Raiders Cheat Sheet: It's About THESE Guys
by Rafael Vela on Aug 11, 2009 8:45 PM CDT
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There will be much to glean from Thursday's Raiders game, provided you don't obsess over the first team.
Tony Romo and the first team offense and Demarcus Ware and the first team defense will get two series, if other preseason games are any guide. This means they'll get somewhere between six to fifteen snaps, depending on their effectiveness or ineffectiveness.
This also means that by 9:20 pm CT Thursday night, the starters will have lost their pads and will be sipping gatorade on the sideline. Unless you're planning on bailing on the broadcast, or don't want a letdown, get ready to watch these guys, because the 2nd and 3rd quarters will belong to them:
2nd Offense
- QB: Jon Kitna, 3
- RBs: Felix Jones, 28/Tashard Choice, 23
- FB: Deon Anderson, 34
- TEs: Martellus Bennett, 80/John Phillips, 89
- LT: Doug Free, 68
- LG: Montrae Holland, 64
- C: Cory Proctor, 71
- RG: Greg Isander, 62
- RT: Pat McQuistan, 77
- WRs: Sam Hurd, 17/Miles Austin, 19/Isaiah Stanback, 86
We all have plenty to study with this group. Kitna has much better arm strength than the departed Brad Johnson, but how accurate will he be? He looked out of sync with his new receivers much of the time. How well does John Phillips block when leading a running back up the gut? Deon Anderson has been dinged up,so Phillips may get lots of lead blocking chances. If he can neutralze ILBs the Cowboys have themselves a 7th round find.
How well does Doug Free block unaided on pass plays? Is Montrae Holland more than big? Can he create movement on DTs? Has Pat McQuistan improved at all or is he a placeholder until Robert Brewster returns?
Can Sam Hurd and Miles Austin translate their promising camp performances into a real game? Can Isaiah Stanback continue to make plays, as he was this past weekend, and secure the 5th receiver spot?
2nd Defense
- DE -- Stephen Bowen, 72
- NT -- Junior Siavii, 78
- DE -- Jason Hatcher, 97
- OLB -- Victor Butler, 57
- ILB -- Bobby Carpenter, 54
- ILB -- Jason Williams, 58
- OLB -- Brandon Williams, 59
- CB -- D'Angelo Smith, 31
- SS -- Michael Hamlin, 36
- FS -- Alan Ball
- CB -- Mike Mickens, 33
- Nickel CB -- Ball, 20
The corners on this list may have to wait a bit later than the rest to play. WIth Mike Jenkins and Terence Newman sitting out the game, backups Courtney Brown and Orlando Scandrick will start. The coaches may want to work those two more than two series.
Their groupmates have plenty of questions to address. Can Junior Siavii anchor the line? Can Bobby Carpenter play the run as well as he has played the pass this camp? Can any of the three rookie linebackers step forward? The two ends have run hot and cold. Jason Williams seemed to be getting a feel for the pro game, but he's still an erratic rookie.
Can any of the Brown/Mickens/Smith corner trio show something? When all the corners were healthy, Scandrick and the two starters looked ready for real games. No other CB distinguished himself, though Ball started to make plays late last week once he was given some reps in the slot. (He played FS exclusvely the first ten days or so.)
Ignore the score folks. I don't think Wade Phillips will call a blitz-free game, but the objective is to assess playing ability. If you go blitz crazy, or go too deep into your offensive playbook, you're putting scheme above ability. All you get is confirmation that your schemes can confuse 1st and 2nd year players, but no evidence whether those guys can actually play.
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by Fighter15 on Aug 11, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope we don't see much of
Jones, Choice, Bennett, or Austin. Let the guys who are fighting for roster spots battle it out and keep the rest safe.
We probably won’t see the Cricket since he is hurt. Is it possible that we don’t keep any FB and put a TE in the backfield when needed. With 3 QB’s, 3 Kickers and a LS, something has to give on the roster.
by JimmyJohnson on Aug 11, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You have to have a RB on the field, JJ.
If you don’t want Felix or Choice out there, who are you suggesting we play?
Some people on this board seem terrified of putting Felix in any game action for fear he gets injured. He’s an NFL player! He’s going to get hit at some point! I understand being cautious, but kid gloves have gotta come off at some point. He’s not even our starting RB. He has to be out there in practice and preseason playing just like everyone else. He’s a second year guy who saw very limited action in Year 1, he could use the reps with the offense.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Aug 11, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FB wise
I’d like to see what Shwapp’s all about… that guy is huuuge.
