Cowboys Rookie Out For The Season

This is not good news for the Cowboys.   They had already lost one rookie for the season, when Robert Brewster tore his pectoral muscle and needed surgery.   Now it looks like they've lost a second rookie for the season.

Outside linebacker Brandon Williams was injured in last Friday's game against the Titans.   The Star-Telegram is reporting that the "Texas Tech star tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while covering a punt."   The injury will require surgery, and Williams will have to spend the season on Injured Reserve.

The linebacker had been doing very well in practices according to the coaches and was expected to see some playing time backing up Anthony Spencer.   Coach Wade Phillips said,   "Brandon Williams has some pass-rush ability that we really like.   This kid had a chance to play some plays, but he'll just have to do it next year."

Rookie Victor Butler will move from the other side (where he was backing up DeMarcus Ware) to serve as Spencer's back-up.   Steve Octavien will become the back-up for Ware.

It hurts to lose two of the best rookies before the season has even started.   Both were doing well and were counted on to provide quality minutes in a back-up role.   Hopefully, this is the last of the serious injuries for this season.

I think the Cowboys have a chance to be really good this season, but more injuries could destroy that hope.