Dallas Cowboys 2009 Training Camp: Practice #4
by Dave Halprin on Jul 31, 2009 5:37 PM CDT
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Full pads for today's affair. Stephen Hodge, Tim Anderson still rehabbing. One thing I like, DeAngelo Smith was out on the field 30 minutes before practice catching punts from the machine. Nice to see a rookie dedicated like that.
Started out with special teams drills again, and then went into some punts. Mat McBriar was crushing the punts today, high and far. Catching punts: Felix Jones, Terence Newman, Patrick Crayton, and Willie Reid. After team stretching they went into some FGs with both Nick Folk and David Buehler.
The defense then broke off and did drills that were all about fumbles. They did stations were the defensive groups rotated - they worked on falling on fumbles and properly wrapping it up, stripping the ball from the QB from behind, trying to punch the ball out of the ball-carrier's hands from behind and keeping a fumble in-bounds so another player could fall on it. Nice, we need turnovers this year.
While all that was going on, Buehler was practicing on-sides kicks. The guy was pounding them into the turf and having them pop up, they were going almost exactly 10 yards and right into the hands of Folk. His accuracy at getting the distance and keeping it in-bounds w\as uncanny, Folk rarely had to move to catch it.
Make the jump.
The broke off into 9-on-9 on one side and WR vs. DB on the other. I followed the WRs/DBs. Jenkins had great coverage on Crayton for an incompletion, Austin caught a slant in front of Courtney Brown, then Scandrick had great coverage on Kevin Ogletree for an incompletion. Stanback made a very nice catch on Alan Ball, Jesse Holley cooked Mike Mickens on a bomb, Mickens had to commit pass interference to stop it. Mike Jefferson blew right by Newman for a bomb, Crayton made a great in and out move to lose Scandrick, and Willie Reid beat Ball for a tough catch.
Mickens had nice coverage on Hurd for an incompletion, T-New looked good against Austin, then Roy almost made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch on a bomb with tight coverage from Jenkins, but just couldn't hold on to it. Stanback beat Scandrick short, Scandrick gave him way too much room, then Jefferson cooked Mickens on a stop and go pattern deep. Julian Hawkins made a nice grab against T-New but ended up out-of-bounds. Austin caught a short one on Jenkins and Crayton abused Courtney Brown on a deep pass. Roy and Scandrick had a real physical battle on a short pattern to the sidelines with Roy winning the battle and making the catch. Manuel Johnson had and easy time with DeAngelo Smith, Reid caught a short one on Mickens and Hurd ran an excellent route to shake Brown.
D. Smith came back with nice coverage on a deep pass, then Scandrick got inside Reid on a dig route to break it up and Jefferson spun Brown around to make a short catch. Hawkins ran a good route to shake Mickens, then D. Smith was all over Austin on a deep pass. Crayton ran a route to the sidelines and got his hands on the ball up high but Jenkins recovered to knock it out of his hands before he could complete the catch. T-New had no problem covering Reid, Roy beat Scandrick on a short pass to the sidelines and Holley was able to shake C. Brown for a catch.
After that, they did 7-on-7 while the OL battled the DL. I followed the 7-on-7. Romo overthrew Witten on an out pattern, Bennett caught a short pass then Romo tried to hit Witten deep but Bradie James had excellent coverage. Hurd made a nice catch while simultaneously being hit from behind by Jenkins, Scandrick broke up a pass for Bennett and Roy caught one over the middle in front of C. Brown. Kitna threw a short pass to Scott Chandler, had a terrible throw to John Phillips, hit Ogletree in front of D. Smith and finished with and overthrow of and open Reid on the sidelines. McGee hit Hawkins in the hands but he dropped it and then connected with Philips on a short one.
Romo came back on and threw short to Witten, hit Austin in the flats, then just missed Austin on an out pattern. He tried to hit Bennett on a deep pass but Bennett's feet got tangled up with T-New and the ball was incomplete. He finished with a pass that had beautiful touch and floated softly into Jefferson's hands and then threw a swing pass to Felix. Kitna threw short to Bennett, then tried a pass over the middle but Mike Hamlin tipped the ball in the air then dove to make the INT. Kitna finished with short passes to Bennett and Hurd. Rudy Carpenter threw short to Keon Lattimore and then got picked-off by Scandrick.
