Howard Cross, a strong blocker as a rookie last year, has been dropping many passes at the training camp here.

"Our defense won the game for us," said tight end Howard Cross.

Howard Cross, a 245-pound tight end, lowered his head for a beat, then looked up and winked.

When he stops playing, Howard Cross hopes to get a job as a television or radio voice.

"There is probably no one better at clearing a path than Howard Cross."

"We have a lot of young players," said Howard Cross, the tight end.

But one veteran player, Howard Cross, said the players were unhappy with that season, too.

"On this drive they started losing a little steam because we were making so many plays," said tight end Howard Cross.

Dan is using Howard Cross well as one of the ways to make up for the loss.

On the next play, Howard Cross turned an 11-yard pass into a 30-yard gain.