DMN Blog: Cowboys' 2009 home opener likely for Week 2

by Todd Archer

The Cowboys were shut out of the national prime-time games in the first week of the season, which means it is likely they will christen their new stadium in Week 2.

Despite their drawing power, executive vice president Stephen Jones was not surprised the Cowboys were left out of the opening prime-time slots.

"Our time will come," Jones said. "We usually get our fair share."

Jones acknowledged there are more scheduling issues to deal with at the new stadium because of when the Rangers are at The Ballpark, but the Cowboys have been working with the league and the Rangers about a plan. The Rangers have home afternoon games on Sept. 13, 20 and 27. It has also made an issue of the exhibition games as well.

"It's a challenge but Tom Hicks and Tommy [Hicks], they have been very good to work with so there's no complaints there but it's something that's going to have to be worked around," Jones said. "Historically, not just for us but other NFL teams, baseball stadiums always are first out, so we've got to work around that and work with them if we can."