Dallas is preparing to start Miles Austin against Atlanta.
According to Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Austin practiced on Monday with the first team, displacing Patrick Crayton to the role of third receiver.Receivers coach Ray Sherman declined to confirm the obvious fact that Austin and Roy Williams are now the starting receivers.
"Right now, we are going through practice," Sherman said. "We have to make that decision when it comes."
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Interesting, because here’s what the DMN says:
Officially, nothing has changed on the Cowboys’ depth chart at wide receiver. However, according to multiple sources, Miles Austin worked with the first-team offense Monday.
Coach Wade Phillips said Austin would see more playing time as a result of his performance, but he would not say that Austin would replace Patrick Crayton.
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
by Grady90 on Oct 20, 2009 8:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It says the same things except that he’s starting, which is what the fanshot says.
2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5?
by Grady90 on Oct 20, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL Network just said Austin will start Week 7.
I don’t know why the coaches have to be all secretive about this, like it’s gonna hurt Crayton’s feelings or something. Poppin’ Miles in at #2 is best for everybody.
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles...
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe they want Atlanta to prepare for both
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but surely they saw what Miles did against the Chiefs.
Everybody did. He’s no longer a surprise.
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles...
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but there is a difference between him starting
and Crayton starting and where they will be lined up at. I don’t think teams ever want to broadcast to other teams things like this if they don’t have to.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wade already said earlier that Miles would be in for 50 plays.
So, even if he is not listed as a starter on the depth chart, he will play as much as a starter.
The Falcons may prepare for a ton of 3WR looks and watch Garrett come out with 2 and 3 TEs and sprinkle in Crickett.
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles...
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares who is named starter. Hopefully he will get
enough reps to have a positive impact. Not just his stats but creating room for RW and Witten.
I think Austin can produce a few big plays a game and we will see Witten, RWs and Romos number increase as well. We can use the space out there.
Dont worry about Crayton he still has a defined role.
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Oct 20, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats not Wade's call...
Jerry will make that call. Don’t forget who the real HC is.
by DIRE WOLF on Oct 20, 2009 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps they know that RW will not start
then all this secretiveness would make more sense
by One.Cool.Customer on Oct 20, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
about freaking time…
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by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its hard to ignore the 10-250-2
…and the fact that Wade said he’d play 50+ snaps.
by MicThaRock on Oct 20, 2009 8:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Sherman declined to confirm the obvious
Likely because Jerry hadn’t given the coaches the okay. Sorry guys, I just hate that man at this point and have no expectations for this team until he’s gone. I hope you can rub it in my face, I really do.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
by Lord Humungus on Oct 20, 2009 8:39 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
you have no evidence that this is Jerry's call
I think they are not officially announcing it because they don’t want Atlanta to know for sure. Gives them something more to prepare for.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Terry, Jerry can’t take his hands off this team. He makes all the flippin’ decisions.
All the national commentators say, “Jerry Jones will do anything it takes to win”, which is partially right. He’ll sign high-risk players and give out enormous salaries and bonuses. But the one thing he won’t do is sacrifice his ridiculous ego in the process. He’d rather go 8-8 with a paper coach than hand over the reigns to a real coach and step back.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
by Lord Humungus on Oct 20, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
personnel, not coaching decisions
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fan-Frickin'-Tastic
I’m a fan. But, this could go either way. Normally, you give a guy a shot like this you either get big numbers, or very small ones. I don’t expect a mediocre game from Miles. He either has a couple long TD’s, or he gets shut out. Let’s hope it’s the former rather than the latter.
JERRY: I worked a club in Dallas one time and they couldn't afford to pay me so they gave me these. Oh, I can't wear these! They look ridiculous!
KRAMER: Ah, you look like a cowboy! Huh?
JERRY: But I don't wanna be a cowboy!
by HEpennypacker on Oct 20, 2009 8:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bottom line is that he is better than Crayton, so it can't backfire regardless
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree..
But you gotta wonder what Crayton’s role now would be though…with Rossum taking over return duties…where is Crayton going to fit? For now i guess he is relegated to being on the bench.
by thejanusman on Oct 20, 2009 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, he will man the slot
where he can beat team’s nickel backs which he is capable of doing.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For now, but hopefully Crayton will continue to slide
down the depth chart…Ogletree needs to be the slot WR at some point….
