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Cowboys fan asking for $88 billion in suit vs. NFL

IRVING, Texas – With the NFL submerged in Deflategate, thanks to the New England Patriots, there is a another “scandal” brewing and it is in regards to It-was-a-catch-gate.

With nothing but time on his hands, Terry Hendrix, who is incarcerated in a Colorado correctional facility, has filed a lawsuit against the NFL seeking more than $88 billion.

According to WFAA.com in Dallas, Hendrix named Commissioner Roger Goodell, vice president of officiating Dean Blandino and referee Gene Steratore in his suit for “negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and also reckless disregard,” after Dez Bryant’s fourth-down catch was overturned by replay late in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Hendrix called the replay reversal a “fraud.” Most Cowboys fans would probably agree but not bring a suit against the NFL. Hendrix, however, is bringing the action on their behalf.

“For the theft from and the and the loss of a Super Bowl, against and upon Dez Bryant, #88, the 2014/2015 on field offense of and to include all the cheerrrleaders [sic], fans, of and all people in or from the sovereign republic of Texas,” Hendrix wrote in the suit.

Hendrix has asked for the case to be heard in 35 days.

His exact asking price: $88,987,654,321.88.

The power of No. 88 knows no bounds.

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4740101/cowboys-asking-for-88-billion-in-suit-vs-nfl

 

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Brandon Carr probably will take pay cut or get released
ESPN Dallas | Jan 20

Brandon Carr didn't nearly play as poorly during the final month of the season and the playoff as most folks think.

He was more physical against the run and actually broke up some passes. He played with more confidence and his performance against Green Bay receiver Jordy Nelson in the playoffs was terrific. Shadowing him much of the day, Nelson caught only two passes for 22 yards.

For the record, Nelson caught 98 passes for 1,519 yards and 13 touchdowns in the regular season.

Still, he's supposed to count $12.7 million against the salary cap with a salary of $8 million. The Cowboys will probably give him the same option they gave right tackle Doug Free a couple of years ago: Take a pay cut or get released.


- See more at: http://www.prosportsdaily.com/artic...get-released-338399.html#sthash.AOroFBhb.dpuf

Carr has never been the shutdown corner the Cowboys hoped for and does not deserve the salary he is getting.

Will be interesting to see what happens.

 

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Stephen Jones: No decision made on Claiborne’s 2016 option

MOBILE, Ala.
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones says no decision has been made whether to pick up cornerback Morris Claiborne’s 2016 option.

His comments Wednesday clarified a statement made by his father, owner Jerry Jones, on Tuesday.

Jerry Jones said the Cowboys had seen enough from Claiborne, the sixth overall pick in 2012, to pick up what is expected to be an $11 million option for 2016 this May.

Stephen Jones, however, said that Jerry Jones was simply expressing public support for a player who has been labeled as a big-time bust.

“Jerry is always going to compliment our players,” Stephen Jones said. “He thinks more of our guys than anybody. But at the same time, when we sit down and take a look at what we have to do underneath our salary cap, that plays into it. We have to look at his health; we have to really measure everything.

“I think his point was we think a lot of Mo. We’re still believers that if Mo had a fully healthy off-season and a fully healthy season, that he would play up to our expectations. But you know that’s just something we have to manage in terms of the money.”

Claiborne, 24, had another injury-plagued season. His 2014 campaign ended in Week 4 against New Orleans when he ruptured a patellar tendon in his left knee. He then underwent surgery to have his right knee scoped earlier this month.


Claiborne is still hoping to be ready for training camp, but there is no guarantee of that for now.

“That’s still to be determined,” Stephen Jones said. “We’ve got to see how he recovers, how his rehab goes, how his progress is. We’ll make those types of decisions accordingly.”

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article7908759.html#storylink=cpy​

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article7908759.html

 

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Cowboys probably can’t keep talented linebacker corps intact

MOBILE, Ala.

For all the talk about DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant becoming free agents in March, the Dallas Cowboys have similar issues in their linebacker corps.

Rolando McClain, arguably the defense’s best player when healthy, is set to hit the open market. So is Bruce Carter, who delivered big plays at critical times late in the season.

Then there is Justin Durant, named a defensive captain at the beginning of the year, whose season was cut short when he tore his right biceps in late October.


It’s unlikely that all three will return, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility to see two of them back. McClain is held in high regard by the Cowboys, bringing a much-needed physical presence to the defense.
Durant might come at a lower price tag given his injury history.
Carter, meanwhile, seems the most likely to bolt in free agency, although that’s not a given.