Superbowl, or BUST.
by .FRoST.USAF on Aug 12, 2009 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’ve read some intriguing things about his blocking ability.
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
by 24Hz on Aug 12, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if
that’s the sound you hear when he blocks…
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 12, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schwapp? LOL . .
it took me a moment, but I got it!
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
by 24Hz on Aug 12, 2009 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want them hurt in a game that doesn't count
They’ve shown they can play. And they don’t need preseason games to get ready – esp. the first preseason game. Besides, any sign of soreness in Felix’s toe or an injury to Choice’s shoulder is reason to rest them and get them back to 100% before the start of a 16 (hopefully 19) game grind.
Who plays? I don’t care, Put Lattimore out there for the whole game. Force Coleman to rush back from his injury to play… Hell, let Buehler tote the rock and see what he can do.
by JimmyJohnson on Aug 12, 2009 6:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have to take some hits sometime.
And, I’m sure they are ready to knock the tar out of someone besides themselves for a change. I lived for Friday nights when I played H.S. football. I got sick and tired of playing against the same people all week long, bring me some MEAT!!!!!
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Aug 12, 2009 6:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is a purpose to preseason games
As Raf has indicated, we won’t really know how our units measure up until we see them against other teams in at least limited action.
Putting Lattimore or Buehler (really?) out there at RB for a whole game does nothing for us.
It’s the NFL. Felix is going to have to get hit at some point. And based on the current preseason format, some of those hits will come in preseason games. You can limit them, but let’s be serious here.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Aug 12, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
Everyone is so scared to let Felix play, I get that it’s the pre-season, but let’s be serious, if he can’t get through 3-4 touches in a pre-season game he wasn’t going to last 16 games anyhow.
Were not going to over work him, but you’ve got to let him play some. If Choice’s shoulder is fine the same goes for him, now if he’s hurt I can understand not playing him.
This first game I don’t expect to see starters for too long, but the 2nd team needs to play quite a bit to show what they have. Jason Williams, Doug Free, there are alot of guys with something to prove, injuries are apart of the game and they happen. We all want to be healthy in a month but you can’t just throw out your PS players all pre-season, doesn’t work that way.
On a side note I hope Roy gets a few balls thrown to him, you know people will overreact if he doesn’t get any, just a few slants would be nice to see his explosiveness with the ball in his hands.
by LonghornsLegend on Aug 12, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I promise you
Felix wants to play. They all do.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you. Let the guys get some reps. If they don't play football during the preseason, they won't be in game shape
when the season starts.
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by CowboyMan on Aug 12, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pray for health
Let’s get everyone through the 4 preseason games intact. I like our roster right now and minimal guys going down before Tampa Bay in Sept would be wonderful.
Larry Allen benched 700 pounds. That is Leonard Davis times two.
by Tim Wilson on Aug 11, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
No injuries (knocking on wood)
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Aug 11, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
coaches gotta be more smart this year
Kozier went down in the 4th quarter of a pre-season game last year.
still haven’t figured that out.
by THEjarhead on Aug 11, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurd went down in a preseason game too
And he looked like he was ready to bust out last year. The truth, however, is that these guys have to play. Every team has to put their players out there in preseason, and we’re no different. It’s each and every player’s responsibility to try and stay in control of his body out there. Stay out of awkward positions. In football it’s hit or be hit. This is something Barber understands. So let’s get to hittin’.
I don't believe in team motivation. I believe in getting a team prepared so it knows it will have the necessary confidence when it steps on a field and be prepared to play a good game.
Tom Landry
by White Wolf on Aug 11, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Special teams
Besides the backup OT’s and LB’s performances, I’m most interested to see what the ST looks like under DeCamillas.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Aug 11, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would enjoy seeing
a few kickoffs for touchback.
"Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain
by BlueZombie on Aug 11, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
I want to see how well they cover returns this year, too.
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
by 24Hz on Aug 12, 2009 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fire Phillips...
Wade Phillips might be the most boring man in Texas. Neither Phillips nor Romo have won a playoff game, with numerous attempts. What’s wrong with the Cowboys? It’s the head coach stupid.
by Montecito Tex on Aug 11, 2009 11:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh, I thought it was
Jessica Simpson.
by greatwhitenorth on Aug 12, 2009 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol, where did this come from?
