Romo-Simpson Split Part of Master Plan?

Well, this is decidedly bad news for the still-developing reality TV series, "Dallas Cowboys 2008."

Everything had fallen into place so nicely for Jerry Jones. The Pacman Jones deal is done. HBO is locked in to run its oft-interesting "Hard Knocks" behind-the-scenes at training camp. T.O. plays Flavor Flav's brother on some MTV show tonight, likely spawning a friendship that could have half the team wearing sundials around their necks during film sessions.

And now ... this? No Jessica and Tony. That'll put a surgery-defying crease in Jerry's forehead. Unless it's all a ruse. (Heck, her rep already says it's not true.) Unless this is merely the buildup to reconciliation the cameras can catch this summer. Picture it ... Romo in his dorm room, leaving message after text for an AWOL Jess? Shopping for baby gifts for Ashlee? Flav telling Romo he's got Brigitte Neilsen on speed dial? Mark Gastineau getting inflamed by that news.

That, my friends, that will advance the brand. And isn't that what training camp is for?