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Pain management: Injuries testing Dallas Cowboys

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November 20

Dallas Morning News

"The Cowboys were probably the deepest team in the NFL last week. They were missing only one player. This week they are deep in scramble mode because of injuries to offensive tackle Marc Colombo and safety Ken Hamlin. The starters are being replaced by players making their first starts on Sunday against Washington. Doug Free will be at right tackle. Alan Ball will play free safety. The Cowboys will conduct business as usual. Break out the violins. "It's not a woe-is-me league," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. "No other team's going to feel sorry for you, so you can't feel sorry for yourself." In the NFL, it's not how many injuries you have. It's how effective you are at replacing ..."

Roy Williams can smile after the Dallas Cowboys' 20-16 win

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November 9

Dallas Morning News

"Martellus Bennett offered a bit of postgame advice to teammate Roy Williams. "Now don't say anything stupid, Roy," Bennett said, playfully. Williams grinned and laughed. For the first time in weeks, possibly for the first time in 18 games with the Cowboys, Williams enjoyed himself. He had five catches for 75 yards in the victory over Philadelphia. As ordinary as that number of receptions seems, it was his personal best since the Cowboys acquired him from Detroit last season. The timing was also significant. Williams put a bull's-eye on himself this week with comments about his situation – comments that some choose to interpret as signs of Terrell Owens-redux arrogance. In truth, Williams ..."

Cowboys' 'No. 1 receiver' is only talking a good game

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November 7

Dallas Morning News

columnist Tim Cowlishaw

"It's a time-honored cliché to say of a college football player having a big game, "He will play on Sundays." That was always the intent, always the dream of wide receiver Roy Williams. So far, after a year as a Cowboy, about the best we can give him is: "He will talk on Wednesdays." I have no doubt that Williams' midweek comments were not meant to be critical of Tony Romo, and his reference to himself as "the No. 1 receiver" merely echoed questions he gets constantly about being "the No. 1 receiver." As for ESPN's "DISSENSION IN DALLAS" storyline, it ranks right up there with the network's report last December that sources said Terrell Owens had called Jason Witten a name in practice. ..."

In Dallas, Miles separating Williams and Romo

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November 6

Philadelphia Daily News

"IF ROY WILLIAMS is so upset with how infrequently Tony Romo is hitting him, he oughta take off his shoulder pads, look at his most recent paystub and remind himself that it could be worse.He could have drafted Roy Williams as a No. 1 receiver for his fantasy team.But while Williams has been a fantasy nightmare, Miles Austin has been a revelation. Miles Austin?A fourth-year pro out of Monmouth, Austin has been blistering hot the last 3 weeks and has taken over as Dallas' No. 1 receiver. Williams, who once had 1,310 receiving yards for the Lions (in 2006) and was acquired by the Cowboys in midseason last year, is a speck in the rearview mirror. He has fewer catches than Patrick Crayton and ..."

Romo, Williams spend extra time trying to get in sync

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November 6

Dallas Morning News

"Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and receiver Roy Williams are spending more time together in their attempt to fix a broken connection. Romo and Williams had their second consecutive post-practice workout Thursday. Williams said the extra work will continue "until that light switches over." Williams has caught only 14 of the 37 throws Romo has targeted to him this season. Coach Wade Phillips has acknowledged the pair has been out of sync most of the season. "The only thing that's not working is Romo to Williams," Williams said. "There's nothing you can do. Just work. ... What I have to do is produce on the football field." Williams insisted comments about the inability to mesh with Romo ..."

Drop the idea that Roy Williams is causing turmoil

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November 6

Dallas Morning News

columnist Todd Archer

"This was going to be a story about how the Cowboys are succeeding this season, in part, because players are accepting their roles. But then this Roy Williams thing happened. And by thing I mean not a big deal but it's the Cowboys and the perception becomes a team in turmoil. If there was/is turmoil, I must have missed it. I went in and out of Williams' interview a few times Wednesday and didn't conclude he was being overly dramatic. He called himself the No. 1 receiver. So what? He said the passes to him are off. Well, they are. At times he's run bad routes. At times Tony Romo's passes have been off. Unfortunately for them, the times when Romo throws a good ball and Williams runs a ..."

