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11:32 AM on Aug 12, 2020 CDT — Updated at 12:38 PM on Aug 12, 2020 CDTThe official practice phase of Dallas Cowboys training camp gets underway Friday at The Star in Frisco.To mark the arrival of camp, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, executive vice president Stephen Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with reporters via virtual news conference Wednesday morning. This was the first media availability with Jerry Jones since the NFL draft in April.Quarterback Dak Prescott then spoke with reporters, addressing everything from his contract situation to racial inequality and social justice initiatives, his offseason training and more.Here are highlights from the two news conferences. Scroll down for comments from Prescott.Cowboys are scheduled to start season one month from Thursday at LA Rams. Their first team practice of 2020 will be held Friday morning. Today, at 11 a.m. CT, Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones and Mike McCarthy to discuss state of franchise in conference call with reporters.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Jerry Jones said his voice is raspy because of the numerous conference calls he's held over the last couple of weeks.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says the team will announce protocols this week on how AT&amp;T Stadium will function for home games in 2020.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says AT&amp;T Stadium has a “naturally-built airflow” that can help keep fans safe. “I’m really proud that we have that stadium to work with.” Cowboys’ first home game is Sept. 20 vs. Falcons. Jones seems intent on having at least some fans there.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Jerry Jones said he's excited to watch Mike McCarthy to coach this year. Jones mentioned how he watched McCarthy work with the QBs from his office today.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Jerry Jones said AT&amp;T Stadium, three million square feet, has naturally built airflow to keep fans safe.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Jerry Jones says the Cowboys plan to play all of their games, and in front of their fans.— Damon R. Marx (@DamonMarxDMN)Jerry Jones said he has nothing to prove to his players or anybody else because he's supported them on various issues. Jones admits these are sensitive times. He will act with grace when it comes to kneeling during the anthem.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Jerry Jones said he has not spoken with Poe and McCoy, who asked for the owner to speak up on social justice justice this summer.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, in regard to social justice movement and kneeling during anthem, he wants players to exhibit “grace” when understanding some people’s sensitivity to flag and also fans to exhibit “grace” for players and their perspective on racial inequality.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Jerry Jones says it's well-documented how he feels about standing for the national anthem, but that he will show grace when discussing with players how to handle it this season.— Damon R. Marx (@DamonMarxDMN)Jerry Jones on Dak Prescott and a lack of a long-term deal: "We think he's our quarterback for the future."— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the backdrop and economic consequences of COVI9-19 “came to bear” on Dak Prescott negotiations. “This is just a less than stable” time to do deal of scale. (Backdrop didn’t slow the Chiefs’ deal for Patrick Mahomes.)— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Mike McCarthy said the Cowboys are “off to an excellent start.” Today was first time the offensive and defensive players shared a field for a “Phase II workout.” Friday will be team’s first practice.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Jerry Jones said he doesn't have any expectation about how many fans can attend games at AT&amp;T Stadium.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Jerry Jones says he's confident fans can have a safe experience at AT&amp;T Stadium. Jones says the Cowboys will follow all state safety protocols but he's not sure what the capacity will be yet. He cites the uniqueness of AT&amp;T Stadium as an opportunity to have more fans than others.— Damon R. Marx (@DamonMarxDMN)Jerry Jones on AT&amp;T Stadium: “We will adhere to all (state) protocols ...and adapt them to the uniqueness of our stadium.” Cites luxury boxes, 3 million sq. ft. and various stadium entrances to why venue “well suited” to host “fans who decide on their own volition” to attend.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Cowboys owner Jerry Jones declined to specify how many fans will be permitted to attend games at AT&amp;T Stadium. A “moving target,” he said. Texas currently limits the venue from operating at more than 50% capacity.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Stephen Jones said the Cowboys might have to look at some tape of college players from 2019 season due to some colleges not participating this fall.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys VP Stephen Jones said “term of the deal was a big part of” no long-term contract with Dak Prescott, along with virus fallout. “But at the end of the day, it doesn’t change the way we feel about Dak. ...I’m more convinced than ever that we will get” deal done at some point— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Jerry Jones is telling a story about Herschel Walker now and making a transition on how important it is to have 2020 season. "Put the show on."— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy said he wants his starting offensive line to “get locked down” as soon as possible. Connor Williams (ACL) won’t be full participant when camp begins Friday. Joe Looney to open camp at center. Williams, McGovern rolling through at left guard.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Mike McCarthy said Joe Looney is taking first-team snaps at center and Connor Williams and Connor McGovern will share reps at LG with first-team.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys owner Jerry Jones concludes call by acknowledging “economic challenges” for journalists, including cutbacks and furloughs. “We know that is going on throughout this country. ...We will keep that in mind. We will understand how lucky we are to be doing what we’re doing.”— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Jerry Jones making a final statement to end our conference call by saying he appreciates the media and how the franchise will show grace and compassion to people having troubles through layoffs and to businesses that are struggling.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)At the SAME TIME the Masters announced it would not have any “patrons” for its November tournament, Jerry Jones was boasting about the air flow of AT&amp;T Stadium and how it was going to allow the Cowboys to have an unspecified number of fans this fall. This will be interesting...— Tim Cowlishaw (@TimCowlishaw)Dak Prescott on his contract status: "I believe something will get done."— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Dak Prescott said "it's hard to say" what the Cowboys will do in terms of taking a knee during the national anthem. The conversations have picked up though, he said.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Dak Prescott says conversations with players about social justice initiatives, including how to handle the anthem, are heating up now that it appears there will be a season.— Damon R. Marx (@DamonMarxDMN)Dak Prescott said, "hopefully we can all do something together," but said people have to respect other views and listen.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on racial inequality: “I think this is a time to listen.” Hopefully, he says, that is reason Jerry Jones was not vocal at a time when certain players expected him to be. “You want leaders to speak, but you also have to understand their perspective.”— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Dak Prescott said he would support players taking a knee even if he didn't. He believes you have a choice.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Dak Prescott said we shouldn't defund the police saying we need their protection but he does want the corruption out of police departments.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Dak Prescott said he felt obligated to write a letter on behalf of Julius Jones, a death row inmate in Oklahoma, fighting for his innocence.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he focused on his mechanics during offseason training. “Just making sure they stay right where I want them.” Built a field at his house, so he could host teammates. “Not much” direct contact with coaches during his contract impasse. “It was limited.”— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on lack of long-term contract security: “I’m not a guy that looks at my future, to be honest. I really don’t.” Counts his blessings each day. “I can’t look at tomorrow without taking care of today, and that’s just the way I’ve been my whole life.”— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Dak Prescott said he's staying at the Omni. Prescott said players need to create a bubble of some sort.— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins)Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he’s already checked into the Omni hotel next to team facility in effort to stay as safe as possible. Estimates about 90% of team is staying there. “We can set an example for the young guys about avoiding downtown” and other people who may carry virus— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Dak Prescott said the current plan is to stay at hotel only for training camp. “But who knows?” Decision on whether to remain there into the regular season will be made at later time.— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL)Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on contract situation: “I’ve got a great agent who I can trust. ...I definitely trust Todd (France).”— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL).Get the latest news, analysis and opinion delivered straight to your inbox.By signing up you agree to our

11:32 AM on Aug 12, 2020 CDT — Updated at 12:38 PM on Aug 12, 2020 CDTThe official practice phase of Dallas Cowboys training camp gets underway Friday at The Star in Frisco.To mark the arrival of camp, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, executive vice president Stephen Jones and head coach Mike McCarthy spoke with reporters via virtual news conference Wednesday morning. This was the first media availability with Jerry Jones since the NFL draft in April.Quarterback Dak Prescott then spoke with reporters, addressing everything from his contract situation to racial inequality and social justice...

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