Category Archives: Rowan Kavner

2014-2015 GAME 5 RECAP: Houston vs. Dallas | Texans bring Cowboys down to earth | Cowboys stumble, then rebound to 20-17 overtime win | Team finds a way to win | Gameday videos | Postgame Analysis | Highlights

2014-2015 GAME 5 RECAP - Houston vs. Dallas - Texans bring Cowboys down to earth - Cowboys stumble, then rebound to 20-17 overtime win - Team finds a way to win - Awareness

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2014-2015 GAME 1 RECAP: San Francisco vs. Dallas | Cowboys opener spoiled by 49ers, 28-17 | Early turnovers overshadow decent defensive effort | Game analysis | Gameday videos

2014-2015 GAME 1 RECAP - San Francisco vs. Dallas - Cowboys opener spoiled by 49ers, 28-17 - Early turnovers overshadow decent defensive effort - Analysis - Videos

FIRST TAKE VIDEO – Dallas Cowboys can’t overcome early struggles | 3:54 | First impressions of the Dallas Cowboys loss against SF 49ers. (Watch | Listen)


GAME RECAP – Dallas Cowboys fall to visiting San Francisco 49ers, 28-17

A fumble, an interception, untimely penalties, poor play selection and 21 points surrendered.

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2014 NFL WAIVER PICK-UP: Unclaimed DE Michael Sam joins Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad | NFL Pro Scouting Report | Sam’s comments from Valley Ranch | Team and Media Reaction | Dallas Radio Shows

2014-2015 NFL WAIVER PICK-UP - Unclaimed DE Michael Sam joins Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad - NFL Pro Scouting Report - Team and Media Reaction - Dallas Radio Shows

Michael Sam: Going To Help The Team Any Way I Can | 4:00 | Michael Sam speaks with the media after today’s practice at Valley Ranch. (Watch | Listen)


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OVER BEFORE IT BEGAN: Dallas Cowboys LB DeVonte Holloman’s suffers career-ending neck injury | Former coach, players react | LBs continue position shifts in aftermath

OVER BEFORE IT BEGAN - Dallas Cowboys LB DeVonte Holloman's suffers career-ending neck injury - Former coach, players react - LBs continue position shifts in aftermath

Reaction to Holloman Retirement | 3:33 | Jason Garrett and Dallas Cowboys players react to the news of DeVonte Holloman’s career-ending neck injury. (Video | Audio)

Jason Garrett – Holloman’s future; Starters playing time | 15:22 | Coach Garrett speaks with the media prior to leaving for this weekend’s preseason game at Miami. (Video | Audio)


IRVING, Texas – With just one season under his belt, DeVonte Holloman’s career seems to be over.  Continue reading →

THE BOYS BAY-CITY BRAWL: Dallas Cowboys joint practice with Oakland Raiders gets physical, twice | Tony Romo fired up about team and upcoming Baltimore Ravens game

THE BOYS BAY-CITY BRAWL - Dallas Cowboys joint practice with Oakland Raiders gets physical, twice - The Boys Are Back 2014

Watch the fight that breaks out between Cowboys and Raiders | :48 | A fight breaks out during joint practices between the Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders. (Watch VideoContinue reading →

2014 PRESEASON ROSTER RUNDOWN: Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr returns | Stephen Goodin, Tom Hornsey added; Andre Cureton and Cody Mandell released | OG Brian Clarke cut; replaced with AFL veteran Wayne Tribue | DB’s debut | Club expected to sign RB D.J. Adams; release Ben Malena

2014 PRESEASON ROSTER RUNDOWN - Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr returns - The Boys Are Back website 2014

Brandon Carr: I Worked Out In a Church Parking Lot | 5:07 | Dallas Cowboys CB Brandon Carr returned to training camp after the passing of his mother last week. He talked about those difficult times and the support he received from his teammates. (Watch | Listen)


OXNARD, CA – For a couple of weeks while his teammates were out in California grinding through training camp, Brandon Carr was in the middle of his own grind.   Continue reading →

2014 PRESEASON GAME RECAP: Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers | Defense struggled without key starters | Players performance reviewed | Broaddus from the broadcast booth | Ahmad Dixon shines | Third-string RB battle taking shape

2014 PRESEASON GAME RECAP - Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers - Highlights Video

Highlights Video | Cowboys at Chargers | 2:21 | The San Diego Chargers played host to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 of the preseason, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Brandon Weeden had 107 yards and a touchdown. (Watch | No Audio)

First Take | 3:33 | Break down of the game from Qualcomm Stadium after the Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers opener. (Watch | ListenContinue reading →

THE BOYS ARE BACK TONIGHT: 2014-2015 Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers | Pre-Season opener 2014 | Weeden getting feet wet | Nine intriguing players to watch | Five storylines to watch

