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Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Bruce Carter (54) tackles San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green (89) during their preseason game in San Diego, CA, on Aug 7, 2014. (Michael Ainsworth/The Dallas Morning News) 

Asked how he'd react to the Cowboys' defensive performance in Dallas' 27-7 loss to San Diego on Thursday in the preseason opener, safety Barry Church didn't mince words. “I think there will be some praise but I think the 

The Cowboys and Romo have been conservative in their training camp approach with the quarterback coming off back surgery in December. He did not take any competitive snaps in the spring and has taken part in six of the Cowboys' nine padded practices.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Brandon Weeden (3) prepares to throw a touchdown pass to tight end James Hanna (84) as a San Diego Charger defensive end Lawrence Guy (71) rushes him during the 2nd quarter of their preseason game in San Diego, CA, 

The Cowboys and Romo have been conservative in their training camp approach with the quarterback coming off back surgery in December. He did not take any competitive snaps in the spring and has taken part in six of the Cowboys' nine padded practices.