Dallas Cowboys Draft 2010: And Now A Caveat
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 11:31 AM CDT
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I understand Dallas Cowboys fans' exuberance over Dez Bryant's selection in the NFL Draft's first round. I feel it myself. Now, let's all take a breath and prevent it from crossing the line into irrational exuberance.
Bryant has the physical skill set to be a super star. He also has a documented learning disability which will impede his development. How much, or for how long? That will depend on his coaching and dedication. Dallas has an exemplary mentor in Ray Sherman. Judging from the grudge Bryant carried after being pilloried for everything from his tardiness to his public speaking style to his alleged divo-like behavior, the dedication appears there.
Beyond all that, keep this firmly in mind Dez Bryant will be a rookie NFL wide receiver. Those guys don't perform well. Their adjustments are extreme. Big-time college receiver may have faced blue chip corners once or twice a season. In the pros, they'll face one or two every week. They'll see press coverage they never faced at school. The game will be faster, the coverages more confusing and varied. The mental preparation will be several degrees harder and the season 25 to 33% longer.
Breakout rookie seasons are rare. I'll repeat a stat I ground out weeks ago - only three rookies in the last decade have topped 1000 yards. You can count the number of rookies who surpassed 900 yards on your fingers. Our expectations have been skewed somewhat because three rookies on divisional rivals put up three of the best rookie campaigns the last two seasons:
- DeSean Jackson, '08 -- 62 catches 912 yards
- Hakeem Nicks, '09 -- 47 catches, 790 yards
- Jeremy Maclin, '09 -- 55 catches, 762 yards
Michael Irvin was the most polished, most NFL-ready rookie receiver I ever saw. He scored a touchdown in his first game against Pittsburgh and ran routes like a salty veteran. Here was his line when that season concluded:
- Michael Irvin, '88 -- 32 catches, 654 yards.
The NFL will humble you. The very, very best receivers usually explode in their second seasons. Fantasy owners know this, but the more casual can miss this fact of NFL life. It should temper the fevers of those ready to put Roy Williams on the street. I'm sure Jerry Jones isn't thrilled about paying his inflated salary, but he's probably weighed the cost of paying Williams against the payout a Super Bowl appearance can bring. Today, the Dallas Cowboys need Roy Williams, even if only to be the good-but-not-great number two.
Dez Bryant excites, but Dez Bryant should not be counted upon in 2010. Cowboys fans should hope he provides early excitement as a kick returner, as Felix Jones did in '08, and that he settles into the receiver rotation at some time, any time, during the season. A line similar to Hicks' or Maclin's, 35-45 catches, for 600 to 700 yards, would be outstanding.
Keep that big smile you have on your face, ladies and gentlemen of Cowboys Nation. Go out and buy an 88 "Bryant" jersey if you're so inclined.
Save the crazy, however, for 2011.
A Programming Note: Check in later this afternoon for a One.Cool.Customer piece on rivals' responses to the Dez Bryant pick and a piece by me on 2nd round prospects. We'll also go live at 6 pm ET to blog the 2nd round countdown to the Cowboys' pick.
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WE DO NOT HAVE A THIRD ROUND PICK
WE GAVE THIS CLOWN NUMBER 88 TO WEAR
FORGET DUCASSE
FORGET SPIKES
FORGET WALTON
MAYBE ALLEN?? but can’t make a move
MAYBE BURNETT?? but we can’t make a move
forget this…i want plays and magic year one from this guy!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS??? There’s even a couple of tackles left and hold the phone…we have two fourth rounders to volley…
WHERE DID MY SOCKS JUST GO
Don't Write it Off Yet
We still have a guy named Marcus Spears that could fetch a 3rd. We have other expendable players we can package with a 4th to move up.
There are options.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Apr 23, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Hold on!!!!!!!!!
Guy did u watch the same draft i watch?
I saw a hand full of player fall into the 2nd round that could have ben taken in the first…Take that plus the regular 2nd round players we was expecting …
Dallas is still in good position to wait and c… just like they did with DEZ
I wouldn’t be surprise if they traded out the 2ND for sum 3’s
This is a great Draft a lot of talent…. with alot of bad drafting that is going on i believe Dallas will be okay.
settle down, Bevis
you sound like some kind of a wuss…
Bryant is an amazing player. He will contribute right away on kick returns. This is going to be his best aspect this year.