“That’s an area we have to address and get our hands around,” Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said. “There’s a lot of moving parts on all those guys. We’ll sit down with our coaching staff and our scouting staff and make good decisions.”

The luxury the Cowboys have when it comes to linebackers is that Sean Lee returns after missing a year with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. And Anthony Hitchens, a fourth-round pick in last year’s draft, exceeded expectations and showed he’s capable of starting in the NFL.

But, outside of those two, plenty of questions remain. The No. 1 issue hinges on what to do with McClain.

The 25-year-old resurrected his career after flaming out as a top-10 pick with the Oakland Raiders and retiring twice. McClain finished with the second-most tackles on the team, despite missing three regular-season games with injuries.




McClain had a minimal impact in the playoffs, leaving each game with concussion-like symptoms in the first half.

But, according to a source, McClain is doing well early this off-season. His concussion-like symptoms don’t appear to be an issue at this point. McClain also had his bothersome right knee examined by famed orthopedic surgeon James Andrews in Alabama recently.

Andrews saw no structural damage on McClain’s knee that required surgery, the source said, saying it was common “wear and tear.”

That’s a good sign for McClain and the Cowboys, should they be able to reach a deal.

Owner Jerry Jones said this week at the Senior Bowl that he has no concerns about the injuries McClain dealt with throughout the season.




“I look at anything that he dealt with injury-wise as a part of the rehabbing of getting back in the groove in the NFL,” Jerry Jones said. “I don’t mean to minimize what he played with, but still all of that has a chance to be better as he goes along and plays.

“Just a question of having to adjust and being out [of football] 18 months.”

If the Cowboys are able to sign McClain, that would seem to make Carter expendable.

Carter, 26, has seen his playing time fluctuate throughout his four years with the Cowboys. Coaches love his athleticism and ability, but he’s also been prone to lapses in his play.

Still, it’s hard to overlook Carter’s playmaking skills.

As for Durant, the Cowboys like his veteran presence, and he is productive when healthy. He’s played in only 16 of 32 regular-season games, however, since joining the Cowboys in 2013.

There are similar injury concerns when it comes to Lee, as well, so building depth at linebacker is important.

“I would say that most of our linebackers’ arrows are up as far as how they played,” Jerry Jones said. “We have to sit down and work that through as far as what we’ll do contractually there.”

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article7950753.html#storylink=cpy​

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article7950753.html#storylink=cpy​

http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article7950753.html

The sad fact for the Cowboys is that this story is probably true. No matter which way the team goes they look to lose a linebacker they would like to keep.

 

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Dallas Morning News Ranking the Cowboys’ 53-man roster

53.) Kenneth Boatright, DE. Boatright was only active for the season finale in Washington. He recorded one tackle. The Cowboys signed the 24-year-old to a two-year contract in August.

52.) Davon Coleman, DT. The undrafted rookie free agent out of Arizona State played often in the first two games, starting the season opener against San Francisco. He finished the year on the team’s practice squad.

51.) Keith Smith, LB. With all of the injuries at the linebacker position, Smith routinely moved from the practice squad to the active roster. He finished his rookie season with eight tackles.

50.) Mackenzy Bernadeau, G. The veteran offensive lineman started at left guard against Arizona in place of an injured Ronald Leary. He saw minimal action in two other games.

49.) Morris Claiborne, CB. It was a season the former top 10 pick would probably like to forget. First, Claiborne lost his starting spot. Shortly after, he ruptured the patellar tendon in his left knee, ending his third NFL season after only four games.

48.) Ken Bishop, DT. The seventh-round pick played in four games during his rookie season, including the playoff loss in Green Bay. Bishop totaled three tackles.

47.) Josh Brent, DT. Brent was active for three games in his first season back since being convicted of intoxication manslaughter. He recorded two tackles and played roughly 20 snaps in each of the Cowboys’ playoff games.

46.) Jack Crawford, DE. Crawford was signed in September after DeMarcus Lawrence was moved to the injured reserve/designated for return list. Crawford played in six games with his best performance coming in London where he had a sack and forced a fumble.

45.) Jeff Heath, S. After starting nine games during his rookie season, Heath worked in a backup role in 2014, recording 17 tackles in 14 games. His best play came in the divisional round loss to the Packers, deflecting an Aaron Rodgers two-point conversion pass in the fourth quarter.

