81.   Cowboys coach Barry Switzer hopes that Godfrey Myles can have a big day in place of Robert Jones at middle linebacker tomorrow against the Philadelphia Eagles.

82.   Cowboys middle linebacker Robert Jones spent yesterday at an Irving hospital getting treatment for vertigo, team owner Jerry Jones said.

83.   Crockett, probably a future middle linebacker, had five tackles, and will return to the starting job on the strongside against the Saints on Sunday.

84.   Dallas might not have a middle linebacker controversy now, but the Strickland-Godfrey battle is worth watching.

85.   Dallas recovered a fumble early in overtime, but then running back Sherman Williams fumbled the ball back after a hit by middle linebacker Ronald McKinnon.

86.   Daryl Bush, the senior middle linebacker, played much of last season with a hole gouged in the bridge of his nose by his helmet.

87.   Dat Nguyen can take or leave most of what is written about him, except for Vietnamese-American and Cowboys starting middle linebacker.

88.   Controversial Bryan Cox is the best available middle linebacker, but he is coming off a disappointing season and has had problems controlling his temper in Miami and Chicago.

89.   Cornerback Carlton Gray and middle linebacker Dean Wells will become restricted free agents, allowing the Seahawks to match any offer they receive.

90.   Crockett may be the middle linebacker of the future, or it could be rookie Jeff Kelly, who played well in limited action.