Your socks are under your mommy’s dresser.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
by HudBaby on Apr 23, 2010 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LMAO
You just played the Bevis card…outstanding…. rec’d.
FEAR the STAR.
"You have been banned from Bleeding Green Nation" -JasonB
weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:26 AM CDT up reply actions
i feel like were dead locked with this
Someone explain to me how we can shore up our other needs with what’s left.
by elFURIOSOpozo on Apr 23, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Trading players may be in the mix
Relax, it’s still very early in the draft.
Let the chips fall where they may
Ok, I just have to ask..
To all the people who, for what ever reason, don’t like this pick…
Who would you have taken at 27?
You aint been around in awhile, maybe you haven't heard........I don't shine shoes no more
Traded down for some solid depth for Friday
Here’s my board for today (yes, it’s small):
Morgan Burnett
Nate Allen
Brandon Spikes
Vlad Ducasse
JD Walton
How many of those guys do you think we could’ve scooped up today with a power play down?
by elFURIOSOpozo on Apr 23, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
QUINCYYYY
i will never ever be happy with things that you say more than 98.8% now…
You jinxed everything…
Uh, is quincyyyy here?
Have you stopped drinking since the pick?
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
NO...i haven't showered either
I blacked out when Iupati and Pouncey got scooped up back to back
by elFURIOSOpozo on Apr 23, 2010 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
That Hurt
that hurt a lot
But Dez is a more than awesome consolation prize.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Apr 23, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Dez was top 5 on Dallas board
that’s not a “consolation prize.”
that’s winning the frackin’ lottery.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Where Did You Hear That?
In the post-draft press conference, Jerry confirmed he was top ten but when asked would not answer whether he was top five. That doesn’t mean he wasn’t in the top five—fun with double negatives—but that did not positively put him in the top five.
Unless of course, you’ve heard from one of your sources to the contrary.
I've got my sources
Jerry won’t talk because he blabbed about Emmitt being a top five pick once upon a time and got a nasty holdout when Mr. Smith’s agent insisted he get paid in line with that rating.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he's to to balance convincing the fans he got great value
without costing himself a few million in a signing bonus if he brags TOO much.
I don't doubt Dez was top 5 on the Dallas board.
Goose said a few weeks ago that Jerry loves the kid.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
many people had Dez as top 5
before he got ragged on before the draft
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I got back to Mayock, who said it last night
‘when you watch the tape, this is a top 5 player.’
Is he a risk? Maybe, but at 24, a much lower risk.
With the support team, and considering he has no substance abuse or criminal record, he’s a much better risk than most.
How does he compare as a player to Michael Crabtree? Will he hold out like Crabtree? Getting picked at 24 instead of 10 makes it less likely.
And Crabtree produced once he showed up. And I think Bryant has a higher ceiling eventually.
Mayock said Bryant reminds him of Andre Johnson
This is why I don’t care what Dallas passed up, or gave up (not much) to get him. This gives Dallas the best WR core since AZ had everyone healthy (3 seasons ago?)
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Matt Mosley is reporting that Dez
Was Number 8 on the Draft Board for the Cowboys. Number 8 at the 24 spot is extremely good value. This guy will be someone to watch. He will contribute this year in Special Teams and as the slot eventually. I give him 45 catches, 700 yards, and 5 TDs receiving. Next year though, watch out. We will have 2 1000 yard receivers. I’m getting excited just thinking about it.
see Crayton, Patrick and Carter, Cris and Rice, Jerry
who moved inside when San Fran went three wide.
it's evil to match up Jerry Rice, often vs the 3rd CB
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
that's the idea
It’s painful, but think back to ’95. Marc Trestman put him inside and Rice got Darrin Smith and Bill Bates in matchups.
You know the results of that.
Dez Bryant, Member of the Boards
Scott Wright: No. 5
SI.com: No. 6
Rick Gosselin: No. 10
Scout, Inc: No. 11
CBSsports: No. 15
by One.Cool.Customer on Apr 23, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Raf, any owners of the 88 Antonio Bryant jersey could just recycle it if they still have one.
