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Cowboys coach Bill Parcells joked this off-season that with older players such as safety Darren Woodson, you just never know when they will get hurt and be unable to play.

Nobody is laughing at Valley Ranch nowadays.

Two sources confirmed that Woodson is likely to miss training camp and might be in danger of missing part of the season after rupturing a disk in his back while doing off-season workouts. Sources said the Cowboys and Woodson are discussing whether surgery is necessary, which it probably is, with a final decision possibly coming today.

If Woodson has surgery, he is likely to miss six to eight weeks, which means he might not be available for at least the first two games of the season. If Woodson opts to try rehab, keeping surgery as a last resort, he is likely to remain in Dallas when the Cowboys leave for training camp in Oxnard, Calif., on Thursday.

Neither Parcells nor Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was available for comment Thursday.

Calls to Woodson's home Thursday were not returned.

Even before the injury, however, the 35-year-old Woodson acknowledged that 2004 could very well be his final season.

"I'm a realist about it. There is talk. This could be my last year," Woodson told the Star-Telegram in May.

And, if the back injury turns out to be more serious than thought, there is a chance his final season could end without his playing a single game.

Losing Woodson for even a short period of time would be a huge blow to the Cowboys. Not only is Woodson a key cog in the Cowboys' highly rated secondary, but he is a vocal leader and the heart and soul of the team. He has been with the Cowboys since being drafted by them in 1992 and, along with offensive lineman Larry Allen, is one of their last links to the Super Bowl titles of the 1990s. He is the franchise's all-time leading tackler. He has been a mentor to young secondary members such as Roy Williams, Terence Newman and Pete Hunter.

Woodson is backed up by Tony Dixon, who was a key contributor on special teams last season.

Bryant seeks meeting

Nearly six weeks after throwing a jersey in the face of Bill Parcells during a heated argument at a minicamp practice, wide receiver Antonio Bryant is prepared to apologize.

Bryant's agent, Lamont Smith, said Thursday that Bryant is scheduled to talk to Parcells sometime in the next "4-5 days" and is willing to do what is necessary to be a part of the team when the Cowboys begin training camp next week.

"I've had a number of conversations with Bill, Stephen [Jones] and Jerry [Jones], and if [Bryant] comes in ready to play football, they are ready to put this thing behind them," Smith said. "And Antonio is definitely ready to do that. ... He realizes he made a mistake, and I think he's prepared to come in and fix it."

Bryant has not spoken to Parcells or been to Valley Ranch since the incident, which stemmed from Bryant's frustration over practice reps and ended with Bryant being escorted from the field by security.

Neither Parcells nor Jerry Jones has commented on the Bryant situation, and they declined, through spokesman Rich Dalrymple, to do so Thursday.

Smith said Bryant has been working out on his own and, if he returns to the Cowboys, he will be in condition when training camp begins.

Hutchinson update

The end of the Chad Hutchinson experiment appears to be at hand. The Cowboys might cut the quarterback today.

The Cowboys are not likely to go into training camp with five quarterbacks, and there is very little interest from other teams in trading for Hutchinson.

Hutchinson started eight games for the Cowboys in 2002 but lost his starting job to Quincy Carter in training camp last season. The signing of Vinny Testaverde, the trade for Drew Henson and the rise of Tony Romo makes Hutchinson, who had a so-so performance in NFL Europe, expendable.

the last cowboys game .. OMG! did you see how good the cowboys did ... they did awesome I just wish they didnt make it such a close game... I think they just needed to get used to the new qb and everything well they got used to the old qb ... but he is doin good .. I think they will have a good season as long as venny gets comfertable

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the D didn't play to good though

better than the previous week ... they jus need to get used to the qb .. man but they have an AWESOME o line

Cowboys are supposed to be Americas team at least when the one the last SB. But are they,Maybe Maybe Not. I guess it's everybodies judgement to this team has been this that and other things. But when it comes to tradition well when the Cowboys and Redskins meet you could be the biggest bears , oackers and so on fan, but whe these to paticular teams everybody want's to see this game. in 1938 they stopped matchinh the 2 teams but I beleive it was brought back in 1943 don't quote me on that. Parcells is a great coach he knows how to ru a team look what he did for the giants. I don't know Parcells was HC last year Cash you will have to let me know. But now Dallas has a pretty good team they got Bryant they were stupid to get rid of Galloway. Parcells has changed that team. I personally like it when Jimmy Johnson was HC. I guess will see how they do. The Eagles well they look good and McNabb is strong but if they get to playoffs like they have for the last 3 years I think they might go to the SB. It all depends on Mcnabb.

[titansrule]

i personally feel that the D is the key for the cowboys, they arent playing aswell as we all know that they can...if they do then they will be a serious force

[Chaos6]

Originally Posted by gardner87

Cowboys are supposed to be Americas team at least when the one the last SB. But are they,Maybe Maybe Not. I guess it's everybodies judgement.

The Cowboys are Americas team. Not supposed to be, they are. It doesnt matter if you love them or hate them. They are the only team that people either love or hate and no one is in between. They are also the only team that has a Big Blue Star. What else says american. Hell go look at the Texans. Its obvious they tried to do all they could to "One Up" the Cowboys with thier emblem. It just the same as the Rock is "the peoples champ". Thats that wether you hate em or love em.

Originally Posted by gardner87

I don't know Parcells was HC last year Cash you will have to let me know.

Yes Parcells first year with Cowboys was last year and he took the team from 5-11 to 10-6 and playoffs in his first year.