How many sacks did Phillips’ boring defense rack up last year?
by ChrisRichey on Aug 12, 2009 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it's
Rowdy, stupid.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 12, 2009 1:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't call two attempts numerous
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 12, 2009 7:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They all took the bait Tex
You won again
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bashing Tex is part of a Cowboy bloggers training camp.
As much as it pains me to say, Its become a tradition.
I find the harder I work, the luckier I get. Thomas Jefferson
by squidlo97 on Aug 12, 2009 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now
that jessica’s gone, he needs a new bashing dummy. I guess it’s Wade now.
Sugar ... water .... and, of course, purple.
by what_the_crap on Aug 12, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Montecito Tex
On a good day
"old's cool"
by CounterEMF on Aug 12, 2009 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Tex is laughing at that
It’s a good one
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS:
Wade Phillips in one word… uninspiring
by Montecito Tex on Aug 11, 2009 11:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You must have heard them talking on TheFan yesterday afternoon.
What do you want? A coach or an entertainer?
Of course, Big Bill was both, but that’s pretty rare.
Coach Landry wasn’t known for how entertaining his press conferences were. In fact, besides giving out the injury report and answering questions about the preceding game on Tuesdays, Tom was in his office playing with Xs and Os. Many thought he was boring, uninspiring.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Aug 12, 2009 6:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't hear that
C’mon, lighten up. I was just pointing out one of the corniest lines ever used in a pep talk. I am a Wade Phillips fan. I have no doubt our Defense will be one of the top in the league.
by JimmyJohnson on Aug 12, 2009 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I was responding to Montecito Tex, but I do
enjoy the Bob Seeger reference. From “Against the Wind”.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Aug 12, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PS:
Montecito Tex in one word…. annoying
by CowboysFan4Life on Aug 12, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The new single note in Tex's horn has been sounded
When you only have four working synapses, it takes a while for another always already shopworn idea to come forward.
To paraphrase Carly SImon, Tex is so vain, he probably thinks this line is original, or clever.
by Rafael Vela on Aug 12, 2009 12:35 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
he clearly thinks the song is about him...
by Rafael Vela on Aug 12, 2009 1:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it clearly is about him
Tex makes one of his typical 2 sentence provacative posts and you all react like a bunch of caged dogs at feeding time at the kennel. It works everytime.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
idiocy does have that affect on us.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 12, 2009 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't exactly call most of the responses brilliant
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like a bunch of knees jerking
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha! Nice
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 12, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too funny!
And no, nobody in particular
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess this is the theme for the new season...
I agree with Tex, we should dump WP and Romo, and start McGee until Vick clears his 6 game suspension….
by rha on Aug 12, 2009 7:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where is Jessica Simpson and Drew Henson when we need them?
at least they kept Tex occupied….
by rha on Aug 12, 2009 7:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that second string O-line could start for most other teams!!
OK, even typing it and putting in the exclamation marks didn’t help. That’s a sad, sad looking line up.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 12, 2009 7:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I think we can/should replace the whole bunch (except maybe Free and Holland) with waiver wire fodder. When there is no talent, you have to start over. And I can’t believe there won’t be somebody out there who is an upgrade over these guys.
by JimmyJohnson on Aug 12, 2009 7:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Keep the bottom of the roster churning.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Aug 12, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think you realize how threadbare the OL waiver wire is this type of year.
Nobody releases an OL if they have the most remote chance of making a roster.
I’m not saying Cory Proctor is great, but I assure you if he were waived tomorrow at least half a dozen teams would put in claims for him. Probably more
by Rafael Vela on Aug 12, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sad but true
we had 12 draft picks and took 1 OL … my only complaint about this draft
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
by DalaiLuke on Aug 13, 2009 5:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why?
there were only a handful of OL in the draft who could have contributed this year and they were all selected ahead of us.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 13, 2009 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with DalaiLuke
You have to take some number of those guys because only a percentage will pan out. I consider line the most important spot in football, offense or defense, so I think you have to invest more there than anywhere.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 13, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are right.
There are half a million men out there who have the build to be an offensive lineman, and about 1000 with the talent and about 500 of those have the drive with about 200 who have the opportunity. Meaning? You are going to have to kiss a lot of frogs to find those princes.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Aug 13, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
we haven’t given up kissing the frogs we already have.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 13, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that as well
I was pointing out that even if we drafted several OL this year, the chances are they wouldn’t have helped our depth this season because OL, especially ones drafted in the middle to late rounds, are developmental projects that take a few years to see the field.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 13, 2009 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the difference?