44.) Tyler Patmon, CB. The undrafted rookie free agent out of Oklahoma State gradually received more playing time throughout the season. He was on the field for roughly 20 plays in each of the Cowboys’ final four games.

43.) Devin Street, WR. With only one ball to go around, it was difficult for the fifth-round pick to get involved as a pass-catcher. Street hauled in two passes for 18 yards on the year as Dallas’ No. 5 wide receiver. He appeared in every game.

42.) James Hanna, TE. The third-year tight end played in every game, catching only four passes but contributing greatly to the league’s top rushing attack. According to Pro Football Focus, Hanna ranked 18th among NFL tight ends in run blocking.

41.) Kyle Wilber, LB. Wilber played in all 16 games, mainly being used in a pass-rusher role. The 2012 fourth-round pick recorded his first career interception in the Cowboys’ wild-card victory over Detroit. He finished with 27 tackles and 1.5 sacks during the regular season.

40.) Cameron Lawrence, LB. Lawrence saw a slight increase in playing time during his second season. He was primarily used on special teams, finishing with 15 tackles and a sack.

39.) Brandon Weeden, QB. His first season in Dallas will most be remembered for a poor showing in his only start. Weeden completed 18 of 33 passes for 183 yards, 1 TD and 2 INTs in a loss to the Cardinals. If it’s any consolation, Weeden’s numbers that day were similar to what Detroit’s Matthew Stafford put up against Arizona.

38.) Tyler Clutts, FB. The fourth-year fullback scored his first career touchdown in the divisional game in Green Bay, catching a 1-yard pass in the first quarter. Clutts averaged about 10 plays per game, helping pave the way for DeMarco Murray.

37.) Gavin Escobar, TE. His offensive involvement was limited as the Cowboys continued to establish their identity with the running game. Escobar finished with nine receptions for the second consecutive season, however, he doubled his touchdowns from his rookie year, finishing with four. His pass-catching skills are obvious, Escobar just needs to improve as a blocker.

36.) Terrell McClain, DT. The former third-round pick signed with the Cowboys in March and looked strong during off-season workouts. But injuries slowed his progress. McClain played some of his best football near the end of the season, recording four tackles and a sack against Washington.

35.) C.J. Spillman, S. The former Charger and 49er was a valuable contributor on special teams, finishing with 16 tackles. Spillman had three tackles and two forced fumbles during the playoffs alone.

34.) Chris Jones, P. Jones wasn’t needed as often in 2014. In fact, 29 punters had more attempts than his 57. Jones attempted 77 punts in 2013. He averaged a career-best 45.4 yards per punt with 21 of them being placed inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.

33.) L.P. Ladouceur, LS. He’s so good that you rarely ever hear his name. The only time a long snapper is talked about is when they make a mistake. Ladouceur, who hasn’t missed a game since 2006, is so good at his job that he was selected to the Pro Bowl roster this year.

32.) Lance Dunbar, RB. Dunbar saw the largest workload of his career in his third season, totaling 316 all-purpose yards. But he was clearly the team’s No. 3 option in the running game behind DeMarco Murray and Joseph Randle.

31.) George Selvie, DE. Selvie started 13 games at left defensive end, recording three sacks and 30 tackles. But his numbers were down from his breakout 2013 performance. The Cowboys need to get more production out of their defensive end position going forward.

30.) Jermey Parnell, OT. With Doug Free sidelined because of foot and ankle injuries, Parnell filled in nicely as the starting right tackle for seven games. At 28, Parnell’s best football could still be ahead of him, but he is an unrestricted free agent.

29.) Justin Durant, LB. If he hadn’t suffered a torn bicep in Week 8, Durant might have turned in the best season of his career. The defensive captain was averaging nearly 10 tackles per game to go along with two forced fumbles and an interception before he went down.

28.) Joseph Randle, RB. DeMarco Murray’s dominant season prevented Randle from getting much playing time during his second season. Randle had a few nice runs, but he played only four offensive snaps during the playoffs. If Murray leaves in free agency, Randle could take over as the lead back.

27.) Dwayne Harris, WR/KR/PR. Dallas was solid on special teams, but Harris’ numbers dropped off in 2014. The Cowboys struggled to turn in many big returns in the kicking game and Harris was rarely targeted as the No. 4 wide receiver. Pro Football Focus graded Harris 14th among returners.

