Names to Watch Tonight

My sixteen year son can make T. Tucker look silly. Why is everyone grading Ellis in the 3-4 will clearly he won’t play that spot much if any at all. James had his three try. My money is on Fowler. That can is a baller. My guess is BP will keep four RBs and no FB. The four RBs really don’t require a lead blocker as in FB type, that can simply use the run from the TE set.

Are you saying that Copper and Rector are out. Becausae you listed Morgan, Crowder, Merrit, and Harrell.

Disagree with the FB projection, albeit our TEs could probably fill the bill. Someone has to have that skill. One back sets don’t win Superbowls (noted exceptions for the ’80s Skins and 2000 Rams, though Riggins was a FB and the Rams were freaks).

Timing, chemistry, and defense are the real harbingers of success. When the ’Boys of the early ’90s were in pre-season (losing most, by the way) they looked superior for a series or two, never had spurts discombobulation, and the defense looked great til the third/fourth team.

I’ll take a 21-3 first half and call it a great success. Heck with the final score.

When I watch the game and everytime I see cortez runs onto the field, I going to be thinking, BILL,WHY DID YOU LET STEVE HOFFMAN GO, HE WOULD OF FOUND YOU A KICKER, because cortez isn’t going to cut it. Even the Cundiff haters might be longing for him back.

i think crayton will be #3, then MAYBE morgan at #$ (if we can stop droppin the ball) and i personally feel that crowder and possibly copper should stay because of their special teams skills. if morgan drops too many more balls i say cut him and then use crayton ,key, and glenn, and next year looks for a speedy younger guy. thats if crayton doesnt already fill that position this year:) and next year we definitely need another great young OLB so we can definitely play a strong 3-4

Matt,

Copper and Rector are in the mix, but are probably longer shots than the guys listed. If they make plays on special teams however….

“Disagree with the FB projection, albeit our TEs could probably fill the bill. Someone has to have that skill. One back sets donâ€â"¢t win Superbowls (noted exceptions for the â€â"¢80s Skins and 2000 Rams, though Riggins was a FB and the Rams were freaks).”

Keep in mind that when you talk about the one back set, you do have 2 TEs that can motion into a full back role. We saw quite a lot that last year while Campbell was healthy. I think one of the RBs can also step up to play that position…A-Train or Bickerstaff both have the frame the play it. It will be intresting to see if the 1st Team can bounce back from a shaky first game.

A.K.,

I understand what they would do…I’m just sayin’ it’s never been done to much success. The only teams that have shown a propensity to do so are wide-open, spread-the-field, offensive juggernauts, which both the Skins and Rams were, and we are clearly not.

That being said, I think our TEs are by far and away better than our FBs. Ryan or Fowler could easily fill the bill (pun intended)

Darrell W,

Tucker would probably leave little t-shirt droppings where your 16 y/old son used to be. People, please remember this is the NFL. The guys who get CUT are stronger than F**K, and have physical skill sets that will blow your mind. Let’s give these guys – the Best of the Best – their due. 1-2% of high school football players make it to this level.

Parcells is tuff on tucker because he knows that’s his best bet to start, anyway he’ll only play 60% of the time tops , like last year, Petitti is gonna get some looks, Parcells believe’’s in game time skills over practice anyday.

Parcells also will have a fullback, he diden’t have ritchie anderson around for two years cause he thinks he can do without. You gotta realize Parcells doesn’t want any info,rumors,or otherwise stuff about his scheems leeked out or discovered by his own faults.

I think if we are going to look for players winning battles, look long and hard at special teams. Davis may no longer be contributing there, and Parcells will have the need to find someone just in case. So if one of these bubble guys or someone else emerges they very well could make their way onto the team. … I want to say keep an eye on Mike Goolsby, but he hasn’t made any noise thusfar. O’Neil is another player here, and maybe one of the safeties spots will be determined here too. I’m still looking forward to seeing Crowder too, he blocked a kick last week, and I am sure Parcells is telling him “prove to me that wasn’t a fluke”, he can win a spot with three strong games on special teams. .. But definately all eyes are on Petitti tonight. Two guys I want to see play tonight are Tony Romo and Demarcus Ware .. just curious, I didn’t see the first preseason game.

If Parcells says what’s his face reminds him of Lester Hays, I think thats a sure sign he’s got the job. And count on Lynn Scott being in thier also unless he screws up major. Parcells is pretty predictable come cut day, if they weren’t on the team last year ,and if he diden’t draft them ……………….

ritchie wasnt a prototypical fb though either. i do think we will have a fb but who it is??? i really hope petitte does a good job id like to see him win the rt spot.

Ware is the real deal.

Rob petitti, looks good tonight. we may have a steal here folks. and demarcus ware is going to be a great player for years. GO COWBOYS.

Petitti has been playing pretty well, but missed a couple of d-line stunts, they’ll have to work on that this week with him, but overall, not a bad night for him.

Demarcus Ware! If this is just a taste of what this guy can bring to this defense, I dont know if their are any words to descibe it.

the word for ware is AWESOME. petitti still needs to learn, but im telling you the talent is there.

Gentlemen, give BP his due for his draft class. I see all 7 draftees making the team. Not sure why he is holding back on Canty. This guy is a beast. When Ferguson is healty and clogging up the middle, watch out! Watching the game last night, it appeared that Burnett was a little hesitant. I know this is only his second NFL game, however, he need to turn it up. Can we say RT found. Yes I know, Petitti is a little raw, but with guidance from Marco and a little help from a TE, RT might be okay. I didn’t like the fact the we gave up so many receptions in between the LB and safties. Hopefully with pressure on the opposing QBs this won’t be a problem.

AndyTdot: I understand Tucker has the physical aspect of the game, however, mentally he plays worse than a 16 year old.
And dude, what is T-shirt droppings?