It was Dallas Mavericks Media Day and with the addition of Vince Carter and Lamar Odom the team is excited for the season to start on Christmas day.

“I’m fired up,” said Mavericks Forward Dirk Nowitzki. “It’s been a long summer kind of with a lot of uncertainty. You didn’t know what was going to happen so I was obviously pleased to see that we found an agreement that’s decent for both sides. Now we can go back to playing some hoops and defending our title.”

“Sixty six games in a hundred and twenty three days so if you have a deep team like we do now it definitely could help,” said Mavericks Guard Jason Kidd.

“We have good team,” said Mavericks Forward Vince Carter. “We have a good nucleus of guys here whose won championships around here. I’m just glad to be a part of it.”

“It’s going to be a lot of games coming,” said Nowitzki. “A lot of nights so we’re going to need everybody to contribute on certain nights. We have a fun group. A veteran group. I’m looking forward to it.”

“After a long lockout which no one wanted but it happened so we’re excited,” said Dallas Mavericks Jason Terry. “What better day to get things started then on Christmas? We’re going to drop the banner on them and on the Heat.”

The Mavericks know they have a lot of work to do to get back to the playoffs but it’s clear repeat is on most people’s mind who are looking for this team to succeed. It’s no easy task and it all starts at the American Airlines Center less then two weeks from today.

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They are America’s sweethearts – the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

“It’s a dream come true,” said Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Kaitlin Ilseng.

It’s that time of the year again – the annual Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Calendar Launch Party and 2012 may never have looked so good.

“We’re all super excited because you really don’t get to see your friends beautiful pictures that often,” said Ilseng.

These beauties are showing not only can they cheer but they sure know how to model.

“Looking at these pictures just takes me by surprise,” said Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Kelsi Reich. “Never in my life did I ever imagine being a model, much less in a swimsuit.”

Not only was it a celebration of the brand new 2012, but it was also a reunion for everyone involved who made the calendar a reality. Photographers caught up with the cheerleaders they took photos of and everyone reminisced about their ten day photo shoot in Puero Vallarta, Mexico.

“You know, we do spend long days taking these beautiful photos, but when we’re not shooting, we get to explore, and be tourists for a day,” said Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Ally Traylor.

From Ms. January to Ms. August, these chosen twelve are humbled to be in the spotlight.

“I see these calendars in the malls and random stands on the streets so it’s such an honor to actually be in this that travels internationally,” said Reich.

But while their fans and admirers are grabbing the 2012 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders calendars off the shelves, these American icons are focused on performing.

“We’ve already gotten into the season and we’re training hard for our Thanksgiving halftime coming up,” said Traylor.

While they look amazing in swimsuits, it’s cheering the Cowboys onto victory that they love the most.

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Last season the Dallas Cowboys offense was among the league leaders in yards gained but struggled to get the ball into the end zone.

“That’s a huge area for us to work on,” said Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. ” I think we all understand that and know that.”

In an attempt to correct its red zone issues, the Cowboys drafted all-American wide out Dez Bryant.

“This day was one of the best days of my life because I am on a team that I always dreamed about being on,” said Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant.

The Dallas Cowboys wide receivers are loaded with talent.

“We are paper champs,” said Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams. “I mean it looks good on paper but we are going to have to come out here and work.”

“We are really really talented from top to bottom,” said Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kevin Ogletree. We have ten guys out there and we are all working. It builds our unit stronger, makes our team better and competition brings out the best in me.”

“The thing that impresses me most about our receiver and really our whole football team is how guys approach their job,” said Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. “There is great enthusiasm for playing football and great enthusiasm for learning.”

With break out star Miles Austin and pro bowler Roy Williams head lining this wide receiver core, the young Dallas Cowboys wide receivers have their work cut out for them.

“I just want to help as much as I can,” said Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Manuel Johnson. “I want to win even if I have to play a lot of special teams.”

“I have always had a lot to prove so I am always going to work hard regardless,” said Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd.

As training camp progresses the wide receiving core is emerging as one of the deepest and most talented units in the NFL.

“We work well together,” said Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton. “Everyone wants to talk about Super Bowl. Our most important game right now is the Washington Redskins. We have fun together. We push each other and make each other better.”

Having depth and talent at the wide receiver position may be the answer for the Dallas Cowboys offense to get back to the playoffs.

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