Todd Archer
Todd Archer joined ESPNDallas.com in November 2010. He's covered the NFL since 1997 and the Cowboys since 2003. He covered the Bengals and Dolphins before arriving in Dallas. A Massachusetts native, Archer lives in the Dallas area with his wife and two children.
Dallas Cowboys draft report card
ESPNDallas.com grades the Dallas Cowboys' selections for the 2013 NFL draft.
Jerry Jones must trust his staff
Jerry Jones will have many voices in his ear come draft day. Who he listens to is key.
Cowboys 2013 staff predictions
ESPN Dallas season predictions: Breaking down the Cowboys' 2013 schedule.
Real pressure is on Jerry Jones
Heat still on Tony Romo, but Jerry Jones must adhere to 'Romo-friendly' philosophy.
Cowboys envision smooth transition
The Cowboys believe they have the personnel to make the transition to the 4-3 defense a smooth one.
GM Jerry Jones is here to stay
Jerry Jones accepts blame as evaluator, but wants credit if Cowboys turn it around.
Key for Monte Kiffin: Takeaways
Monte Kiffin will be entrusted with finding a way for the Cowboys to create more turnovers.
Cowboys wait out coach's process
Cowboys exercise patience in tough season for coaches, but Jason Garrett can't miss playoffs in 2013.
Cowboys defense can't make key stop
Were injuries an excuse or a reason for the Cowboys' defensive performance?
Rebirth of Cowboys-Redskins rivalry?
Cowboys-Redskins finale could be the beginning of a renewed, meaningful rivalry.
Jason Witten looks to pass history
Cowboys TE Jason Witten cherishes chase for history after shaky start.
Cowboys' focus stays on task at hand
Cowboys focus on task at hand as means to control playoff destiny.
Brandon Carr playing full of emotion
Cowboys CB Brandon Carr making the most of life after recent tragedies.
Tony Romo perception isn't reality
Contrary to perception, Tony Romo has been playing well for a while late in the season.
Jason Garrett balances grief, reality
Cowboys' Jason Garrett faces challenge of helping team move forward from tragedy.
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Kin spirits: Jerry Jones, Mike Brown
Cowboys' Jerry Jones, Bengals' Mike Brown keep football within the family.
Tony Romo focused on victories
Victory is the most important thing for Tony Romo on record-breaking night.
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Tony Romo under 'friendly' fire
If Cowboys have shown anything lately, it's that QB will be casualty under 'Romo friendly' fire.
Tony Romo walked a fine line against the Browns, but did enough to win.
DeMarco Murray can't be rushed
Cowboys need to avoid the temptation to rush DeMarco Murray back into action.
Jason Garrett budgets out of pocket
Cowboys' Jason Garrett aims for balance when coaching Tony Romo's improvisational skills.
Tony Romo pulls off great escape
Tony Romo may have saved season with improvisation in key play in third quarter.
Jason Garrett auditions once more
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett once more auditioning to keep job.
Tony Romo provides air of hope
Cowboys' only shot at turning offense around rests on Tony Romo's arm.
History within Jason Witten's grasp
Cowboys' Jason Witten on verge of becoming franchise's all-time leading pass-catcher.
Careers of Witten, Ware being wasted as Cowboys flounder in mediocrity
Tony Romo steadies wobbly ship
Tony Romo, Cowboys keep getting in own way but manage win in Carolina.
Cowboys look to Carolina for hope
Cowboys need Tony Romo to once again jump-start season at Carolina.
Time not on Jason Garrett's side
Jason Garrett needs better grasp of time management before it's too late for him.
Magical finish eludes Tony Romo
Tony Romo and the Cowboys missed out on a magical finish against the Ravens.
Tony Romo will have to bounce back yet again for the Cowboys to be successful.
Cowboys must improve turnover ratio
The Cowboys must protect the ball better and create turnovers on defense.
For Marc Colombo, play's the thing
Former Cowboys RT Marc Colombo tackles new stages in retirement.
Don't expect Jason Garrett to lash out
Jason Garrett is who he is -- calm and collected day after embarrassing loss.
Cowboys' loss to Bears will linger
With the bye next, followed by a tough stretch, the Cowboys' loss will linger
Sean Lee compares favorably with Cowboys LB legend Lee Roy Jordan.
Tony Romo dusts off Bucs' assault
Cowboys QB Tony Romo weathers beating at hands of Bucs' defense.
Is Jerry Jones undermining Jason Garrett on the Cowboys' KR decision?
