41.  As for coverage teams, the Cowboys always have been among the best in the league during special teams coach Joe Avezzano's tenure.

42.  Eight of those penalties came from the special teams.

43.  Even without the salary cap, many top coaches would use some of their best players on special teams.

44.  Even when Parcells tells his 50th story about Lawrence Taylor or Phil Simms, the warmness in his voice doesn't surpass what he feels for special teams play.

45.  Elias has four carries for 10 yards, three special-teams tackles and a forced fumble on special teams.

46.  Even the special teams, led by punter Brad Maynard, excelled.

47.  Ellett will be easier to replace than Chambers, who also contributed on the special teams.

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

49.  Everything, he said, including special teams.

50.  Every morning the special teams players march in at 8 o'clock.