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Drew Bledsoe threw two touchdown passes to lead the Cowboys to a 30-7 victory over the Saints in an exhibition game Monday night.

“I don’t think he made any bad reads,” Parcells said.

He even showed confidence on the sideline.

“I was standing out there with him visiting and he said, ‘Jerry, I’m your man,”’ Jones said.

Romo did his part to keep alive the controversy, even if he faced backups.

He started with a drive for a field goal, then lost a fumble on a sack. He redeemed himself on his next series with the TD pass to Austin, then set up another field goal.

“I’m glad he got some more work,” Parcells said. “That’s six quarters. I want to get him nine or 10 this preseason.”

Glenn played like his job was on the line, coming up with a 30-yard gain and a diving 21-yarder on the drive that ended with his highlight-reel maneuver around cornerback Mike McKenzie.

“Terry made two or three outstanding plays,” Parcells said. “It shows me he’s on his way to getting ready to go.”

Hurd, who has been working with Owens, made a replay-worthy grab, too — shoving off a bit on his defender as he turned for the ball, then having to withstand being grabbed from behind as the ball arrived.

Dallas’ new kicker, Mike Vanderjagt, wasn’t used because of a strained groin. Instead, Shaun Suisham hit field goals of 24 and 42 yards, and Tyler Fredrickson made a 49-yarder.

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Cowboys left tackle Flozell Adams was kicked in his left calf during the opening drive and didn’t return. The injury didn’t affect the knee that caused him to miss much of last season.

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