The big wait

by Dave Halprin on Jun 11, 2007 10:32 AM CDT in News Comment 24 comments

Forty four days and counting. That’s how long we have to wait until things really pick up for the Cowboys. Forty four days until training camp practices begin. That’s an eternity in blog time. I’m sure I’ll make up some stories over that time period, but it’s just not the same as actually writing about practices, depth charts, player’s attendance at OTA’s, and the other things that really matter. Now we’ll be reduced to the Tony Romo watch - who will he date next? Oy.

The other thing you get a lot of this time of year is the athlete human interest story. You know, the Up Close and Personal thing that serves the Olympics so well every four years because we usually have no idea who those athletes are entering the games. So the media needs to create a connection with the athletes and there’s no better way to do that than to delve into their past and give you the "overcomes the obstacles" angle.

For the Cowboys, that process starts today with this piece about Dallas rookie Anthony Spencer. Instead of trying to pull quotes and comment on the facts of Spencer’s life, I’ll just say go read it.

Now, I open the floor to you. What stories, angles or questions would you like to see covered by the media about the Cowboys over the next month or so? I will endeavor to cover these issues if I can.

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probably just positional overviews

we have approximately 6 weeks or so until camp, so maybe you can analyze the offense for about 3 weeks and defense for the next 3, incorporating some of things we learned and saw in the OTA's and mini camps.

I know you've done this to some degree already, but I can't really think of anything else unless there would be interest in a BTB fantasy league.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 11, 2007 10:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd definitely role with a BTB fantasy league

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You should do an article comparing

Marion Barber to Emmitt Smith. ;)

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 11:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh and you could do an article about

how many TD's MB3 will get this year I feel most likely it will be around 35 but I am going to be conservative and say 30.

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to see

a predicted post camp depth chart, 53 man roster, and practice squad. There could be some tough choices at RB and WR.

by BigE on Jun 11, 2007 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How about more info

on the coaching staff, particularly the new guys?

With the post-Bill openness and access to the coaching staff, I would like more insight into how these guys are preparing for TC and the season.

Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.

by OskieOskie on Jun 11, 2007 11:54 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

or Grizz you can write several writeups

on Romo and how he will lead our team to the promised land this season. ;) Hey, even the Hate Queen, Jen Floyd Engel is doing it.

Check out this article on Romo trying to always improve. I think she copied the title from the 1983 Tom Cruise movie "All the Right Moves" which incidently was filmed in my hometown when I was a senior in H.S. I was actually an extra in the movie.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 11, 2007 12:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Must she always have the obligatory shot at Roy

in her articles:

And while I try to decide if Romo needs to lecture Roy Willy on this self-evaluation idea

While I have not been too pleased with his play recently, it gets kind of old.

Also what I found interesting is that she says the coaches have been raving about Burnett's off season. I have a feeling that if both Bobby C and Burnett are fully ready to take the starters position WP will go with them. Bradie James and Akin Ayodele are still really good players, but WP perfers the speedier LBs and they fit his system better.

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not happening Burt

there's no way Burnett or Carpenter beats out Ayodele or James. Those two would have to get seriously injured for either Burnett or Carp to smell a starting job.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 11, 2007 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well Burnett was already disgruntled earlier this

offseason, if he does well in TC and doesn't get the starters position I can forsee problems ensuing.

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, those are his problems

he's under contract just like Ellis for a few more years so he either plays where he's told or he can retire and wait out the remainder of his contract. He's like Ellis, he has no leverage.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 11, 2007 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pictures of Cheerleaders.

Nt.

Hogs Haven

by Skin Patrol on Jun 11, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey Burt

Looks like Calvin Watkins from the DMN thinks JJ will hold off your man MB3 in camp. He did a Q & A on his mini camp observations.

Mlooking4M: What do you think about the running back situation for next season? If Julius Jones doesn't step up this year, what are their options in the backfield?
Calvin Watkins: Julius Jones is in a contract year, so I expect big things from him. During workouts, he looked faster and stronger and was running with a purpose. I didn't get that feeling last season. If Jones struggles, Marion Barber can take over and if Tyson Thompson can run with some aggression, the team should be OK.

Jason L: Do you think the RB rotation will stay the same as it was last season? Will Jones stay the starter, but Barber continue to be the third-down back, goal-line runner and designated closer?
Calvin Watkins: Yes, expect Jones to remain the starter and see Barber get some action as well. However, I did see the team throw to Jones out of the backfield a lot during practices.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 11, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I trust Watkins foresight about as far as I can

throw him, but if JuJo has a big year I'll happily eat my words.

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That will be delicious!

MB3 will be a backup anywhere he goes. JJ will be the Dallas starter not only this year but in future years providing he does not command too much money. I only hope we don't have a picnic together! (meaning neither does well).

by lee3022 on Jun 11, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ju Ju

won't even be here next year - he wants a big payday and Jerry wants D MaFadden here

by Arkcowboys on Jun 11, 2007 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and without pads on it is hard to judge rb's

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Johnson

Write an article on how we should trade Brad Johnson for Dante Culpeper. From what I have been reading Brad has the ole noodle arm. Dante may not be that good, but I bet he can throw it further than 15 yards.

Redskin & Eagles fans are like slinkies........not much good for anything but they still put a smile on your face when you push them down a flight of stairs

by jbratch on Jun 11, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You'll like this Terry

http://www.bnbathletics.com/cowboysv...
(right click and save target as)
props to tek2000

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

nice find Burt

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 12, 2007 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The kickers in DETAIL

Just kidding...

These are some good suggestions. I'd like to maybe see a detailed preview/analysis of the Garrett offense and Phillips defense.

by dunkman on Jun 11, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Solving the TE riddle?

The Cowboys have a Pro Bowl TE in Jason Witten. They have a 2nd round pick TE in Anthony Fasano. They have holdover TEs Andy Thorn and Tony Curtis And they have new TEs Adam Bergen and Rodney Hannah. (Matt Mosley said Landon Trusty worked out for the Cowboys on Friday but he is not yet listed on the roster). So at least 6 TEs. Will they all go to camp? With three veterans on the roster will we have to cut one or carry four? With 83 roster spots at training camp (80 + NFL Europa players allocated I think) will we carry all six (or 7 if we have Trusty) to camp? Does that mean we intend to play more 2 TE formations this year? Who can block and play special teams? I think we did lose 2 TEs last year in camp/pre-season so maybe that is why we are loaded. Hard to think of losing Fasano after only one year but I think Rodney Hannah might be good competition for him this year, at least by the end of the year. Anything anyone cares to add is appreciated. It is puzzling that they even got Trusty in to work out with all the others. What say you?

by lee3022 on Jun 11, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rodney Hannah is a project with a high ceiling

But he won't compete with Fasano this year. Fasano is a good receiving TE, the problem was from what I saw was that his blocking was sub par. I would think with an off season of weight training and a year under his belt his blocking should improve.

Burt-D

by Burt D on Jun 11, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs