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Zepbound ended my food obsession. Medicaid won't cover it. | Letters
Eight weeks ago, I began taking Zepbound, a medication developed by Eli Lilly & Co. Within days, after decades of incessant obsessive thoughts about food, my mind became utterly quiet. I am a 61-year-old man whose life was dominated and controlled by obsessive thoughts about food. They were relentless: planning, resisting, bargaining, failing, humiliation, starting again. Eating was not a matter of hunger; it was an uncontrollable obsession.
The Broncos Handed the Cowboys a Reality Check. Will Dallas Pay Attention?
Nothing amuses me more than listening to players and fans lament a late October loss, proclaiming the results don’t indicate who they are as a team or arguing the world has yet to see their true identity. OK, that’s not entirely true. I’m also a sucker for those cute dog videos that pop up on my social media feed and the enduring debate about whether the hot dog is a sandwich. To avoid going too far down this culinary rabbit hole, let’s return to the NFL.
Why the Cowboys Should Stand Pat at the NFL Trade Deadline
Optimism is beginning to seep into a normally skeptical fan base. All it took was hanging 44 points on a division rival and a defensive performance that didn’t induce a gag reflex. That, and Dak Prescott playing the position like a grand master. The Cowboys are fun to watch. Each game has more entertaining twists and turns than an episode of The Diplomat. I love Kate Wyler, but give me an improbable catch by George Pickens along the sideline with a helpless cornerback pinned to his hip. Enjoy.
DISCIPLINED DRAFT
FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys talked about the discipline they displayed in this draft, how they stayed true to their board and resisted the urge to deviate to scratch an itch at a position of need. That’s easier to do when a team is more than a season away from being a serious Super Bowl contender. None of the principals that met with the media at the conclusion of the NFL’s three-day draft uttered those words. No competitor would.
How Tyler Booker became a Dallas Cowboy
FRISCO — The first player drafted during Brian Schottenheimer’s tenure as the Cowboys head coach is in the books. Now, the club waits to see if he becomes the symbolic selection it was for the head coaches who preceded Schottenheimer. For the third time in four years, Dallas expended its first-round pick on an offensive lineman. Tyler Booker was the choice at No. 12.
Here's how Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker became a Cowboy
FRISCO — The first player drafted during Brian Schottenheimer’s tenure as the Cowboys head coach is in the books. Now, the club waits to see if he becomes the symbolic selection it was for the head coaches who preceded Schottenheimer. For the third time in four years, Dallas expended its first-round pick on an offensive lineman. Tyler Booker was the choice at No. 12.
Pete Carroll explains why he endorsed Brian Schottenheimer as Cowboys coach: 'He is ready'
By David Moore, The Dallas Morning News INDIANAPOLIS - Jerry Jones was narrowing in on Brian Schottenheimer to become the Cowboys' next head coach. One of the last calls he placed before making the decision was to Pete Carroll. What the veteran coach told Jones is similar to what he told reporters about Schottenheimer Tuesday afternoon at the NFL scouting combine.
David Moore: Cowboys haven’t scored a home TD in nearly two months. Can the offense wake up vs. Texans?
FRISCO, Texas — By any objective measure, the Dallas Cowboys are coming off a dreadful offensive performance. Improvement shouldn’t be difficult. It should be a default expectation. kAm(:E9 E92E :? >:?5[ 9@H >F49 36EE6C 42? E9:D @776?D6 36 282:?DE w@FDE@? E92? :E H2D 282:?DE !9:=256=A9:2nk^Am kAm“|F49 36EE6C[” C646:G6C r66s66 {2>3 2DDFC65] “(6 92G6?’E D4@C65 :? =:<6 ]]]k^Am kAm“x 5@?’E <?@H 9@H =@?8[ E@ 36 9@?6DE]”k^Am kAm(6==[ E96 r@H3@JD 92G6 D4@C65 2E p%U2>Aj% $E25:F>]k^Am kAmw@H ’3@FE E92E qC2?5@?