Cowboys work on taking Seattle loss in stride as focus shifts to Tampa Bay.
Cowboys' momentum fades in Seattle
Cowboys spoil momentum from opener with disappointing setback in Seattle.
Tony Romo can't outrun bobbled snap
As Cowboys return to Seattle, bobbled snap lingers over Tony Romo's career.
Cowboys know there's work to do
Cowboys not basking in glow of win over Giants, knowing they have issues to fix.
Romo gets redemption against Giants
Tony Romo gets redemption vs. Giants defense that battered him last season.
Tony Romo is Cowboys' leading man
Despite outside critics, the Cowboys embrace Tony Romo as their leader.
Cowboys' pass rush varies pressure
Preseason shows Cowboys' pass rush is about more than just DeMarcus Ware.
Understudies crash dress rehearsal
Injuries will force Cowboys reserves into the spotlight during the dress rehearsal.
Tony Romo throwing to new faces
Injuries allow younger receivers a chance to build rapport with Tony Romo.
Brandon Carr shows what he can do
Brandon Carr looks like the ballhawk the Cowboys' defense has been lacking.
Brandon Carr is quick on his feet
For Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr, success starts with his feet.
Cowboys' safeties off to good start
The Cowboys' safeties show the potential to make plays, stabilize the position.
Welcome to Jason Garrett's domain
Coach Jason Garrett grows comfortable leaving his stamp on training camp.
Cowboys secure with Dan Bailey
With job secure, Cowboys' Dan Bailey focusing on pressure kicks.
Tony Romo is Cowboys' senior voice
Entering his 10th season, Tony Romo has become the Cowboys' senior voice.
Tony Romo excited about Cowboys
Entering 10th season, Cowboys QB Tony Romo has good feeling about 2012.
Miles Austin's role never more vital
Mailbag: Miles Austin's importance as No. 1 WR grows after Dez Bryant's arrest.
Dwayne Harris, a No. 3 WR candidate for the Cowboys, has shown progress.
Cowboys trust in John Phillips
The Cowboys expect tight end John Phillips to be a vital part of their offense.
Extending Tony Romo is beneficial
Cowboys can reap stability, cap health by extending adaptable QB Tony Romo now.
Left side is all right for Tyron Smith
Tyron Smith isn't fazed by his move to left tackle, and the Cowboys aren't either.
Dwayne Goodrich back with message
Ex-Cowboy Dwayne Goodrich wants others to learn from his tragic mistake.
While Mike Jenkins skips OTAs, Anthony Spencer makes most of franchise tag.
These Cowboys coaches can relate
The Cowboys have eight coaches who can tap into their NFL playing experience.
Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is ready to tackle a new role as team leader.
Catching a different kind of lightning
The Cowboys don't have to replace Laurent Robinson with one player.
Rookie James Hanna goes from six-man football on dirt field to Cowboys tight end.
Jason Garrett trusts offense, self
Jason Garrett trusted his offense enough to focus on defense in the draft.
Cowboys looking for the 'right guy'
The Cowboys go to great lengths in evaluation process to find the "right guy."
Tony Romo has grown as a leader
Cowboys QB Tony Romo committed to making himself, teammates better.
Cowboys make splash in free agency
Cowboys follow their plan and take aggressive approach toward free agency.
Jones: Cowboys have Super Bowl talent
Jerry Jones believes the Cowboys as is have talent to compete for Super Bowl.
DeMarcus Ware sticks his neck out
DeMarcus Ware's recovery against Saints in '09 provides timeless moment.
Jason Garrett happy with structure
Jason Garrett may call the plays, but Cowboys' assistant coaches share input.
Bill Parcells' lasting impact on Cowboys
Five years later, the Cowboys' best players are still Bill Parcells' guys.
Garrett will have offseason to prepare
For once, Jason Garrett will have a normal offseason to prepare his team.
Perception about to blitz Tony Romo
Season-ending loss provides fodder -- fair or not -- to Tony Romo's detractors.
A defining moment for Jason Garrett
Winner-take-all finale vs. Giants a defining moment for Jason Garrett.
Will ones that got away haunt Cowboys?
If the Cowboys miss the playoffs, it will be hard not to play the "what if" game.
Tony Romo eyes chance to lift burden
Eager for big moment, Cowboys' Tony Romo quickly turns thoughts to Giants.
The Cowboys' core knows it must seize the opportunity for a playoff run.
Cowboys can look to '09 for inspiration
The Cowboys can look to the 2009 season for inspiration on playoff drive.
