Expect Newman to start vs. Redskins

That's what it sounds like from Wade Phillips. Don't expect the Cowboys to ease in Terence Newman slowly at cornerback. He may be ready to start for the game at Washington on Nov. 16. That would bump Mike Jenkins back to the bench and Orlando Scandrick would be the nickel corner.

Newman looked good according to Wade in the two days of practice this week and appears ready for full duty. He had sports hernia surgery on Oct. 10 and this was his first action in practice this week. In the past when Newman has returned from injury he played primarily in nickel situations. Wade can only hope a fully healthy Newman shows up in Washington.

- Rick Herrin