26.) Nick Hayden, DT. His stats won’t blow you away (38 tackles, no sacks), but his consistency is what keeps Hayden on the field. He has started every game for the Cowboys over the last two years. Jeremy Mincey and Tyrone Crawford were the only defensive linemen to play more snaps than Hayden this season.

25.) Sterling Moore, CB. Orlando Scandrick calls Moore the defense’s most underrated player. Moore emerged as the team’s No. 3 corner early in the season and continued to hold that spot throughout the postseason. He led all Cowboys defensive backs with 13 pass deflections.

24.) Ronald Leary, LG. Leary is usually the forgotten man when the Cowboys offensive line is being praised. But the left guard started all but one game for a group that’s arguably the best in the league.

23.) DeMarcus Lawrence, DE. I probably valued Lawrence a little too high considering he missed the first half of the season, but what he did in the playoffs [two sacks, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries] made me notice a player that was emerging at the right time.

22.) Anthony Spencer, DE. Spencer was another one of the Cowboys defenders who steadily improved throughout the season. His best game had to be the wild-card win over Detroit when he finished with three tackles, a sack and a forced fumble. Not bad for a guy who had microfracture surgery on his left knee in 2013.

21.) Bruce Carter, LB. Carter can be extremely hot and cold. But the team leader with five interceptions seems to have a knack for making key plays late. While he can be exposed at times, there’s no doubting his exceptional athletic ability.

20.) Doug Free, RT. As good as the Cowboys offensive line was in 2014, they were at their absolute best when Free was on the field. The leader in the offensive line room started 11 games and received positive grades for nine of them from the folks at Pro Football Focus.

19.) Henry Melton, DT. Melton bet on himself with the contract he signed a year ago. If he returned to his Pro Bowl form, the club could exercise their option, keeping him on the roster for the next three seasons. Melton played at a high level for roughly half the season, recording five sacks in 16 games. But did the Cowboys see enough to keep him around?

18.) J.J. Wilcox, S. Wilcox continued to show improvement in his second year, finishing with 74 tackles during the regular season, fourth-most on the team. He also intercepted a career-high three passes, most of any defensive back on the roster.

17.) Brandon Carr, CB. No Cowboy defender has been criticized more than Carr these last two seasons. But every game, Carr is out there defending the other team’s top wide receiver. Even though he finished without an interception for the first time in his career, he played some of his best ball down the stretch.

16.) Cole Beasley, WR. Beasley played his best football during the last six games and it carried over into the playoffs. The 5-8 receiver averaged nearly 50 yards per game to go along with four touchdowns during those final six contests. In the playoffs, he hauled in more passes than Dez Bryant.

15.) Anthony Hitchens, LB. No Cowboys draft pick was more criticized than when Dallas selected Hitchens in the fourth round. But the rookie looked like a good investment when Sean Lee went down. He now looks like a great investment after seeing how he became one of the team’s best defenders.

14.) Terrance Williams, WR. One of Williams’ best attributes is his patience. He was the forgotten man for six games. But when teams continued to double Dez Bryant, Williams made the most of his opportunities. There was no better example than the two playoff games. Williams caught four passes for 130 yards and three touchdowns.

13.) Barry Church, S. Like J.J. Wilcox, Church continues to improve at the other starting safety spot. He’ll probably never be the type of defensive back to intercept five or six passes in a season, but he’s always around the ball making plays.

12.) Rolando McClain, LB. If he would’ve stayed healthy, McClain probably would’ve cracked the top five. The defense just played on another level when McClain was right. It would be very interesting to see what a healthy McClain looked like next to a healthy Sean Lee next season.

11.) Dan Bailey, K. The most accurate kicker in NFL history was very good again for the Cowboys, converting 25 of his 29 field goal attempts during the season, which included a career-long 56-yarder. The only knock on Bailey was that he missed two of his three postseason attempts, one from 41 yards and the other from 50.

10.) Orlando Scandrick, CB. The seven-year veteran has emerged as the Cowboys’ most consistent defensive back. Scandrick, who has started 29 games over the last two seasons, seems to get better every year he’s been in the league.

9.) Jeremy Mincey, DE. Mincey was one of Dallas’ most important offseason moves, signing a two-year deal with the Cowboys in March. As DeMarcus Ware’s much cheaper replacement at right defensive end, Mincey led the team with six sacks.

8.) Tyrone Crawford, DT. The third-year defensive lineman was arguably the Cowboys’ best defender, finding a home at the 3-technique tackle position. It’ll be very interesting to see what Crawford can do in his second year playing the most important position in Rod Marinelli’s system.

