Week 3 of OTAs is a Wrap!

by Aaron Novinger on Jun 4, 2009 2:57 PM CDT Comment 91 comments

The Cowboys finished up their organized team activities for the week, today. Hopefully, next week won't have as many absences. Here is today's list courtesy of the DMNblog:

K Nick Folk, WR Travis Wilson, WR Sam Hurd, WR Miles Austin, S Courtney Brown, CB Mike Mickens, FB Deon Anderson, CB Terence Newman, TE Rodney Hannah, LB Justin Rogers, LB Stephen Hodge, LB Bradie James, LB Victor Butler,G Kyle Kosier, OT Michael Turkovich, WR Isaiah Stanback, DT Tim Anderson, and DE Jason Hatcher

(Bradie James is on his honeymoon! Congrats.)

Josh Ellis and Tim McMahon's observations included some intriguing stuff. Who would've thought the day the media had access to practice that the Cowboys would run the ~~WildCat~~ Razorback?

- The "Razorback"-- as Ellis said Wade Phillips called it--featured Patrick Crayton at QB, with Felix Jones in motion and Tony Romo as a split end. Sweet!

- Both Ellis and McMahon said Felix practiced as a punt returner; both also said he looked rather inexperienced doing so.

- SS Gerald Sensabaugh, again, looked to be impressive in coverage drills.

- Ellis noted that the return of WR Mike Jefferson was not only highlighted by his "rocked-up" upper torso, but also that he saw time with the 1st-team offense in multiple WR sets. Jefferson wore #81.

- Rookie TE John Phillips looks more comfortable in the H-back position, than 2nd-year pro Martellus Bennett.

- LBs coach Reggie Herring praised rookie ILB Jason Williams for his coverage skills.

- CB Terence Newman sat out with a minor quad injury.

- Both McMahon and Ellis wrote that although Romo looked inconsistent early, he heated up. McMahon said that Romo and Witten finally "clicked" later on after the QB missed his wide-open TE several times early.

- Rookie QB Stephen McGee got some more action than previously seen in other media-friendly practices. McGee impressed with his ability to avoid the rush and his accuracy on short passes (under 15 yards).

- Bobby Carpenter split time with Jason Williams in sub packages while Bradie James was out.

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I'm not worried but I am annoyed

with how on every OTA report that start off by saying Romo wasn’t at his best… Pick it up ROMO!!

"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards

by nicholas.rodriguez on Jun 4, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's OTAs for cryin' out loud

Take a chill pill and don’t start worrying about any player until training camp.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 4, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope the coaches don't have your attitude

"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach

by dave33 on Jun 4, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

obviously they do

If Wade is holding out players with very minor injuries. Face it, OTAs are really for rookies and new FAs to learn our system and learn new installments in the offense and defense.

It’s really not that important to the vets which is why they are non mandatory workouts.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 4, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sayin bench him...

I’m just saying so far he hasn’t had a great day and mostly its his accuracy that has been the issue

"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards

by nicholas.rodriguez on Jun 4, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have no problem if his accuracy isn't crisp

but if it’s because of focus or effort, bad on him

The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.
-Winston Churchill

by HudBaby on Jun 4, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and I'm saying it's nothing to be concerned about

until training camp.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 5, 2009 7:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same advice on players looking good, then.

by Baked Potato Soup on Jun 4, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Every year some fans get overly excited by some guy who’s “looking good” at OTA’s or early in camp.

“Mt. Stanley” or whatever nickname that guy had, some safeties and LB’s.

by Realist Larry on Jun 4, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BPS and Realist, I'm usually immersed in the optimist's camp, but here I agree...

1. You’ll hear glowing reports on players based on one or two plays. As in any sport, it’s not the occasional great play that gets you on the team, instead it’s the good / better plays – made consistently. These glowing reports often reflect a player having a good day … they need a good 12 weeks to make the team.