Practice closed with a long session of 11-on-11. Wade was turning the defense loose as they blitzed often and they used nickel/dime coverages where they were putting two safeties near the line and only one linebacker. The defense got the better of the offense most of the day. Romo started by hitting Witten over the middle between Brooking and Sensabaugh, then Ratliff stuffed an MB3 run. Roy caught one on the sidelines in front of Scandrick, Felix caught a swing pass but Carpenter had good pursuit, then Felix tried a sweep but Brandon Williams fought the block and turned it into traffic. Kyle Kosier had a false start and was replaced and Romo hit Hurd on a deep pass that Hurd leaped high to get. Kitna rolled-out under pressure from Ocatvien and hit Phillips on a short pass. He tried to go deep to Reid but C. Brown and D. Smith had bracketed coverage. Choice caught a short pass but Jason Williams was right there for the stop. Anthony Spencer timed a rush to get good pressure forcing a dump-off, and Bennett caught a short pass but Brooking was all over him. McGee handed to Choice up the middle but Carpenter stuffed it. Lattimore caught a swing pass but Jerome Carter came up and accidentally decked him. Lattimore tried a run but had no room and then Brandon Williams got good pressure causing a throw-away.
Romo was back and immediately felt pressure from Octavien, he threw it to Crayton who dropped it. After a dump-off to MB3, he threw to Roy but Mickens was there, they both caught the ball and Mickens ended up with it. Witten got loose down the seam and Romo hit him in stride, they tried a pitch to Felix but Brooking and Bradie ate it up. They tried a reverse to Felix but he was forced to cut it back inside where Bradie was waiting. Kitna started out by overthrowing Reid on the sideline, next threw an incompletion after B. Williams applied pressure, and then threw the ball right to Ball who dropped the INT. Choice took and inside handoff and cut back outside for a long run followed by an Alonzo Coleman draw play that went for big yards. Rudy Carpenter threw a dump-off to Manuel Johnson, then pitched it to Coleman but Spencer disrupted the blocking and Bradie made the tackle. They tried a screen that had no chance as the blitz was on him before it could develop and finished by having Jenkins break up a pass.
That was that.
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First
time I have been excited about a kick-off specialist
by sduncan24 on Jul 31, 2009 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts exactly
and strangely he’s my favorite new player for the season. I guess you can sense how perturbed I was with special teams last season.
by sublimezg on Jul 31, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
A documented Roy Williams catch! Let the masses rejoice!
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Jul 31, 2009 5:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why excited? It means our secondary can't even cover bad WRs ... we're in trouble!
(insert sarcastic tone)
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Aug 1, 2009 6:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't want to get too optimistic
but I think Mike Jefferson is a name that should be put in the ring for the fifth receiver spot. He is a bigger receiver but he has pretty good speed and per these reports he seems to sound like he is holding his own. Plus, he has been on the practice squad twice for the Cowboys, so there must be something the Cowboys think is worth holding on to.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Jul 31, 2009 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He does look pretty good.
He’d have to either beat out Hurd or Stanback for that spot and both those guys are holding their own. Hurd looks really good.
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smooth, athletic for Hurd...
sorry, I should be using better adjectives!
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stanback
should be cut for just being a QB beforehand!!!! (Doing my boyzfan94 impression.)
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Jul 31, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's like the huge version of Holley!
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Holley was a little larger??
by sublimezg on Jul 31, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stanback looks like the biggest WR we have.
He’s muscular.
Holley looks more quick.
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more quick?
Aaron, you’ve set the bar high for yourself, so the English police will be on you !
(but, having said that… given the context of what you wanted to say, you can ALMOST get away with it.
:)
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by DalaiLuke on Aug 1, 2009 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron, Stanback is in street clothes today there saying
something with his knee….what a surprise….dont count on this guy people….
by Boyzfan94 on Aug 1, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually it's a sore hamstring
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Todd Archer from DMN says sore hamstring
which makes more sense since he was seen stretching with trainers after practice yesterday.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually feel sorry for the guy
I don’t know much about him but you have to believe he’s worked his butt off to get on the field. However frustrated fandom is, it’s gotta be worse torture for him.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 1, 2009 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson...