They took 10 other developmental type guys this year at other positions, so why not get a couple at OL? Here’s what I mean:
Jason Williams – project
Robert Brewster – project
Stephen McGee – project
Brandon Williams – project
DeAngelo Smith – project or longshot
Michael Hamlin – project or longshot
David Buehler – specialty player
Stephen Hodge – project
John Phillips – 3rd Stringer at best
Mike Mickens – project or longshot
Manuel Johnson – project or longshot.
Only Phillips and maybe Brandon Williams will get on the field for anything besides special teams barring injuries this year. Victor Butler appears to be the only rookie that may contribute more than just giving a guy a breather for a play or two. Most of these guys will get replaced in a couple of years by other late round bottom of the roster types, if they even make the team. So why not take a chance on a couple of OL prospects? Did we really need 4 linebackers, 3 safeties, and a WR that had virtually no chance of making the team?
by Baked Potato Soup on Aug 13, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
anyone picked at the bottom has a “realistic” shot at the team. But, like you BPS I would like to see some more OL looked at in those slots too. You might find yourself a gem.
When did I become a Cowboy fan? When my mom told me I was.
by GunsUp on Aug 13, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying we shouldn't have
but obviously the Cowboys felt the need to bolster the ST unit as well as depth in our LB and DB corp.
We didn’t have enough picks to create depth at every position. I’m sure next year the Cowboys will target OL early and often.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 13, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's right
our defensive backfield and ST was our bigger need.
Keep doing what you been doing, keep getting what you been getting.
by OskieOskie on Aug 13, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice post BPS
To me, the most puzzling pick is John Phillips. 3rd Stringer at BEST! How can you possibly tell me there were no potential O-Line projects left to be drafted? The same can be said for Manual Johnson; though at least here we were trying to find a guy that could move up the depth chart – Phillips has NO chance.
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
by DalaiLuke on Aug 14, 2009 6:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope they don't get somebody hurt
Can you imagine being a QB or RB behind that line? I’m breaking into a sweat just thinking about it.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can't expect to be 10 deep on the OL...
Who has an abundance of quality offensive linemen just sitting around? Odds are (as a group) our backups are as good as anyone elses..
by rha on Aug 12, 2009 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
Of course no team is 10 deep but I don’t think Dallas’ 2nd group is as strong as most other teams.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're about average
I agree. I think our 2nd group on the O-Line is like most 2nd groups in the league: not good enough to be full-time starters. I can’t think of too many teams in the league with great backups that could be starting on other teams (those that do, they don’t have them for long). I also think our starting five is an above average group…when they are healthy. I can’t help but remember the opening game against Cleveland last year when Romo could have bent over to tie his cleats and still had enough time to get a pass off. If we stay healthy, we’ll be in good shape. We lose one starter, it’ll be tough. Lose two and, well, you get the idea.
by cbru31 on Aug 12, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
Doomsday returns... Wade Phillips style.
by DalaiLuke on Aug 13, 2009 5:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could be right
i don’t study other rosters as much as Dallas’, but I think they could have and should have been building toward the future better than this. Teams win and lose because of offensive and defensive lines and the focus instead has been just about everywhere else.
Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty and the pig loves it.
by dunkman on Aug 12, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but I'd like to be 8 deep.
I’m hoping Free’s one of those, and maybe one of the young guards (Travis Bright, my pet cat?) shows something over the next few weeks, but I still don’t feel comfortable.
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
by 24Hz on Aug 12, 2009 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe 2 out of 5 is all you could expect
It’s obviously pretty tough to develop young OL. If Free and one other is a capable back up, maybe that’s not bad. The reports on Free sound decent this year. I’ve heard everything from decent/OK to some very good days.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and I'll definitely be interested to see
Montrae Holland this preseason. Reports have not been encouraging, but we’ll see if he can get his act together.
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
by 24Hz on Aug 12, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back-up O-Line
I’d love to have the Eagles O-Line depth. As much heat as Winston Justice gets for his bad game (REALLY BAD GAME) against Osi, I’d love to have guys like Max Jean Gilles, Nick Cole and Justice as backups. Even if Shawn Andrews doesn’t come back, they’ll still have a good O-Line. Could you imagine if we lost Leonard Davis?
Cory Proctor on the field is a scary thought. I’m amazed that he’s still with the team (especially after failing to get out of his stance and giving up a safety against the Giants last season).
Flozell Adams played through some significant injuries last season, and we have to believe (until proven otherwise) that his sub-par performance was still better than what the coaches expected from Free.
