<![CDATA[NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth - Blue Star]]> Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 03:05:12 -0500 Sun, 19 May 2013 03:05:12 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations <![CDATA[Garrett Downplays Romo Role Change]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:54:16 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/158824142.jpg
Despite Jerry Jones' comments, Jason Garrett doesn't believe Tony Romo's role in the offense in 2013 will be all that different from years past.

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<![CDATA[Kyle Wilber Bulks Up]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:40:07 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/kyle-wilber5.18.12.jpg
Anticipating his move from linebacker to defensive end, Kyle Wilber has spent the offseason getting bigger.]]>
<![CDATA[Carr Adjusting to Yet Another DC]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:36:09 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/cowboys-giants-2012-06.jpg
Learning an all new defensive system is nothing new for Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr.

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<![CDATA[Bernadeau Questionable for OTAs]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:32:15 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/mackenzy-bernadeau11.16.12.jpg
Right guard Mackenzy Bernadeau may miss the beginning of OTAs as he continues to recover from offseason shoulder surgery.]]>
<![CDATA[Free Agrees to Pay Cut]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:13:08 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/doug-free-giants.jpg
Right tackle Doug Free has agreed to a substantial pay cut and will remain with the Dallas Cowboys.

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<![CDATA[Should Cowboys Use Four WRs?]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02:08 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/156662204.jpg
Why the Cowboys shouldn't use four-receiver packages too often in 2013

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<![CDATA[Running With Three Receivers]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:47:03 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/158440947.jpg
When the Cowboys should generally run the ball from three-receiver sets

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<![CDATA[Will Allen Glad to be Back with Kiffin]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:54 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/will-allen-dallas.jpg
Safety and former Buccaneer Will Allen is plenty familiar with the Dallas Cowboys' new defensive coordinator.]]>
<![CDATA[Dallas Optimistic About Free]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:17:47 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/doug-free-giants.jpg
The Cowboys still haven't heard back from Doug Free concerning their request that he take a pay cut, but that doesn't seem to have dampened their optimism much.

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<![CDATA[Dallas VP Praises Felix Jones]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:43:06 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/felix-jones11.16.11.jpg
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones doesn't look at Felix Jones' time in Dallas as any kind of disappointment.]]>
<![CDATA[Costa Open to Move to Guard ]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:38:05 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/phil-costa12.14.11.jpg
Center Phil Costa is open to the idea of moving to guard in order to make way for incoming rookie Travis Frederick.]]>
<![CDATA[Cowboys Moving From Valley Ranch?]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 10:33:06 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/romo-stretching-092211.jpg
The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly considering moving their team headquarters away from Valley Ranch, where they've been for 28 years.

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<![CDATA[Jones Not Dwelling on Injuries]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:52:31 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/felix-jones-chargers.jpg
The newest Eagle, former first round pick Felix Jones isn't thinking about what could have been if he'd been able to stay healthy in Dallas.

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<![CDATA[UFA QB Hoping to Catch On]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:04 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/travis-frederick-camp.jpg
Quarterback Nick Stephens is hoping to take advantage of his latest NFL opportunity.]]>
<![CDATA[Lee Not Slowing Down]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:42 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/michael-vick-1-cowboys.jpg
Inside linebacker Sean Lee isn't going to change the way he plays, even if that ultimately means a shorter career.

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<![CDATA[McNabb to Retire an Eagle]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:56:49 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/Andy+Reid+2004+McNabb.jpg
Donovan McNabb will reportedly retire as a Philadelphia Eagle during the 2013 season.

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<![CDATA[Cowboys Sign CB B.W. Webb]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 15:59:24 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/152084302.jpg
Fourth round pick, CB B.W. Webb, has become the third member of the 2013 class to sign with Dallas.

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<![CDATA[Three Receivers or Two Tight Ends?]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 09:52:21 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/158436858.jpg
Debating whether it's better to run the ball with two tight ends or three receivers

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<![CDATA[Jerry: Dez's Quiet Offseason a Good Sign]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:56 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/dez-bryant-punt-returns.jpg
Jerry Jones seems confident that Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has matured.

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<![CDATA[Jones Wants Romo More Involved]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:14:33 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/134058879.jpg
Jerry Jones believes Tony Romo is ready to take over the Dallas passing game to some degree.

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<![CDATA[2 Reasons Dallas Wants Murray to Change]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 14:20:20 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/157371426.jpg
Dallas believes DeMarco Murray will be better off altering his running style this offseason for a couple of reasons.

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<![CDATA[Matt Johnson in the Mix]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 14:18:36 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/matt-johnson.jpg
Finally healthy, safety Matt Johnson is ready to join the competition for the starting safety job opposite Barry Church.]]>
<![CDATA[Felix Jones Joins Eagles]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 12:49:00 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/125596699.jpg
Felix Jones has reportedly signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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<![CDATA[Dallas 2-TE Sets Are Predictable]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 10:09:47 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/152102639.jpg
Why the Cowboys' play-calling from certain formations is predictable

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<![CDATA[Cowboys Ink Deal With Rookie Randle]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:56:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/151624248.jpg
The Dallas Cowboys said Monday they have signed 2013 fifth-round draft choice Joseph Randle.

