GUARDED OPTIMISM: The Cowboys had one of the worst running games in franchise history last season, and they've had one injury after another at guard during training camp. Last year's starters, Mackenzy Bernadeau and Nate Livings, were both sidelined less than two weeks before the opener, and they weren't great in their Dallas debuts after signing as free agents. But the Cowboys aren't waiting on those two to come back. Doug Free was decent in a surprise appearance at guard in the preseason game against Cincinnati after spending his first six seasons at tackle. Ron Leary looked good before a knee flared up in camp, and he could be ready for the opener. First-round pick Travis Frederick is expected to be the starting center but could play guard.
BEWARE OF WARE: The only player who's looked as dominant as Bryant in training camp is DeMarcus Ware, who is moving to defensive end from outside linebacker in Kiffin's four-man front. He's always been a pass rusher first,Cheap Air Max 1 Mens, but now he's a pass rusher only 鈥?with rare exceptions. He looked fit, fast and nearly unblockable in training camp. Constant pressure from Ware could be the most important component for a first-team defense that didn't give up a touchdown in its first three preseason games. The Cowboys believe strongly that Ware might even be better at end than linebacker, where he had 111 sacks in his first eight seasons. If they're right, the Dallas defense could be an asset for Romo, leading him to take fewer chances and therefore make fewer mistakes.