7.) Jason Witten, TE. The commitment to the running game had a significant impact on Witten. He sacrificed his receiving numbers to take a larger role as a blocker. The result was Witten’s 10th trip to the Pro Bowl. Jason Garrett said several times during the season that he still views the 32-year-old as the NFL’s top tight end.

6.) Travis Frederick, C. It sure would be difficult to find all those who didn’t agree with trading back and drafting Frederick two years ago. Frederick was even better in his second season, starting every game and earning his first trip to the Pro Bowl.

5.) Zack Martin, RG. As good as Frederick was during his rookie season, Martin was even better. Fans at AT&T Stadium booed Dallas’ first round pick last year. They wanted the Cowboys to use No. 16 on Johnny Manziel. Like with Frederick, good luck finding the naysayers today.

4.) Tyron Smith, LT. Signing an eight-year contract extension worth $109 million didn’t seem to put added pressure on the Cowboys’ best offensive lineman. Smith was again one of the league’s best left tackles, starting every game and earning his second trip to the Pro Bowl.

3.) Dez Bryant, WR. Bryant continued to show why he’s regarded as one of the NFL’s best wide receivers, leading the league with a career-high 16 touchdown catches. Bryant is a free agent, but there’s no way Jerry Jones will allow his top offensive playmaker to walk this offseason.

2.) DeMarco Murray, RB. Murray had an MVP-caliber year, rushing nearly 400 times for 1,845 yards and 13 touchdowns. Without Murray’s durability and the commitment to the running game, the Cowboys would’ve never had a chance at their improbable 12-4 season.

1.) Tony Romo, QB. Coming off a second back surgery, few thought it would be possible for Romo to play anywhere near his best. But he performed even better. Romo turned in a career year, throwing 34 touchdowns to only nine interceptions in 15 starts. If he’s able to duplicate his success, the Cowboys will be Super Bowl contenders in 2015.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/01/ranking-the-cowboys-53-man-roster-numbers-10-1.html/

 

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Randle arrested for pot possession

for the second time in less than four months, dallas cowboys running back joseph randle has been arrested.

according to police in wichita, kansas, randle was arrested for unlawful possession of marijuana at 2:53 a.m. Tuesday.

According to wichita police, officers showed up at a hotel after receiving a call for domestic violence with a weapon. They found randle and a 22-year-old woman at the hotel and observed marijuana in the room, which was rented to randle.

randle was arrested and issued a notice to appear in front of a judge. He was not booked and a mug shot was not taken. The police are investigating the domestic violence charge.

no weapon was found at the hotel, however, police are investigating whether another individual was there and left the scene before they arrived.

a cowboys spokesman said the team had no comment.

last october, randle was arrested for shoplifting at a frisco, texas, mall for attempting to steal polo underwear and a tester bottle of gucci guilty black cologne. Randle made matters worse with inappropriate comments in the jailhouse toward a female employee as well as disparaging comments about previous arrests of teammates dez bryant and josh brent.

the cowboys fined randle an undisclosed amount, and he apologized.
"it's the biggest mistake i've ever made in my life," randle said two days after his arrest. "i've never gotten in any kind of trouble in my whole life.

this is just something i'll have to learn from and move forward."

with demarco murray set to become an unrestricted free agent, randle is in position to see his playing time increase should murray not re-sign with the cowboys. He carried the ball 51 times for 343 yards and had three touchdowns in 2014.

the cowboys picked him in the fifth round of the 2013 draft.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/12278392/dallas-cowboys-running-back-joseph-randle-arrested-again

Really stupid of him. With the possibility of Murray leaving through free agency, Randle was going to be the #1 choice to replace him. Now after what has happened in the past month I am not even sure Randle will remain with the team.

 

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Wichita police: Mother of Joseph Randle’s child called 911, said Cowboys RB was “out of control”

Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle was arrested on a drug charge in Wichita early Tuesday — his second arrest in four months.

Police records show Randle, 23, was arrested just before 3 a.m. in the 700 block of South Main Street after police responded to a domestic violence call from his hotel room. Local stations KWCH TV and KAKE TV broke the story of Randle’s arrest this morning.

Wichita police spokesman Lt. James Espinoza said the 911 call was about a verbal argument in a hotel room rented under Randle’s name.
Randle, a 22-year-old woman, 25-year-old woman and a child were in the hotel room when officers arrived at the scene, Espinoza said.