David Moore: Cowboys haven’t scored a home TD in nearly two months. Can the offense wake up vs. Texans?
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David Moore: Cowboys haven’t scored a home TD in nearly two months. Can the offense wake up vs. Texans?
FRISCO, Texas — By any objective measure, the Dallas Cowboys are coming off a dreadful offensive performance. Improvement shouldn’t be difficult. It should be a default expectation. With that in mind, how much better can this offense be against Houston than it was against Philadelphia? “Much better,” receiver CeeDee Lamb assured. “We haven’t scored in like ... “I don’t know how long, to be honest.” Well, the Cowboys have scored at AT&T Stadium. How ’bout that Brandon Aubrey?
Cowboys plan to place Dak Prescott on injured reserve, explore signing QB
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Don't expect Mingo to be the answer
DALLAS — Six years ago, in response to a slow start, the Cowboys acquired a receiver ahead of the trade deadline that sparked a run to the playoffs. The Cowboys acquired another receiver ahead of this week’s deadline. Don’t look for history to repeat itself. Any similarity between these moves ends at the position they play. The club’s acquisition of Amari Cooper in 2018 was a high-profile strike to provide an immediate impact.
David Moore: Without Micah Parsons, Cowboys’ feeble pass rush leads defensive vulnerabilities
FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons hasn’t played a game since late September. He didn’t practice Wednesday and it’s unlikely he’ll work his way back in time for this weekend’s game in Atlanta. kAm%96 r@H3@JD’ 5676?D6 92D 366? H:E9@FE @?6 @7 E96 >@DE 5:DCFAE:G6 5676?D:G6 7@C46D :? E96 DA@CE 7@C >@C6 E92? 7:G6 H66<D] xE D66>D D:>A=:DE:4 E@ 2D< 9@H >F49 96’D 366? >:DD65] $@ =6E’D 8@ 23@FE :E E9:D H2Jik^Am kAmw@H 5@6D E96 23D6?46 @7 !2CD@?D 92?54F77 E96 82>6 |:<6 +:>>6C 42?
David Moore: Without Micah Parsons, Cowboys’ feeble pass rush leads defensive vulnerabilities
FRISCO, Texas — Micah Parsons hasn’t played a game since late September. He didn’t practice Wednesday and it’s unlikely he’ll work his way back in time for this weekend’s game in Atlanta. The Cowboys’ defense has been without one of the most disruptive defensive forces in the sport for more than five weeks. It seems simplistic to ask how much he’s been missed. So let’s go about it this way: How does the absence of Parsons handcuff the game Mike Zimmer can call defensively?
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott not pleased with attention from demolition of Texas mansion
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott stressed several times that he’s blessed to have the resources to build a new home. But he also made it clear he’s not pleased with the attention. kAm':56@D @7 E96 BF2CE6C324<’D g[g__\DBF2C6 7@@E 9@>6 36:?8 E@C? E@ >2<6 H2J 7@C 2 ?6H @?6 DAC625 @? D@4:2= >65:2 62C=:6C E9:D H66<] !C6D4@EE H2D 42F89E @77 8F2C5 H96? 2D<65 23@FE :E 27E6C %9FCD52J’D AC24E:46]k^Am kAm“#63F:=5 H92E[” 96 C6DA@?565] “x E9@F89E H6 H6C6 E2=<:?8 7@@E32==]’’k^Am kAm!C6D4@EE AFC492D65 E96 9@>6 @? D6G6?
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott not pleased with attention from demolition of Texas mansion
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott stressed several times that he’s blessed to have the resources to build a new home. But he also made it clear he’s not pleased with the attention. Videos of the quarterback’s 8,800-square foot home being torn to make way for a new one spread on social media earlier this week. Prescott was caught off guard when asked about it after Thursday’s practice. “Rebuild what,” he responded.