Someone joked that JJ had Dez take No 88 because he had a lot of old Bryant jerseys he needed to unload ;-)
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
that was hilarious
that guy could probably do standup, being that quick.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I hoped they would give Dez #13.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
I AM ALL FOR DIVO LIKE BEHAVIOR!!!
lol I love it
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 11:39 AM CDT reply actions
To be fair, in 1988 Michael Irvin got to play with Steve Peueller
and Kelvin Martin and Ray Alexander and no TE threat. Herschel was good but that passing offense struggled mightily all season.
Meanwhile, the 3 NFC East rookie WR’s all got to play with seasoned QBs and good running attacks and solid fellow WRs.
I think its fortunate that Dez Bryant is coming into a situation where he won’t have to carry the load, where he can take some time to learn, and where he can watch his fellow offensive skill players score a ton of points or gain a ton of yards.
Irvin was almost too good in '88
He caught two long TD passes against the Redskins in the season finale in RFK, when Dallas upset them. That win temporarily put the Cowboys into the 2nd draft slot, until the Packers beat the Cardinals later that afternoon and gave it back.
I remember yelling at the TV, “Irvin, you’re going to fate yourself to five more years of Pelleur if you don’t stop it!”
It all turned out well.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Good point, it's not a fair comparison with Romo as Bryant's QB
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:35 AM CDT up reply actions
divo?
Devo? whip it? divo? a knockoff version of tivo?
"Let me tell you sumthin' son ! an ass whippin' hurts no matter what kinda shape your in ! " Stone Cold Steve Austin
divo = male diva
it’s in the urban dictionary. Check it out
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
It would be funny to get all the divo receivers
Moss, Ocho-cinco, T.O. etc. to pose with those tiered Devo hats and record a jingle:
Are we not men?
We are Di-vo!
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree
I don’t expect huge things this year from Dez. I think he’ll have a year like Nicks had last year. But I still love the pick.
oh, and I hate the Patriots. 3 2nd round picks today? A-holes.
they're going to take someone we want in the 2nd
book it.
by NerdVernacular on Apr 23, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
luckily, aside from CBs
most of their’s and our needs do not intercept. They need OLBs, ILBs, and already selected a quality CB
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
oh you know it
I can see the Eagles taking one of the safeties, too. I really hope Jerry can trade up, but I doubt he will.
as long as the Eagles don't land Burnett or Allen
I’m happy.
by NerdVernacular on Apr 23, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Mike Lombardi was just talking
about how the Eagles like Burnett, and might take him with one of their 2 2nd rounders.
EXACTLY
And we do not have the ammunition to make a move and block
by elFURIOSOpozo on Apr 23, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
how do you know this?
and how would staying at 27 have changed anything? You’re overreacting.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Sam Hurd on the blocks
Even if we use Sam Hurd, which i Fan Shot’d btw, can we really make a move to add a second or actually have a third? it seems like too big of a stretch to me.
by elFURIOSOpozo on Apr 23, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions
sam hurd is worth a hunk of cheese
kraft cheese to be precise. take off your cowboys-colored glasses and think what you’d give up to get him if you’re on another team. absolutely nothing, and a veteran minimum salary.
crayton might be able to fetch a little something, but i wanna keep him. i wanna see a 4-wide of roy, dez, miles, pat + witten. omggggg
so anyone got a decent list of falling players?
I was going to look at Rick Gosslin’s board and take off drafted players, maybe will get a chance this afternoon
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 11:46 AM CDT reply actions
Here's some players left on Gosselin's board with his ranking:
Safety: Taylor Mays (33); Nate Allen (39); Chad Jones (74); Major Wright (89); TJ Ward (97).
OT: Charles Brown (44); Bruce Campbell (60); Vladimir Ducasse (66); Selvish Capers (95).
CB: Chris Cook (43); Dominique Franks (57); Jerome Murphy (61); Javier Arenas (64); Aaron Spievey (82); Myron Lewis (87); Brandon Ghee (96).
