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9:58 AM Fri, Dec 04, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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The Dallas Cowboys need a quality leadoff hitter to get the offense moving from the start.
The Cowboys are among four NFL teams that have not scored a touchdown on their first possessions this season. Cleveland, Kansas City and San Francisco -- a combined 9-24 -- are the other slow-starting teams.
For the season, Kansas City and the Cowboys are tied for the fewest points on the first possessions. In 11 games, each teams' opening drive has resulted in a total of three points. New Orleans leads the league with 41 points in its 11 first possessions.
The Cowboys got their opening-possession points in the season opener at Tampa Bay. In 10 games since then, the Cowboys opening possessions have ended with eight punts and two missed field goals.
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David Buehler doesn't have sights on touchback mark
9:47 AM Fri, Dec 04, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Todd Archer/Reporter Bio | E-mail | News tips
David Buehler has 20 touchbacks this season, which is the most by a Cowboy since Lin Elliott had 27 in 1992 before kickoffs were moved to the 30 and the use of a lower tee.
Buehler is tied for third in the NFL, two back of the leaders, with five games to go. He's on pace for 29 this season, which would be 29 more than the Cowboys had last year.
"I started out with one goal in mind and that was to lead the NFL in touchbacks," Buehler said. "Whatever comes with that is gravy on top. I set my goals high because it gives me the drive and determination to accomplish them. If I didn't strive to be the best, I'd be satisfied with being second-best or third-best."
On Sunday, Buelher tackles his toughest foe yet - Giants Stadium. The Meadowlands is a particularly tricky place to kick in because of the swirling winds. In the Giants' first five home games, there have been only six touchbacks.
"Playing in southern California I was pretty pampered with having great weather," Buehler said, "but I've kicked in cold-weather games. The wind is a huge factor and when it's cold the ball will travel differently. You just have to adjust to it."
Buehler is not sure he will be on any other special teams units Sunday after focusing solely on kickoffs with his toe injury the last few weeks. He said the pinky toe is not an issue anymore.
And if you're wondering if he might get a look on field goals with Nick Folk's struggles, don't hold your breath. Buehler said he hasn't really worked on field goals much during the year, but he did some on Monday from shorter distances. Earlier this week Wade Phillips said the only non-injury scenario in which he would use Buehler would be on a long, long, long field goal try.
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Gerry Fraley/Reporter E-mail | News tips
The Dallas Cowboys need a quality leadoff hitter to get the offense moving from the start.
The Cowboys are among four NFL teams that have not scored a touchdown on their first possessions this season. Cleveland, Kansas City and San Francisco -- a combined 9-24 -- are the other slow-starting teams.
For the season, Kansas City and the Cowboys are tied for the fewest points on the first possessions. In 11 games, each teams' opening drive has resulted in a total of three points. New Orleans leads the league with 41 points in its 11 first possessions.
The Cowboys got their opening-possession points in the season opener at Tampa Bay. In 10 games since then, the Cowboys opening possessions have ended with eight punts and two missed field goals.
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David Buehler doesn't have sights on touchback mark
9:47 AM Fri, Dec 04, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Todd Archer/Reporter Bio | E-mail | News tips
David Buehler has 20 touchbacks this season, which is the most by a Cowboy since Lin Elliott had 27 in 1992 before kickoffs were moved to the 30 and the use of a lower tee.
Buehler is tied for third in the NFL, two back of the leaders, with five games to go. He's on pace for 29 this season, which would be 29 more than the Cowboys had last year.
"I started out with one goal in mind and that was to lead the NFL in touchbacks," Buehler said. "Whatever comes with that is gravy on top. I set my goals high because it gives me the drive and determination to accomplish them. If I didn't strive to be the best, I'd be satisfied with being second-best or third-best."
On Sunday, Buelher tackles his toughest foe yet - Giants Stadium. The Meadowlands is a particularly tricky place to kick in because of the swirling winds. In the Giants' first five home games, there have been only six touchbacks.
"Playing in southern California I was pretty pampered with having great weather," Buehler said, "but I've kicked in cold-weather games. The wind is a huge factor and when it's cold the ball will travel differently. You just have to adjust to it."
Buehler is not sure he will be on any other special teams units Sunday after focusing solely on kickoffs with his toe injury the last few weeks. He said the pinky toe is not an issue anymore.
And if you're wondering if he might get a look on field goals with Nick Folk's struggles, don't hold your breath. Buehler said he hasn't really worked on field goals much during the year, but he did some on Monday from shorter distances. Earlier this week Wade Phillips said the only non-injury scenario in which he would use Buehler would be on a long, long, long field goal try.
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