THE BOYS ARE BACK TONIGHT - 2014-2014 Dallas Cowboys vs. San Diego Chargers - Pre-Season opener 2014 - Weeden getting feet wet - Players to watch

SAN DIEGO – When Brandon Weeden signed with the Dallas Cowboys back on March 17, he had both short-term and long-term goals.  Continue reading →

2014 COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE: Rookie DeMarcus Lawrence out with broken foot | DE back to Dallas for surgery | Garrett, Marinelli discuss options without Lawrence | Analysis

2014 COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE - Rookie DeMarcus Lawrence out with broken foot - DE back to Dallas for surgery - Garrett, Marinelli discuss options without Lawrence - Analysis

DeMarcus Lawrence Goes Down | :27 | Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end and second round draft pick DeMarcus Lawrence went down with a foot injury during Tuesday’s practice. Reports have him expected to miss 8-12 weeks (Watch Video)

Jason Garrett: DeMarcus Lawrence injury; Tyron Smith extension | 13:59 | Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett addresses the media from Oxnard. (Watch | Listen)

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2014 COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE: Dez Bryant continues rise as player and team leader | “Walk around like a champion” | NFL Network interviews with Dez Bryant and Jerry Jones

2014 COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE - Dez Bryant committed to winning - “Walk around like a champion” - NFL Network interviews with Dez Bryant and Jerry Jones

Dez Bryant: “Walk around like a Champion” | 8:07 | Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant chats with Rich Eisen and Michael Irvin about his strong desire to win in the 2014-2015 season under the new offense. (Watch Video | No Audio)

Jerry on drafting Manziel “It was that close” | 8:00 | Jerry Jones sits down with Michael Irvin and Rich Eisen to discuss the upcoming 2014-2015 NFL season and how the Dallas Cowboys nearly drafted Johnny Manziel last May. (Watch Video | No Audio)

Dez Bryant: Contract will take care of itself | 4:39 | Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant meets with the media after a recent morning practice to talk about his expectations for the wide receiver group heading into camp. (Video | Audio)


RELATED: Dez Bryant continues to rise as a player and a young team leader

OXNARD, CA – By almost any measure, whether it’s his gaudy statistics, his rapidly-approaching payday or even his Madden rating, Dez Bryant is considered one of the league’s top receivers.

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COURT ROOM TO LOCKER ROOM: Rolando McClain to appeal Alabama conviction ruling | Dallas Cowboys linebacker eager for another chance

COURT ROOM TO LOCKER ROOM - Rolando McClain to appeal Alabama conviction ruling - Dallas Cowboys linebacker eager for another chance

Rolando McClain: Yesterday I was in court, today I’m here | 5:55 | Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain talks about his opportunity in Dallas with the Cowboys, and why he is ready to take the next step. (Watch | Listen)

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2014 COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE: Tony Romo update | Brandon Carr, Rolando McClain out; expect Ronald Leary soon | Rookie DeMarcus Lawrence sack-hungry

2014 COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE - Tony Romo update - Brandon Carr, Rolando McClain out; expect Ronald Leary soon - Rookie DeMarcus Lawrence sack-hungry

Tony Romo: Just starting to be the player I want to be | 8:07 | Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo talks about managing reps while at training camp, his injury status, and why he thinks his best years are head of him. (Watch | Listen)


OXNARD, CA – For all intents and purposes, Tony Romo’s first practice of 2014 Training Camp looked a lot like his limited work during the Dallas Cowboys offseason program.

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COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE: Dallas Cowboys opening press conference with Jason Garrett and Jerry Jones | 2014 NFL Training Camp Oxnard, California

COWBOYS CAMP COVERAGE - Dallas Cowboys opening press conference with Jason Garrett and Jerry Jones - 2014 NFL Training Camp Oxnard, California

Training Camp Opening Press Conference | 46:56 | Join Jason Garrett and Jerry Jones as they open up the 2014 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp from Oxnard, California. (Watch | Listen)


RELATED: Brandon Weeden’s performance played role in Kyle Orton cut

OXNARD, Calif. – The decision to waive Kyle Orton wasn’t exactly hard-hitting news as the Dallas Cowboys opened training camp with a state-of-the-union press conference.

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DALLAS COWBOYS TRAINING CAMP: ‘Boys unite for player-organized conditioning test | Players building team identity | Dallas Cowboys 2014-2015

DALLAS COWBOYS TRAINING CAMP - ‘Boys unite for player-organized conditioning test - Players building team identity - Dallas Cowboys 2014-2015

OXNARD, CA – The camaraderie among many of the Dallas Cowboys players got a jumpstart this week (Monday) before the team ever traveled out to training camp.

