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MIAMI – He might have been primarily concerned with getting a win, but Jason Witten was well aware of what it meant to pass Bob Lilly.
Just by suiting up and playing on Sunday, the Cowboys’ All-Pro tight endpassed Lilly for the franchise record of most consecutive games played. During a 14-year span from 1961-1974, Lilly – or “Mr. Cowboy” – appeared in 196 games.
The 24-14 win against Miami made 197 for Witten, who has only missed onecareer game – all the way back in 2003, during his rookie year.
“I’ve said it before, when you come within this organization you learn really quick who Mr. Cowboy is and not just the way he played but how he played,” Witten said. “And I’m honored to be able to pass him and have his respect.”
Witten will have to wait at least a few days for another chance at history. With two catches for 27 yards, he sits six receptions away from 1,000 for his career. That in itself is proof of his longevity, even if he didn’t have a 197-game streak as proof.
“Nobody does that,” said Tony Romo. “I think you forget sometimes. You takeJason Witten for granted, because he literally is the best at what he does. He’s a professional. I’ve never played in a game where Jason Witten didn’t play. That never happens.”
The accolades will continue to pile up for Witten, who is undoubtedly heading for a similar status to Lilly – both the franchise’s Ring of Honor and the Pro FootballHall of Fame. For his part, Witten turned the attention on those that helped him reach this point.
“There have been a lot of great Cowboys, and I just appreciate all the people that helped me get here week in and week out and I hope that we can continue,” he said.
Go Get It
Last week, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett gave Terrance Williams some useful advice.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ns-update-more?campaign=sf15753287+sf15753287
Just by suiting up and playing on Sunday, the Cowboys’ All-Pro tight endpassed Lilly for the franchise record of most consecutive games played. During a 14-year span from 1961-1974, Lilly – or “Mr. Cowboy” – appeared in 196 games.
The 24-14 win against Miami made 197 for Witten, who has only missed onecareer game – all the way back in 2003, during his rookie year.
“I’ve said it before, when you come within this organization you learn really quick who Mr. Cowboy is and not just the way he played but how he played,” Witten said. “And I’m honored to be able to pass him and have his respect.”
Witten will have to wait at least a few days for another chance at history. With two catches for 27 yards, he sits six receptions away from 1,000 for his career. That in itself is proof of his longevity, even if he didn’t have a 197-game streak as proof.
“Nobody does that,” said Tony Romo. “I think you forget sometimes. You takeJason Witten for granted, because he literally is the best at what he does. He’s a professional. I’ve never played in a game where Jason Witten didn’t play. That never happens.”
The accolades will continue to pile up for Witten, who is undoubtedly heading for a similar status to Lilly – both the franchise’s Ring of Honor and the Pro FootballHall of Fame. For his part, Witten turned the attention on those that helped him reach this point.
“There have been a lot of great Cowboys, and I just appreciate all the people that helped me get here week in and week out and I hope that we can continue,” he said.
Go Get It
Last week, Cowboys coach Jason Garrett gave Terrance Williams some useful advice.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ns-update-more?campaign=sf15753287+sf15753287