Williams: 'I'm not trying to be a T.O.'

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November 5

ESPN.com

"Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was defiant Thursday, saying that discussions about why wide receiver Roy Williams has such low numbers will not divide his team. Williams only has 14 catches for 249 yards and two touchdowns heading into the Cowboys' game at Philadelphia Sunday night. Williams said Wednesday that Romo throws better passes to the team's other receivers, and he can't figure out why. Romo said the two are working hard in practices, even doing extra work, but for whatever reason, the chemistry is not there. "I don't look at the numbers," Romo said before Thursday's practice at Valley Ranch. "We've been through this before with people trying to intersect and divide a football ..."

Roy Williams says he's ready

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October 23

Dallas Morning News

"Earlier Friday, Wade Phillips wasn't sure if Roy Williams would be ready to play, but the wide receiver made it through the practice unscathed and will play Sunday vs. Atlanta. Phillips' doubts must have been eased too because Williams is listed as probable on the official injury report. "I'm good," Williams said. "I'll be there.""

Roy Williams, Felix Jones don't make trip to Kansas City

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October 11

Dallas Morning News

"When the Cowboys play the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday, receiver Roy Williams and running back Felix Jones will be watching from home. Neither made the trip to Kansas City on Saturday because of injuries. Williams (bruised ribs) will miss his first game since being acquired by the Cowboys from Detroit. Jones will miss his second straight contest because of a knee injury. While Jones' absence is not a surprise, Williams had expressed hope that he could play. However, he did not practice all week, and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Miles Austin. Jones hurt his knee two weeks ago against Carolina and did not play against the Broncos. He is expected to return Oct. 25 ..."

Injured ribs expected to sideline Cowboys' Williams

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October 10

San Antonio Express-News

"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin figures to get his first NFL start after coach Wade Phillips on Friday all but ruled out Roy Williams for Sunday's game against Kansas City. Williams suffered a rib injury in the 17-10 loss to Denver last week. Although he vowed to play against the Chiefs, he hasn't practiced and the Cowboys list him as doubtful on their official injury report. Strong safety Gerald Sensabaugh, who broke his thumb against the Broncos, has been ruled out. Running back Felix Jones, who missed the Denver game with a knee injury, is doubtful. "We're still going to wait and see, but it doesn't look good for the weekend with those guys," Phillips said of Williams and ..."

Doesn't look good for Roy Williams, Gerald Sensabaugh

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October 9

Dallas Morning News

"Wade Phillips will wait until the last minute before declaring anybody out of Sunday's game at Kansas City, but he all but said Roy Williams (ribs), Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb) and running back Felix Jones (knee) will not play. "We're still going to wait and see," Phillips said, "but it doesn't look good for the weekend with those guys." Center Andre Gurode will be available because he's the only one of the injured played to "have gotten better.""

Williams doesn't practice, still hopes to play

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October 8

ESPN.com

"Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams, who suffered cartilage damage to three ribs during last week's loss to the Denver Broncos, did not practice Thursday for the second consecutive day. He said he still looks forward to playing this weekend."

Cowboys WR Williams has three injured ribs

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October 6

Dallas Morning News

"The Cowboys aren't sure if they'll have wide receiver Roy Williams on Sunday at Kansas City, because he has three injured ribs, coach Wade Phillips said Monday. The former Texas standout was hurt early in the fourth quarter in Sunday's loss at Denver. Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams hit Williams in the chest while he was reaching to catch a high throw from quarterback Tony Romo on a third-and-13 play. Williams, who declined comment Monday, said after the game Sunday that it was the hardest he had ever been hit. Phillips, who indicated that Williams does not have cracked ribs, said he's not sure if the receiver will practice Wednesday. "I think he cracked a cartilage. It's the soft spot. ..."