Scott in Austin
by scottc12345 on Apr 23, 2010 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Dallas might take Sean Lee, JMO
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Tex 4 Dez
Inspired, calculated, and a well-played hand. The pairing of Bryant and Austin creates the best young receiving core in the NFC East – better than Maclin and Jackson. The cupboard is now stocked at WR, RB and TE. Jason Garret is set up for a nice run as head coach starting in 2011.
The world must be coming to an end
I actually agree with something Tex is saying! At least until the last sentence.
Todd McShay has us taking Al Woods in the 2nd
Kiper has us taking Burnett.
I hope to God Kiper is right.
Kiper has
Burnett, Nate Allen, and Ducasse still on the board when we pick. Nice!
Only OL or Safety McShay has on the board still when we pick is Bruce Campbell.
did Kipe redo his mock for today (2-3 rounds)?
is there a link?
by elFURIOSOpozo on Apr 23, 2010 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Same here
My guess: make a hard run at Allen or Burnett in the second
Then take linemen bottom of third/ mid fourth like Selvish Capers, Tony Washington, Ramon Harewood, and Marshall Newhouse.
by One.Cool.Customer on Apr 23, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
That would be acceptable, right?
Dez Bryant, Morgan Burnett and Tony Washington or some such would make me very, very happy.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 23, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
I’d dig it
I also have a suspician Mike Hamlin can play safety well
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
my remaining pet cat is
Chris Cook CB from VA. he has the size to move to FS, and he maynot be a great in coverage but he did play CB so he will be more than adequate. he is going to go earlier than burnette or allen. but if not, I hope we make a play for him.
by CowboysFanatic on Apr 23, 2010 11:57 AM CDT reply actions
Before the draft I didn't want Dallas to move up for Dez,
but the price was a lot less than I thought it would be. I agree with Raf,I don’t expect him to start this year baring injury to a starting WR. As the season moves along and he learns the O. hopefully he can make a difference.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
Yeah...
I love the getting of the 4th back. Look at what the Lions traded to move from 34 to 30, a full 4th and no pick back. Much more expensive IMHO.
Denver has lost their minds.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
Yeah..
..pretty much. Loony bins in the greater Denver area, be on alert.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 23, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Moveover Oakland, Denver is now the worst drafting team in the NFL.
Drafting Tebow in the 1st is a huge reach, but giving up the farm to move up to get him is insane. This is worse than Jerry drafting Quincy in the 2nd.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
Hard to believe I'd agree with such a statement ... but how true!
Denver’s rolling all the dice on a spread-offense … time will tell, but I think Jerry should figure out a way to get Denver’s 1st next year :)
Try not to get into a pissing match with a skunk :)
Denver fans on Tebow.
Not as upset as I originally thought they would be…live and work in Denver. Through “watercooler” talk at work this morning, half are in denial and the other half are desperately trying to justify the price they paid to move up and are surprisingly willing to give Tebow a shot, for the time being at least.
What else can they do?
On the Denver site they were defending the trade and choice. Maybe they’re in shock, but when the ether wears off, lookout,
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
When they start saying they are now drafting for 'character'
it’s time to pack your bags
by One.Cool.Customer on Apr 23, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Current Dallas WR
This move is going to have to shift what we have at WR right now. We can’t keep all these guys. Hurd may be a casualty with guys like Manuel Johnson and Kevin Ogletree ready to step up. Roy Williams is also going to have to put up some numbers. He could be out by mid-season, or certainly at the end of this season if he doesn’t turn a 180. Our receiving corps just got a lot younger!!?? I also got to wonder about Crayton. Where is he gonna be if Bryant starts fast. Could be the last year for several of our guys.
by WhiteMenCanDance on Apr 23, 2010 12:02 PM CDT reply actions
Irvin and Deion want to mentor Dez
Irvin can show him where the best strip clubs are in Dallas and Deion can show him how to disrupt the locker room.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
HAHAHAHA
As long as the Cowboys don’t room him with Marty B, I’m fine with it.
by Cowboysaficionado on Apr 23, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Players remaining on Gosselin's Top 100 List...
Safety: Taylor Mays (33); Nate Allen (39); Chad Jones (74); Major Wright (89); TJ Ward (97).