Originally Posted by gardner87

they were stupid to get rid of Galloway. Parcells has changed that team .

What the hell have you been smoking dude. You tell me what Galloway did for the Cowboys besides cost them 2 FIRST ROUND PICKS. He never did a damn thing the whole time he was with the Cowboys and half the time he was hurt. The boys didnt "Get rid" of Galloway, they traded him for K. Johnson. So you go look at the stats after these first 2 games and tell me who is better. KJ or Galloway. Oh, wait...... Damn Galloway is hurt again... out for at least 4 weeks. Oh maybe he will catch back up to Johnson since he is so damn good when he comes back. I cant beleive you wrote this today. Dude there is stats look at them before you make a rediculous statement.

Originally Posted by gardner87

I personally like it when Jimmy Johnson was HC. I guess will see how they do..

Johnson was good when he coached the Boys and I wont dog him for what he did for the boys. But he couldnt do it again when he coached the Fins. Parcells has shown what he can do with 4 different teams now. Parcells definatly wins this comparison.

Originally Posted by gardner87

The Eagles well they look good and McNabb is strong but if they get to playoffs like they have for the last 3 years I think they might go to the SB. It all depends on Mcnabb.

Eagles.... Bills...... Eagles........ Bills........ Eagles 3 straight losses in NFC championship game......... Bills 4 straight losses in Superbowl....... at least the Bills could make it to the big one before they lost... Eagles will choke once again if the make it to the Championship game this year.

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LOL at that post so much passion I agree with it all though (which is unusual we usually argue about our cowboys)

I agree titans. But I don't see the spark that Dallas. Quincy Carter may be their key player. But what's it going to take for Parcells to get them to the SB. I will tell you this. Antonio Bryant is the Cowboy's oyher key player. I will tell you who I thinl will go to PO and SB. The Redskins have the #1 D in the NFL. But 7 turnovers is ridiculous. I think they will be a wild card team/ The Eagles well if McNabb can get to Divisional Title they will go and win but not this year. the Redskins game this week will tell us what to look forward to. I hope it is a good game but then again with ramsey QB I hope he can throw a reception. We will see.

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Gardner... Do some research man, Q Car is a JET, and Bryant is the third receiver, both Glenn and Johnson have contibuted more so far this year.

[Chaos6]

Originally Posted by gardner87

Quincy Carter may be their key player....... I will tell you this. Antonio Bryant is the Cowboy's oyher key player....... The Redskins have the #1 D in the NFL.

CHEESE AND RICE..... If Q Car is the Cowboys key player we are in BIG trouble concidering he is the BACK UP QB FOR THE JETS. That dope smoking idiot isnt a key player for anyone except maybe the team he is playing AGAINST if Penington goes down. Come on dude wake up and watch so pregame shows or something....

And Bryant.... Um well.... he is doing better this year at not dropping the freaking ball but if he gets hurt then thats just more passes from VINNY to Johnson, Glenn, or Whitten. Look at the stats again dude.

Hmmm Skins have #1 D after 2 whole games.... and one of those against the Giants.... Man they are good..... Just think after 2 games the Cowboys have the #1 offense..... #1 D vs. #1 O..... what a match up..... Come on you cant look at that crap after 2 games, get back with me after week 5 or 6.......The boys have poor Defensive stats after 2 games but I'm not worried, its only been two weeks and one of those weeks was against the Vikings where Roy spent all day following Moss instead of up near the line where he belongs.....I'll get back with you after week 5 or 6 with a status on my Boys D.

[titansrule]

chaos well said

You will have to excuse me cash but I don't pay attention to the Cowboys that much. If I were to pay attention to the Boys Maybe I would of known QC was gone. Chaos let talk about Johnson apparently the Bucs did not want ot dish out the money Johnson wanted so he went commintating for the rest of last year. Am I putting down Johnson, hell no bucs should have kept him he is a great receiver, he is the quickest post receiver I've seen in a long time. As for Glenn he was playing with the Packers when Sterling Sharp was playing which if he was still playing would probably be the most sought after WR their but since he injured his neck he did the smart thing and retired before he became paralyzed. Glenn will be around for maybe 5 years more if that. Well as for Galloway did not know he was that bad the only time I seen him play was when he layed with Dallas and he was not hurt. McNabb may have to give up because he apparently has caught I can't get past Divisional Championship Virus. Every year they go and every year some how Mcnabb screws things up. The Cowboys, I'm not sure why your ragging on Bryant he is young and he has great hands. The other other thing why in the hell have they not retired Drew Pearson Jersey. I'm not trying to argue with you Chaos it's just that I'm not a Cowboys fan. Oh! Chaos or Cash has thier been anybody on the Cowboys wearing a #80 jersey let me know. I will keep an eye on Dallas but not much.
I mean evrybody going to watching this one. The 3rd highest winning % coach in the NFL with the #1 D in the NFL. Thanks for the heads up on Galloway I did not know he got injured so much, but you have to admit he was quick. Oh yeah one more thing the Cowboys got Testaverde. Man I thought he retired. Anyway thanks for thanks again for the info Chaos.

[SlickRick1382]

I dislike McNabb think he's overrated. I would like to see the Redskins and Cowboys both make the playoffs but with the Eagles it may not be possible so I am praying McNabb gets hurt ... j/k

You got to admit tho Cowboys got torched vs Minnesota and it wasn't pretty. I mean even with all the losses Philly had they did play better than the Boys, but in the End I see boys winding up with a top 3 D in the league and their O dropping to the mid section where it belongs same goes for the Redskins D who rated like 5-8 spots too high.