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Cowboys have four staffers at Texas Pro Day eyeing CB Aaron Williams

 

According to Star-Telegram beat writer Charean Williams, the Cowboys sent four staffers to the Texas Pro Day on Tuesday to get a closer look at cornerback Aaron Willaims.

Secondary coach Dave Campo and safeties coach Brett Maxie were joined by scouting director Tom Ciskowski and scout staffer Chris Hall.

Williams didn't disappoint. He told his agent he ran 4.36 in the 40 yard dash. It was also reported by former Cowboys scouting directer Gil Brandt that he ran a 4.40.

Either time is great for Williams who had a disappointing effort at the Scouting Combine in February when he ran a 4.52 in the 40, prompting scouts to talk about him moving to safety and his stock to drop from a possible late first-round pick to a second rounder.

Williams' effort on Tuesday should solidify his place in the first round. If the Cowboys were going to get him it will likely either be a trade down from the 9th overall pick or with a trade up from the second round.

Keep in mind that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was also in attendance. Cornerback is a huge need for Pittsburgh and they could be eyeing Williams for the 31st overall pick.

Clarence E. Hill Jr.

 

 

Wide receiver Kevin Ogletree out for the Redskins game, possibly rest of the year with a sprained toe

 

 Any hopes the Cowboys had of evaluating second year receiver Kevin Ogletree for the rest of the season have been dealt a severe setback because of a toe injury he suffered against the Eagles.

 Ogletree, who underwent an magnetic resonance imaging exam and also visited a foot specialist on Monday, has been diagnosed with a sprained toe. It will keep him out of this week’s game against the Redskins and possibly the rest of the season, according to a team source.

 It prevents Ogletree from building on last week’s performance against the Eagles.He had three catches for 34 yards  before being injured on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter.

Clarence E. Hill Jr. 

Just CHILL: Cowboys already at work on undrafted free agents (updated)

Clarence Hill 

Owner Jerry Jones said the Cowboys are going to sign bigger number of free agents than normal, possibly as many as 16. The team certainly needed a quarterback to get through this weekend's rookie minicamp.

They Cowboys have already begun the process with deals with the following prospects:

Delbert Alvarado, P/K, South Florida
Mike Tepper, OL, California
Matt Nichols, QB, Eastern Washington
Phil Costa, C, Maryland
Barry Church, S, Toledo
Chris Gronkowski, FB, Arizona
Lorenzo Washington, DL, Alabama
Terrell Hudgins, WR, Elon
Rashaun Greer, WR, Colorado State
Lonyae Miller, RB, Fresno State
Chet Teofilo, OG, California
Will Barker, OT, Virginia

Bryan McCann, RB, SMU

Lucky again

The Cowboys have benefited from good fortune all season and it happened against the Eagles.

Quarterback Tony Romo has had an awful first half. He missed his first six passes before seemingly getting things together with two straight completions, including a 53-yarder to tight end Jason Witten.

But a forced pass to Terrell Owens on the goal line was intercepted by safety Quentin Mikell eight yards deep into the end zone.

Mikell tried to run it out instead of downing the ball and giving the Eagles a first down at the 20.

He was tackled by tight end Tony Curtis and fumbled the ball, giving the ball back to the Cowboys with a first down at the 14 yard line.

-- Clarence E. Hill Jr.