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that won't happen this year
maybe in 2010..maybe.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh its going to happen...He won't hold Ogletree off next camp
I also think we are going to draft a WR…its time…Hey Galloway was just released..you think we should give him another chance…lol
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too cheap
If he’s been released, Dallas can’t send any high draft picks
by StillHateTheGiants on Oct 20, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is funny
but you clearly don’t give Crayton his due, he’s no all pro, but at this point, he’s a good, solid receiver.
Olgetree will need to improve to beat him out next year. There is a difference between going against scrubs in pre season and a teams nickel back.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ogletree did do rather well against Nate Clements in preseason.
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right
He started and played well against starting caliber CB’s
by StillHateTheGiants on Oct 20, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Olgletree was that good
the coaches would find a way to play him, at this point he’s a promising rookie WR and nothing more.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with this regime
Tashard Choice didn’t see the field last year until they had to play him because of injuries.
by StillHateTheGiants on Oct 20, 2009 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
This is actually my biggest issue with this coaching staff. They don’t demonstrate the ability to evaluate our teams talent in practice or the pre-season. Last year they couldn’t see our lack of back up QB until he’s in the game, our Oline had injuries and they refused to play an unproven player. This year Austin. I’m sure there a lot more examples.
by staubachfan on Oct 20, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree we under utilized Felix Jones last year
and this year Miles is hardly on the field until Roy is hurt. Clearly Miles had more of everything than Crayton
by AustonianAggie on Oct 20, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felix got hurt in week 6 and was placed on IR
so other than the Redskin game, it’s hard to critcize the coaches for not getting him more touches.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They Just Don't Know What They Have
until they play someone. I think that a coaching staff should be able to do a better job of understanding the talent level of your own team.
by staubachfan on Oct 20, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem is unlike other teams..coaches will demote players
whether they are veterans or not for less experienced players that are more productive or show more potential. This coaching staff waits until it’s too late to give players like Ogletree a chance…
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
If the guys is on the 53, and he offers something different to the position, let him get in series or three.
Hurd is integral to the special teams’ units, but I’m sure the coaches can find another position to go short on for the active 45.
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ogletree has shown enough now to push Crayton out...
Next year he is going to blow Crayton away, if he is on the roster by then..
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm enthusiastic about Olgetree...but seriously, what has he done?
Crayton is a very good #3, which would be his natural position…I don’t see much pressure from Ogletree at the moment.
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're right, there is none at all
The coaches see Olgetree in practice everyday, if he showed them more than Hurd and Crayton, he’d be playing.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 21, 2009 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what I disagree with
I don’t think the coaches have shown a great history of evaluating practice or they just don’t trust what they see in practice until a player does it in a game.
by staubachfan on Oct 21, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think anyone can make that statement without seeing all the practices.
The coaches are being paid to make those evaluations…if they fail, we get new coaches…which will likely happen this off season unless there is a Superbowl berth.
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 21, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
We have to many players that have proven themselves on gameday that sat the bench. Also, last year we did not have a quality back up QB and they had opportunities to fix that as far back as training camp.
by staubachfan on Oct 21, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, just like your boy Carp would be starting by now
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 21, 2009 7:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I"m more in the tank for Ogletree than anyone
But why would you root for Crayton to play his way out of his position? That means he sucks and that means he hurts the team.
by StillHateTheGiants on Oct 20, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does suck..hate to break it to you....
We can pick up a WR on the street and get more production at this point
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If such a person were on the street, I think a lot of teams would pick him up...the Boys don't have
an elite receiving core, but there many more teams with worse cores…
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next year Ogletree will make his move for the #3
I dont expect Crayton to be on the team and its real possible we may draft a WR
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you've been saying that for the past two years
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 21, 2009 7:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is simply a false statement
There would be a lot of teams interested in Crayton as a starter if he ever hit the open market.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 21, 2009 7:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless he forgets his routes again
and gives up easy interceptions. Then again, Crayton’s hands turned to butter in KC. Austin has way more upside.
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by Lord Humungus on Oct 20, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eddie Royal seems really underutilized in Denver this year......
He can’t be happy with 148 receiving yards all season! Would be nice to make a trade to get him over to Dallas.
by hakrjak on Oct 20, 2009 10:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
after
last night, no way that happens.
by what_the_crap on Oct 20, 2009 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I dropped Royal to pick up Crabtree. Could have used him last night!
by Damnsammit on Oct 20, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great move and the obvious one...
crayton should have been in the slot from the start..I would still rotate roy into the slot in certain situations because thats where he does the most damage as well
by scandrick32 on Oct 20, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't matter until Romo proves he can throw the slant.