2. Terry, I disagree on the “don’t worry about Romo, it’s only OTAs” theory. I like to use the Michael Jordan example. He came to play – 100% – every day… so much so that teammates would get frustrated at his intensity in practice! I want / expect that level of dedication from my QB — there’s no time of the year for playing poorly. I usually defend Romo (and think the JesSimp thing is more media than reality) … but only because I hear he’s working hard…

3. Many of the no-shows don’t bother me – even Newman’s … but Austin and Hurd? These are the two biggest question marks going into the year. The guys we hope can steal some of Crayton’s time. They should be trying to have their A-game BEFORE TC starts. I hope Jefferson pushes this receiving corps, but not sure I want a journeyman taking a spot – it would speak more to what is missing.

Stanback, Hurd and Austin need to get back on the field ASAP and have a fire up their butts. It’s now or never; they’re getting handed a golden opportunity to succeed on the big stage – GET IT DONE!

Now back to my regularly scheduled optimism…

Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?

by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Points

I can go either way when it’s this early.

It’s hard to get worried in June, and hard to get excited if some rookie’s lighting it up too.

As training camp goes on, though, it starts to mean more.

I agree about those receivers being on the field, but I guess they don’t want a small njury to get worse……..

by Realist Larry on Jun 4, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Save it for camp!

Every year they get nicked up,let the new guys learn, get some reps gain some confidence. It worked last year with the DBs, Save it for when they really
need ‘em in December. Just like a set of tires, miles are miles,but if you don’t beat the hell out of them you can get more miles and less wear.

Besides if you look at the list I’m pretty sure the coaches are just getting more 1on1
with certain players or personel groups or 1st year Cowboys. Bennett+Witten more reps.,Rookie LB+DBs more reps.,Psquad guys Crosslin+Dixon more reps. Romo+Williams more reps

by psychodad on Jun 5, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Romo has looked like crap in every OTA Terry.....

They commented on DC.com that he looked like Quincy Carter the way the ball has come out if his hand….Even though it’s OTA’s you would expect him to be a little crisper after 3 OTA’s..

by Boyzfan94 on Jun 4, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The last OTA

They said the flutterball had went away although there were still a bit of inaccurate throws.

it was weird, I... I mean you probably didn't hear about it because I went under the name of Mike Honcho. But I just wanted you to know that. If you can hear me, if it got into your brain somehow. That I spread my buttcheeks as Mike Honcho.

by AirforceBat on Jun 5, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ranch report said he looks fine

Up and down: It’s a minor detail to the casual observer, but part of the art of throwing deep passes on the sideline is the quarterback’s ability to "turn the ball over," so the nose of the ball follows the intended receiver and points down after reaching it’s peak, increasing the passer’s ability to drop the ball over his receiver’s outside shoulder where either the receiver can make the catch or nobody will. Starter Tony Romo was the best at "turning the ball over" consistently, regardless of whether the wind was at his back or in his face (which makes it much more difficult), followed by Jon Kitna and Stephen McGee, while Rudy Carpenter’s passes remained pointed upward the whole way. Not coincidentally, the first three were more accurate than Carpenter on drills that called for passes of 20 or more yards down the sideline.

http://dal.scout.com/2/869878.html

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 5, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Romo was working out hte kinks in his golf swing

Lifetime Cowboys Fan from the Swamps of Jersey

by Seanrude on Jun 4, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

... nervous laughter from the fans...

I’m all for him doing whatever he wants, as long as it doesn’t take away from his work time. This makes me a little nervous.

Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?

by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope Newmans quad isn’t a nagging injury throughout the season. I really wish we had a number 1 corner that could stay healthy for a full season…But at least we aren’t Philly fans who are upset agian that Westbrook is out until the start of the regular season with an ankle injury…that guy has never played a full season for the Eagles

by VTcowboys16 on Jun 4, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Watch for Jenkins this year

He’s number one material.

Everything's looking up, Milhouse!

by accidental innuendo on Jun 4, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's amazing how often both Jenkins and Scandrick get mentioned on the up-side

Hopefully they’re both all that… we’d be looking back at this draft for a LONG time as one that put us over the top.

Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?

by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Newman out with injury, go figure

"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach

by dave33 on Jun 4, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Phillips said that Newman could've practiced if this was a regular practice.

The same could be said for Miles (strain).

Is it too early to ask what round I should aim for Felix in my fantasy football league?

by Aaron Novinger on Jun 4, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Big

I love how some guys are so quick to jump on any player who sits out of an OTA. Ridiculous.

Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.

by APerfectStar on Jun 4, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WTF?

Bradie James misses an OTA for his honeymoon???!!!!

Cut him now!!!!

by TLCM on Jun 4, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

how dare he get married..................

shouldn’t he be at valley ranch trying to get better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by TARHEEL PAUL on Jun 4, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure he's getting plenty of "activity"

The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.
-Winston Churchill

by HudBaby on Jun 4, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL!

Is it too early to ask what round I should aim for Felix in my fantasy football league?

by Aaron Novinger on Jun 4, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's nothing funny about a guy losing his bachelorhood!

Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?

by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amen brother

by Benthere on Jun 4, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am not jumping on him for missing OTAs

Just noting my lack of surprise that he was out with injury.

"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach

by dave33 on Jun 4, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right

I was noting my lack of surprise at your negative comment.

Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.

by APerfectStar on Jun 4, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So Newman is not injury prone?

"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach

by dave33 on Jun 4, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, not in my opinion

He started every game in the league 4 straight seasons before 07, then he missed a couple games with the foot injury (came back and made the Pro Bowl), and last season he had a hernia that wasn’t correctly treated initially, which caused him to miss more time than he would have if it was diagnosed and treated properly (surgery).

Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.

by APerfectStar on Jun 4, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Until recently Newman really hasn’t missed any time

by TLCM on Jun 4, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well said perfect...........

someone who actually knows what the hell is going on.

by TARHEEL PAUL on Jun 4, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I stand corrected...

My perception was off from reality. I just hope this doesn’t become a trend as he gets a little older.

"Confidence doesn't come out of nowhere. It's a result of something... hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication." --Roger Staubach

by dave33 on Jun 5, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and Miles Austin, Go Refigure

by bad knees on Jun 4, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was probably just a quad strain...

I had one earlier in the week during wind sprints. Returns back to normal in less than a day. No big deal.

Hooah.

by .FRoST.USAF on Jun 4, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah really......

I’ll say it again…..should’ve never given Newman a big contract at his age, and now it appears he is becoming injury prone…..Jerry is going to take a bath on this contract…..hope I’m wrong..

by Boyzfan94 on Jun 4, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keep your eye on the barber contract

the next two years also.

I hope that one doesn’t come back to bite us, that was a lot for a RB.

by Realist Larry on Jun 4, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially a 3.7 YPC RB

The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.
-Winston Churchill

by HudBaby on Jun 5, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You got that right Larry.....

That will be alot for a RB that may be moved back to the same role as when Julius Jones was here…..Barber may be at his best as a second half RB….I think we may see more of Choice and Felix in the first half of games this year.

by Boyzfan94 on Jun 5, 2009 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Sensabaugh that much better or are the receivers just not that great?

and could Romo’s early inaccuracy have something to do with it?

Sry, Just questions that come to mind – I’m of the I’ll believe it when I see it on game day mind set.

by bad knees on Jun 4, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Me too.

I don’t take the reports of how great these guys are looking in coverage in shorts any more seriously than I worry about reports of Romo not looking so hot. When I see them do it regularly in real games, I’ll sing their praises.

by Baked Potato Soup on Jun 4, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

none of these questions are answerable right now

It’s really hard to get a read on the team until the games really count.

Still I’m almost 100% sure we’ll get better coverage in the secondary this year, and even manage to mitigate the big play down field. This alone may be enough to unleash an aggressive pass-rush attack.