Williams could miss Sunday's game at Kansas City

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October 6

San Antonio Express-News

"Wide receiver Roy Williams' status for Sunday's game at Kansas City is uncertain after he bruised three ribs in the 17-10 loss to the Broncos. "Depends on the pain and so forth as far as what his situation will be," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. Williams was injured in the fourth quarter when he reached high to try to catch a pass from Tony Romo. With his body fully extended, Williams sustained a punishing blow from Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams. The defense also could be without a starter in Kansas City after safety Gerald Sensabaugh broke his right thumb in the first quarter. Phillips said Sensabaugh could miss up to four weeks. Sensabaugh suffered the same injury in college and ..."

Roy Williams has three injured ribs

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October 5

Dallas Morning News

"Roy Williams did not speak to the media on Monday but the wide receiver appeared to be in some pain a day after taking a D.J. Williams' helmet to his rib cage that left him gasping for air. Coach Wade Phillips said Williams' availability for Sunday's game at Kansas City is in question. Phillips said Williams did not suffer any cracked ribs, but the problem has to do with the cartilage. Safety Gerald Sensabaugh played with a similar injury against the New York Giants but was affected by only one rib."

Dallas' No. 1 receiver wants to be used like one

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September 24

Charlotte Observer

"With one catch for 18 yards in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the New York Giants, Cowboys receiver Roy Williams knew the inevitable was going to happen. The off-season criticisms and concerns about his being a capable No.1 receiver have been revived, only one week after he seemingly answered the questions with three catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. Williams doesn't deny being frustrated with his lack of involvement. He was only thrown to four times against the Giants. "Yeah, it's frustrating," Williams said. "I feel like I'm a playmaker. I run my route and hopefully the ball will be there. If not, I move on to the next play, then move on to the next one." Williams said he was not criticizing ..."

Questions return about frustrated receiver Williams

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September 24

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"With one catch for 18 yards in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams knew the inevitable was going to happen. The off-season criticisms and concerns about him being a capable No. 1 receiver have been revived _ just one week after seemingly answering the questions with three catches for 86 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "That's fine," Williams said. "You can bring up any questions. We're good. We're fine. We're still terrible, but we're good. There were plays to be made, we just didn't make them. We'll have another chance this week. We'll see what happens.'' Williams, however, doesn't ..."

Williams finding other ways to contribute

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September 24

Dallas Morning News

"Roy Williams called himself a coachable wide receiver Wednesday, who will "just line up where I'm told to line up and run the play." Williams' simplified job description was his answer to questions about why he had only one catch for 18 yards in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Against Tampa Bay, Williams caught three passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in his first game as the team's No. 1 receiver. Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo threw passes Williams' way seven times against Tampa Bay and four times against the Giants. "Yeah, it's frustrating. Why is it not?" Williams said. "I feel like I'm a playmaker. I feel like I can change the game. It didn't happen in the passing game, so I had to ..."

Cowboys' Williams plans for big season

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September 10

San Antonio Express-News

"Roy Williams is excited about the season finally starting, and it's not just because he gets to eat pizza again. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver lost 10 pounds during the offseason by not eating after 5 p.m. "Pizza Hut at 10 o'clock at night, I had to get rid of that," Williams said. "I'm good now except for Monday nights. Monday nights I have to have my Pizza Hut and watch the game." While finally getting to indulge in his favorite pig-out food is nice, the main reason Williams is eager for Sunday's opener is that he expects plenty of opportunities this season, something that never happened for him in 2008. "I feel a lot better," Williams said Wednesday. "I feel at least used in the ..."

Williams sounds off about role as Cowboys' No. 1 receiver

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September 10

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Finally Roy Williams can stop the posturing and just go play. Since the disappointing end to last season and the release of Terrell Owens, Williams has been dogged by criticism aimed at his limited production with the Dallas Cowboys and doubts that he can replace Owens as the club's No. 1 receiver. Williams' defense mechanism has been to play into the criticism. He often calls himself "sorry" and facetiously discounts the team's receivers as a group. He said the ongoing dialogue is a media-driven conspiracy. "I can't speak for the group, but I am," Williams said Wednesday of being tired of the whole charade. "The T.O. question we can understand because he's a Hall of Famer and he left. Can ..."