When they have linebackers covering the slot, you know the defense doesn’t think much about it.
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by GunsUp on Oct 20, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has thrown the slant multiple times this season on the money
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he has failed to do so multiple times to cost us games.
by Joon on Oct 20, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with that statement
He’s misfired on some, but none that cost us games
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terry, I know you have a serious "bromance" going with Romo...
but C’mon, Tony’s accuracy hasn’t not been sharp this year, so far…will he get it together? Yes, I think Romo still has “It”, but something is definitely up with his timing…
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed..........
How can anyone say that Romo didn’t cost us the Giants or Broncos game? His mis-fires definitely cost us the Giants game.
by texstar on Oct 20, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes and no...Romo definitely dug a hole for this team with the Giants game. He wasn't sharp during
the Denver game, but I wouldn’t say he played badly. As Aikman has said many times, Tony almost always puts us in a position to win games in the end. He’s one of the best 4th quarter QB’s in the league as demonstrated by One.Cool.Customer in fan post. We were in a position to win both these games, but our defense keeps letting us down. Think about it, in the last 2 1/2 years, how many time has Romo bailed out our defense?
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree......
If he had been sharp earlier in the game, then we wouldn’t have been in the position that we were in at the end of the game-playing catch-up. By no means, am I putting all the blame on Romo, but you have to admit that he has not been very accurate with his throws. What is so strange about Romo and our offense is that we seem to go to sleep when we get a lead. Only when we get behind, we seem to kick it up a notch. According to Rich Gannon on Sirius, (which I think he’s more qualified than you or me) Romo has sloppy footwork and he doesn’t have his hips turned correctly. This leads to some of the high throws. That makes a lot of sense to me. I have been saying for weeks, that maybe Garrett needs to run a two minute offense in the beginning of the game to calm Romo down and get him into a rhythm. Also, I think that Palmer was a much better QB coach for Romo than Wade Wilson. BTW, guess who Palmer coaches now? None other than Eli Manning. It makes sense to me.
by texstar on Oct 20, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By no means, am I putting all the blame on Romo
Then I agree…your original post only singled Romo as the culprit, which I could not agree with… I’m not going to defend Romo’s past few games, because he’s been uncharacteristically sloppy this early in the season. But as I noted earlier, something is wrong with Romo…I know he didn’t forget how to play and he’s been at Valley Ranch working on his game as much if not more than anyone else…something is up.
I haven’t been one of those guys harping about the coaching on this team, but as the season is unfolding my doubts are creeping in…
But the other point I made still stands…I fault our defense primarily for our losses this season…
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed......
one thing that has changed for Romo is he is hanging on to the ball a lot longer than he used to which leads to turnovers/sacks etc. I watched Drew Brees last Sunday against the Giants. He wasn’t sacked once because he got rid of the ball quickly (according to Aikman he has one of the quickest releases in the NFL) and he moved around to avoid the rush. These are both things that Romo used to do but for some odd reason, he doesn’t do anymore. I’m beginning to wonder if it’s the coaching.
by texstar on Oct 21, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Romo and Austin certainly showed chemistry on slants against KC.
If anything, Romo throws better slants than outs.
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a fan of Romo
but his accuracy is not on par with “great” QBs. Garrett calls plays around his inability to throw certain routes, the slant being the most obvious. Putting the ball high or behind the receiver is asking for broken ribs or a pick. I remember seeing Irvin sliding on the turf to catch Aikman’s passes, but the defender wasn’t able to get them. I think Romo needs to think more about using his footwork to find the passing lane through, and not over, his big line. Maybe he wouldn’t need to throw it high if he found the lane. Also explains why he is better on the rollout.
by Silverblue on Oct 20, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They shouldve been using Austin as the #2 since training camp
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 10:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic-Redskins
Thomas George, of NFLFanHouse.com, reports the Washington Redskins recently tried to hire Mike Shanahan to replace head coach Jim Zorn and Shanahan declined, according to sources. The sources would not rule out the possibility that Shanahan would reconsider in the offseason. "Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,’’ a Redskins management source said.
