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Long time between now and the draft. I always go back to two years ago, when at this point Mark Sanchez was a late first-rounder but the Jets traded all the way up to 5 to pick him on Day One. Gobizzle from D.C. wanted to know whether the Dallas...
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His speed and overall athleticism are exceptional for a guy with his size. He's 6-foot-4 and 335 pounds and is a true nose tackle. A converted guard who's blessed with rare size and strength for a defensive tackle, he would allow the Cowboys to finally...
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Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Jay Ratliff (90), of the NFC, pulls down San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews, of the AFC, during the second quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Honolulu. View Photo »
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It's funny ... During training camp we were working on game situations as far as winning games late or a close call by winning by a field goal. It's funny these situations are actually happening. We have been coming out on top. There was a method to the madness and we are all beginning to see it.
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Ware probably helps him a lot. Other teams are usually sending every extra blocker they have at Ware and away from Spencer. Spencer also has lined up against right tackles a lot, who tend to be less nimble or productive as pass protectors. He also has a...
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Dallas needs a viable second option just in case the nine-year veteran goes down or his production slips. Nevertheless, he is still one of the league's top tight ends. Defensive Line: LE, Vinny Curry, NT, Rookie or free agent, RE, Jay Ratliff—I think...
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Lofton out of the team's 'sub' third-down coverage schemes, as he is seen as a liability in third-down situations. Re-signing the superb two-down linebacker is a priority for the team, however. Lofton is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent...
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Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff stands in the rain before playing the New York Giants in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 1, 2012. View Photo »
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My size does allow me to be versatile, to hold up at nose and then have enough speed to get on the edge and rush the passer a little bit and also play the run
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Lofton out of the team's 'sub' third-down coverage schemes, as he is seen as a liability in third-down situations. Re-signing the superb two-down linebacker is a priority for the team, however. Lofton is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent...
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Lofton out of the team's 'sub' third-down coverage schemes, as he is seen as a liability in third-down situations. Re-signing the superb two-down linebacker is a priority for the team, however. Lofton is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent...
About Jay Ratliff
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Jeremiah "Jay" Ratliff (born August 29, 1981 in St. Petersburg, Florida) is an American football nose tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at Auburn. Full Article
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Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff stands in the rain before playing the New York Giants in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 1, 2012.
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning throws a pass as he is pressured by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff (R) in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas December 11, 2011.
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Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff, rear, block a pass from Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 23: Defensive tackle Jay Ratliff #90 of the Dallas Cowboys applies pressure to quarterback A.J. Feeley #4 of the St. Louis Rams at Cowboys Stadium on October 23, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
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(L-R) Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware, defensive end Marcus Spears, defensive end Sean Lissemore, defensive end Kenyon Coleman, and defensive tackle Jay Ratliff pray while team personnel attend to defensive end Clifton Geathers after he was injured against the Philadelphia Eagles...
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) eludes Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff (90) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb throws under pressure from Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 19-13 in overtime.
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb (4) shows his frustration after being sacked by Dallas Cowboys' Jay Ratliff (90) as Cowboys' Sean Lee (50) looks on during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (C) is helped up by tackle Jake Long (L) after fumbling a snap as Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff walks near them during the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 24, 2011.
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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Rex Grossman #8 of the Washington Redskins dives into the endzone for a touchdown while being tackled by Jay Ratliff #90 of the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at FedExField on November 20, 2011 in Landover, Maryland.
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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman, right, scores a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff can't make the stop during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. , on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman, front, dives into the end zone for a touchdown under pressure from Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. , on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011.
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The pass by Seattle Seahawks quarterback Tarvaris Jackson (R) is tipped and intercepted after he is hit by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff (2nd R) as linebacker DeMarcus Ware (L) is blocked by guard John Moffitt (2nd L) in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington,...
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) scrambles away from Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff (90) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 in Philadelphia.
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St. Louis Rams quarterback A.J. Feeley (4) passes under pressure from Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff (90) during the first half of the NFL football game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (L) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (C) as defensive tackle Jay Ratliff gives chase in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 2, 2011.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan is tackled by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer (93) and Jay Ratliff during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers is sacked by Jay Ratliff #90 of the Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park on September 18, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez throws a pass over Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jay Ratliff (90) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J.
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IRVING, TX - CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Jay Ratliff of the Dallas Cowboys poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Irving, Texas.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 01: Jason Hatcher #97, Kenyon Coleman #98, Dez Bryant #88, and Jay Ratliff #90 of the Dallas Cowboys look on during a Pre-Season NFL game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on September 1, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) runs from Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Jay Ratliff during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Jay Ratliff stands in the rain before playing the New York Giants in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 1, 2012.
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