Dallas Cowboys 12/30/2007 11:11 AMThe Star-Telegram reports former first-round pick LB Bobby Carpenter has not been in Wade Phillips' defensive plans this season, and the coach indicated one reason why. Phillips said the linebacker was given a chance in the preseason finale at Minnesota and didn't play well. Carpenter, who was the No. 18 overall pick in 2006, has primarily become a special-teams player and has seen limited action on defense.Read more
