Maybe cooler temps will help Romo, Cowboys heat up

[August 14, 2010]  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) --Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys are headed to California, hoping a change in scenery -- and climate -- snaps them out of their offensive funk.

If nothing else, the 30-degree drop in temperature could tempt coach Wade Phillips to leave them on the practice field longer.

Sure, it's only preseason and the starters haven't been out there much -- just three series led by Romo. They're also breaking in a new starter at left tackle and injuries have claimed top pick Dez Bryant and most of their tight ends.

The worrisome part for Dallas is that the problems exposed in the first two preseason games look familiar: long drives that approach the goal line but don't cross it and an inability to keep quarterbacks upright.

[Associated Press; By JAIME ARON]

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