Adam "insert nickname here" Jones gets reps with first team

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jun 18, 2008 2:02 PM CDT in News

Nick Eatman drops the news that leads to all kinds of speculation. I stated that I thought by early in the season we could have a new starting cornerback. But it might be happening quicker than that. Of course, it’s just practice and teams try all kinds of things in OTA’s and camps, but it’s interesting nonetheless.

In more than one drill, both individual and team, the Cowboys worked cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones in at first-team right cornerback, replacing veteran Anthony Henry at times.

I think there is some significance to this. You don’t just start moving around guys on the depth-chart for no reason at all. Even Anthony Henry reads some significance into it.

"I've been playing in this league for eight years. I'm not blind to it," Henry said of Jones replacing him at practice. "I knew what time it was when the transaction happened at the draft. I already knew what time it was. It's just a matter of when. And maybe when is now."

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Meanwhile, all reports are that TE Martellus Bennett has been struggling with learning the Cowboys playbook and the NFL game in general.

"College football is a whole lot easier," Bennett said. "Less thinking, less knowledge of the game - you just really just go out there and play every weekend. Now, you've got to go out there and read everything. Man, this is like college times 20."

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ADAM Jones, not Pacman

I also think that Jones has a chance of starting over Henry. He is a lot more athletic and faster than Henry. Teams do experiment with things in minicamp but this seems serious. As for Bennett, that is not a good sign. You don’t have to be the most talented or athletic on the field, but everyone MUST know what they are supposed to be doing. Football is 80% mental.

by ctrain7379 on Jun 18, 2008 2:07 PM CDT 0 recs

You're pretty serious about the nickname thing, huh?

by Dave Halprin (Grizz) on Jun 18, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up 0 recs

I was thinking Adam Jones would stick here too, but Adam himself prefers "Pacman"....so i'm not opposed to calling him that...

I wish he would start “fresh” and use his legally given name , Adam, ....but that doesn’t seem to be the case here.,..,,,,,PACMAN….wooooohooooooo…..starting DAY 1…...this D is going to do some serious damage…

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

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by BoyzRback on Jun 18, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up 0 recs

im calling him ADAM because he is "changing" it

he is expected to to announce that he no longer wants to go by pacman and become adam. no more pacman…(sigh) it was a sweet nickname

by ctrain7379 on Jun 18, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up 0 recs

Moving to Quickly

It is indeed a very significant development that Pacman is taking reps with the first team. And in my opinion, it is not a good development at this point of the off-season.

If the decision on who to start at right cornerback is based solely on talent, it was a done deal on the day Pacman was traded here. The talent level is not even close between Pacman and Henry. And that’s not a big knock on Henry….Pacman is in Newman’s league from a talent and ability standpoint. However, the Cowboys are falling into the trap of counting too much on Pacman before he has proven that he has turned his life around even before he has been reinstated to play.

Pacman should not even sniff the staring lineup until well into training camp, and then only sparingly until he is reinstated. The team should operate for now under the assumption that it is unlikely Pacman will play in 2008. Then as training camp progresses and all signs are still positive, they can move forward under the assumption that there is a 50/50 chance he will play. Even during the season, the Cowboys must continually plan for the contingency that Pacman will be suspended.

by Cowboy Louie on Jun 18, 2008 2:34 PM CDT 0 recs

It sounded like the coaches are just experimenting

Just getting a feel of how Pacman looks with the first team. They probably will look at Jenkins too. I wouldn’t read anything into it. Like you said, it’s not even TC yet. Now if he ends up taking the majority of snaps at TC as the #2 CB, then I would agree with you.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Jun 18, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

Reps

I think the Reps are important, especially since they like to move Newman to the nickel CB. Adam will be starting outside when come out in the Nickel packages to start the game.

Bennett comments are a litle disappointing, but we know all the NFL is another level.

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on Jun 18, 2008 4:27 PM CDT 0 recs

i agree....It's all about the reps at this point...Pac has alot of catching up to do ...

I’d rather see him going against our #1 Offense…if it means more reps with the 1st team D…so be it….

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Jun 18, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up 0 recs

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Martellus Bennett

is an idiot. I’m still not happy about the pick, he will prove to be as worthless in Dallas as he was at A&M. The guy has BUST written all over him.

If he’s just now learning that there is more to football than just showing up and playing it really says a lot about him and his dedication to the game.

by groves on Jun 18, 2008 4:40 PM CDT 0 recs

I hope your Wrong.

Man, I really hope we didn’t waste a 2nd round pick on a guy who can’t learn an NFL playbook, especially if the G-Men strike gold With Manningham.

