Questions On NFL - Dallas Cowboys

Jay Novacek played for the Cardinals before joining the Dallas team.

Darren Woodson, the NFL star, played college football for Arizona State.

Troy Aikman grew up in Oklahoma.

Lance Rentzel is the correct answer because he was once married to actress Joey Heatherton.

Daryl Johnston was not an NFL Draft first round selection of the Dallas Cowboys. This means that he was not chosen by the Cowboys in the first round of the NFL Draft. The other three options - Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman, and Greg Ellis - were all first round selections of the Cowboys.

Troy Aikman has the most career passing yards for Dallas. He played as the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1989 to 2000. Aikman led the team to three Super Bowl victories and was a key figure in the Cowboys' success during the 1990s. He accumulated a total of 32,942 passing yards during his career with Dallas, making him the franchise leader in this category.

Lance Rentzel is the correct answer because he was a Dallas player who was traded away and later jailed for indecent exposure.

Duane Thomas is the correct answer because he wore the number 33 in 1970.

Dexter Coakley is the correct answer because he broke the Cowboys rookie record for tackles in a season.

Alvin Harper holds the record for the highest yards per catch average for the Dallas Cowboys through 1999. This means that he gained the most yards per reception on average compared to the other players listed.

Bob Lily was the first ever draft pick of the Dallas Cowboys. He was selected in the 1961 NFL Draft as the seventh overall pick. Lily went on to have a highly successful career with the Cowboys, playing as a defensive tackle for 14 seasons. He was a key player in the Cowboys' "Doomsday Defense" and was known for his exceptional skills and athleticism. Lily was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980, solidifying his status as one of the greatest players in Cowboys' history.

The correct answer is that only ten players were on the field. This made Tony Dorsett's NFL record 99-yard touchdown run extra special because he was able to outrun the defense with one less player to block for him. It showcased his exceptional speed, agility, and ability to make plays on his own. The fact that he achieved such a remarkable feat with a disadvantage on the field adds to the significance and impressiveness of the touchdown run.

Gil Brandt came up with the nickname "America's Team" for the Cowboys. This nickname was given to the Dallas Cowboys because of their immense popularity and widespread fan base across the United States. Brandt, who served as the Cowboys' vice president of player personnel from 1960 to 1988, played a significant role in building the team's success and reputation. His marketing and promotional efforts helped establish the Cowboys as a national phenomenon, leading to the nickname "America's Team" becoming synonymous with the franchise.

Emmitt Smith attended Escambia High School.

Tom Landry and Vince Lombardi both were assistant coaches on the New York Giants.