I don’t really have any hope that Jefferson will beat out Hurd. Hurd seems to have put on a lot of muscle and made himself into a more physically gifted receiver. As for Stanback though, I think he is the guy that Jefferson could surpass. While Stanback is more physically gifted, Jefferson has not shown to be as fragile and has the experience at the wideout position to at least challenge him.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Jul 31, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't seem like any of the rookie WR's have a shot
If a long-shot manages to beat out a Hurd or a Stanback its probably going to be Jefferson…
"Where's Woody? - We need another Darren Woodson
by BoyfromOz on Aug 1, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he doesn't have to beat out Hurd, just Stanback
Hurd will make the team
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have been at the Cowboys training camp on Sirius
Romo mentioned Ogletree when they asked him about how the young receivers were faring.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 1, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like the write up on practice.
It sounds like the defense is going to be high pressure again, And I like it, I like it a lot.
by Musiccitynorm on Jul 31, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the Wrtie Up, Grizz
I love the detail you put into your reports. And it’s nice to see a few Spencer sightings. I hope he stays healthy and steps things up this year.
by kindablue on Jul 31, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to hear the WRs are getting theirs now, but
you followed DB and WR both times not complaining….ya, guess I am sorry.
by bad knees on Jul 31, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i love how we spark things up w/ ST
good to see how were taken good look at our new improved unit
Aye Romo! Time to show waz good to all da haters
by Hightone1 on Jul 31, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope the offense is learning to deal with the blitz..
Cause thats all we’re going to see in the East.
by Benthere on Jul 31, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Grizz
when do they practice during the weekend? i dont wanna get behind.
Aye Romo! Time to show waz good to all da haters
by Hightone1 on Jul 31, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That which does not kill Garrett
can only make him stronger. I like this much pressure on the offense. It will build toughness and determination.
But as many times as I see, hear or read this I will always be amazed:
Witten got loose down the seam
I’m no laser rocket surgeon, but how do defenders lose track of a 6’5 260 lb monster like Witten?? And yet it happens every single time…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Jul 31, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He does Ninja training in the off season.
I find the harder I work, the luckier I get. Thomas Jefferson
by squidlo97 on Jul 31, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but how do defenders lose track of a 6’5 260 lb monster like Witten?
He runs small?
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jul 31, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now there is a question.
They should put a game camera on Witten and call it “Best TE cam.”
Witten is a superior route runner. Thats how defenses lose track of him. Note he only gets open by a step or two, but romo and him usually click so tight that its enough to complete a pass.
If he broke loose down the seam its likely b/c of a matchup.
All you guys who sweat our weakness at WR: You cant have any serious discussion about it without considering the impact witten (and now apparently bennett) will bring to the passing game.
by THEjarhead on Jul 31, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent point
It seems like most of the time Witten is “open”, it’s right after a move and it’s only by a step or so. I think he is just better at running precise routes than a safety or LB can defend.
by StillHateTheGiants on Jul 31, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Little steps, little steps
The season begins in 3...2...
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he hadn't gotten loose
the gripe would be “how can a Pro Bowl TE not get open?”
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 1, 2009 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he's really good
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Terry!
I know you can do better than “because he’s good”! LOL
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 1, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll do it then.
The guy simply knows how to get open and find space.
It seems really simple but to me it is the bread and butter of a great posession receiver or tightend that isn’t just a big receiver.
I remember in college Quan Cosby was the same way. He wasn’t anything special, but he continuously would find holes in the coverage and ran good crisp routes. You can have a long successful career without being a speed demon if you’re intelligent.
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Aug 1, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously though
It sounds like Brooking still has tread left.
I hope Bobby Carpenter can contribute.
This camp sounds like it’s more intense than past camps. Is that just me?
DeAngelo Smith. I know nothing about the kid, other than I like him already.
The defense sounds like it could be special.
McBriar is launching moon shots again, sweet!
Buehler kicking those onsides so consistently IS uncanny. Uncanny? that’s a weird word
Keep up the good work guys!
"He has a peculiar felicity of expression." John Adams
by Jim Vance on Jul 31, 2009 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brooking and Bradie should form a nice middle in the LB corps.
The season begins in 3...2...
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also heard reports that RW looked really good today
If so, that is very encouraging.
by JimmyJohnson on Jul 31, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard...
Hodge might be back Monday?
Aye Romo! Time to show waz good to all da haters
by Hightone1 on Jul 31, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope so.
I miss him and I’ve never even seen him.
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the detailed write-ups, Grizz.
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
by 24Hz on Jul 31, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to hear the Recievers can beat people at times.
I worry that some of these guys may not get a fair look due to the inability of the back up offensive lines not allowing the QB time. I guess they look at other thing at other times.
