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Cowboys' Witten, Falcons' Gonzalez stand apart among tight ends

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October 25

Dallas Morning News

"The Mutual Admiration Society for Tight Ends will gather at Cowboys Stadium today for a debate. Who is better: Jason Witten of the Cowboys or Atlanta's Tony Gonzalez? Speaking for Witten, Tony Gonzalez. "Jason is the best tight end in the NFL," said Gonzalez, the NFL career leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns at the position. "I enjoy watching him. Anytime he's on television, I'm watching." Speaking for Gonzalez, Jason Witten. "He's the top of the pack," said Witten, a five-time Pro Bowler. "I've always looked at him and admired the way he's played. ... We're all trying to get where he's at." What makes Gonzalez and Witten the Nos. 1 and 1A of tight ends? In this decade, the ..."

Fox apologizes for cartoon mocking Jessica Simpson

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October 15

Dallas Morning News

"Burger King and the Fox network have apologized for a cartoon skit that aired during Fox's NFL Sunday last week that had showed the Cowboys mocking Jessica Simpson for her supposed weight gain. In the commercial, the cartoon version of Marion Barber says, "Man, I still can't believe Tony dated Jessica Simpson, even after she blew up bigger than Flozell Adams!" The cartoon version of Jason Witten says, "Unlike Tony, at least Jessica comes up big when it counts!" And the cartoon version of coach Wade Phillips adds, "Say Tony, is Jessica around? We could use a defensive tackle!""

Witten takes turn at defending Romo

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September 25

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Although Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo chatted with the Carolina media Thursday, he has not talked to the local media since Sunday's 33-31 loss to the New York Giants. Romo threw three interceptions against the Giants in what was arguably the worst performance of his NFL career, drawing criticism this week from Cowboys legends Tony Dorsett and Troy Aikman and raising old concerns about his subpar play in big games. But while Romo hasn't taken the time to talk about how he will bounce back Monday against the Carolina Panthers, his teammates have continued to support him. Center Andre Gurode and receivers Roy Williams and Patrick Crayton have come out in support of Romo. It was tight ..."

Jason Witten flying under radar, as he likes it

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September 10

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Tight end Jason Witten is seemingly the forgotten man on the Dallas Cowboys. For all the questions and concerns about the offense, the lack of leadership and the absence of a go-to guy in the passing game, nobody is talking about the five-time Pro Bowler who has led the team in catches the past two seasons and is already the greatest tight end statistically in Cowboys' history. He holds the team record for receptions and yards by a tight end. For all the excitement about the emergence of athletic tight end Martellus Bennett and the game-breaking ability of running back Felix Jones, the man who is laying the groundwork for a possible run to Canton is being lost in the conversation. The ..."