LLC and were concerned. The Summit engineer listed as responsible for the design of the Cowboys facility was also in charge of overseeing the warehouse in Philadelphia, according to The Dallas Morning News. Cowboys | Phillips said team is using more “complicated” defense Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said the team has used more "complicated" defenses this offseason and did not see mistakes. Phillips said, "It doesn't matter what group you have as long as you don't make mistakes. I think we're progressing well there." |
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