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DEZ DUO IN BIG-D: Dallas Cowboys sign WR Dezmon Briscoe to 2014-2015 training camp roster; DT Chris Whaley waived

THE DEZ DUO IN DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys sign WR Dezmon Briscoe to 2014-2015 training camp roster; DT Chris Whaley waived - The Boys Are Back blog

IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys added another Dez to the receiving group, less than 24 hours before the team departs for training camp.

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MEET YOUR NEW TIGHT END: Dallas Cowboys add TE Dallas Walker prior to Training Camp | Dallas Cowboys Roster 2014-2015

San Diego Chargers tight end candidate Dallas Walker, right, acts as a defender as his younger brother Cameron runs a pass route in a recent workout at Baylor School's Heywood Stadium.

IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys didn’t wait for training camp to make their next addition.

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MEET MARINELLI’S MAULERS: Loss of DeMarcus Ware means relentless waves of Dallas Cowboys rushmen | 2014-2015 defensive trenches outlook | Seventeen DL-men remain | In-depth Analysis

MEET MARINELLI’S MAULERS - Loss of DeMarcus Ware means relentless waves of Dallas Cowboys rushmen - DeMarcus Lawrence - The Boys Are Back 2014

IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys report to Oxnard for training camp in a few days (July 22). Several questions center around Rod Marinelli’s 2014-2015 Dallas Cowboys 4-3 defense … including:

Where will the pass rush come from after the notable personnel changes this offseason?

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MUDDLED IN THE MIDDLE: Dallas Cowboys scrambling to set linebacker unit without star anchor Sean Lee | 2014-2015 linebacker position outlook | Eleven LBs Remaining | Analysis

MUDDLED IN THE MIDDLE - Dallas Cowboys scrambling to set linebacker unit without star anchor Sean Lee - 2014-2015 linebacker position outlook - The Boys Are Back

What’s the Deal?

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QUARTERBACKUP SAGA ENDS: Kyle Orton released by the Dallas Cowboys | 2014-2015 quarterback position outlook | Four QBs Remaining | Analysis

QUARTERBACKUP SAGA ENDS - Kyle Orton released by the Dallas Cowboys - The Boys Are Back blog 2014

IRVING, Texas – The standoff between Kyle Orton and the Dallas Cowboys is over. And from the looks of things, Orton is getting what he wanted all along.

The Dallas Cowboys officially cut the backup quarterback in a move that was made official  today (Wednesday).

Orton did not participate in any of the Cowboys’ offseason practices or workouts, missing all of the OTAs and minicamp sessions. Although Orton has not made public comments this offseason, it has been believed he has hinted at retirement.

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MEET YOUR NEW MIDDLE LINEBACKER: Dallas Cowboys acquire Rolando McClain from Ravens | Pro Scouting Report | Sean Lee officially placed on Injured Reserve

MOVES IN THE MIDDLE - Dallas Cowboys acquire retired middle linebacker Rolando McClain - Sean Lee officially placed on Injured Reserve

IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys will be taking another high-profile linebacker to camp in place of the injured Sean Lee. He could also be in the mix as a strong-side linebacker.

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DALLAS COWBOYS ROSTER UPDATE: Team officially signs veteran Guard Uche Nwaneri | Pro Scouting Report | Analysis

DALLAS COWBOYS ROSTER UPDATE - Team officially signs veteran Guard Uche Nwaneri - Pro Scouting Report - Analysis - The Boys Are Back Dallas Cowboys news 2014-2015

IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys officially added veteran guard Uche Nwaneri to their roster on June 27, 2014.

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COWBOYS ROOKIE UPDATE: DeMarcus Lawrence signed, all nine 2014 draft picks under contract

COWBOYS ROOKIE UPDATE - DeMarcus Lawrence signed, all nine 2014 draft picks under contract

IRVING, Texas – The Dallas Cowboys managed to get all nine draft picks signed a month before leaving for training camp.

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SHAKEUP AT VALLEY RANCH: Sean Lee’s injury leaves every LB spot in question | DeVonte Holloman is currently the best option at MLB | Dallas Cowboys roster 2014

SHAKEUP AT VALLEY RANCH - Sean Lee’s injury leaves every LB spot in question - DeVonte Holloman is currently the best option at MLB - Dallas Cowboys roster 2014

IRVING, Texas – One practice into Organized Team Activities (OTAs), and the perceived weakness of the defense shifts entirely from one position group to another.

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THE QUARTERBACKUP SAGA: Dallas QB Kyle Orton’s absence is providing opportunities for the Cowboys other guns | Dallas Cowboys 2014 OTA’s Report

THE QUARTERBACKUP SAGA - Dallas QB Kyle Orton’s absence is providing opportunities for the Cowboys other guns - Dallas Cowboys 2014 OTA’s Report

IRVING, Texas – The waiting game continues as the Dallas Cowboys proceed through the Organized Team Activities (OTA’s) without Kyle Orton.

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