Cowboys' Micah Parsons finally got his snaps at RB. Is offensive stardom in his future?
By David Moore, The Dallas Morning News OXNARD, Calif. - Micah Parsons constantly tells the coaching staff he can excel at other positions. The pass rusher's lobbying efforts paid dividends late last week when head coach Mike McCarthy relented and allowed Parsons to pick up a couple of carries at running back in a walkthrough.
Why Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he has no urgency in getting CeeDee Lamb deal done
OXNARD, Calif. — Jerry Jones feels no sense of urgency. Dak Prescott does. kAmp?5 H92E 5@6D r66s66 {2>3[ E96 DF3;64E @7 E9:D 6I492?86 36EH66? E96 r@H3@JD @H?6C 2?5 7C2?49:D6 BF2CE6C324<[ 92G6 E@ D2Jnk^Am kAm“=@=]”k^Am kAmpE =62DE E92E H2D 9:D C6DA@?D6 @? )]k^Am kAm{2>3 5:5?’E E2<6 A2CE :? %9FCD52J’D ;@:?E AC24E:46 36EH66? E96 r@H3@JD 2?5 {p #2>D] w:D 9@=5@FE :D 2E s2J `e]k^Am kAmp?5 >@F?E:?8]k^Am kAm$E:==[ >@>6?ED 27E6C E96 EH@ E62>D 6?565 E96:C AC24E:46 :? $@FE96C?
Cowboys players, coaches are all in. It's time for Jerry and Stephen Jones to do the same
By David Moore, The Dallas Morning News The players have been working together at The Star in Frisco, Texas, for weeks - with a couple of high-profile exceptions - to lay the groundwork for the upcoming season. The coaching staff has completed its offensive and defensive installations as the Cowboys strive to build on the success of the previous three seasons.
David Moore: Cowboys players, coaches are all in. It’s time for Jerry and Stephen Jones to do the same
Boston right fielder Tyler O’Neill left the Red Sox’s game Friday night against the Chicago White Sox because of an apparent injury. It was unclear when exactly O’Neill got hurt. He flied out for the first out of the second. After Lenyn Sosa popped up to catcher for Chicago’s first out of the third, O’Neill walked off the field with manager Alex Cora and a trainer. O’Neill was acquired by Boston in a December trade with St. Louis.
'Best offseason program we've had'
FRISCO, Texas - It's not the sort of recognition that results in a trip down the red carpet to a trophy ceremony. It won't be added to Dak Prescott's list of accomplishments in the Cowboys' updated media guide.
Cowboys' Micah Parsons is a star. That doesn't mean he's a leader.
FRISCO, Texas - No one should question Micah Parsons' drive to be great. No one should question the hard work he puts in to achieve that goal because he chooses to do much of his training away from the Cowboys facility during the voluntary phase of the offseason program.
David Moore: It’s complicated: Here’s real issue with Cowboys and Dak Prescott extension
DALLAS — The question the Cowboys face isn’t whether the organization wants Dak Prescott to remain their quarterback into the future. It does. The question is whether the club can reconcile what it will cost to go forward with a quarterback who has been unable to lead the team past the divisional round of the playoffs. That’s a more complicated discussion. The temptation will be to reduce this conversation to its most simplistic, polarizing level. Either you’re on Team Dak or you aren’t.
Dan Quinn would accept Commanders’ head coach job, but door back to Cowboys remains open
DALLAS — Dan Quinn is expected to leave the Cowboys before the week is done if Washington offers him its head coaching position, people with knowledge of Quinn’s thinking told The Dallas Morning News. Quinn has made it known he would be happy to return to Dallas for a fourth season as defensive coordinator if the Commanders turn elsewhere. But he’s ready to tackle another chance at being a head coach and believed Wednesday both Seattle and Washington were good opportunities.
