What happened: NFL reporter Ed Werder reflected on Monday on the start of his tenure covering the Dallas Cowboys. Werder recalled accepting the beat writer role in 1992 and joining the same newspaper staff as longtime columnist Blackie. He noted his disbelief at sharing a staff with Blackie, remarking he was never at the same level as a writer.

Why it matters: Werder covered Dallas during the franchise's championship era in the 1990s before expanding to national NFL coverage. The recollection underscores the history of Cowboys beat reporting alongside veteran Dallas columnists.

What to watch: The Cowboys next prepare for Week 10 action as the NFL trade deadline arrives Tuesday.