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Time For The Cowboys To Let Randy Gregory Go

I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and read this from the Dallas Cowboys: “Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.” Less than a week after making the first sack of his two-year NFL career, defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the playoffs and the rest of the Cowboys’ 2017 season.

Time For The Cowboys To Let Randy Gregory Go

I looked at my email on Thursday afternoon and read this from the Dallas Cowboys: “Randy Gregory of the Dallas Cowboys has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.” Less than a week after making the first sack of his two-year NFL career, defensive end Randy Gregory will miss the playoffs and the rest of the Cowboys’ 2017 season.

Can 2 rookies lead Dallas back to the top?

Dak Prescott was quite the revelation and consolation for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who was outmaneuvered for first-rounder Paxton Lynch and third-rounder Connor Cook in the NFL draft last April. Jones chose Prescott with the 135th pick of the fourth round, and Tony Romo’s training camp injury microwaved plans to ease the rookie from Mississippi State into the rotation.

Cowboys-Eagles isn’t exactly a thriller

It was 10-10 at halftime, and a Dan Bailey field goal gave the Cowboys the lead early in the third quarter. Mark Sanchez is the third Cowboys’ quarterback of the day; Dak Prescott started, and Tony Romo made a one-series cameo and led a touchdown drive .

Cowboys News: Why Cowboys’ Pass Rush Is Emerging At Just The Right Time

Latest Cowboys headlines: Pass rush delivering when Dallas needs it most; Brett Favre likes Dak Prescott as NFL MVP; Cowboys’ success could lead to departures. On behalf of all of us here at Blogging The Boys, we’d like to wish all Cowboys fans out there a Happy New Year! Hopefully 2017 will be a great year for you, your family and of course our Dallas Cowboys.

In win-now culture of NFL, patience can still be a virtue

In this Dec. 14, 2014, file photo, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, right, and son Stephen Jones talk with head coach Jason Garrett before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stuck with Garrett despite one playoff berth and winning record in his first five full seasons and now his team is the top seed in the NFC.

Tony Romo expected to play in Cowboys’ final game

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to play Tony Romo in the final game of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer and Adam Schefter. With a 13-2 record, the Cowboys have already secured a first-round bye in the playoffs with the NFC’s top spot.

As sales of Cowboys gear soar, some consumers say team dropped the ball

Even as the world’s most valuable sports franchise enjoys a record-breaking year for merchandise sales, more than a dozen consumers are still fuming about a sales fumble from Christmas just past. Fans and would-be buyers of Dallas Cowboys merchandise took to social media, and spoke with The Dallas Morning News, to vent about lost orders, canceled orders and goods that didn’t make it onto Santa’s sleigh in time for the gift-athon holiday.

Cowboys Unlikely To Play Romo in Season Finale

The Dallas Cowboys could rest many of their starters in Week 17 after clinching home field advantage throughout the playoffs, but are unlikely to play backup quarterback Tony Romo. Team owner Jerry Jones declared after Dallas’ 42-21 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night that he does not want Romo to take a snap this Sunday.

Dez Bryant Tries to Attend Cowboys QB Meeting After TD Pass vs. Lions

After throwing a touchdown pass in Monday’s 42-21 win over the Detroit Lions , Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant is apparently ready to create a different kind of quarterback controversy for the team. According to Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News , Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Bryant tried to attend the team’s quarterback meeting and is Bryant’s first career NFL pass was a 10-yard touchdown to tight end Jason Witten that gave the Cowboys a 35-21 lead over the Lions in the third quarter.

Does Miami Dolphins’ Adam Gase deserve Coach of the Year Award?

Dolphins fans have suffered long enough, been ridiculed long enough, to know this year’s playoff berth feels more like a rebirth. They know none of this would be possible if not for Gase, who in his first season has done more for the franchise than anyone else who held his title except one – arguably or certainly, take your pick.

How Randy Gregory fared after 14-game suspension; will he play for Cowboys in playoffs?

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory smiles on the bench during the fourth quarter of their game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, December 26, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory tackles Detroit Lions running back Dwayne Washington during the fourth quarter of their game on Monday, December 26, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Jerry Jones: Playing Romo not worth the risk

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he does not want backup quarterback Tony Romo to play in next week’s season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, despite the Cowboys having the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage. Jerry Jones: Playing Romo not worth the risk Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he does not want backup quarterback Tony Romo to play in next week’s season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, despite the Cowboys having the top seed in the NFC and home-field advantage.

Cowboys rout Lions as Bryant catches two TD passes and throws one

With home-field advantage already wrapped up, the Cowboys didn’t let up in their seventh straight home win while matching their franchise record in victories, reached two other times. The biggest sign they were serious about this one came late in the third quarter, when Bryant took a reverse pitch from Dak Prescott and tucked the ball as if planning to run before pulling up and tossing a lefty lob to Jason Witten for an easy 10-yard score and a 35-21 lead.

The Salvation Army Reaps From Zeke, Yard Decorations Scare Police,…

We know you’re busy, so here’s a more festive than usual roundup of this week’s news from the Dallas Observer. Elliott’s Kettle Jump Touchdown Celebration Spurs Spike in Salvation Army Donations Since the Dallas Cowboy star leapt into that inflatable kettle, th e Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign has raised approximately $850,000 in online donations.

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Did the odds just increase that we might see Tony Romo get some playing time on Sunday? Do you think we should? Matt Mosley: I don’t think he’ll see any mop-up time, if that’s what you’re asking. And I don’t think he’ll get the start or even play in a meaningless Week 17 game.

Photos: DE Randy Gregory rejoins Cowboys teammates on practice field

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory talks to defensive tackle Maliek Collins during their practice on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott , left, laughs as wide receiver Dez Bryant reaches to try to catch a pass during their practice on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

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Kate Hairopoulos: Already thinking ahead to the off-season, huh? The Super Bowl is still some 40 days away:) I can tick off a couple storylines that come to mind: bunch of players in the secondary whose contracts are up after this season….Will LB Jaylon Smith’s nerve in his knee regenerate after a full year? ….Will the Cowboys decide to invest in a defensive pass rusher? ….Will Dak be able to repeat and sustain his rookie success? …Will Cowboys be able to sign OG Zack Martin to a long-term deal? ….Whatever Jerry happens to stir up. ….I could go on.

Why Super Bowl contenders need to fear the Giants

The Giants have a dominating defense front to back capable of short circuiting the most high-powered offenses and they have Odell Beckham, who not only is always the best player on the field, but comes equipped with Eli Manning, who can get him the ball in the tightest windows or put it out there for one-handed catches with OBJ’s right or left hand. All of a sudden, the Giants are a team nobody is going to want to play in January – or even the first Sunday in February.

Cowboys vs. Buccaneers: Five Critical Plays That Shaped The Game

Each NFL game is made up of about 125 to 135 plays, usually the ones that get all of the attention are the headline-grabbing touchdowns or game-deciding plays in the last few minutes, but what about all of the crucial plays that led up to those moments? What about the overlooked plays that had a significant bearing on the direction of the game but are usually forgotten in favor of flashy highlights? Here is a look at five plays that may get lost in the wash, but ultimately were critical in shaping the Cowboys 26-20 victory over Tampa Bay. Impact: After the Cowboys pushed the lead to 14, Tampa Bay responded with an impressive drive that looked like it would ultimately end up in the end zone.