He confirmed that Randle and the 22-year-old, who reported Randle’s behavior to police, have a child together.

The woman told police Randle was “being out of control,” an incident report states. Espinoza said he didn’t know if the couple’s child was among the witnesses in the room when the argument broke out.

He said police were initially told that a weapon was inside the hotel room, but officers did not find one.


“It was reported to police that a weapon might have been at that location and left with another person that we have not been able to find,” Espinoza said.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department said Randle was arrested for possessing “a small amount of green botanical substance.” He was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, officials said.

Randle, a Kansas native, was not taken to a county jail because people who receive misdemeanor citations in Kansas are released from jail and are expected to appear in court later.

Randle is scheduled to appear in the Wichita Municipal Court on Feb. 24.
Meanwhile, Espinoza said, police investigators are following up on the “domestic violence situation” that prompted the 911 call on Tuesday. He did not elaborate, but said the investigation involves Randle.

Randle’s agent did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment, but tweeted about Tuesday’s incident and insisted that Randle was “NOT arrested.” But, Espinoza said, “it’s considered an arrest in Wichita.”

Joseph Randle was NOT arrested. He was cited with a ticket, and the police officer then left his hotel room.

The NFL has also been calling the sheriff’s department for Randle’s arrest records. Randle could be subject to discipline under the NFL’s substance abuse program for his marijuana arrest.

When asked for comment, Dallas Cowboys spokesman Rich Dalrymple said via email, “Not at this time.”

Frisco Police Department
Joseph Randle




Last fall, Frisco police arrested Randle on allegations he shoplifted a bottle of cologne and a pack of underwear from the Dillard’s at Stonebriar Mall.

He said the misdemeanor theft was “the biggest mistake” he’s ever made. Days after his theft arrest, he signed on as a spokesperson for MeUndies, who would help defray the cost of the $29,500 fine the Cowboys imposed on him.

Collin County court records show the theft case is still pending. A plea hearing is scheduled for April 10.

Randle was a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2013 out of Oklahoma State. The Kansas native played football for Wichita Southeast High School in Wichita.

Randle served as the primary backup last season for Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray, who led the NFL in rushing yards in 2014 with a franchise-record 1,845.

Randle could be in line for more playing time, however, if the Cowboys part ways with Murray, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent in March if the club can’t reach a contract extension with him.

He played in every game last season and averaged 6.7 yards a carry. He finished with 343 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 51 carries. Randle also tied for fourth on the team with eight special teams tackles.

http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/cowboys-joseph-randle-arrested-on-drug-charge-in-wichita-this-morning.html/

Randle is gone from the Cowboys

 

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As expected, Monte Kiffin won’t return to Cowboys coaching staff

David MooreFollow @DavidMooreDMNEmail dmoore@dallasnews.com


Monte Kiffin, as expected, will no longer be part of the Cowboys coaching staff. Sources said his contract has been allowed to expire and it will not be renewed.

Kiffin was hired as the team’s defensive coordinator in 2012 to install a 4-3 defense. The transition from a 3-4 was not a smooth one as that group ranked among the worst defenses in franchise history.

The Cowboys made a change heading into last season, elevating Rod Marinelli to defensive coordinator. Kiffin remained an active part of the staff as the assistant head coach/defense. But his input in the day to day operations was minimal and he essentially served as an on-site consultant.

Kiffin turns 75 later this month and has told associates he’d like to continue to coach. He accompanied the staff to Arizona for the Pro Bowl in one of his last functions with the club.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/no-surprise-monte-kiffin-wont-return-to-cowboys.html/

 

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Milestones reached in 2014:

Jason Garrett – Head Coach
· Surpassed Bill Parcells (34), Wade Phillips (34) and Barry Switzer (40) for the third-most wins by a Cowboys head coach (42). He trails only Tom Landry (250) and Jimmy Johnson (44)

Dan Bailey – Kicker
· Reached 100 field goals made in 54 games, the second-fastest in league history, to become the NFL’s most accurate kicker (89.8). NFL record
· Reached 500 career points in 62 games, the second-fastest kicker in NFL history.

Dez Bryant – Wide Receiver
· Led the NFL with 16 receiving touchdowns, a single-season team record.
· Fastest Cowboys player to 300 receptions (61 games)
· Reached 50 career touchdowns in 70 games, the second fastest in team history.
· Reached 5,000 career yards in 71 games, the third fastest in team history.
· Names to the Pro Bowl for the second time in his career.
· Named All-Pro for the first time in his career.