Some analysts write that Sensabaugh is a good player to have but not a starter. As best I can tell, he’s considered poor in run support. I’m hoping our front 7 will prevent that from being an issue

by AustonianAggie on Jun 4, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

55 tackles last year is poor in run support?

I wish we could get a more comprehensive, honest assessment of this kid… right now the range of comments is too wide. Both good and bad.

Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?

by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thing is, nobody really follows Jacksonville

there isn’t the wealth of info on Jacksonville players that exists for NFC East and Norh teams

by AustonianAggie on Jun 5, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The sad part is,

I live in Florida and there still isn’t much information about Jacksonville.

by Baked Potato Soup on Jun 5, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not saying he's Ronnie Lott..

But to add some of my own realism to this mix, in a football game the offense has the advantage. They know the count, the receivers and QB know where the routes are to be run and passes are to be thrown. There are checkdowns and alternate routes if the D happens to be in position. The defender is going on pure athleticism and reaction.

Now, move this scenario into a 7 on 7 drill or OTAs and the offense gets even more advantage. No contact means the receivers are not jammed at the line, the QB is under zero pressure. Granted, the DBs don’t have to play the run, but the passing game is heavily weighted to the offense. A guy playing coverage under these circumstances is going on pure reaction, instincts and physical skill. If a guy shows he can cover under these circumstances, he’s showing some good skills that will translate to the game. I don’t think that should be totally discounted.

Finally, lest the ‘realists’ in the group accuse me of being a Sensabaugh stooge, I think he is probably an average safety. But to a man crawling through the desert, a simple cup of water is a blessed thing. We have had a pretty long dry spell at good safety play.

"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams

by Jim Vance on Jun 5, 2009 7:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree, if sensabaugh can come in and be a servicable safety on run and pass,

then he can get a better deal with another team, but I do think that the team has drafted and has other options (unlike when they had to sign hamlin) so they can turn to next year’s draft which will have a better crop of safeties available. So to me sensabaugh could fit the bill nicley for this year and if he wants too much to stay he can be let go.

Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!

by cowboy78 on Jun 5, 2009 8:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

holy crap

do not line Tony Romo up at wideout.

by DoomsdayD75 on Jun 4, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure that when he goes out at wideout...

he runs off the field like Chris Leak did at Florida.

by AirforceBat on Jun 4, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

right, whats the point of having him out there at all? if Crayton is lining up at Qb why not have speed on the outsides?

Don't believe everything you think.

Your causes are cute!!!

by stoproyce on Jun 4, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well in theory...

You bring a package out there with Romo and then you line up in the Wildcat so that the defense has to scatter about and change their formation without being able to sub in.

I think.

by AirforceBat on Jun 4, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Couldnt you also make romo run a reverse and throw a pass or something? Or, go in motion and take a direct snap?

by mahuebel on Jun 4, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No no no...it works like this...

Romo lines up out wide at WR on the right…

Snap to Crayton, hand off to Felix who runs left then throws it back to Crayton who passes out to Romo who runs a reverse hands it to Felix for a double reverse who throws it back to Crayton who throws it over to Romo then another double reverse with Felix and then triple with a hand off to Crayton who then…oops…Flo got called for holding….dang

Honestly I hope we don’t see any wildcat…so much was run last year I think defenses will be ready for it…I don’t think anyone will see much success with it this season.

by TLCM on Jun 4, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

And honestly, does anyone think Patrick Crayton scares other teams at QB? He’s not exactly the shiftiest punt returner.

by Realist Larry on Jun 4, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, I actually tried to follow that sentence for a bit too long

Messin wit me mind

Romo in the huddle, as AirforceBat said, adds an element of surprise to the package.

The wildcat offers a good change of pace; I think you’ll see many teams add it this year.

I like the idea of Romo in motion to take the snap… hope they do this once every couple of weeks. Romo split out – and pulling a Leak – would make me laugh.

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by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I keep thinking this WIldCat is a hoax or misdirection

but Felix Jones was awesome at it in college. Felix lines up where Ricky WIlliams did in Miami, I believe.

Crayton to me is a ruse. That’s Stanback’s spot – ideally. Stanback has more QB experience than Crayton, though he’s hurt now

by AustonianAggie on Jun 4, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you suddenly put Stanback into the game, you might lose the element of surprise

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by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

true if current trends continue

if Stanback achieves what was hoped though he won’t be the #4 WR

by AustonianAggie on Jun 4, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Stanback makes the team!

by Realist Larry on Jun 4, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right.

And they have to account for him in case he runs over and goes back under center. Or, if they start not covering him, they throw a cross field lateral to him and he throws a bomb or whatever.

by Baked Potato Soup on Jun 4, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus, it's the element of surprise.

They don’t want the other team to know when it’s coming, so they have to have the normal players in the huddle. And as the article implies, it’s not random that they showed that formation when the press was there. They want other teams worrying about it being in their arsenal whether they ever use it or not.

by Baked Potato Soup on Jun 4, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just hope he doesn't pull a Favre

Remember last year Farve split out wide and decided to be a smart ass and line up in a three point stance. When the ball was snapped the DB lit his ass up.

by TARHEEL PAUL on Jun 4, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

That and the fact that if they do run in a special D package you have the option to shuffle Romo back behind center. You just looking for a better match up and a step of hesitation on their part.

He who knows best knows how little he knows......Thomas Jefferson

by squidlo97 on Jun 5, 2009 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+! he better

they’ll try to crush him other wise… unless its like that Elway TD where he cought a bomb

by AustonianAggie on Jun 4, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It might seem that way but..

Most CBs average 190lbs and QBs 225lbs. You dont pull a LB or safety on the QB out wide cause its a running play. QBs have good hands because they actually play alot of catch so the CB has to respect him by not crashing down on a run.

He who knows best knows how little he knows......Thomas Jefferson

by squidlo97 on Jun 5, 2009 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

pennington

lines up as WR in their wildcat and it works for them. Romo is probably as fast as Flacco who caught a long TD pass last year…

by blee on Jun 4, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's faster

I could see him catching a TD. He’s pretty athletic.

Everything's looking up, Milhouse!

by accidental innuendo on Jun 4, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we shouldn't risk Romo's health

they should use McGee or even that new kicker we have instead of Romo. Hell, we have 3 stud running backs, just use all of them in the wildcat, if we are going to actually use it.

The difference between us using it this year, is that there will be no element of surprise. The Ravens showed everyone how to defend it, and they will not hesitate to knock the crap out of Romo if they are given the opportunity.

by DoomsdayD75 on Jun 5, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they can't use McGee, he'll be inactive on gamedays

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 5, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well not really.....he can play..

They will carry 3 QB’s on game day…remember the 3rd QB rule…..

“Teams will be permitted an Active List of 45 players and an Inactive List of eight players for each regular-season and postseason game. Provided that a club has two quarterbacks on its 45-player Active List, a third quarterback from its Inactive List is permitted to dress for the game, but if he enters the game during the first three quarters, the other two quarterbacks are thereafter prohibited from playing.”

The third quarterback is the 46th player, so you don’t have to waste a 45th spot on a guy who will, in all likelihood, never play. It used to be if the third guy went in anytime, the other two couldn’t play, but they changed it a few years back.

Basically, the third guy is for an emergency. And keeping the other two guys from playing makes sure you keep his use to emergency situations.

by Boyzfan94 on Jun 6, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he can only play if Romo and Kitna get injured

He can’t come in for a specialty play as was suggested.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jun 6, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

who cares

it’s a play that if we’re lucky will be played once the entire season. i’m amazed how fans get excited by, as parcells used to refer as, “Jap Plays.” as nice as it is to have something to read, the ota’s are nothing to pay too much attention to.

by osa1011 on Jun 4, 2009 4:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I support the Razorback Formation

It will be fun to see us run some plays using that formation this year.

by Blammo on Jun 4, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I bet you we don't see the Razorback at all this season

OTAs and minicamp are just a bunch of coaching smoke while athletes start getting their bodies in rhythm for football. Every year, fans get excited by some idea that never bears fruit when the games count. I think the Razorback will be just another mostly forgotten gimmick by August..

