The Valley Ranch Review: Two Former Cowboys Move On; Team Settles on New Practice Site
by Aaron Novinger on May 7, 2009 10:40 PM CDT
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Former Dallas DT Leon Lett will be graduating from UNLV on Saturday.
Lett came to Las Vegas last year to visit his former Cowboys position coach, Andre Patterson, who had recently joined the staff at UNLV. Lett needed three semesters to complete his course work, which included independent study.
Roy Williams finalized his deal with Cincinnati today. It sounds like former Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is excited to work again with the safety.
"Roy had his best years when we were together in Dallas and I think we can take advantage of all his strengths in our (4-3) scheme," Zimmer said. "Roy is a big hitter, a very tough player who lends a physical presence to a defense, and he makes plays. He has also been very durable, with just the one injury that cost him last year, and that was a broken bone that's healed now."
The resourceful Todd Archer found a Behm family blog with updates on the scouting assistant's recovery. Direct link to the blog: here.
The DMN's draft review series features OLB Victor Butler. Check out the highlights of him sacking rookie free agent QB Rudy Carpenter.
Cowboys assistant trainer Greg Gaither was released from the hospital on Wednesday. Gaither suffered a broken leg in last Saturday's facility collapse.
The Cowboys will now hold practice at Tommy Standridge Stadium in nearby Carrollton. Here's what the practice schedule looks like so far:
Regular Tuesday and Thursday throwing sessions for the skill positions are a part of the team's 10-week off-season program. The Cowboys also have three-day Organized Team Activities planned for four consecutive weeks in late May and early June, and a mini-camp for veterans and rookies June 16-18. Training camp will begin at the end of July inside San Antonio's Alamodome, but work on the Valley Ranch practice fields may not be finished when the team returns.
According to his agent, Brett Favre is retiring--again.
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that strip on the Oregon QB that was returned for a TD…getting excited about this guy…
by Thehomerpimpson on May 8, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations to Leon Lett. He was a force. Now he has a diploma. I'm proud of you Leon.
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by CowboyMan on May 7, 2009 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that RW is back with Zimmer, maybe he can return to his old hard hitting ways.
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by CowboyMan on May 7, 2009 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it.....
If anyone heard his comments on Sirus Radio today he bashed the organization. He said the last two years the cowboys didn’t play to his strengths, but that to the other players on the field with him. Hmmmmm…Well that explains why he couldn’t tackle or cover worth a lick right……lol. excuses…excuses…Marvin Lewis also commented. The way he sounded you would’ve thought he was the best thing since sliced bread. Let’s see how wonderful of a safety they think he is after the first time he gets smoked by a TE or WR….. He signed a 5 year deal apparently……suckers!..
by Boyzfan94 on May 8, 2009 1:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was a one year deal
But not certain.
I will still be rooting for him, and if any coach can get him back to his old form, it will be Zimmer.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on May 8, 2009 1:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One year deal
Incentive laden.
I don’t think it’s a scheme thing. Roy has lost a couple steps, and his athletic ability can no longer compensate for poor ability to read a play.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on May 8, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes...
Sirus Radio made mistake. It was a one year deal..
“I’m going to be more involved in the defense here, from my understanding,” Williams said. “The last couple of years, I wasn’t utilized to the best of my abilities. We played to everyone else’s abilities, which is a great thing for the team and I’m a team player. Whatever I’m told to do, I’ll do.”
http://cbs11tv.com/local/Roy.Williams.Safety.2.1004451.html
Yeah right..good luck…
by Boyzfan94 on May 8, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
“I wasn’t utilized to the best of my abilities”
seriously? Cause they asked you to do pass coverage, and you couldn’t handle it? If the Boys wanted to play to the best of your abilities, you’d be a LB, cause you can’t cover anyone.
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by what_the_crap on May 8, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what abilities would that be?
sure aint pass coverage; it sure ain’t blitzing; and it sure ain’t making tackles for a loss. You mean just hang around in the box and provide run support? If we wanted an undersized linebacker we would have just kept Zach Thomas.
by quincyyyyy on May 8, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rest of the NFL wasn't exactly beating a path to his door...
Tape doesn’t lie. If you struggle in coverage, how can you expect to excel at safety? He should be glad the team gave him as many opportunities as it did. He should be smart and keep his mouth shut. I’ve got a ton of respect for the guy as a person. He’s a class act. I don’t want to see him tarnish that legacy as well…
by Boundforbeach on May 8, 2009 6:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Behm blog
it is great to read the latest Rich Behm update. Knowing that someone has to face permanent paralysis from the waste down from this accident is truly tragic, and his life will never be the same. At the same time, reading about his rehab starting already reminds us that many people lead fully productive lives as paraplegics. One’s attitude is so important, so to read that he’s making fast progress and has much support and such a positive outlook is heartening. May his recovery and rehab be swift and may this challenge only make him stronger.
by scottmaui on May 8, 2009 5:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our number two TE is an interesting cat
http://cowboysinsiderblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/05/i-found-them.html
Martellus’ Bennett’s latest blog entry. Good Lord.
He does mention running a vertical route to win the Super Bowl, so at least part of his mind is on football.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on May 8, 2009 8:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Roy's contract that embrassingly low?
I can’t find anywhere how much it’s worth.
by ym on May 8, 2009 9:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't sound like Zimmer is excited
Sounds like he is throwing Roy a bone. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Bungals cut him. How embarrassing would that be.
by quincyyyyy on May 8, 2009 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zimmer did...
Although, Roys agent said there were other teams offering more money……sure..lol. I agree, It would’nt surprise me if he was cut in training camp.
by Boyzfan94 on May 8, 2009 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This draft in ways reminds me of Baltimore's player acquisition
the way they get good, aggressive football players with great athleticism and stick them on special teams for them to develop. Adalius Thomas spent 5 years as a OLB back up and ST ace before he got his shot.
Jason Williams doesn’t seem likely to make the field as an ILB this year to me but I’m looking forward to his big hits on special teams this year. He’ll make up for the big hits we’ve been missing the last couple of years
by AustonianAggie on May 8, 2009 10:19 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Steelers have drafted that way for years as well.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 9, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
check out Marty B's hops in this pic
this is something the cowboys should take advantage of, his hands are over 10 feet in the air
here
by AustonianAggie on May 8, 2009 10:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently dinosaurs still exist..
I especially laughed when he said he stiff armed a Brachiosaurous.
"If your good at something never do it for free." - The Joker
by houseofprime on May 8, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his writing really is fun to read
so imaginative with total fantasy mixed in with pop culture and the mundane plus football, it kind of leads you along into his world and very funny, great stuff.
by scottmaui on May 11, 2009 3:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RW has the same hops as well
there is no reason why Romo shouldn’t have an automatic TD pass inside the 10 yd line. Hopefully Garrett utilizes these guys down inside the red zone.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 9, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is no LB, S or CB who could beat that I don't think
might not get quite that high with pads on lol, but still
by scottmaui on May 11, 2009 3:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bengals fan here
Theres a chance Roy will get cut durring trainning camp. Hes not comming in as a starter, so if he dosnt excel on special teams than he will have an uphill battle. It was a 1year just over $1 million deal with tons of incentives
by firstPick on May 8, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Until last year Roy was sparsely used on ST, he saw more action in ST last year because he was
not being utilized as a 3-down safety; he usually came out everytime we were in a passing situation.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on May 9, 2009 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But at the same time there is a theory here in our fanbase that feel that the extension given to Roy
is what hurt his game, maybe an incentive laden contract will reignite his hard hitting nature that was absent the last couple of years.
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on May 9, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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