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Forty-six young contestants tried to rope and ride for the title of All-Around Cowboy and Cowgirl during the 38th annual Willits Frontier Days Junior Rodeo, held last Sunday at the Jack Tharp Arena.

The "C" patch Leonard Davis jokingly stitched on DeMarcus Ware's jersey last month stood for "Company Man," though it easily could signify "Captain" or "Cash" . Maybe head coach Wade Phillips should have "V" for "Versatility" emblazoned on the jerseys of his young defensive backs, particularly Alan Ball's. Ball, a seventh-round draft pick in 2007, ...

RYAN RIZZUTI ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY: It seems every time I look, there's a new Cowboy injured.

We'll put the rest of the non-strategy-related morning practice updates in one post.

Ask any of these 12 draft picks, or even better, some of the 10 or so undrafted rookies here with the Cowboys what they think of the OTA practices this summer, and they should, stress SHOULD, be excited about the opportunity.

This starts a series of articles in which I will look the position battles within the Dallas Cowboys.

Whether he's shouting praise or constructive criticism, the Cowboys' defensive backs are used to hearing Dave Campo's gravelly voice after each snap.

Maybe the Cowboys won't need Adam "Pacman" Jones back in the secondary after all.

The Cowboys have solid starters at almost every position, but there are two glaring holes on this team: Wide Receiver and Safety.

JOSH FRANKEL WINSTON SALEM, NC: Forget the rookies, it's time for Pat Watkins and Courtney Brown to show something.

POSITIVES The Cowboys considered Smith a key to their draft - trading up to get him - because of his versatility.

Fifth-rounders DeAngelo Smith and Michael Hamlin will compete with Pat Watkins and Courtney Brown for two or three roster spots at safety.

Pick: Third round Cowboys fit: Williams will be groomed behind Keith Brooking at inside linebacker.

The Cowboys might target former Texas Tech safety Darcel McBath in the draft. The fourth in a series of NFL Draft previews on the Dallas Cowboys.

The Cowboys, as we all know, have 11 picks in the draft this spring. Here's a breakdown: The Cowboys have only one pick in the first day of the draft, that's a second rounder, the 51st selection of the draft.

James Noble turned in his senior project last week. The Cal Poly senior took his finals early so that today he can attend a job fair in San Jose.

The Cowboys took a step toward filling a hole in their secondary by agreeing to terms with safety Gerald Sensabaugh on a one-year deal Tuesday.

Not surprisingly, safety Roy Williams' six-year stay in Dallas apparently is over, too.

Jerry Jones unveiled reason No. 4,932 why Wade Phillips is a weak head coach in Dallas - not that he cares.

This is the last of a 10-part series assessing each position on the Cowboys as well as free agent and draft possibilities.