Cowboys got franchise deal done by deadline in 2008

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  • Covered NFL since 1997, Cowboys since 2003
  • Previously covered Bengals and Dolphins
  • Lives in Dallas area with his wife and two children
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IRVING, Texas – As the clock ticks down on the talks between the Dallas Cowboys and Dez Bryant on a long-term deal, let’s turn that clock back to 2008.