Dan Quinn would accept Commanders’ head coach job, but door back to Cowboys remains open
DALLAS — Dan Quinn is expected to leave the Cowboys before the week is done if Washington offers him its head coaching position, people with knowledge of Quinn’s thinking told The Dallas Morning News. Quinn has made it known he would be happy to return to Dallas for a fourth season as defensive coordinator if the Commanders turn elsewhere. But he’s ready to tackle another chance at being a head coach and believed Wednesday both Seattle and Washington were good opportunities.
Jimmy Johnson's Cowboys Ring of Honor induction was inevitable, but why now?
DALLAS - The two were talking and joking as if there had never been a cross word between them, acting like the events that shook the franchise to its core 29 years earlier was simply an ego-fueled fever dream that never happened. What mattered was the moment. Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson were together again to make amends and announce the coach who led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl championships would take his long-awaited place in the club's prestigious Ring of Honor.
David Moore: Don’t be fooled by Dallas’ inactivity at the deadline. Cowboys made their moves months ago.
One year ago, the Cowboys parted with a sixth-round pick ahead of the trade deadline to upgrade their defensive line rotation by adding Johnathan Hankins. Why didn’t the club make a comparable move ahead of Tuesday’s deadline? Well, it didn’t have a sixth-round pick in this draft to trade. kAm~C 2 7@FCE9\ @C 7:7E9\C@F?56C[ 7@C E92E >2EE6C]k^Am kAm%9@D6 H9@ 6BF2E6 24E:@?
David Moore: Don’t be fooled by Dallas’ inactivity at the deadline. Cowboys made their moves months ago.
One year ago, the Cowboys parted with a sixth-round pick ahead of the trade deadline to upgrade their defensive line rotation by adding Johnathan Hankins. Why didn’t the club make a comparable move ahead of Tuesday’s deadline? Well, it didn’t have a sixth-round pick in this draft to trade. Or a fourth- or fifth-rounder, for that matter. Those who equate action with success will be disappointed by the Cowboys’ inability to make a deal.
Once considered 49ers’ future, Cowboys and former Bison QB Trey Lance is turning the page on his career
FRISCO, Texas — Trey Lance was acquired to be San Francisco’s future two years ago. Now, he’s working to repair his career and lay the groundwork to hopefully build a future with the Cowboys. The former North Dakota State quarterback’s fall from grace has been inordinately swift even by NFL standards. Brock Purdy has shed the title of Mr. Irrelevant — he was the last player selected in the 2022 draft — to cement himself as the 49ers starting quarterback.
Wes-Del defeats Tindley 35-14 on homecoming night
Wes-Del football's culture change starts seeing results on and off the field with homecoming win over Tindley Friday's homecoming matchup between the Wes-Del Warriors (2-5) and the Tindley Tigers (3-4) had a lot on the line, especially since the Warriors were trying to break a stretch of homecoming losses. “[We] haven’t had a ton of homecoming victories in the past, so getting something like this is really special to these guys,” said head coach Matt Nuckols.
Cowboys' Overshown lost for season with torn ACL
It’s hard to discuss what the Cowboys miss with the loss of DeMarvion Overshown to injury since the linebacker hasn’t played a regular season snap. But it’s clear the coaching staff was counting on him entering the season. “He has been — frankly you can make the argument — the star of the rookie class,’’ head coach Mike McCarthy said in a conference call with reporters. “He has stood up from the first time we got in the meeting room. The walkthroughs. His command.
Cowboys, Zack Martin agree to restructured contract to end camp holdout
Zack Martin’s holdout is done. The Pro Bowl guard has agreed to restructure the final two years of his contract with the Dallas Cowboys, a person with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed. A total of $8.5 million has been added to his deal. Both years are now guaranteed. Martin has two years left on the six-year, $84 million contract he signed in 2018. That deal put him at the top of the pay scale for guards at the time.