The guy at DMN said Micken’s lack of speed is showing up. Is that true?
Deangelo Smith seems to get lost in the souse some, How is he doing gunner. Is he in the mix to return punts? Seems like he isn’t getting much work at safety/CB.
I don’t know about anyone else, but sounds to me like Carpenter is showing up: yah, I know, he had a good camp last year.
Thanks for the up dates
P.S. Plz settle this discussion about Free. Is he holding up on the bull rush and the speed rush? How is his run blocking? Does he look like he might could handle back up left Tackle?
by bad knees on Jul 31, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mickens got burnt twice, almost in a row. Dunno about his makeup speed.
D.Smith is usually at FS when M. Hamlin is at strong.
I saw Free win one against Spencer, who then came back on the next snap and could have got to the QB. But Free looked better against him then Flo looked against DWare. It was hard to see the LT cuz they were on the opposite side of the field from us.
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by Aaron Novinger on Jul 31, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is something I don't understand
If Carpenter had a good camp and preseason how did he not make the field? He never got a chance to screw up his good camp and preseson last year, he never got on the field outside of special teams.
How do you not even get on the field and screw up?
by Musiccitynorm on Aug 1, 2009 2:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Carp get pushed around alot last preseason?
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by Aaron Novinger on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
The good news is Carp should have way more of an inside track at the nickel spot. While it’s pretty known now that he probably just doesn’t have the body to play an everydown 3-4 LB, he probably can be a pretty darn good nickel LB, the problem was that last year Burnett was a great cover LB, so Carp was kind of screwed.
I believe I might have just typed the longest run-on sentence of all time.
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Aug 1, 2009 8:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel ya there.
He is quick in space, like a nickel LB should be.
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by Aaron Novinger on Aug 1, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost passed out
from not breathing while I read it. Whew!
I agree, for this season I think he’s the 3rd down guy, and probably off to another team next season…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 1, 2009 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Mosley
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfceast/0-12-110/The-Mosley-Cowboys-Camp-Report-Day-3.html
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by Wmillion on Jul 31, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys check this out
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/31/cowboys-wr-williams-puts-in-strong-practice/
where have I seen that picture LOL
by dcfanz on Jul 31, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I really appreciate all the links.
by Musiccitynorm on Jul 31, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching NFL Networks
most snake bitten franchises.
About the Eagles " A lame version of the Buffallo Bills"
That might be one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard.
by Musiccitynorm on Jul 31, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Curse of Buddy Ryan
Once he became a head coach he cursed the teams. Philly, Zona … Both lost in the big game …
Then again, it couldn’t happen to a “nicer” guy …
Congratulations Bob Hayes
"I played for the world's greatest professional sports team in history. Once a Dallas Cowboy, always a Dallas Cowboy." - Bob Hayes
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by Raul Villaronga on Jul 31, 2009 8:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Amen brother!
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Jul 31, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just hacked a lung after he said that!
Watching Lilly take the ball from the QB like it was a cheesesteak
by psychodad on Jul 31, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense Sounds Great but...
I’m a little concerned about hearing the phrase “Romo over threw….”. It seems like the only guy he is hiting consistantly is (surprise) Witten. I hope this is just him working out the rust, bust how long should it take before we’re reading “Romo hits…” more than not? And it seems like he and Roy W. still aren’t on the same page.
Everything else from camp sounds encouraging; special teams, kicking, defense. It just seems like the offense is the dragging @ss a little bit. I hope they make some adjustments.
by MrScary on Jul 31, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Your a little concerned over a over thrown pass in training camp????
did you not read where the D was blitzing the whole time. He is going to go with the hot route when that happens, so if it’s witten ,then so be it. Romo and Roy will be fine, even Roy said they were not there yet but it’s getting close. Thats all it took for me. And as far as the O dragging ass, the D is always going to be ahead of the O in training camp. It happens every year on almost every team. Nobody knows our O like our D so they know whats coming most of the time.
by Capn B on Aug 1, 2009 7:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm liking what Mike Hamlin is showing
I thought he would be a solid player when we drafted him, nice to see he has a knack for making plays.
BTW, what about Ken Hamlin? I don’t believe I’ve read his name in any of the practice reports yet.
