71.   Erik Howard, the left tackle, suffered ligament damage in his right knee and his season appears over.

72.   Especially at left tackle, the position that saves a right-handed quarterback like Krieg from being blindsided in passing situations.

73.   Everyone except left tackle Roman Oben played poorly Sunday.

74.   Everett McIver, a second-year offensive lineman who played mostly special teams last year, will start at left tackle in place of Matt Willig.

75.   Even though the left tackle is considered the key protector in the passing game, Ogden prefers to run the ball, which the Ravens did all season.

76.   Faasea Mailo will start at left tackle, because Rome Douglas remains hampered by a sprained ankle.

77.   Fabini was benched after that, and Kerry Jenkins, who started the game at left guard, played left tackle while backup David Loverne played left guard.

78.   Flozell Adams has developed into a terrific left tackle, and the right side should be solid if Erik Williams returns from his holdout.

79.   For a right-handed quarterback, the left tackle protects a blind side.

80.   For much of the past year, the Cowboys have had a love-hate relationship with free-agent left tackle Flozell Adams.