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May 2008
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Entries tagged with ‘Leonard Davis’Cowboys Awards: Most Improved PlayerThe second of a seven-part awards series: DL JAY RATLIFF This was another easy choice. Jay Ratliff went from a rotation player to a rich guy. Ratliff earned a five-year, $20.5 million extension by filling the void at nose tackle… Dozen Pro Bowlers doesn’t seem rightHow in the world can a team with a record number of Pro Bowlers not win a single playoff game? Well, there are a lot of different answers to that question. You can find many in Albert “Einstein” Breer’s Tale… Cowboys pulling out all the tricksI’ve long been lobbying for the Cowboys to get the ball in Leonard “Bigg” Davis’ hands, so I was thrilled to see the Tony Sparano putting the offensive linemen through passing lines during today’s practice. After some investigative reporting, I… Five Cowboys named All-ProFive Cowboys received All-Pro recognition. T.O., Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware were first-team selections. Flozell Adams and Leonard Davis were second-team selections. “They deserve it,” Wade Phillips said. “It should have been 12.” Phillips was kidding about the dozen, but… Who cares? Not the CowboysThe Cowboys pinpointed their problem during today’s game. They really didn’t give a hoot what happened as long as they didn’t suffer any more injuries. Of course, the Redskins played with the passion expected of a team fighting for a… Cowboys get running game going againAlbert “Einstein” Breer wrote about how important it was for the Cowboys’ offense to be more balanced after it abandoned the running game the last two weeks. Jason Garrett took Einstein’s advice. The Cowboys rushed the ball a season-high 37… Bigg looking forward to hitting the beachIn one of the less tense moments in the locker room today, I had a nice chat with Pro Bowl guard Leonard “Bigg” Davis. Davis’ first Pro Bowl selection pleased me for two reasons: 1) He’s a good guy who… Give Tony Sparano his dueTony Sparano, the Cowboys assistant head coach, has been way overlooked this year, but there is some vindication that three of his linemen – Flozell Adams, Andre Gurode and Leonard Davis – were named starters to the Pro Bowl. Since… More Pro Bowlers than points?!I just came to the startling realization that the Cowboys have more offensive Pro Bowlers (7) than points scored in last week’s loss (6). Tony Romo, T.O., Jason Witten, Marion “The Barbarian” Barber, Flozell Adams, Andre Gurode and Bigg Davis… Warm, fuzzy moment for first-time Pro BowlersWade Phillips gathered his team after practice and announced the Cowboys’ Pro Bowl selections. There was a whole bunch of hooting and hollering, especially for the guys making their first NFL-paid trips to Hawaii. K Nick Folk got a bunch… Romo banged thumb on Bigg’s helmetI’m assisting Albert “Einstein” Breer with his Tale of the Tape duties, and we just pinpointed the play on which Tony Romo injured his thumb. He banged it on RG Leonard “Bigg” Davis’ helmet on a 13-yard completion with 10:20… Bigg to bang heads with buddyA lot of Cowboys have hard feelings for the Lions, but guard Bigg Davis isn’t one of them. Matter of fact, he’ll play against one of his good buddies Sunday. Davis and Lions DT Shaun Rogers were suitemates during their… |
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