Thanks, as always, for the non filtered reporting Grizz.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Jul 31, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
that may be a good thing. it’s better than hearing about him getting beat deep by a third stringer….looking at you #41
by MdFan24 on Jul 31, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, maybe
I was just picturing him patrolling deep centerfield and with all the overthrows, I figured he’d get his hands on one. No big deal, just wondering.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Jul 31, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will hear K. Hamlin's name tomorrow
just watch
"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards
by nicholas.rodriguez on Aug 1, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I saw him get a pick or a pass breakup.
It was out of bounds, but he is still showing to be the secondary centerfielder we all know.
The season begins in 3...2...
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by Aaron Novinger on Aug 1, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess nows a good as time as
any to start posting again. Good to be back with all you guys.
by TARHEEL PAUL on Aug 1, 2009 12:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great to have you back with us man, I hope things are going well, as much as they can, on the home front.
by sduncan24 on Aug 1, 2009 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to be back
Sorry the smart one of the family is here, you can leave again. FATHEAD
by Capn B on Aug 1, 2009 7:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to have you back Paul!
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 1, 2009 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back, dude!
The season begins in 3...2...
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by Aaron Novinger on Aug 1, 2009 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome Home, My Man!!!
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Aug 1, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul, am I to assume your pet cat this season is Holley?
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back TP
Good to hear from you. Only a few weeks until the big game.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Aug 1, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good to have ya back, brotha
Superbowl, or BUST.
by .FRoST.USAF on Aug 2, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back man... Football is upon us!!!
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Aug 2, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Info..
starting to get really excited.. I have a feeling our secondary is going to put it down this year.
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by Wmillion on Aug 1, 2009 12:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Food for thought before i crash....
Word is Felix is really struggling fielding punts.
Am I the only one who is glad?
Im ok with him returning KOs, and Im completely on board with him being a key cog of the offense, but we’re pushing our luck by having him field punts too (yeah, i know we haven’t had a dynamic punt returner in years….so be it).
The offense wasn’t the same without him last year. There are plenty of opportunities to get him involved. if he cant field a punt, he cant field a punt. I’ll take a healthy felix on KO return and offense any day. Wade, sit him on punt returns and tell JG he gets more plays on offense.
by THEjarhead on Aug 1, 2009 1:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
its like wishing Miles Austin didnt play ST, so he wouldnt get hurt and be more productive as a WR last year
amen, your skills players shouldn’t be playing ST, I still remember I think it was parcells last year and he had T-New returning a punt and he got lit up so bad, he had to be walked off the field, and I was pulling my hair, why on earth would you have your best CB get exposed like this. Anyway, I’ll be perfectly happy if Felix stays healthy and executes his duties on offence.
by dcfanz on Aug 1, 2009 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My recollection
was Miles scoring a touchdown, then getting smashed on the ensuing kickoff coverage. With all the hungry stormtrooper rookies, we should be able to keep Austin off ST.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 1, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
I’d tolerate Crayton’s boring fair catches and two yard returns than have Felix injured again.
by illcowboy on Aug 1, 2009 2:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think there is a good chance...
that DeAngelo Smith can end up getting that spot if he makes the roster.
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Aug 1, 2009 8:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I like that they are giving him some practice at PR and I wouldn’t mind a preseason return or two, but until he gets it down pat keep him outta there for the reg season.
The season begins in 3...2...
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by Aaron Novinger on Aug 1, 2009 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In defense of Crayton
He does FC a lot, but he also averages 9 to 10 yds when he does return it.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Aug 1, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he doesn't put it on the ground
He was never horrible at punt returns, IMO. Just not spectacular. At least Crayton runs north and south instead of east and west like Pacrat.
by illcowboy on Aug 2, 2009 1:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
I’d like someone who could offer a little more at the position, but you could do alot worse than Fair Catch Crayton.
by The Immortal Iron Fist AKA AFB on Aug 2, 2009 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
somehow I think Felix is such an athlete
he’ll be able to figure out the punt handling with a little practice, and I kind of feel the same as kickoffs, the more you can get him the ball in the open field, whether it is on offense or special teams, the better. given that we don’t really have an obviously superior punt returner, I don’t mind that he’s at least in the mix for consideration.