Cowboys' top 10 storylines from 2011
Here are the top 10 storylines for the Cowboys in 2011, a year full of change.
Tony Romo is tearing up the old script and having a December to remember.
Felix Jones gets another shot to excel
Felix Jones is ready to prove he can carry the load as Cowboys' lead running back.
Cowboys defense crumbles vs. Giants
Rob Ryan's defense had no answers for the Eli Manning and the Giants.
Good isn't good enough for Cowboys' D
The Cowboys' defense has been good, which wasn't good enough vs. the Cards.
Competition hurt Tony Romo's record
Tough opponents have hurt Tony Romo's record in December and January.
Tony Romo delivers again for Cowboys
Tony Romo overcame adversity to deliver again when the Cowboys needed it most.
DeMarco Murray joins booster club
Like Tony Romo and Miles Austin before him, DeMarco Murray sparks Cowboys.
Tony Romo's clear vision key to success
Tony Romo is seeing the field with clarity and reacting quickly on the move.
Tony Romo getting wins, kudos again
The Tony Romo roller coaster ride is back at the top following two straight wins.
DeMarco Murray's success contagious
DeMarco Murray's success has spawned improved results all over the field.
Jason Witten among elite tight ends
Jason Witten has quietly become one of the best tight ends in NFL history.
Chan Gailey is doing more with less
Chan Gailey doing more with less with the Bills, much like he did with Dallas.
Jason Garrett has control of Cowboys
There's still work to do, but Jason Garrett has gotten the Cowboys' attention.
Tony Romo reminds us what he can do
The Cowboys needed, and got, a vintage Tony Romo performance from their QB.
Larry Allen 'one of the best of all time'
Larry Allen awed by opportunity to join fellow Cowboy greats in Ring of Honor.
Despite disappointment, Jerry Jones has no concerns after Cowboys' loss.
Cowboys' pass D rides 3-stage boost
The Cowboys' pass defense is flying high thanks to a three-stage boost.
Sean Lee's study habits are paying off
Linebacker Sean Lee's study habits are paying off as his star rises on the field.
Dallas Cowboys ready to make a run
The Cowboys are in position to make a run after lopsided win over St. Louis.
Garrett remains confident in Tony Romo
Despite hiccups, Jason Garrett steadfast there's no trust issues with Tony Romo.
Garrett's message remains the same
Jason Garrett is steadfast in his message of fundamentals but results don't match.
Cowboys defense yields to Tom Brady
Cowboys defense takes no solace in limiting Tom Brady, who still delivers.
Criticism won't budge Tony Romo
Cowboys' Tony Romo knows he needs to limit errors, but don't expect big changes.
Cowboys have productive bye week
Losses by NFC East rivals help Cowboys gain ground without taking the field.
Jerry Jones: Al Davis 'a great friend'
Jerry Jones had true admiration and friendship for the late Al Davis.
Anthony Spencer playing at a high level
Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer is taking his game to the next level.
Jason Garrett makes you wonder
Several Jason Garrett decisions wound up leaving the door open for the Lions.
Michael Irvin has advice for Dez Bryant
Michael Irvin offers young receiver Dez Bryant lessons from a Hall of Famer.
Bailey calmly makes history with 6 FGs
In Dan Bailey, it appears the Cowboys have finally found a reliable kicker.
Ware, Bowen share lifelong bond
DeMarcus Ware and Stephen Bowen grew closer after sharing grief of losing a child.
Tony Romo's heritage always close by
Hispanic Heritage: Tony Romo's family has been with him every step of the way.
Garrett preaches 'next man up' theory
Despite injuries, Jason Garrett remains calm, tells players to be ready to step up.
Cowboys' D avoids collapse this time
Cowboys' defense responds after injuries hit on offense and leads rally over 49ers.
Tony Romo has proven he can rebound
Tony Romo has proven he can have a productive season after an early loss.
Poise escapes Cowboys when it matters
Cowboys abandon poise when it matters most in season-opening loss to Jets.
Jason Garrett 'has a way about him'
It seems Jason Garrett was born to be head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.
Tyron Smith, 20, isn't showing his age
Cowboys rookie OT Tyron Smith has a bright future, confidence of Jerry Jones.
Cowboys still kicking the tires
Cowboys' kicking situation remains as unresolved as ever after roster cuts.
Tony Romo has to be Cowboys' leader
Tony Romo charged with pointing Cowboys, young O-line in right direction.
Cowboys put it all on the line at center
Cowboys' offensive line hangs in balance along with Andre Gurode's future.
