1.   Dallas has lost two good players from their defense, cornerback Larry Brown and defensive tackle Russell Maryland.

2.   Joe Phillips at the other defensive tackle is the same kind of guy.

3.   Of all the defensive tackles, I think Wayne Martin is the best.

4.   The Raiders reportedly offered defensive tackle Chester McGlockton and a first and second-round pick for Swann, but were rejected.

5.   They ended their eight-game losing streak Sunday, in part because of defensive tackle Jerry Ball.

6.   Although he might be built more like a nose guard, he has had considerable experience at defensive tackle and prefers that position, Mueller said last night.

7.   Alonzo Spellman has found a second life in Dallas, where he will start this weekend at defensive tackle, a position he had never played before this season.

8.   Also coming back is defensive tackle Jerry Drake, who suffered a neck injury in training camp that required a fusion and cost him the season.

9.   Also exposed for the overhyped show pony he is was defensive tackle Chad Hennings.