McQuistan seemed to have some promise at first, but moves like he’s wearing shoes that are 5 sizes too big for him and the best we can hope for out of him is to be the backup RT.
I’d love to see Proctor and McQuistan get upgraded by some veterans who get cut from other teams, even if they don’t have future potential; it’s not like Proctor or McQuistan will be starters in the future…Still holding onto the possibility that Free will eventually be a player…
So pardon my disposition; why should I listen to a system that never listened to me?
by NICK L on Aug 12, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sad when or biggest hopes are on a guy because we don't really know anything about him.
The ones who have been in the games and we’ve seen them play completly dash our hopes.
by bad knees on Aug 12, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's why the iggles have depth:
2008 Round 4 OG Mike McGlynn, Round 6 OG Mike Gibson
2006 Round 2 OT Winston Justice, Round 4 OG Max Jean-Gilles
2005 Round 4 OT Todd Herremans, Round 5 OG Scott Young, Round 6 OT Calvin Armstrong
2004 Round 1 OT Shawn Andrews, Round 4 OT Trey Darilek, Round 7 OG Adrien Clarke, Round 7 C Dominic Furio
etc.
They really load up on OLine in the draft.
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
by 24Hz on Aug 12, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
I’d love to see Proctor and McQuistan get upgraded by some veterans who get cut from other teams, even if they don’t have future potential; it’s not like Proctor or McQuistan will be starters in the future…Still holding onto the possibility that Free will eventually be a player…
I doubt at this point there’s much hope that an upgrade to Proctor will become available. But I could see an upgrade to McQ possible. I’m also still hoping Free shows this pre-season that he can handle the back-up LT spot. So far the reports from camp sound like he’s better than last season. The next 4 games will be the test.
Training Camp '09 = Mega Thunder Dome....80 men enter, 53 men leave.
by APerfectStar on Aug 12, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be the reason McGee has his nick. Ya think?
got to get rid of it quick, I just wonder what kind of quality reps he is getting. Not that I think he is starter material right now, but one has to wonder about such things.
by bad knees on Aug 12, 2009 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like he's struggled a lot in camp
Probably in that overwhelmed stage.
by StillHateTheGiants on Aug 12, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude, McGee is greener than grass
you have to give him at least 2-3 years before he feels comfortable with the speed of the pro game.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on Aug 12, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duh, just wondering if having better people along the line might not help?
or maybe that’s just the reality that Dallas QBs have to live with until they quit drafting specialists and start drafting quality linemen. Not saying we didn’t need the CBs or RBs or TEs or what ever, but even the blind man saw the real weakness of this team years ago
by bad knees on Aug 12, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Romo
Doesn’t go 10 for 10 this game, we should trade him.. JK.. Can’t wait for the Boys game tomorrow!
by VA Dallas Fan on Aug 12, 2009 9:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same haha
I’m getting Madden at midnight then watching the game when its on at 2AM…i’m just so excited for football especially Cowboys Football!
"Aw Shucks" - Wade Phillips
by MrMinority on Aug 12, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be reading the play by play from nfl.com :(
by bad knees on Aug 12, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's okay for regular season games, as it may be all you can do to get any info at all, with the F'ing blackout rules as they are. But for preseason,
I’d get out of the house for a while, see the highlights, and read this blog later on.
Family, Friends, Cowboys, Beer & BBQ. Life is good!
by CowboyMan on Aug 12, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why Tex reminds me of Omar from The Wire:
1. You either love or hate him
2. Every once in a while, he randomly pops up out of nowhere and everyone starts screaming
3. He’s a narcissist
4. His comments on Romo’s body type and obsession with People magazine covers has to make you wonder…
Here’s to our very own “stick up kid”
So pardon my disposition; why should I listen to a system that never listened to me?
by NICK L on Aug 12, 2009 10:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My eyes
will be on the OL . The OL played like crap the second half of last season. I am hoping one of the young guys (Free) can step up.
by tyler2 on Aug 12, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm recording the 11:00pm nflnet replay and will watch it sometime Friday.
Too busy and too tired to stay up and watch it. If I still lived in the Bay Area I’d probably be at the game. My sister is a Raders fan, she lives in Montana. I’ll call her tomorrow and tell her why the Cowboys will cream the Raiders. She’ll have a different opinion of course.
As for our starters, I’m looking forward to seeing a well run offense and a stone wall defense. Also, I’d like to see all the backup prospects do well.
Family, Friends, Cowboys, Beer & BBQ. Life is good!
by CowboyMan on Aug 12, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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