OT: Charles Brown (44); Bruce Campbell (60); Vladimir Ducasse (66); Selvish Capers (95).
CB: Chris Cook (43); Dominique Franks (57); Jerome Murphy (61); Javier Arenas (64); Aaron Spievey (82); Myron Lewis (87); Brandon Ghee (96).
Scott in Austin
I have 13 2nd round grades left for cowboys "need" positions.
We’re going to get someone good!
by Blue Eyed Devil on Apr 23, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Campbell will slide into day 3, JMO
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Kirwan has us taking Jared Veldheer
Sort of a reach, but I’d be fine with it considering it’s Oline.
On his mock Ducasse(41), Allen(49), Burnett(56!!!!) are all gone.
by Cowboysaficionado on Apr 23, 2010 12:24 PM CDT reply actions
Gosselin ha Burnett rated as the 74th best player, a defacto 3rd round grade. Of course I don’t know the Cowboys board, but it makes me wonder if a safety will be good value there all — unless Nate Allen or Taylor Mays falls that far.
All you Mays haters must admit getting him in the 2nd would be an absolute steal
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
+1111111111
Veldheer! Veldheer!! Veldheer!!!
… or Ducasse … or Campbell… or … just give me a solid O-Lineman, Jerry … PLEASE!
Try not to get into a pissing match with a skunk :)
If the eagals get either Burnett or Allen
I’m gonna vomit.
by Cowboysaficionado on Apr 23, 2010 12:25 PM CDT reply actions
Irviin's Rookie Year
He scored a touchdown in his first game against Pittsburgh and ran routes like a salty veteran.
Remember it like it was yesterday. Pelluer underthrew the ball over the middle, and for all the world I thought two of the Steelers dbs sitting there would have an arm wrestling match to decide who would get the interception. Irvin came back between the two, caught the ball, spun free and raced the final 15 or so yards for the score. One of the most surprising plays I’d ever seen by a Cowboys rookie.
"Irrational Exuberance"
Thank you, Rafael Greenspan. I should have listened to you when my AOL stock was at 60 and I was convinced it would reach 200.
heck I wish I bought Apple Stock
back when Forrest Gump featured it as a joke in the movie. In the film he got his stock in the 80s; but just imagine buying a ton of it in 1993 vs Now
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I’d give my left nut to go back to 1993. Where’s the damn hot tub time machine?
by Boundforbeach on Apr 23, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, don't want to start any rookie wide receiver bubbles
Greenspan can tell you about that.
by Rafael Vela on Apr 23, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Drafting Dez
I was horrified we gave up a valuable third rounder to move up three spots, but think the value was good after I learned we also got New England’s fourth in return. Tempering our exuberance is probably a good idea. Receivers are high reward-bust propositions, so we have to balance there is the possibility of Bryant not being a game-changer as we visualize him pulling away from hapless defensive backs in mental highlight fantasies.
And I agree with Raf that expecting Bryant to be a complete receiver on day one, and changing the face of our offense instantly, is not realistic. He’s a physically talented player who appears, based on the Cowboys research, to be a good kid but also with a learning disorder. There’s an upside there that would not exist had we drafted Bulaga, but also the possibility of disappointment. As is often the case, we need to be patient and let our coaching staff develop him as best they can.
i dont think the # of spots matters as much, really...
Baltimore was gonna take him. We leapfrogged em.
For what it's worth
The OK state official page bio on Bryant says he was “second-team academic all-Big 12 selection.” Not sure what exactly that entails or if he took basketweaving 101, but to me that’s positive news.
basket weaving?
one step up from liberal arts?
by Musiccitynorm on Apr 23, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Or, like Mr. Suh
… “Construction Management”… which Nebraska somehow housed in the Engineering department.
by JimmyJohnson on Apr 23, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
How dumb must the Big 12 kids be
If Dez is Academic All Big 12. That’s like Irvin making academic all-(whatever conference the U was in, Independent?)
by JimmyJohnson on Apr 23, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
haha u should know u coached there
learning disabilities don’t mean u can’t learn
means u don’t learn in the same process as the majority of others
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
My brother's dyslexic (sp? :) ... and one thing they're known for is being successful in business ... as he is!
