Kickoff Spectacular Open Thread
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 3:48 PM CDT
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Excitement is in the air! Today marks the beginning of the 2009 season for the Dallas Cowboys.
From the Alamodome, Jerry Jones has delivered his State of the Franchise and head coach Wade Phillips sounds ready to get this season going in the opening press conference. They also opened up for a Q & A session with the media.
Stephen Jones has also had some mic time, saying that the three remaining rookies will be signed in time for practice (McGee, J. Williams, and Brewster). He also said the team will waive injured WR Travis Wilson.
Make the jump.
There are always some surprise players in training camp, so get your pet cats picked out. Here's a list of long-shots to warm you up.
CB Michael Hawkins
Homeless for a while in high school, Hawkins played as a true freshman at Oklahoma before being dismissed from the team. He then played pro football as a teenager with the Arena Football League Dallas Desperados after an open tryout before becoming a fifth-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2005. He also had stops in Cleveland and Minnesota. His exceptional closing speed and age (25) make him interesting.
WR Jesse Holley
Won a spot on the training camp roster as the winner of Michael Irvin’s 4th and Long reality TV show. He’s 6-foot-3 and weighs 216 pounds. Holley played basketball and football at North Carolina. Although he’ll likely be classified as the 80th man on the roster, Holley has football skills. He had stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League. He also has the unrelenting support of Irvin, who’s in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Seawright has been out of football the past two seasons so few people have heard of him outside of NFL insiders. He played with the New York Giants in 2005 and 2006. In 2006, he played in nine games and recorded one tackle. At 6-6, 335, he’s the biggest defensive lineman on the roster. Size matters in the NFL.
FB Asaph Schwapp
Schwapp is a devastating blocker. He’s a legend around South Bend, Ind., for his strength. He bench pressed 225 pounds 33 times at Notre Dame’s Pro Day. The undrafted rookie free agent loves martial arts movies and collects martial arts items. In fact, he was arrested for carrying a ninja throwing star at Love Field last May. If he doesn’t stick with Dallas, there are jobs around the NFL for guys who like to crush other guys.
G Greg Isdaner
Left West Virginia early despite coming off a solid, but unspectacular junior season that included shoulder surgeries in the previous spring. However, he’s a high IQ athlete who chose West Virginia over Ivy League schools coming out of high school. He graduated from West Virginia in 3 1/2 years with a degree in finance. Numbers game working against him in camp, but he might make a good project for the Cowboys or someone else.
NESN ranks Tony Romo as the number 12 best quarterback in the league.
This will be Romo’s fourth season as the Cowboys’ starter, but it’s his first without Owens. In the last three years, Romo has averaged 2.1 touchdowns and 1.2 interceptions per game. For much of that time, Owens was playing some of the best football of his career, so Romo’s numbers will likely dip a bit. However, Owens’ presence hurt Romo and the Cowboys late in the regular season, when they struggled. So, what does all this mean? It’s finally time for Romo to be his own man and create his own legacy in Dallas.
Tom Orsborn asks if it's time for Romo to change his ways.
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presser for the new seson. Let the games begin!
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Schwaap
I’m just not sold on Anderson. If Schwaap is a blocking force I would like to see him get a shot.
Seawright certainly has size.
Isadaner sounds interesting as well – if he played this year, I assume he would be a mid round pick next year…
by I_miss_Switzer on Jul 28, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I read somewhere that the knock on Isadaner was: he had short arms.
I don’t know if that is true statement or not.
by bad knees on Jul 28, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always feel sorry for a guy
who leaves early and doesn’t get drafted. Ouch.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jul 28, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He already has his degree, I suspect he was looking to get on
with his professional life anyway
by AustonianAggie on Jul 28, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HaHa,
" I don’t think this was very well thought out and I have short arms"
by Musiccitynorm on Jul 29, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not sold on Anderson?
Until his injury, he was one of the bright spots of his draft. He’s a solid blocker, a dependable receiver, what’s not to like?
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Jul 28, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a FB, he doesn't spoil us.
It’d be nice for that position to be, yet, another weapon.
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on what?
I remember the team being very excited about this guy, both as a FB and on Special Teams. Did something change? I honestly didn’t follow him closely enough last year, so I’m curious why you think this?
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Jul 29, 2009 3:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Cricket, don't get me wrong.
He just hasn’t been the type of weapon that contributes enough to warrant him not losing his roster spot to a newcomer. I’m just saying I would like them to have a fullback with a little more…a little more…something.
Richie Anderson was a great receiving threat outta the backfield and Moose solidified running lanes. Those type of FBs spoiled us. If it’s a position that’s gonna be part of the starting 11, then we need to be spoiled.
Would you trust Cricket on a 4th and one dive play? Can anyone see him catching 5+ passes in a game? Do we know that he can level Orakpo off the edge?