Cowboys receiver Roy Williams has a lot to prove

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September 10

Dallas Morning News

"A few perceptions must be addressed up front. First of all, Roy Williams does not suck. He is not the same, sorry receiver - his words, not ours - that owner Jerry Jones gave up too much to acquire from Detroit. Secondly, his lackluster contribution with the Cowboys should be viewed as an aberration. Nothing else in his football resume suggests his minimal production in 10 games with the team last season is the norm. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's acknowledge the pressure Williams is under heading into his first full season with the Cowboys. His critics are comprised largely of former Cowboys players, a chorus that ensures questions about Williams won't fade quickly. He ..."

Dallas Cowboys receiver Williams injures wrist

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August 17

Dallas Morning News

"Roy Williams' first training camp with the Cowboys has had its first hiccup, as the wide receiver suffered a sprained left wrist in Sunday's morning workout. The good news: X-rays were negative. The unknown - whether he will play in Friday's preseason game at Cowboys Stadium against Tennessee. Williams, though, intends to be back at practice today. "I never had a broken bone. I knew it wasn't broken," he said. "If I can't go [today], I'll just sit out and go the next day. Everything is going to be good." Williams got hurt after getting tangled up with cornerback Orlando Scandrick on a deep ball and coming down awkwardly. He did not catch a pass over the final 11 plays run by the ..."

Cowboys' Williams day-to-day with wrist injury

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August 17

San Antonio Express-News

"Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was quick to find a silver lining upon receiving word that wide receiver Roy Williams is day-to-day after he sprained his left wrist Sunday morning. "That's part of training camp," Romo said. "Little nicks here and there. It's nice when guys are out only a few days and can come back. "He's worked his butt off, so I think if anything, it will just help him have fresh legs." Williams used the wrist to brace his fall from contact with cornerback Orlando Scandrick. "He came down hard on it," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said. Williams missed the day's second practice after he complained of increased soreness in the afternoon. Results of an MRI were negative. ..."

Williams looking for opportunity to shine

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July 30

Houston Chronicle

"Texas fans among the crowd of 7,292 at the first practice of the Dallas Cowboys training camp had no problem identifying Roy Williams. Having shaved his goatee and put away his No. 11 jersey to wear the No. 4 he sported with the Longhorns, Williams was an easy find for Orange Bloods Wednesday at the Alamodome. "I'm back at home, man," Williams said. "I just want to feel comfortable." Considering how rocky last season was for Williams, who could blame him for seeking to relive happier times? Williams finished with 19 catches for 198 yards and one touchdown in 10 games after Detroit traded him and a seventh-round pick to the Cowboys on Oct. 14 for three picks. For the season, he had career ..."

Bengals reach deal with star safety

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May 7

Dayton Daily News

"Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis once said that with Roy Williams on your team, you could play defense with 10 guys. The Bengals will line up with 11 against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 13, and his strong safety will be Williams. The 6-foot, 225-pounder agreed to contract terms on Wednesday, May 6, two months after he received his release from Dallas. The move strengthens the Bengals' secondary, giving it more physicality. "I believe Roy will bring veteran leadership and a headhunter's mentality to the team," agent Jordan Woy wrote in an E-mail. Williams, who turns 29 on Aug. 14, is a six-time Pro Bowler. One of the NFL's most feared hitters, Williams became known for the ..."

Bengals sign Williams, cut Jones

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May 7

Cincinnati Enquirer

"Two moves that had been in the works for the Bengals since mid-March happened Wednesday: longtime left tackle Levi Jones was released and safety Roy Williams agreed to terms. The team will formally announce Williams' signing Thursday. The sides are expected to agree to a one-year deal worth seven figures. The Bengals did discuss a multi-year deal with Williams, but he was more comfortable with one year. "Roy is happy to be joining the Bengals and playing for Coach (Marvin) Lewis and (defensive coordinator Mike) Zimmer. He turned down larger deals to play for the Bengals," said Williams' agent, Jordan Woy. The Bengals were also interested in getting a deal done soon so that Williams could ..."