Opening Press Conference Highlights
The opening press conference commenced the 2007 Cowboys Training Camp. The title: The Built Ford Tough Cowboys Training Camp.
Ford set up a display of vehicles outside camp and their tent housed the opening press conference. The coolest part was that, for the first time since I've been with the Cowboys, fans could actually attend the press conference. Every other day throughout camp, we will also host the Lunch Break show from the Ford tent complete with a player that fans can ask questions.
As far as the highlights of the press conference:
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Deon Anderson (FB), Doug Free (OT), and Alan Ball (CB) have all agreed on contracts
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Both starting offensive tackles, Marc Columbo and Flozell Adams, will be MIA when camp opens as they recover from offseason knee surgeries. Columbo may miss a week or two, while Adams is day-to-day.
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Greg Ellis has been cleared to practice. Jerry Jones says that he will meet with Ellis within the coming days to discuss matters not necessarily related to his contract.
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When asked if he has something to prove, Wade Phillips responded, "Sure, I think I can prove I'm one of the best head coaches in the league." You gotta love to hear that if you're a fan of this team!
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When asked if he prefers to sign Romo to a contract extension now or after the season, Jerry Jones responded, "Both!" Basically, he explained that the right contract terms now could be acceptable just as the right contract terms after the season could work. Ultimately, my take is Romo can take less guaranteed money now on a long term deal before the season or really cash in after the season if he has a good season. Jerry mentioned that he really pays guys who win Super Bowls....Romo could stand to break the bank if he has that kind of season.
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Jerry Jones mentioned that he expected the team to be better this season than last. When asked to define "better", he explained that he would consider a better end to the regular season better...I think we all would!
The video from the full press conference will be available within the next 15 minutes.