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<![CDATA[Murray Looks to Cut Down on Contact]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 16:08:33 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/132353181.jpg
Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray is working this offseason to lessen the amount of punishment he takes.

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<![CDATA[Frederick Not Worried About Shotgun]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:28:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/travis-frederick-cowboys.jpg
First round pick Travis Frederick will be charged with getting Tony Romo the ball in a shotgun in 2013.]]>
<![CDATA[Jerry Remains High on Kiffin]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:10:25 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/monte-kiffin-excited.jpg
After watching Monte Kiffin work at rookie mini-camp last week, Jerry Jones is as high as ever on the 72-year-old defensive coordinator.]]>
<![CDATA[Smith Weighs in on Gay NFL Athletes]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 15:32:10 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/edt-emmit-smith.jpg
Former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith isn't sure the NFL is ready for an openly gay, active player.

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<![CDATA[Williams Gets Advice from RG3]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 14:49:00 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/terrance-williams4.8.12.jpg
Robert Griffin III was quick to give his Baylor teammate Terrance Williams a call after Williams was drafted by the Cowboys last month.]]>
<![CDATA[Cowboys' Success in Two-Tight End Sets]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:04 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/157371297.jpg
Looking at the Cowboys' passing success from two-tight end packages in 2012

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<![CDATA[Meet Cowboys' J.J. Wilcox]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 22:43:39 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/051213+Cowboys+JJ+Wilcox.jpg
NBC 5's David Watkins introduces us to Cowboys Safety J.J. Wilcox.]]>
<![CDATA[Scouting Report: RB Kendial Lawrence ]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 16:16:51 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/155994169.jpg
Scouting report on Cowboys undrafted free agent running back Kendial Lawrence

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<![CDATA[Dez Getting Comfortable]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 16:17:55 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/158440406.jpg
Entering his fourth season, Dez Bryant feels at home in the NFL.

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<![CDATA[Emmitt Likes Romo Extension]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 16:18:48 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/158822222.jpg
Emmitt Smith believes Tony Romo is the best option for the Cowboys at the moment.

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<![CDATA[Murray Welcomes Randle]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 16:19:37 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/152722931.jpg
DeMarco Murray is ready to get to work with Joseph Randle.

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<![CDATA[Carter's Elbow Feels Fine]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 16:39:01 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/1363261721.jpg
Bruce Carter is feeling fine and ready to transition to weakside linebacker.

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<![CDATA[Murray Not Changing Running Style]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 11:27:21 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/132688407.jpg
Despite a new rule, DeMarco Murray says he won't be running any differently in 2013.

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<![CDATA[Hatcher Wants to Stay a Cowboy]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 09:19:20 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/jason-hatcher-722.jpg
Jason Hatcher is hoping to stay a Cowboy after his contract expires following the 2013 season.]]>
<![CDATA[Austin Working to Stay Healthy]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 09:15:00 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/155489819.jpg
Miles Austin is working harder than ever to avoid the hamstring issues that have troubled him in the past.

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<![CDATA[Scouting Report: Jakar Hamilton]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 09:12:29 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/104250365.jpg
Scouting report on undrafted safety Jakar Hamilton

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<![CDATA[Garrett Not Worried About Romo]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:19:13 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/158824142.jpg
Jerry Jones said last week that part of the team's new deal with Tony Romo involved the QB spending more time at Valley Ranch but according to Jason Garrett, Romo's commitment has never been a concern.

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<![CDATA[Carr Freed Up Under Kiffin]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:12:34 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/brandon-carr-chargers.jpg
Brandon Carr believes he can be the cornerback he wants to be in Monte Kiffin's system.]]>
<![CDATA[Sean Lee "100 Percent"]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:08:03 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/sean-lee9-19-12.jpg
Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee says he's back to full health after suffering a season-ending toe injury in week seven of last year.]]>
<![CDATA[Report: Dallas Asks Free To Take $2M Cut]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 12:16:23 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/doug-free-struggles.jpg
The pay cut that the Dallas Cowboys have asked Doug Free to take is upwards of $2 million.

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<![CDATA[Can Barkley Make Immediate Impact?]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 12:04:38 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/AP13032704347.jpg
Eagles rookie quarterback Matt Barkley believes he can make an immediate impact for Chip Kelly and co.

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<![CDATA[Orakpo Wants to Stay in Washington]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:53:46 -0500 http://media.nbcdfw.com/images/213*120/orakpo1.jpg
Brian Orakpo's contract with the Redskins is set to expire after this season, but the Texas product hopes to remain in Washington.

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