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Dallas’ secondary a primary strength in 2008?

Today, the NFL decided to, as expected, reinstate cornerback Adam Jones after an indefinite suspension. I know, cue the obligatory insults, comments regarding Jones or the Cowboys and their harboring of fugitives, blah, blah, blah. But, an important question to consider now that Jones is officially in their ranks for the regular season (besides if [...]

Cowboys CB Adam Jones sends reinstatement letter

From charity work to praying for Don Imus, Pacman Adam Jones has certainly done all the right things to get back on the field. However, he has to try and get Commissioner Roger Goodell to buy-in, and Goodell can be a tough customer. Shortly after arriving in Colorado for a joint practice with the Denver Broncos, [...]

Five things to watch for this NFL preseason

Okay, it’s tough to really get into training camp and preseason in the NFL. Most of the time, preseason games feature late round draft picks and desperate free agents fighting it out for the last spot on the roster. For a football enthusiast, it’s a blast to watch this competitive battle, but for a casual [...]

Cowboys don’t want veteran WR Horn anymore than Falcons do

OK, this much we know for sure: Falcons wide receiver Joe Horn has asked the team to trade him. This much we don’t know: Does anyone want him? Reportedly, the Dallas Cowboys were considering sending a late-round draft pick to Atlanta for Horn as Dallas is still dealing with the Terry Glenn issue. However, Falcons GM Thomas [...]

Terry Glenn says he wants out of Dallas, then changes tune

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t address their lack of receiver depth in the offseason, which looked damaging when No. 2 wideout (well, maybe 2A) Terry Glenn said Tuesday that he wanted the team to release him if it continued to insist that he sign an injury waiver before playing. “I’m not signing any waiver,” he said [...]

Are Taylor’s days numbered in Miami?

It’s looking increasingly likely that Jason Taylor will be dancing with a new partner next season. While the Miami Dolphins star made sweet music with Edyta Sliwinska on the way to a runner-up finish in Dancing with the Stars, things aren’t going as harmoniously with his team.

Eddie G’s 2008 NFL Fantasy Top 10 Impact Rookies

Yesterday, I gave my take on who my fantasy top 10 for the 2008 NFL season. Today, I give a fantasy top 10 again, but this time around, it’s all about the rookies.

Five storylines to follow in the 2008 NFL season

The 2008 NFL schedule was released a couple of weeks ago, but I decided to hold off on giving my take on some of the notables from a packed ‘08 slate until after the NFL Draft, so that I could involve a couple of storylines involving some top draft picks and their new teams. [...]