Cowboys Corral
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones unveiled the their new stadium this past Saturday. Simply known as Cowboy's Stadium there is nothing simple about this $1.15 billion dollar masterpiece. In typical Cowboy's fashion, no cost was sparred in creating this state of the art facility. One of its main focal points is a center hung overhead video board that reportedly has the world's largest high definition TV screen. Some other amazing facts include a seating capacity of 100,000, 300+ luxury suites, and an overall square footage of three million feet.
Eagles Nest
Running back Brian Westbrook had minor surgery this past Friday to remove bone spurs and scar tissue from his right ankle. This stemmed from a previous injury he sustained in last season's week three game against the Steelers. He is expected to make a full recovery with no lingering side effects. While it is doubtful he will be ready for the opening of training camp at the end of July, it appears he will be in the starting line up for the Eagles regular season opener against Carolina.
Giants Stompings
Former New York Giant wide receiver Plaxico Burress is doing everything he can to get back on the playing field for the 2009 season. He is reportedly trying to negotiate a settlement that would allow him to not only avoid jail time for his felony weapons possession charge, but to sign with a new team in time for this upcoming season. The New York City DA is reluctant to accept a plea that includes no jail time, but may be open to delaying the trial until after this season giving Burress a chance to play. It remains to be seen what NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell position will be and if he will impose any sanctions or suspensions on Burriss.
Redskins Roundup
Safety Laron Landry was the only no show for the Redskin's OTA workouts last week. This is the 7th OTA he has skipped this off season. It is unclear why Landry has decided to not participate in the voluntary workouts, but it is obvious that Washington's safeties coach, Steve Jackson is not happy with the situation. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, he was recently quoted as saying,
“I’m very disappointed because everyone else is here. I’ll be candid with you: He has to be here in the off season not so much just because it’s OTAs, but his teammates are here and there are a lot of things we’re discussing that he’s a part of that he has no idea are even going on — calls, coverages, techniques.
“He’s our free safety and he’s the one who has to get the ball rolling."
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