Still to early to second guess, but I sure hope he can work it out.

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on Jun 18, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

I also hope you are wrong.

I’ve got Bennett picked as my pet cat. I’m hoping he makes the team, and isn’t cut after camp.

How Bout Them Cowboys!

by sprprsnmn on Jun 18, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up 0 recs

yeah

when he was drafted i was pretty high on his potential because of his size and athleticism, but he needs the smarts to match or the physical aspects will only get him so far. hopefully once he gets past the steep learning curve he can pick it up quickly enough.

by scottmaui on Jun 18, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up 0 recs

Bennett will make the team, don't even worry about that

You don’t cut a 2nd round pick because he’s slow to pick up on the play book. The worst case scenario is he ends up as the #3 TE behind Witten and Curtis.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Jun 18, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up 0 recs

which may be likely anyway

my bet is we intially see tellus mostly situationally in 2- or 3-TE red zone packages.

by scottmaui on Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

I hope he can do more by mid-season

But I agree, it sounds like he’s going to have a a lot of ground to make up to move past Curtis on the depth chart.

T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003

by APerfectStar on Jun 18, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up 0 recs

T. Curtis

Has a ton of potential, I wouldn’t be upset to see him on the field. We know he can catch TD’s.

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on Jun 18, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

100% Agreed

Tony Curtis flashed TONS of potential last year. Every time he was on the field he made a play. Remember the Bills game? Who got that onside kick? Curtis. I think that Bennett is our guaranteed 3rd tight end.

by ctrain7379 on Jun 19, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up 0 recs

Did you watch A&M

Coach Fran is the idiot. Martellus was never utilized in the offense. Lets give a rookie a little longer than OTAs before you call him a bust.

Joe Morgan: (On Jay Bruce) I think he will. He brings energy to the team, and besides that, he is a pretty good hitter.
Ken Tremendous: I like that the #1 reason he will help his team is: "energy," and the distant #2 reason is: "ability to hit baseballs."

by TheBZA on Jun 19, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up 0 recs

yes

the guy dropped key passes and lacked concentration throughout college. Something that someone that is dedicated to getting it done in practice and in the film room doesn’t do. Guy has all the talent in the world, and Fran was/is an idiot, but Fran wasn’t the one with brick hands.

by groves on Jun 19, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up 0 recs

I didn't

I am west coast guy, so I didn’t have oppurtunity to see too many A&M games, except when they played my alma mater Fresno State. I remember him having a decent game, but he didn’t stand out. So I will have to take your guys word for his talent, but it is a little distrubing that they are making a point to mention his struggles in pratice. At the same time, I didn’t expect him to make an impact this year anything he gives us is gravy in my opionon.

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on Jun 19, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up 0 recs

I think what they drafted him for

was very good blocking skills and potential as a pass catcher. From what I’ve read, they’ve been on Bennett like white on rice fromo day one and I think that’s because they realize he needs more work on technique, and improved focus and attention to detail.

Fasano really did neither very well. He often whiffed on blocking assignments and he really couldn’t get the separation well enough in the passing game to make him a threat there. I think the Cowboys would be happy if Bennett could block well and catch at times this season. They have Curtis if they need more of a pure pass catching TE.

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by dunkman on Jun 21, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up 0 recs

no way adam is better than henry…..maybe in raw talent but ill take henry every day of the week…..

"I thought boy's too men was a delivery service". Michael Jackson....

by hashishkabob on Jun 18, 2008 4:43 PM CDT 0 recs

Doesn't have to better

They both will see a ton of action.

"Why everything that's supposed to be bad, Make me feel so good?"

by Wmillion on Jun 18, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up 0 recs

lol...what are you smoking ?? ...oh...i get it now...

i just realized your user name :-)~

A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.

by BoyzRback on Jun 18, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up 0 recs

your joking right?

Adam has more talent than Henry ever had. Henry has either, one foot out the door or is one step closer moving to safety. It’s only a matter of time.

Look up... get up...Don't ever, ever give up!!

by Boyzfan94 on Jun 19, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up 0 recs

Nick Name proposal...

How about “Fresh Prince of Dallas”?

by CDR on Jun 18, 2008 6:28 PM CDT 0 recs

i dont like grand theft auto

i kinda liked donkey kong cause it flowed kinda nice… but i figure i’ll jus call him adam G-T-A jones.. its got a ring to it… hopefully he’ll help bring one to dallas ;)

The last time the Gmen won the Superbowl.. Dallas won three of the next 5

by eMBe3 on Jun 18, 2008 7:57 PM CDT 0 recs