Cowboys, Zack Martin agree to restructured contract to end camp holdout
Zack Martin’s holdout is done. The Pro Bowl guard has agreed to restructure the final two years of his contract with the Dallas Cowboys, a person with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed. A total of $8.5 million has been added to his deal. kAmq@E9 J62CD 2C6 ?@H 8F2C2?E665]k^Am kAm|2CE:? 92D EH@ J62CD =67E @? E96 D:I\J62C[ Sgc >:==:@? 4@?EC24E 96 D:8?65 :? a_`g] %92E 562= AFE 9:> 2E E96 E@A @7 E96 A2J D42=6 7@C 8F2C5D 2E E96 E:>6] qFE E92E >2C<6E 492?865 5C2>2E:42==J :? E96 A2DE J62C H:E9 "F6?E@?
Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware gives emotional speech as he and Chuck Howley enter Hall of Fame
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Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware gives emotional speech as he and Chuck Howley enter Hall of Fame
DALLAS — One man shared the memory of a terrifying night that stoked the flames of his remarkable career. The other was unable to share his memories because they’d been stolen by late-stage dementia. DeMarcus Ware and Chuck Howley are the latest Cowboys to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Saturday’s ceremony swells the ranks of players, coaches and administrators that represent the organization to 22. Ware took the stage in Canton, Ohio, shortly after noon.
Cowboys’ DeMarcus Ware gives emotional speech as he and Chuck Howley enter Hall of Fame
DALLAS — One man shared the memory of a terrifying night that stoked the flames of his remarkable career. The other was unable to share his memories because they’d been stolen by late-stage dementia. kAms6|2C4FD (2C6 2?5 r9F4< w@H=6J 2C6 E96 =2E6DE r@H3@JD E@ 36 6?D9C:?65 :? E96 !C@ u@@E32== w2== @7 u2>6] $2EFC52J’D 46C6>@?J DH6==D E96 C2?<D @7 A=2J6CD[ 4@2496D 2?5 25>:?:DEC2E@CD E92E C6AC6D6?E E96 @C82?:K2E:@? E@ aa]k^Am kAm(2C6 E@@< E96 DE286 :?
How Tony Pollard plans on handling Cowboys training camp without Ezekiel Elliott
OXNARD, Calif. — Tony Pollard glanced at his phone before he took the field for the first practice of training camp. He had a text. It was from Ezekiel Elliott. kAm%FC?D @FE 6G6CJ CF??:?8 324< @? E96 r@H3@JD C@DE6C C646:G65 2 E6IE 7C@> E96:C 7@C>6C E62>>2E6] w6 H:D965 E96> 2== 8@@5 =F4<[ 255:?8 96 <?6H E96J H@F=5 2== 8@ @FE 2?5 92?5=6 E96:C 3FD:?6DD]k^Am kAm“xE >62?D 2 =@E[’’ !@==2C5 D2:5] “(:E9 9:D D:EF2E:@?[ ?@E 36:?8 2?JH96C6[ 3FE 9:> DE:== 4964<:?8 @?
How Tony Pollard plans on handling Cowboys training camp without Ezekiel Elliott
OXNARD, Calif. — Tony Pollard glanced at his phone before he took the field for the first practice of training camp. He had a text. It was from Ezekiel Elliott. Turns out every running back on the Cowboys roster received a text from their former teammate. He wished them all good luck, adding he knew they would all go out and handle their business. “It means a lot,’’ Pollard said.
How Tony Pollard plans on handling Cowboys training camp without Ezekiel Elliott
OXNARD, Calif. — Tony Pollard glanced at his phone before he took the field for the first practice of training camp. He had a text. It was from Ezekiel Elliott. kAm%FC?D @FE 6G6CJ CF??:?8 324< @? E96 r@H3@JD C@DE6C C646:G65 2 E6IE 7C@> E96:C 7@C>6C E62>>2E6] w6 H:D965 E96> 2== 8@@5 =F4<[ 255:?8 96 <?6H E96J H@F=5 2== 8@ @FE 2?5 92?5=6 E96:C 3FD:?6DD]k^Am kAm“xE >62?D 2 =@E[’’ !@==2C5 D2:5] “(:E9 9:D D:EF2E:@?[ ?@E 36:?8 2?JH96C6[ 3FE 9:> DE:== 4964<:?8 @?