Everything's looking up, Milhouse!

by accidental innuendo on Jun 4, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They will probably line up in it then shuffle back to normal.

by Baked Potato Soup on Jun 4, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

Oh yeah, the tease…

Everything's looking up, Milhouse!

by accidental innuendo on Jun 4, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Woooooooooooo!

PIG! SOOIE!

OBTW, when did OTAs or anything before training camp start being so important that we fret when guys are absent?

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

by OskieOskie on Jun 4, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

agree... except for Hurd, Austin and of course Stanback

these guys are trying to take a BIG step up, they can’t be casually missing anything

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by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

When the internet started blogs like this.

we never heard this stuff until 5 or so years ago!

I used to stop at the Barnes and Noble to read their “Sporting News” in the offseason to see what was going on!

Maybe people in Dallas w/ the local papers fretted.

by Realist Larry on Jun 4, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I really hope garrett gets creative this year.

History says otherwise. If the best he can do is a copy cat of the wild cat. I guess I’ll take it, but I’d prefer something more unexpected or new. Just keep those defenses guessing.

by BigE on Jun 4, 2009 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The NFL is a copy-cat league

Until defenses prove they can stop it, teams will run it.

Felix also has years of experience running it, so why not include it in our packages. If Romo steps back in and takes the snap half the time, we’ve accomplished what you asked for – keep those defenses guessing.

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by DalaiLuke on Jun 4, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Felix in a new formation sounds great

but I think the blueprint to stop it is already there so i doubt it will last long without some tweaks. Putting in a real passing threat could be a start. Maybe that’s why miami drafted pat white. I agree though if it works, use it, but do something different if it doesn’t work.

by BigE on Jun 5, 2009 2:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wade

said one reason we are seeing the Razorback/Wildcat in OTAs is to familiarize the D on how to deal with it because we will probably be seeing some of it from other teams. Scout team stuff.

Still, I would like to see us do some original razzle-dazzle instead of copying the wildcat.

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

by OskieOskie on Jun 5, 2009 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dallas wouldn't be explicitly copying it

Miami has a better QB option for the Wildcat than Dallas has- Brown was very good at that roll, as was Darren McFadden. Dallas has a better option at the TB spot in the formation though – that role is perfect for Felix Jones; that’s the slot Ricky Williams had in Miami

by AustonianAggie on Jun 5, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Red Ball

should use our players’ strengths to devise a Razorback formation that is different from the Wildcat.

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

by OskieOskie on Jun 5, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Copy-Cats

Please name something that hasn’t been renamed,rehashed,dusted off and reused. Football’s been around a lot longer than the NFL

by psychodad on Jun 5, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember

during the scab season when the real players were out on strike and the teams were playing with guys off the street? I think it was Bill Walsh who lined his offense up in the single wing, and I believe it was Bill Parcells on the other side of the field. Tuna looked over at Walsh and raised his hands in a what-the-hell-is-this gesture, to which Walsh shrugged with a slightly embarrassed smile.

Old wine in new bottles.

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

by OskieOskie on Jun 7, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would like to spend a little more time on our base offense.

We got enough there going on to keep us busy for a while.

The fact that OTAs are for learning and the passing game is not sharp is not a problem. Its the same offense but the truth of the matter is the roles are different or expanding. As desperate as I am for information on my team I almost wish there was less this time of year. You think Roger had to deal with this. Hell no, he was selling real estate this time of year.

Its nice to know they are working together. Its nice to know they are disappointed in there play last year. After that every thing else is B.S. There are many questions that have to be answered and unfortunately wont be until late August. Even then I can see some phases of our team struggling for a couple of more weeks getting in sync.

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the goverment from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.

by squidlo97 on Jun 5, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs