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The first day of the 2008 training camp has come a gone and boy was it a doozy. While by all accounts the practice itself was a bit boring there was a ton of stuff going on off the field. It will be nice to see that now that we have some kind of resolution regarding Terry Glenn and all of the draft picks are signed we can really start focusing on the play on the field.

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Here are some quick links to stories from the world wide web:

The release of Terry Glenn hinged on doctors saying his knee could go anytime.

Jim Reeves says that the Cowboys failing to draft a receiver now has them in desperate times to land a true #2 threat. I don't think the Cowboys ever really put all their hopes and dreams in Terry Glenn, but I never saw the perfect oppurtunity to bring in another receiver. It typically takes a few years for a receiver to adjust to playing in the NFL and reaching for one in the draft would have been a mistake. The Cowboys may still make a play for a trade, but it all depends on the asking price.

According to Matt Mosely the Cowboys waited too long on making a decision on Glenn and it all ended in embarrassing fashion.

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Here's the DMN generic story about Felix Jones and Mike Jenkins signing.

That same article also has some quotes from Greg Ellis and his playing time.

"Everything is fine," Ellis said. "You never know until you get to the season, but we're fine. There's no problems.

"Wade has a plan, and what he told me, that's what we're going to do."

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DC.com has an article up about the young receivers relishing their opportunity to make an impression now that Glenn is gone.

Mac Engel also has 5 things to say about Isaiah Stanback.

Adam Jones is happy to be back in a "real" practice.

The fans are enjoying the spectacle of the Cowboys training camp.

Todd Archer has his thoughts up about the first day of camp.

And finally, Alex Marvez of Foxsports.com writes about how America's Team has become Hollywood's Team. It's a pretty good read so check it out.

 

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the DC.com article indicated that Glenn was out of shape and that played a bigger role in waiving him.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 26, 2008 10:47 AM CDT reply reply   0 recs

I think that Mosely

wrote a pretty bad piece on the release of TG. He really painted JJ as the bad guy when I think he has shown incredible patience throughout this whole process. Mosely claims that TG did sign the waiver at the last minute and then “Jones reneged on the deal”. Has this been proven yet? I still don’t know if TG did sign the waiver but the bottom line is, going into the season with a #2 reciever whose knee can give way at any moment is worse than where the cowboys are today so I give props to Jerry for making the right decision.

by Billito on Jul 26, 2008 11:23 AM CDT reply reply   0 recs

Number two receiver is a worry for me with this team

Why this organization didn’t address ths issue in the last two years is beyond me. This offense would be scary if we had a legitimate number two on the opposite side.

by Deke on Jul 26, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply reply   0 recs

we do…. miles austin just watch

What the French?! Toast!

by thebigham on Jul 26, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

More accurately

we haven’t seen it. But these guys are young, so they may be good. We might not find out if TO and Witten stay healthy, because between those two and Crayton, they set franchise records last year for offense. Not that I wouldn’t love to see Boldin opposite TO. Who wouldn’t? But I think Hurd and maybe Miles could be better contributors this season.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 26, 2008 12:55 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

+1

I’m with Bigham we have the person.. I personally think the forgotten man Sam Hurd is capable, his tools remind me of TJ hous. good routes, good size frame, and the ability to use his body.. TJ is a 1/2 and lacks the overall top end speed.

"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"

by Wmillion on Jul 26, 2008 6:34 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

And

it took TJ a while to become the receiver he is today. I tend to agree.

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 27, 2008 8:11 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

+1

Hurd is solid, smart, and reliable at the very least. Great UFA pick up.

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

by APerfectStar on Jul 27, 2008 5:12 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Stanback

I think Stanback will be the best of the group when all is said and done. However I dont think he will be quite that ready this year. I do think that he will make enough plays in 08 to position him for a chance to start in 09.

by GloryDayz88 on Jul 26, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs

I said he'll make plays

I wish he would step all the way up and be the 2 but I dont see it right now.

by GloryDayz88 on Jul 26, 2008 3:25 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

One more season for Stanback

Then hopefully we’ll see an emerging star WR.

I’m still looking forward to see him turn it up this season. Our own Hines Ward would be awesome.

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

by APerfectStar on Jul 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

But

he needs to get himself onto the field or his progress will be limited…

Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.

by dunkman on Jul 27, 2008 8:12 AM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

True

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

by APerfectStar on Jul 27, 2008 5:13 PM CDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

finally over

i really dont see what the big deal was, if his knee was ok, he”d be playn. all that money talk, pointless if you cant pass a physical. we need to get the young WRs ready, but if there not ready yet, i would”nt be surprised about anything(trade wise), trust this Owner Jerry will do whatever it takes to put this team in the best position to win.

by bleedn blu on Jul 26, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply reply   0 recs


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