I know our TEs rock and all, but seeing them block so much out of the backfield makes me wonder if the team (JG) is not trying to make up for a FB weakness.
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 29, 2009 7:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
My thought is that the FB doesn’t need to be multi dimensional – just a pure, devastating blocker.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jul 29, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
I’ll take devastating. They have plenty of guys who can catch and run.
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 29, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JKust from watching
it seems like Anderson was only a good blocker, not a great one.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 29, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see him as an average blocker
I’d like a punisher.
by I_miss_Switzer on Jul 29, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And please note
There are always some surprise players in training camp, so get your pet cats picked out.
applies to everyone NOT NAMED DalaiLuke.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 28, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless he picks McQuistan.
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DalaiLuke.
Should spend more time on the Eagles board picking players to watch that he likes.
by Musiccitynorm on Jul 29, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Procter!
Dalai, pick Procter.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 28, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
loved Trent Dilfer's comments in the Orsborn article
That is one former SB winning qb that knows a great qb when he sees one.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jul 28, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a joke....
…..Romo a great QB? Seriously? What has he done to be considered great.
P. Manning and Brady are great. Romo’s only proven he can be one of thirty two starters at the QB spot in the NFL, nothing more.
by Cash_BSR on Jul 28, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You kids take that rough housing outside!
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 28, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terry.
Its a trap!
"Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain
by BlueZombie on Jul 28, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
he broke every Cowboys QB record his first season starting. We’ve had some pretty good QB’s too, if you didn’t know.
by DoomsdayD75 on Jul 28, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dilfer makes a good point
"He (Romo) needs to relearn the disciplines of playing his position," Dilfer said. "He tries to improvise too much, do too much. He can’t reach his potential, which is astronomical, playing that way."
Couldn’t agree more.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Jul 28, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool.
Wade said Kosier is ready to go.
But said that Hodge has a calf issue. Sounds like no biggie though.
Gettin’ ready to head down there—right after I finish this Lone Star Light. Woohoo!
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On the way to get my Lone Star.
What better way to kick off the season. Oh! I mean appease the gods; )
"Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain
by BlueZombie on Jul 28, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bout to be back in the motherland..
To bad its not SA, but back in Ft. Worth
"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards
by nicholas.rodriguez on Jul 28, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Favre
is staying retired
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4362093
Sugar ... water .... and, of course, purple.
by what_the_crap on Jul 28, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For now
Maybe.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Jul 28, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big news for F(avre)SPN!
Brett Favre is going to not do something!
I’m soooo sick of him, hope he disappears now.
by Realist Larry on Jul 28, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
talk about wearing out your welcome...
just talking to the vikings took him down… how many steps in Green Bay???
The rest of the NFL fans were sick of him, if only because Madden had such a man-crush it was hard to watch MNF with the volume on.
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Jul 28, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big news for F(avre)SPN!
Brett Favre is going to not do something!
I’m soooo sick of him, hope he disappears now.
by Realist Larry on Jul 28, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIP Jim Johnson
Eagles DC has died, according to NFL Network.
Best wishes to his family.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Jul 28, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Nothing but respect for a great football mind.
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Jul 28, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2
Classy no-nonsense guy.
"Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain
by BlueZombie on Jul 28, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's horrible
wow. Much respect for the man.
Sugar ... water .... and, of course, purple.
by what_the_crap on Jul 28, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+3
Its very sad, I send my regards to his Family, and to everyone that looked up to him as a father figure, he was great football mind and his presence will be missed
"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards
by nicholas.rodriguez on Jul 28, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How Sad
I hate the Eagles, but this breaks my heart.
by kindablue on Jul 28, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
never wanna see anyone pass away.
Sugar ... water .... and, of course, purple.
by what_the_crap on Jul 28, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad news
I had read the cancer spread to his spine. At least he is no longer suffering. RIP Coach.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Jul 28, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Class guy and brilliant coach
If ever a coordinator deserved to go to the HOF, it was Johnson.
You will be missed, coach.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 28, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Jim Johnson
here is the link
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=18048
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
by cowboy78 on Jul 28, 2009 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jonas Seawright seems like the looks like tarzan but plays like Jane type of player
But who knows…
Anyhow does anyone know when the Cowboys release the updated weights?
by quincyyyyy on Jul 28, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're exactly right about him
Two years with the team and I can’t remember a single significant play he made. There’s just not much there. Wait a few weeks, we’ll be dropping some talented linemen you can have. Just not enought room on our roster.
Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!
by bigbluethruandthru on Jul 28, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having problems with the link for the presser?
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Jul 28, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I had to cut and paste the link from the DC.com site to get it to work.
by staubachfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It cut out on me 2.
