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IRVING, Texas - Tony Romo and Jason Witten are the stalwarts in the Dallas offence, and will be surrounded by runners, receivers and blockers making their playoff debuts against Detroit. Willy Hernangomez Hornets Jersey .Its hard to say this is the best chance for a Super Bowl run for the quarterback and tight end that joined the Cowboys together 11 years ago. They were the top seed in the NFC seven years ago.Thanks to DeMarco Murray, though, this is the closest thing the Cowboys have had to Emmitt Smith since the NFLs all-time rushing leader helped carry the Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles in four years in the 1990s.And that could mean good things for Romo and Witten, who have piled up plenty of stats but really only care about the loneliest number on their resumes — one playoff win.Were making things tough on defences, Romo said. Were upset when we dont score on a drive. Ultimately thats where you want to get as an offensive unit.The Cowboys (12-4) ended a four-year playoff drought by winning the NFC East and will face the Lions (11-5) in a wild-card game Sunday.Besides Murray leading the NFL with 1,845 yards rushing, Dez Bryant broke Terrell Owens franchise record from that standout 2007 season with 16 touchdowns receiving.All those things happened behind a young offensive line that had left tackle Tyron Smith and right guard Zack Martin selected Friday to The Associated Press All-Pro team. Martin was the first rookie All-Pro for the Cowboys since Calvin Hill in 1969. Center Travis Frederick made the Pro Bowl along with Smith, Martin, Romo, Murray and Bryant.Romo led the NFL with a franchise-record passer rating of 113.2, and the explanation for his efficiency starts with Murray, who broke records by Hall of Famers in Smith and Jim Brown.Thats kind of what we hung our hat on all year, Witten said. Everythings because weve been able to run the ball. With a really good group up front, we have to be able to capitalize.Theres the key word for Romo and Witten — capitalize. Its the fourth time theyve been to the playoffs together, starting with Romos heartbreaking flub of the hold on a field goal that could have beaten Seattle in a wild-card game during the 2006 season.They went right back to the post-season a year later with a 13-3 record, then lost to the New York Giants in the divisional round after a bye.Dallas won its first playoff game since 1996 by beating Philadelphia five years ago, then got trounced by Romos boyhood idol, Brett Favre, and Minnesota a week later.Witten actually has one more playoff loss than Romos 1-3 mark. The Cowboys lost a wild-card game his rookie year, when the undrafted Romo was just trying to secure a spot on the roster.I think obviously the older you get, you want the young guys to understand that it doesnt come around every year and you want to take advantage when you have that opportunity, said the 34-year-old Romo, who is coming off back surgery late in the 2013 season and had another back injury this year. You have to be the best version of yourself and lay it on the line.For Romo, that means trying to shake the tag of the guy whos ahead of Super Bowl winners Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman in most of the franchise passing categories, but is running out of time to match their championship pedigrees.I dont know how you could have any more appreciation, and I say that in a positive way, for what he is as a quarterback without actually playing in a Super Bowl, said owner Jerry Jones, who gave Romo the first $100 million contract in franchise history almost two years ago. Our 2009 team, our 2007 team, we missed big-time opportunities there with Tony Romo.And Jason Witten, too.NOTES: DT Tyrone Crawford didnt practice Friday because he was sick, and was listed as questionable for the playoff game. ... RT Doug Free (ankle) and LB Anthony Hitchens (ankle) missed practice all week. Free, who missed the last two games of the regular season, is doubtful. Hitchens is questionable.___Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler Devonte Graham Hornets Jersey . Moments after his Brooklyn Nets teammates ran out onto the court to congratulate him following their 100-98 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, Johnson could only shake his head at scoring only 13 points on 6-of-19 shooting. Dell Curry Jersey . A lawmaker is hoping the buzz from California Chromes run for the Triple Crown might build support for a bill that would place the U. https://www.hornetslockerroom.com/Willy-Hernangomez-City-Edition-Jersey/ . -- Jacksonvilles offensive makeover is just getting starting. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Add yet another chapter to the long-running saga that is the New York Jets-New England Patriots rivalry. But, heres a new twist: Rex Ryan actually defended Bill Belichick. Wait. Say what? Well, it started Thursday when a profile on Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine published on Sports Illustrateds theMMQB.com site included a revelation from the former Jets defensive co-ordinator that suggested New England might have obtained a copy of New Yorks playbook a few years ago. Pettine said Ryan, his longtime buddy, once gave Alabama coach Nick Saban a playbook -- and Pettine warned that Belichick and Saban are close friends. At the wedding of then-Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker a few years ago, Tom Brady bragged to former Jets assistant Mike Smith that New England might have gotten its hands on one of its rivals playbooks. "It didnt shock me," Pettine told the site, "because Rex would give them out like candy anyway." After the Jets completed their final minicamp practice, Ryan became agitated at times when asked about the story. The Jets coach refuted the suggestion that Saban -- who is also friends with Ryan -- might have given Belichick and the Patriots a sneak peek. "One thing I know for a fact, No. 1, I think its disrespectful to New England to say, Oh, they did this," Ryan said. "I can tell you every single game weve ever had with New England has been decided on the field. Nobodys had a competitive advantage. Nobodys had anything else. And thats a fact." The Patriots have won seven of the 11 games against the Jets since Ryan became New Yorks coach in 2009. Ryan said in the Jets losses, Belichicks bunch simply "outperformed us." So, this is, of course, not quite a scandal such as Spygate. Then, came the bombshell moment. "To discredit somebody like Belichick, who is a real coach, studies his butt off," Ryan said, "is ridiculous." Ryan explained that every team frequently changes its playbooks, tailoring plans to specific opponents. Theyre also coded in ways that would be difficult for opponents to completely decipher. "To me, I think its ridiculous," Ryan said. "But I think it sounds like everybody needs to talk to Pettine, because apparently hes got all the information." Alabama associate athletic director Jeff Purinton confirmed that Saban has a copy of the playboook Ryan gave to him -- and it has remained in his office at the school. Caleb Martin Jersey. Belichick opted to not comment after the Patriots practice. "Talk to Mike Pettine," Belichick said. "I dont know." In the interview, Pettine used the anecdote to explain why he doesnt have thick playbooks -- just in case they end up in the wrong hands. Ryan acknowledged he wasnt sure if Pettine was just displaying his dry sense of humour, but was clearly irked by the whole situation. "I dont understand what hes trying to gain by it," Ryan said. "Thats up to Mike and hes certainly free to do whatever he chooses." Pettine and Ryan have been friends for years, dating to their days together in Baltimore. Pettine was Ryans defensive co-ordinator in New York before he left to take the same position in Buffalo in 2012. Cleveland hired Pettine as its head coach this off-season. Ryan was asked if a first-year head coach such as Pettine might consider staying out of the spotlight. "Yeah, he needs to learn to be quiet," said a smiling Ryan, whose mouth certainly has gotten him in trouble over the years. "Absolutely." The Jets coach then continued to lighten the mood, saying the story was being "a bit overblown" and analyzed his relationship with Pettine. "Its in a bad spot right now," a laughing Ryan said. "Like, really dude? Seriously?" Ryan later praised Pettine for his work by his side for so many years and acknowledged that he was proud of him for becoming a head coach in the NFL. So, will Ryan reach out to Pettine to smooth things over? "I dont need to," Ryan said with a grin. "Im going on vacation." Hmmm. Picture it: Ryan and Belichick having fun in the sun on Cape Cod. Now that would be some plot twist. NOTES: The Jets signed a pair of "camp legs" -- K Andrew Furney and P Jacob Schum -- and released TE Terrence Miller, putting their roster at 90 players. ... LB David Harris sat out with a hamstring issue that isnt serious. Ryan joked that Harris absence was a result of "the playbook issue." ... Ryan said hes "pretty optimistic" that RB Chris Johnson will be ready to participate in training camp next month. Johnson is coming off off-season knee surgery. Ryan suggested the Jets could use "pitch counts" for Johnson to limit his practice days. ' ' '  |
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