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 10:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don,t blame him...
the Redskins are a trainwreck. He can do better than them.
by DIRE WOLF on Oct 20, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Shanahan is completely right
changing HC mid season is just flat out dumb.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in every situation
If you are writing off the season, you can make a case to make a coaching change.
by StillHateTheGiants on Oct 20, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crayton is best as a slot receiver anyway
The only reason he didn’t start the season there was because Austin had a crappy preseason.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
by Lord Humungus on Oct 20, 2009 11:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This would so suck if this happens
The release of Tully Banta-Cain, Joey Galloway, Eric Alexander, and Michael Matthews opens up $2.87 million in nonprorated 2009 salary cap space, which in theory allows the Patriots to absorb a player with a full-season base salary of $2.85 million. (Because all players were signed through 2009 only, there’s no cap acceleration arising from cutting them.)
Some are speculating that the Patriots are making a play for Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman.
Coincidentally, his full-season base salary for 2009 is $2.972 million.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/20/patriots-moves-spark-speculation/
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 11:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why would it suck?
Merriman is overrated, Pats can have him.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He definitely did not look good last night...
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Oct 20, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he hasn't ever since he got off roids
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Oct 20, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Merriman is waiting for a pay day and doesn't want to get hurt...when he does he will be the same player
He knows SD is a sinking ship and the last thing he wants to do is get hurt….If he is healthy when he becomes a FA that means he will get a fat pay day. If he is a hurt FA he doesn’t get nearly as much…he isn’t stupid.
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ridiculous statement
Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.
by sublimezg on Oct 20, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty logical and it was brought up today on Sirus Radio...
Think about it for a second? You are not going to get paid if you suffer from a serious injury prior to FA. Thats just the way it is. Is he holding back? maybe, maybe not, but it happens more than you think.
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...the premise of a guy playing "badly" in hopes of a big contract defies logic...
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just part of the business....
Its all about the money for most of these players….Greg Ellis going to Oakland says is all..
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by Boyzfan94 on Oct 20, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't disagree with it all being about the Benjamins, but it still doesn't make sense for a player to
tank the season because of contract concerns. Take a step back and play GM…would you give a big contract to said player?
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of us wouldn't but
it only takes one idiot GM or owner – and you can usually find one.
by I_miss_Switzer on Oct 20, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the idea that half assing it wouldn't lead to injury is a joke
this is football, not tiddly winks
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by ab03 on Oct 20, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denver's LT is no joke.
Hard to do much against him—no matter how good a pass rusher you are.
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles...
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denver is a well coached team. Period.
by CaliFanInTx on Oct 20, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clady's been awesome through both coaching regimes.
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles...
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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 20, 2009 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Nolan.......
is an awesome Defensive Coach. Truth be told, Rex Ryan learned a lot from him on the Ravens. Everyone wants to give all the credit to Rex Ryan for the awesome Ravens defenses but if I’m correct, I believe Nolan was the originator of the Ravens defense. When he left for San Francisco, Ryan took over. Nolan comes from a good coaching family. I give about 90% of Denver’s success to Nolan’s defense-not McDaniels offense. Just my 2 cents worth.
by texstar on Oct 21, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your showing your age tex Dick is his daddy...
he played with and coached for Landry
by DIRE WOLF on Oct 21, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I realized that last night.
I meant Mike Nolan. Freudian slip.haha
by texstar on Oct 21, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, it's the Bengals Head Coach that started
the trend of great Baltimore Defenses
by AustonianAggie on Oct 21, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, you guys are getting me today.......
I can’t get away with anything. All I was trying to say was that Mike Nolan is a very good defensive coach. I think a lot of the credit should go to him for Denver’s success. Everyone wants to annoint McDaniels but my belief is Mike Nolan has helped this team tremendously. Without him, I don’t think that Denver would be all that good.
by texstar on Oct 21, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austonian Aggie......
I was teasing btw.
by texstar on Oct 21, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crayton v. Williams
If they were being paid the same, any chance that Crayton and Austin would be the starters?
by I_miss_Switzer on Oct 20, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No Way
RW is a much better WR, he has great hands, uses his body better, and blocks better then any receiver in the league downfield.
by staubachfan on Oct 20, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
better blocker yes
but the other stuff doesn’t seem to equal any extra production.
by I_miss_Switzer on Oct 20, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin will create more room for RW than Crayton.
RW is the deep threat. He is faster than he gets credit for but I would like him more in an Irvin type role opposite of Harper. Still going deep alot but more underneath stuff to set up his deep routes.
KICK ASS every day!!!
by squidlo97 on Oct 20, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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