Careful to write off someone because they aren’t good at traditional tests. The coaches will figure out how much he can retain and help him succeed – whether that is with a full playbook or prescribed packages matters little to me.
Try not to get into a pissing match with a skunk :)
+1
My nephew had a learning disorder and made bad grades in school. He has his on business and now is a multimillion.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
Underwater Basketweaving 101
is a course future military officers take
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
That's interesting. I don't remember UBW 101
I remember chemistry, calculus, biochem and physics however. I’m a mil officer and I went to OKState.
I don’t know anyone that I fly with, let alone officer that took easy courses in college. Try again you clown.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
Hate to speak for other people
But based on JAHII’s sig, I feel safe this time…That is a line of humor familiar to a lot of Vietnam vets. My dad was very fond of that particular joke after his 3 years in Vietnam.
I really doubt it was meant disrespectfully toward military officers or other personnel.
Dude, how did you not take UBW 101
It was a summer semester only class = 1 cred (2 if you didn’t drown)
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Dez Bryant
next cowboys skinny post supreme
by Cowboysaficionado on Apr 23, 2010 12:51 PM CDT reply actions
These are my concerns as well
Bryant isn’t an intelligent kid n will have trouble learning the playbook.
In Romo we Trust
Sherman said he's ready to play any of the 3 main WR roles right now
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Who said Bryant isn't intelligent?
He was an academic all-american. When he was is high school, realizing he needed to do better to get into a good college, he took four years of mathematics in two years. HIs high school teachers had nothing but good things to say about him.
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by Brandon Worley on Apr 23, 2010 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
he wanted to be a cowboy
i think hes a genius
by Musiccitynorm on Apr 23, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
What happened was this...
He was placed in special classes due to a perceived learning disability. When he decided he wanted to be in college, he made the decision to pull himself out of the special classes, and do whatever it took to get into college.
And he did all this with ZERO support from his family.
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by Brandon Worley on Apr 23, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell him BW
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:45 AM CDT up reply actions
that's why he'll play the slot at first
it’s much simpler than the outside.
Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK
This is Football
Not rocket science.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Apr 23, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure if a learning disability
translates to lack of intelligence. Remember, Einstein had a learning disability.
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
2nd team academic all american
dude obviously didn’t have a 2.0 GPA…Im certainly not ready to say today that he’s not smart enough to play pro ball.
In Jerry's Press Conference
He said Dez could be a return man.Which was something we needed.
Does anyone think Bryant could move Crayton out of the rotation?
One report I read says he was in special ed for two years and then regular ed and passed what he needed to enter college.He was arrested for speeding only proven blimish on his record.
by TCB Orange Dino on Apr 23, 2010 1:01 PM CDT reply actions
I'm listening to the lunch break right now
they were talking about that very thing
Well, football ain't exactly rocket science, anyway
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
isn't that the sub-title of some book on the Gulf-war '91?
Try not to get into a pissing match with a skunk :)
Have you ever seen a NFL playbook?
They are thick and plays are added every week during the regular season. You can’t be a dummy and play in the NFL especially on the O.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
so you are saying he's a dummy? 2nd team academic all american.
Don't believe everything you think.
Your causes are cute!!!
What?
I’m commenting on JAHII saying that football ain’t rocket science. I never said he is dumb or smart.
In an interview Willie was ask if he was thinking about retiring. He paused for a moment, smiled and replied " I play music and golf, which one do you think I need to give up"?
I feel sorry for Brees tho
now he’s got the “Madden Curse”
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
It wouldn't surprise me if the falcons don't win that division
by Musiccitynorm on Apr 23, 2010 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
“I would be suprised if the falcons win that division”?
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Only if they beef up the defense
Offense looks good. I thought they’d be better in 2009 than they turned out.
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Only concern:
Dez may not have the crispest of route running ability. Michael Irvin this guy is NOT. He is much closer to the mold of Terrell Owens, without the sense of ego.
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when you see him I think you'll see him being able to cut sharp
i think its one of his best abilities. He will definitely be able to get open because he can cut so well. Also makes him a great PR
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
that will lend itself to route running
by AustonianAggie on Apr 23, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I watched nearly every single one of his games in college.
