Kicker Nick Folk had to take off his Dallas Cowboys jersey to find a new job with another team after leading the NFL with 10 misses, going 18 of 28 and missing seven of his past 11. Soon after cutting him, the Cowboys signed a former Cowboys, Shaun Suisham to replace him.
Suisham previously kicked for Dallas in 2005 and 2006. He was released by the Washington Redskins on Dec. 8 after missing a key kick—the same problem that cost Folk his job Monday, when he clanged the right upright on an easy 24-yarder that would have put away Saturday night’s 24-17 victory against the unbeaten Saints and caused the Cowboys to have to make one more stand against one of the league’s best offenses.
The reason for Suisham being released is also related to the New Orleans Saints. Suisham was released by the Redskins in great part after he missed a short field goal against the Saints. Suisham played in three games for Cowboys in 2005 and was 3 of 4 on field goals before being released. Back with Dallas in 2006, he played in three games and was 1 for 2 before again being cut.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Cowboys LT Adams paid $50,000 for fifth infraction of the season
The Dallas Cowboys left tackle Flozell Adams had to pay $50, 000 for his fifth infraction of the season, the second unnecessary roughness to the New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, tripping him while playing against the Giants in Week 2 and shoving him again in last weekend’s 31-24 win over New York.
Adams already has been fined $25,000 for incidents in three other games this season, and he paid $12,500 for the roughness to Tuck in Week 2. And in a letter to Adams, NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson wrote: “Future infractions of the types you have committed may lead to increased disciplinary action up to and including suspension.” A lot have been guessing Adams could be forced to sit out a game recently.
Adams was docked $5,000 for an unnecessary roughness penalty in the opener at Tampa Bay and fined $7,500 by the NFL for kicking at Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers in Week 3. If he is to continue playing games, all players wearing other teams’ NFL jerseys should be careful enough to avoid touch with the repeat offender.
Adams already has been fined $25,000 for incidents in three other games this season, and he paid $12,500 for the roughness to Tuck in Week 2. And in a letter to Adams, NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson wrote: “Future infractions of the types you have committed may lead to increased disciplinary action up to and including suspension.” A lot have been guessing Adams could be forced to sit out a game recently.
Adams was docked $5,000 for an unnecessary roughness penalty in the opener at Tampa Bay and fined $7,500 by the NFL for kicking at Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers in Week 3. If he is to continue playing games, all players wearing other teams’ NFL jerseys should be careful enough to avoid touch with the repeat offender.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Cowboys RT Colombo’s broken leg needs surgery
The Dallas Cowboys lost Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at 7-17, with starting right tackle Marc Colombo leaving in the second drive of the first quarter because of a broken left leg.
Colombo was injured when defensive tackle Johnny Jolly wearing Packers jersey rolled up on the back of his leg in an attempt to block running back Marion Barber. After being taken immediately for X-rays, he did not return to field and the team announced in the second quarter he had a broken left fibula. And head coach Wade Phillips said the player would need to have surgery on Monday.
“He’s not necessarily out for the season. That remains to be seen,” Phillips said.
So it is still hopefully that Colombo will still be able to start for the Cowboys for the rest of the season. Being picked by the Bears in 2002 in first round, Colombo has been a stalwart on the Cowboys’ offensive line and started every game since 2006. But it is doubtful whether he will keep the string as the surgery may hold him out for a few weeks.
Colombo was injured when defensive tackle Johnny Jolly wearing Packers jersey rolled up on the back of his leg in an attempt to block running back Marion Barber. After being taken immediately for X-rays, he did not return to field and the team announced in the second quarter he had a broken left fibula. And head coach Wade Phillips said the player would need to have surgery on Monday.
“He’s not necessarily out for the season. That remains to be seen,” Phillips said.
So it is still hopefully that Colombo will still be able to start for the Cowboys for the rest of the season. Being picked by the Bears in 2002 in first round, Colombo has been a stalwart on the Cowboys’ offensive line and started every game since 2006. But it is doubtful whether he will keep the string as the surgery may hold him out for a few weeks.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Both WR Williams and CB Newman might be available for Friday opener
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams and cornerback Terence Newman both returned to practice field after missing time for injuries. And coach Wade Phillip expected both to play in the preseason home opener Friday night against the Tennessee Titans.
Williams said that his sprained left wrist still hurt but he still chose to practice instead of working on the side with a trainer, because he did not want to be the guy "that don’t practice because of this or that." He was wearing No.84 jersey rather than his normal No. 11 dallas cowboys jersey that day.
Newman skipped totally nine days of practice and he did not had any coversation with reporters after practice ended. However, Philips said that his performance was good and there seemed no lingering effect from the injury. In fact he thought both Williams and Newman did well and hopefully they will be able to play the game on Friday night.
Williams said that his sprained left wrist still hurt but he still chose to practice instead of working on the side with a trainer, because he did not want to be the guy "that don’t practice because of this or that." He was wearing No.84 jersey rather than his normal No. 11 dallas cowboys jersey that day.
Newman skipped totally nine days of practice and he did not had any coversation with reporters after practice ended. However, Philips said that his performance was good and there seemed no lingering effect from the injury. In fact he thought both Williams and Newman did well and hopefully they will be able to play the game on Friday night.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Cowboys’ Jenkins returned to practice
The Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins was back with the team on Sunday and took part in the second practice of the day after missing a week of practice.
The reason for Jenkins missing practice was that he sprained his right ankle. The injury prevented him from playing in the preseason opener Thursday night. Another one of the team's top three cornerback, Terence Newman, also missed the opener because he ustained a slight groin strain Aug. 8, the same day Jenkins was hurt.
Linebacker Steve Octavien who hurt groin also came back to the practice field on Sunday. And the coach Wade Philips expects that Newman would be available for practice on Monday afternoon.
The reason for Jenkins missing practice was that he sprained his right ankle. The injury prevented him from playing in the preseason opener Thursday night. Another one of the team's top three cornerback, Terence Newman, also missed the opener because he ustained a slight groin strain Aug. 8, the same day Jenkins was hurt.
Linebacker Steve Octavien who hurt groin also came back to the practice field on Sunday. And the coach Wade Philips expects that Newman would be available for practice on Monday afternoon.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Cowboys have sold out 95 percent of their tickets
The Dallas Cowboys has sold out nearly sold out their tickets for 2009 season, according to the team spokesman Brett Daniels. They have sold 95 percent of tickets to watch games in the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
The amount of sold “Party Pass” tickets is more than 22,000, and only a few thousand season tickets remain. The ticket costs $29 apiece and essentially standing-room only. As scheduled, the first game the Cowboys will play in the new stadium will be preseason match up with the Tennessee Titans, on Aug. 21st. It will be no surprise if some fans come in replica tony romo jerseys.
The retractable-roof stadium is about 180,000 square feet and has capacity of about 100,000 for football. So the fans can hang out during games on decks and patios. There are also 300 luxury suites.
The amount of sold “Party Pass” tickets is more than 22,000, and only a few thousand season tickets remain. The ticket costs $29 apiece and essentially standing-room only. As scheduled, the first game the Cowboys will play in the new stadium will be preseason match up with the Tennessee Titans, on Aug. 21st. It will be no surprise if some fans come in replica tony romo jerseys.
The retractable-roof stadium is about 180,000 square feet and has capacity of about 100,000 for football. So the fans can hang out during games on decks and patios. There are also 300 luxury suites.
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