Bruce Carter – Linebacker
· Picked off five passes, the fourth most interceptions in a season by a linebacker in team history.

Zack Martin – Guard
· First rookie to start all 16 games at right guard.
· Named to the Pro Bowl, the eighth Cowboys rookie to earn a spot.
· Named to the All-Pro team, the first Cowboys rookie to earn the honour in 45 years and the third ever, joining Bob Hayes (1965) and Calvin Hill (1969).

DeMarco Murray – Running Back
· Most rushing yards in a season (1,845).
· Most 100-yard rushing games (12) in a season.
· Eight consecutive games to begin a season with 100 yards. NFL record
· Fastest rusher in team history, and tied for fifth in NFL history, to reach 1,000 yards (8 games) in a season.
· Second fastest to 4,000 career rushing yards (48 games).
· Second-most runs of 10-plus yards (45) in a season.
· Most rushing attempts (392) in a season.
· Most scrimmage yards (2,261) in a season.
· Second-most overall touches in a game (41) against Chicago
· Named to the Pro Bowl for the second time in career.
· Named an All-Pro for the first time in career.
· Named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year.

Tony Romo – Quarteback
· Surpassed Troy Aikman (32,942) as the clubs all-time passing yards leader. He currently has 33,270 yards.
· Sixth-highest passer rating (113.2) in a season in NFL history, the highest in team record books.
· Highest completion rate (69.9) in a season.
· Second-most touchdowns (34) in a season.
· Continued consecutive road games with touchdown pass (41). NFL record
· Four consecutive seasons with 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns (2011-14), a career record
· Ten games with at least four touchdowns, a career record.
· Reached 30,000 passing yards
· Surpassed Roger Staubach (114) for the second-most starts by a Dallas quarterback.
· Third-highest quarterback rating in a game in team history (151.7 v Indianapolis)
· Completed at least 70 percent of his passes in 43 career games to pass Troy Aikman (39) for most in team history.
· Completed 16 straight passes v Indianapolis for the most consecutive in a game in team history.
· Names to the Pro Bowl for fourth time in career.

Tyron Smith Offensive Tackle
· Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 6, the first lineman to win the award since 2004
· Named to Pro Bowl for second time in career.

Jason Witten – Tight End
· Reached 10,000 career receiving yards in 180 games, the second-fastest tight end in NFL history.
· Reached 900 receptions in 181 games, the fastest by a tight end in NFL history. NFL record
· Named to the Pro Bowl for the 10th time in his career, tied for the second most in team history.

 

[DC_fan]

Source: Dallas Cowboys decline to pick up 3-year option on DT Henry Melton’s contract, making him a free agent

Brandon George / ReporterFollow @DMN_GeorgeEmail bgeorge@dallasnews.com



Published: February 14, 2015 11:16 am

The Dallas Cowboys have declined to pick up the three-year, $24 million option on defensive tackle Henry Melton’s contract, making him an unrestricted free agent for the second consecutive offseason, according to a source.

The Cowboys had until Sunday to inform Melton whether they would exercise the three-year option on his contract. He would have been owed $9 million guaranteed if the Cowboys had elected to bring him back in 2015. If Melton had been on the Cowboys’ roster on the first day of the new league year March 10, he’ would have been signed through 2017.

The Cowboys gained a little less than $8.5 million in salary cap space for 2015 by declining Melton’s contract option. That gives them a little more wiggle room in their budget to work in contract extensions for receiver Dez Bryant and perhaps running back DeMarco Murray.

The Cowboys could try to re-sign Melton for less money next season, but the defensive tackle will be free to sign with any team beginning March 10.
“We are looking forward to free agency and will carefully consider all options,” said Jordan Woy, Melton’s Dallas-based agent.

Melton, a Pro Bowl player with Chicago in 2012, was the Cowboys’ biggest free agent addition last offseason. The Cowboys signed him to a one-year contract with a three-year option as he continued to recover from surgery to repair a torn left anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in the third game of the Bears’ 2013 season.

Melton, 28, was able to come back home to play for the Cowboys last season. He played high school football at Grapevine and college football at Texas. But Melton never seemed to fully get back to 100 percent from his knee surgery. He started only three games for the Cowboys last season, but he did finish second on the team with five sacks. Melton was credited with only 10 tackles by the Cowboys’ coaches, but had 17 quarterback pressures.