I think we really need two punt returners, a safe returner and a dynamic returner, depending on the situation. Crayton is actually great for when we are protecting a lead or otherwise need above all else to be sure to avoid mistakes, make the fair catch, or make a 5 yard return without fumbling. But we need that other guy for when we need to break open a game, or flip field position. I hope that D. Smith can be that guy, but he’s a pretty big unknown and his college scouting reports indicates a higher than desired level of bad decision and fumbles. That’s something that can be coached up tho, so hopefully he’ll prove he can be the dynamic returner without being too high a turnover risk, and leave Felix for kick returns and offense.
by scottmaui on Aug 1, 2009 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am elated
and I wish he were struggling with kickoffs too! I know field position is important but I feel that not having Jones cost at least two games last year. The Washington game in which he got zero touches and the Arizona game. It’s going to be hard to keep Dangelo Smith unless he can beat out the Courtney Browns of the world for a position spot. Felix’s importance in the offense cannot be overstated. Let Stanbach return punts and kickoffs or Austin.
by jevans1729 on Aug 1, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I TOTALLY agree on the Felix question...
With TO gone, he is most likely our greatest offensive play-maker. Can you imagine LT back returning punts? I don’t like the risk/reward on that at all. I also hated seeing Newman back there. Crayton I can accept, if only because the guys knocking on his door are in his league.
DeAngelo Smith or BUST.
Tar Heels = National Champs in Basketball ... #1 in Baseball ... Top 10 this year in Football?
by DalaiLuke on Aug 1, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is LT a better RB than Deon was CB?
Not by much. If by chance Felixis is “one of those guys”, as in one of those uncanny good punt returners like Deon, Devon Hester, D Hall, etc then you would have to play him there. Otherwise, I’d not risk it.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 1, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deion
had an uncanny knack of avoiding tackles — from both sides of the ball.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 1, 2009 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't uncanny
the dude HATED contact…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 1, 2009 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why
he was so good at avoiding it — coming and going.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 1, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh
no doubt about it.
I saw him lifting werights on his little show and he looked ridiculous. Just not his deal…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 1, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They hire
linebackers for that stuff.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 1, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll be happy if
dangelo smith can win that position… i’m not all against having crayton catch inside the 20 tho, he’s never screwed us as far as a safe returner is concerned..
by CowboysFan4Life on Aug 1, 2009 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Super coverage, Grizz
I feel as if I am seeing every snap in practice.
I am glad the defense is dominating right now. It will give the offense incentive to step up their game and play against (what I hope will become) one of the best Ds in the league this year.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 1, 2009 8:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grizz is the best, no question about it
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stanback Missing Saturday Morning Practice
Seems to be hurt. Nick Eatman report
by One.Cool.Customer on Aug 1, 2009 9:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, what a snakebit kid, just a shame
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
any news on
gurode and his shotgun snaps?
have they been on target or is he still having problems getting it back there?
by CowboysFan4Life on Aug 1, 2009 10:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For the most part they've been on target
I did see a floater today though.
by Dave Halprin on Aug 1, 2009 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
I think we can safely assume that Stanbreak is not going to be back this season. Maybe Manny or Jefferson.
by DCowboy on Aug 1, 2009 10:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But you never know
what’s going to happen with this kid, I remember a guy by the name of Jimmy Smith that started somewhat similar and he is probably going to be in the HOF.
by DCowboy on Aug 1, 2009 10:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 things I've taken from this camps practices
Our backup line is terrible
Bobby C. is going to surprise people (in a good way)
Stanback pisses me off
by sublimezg on Aug 1, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
our OL depth has always been terrible
Carp will be our nickel backer but that shouldn’t surprise anyone. If he would actually shed a block from an OL, that would surprise me.
Stanback is a snake bit kid
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 1, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WELCOME FORMER BOYS BLOG/B&S REPORT PEEPS
Its good to be amongst the fans of Americas Team and the folks that I remember from the old blog days!!!!!!
"No room for toe dippers....."
by Lowdaddy on Aug 1, 2009 11:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stand BACK!!!
Im not gonna lie I was in Oxnard last year for camp and I was in love with this kid’s effort and athleticism! He looked both dynamic and impressive. WHY CANT HE STAY HEALTHY!?!?!? All he’s ever done is Stanbach (Stand back and let all the other WRs get the reps)
"No room for toe dippers....."
by Lowdaddy on Aug 1, 2009 11:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get Well Isaiah
He looked better than Austin at the start of camp last year. It was Austin that had the dropsies early on. Let’s hope he makes a recovery similar to Austin last year…as soon as he’s physically healthy again that is.
"No room for toe dippers....."
by Lowdaddy on Aug 1, 2009 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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