Ed Too Tall Jones is unofficially credited with the third-most sacks in franchise history at 106 and fifth-most tackles with 1,032. Other players who have donned these digits include offensive linemen Mark Tuinei'i and Adam Schofield and defensive backs Will Allen and Mike Mitchell. 37 to this point in his career, is also switching into his college number, No. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Leaving Tuesday for Cowboys Training Camp 2021in Oxnard, Calif., and someone asked me, "What will you be looking for at camp this year?". His career really took off in 1992 when he was selected to his first of six Pro Bowls. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He's a determined, talented player who appears to have finally turned the corner. 6. Jordan started 173 of 186 career games and has the franchise record for 743 solo tackles accredited to him. In this series, were rating the greatest, or most memorable, Cowboys of all time at each number available. Regardless, he had an unofficial Hall of Fame career. Tyron Smith is the premier left tackle in football over the past several seasons starting 105 of 112 possible games. Alvin Craig Harper (born July 6, 1967) is a former football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Teams are at the mercy of the board in the draft, and in this edition the Cowboys are able to bolster their secondary with a pair of teammates. wore that number for fourteen seasons in Dallas. 1 / 99 1 - Mat McBriar 2 / 99 2 - Lin Elliott 2019 Dallas Cowboys 3 / 99 3 - Eddie Murray 2019 Dallas Cowboys 4 / 99 4 - Dak Prescott [8], On December 2, 1997, he was claimed off waiver by the New Orleans Saints. 88 has been passed down through several generations of receiver, from Drew Pearson to Michael Irvin to Dez Bryant and now to CeeDee Lamb. In 2005, he served an NFL coaching internship as the Rhein Fire wide receivers assistant coach in NFL Europe. He appeared in 2 games as a reserve player and did not register any statistics. Were not interested in what these players did in their careers, just how they performed while they were a part of Americas Team. Harper had run the curl all day, and had been thrown the ball repeatedly. He was a member of the 1990s All-Decade Team, a Ring of Honor inductee in 2011, and was placed in the Hall of Fame in 2013. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. All rights reserved. This was in huge part with Pearson playing great, leading the league in yards and yards per game. He was inactive for the first two years of his career but he developed into the Cowboys first lineman off the bench and was on the Cowboys final Super Bowl winning team. Analysis: Former Cowboys first-round pick Russell Maryland was an underrated contributor to the dynasty of the 90s but Donovan is the right pick here. Harpers most notable reception though, came in 1992 at the famed Candlestick Park. Teams are at the mercy of the board in the draft, and in this edition the Cowboys are able to bolster their secondary with a pair of teammates. He was the starting right tackle for the Cowboys 1977 Super Bowl team and was one of the premier left tackles from the late 1970s to early 1980s. White was a nine-time Pro Bowler, seven-time All-Pro, and Super Bowl champion. His speed . newsletter, If Tyron Smith and Terence Steele return, the Cowboys must decide where to play Tyler Smith, 2023 Cowboys scouting report: SMU WR Rashee Rice, Cowboys shouldnt rely on drafting prowess alone in 2023. The Cowboys stayed afloat last year at linebacker, but theyll need a little work to repeat that feat in 2023. After retiring as a Dallas Star, he went on to have a long career with the Washington Redskins. Lets not leave out the success he had in the playoffs too. No one has worn No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He also had two 1,000+ yard seasons. Do you have a blog? [3] He clinched a 14-6 win in the fourth game against the Washington Redskins with a touchdown reception in the final 6 minutes. He recorded 85 tackles and 14.5 sacks but only played a full season once in his career. Analysis: A shout out is deserving for the recently retired Doug Free but he gets edged out by the longtime left guard Herbert Scott. Who was number 40 for the Dallas Cowboys? In doing research for this, you find that its fun because of how much of a mixed bag it truly is. On an abysmal 1-15 team in 1989, Lockhart amassed a ridiculous 222 tackles which led the NFL and was a Cowboys club record. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Wild Card 34-13 vs. Los Angeles RamsWon Divisional Round 30-27 vs. Atlanta FalconsLost Conference Championship 7-20 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Other Notable Asst. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Smerek was a career rotational defensive lineman that was often given chances to start but injuries held him back. A tracker for all Dallas Cowboys visits happening in Indianapolis. In 95, Allen would make the move to guard and is widely considered the best to ever play the position. Odds & lines subject to change. Iconic numbers in franchise history, such as Bob Lily' No. With approximately four minutes to go in the NFC Championship game, up by 4 against the San Francisco 49ers, with a trip to Pasadena and Super Bowl XXVII on the lineAlvin Harper stepped into Cowboys History. He had troubles keeping the weight off and was almost cut for it but became the Cowboys starting left guard in 1987. Following the 1978 season, Jones left the NFL to pursue a career in boxing and went 6-0 with five knockouts before returning to the Cowboys in 1980. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Analysis: Pugh was often overshadowed by the accolades that poured in for teammates Bob Lilly and George Andrie though he was a great contributor to the 1971 Super Bowl winning team. Digging into the Cowboys' salary cap situation, rookie signings, Dan Quinn and more! 54 is also an important part of Cowboys history, as it was worn by legendary defenders Chuck Howley and Randy White. We present them here for purely educational purposes. After losing two NFL Championship games to the Packers, two conference title games to the Browns, and a Super Bowl V loss to the Colts, Lilly was famously seen tossing his helmet clear across the field in disgust. Linebacker Dave Edwards is the next in line, with a long career spanning the mid 60s to mid 70s, but he never received post-season awards like Coakley, overshadowed by Lee Roy Jordan and Chuck Howley. He started 109 of 137 career games in Dallas and recovered six fumbles. With the league officially passing that measure, allowing linebackers to wear any number between 1-59, that's exactly what's going to happen. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 2023 NFL combine: Dallas Cowboys tracker for formal and informal visits. newsletter, If Tyron Smith and Terence Steele return, the Cowboys must decide where to play Tyler Smith, 2023 Cowboys scouting report: SMU WR Rashee Rice, Cowboys shouldnt rely on drafting prowess alone in 2023. 6. He missed the seventh game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a neck injury. 30 Greatest Dallas Cowboys in Franchise History. Marty B wasnt exactly the torchbearer that were looking for in an 80, but two guys do stand out above the rest. The Manster was a key member of the Doomsday Defense that wrecked NFL offenses for years. Harper finished his eight NFL seasons with 191 receptions for 3,473 yards and 21 touchdowns. His 1977 season, in which the Cowboys won the Super Bowl, was widely considered one of the greatest statistical outputs by a single player in NFL history. Do you have a blog? There are officially 11 weeks until well be getting ready for the NFL Kickoff game featuring the World Champion New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. Next Shots will originate from Oxnard, Calif. And in fact, they will generate off the Cowboys' camp-opening press conference noon CT on July 21 from the tennis courts at the River Ridge Sports Complex. The Dallas Cowboys number 88 carries a legacy, but not of one player. Dallas Cowboys. Something went wrong. At the time of his retirement in 1989, his 232 games played in a Cowboys uniform was the franchise record, its since been tied by Bill Bates then surpassed by Jason Witten. But he fell off the team's roster in September and was eventually lost to Seattle during the waiver process. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. "I want to thank God and my family for allowing me to fulfill a dream and play in the NFL," Lamb said. That glorious day is 80 moons away, so to celebrate were going to crown the Greatest 80 in Dallas Cowboys History. He played college football at the University of Tennessee. "I'm looking forward to getting to Dallas and getting started.". Analysis: Jim Jeffcoat was certainly a fantastic player with his 94.5 sacks and contributed 16.5 sacks in the Cowboys back-to-back championships of 1992-1993. He started every one of his 196 games played and was an All-Pro seven times. Harper was replaced with Robb Thomas in the second half of the sixth game against the Minnesota Vikings and would lose his job as the starter at wide receiver. Do any sports players have the number 69? In his rookie season, Hill was mainly used as a kick returner and he earned a Super Bowl ring that year. Giants won 17 - 20 . In 1981, Smerek was the victim of a road-rage incident that resulted in Don being shot in the chest though he survived. Lett returned to the Cowboys as a defensive line assistant in 2011, where hes been ever since. Selected in the fourth round (as a DE prospect) in the famed 1975 Dirty Dozen draft, Donovan would switch to offense and go on to start at both tackle spots in 103 games. Wright anchored the right side of an offense that was Top-10 in scoring for the entire decade of the 1970s. Gambling problem? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Ed Too Tall Jones was just a few inches shy of seven feet and was drafted first overall by the Cowboys in the 1974 NFL Draft. He was released on July 24, 1998. In the past four seasons, Smith and the Cowboys have had three Top-2 finishes in total rushing yards and were ninth in 2015 with Darren McFadden. However, he did return home to BC after his year with Dallas to attend his senior ceremony before graduating from college.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'sportsmanist_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-sportsmanist_com-medrectangle-3-0'); Below are the other seven cowboys who wore number 88: Lee Roy Jordan, HB, 195354 The second overall pick in the 1954 draft, Lee Roy Jordan played eight seasons in Dallas where he became the first player to win the Heisman Trophy while playing for another team. He appeared in 2 games as a reserve player and did not register any . Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. The entire decade of the Doomsday Defense that wrecked NFL offenses for years Cowboys history possible games that! 112 possible games the entire decade of the 1970s his first of six Bowls... 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