“I think we all had hoped from the day that he got there and OTAs that he would be at Pro Bowl form,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said of Melton last month at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. “That was probably unrealistic but that’s a goal. As he went on through the season, he evolved and improved. He had a setback or two that I would call nicks, probably impacted his overall steady progression to get back to where he was that year in Chicago before he got hurt. But in general, I did see progress with how he rehabbed from his injury.”

The Cowboys had hoped Melton could regain his Pro Bowl form and, as he did when also playing under defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli in Chicago, become a dominant force as the three-technique defensive tackle in their 4-3 Tampa 2 scheme. But that never materialized as Tyrone Crawford took over at the key 3-technique spot for the Cowboys.

Melton suffered a bone bruise in his right knee in the final regular-season game and was placed on injured reserve, missing the Cowboys’ two playoff games.

“I didn’t get exactly where I wanted to get,” Melton said late last year about his 2014 season with the Cowboys. “It was just rough coming back. I had to get back into playing shape. It is what it is.”

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/source-dallas-cowboys-decline-to-pick-up-3-year-option-on-dt-henry-meltons-contract-making-him-a-free-agent.html/

 

[DC_fan]

Cowboys re-sign free agents Cameron Lawrence and Davon Coleman

Jon MachotaEmail jmachota@dallasnews.com



Published: February 13, 2015 3:36 pm

The Cowboys re-signed exclusive rights free agent linebacker Cameron Lawrence and free agent defensive tackle Davon Coleman on Friday.

The terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

Lawrence, 24, has contributed mostly on special teams during his two
seasons with the Cowboys. He finished with 15 tackles and a sack last season.

Coleman, 24, started the season opener against San Francisco and appeared in the Cowboys’ Week 2 win over Tennessee, but the rookie suffered calf and knee injuries while lifting weights the following week and never played in another game.

Both players were originally signed by the Cowboys as undrafted rookie free agents.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2015/02/cowboys-sign-free-agents-cameron-lawrence-and-davon-coleman.html/

 

[DC_fan]

Rolando McClain fails drug test, faces four-game fine

McClain has run into more off-the-field issues.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Saturday that the Dallas Cowboys linebacker is facing a four-game fine for a third failed drug test, per sources informed of his situation. McClain has appealed.

Another failed test would trigger a four-game suspension under the NFL's new substance-abuse policy. ESPN first reported the development.

McClain, 25, was one of the biggest surprises in football last season, revitalizing his career as an impact defender for the NFC East champion Cowboys, who acquired the former first-round pick in a trade with the Ravens. McClain was a 12-game starter and finished second on the team with 81 tackles. He is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent next month.

The four-game fine is the latest setback in a rough start to the year for McClain. He suffered concussions in back-to-back playoff games in January and his Alabama home burned down in a case investigators ruled last week as arson.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000473041/article/rolando-mcclain-fails-drug-test-faces-fourgame-fine

After such a great season this drug problem is a real let down. It will be interesting to see where the investigation of his house fire leads to also.

 

[gronkathon]

So what is all this Dez kerfuffle lighting up my Twitter feed?

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

apparently its 5 times worse than ray rice.

so id say he's set fire to a jordanian pilot

 

[DC_fan]

This is what I understand of the situation to do with Dez. Their is rumour doing the rounds that a video exists of an incident involving him. What Dez was doing in this video or even if the video even exists no one seems to know. Most of the media is leaving the story alone, because well they have nothing to report and they are not going to tarnish his name with a story that is just a rumour.

Some shock jocks are mentioning the story without giving any detail, because they don't know anything to report.

One suggestion I heard, and again this is just a rumour is that the Cowboys know whats on the video and that is why they are reluctant to give him a long term deal.

We will just have to wait and see how it pans out.

 

[gronkathon]

Ahh ok.

I find it weird that the media isn't going after this with rumour etc.

Then again I would guess Jurrah has a very big stick and is happy to use it in terms of litigation

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-bryant-video/?utm_source=fantasyleaguegm.com

 

[I Bleed Green]

From what I have read on several U.S based NFL forums, the video is of Dez in a Walmart carpark knocking out his mother and kicking her.

:shock:

I don't know how accurate it is but I saw it in more than one place.

If true, bye bye Dez...

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

 

[I Bleed Green]

OK so apparently the incident is the one from 4yrs ago when he was rumoured to be up on domestic violence charges that were dropped... and the video is now just about to be released...

http://national.suntimes.com/nfl/7/72/702392/dez-bryant-walmart-video-released