I’m a Big 12 fanatic.
What I saw was a guy so big, so fast, that he didn’t need perfect routes to get open. In the NFL, that will be different. He certainly is adept at getting into the open spots on the defense.
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by Brandon Worley on Apr 23, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
He made it look easy, way too easy
When Ray Sherman coaches him up on route running, he’s going to be unstoppable. Right now he does everything with pure physical ability.
Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Felix Jones = defensive coordinator's Kobayashi Maru scenario
by APerfectStar on Apr 24, 2010 3:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Nooooo.....I didn't say you could be a dummy...
but I played and then coached football for years and it just ain’t that difficult. Granted, the NFL playbooks are HUGE. But I think Dez will be fine.
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
They're taling about Dez and Dallas right now on NFL Network
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
Said Dez says he wants to return kicks which is great news
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
Oh, sorry...was responding to Wolf
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
Let's say Burnett and Allen are off the board early
Then I say don’t pick a safety at all in the 2nd round. Pick whatever Oline is left and try to move into the third and get Akwasi Owusu Ansah.
by Cowboysaficionado on Apr 23, 2010 1:18 PM CDT reply actions
I'd agree
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
Unless Mays is still there
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
I would also not oppose
In fact, I would support giving up a draft pick or two in next years draft in order to wheel and deal.
by Cowboysaficionado on Apr 23, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd love to see us still get
a playmaking safety and some O-line help
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
Agreed, but
then we’ll need to get somebody in free agency. No two ways about it, we’re not going to get a seafety in the bottom of the third who’ll get a lot of starts in his first year.
by One.Cool.Customer on Apr 23, 2010 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, I'm nervous
Too many needs to fill and just a handfull of picks. Oline help, FS help, LB help, and a dude to give some rest to Rattlif. That is a huge concern to me btw, that Rat will wear off quickly in his career.
by Cowboysaficionado on Apr 23, 2010 1:49 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah.....you and I
think alot alike. I have been worried about Rat burning out for some time.
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
I want that safety
some OL depth and somebody to spell Rat. If we got all that, Dez would be the cherry on the top.
"Let me not mourn for heroes who have died fighting but rather let me be glad such heroes have lived." G.S. Patton
I think Bryant could be the exception.
He’s not going to be facing other team’s best corners. Mr. Austin will take care of that. With teams focusing on Austin, Witten, and the great Felix Jones, Dez will see a lot of single coverage.
Trade
I say we send fourth round pick and marcus spears to Baltimore for Gaither. Why not have an experienced young tackle?
while I agree expectations should be tempered Raf
I don’t think the bust factors are as bad as many are saying.
I was going to write a post, but the amount of research required was extensive (wheres OCC when you need him). There are a few common factors
1. wrs drafted who go to teams with poor or nonexistant qb play in their first 3 years- almost all these guys bust. If a guy can’t get you the ball consistently, you don’t grow as a player. There were a serious number of top 20 picks who busted with this characteristic
2. The top, best wrs in the draft in the last 5 years have done a half decent job even with generally average qb play. These are actually only 50/50 though. Fitz was doing well before warner got there. Roy did ok with Kitna. Andre Johnson is just a monster. But there are other failures too.
3. The Lions and Jaguars have drafted 3 first round wrs in the last decade each. None have faired well lol.
4. Teams who bring in a first round wr with an elite qb have sucess. Wayne went to the Colts. Holmes went to Pitt. Walker did well with Favre. Meachem is doing well with NO. Craig Davis and Freddie Mitchell were busts, though I find it hard to consider McNabb an elite passer. Thats 4/5 or 4/6 depending on your opinion on McNabb. There are other examples too, but it gets subjective as to who is an elite qb or not.
I mean, looking at the stats, I saw a clear, steady improvement in how they performed when compared to their qbs. Guys who never had a good qb in that 3 year "growing period" are mostly out of the league.
This is why I have faith in Dez. Hes a top 5 talent with a top 7 qb. We have the infrastructure around him to help him turn into a great one. While there is zero precedent for this in the last 10 years (a top flight wr joining an already elite passing offense), the trends show this SHOULD be a pretty safe move for us.
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