Brandon Carr News

This is a follow-up post to O.C.C.'s superb analysis of the Cowboys ' defensive backs and their propensity for "unannounced blitzing" vis a vis the rest of the league.

The New York Giants had a big ol' lump in their collective throat last week when star wide receiver Hakeem Nicks broke a toe in an OTA workout.

If you're giving the Cowboys love for their 2012 offseason, it's probably because you think they straight up did work in upgrading their secondary.

The Dallas Cowboys roster is chocked full of talented players capable of aiding the 'Boys to a Super Bowl victory.

While the signing of Brandon Carr was grabbing all of the attention in Dallas, the Cowboys quietly added a player that could arguably be the best reserve quarterback in the game.

The most important part of each season may be the daily practice grind in July and August, when a team is truly built.

Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones reiterated that he has no intention to trade disgruntled cornerback Mike Jenkins , adding that no draft pick could change his mind.

Contract status: He signed a five-year contract extension last December worth about $22.5 million .

It's week two of the voluntary offseason training activities for the Dallas Cowboys .

Last year it was Sean Lee. What player on the current roster do you see as this season's breakout player? MICHAEL RICKE MADISON, SD: Last year it was Sean Lee.

The Dallas Cowboys were very active in free agency during the offseason. The big signing included Brandon Carr for $50.1 million dollars, a signing that needed to be made in order to shore up the secondary.

Today, a quick look at what the Dallas Cowboys should be thinking as organized team activities continue at Valley Ranch.

The idea behind my mini-epic three part series looking at strategy for the Dallas Cowboys was to show how the team has developed a long range approach to continued success similar to the nearly three decades when Tom Landry and Tex Schramm ran the team upon first joining the NFL.

With Morris Claiborne, Brandon Carr, Mike Jenkins and Scandrick on the roster, some have wondered if Dallas wouldn't attempt to use Scandrick occasionally as a sort of cornerback-safety hybrid.

It's no secret that the Dallas Cowboys have struggled to meet expectations over the past few seasons.

For what purpose is Mike Jenkins missing OTA's? Are his feelings hurt? Have the Cowboys shown him a lack of respect by again drafting a cornerback early? When the Cowboys speak so glowingly of Mo, calling him their highest rated cornerback to come out since Deion, does this mean that they have lost faith in Jenkins? Is Jenkins not going to get a ... (more)

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, head coach Jason Garrett and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan boarded Jones' private jet and headed to Kansas City on March 13, determined to show free-agent cornerback Brandon Carr that he was their No.

Cantor Gaming, which operates seven sportsbooks in Las Vegas casinos, became the first Nevada bookmaker to release NFL season win totals for all 32 teams last week.

There were reports a couple days ago that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins is not happy with his current place of employment.