Cowboys' Zack Martin not on team flight to training camp in California
The Cowboys charter for Southern California left Dallas Monday afternoon. Zack Martin wasn’t on the flight, people with knowledge of the seating arrangements said. It’s too early to declare that the Pro Bowl guard will hold out of camp as he seeks a new contract. Players aren’t required to report until Tuesday morning. Several other Cowboys veterans weren’t on the flight either, choosing to join the team in California once it arrives.
Cowboys 2023 schedule takeaways: Brutal road slate, McCarthy-Rodgers reunion and more
DALLAS — Put aside the brutal road schedule. Table the multiple matchups against marquee quarterbacks — one of which has ties to the current head coach — and a sequel against the franchise that knocked the Cowboys out of the playoffs the past two years. More on those in a moment. Let’s start with something that happens every season. Two games with division rival Philadelphia. The first meeting comes on Nov. 5 in Philadelphia. The rematch is at AT&T Stadium on Dec.
Dallas building Micah-friendly defense
It’s a phrase Dallas Cowboys fans have become accustomed to hearing over the last two decades. First, it was about building the offense around quarterback Tony Romo. Owner Jerry Jones spoke of the need to be Romo Friendly. Dak Prescott succeeded him. Recent years have been about making sure the offense is Dak Friendly. And now? Add Micah Parsons to the list. A big part of what the Cowboys did in this draft was to enhance and support the skills of their best defensive player.
Jerry Jones leaves door open on potential Ezekiel Elliott return to Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Ezekiel Elliott was released nearly two months ago by the Cowboys. And club officials still can’t bring themselves to declare it’s over. “No, no, no, not at all,’’ owner Jerry Jones responded when asked if this draft officially signaled the end of Elliott’s playing career in Dallas. “That ship hasn’t sailed yet. We haven’t made a decision. “We obviously drafted a running back, but a little different style than Zeke. I’m not trying to be cute.
COMMENTARY | Cowboys can't tip their hand: they don't know it
FRISCO — The Dallas Cowboys held a press conference to articulate their approach to the draft, divulge their inner-most thoughts and reveal their plans for Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft, a 7 p.m. start on several networks, including ESPN and the NFL Network. Get ready. “We may be interested in going down, or maybe up,’’ owner Jerry Jones said. “Or we might sit there, but keep us on your mind.’’ How rude.
Ezekiel Elliott declines to comment on release from Cowboys, his future
By David Moore - The Dallas Morning News (TNS) DALLAS - Ezekiel Elliott was swarmed the moment he walked into the room. Pediatric cancer patients ran up to the former Cowboys running back to ask for autographs and selfies. He was at the "Light It Up'' gala at the Hilton Anatole to help raise money for the Children's Cancer Fund. Copyright 2023 Tribune Content Agency.
Ezekiel Elliott declines to comment on release from Cowboys, his future
DALLAS — Ezekiel Elliott was swarmed the moment he walked into the room. Pediatric cancer patients ran up to the former Cowboys running back to ask for autographs and selfies. He was at the “Light It Up’' gala at the Hilton Anatole to help raise money for the Children’s Cancer Fund. Elliott spent time with every child who came up to him upon his arrival Friday evening. When approached by reporters to talk about his release from the Cowboys and his future, he politely declined.
Michael Irvin remains suspended, won’t take part in NFL Network draft coverage
Michael Irvin won’t be part of the NFL’s extensive draft coverage as the former Cowboys star remains embroiled in the fallout of an encounter that took place at this year’s Super Bowl. The league sent out a release Wednesday detailing the more than 75 hours of content the NFL Network will broadcast over the course of next week for one of its signature events. Irvin’s name was not included in the long list of contributors.
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