The Cowboys’ Problems Go Beyond Jessica Simpson

With a 35-14 loss to division rival New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys fall to 5-4, take the last spot in their division, and are virtually eliminated from the playoffs.

And none of this can be blamed on Tony Romo’s girlfriend Jessica Simpson.

Let’s be honest here. The Cowboys weren’t playing all the well before Tony Romo hurt his finger.

So, other than a negative influence from Jessica, what are the proximate causes of the Cowboys’ decline?

Certainly, injuries have …

Former Longhorn Roy Williams to Dallas

The Dallas Morning News is reporting that former Texas Longhorn Roy Williams has been traded from Detroit to Dallas. Dallas gives Detroit their 1st, 3rd and 6th round draft picks next year, while Detroit gives Dallas their 7th round pick.

That’s a considerable amount to give up, although the move puts Roy and TO split wide in the same offense, and moves Patrick Crayton back to the slot where he should be more effective. With this receiving corps (don’t …

Dallas Cowboys in Real Trouble

Let me start this post by saying that given the status of my fantasy team, I have no real right to make projections on NFL teams. But I am going to do so anyways.

With the loss of Tony Romo for a month and Felix Jones for a week or two, the Cowboys have a problem. When you take an offense that was good, but not great, and remove two of its star performers, you’ve got a recipe for mediocrity.…