Sept. 6, 2008

 Even though Cory Procter is the temporary placeholder, the Cowboys might be fast-tracking Montrae Holland for a starting spot at left guard until Kyle Kosier (sprained foot) returns in 4-6 weeks. Team sources indicate that Holland is a better option than the dependable but limited Procter.

 The reports on Eagles DE Victor Abiamiri appear to be more promising than they were a few weeks ago. Abiamiri (dislocated wrist) originally was thought to be sidelined at least for the first quarter of the season but now could return in a few weeks.

 The Cowboys are hopeful that adding S Keith Davis, who had signed with the Dolphins this offseason but was cut at the 53-man deadline, will help shore up the team’s special-teams coverage units. Davis has been one of the top tacklers the past few seasons on punts and kickoffs and steps in to what might be the Cowboys’ biggest question mark at this point.

 The Giants remain interested in adding free-agent QB Chris Simms as their third quarterback, but we hear they have serious competition from the rival Cowboys. The Giants currently only have two QBs on the roster but are interested in carrying a third.

 Despite some tire-kicking from other teams, the Giants are likely to hold on to No. 5 RB Danny Ware for now, perhaps until another team suffers an injury at running back and can make a worthy trade offer. For now, Ware will be a game-day inactive, but he has upside.