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to hear about Jim Johnson..
he was a warrior. You had to assume his prognosis was bad when you read between the lines. I hope his family and friends find strength dealing with his loss.
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jul 28, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is some news that is pertinent to training camp!
http://www.popeater.com/music/article/tony-romo-jessica-simpson-breakup/591295?icid=main|main|dl2|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeater.com%2Fmusic%2Farticle%2Ftony-romo-jessica-simpson-breakup%2F591295
Romo locks Simpson out of his house. He’s already showing leadership!
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jul 28, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard he ditched her at IHOP!
And they weren’t even at IHOP. They were just driving and he just hit his breaking point like “get out.”…in an IHOP parking lot.
I don’t know what his season’s gonna be like, but I always respect a strong pimp hand.
"What you get when you put that #9 wit that #11? ...That's right 9-1-1!" - Roy Williams.
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Jul 28, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
For some reason you just made me think about Malibu’s Most Wanted
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Jul 28, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I don't know why
but got a kick out of
I always respect a strong pimp hand.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 28, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he did that
Romo just became my pet cat.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rock on, Romo
Rock on.
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vick rumored to Redskins
(provided he isn’t converting to WR) Dear Lord, please let it be so. Jason Campbell is a solid, young QB. Please, please Mr. Snyder sign Vick and bench Campbell. Pleeeeease!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Mr-Vick-goes-to-Washington-Redskins-Vick-rumor?urn=nfl,179216
by JimmyJohnson on Jul 28, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Won't be Cleveland
The Dawg Pound would throw a fit.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Jul 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope Danny gives him a Haynesworth contract.
by illcowboy on Jul 29, 2009 1:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An added bonus
With Vick at QB, we would never have to worry about Santana Moss again… Get the deal done, Danny!
by JimmyJohnson on Jul 29, 2009 8:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's hilarious
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 29, 2009 6:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would make
my offseason
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 29, 2009 6:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really can't make some of this stuff up
That would just be too goo to be true
by StillHateTheGiants on Jul 29, 2009 6:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How will Romo handle
Jessica questions from the media? “Man, my private life is none of your business. How about a football question?”
How about whatshisname questions? “Who? I’m focused on the guys on the team this year. I don’t worry about the past.”
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Jul 28, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Schwwappp!!
That is a great name for a FB – shame Madden has retired….
"Where's Woody? - We need another Darren Woodson
by BoyfromOz on Jul 28, 2009 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isdaner is my pick
Sporting News had him as their #3 rated Guard.
If Brewster is out more than half the season they’ll put him on IR which will free up a roster spot for an O-Lineman
"Where's Woody? - We need another Darren Woodson
by BoyfromOz on Jul 28, 2009 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm rootin for Isdaner too.
Someone must push McQ
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vick....I don't believe it...from Fox Sports Southwest FB page
Rico’s Sports Shorts – July 27, 2009 – Ric Renner
With the Dallas Cowboys on the verge of training camp I have good information that Michael Vick had hotel reservations in the Dallas Metro last weekend whether he showed up or whether he talked to the Cowboys Brass is not confirmedbut, it does makes you wonder what if ??…
by Boyzfan94 on Jul 28, 2009 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please, Lord, no!
The circus has left town. It doesn’t need to come back for awhile.
by illcowboy on Jul 29, 2009 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My pets for this season:
Westbrook, Jacobs & Campbell
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Jul 28, 2009 11:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice try...
but they don’t need your help getting injured.
Try DeSean Jackson, Haynesworth, and …okay Jacobs. Break their spirit and their hearts!
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 28, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is a much better list...
I love these three guys.
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Jul 29, 2009 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now you're rolling
Could you also curse McNabb? I’d like to get a look at Kolb.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 29, 2009 6:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or better yet, Dalai can root for Kolb
and then if when McNabb gets hurt, they will really be stuck in the dogdoo
The season begins in 3...2...
by Aaron Novinger on Jul 29, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just sort of scanned through the comments
but has no one looked at that ranking that has Romo 12th?
I can deal with 1-8, I disagree with it, but I am live with it. 9, 10, & 11 are absolutely retarded.
11. Aaron Rodgers. He has put up worse than Romo and had a worse record last year on a team that also went 13-3 in 2007 with a different QB. How does he rank ahead of Romo and lead his team to a 6-10 record last season.
10. Matt Ryan. One year in the league where his running gamed carried him to the playoffs? Just because he didn’t make the big mistakes that rookies normally make, doesn’t make him top 10.
9. Jay Cutler. Similar numbers over his short career with no where near the number of wins. How on earth can anyone say this with a straight face.
Again, I disagree with several in the 1-8 category, but I can see their arguments. But not 9-11 these are just dead wrong. Just MHO
by sduncan24 on Jul 29, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you're right, it's ridiculous
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Jul 29, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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