1.   Cowboys offensive lineman Dale Hellestrae remembers a time when bad teams usually stayed bad or took years to develop into winners.

2.   Cowboys lineman Broderick Thomas forced an Esiason fumble in Cowboys territory in the first half, and the veteran quarterback threw two interceptions.

3.   Cowboys defensive linemen have a paltry nine sacks combined.

4.   Cowboys lineman Nate Newton said yesterday that none of the Cowboys ever talks about his injuries, not even to one another.

5.   Cowboys offensive lineman Nate Newton has likely played his final game with the Cowboys.