Cowboys hoping for repeat success
The Cowboys' deal with Orlando Scandrick could turn out to be a bargain.
Cowboys hope to learn from history
Jason Garrett doing lots of prep work to have Cowboys prepared for crunch time.
Tight ends share mutual admiration
Jason Witten, Antonio Gates take different approaches but find similar success.
Anthony Spencer arrives at crossroads
Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer enters a critical juncture in his career.
Clutch moments polish Stephen McGee
Cowboys third-string QB Stephen McGee tends to apply polish with game on line.
Tony Romo is primed to enter the next phase of his career as an NFL QB.
Jon Kitna: 'It is getting close to that time'
If this is his last season, Cowboys QB Jon Kitna is ready for life after football.
Miles Austin embraces role as mentor
Miles Austin has embraced his role as a mentor to the Cowboys' young receivers.
Cowboys have bigger holes to fill
The Cowboys tried to land Nnamdi Asomugha, but they have bigger needs.
Jason Garrett makes strong statement
The Cowboys' planned cuts prove Jason Garrett has power, unlike predecessor.
Open pick-me-up for Michael Whitehead
Michael Whitehead about to be mentioned in the same sentence as Tiger Woods.
Emotional triumph for David Toms
David Toms ended a five-year drought with an emotional win at Colonial.
Early risers make run at Colonial
Colonial conditions toughen for David Toms as Charlie Wi takes 1-stroke lead.
Steven Bowditch turns the page
Aussie Steven Bowditch turns the page on his golf career after fighting depression.
Tony Romo's golf game suffering
Tony Romo's dedication to football during the lockout is hurting his golf game.
Lockout is hurdle for Cowboys rookies
The longer the lockout lasts, the further behind Cowboys rookies will fall.
Character counts for Jason Garrett
The selection of four team captains show that character counts for Jason Garrett.
Dez Bryant's returns diminishing
Cowboys have to wonder if absent WR Dez Bryant knows what's at stake.
Top linemen may be on board at No. 9
Now may be the time for the Cowboys to address the O-line early in the draft.
Five key games for Cowboys in 2011
The five key games on the Cowboys' schedule will take place away from home.
Experience can resonate with players
The Cowboys' Jason Garrett is part of a growing trend of players-turned-coaches.
Jason Garrett's potential a big draw
Jason Garrett's potential played a big role in bringing in assistants to his staff.
XLV hosts vow to do better ... next time
North Texas SB Host Committee vows to learn from mistakes, do better next time.
Cowboys Stadium's ace falls in hole
Seating woes, attendance shortcoming cap dismal week for Cowboys Stadium.
What's Deion Sanders' claim to Fame?
Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders is a man of many (jersey) colors.
Tim Brown yearns for Hall house call
Tim Brown once again awaits the Hall of Fame call, this time closer to home.
Flozell Adams left a false impression
Flozell Adams is embraced in Pittsburgh after making false impression on Dallas.
Staubach has the ball in his hands again
Roger Staubach has the ball in his hands as Super Bowl XLV approaches.
Jason Garrett can learn from the past
Now comes the hard part for new Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett.
It's time for Jones to name Garrett coach
Jerry Jones should hire Jason Garrett as his coach -- and he should do it fast.
What if the Cowboys won their opener?
The Dallas Cowboys found a way to lose the opener at Washington. But what if ...
Start would be test for Stephen McGee
It won't be easy for Cowboys third-string QB Stephen McGee if he gets to start.
Jerry Jones leans toward status quo
Jerry Jones hints that he can win with Jason Garrett and few roster changes.
Stephen McGee doesn't miss his chance
Stephen McGee showed he belongs by putting the Cowboys in position to win.
Montrae Holland overcomes adversity
Montrae Holland didn't let a leg disorder derail him, and now he is giving back.
David Buehler hasn't removed all doubts
Cowboys kicker David Buehler hasn't flopped, but he hasn't erased all doubts.
Jason Witten keeps piling up catches
With catch No. 600, Jason Witten shows he's one of the best tight ends ever.
Big plays cut Cowboys down to size
Cowboys hold their own against big-play Eagles but put forth incomplete effort.
Cowboys should take look at youngsters
With 2010 a loss, the Cowboys shouldn't miss the chance to evaluate the future.
Containing Michael Vick won't be easy
Michael Vick is a different player, and that's not good news for the Cowboys.
Jon Kitna isn't playing like a backup
Jon Kitna is playing as well as ever, and the Cowboys are following his lead.
Jason Garrett's message gets through
The Cowboys are responding to Jason Garrett's message about adversity.