Cowboys Camp Report 10: Grit and Bear It
by Rafael Vela on Jul 30, 2010 6:23 PM CDT
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PrintThe Cowboys finished their first week with a key and unwanted addition to the injured list, as Dez Bryant injured an ankle on the second to last play of the final 11-on-11 drill. Bryant dove to catch a low pass and had trailing CB Orlando Scandrick roll up his right leg. Bryant knelt on the turf for a few seconds, flexing the ankle before he hopped to his feet and tried walking off the problem. He dropped to the turf in pain and was assisted off the field by two trainers, who kept Bryant's full weight off the injured joint. Results of the obligatory MRI have not yet been released.
The injury overshadowed another speedy, spirited practice in full pads. Dallas went through the week one routing of special teams, positional drills, 9-on-9 running running drills, 1-on-1 passing drills, simultaneous 6-on-7 passing drills and 1-on-1 and 2-on-2 pass blocking drills capped by an 11-on-11 scrimmage.
The internal theme was special situations. Joe DeCamillis' guys worked extensively on on-side kickoffs, showing a novel two kicker formation in one variant. Both Mat McBrian and David Buehler took the field and made the receiving team guess where the ball was going. D's guys showed a creative mix of onside kicks, from the double-kicker set and from the standard kickoff formations.
Dallas then worked on kickoff returns. Of note was the shortened returner roster: today Dez Bryant and Kevin Ogletree split the practice returns. DeCamillis drilled his wedge blockers and sealing the edges of coverage. Last year, teams broke up many Cowboys returns by out-flanking the central blockers. The coaches want to seal these outside lanes this year.
Before the 9-on-9 the running backs and linebackers ran a one-on-one receiving drill. Felix Jones was the star, beating every linebacker who tried to cover him short and deep. Jones raced past Jason Williams on one dash up the hash and finished the drill by forcing Keith Brooking to hold him -- repeatedly.
And Now Let Us Praise Aquaman
I'm the guy who suggested shopping Martellus Bennett for OL depth, so it's on me to point out his strong first practice. Bennett took his place with the first offense and put on a blocking clinic in the 9-on-9 drill. He shoved Marcus Spears on his first down, creating a huge running lane off right tackle. Bennett then sealed off all the linebackers he faced on subsequent plays. He ended his downs by flopping on top of Spears after putting the end on the turf. Aquaman's understudy John Phillips had his trouble with Anthony Spencer, who spun him around on one of their matchups.
The first lines showed more mobility today. Leonard Davis pulled left and kicked out an OLB on the drill's first play. Kyle Kosier and Andre Gurode rolled Junior Siavii on an inside run. Backup Travis Bright looked shaky in his drills, while 3rd teamer Mike Tepper made a standout block in his units sequence, putting Jason Williams on his backside with a strong punchout.
The 1-on-1 pass rush drill offered more reinforcement of early impressions. Doug Free handed his reps with Demarcus Ware (don't over-react folks, he got TWO of them). Leonard Davis handled two Jay Ratliff charges, one of them a spin move which Bigg rolled with ease. Igor Olshansky showed better hand usage than last year, where he bull rushed almost exclusively. I can't say this will put a lot of sacks on Igor's resume this year, but this development bears watching in the pre-season games.
The final 11-on-11 also told us more of what we already knew, or suspected. Some quick notes from that:
-- The first team offense tried a naked rocket pitch left to Felix Jones. Demarcus Ware was not fooled and dragged Jones down in the backfield.
-- Orlando Scandrick dropped an easy pick after jumping an out route off a Tony Romo semi-rollout.
-- The 2nd nickel receiving set of Hurd, Crayton and Bryant worked several times with Tony Romo and the first offensive line.
-- The old guys Crayton and Hurd made big grabs and back-to-back downs, with Crayton catching a diagonal over the middle beyond newbie Teddy Williams. Hurd made a diving snag over the middle to match up.
-- Robert Brewster continues to look stout at RT, and was moved to LT for a few plays. That may be a short-lived experiment, as Victor Butler blew past him and knocked the ball out of Jon Kitna's hand.
-- The third team OTs couldn't pass block Peter Griffin.
Notes
-- Because We Care: A scalawag in a Washington Redskins t-shirt made repeated trips up and down the near stands, drawing boos, which he appeared to crave.
-- Injury updates: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah ran with a lot more zip on the sidelines today and appears much closer to action. John Brent also ran with a small blue splint on his right hand. He was accompanied by Jason Hatcher, who had a brace on his left elbow. Both also seem close to returning.
-- Trickeration city: Jason Garrett unveiled a package which put all three running backs in the backfield together. At some point in the season you'll see what he wants them to do.
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well so far.....
seems to me last year in tc scandrick was called out for being a little to physicle at times yess ?..i think he would be better served making sure that he doesnt hurt sombody, but then , i know sometimes these things happen unforseen. really puts a damper on my enthusiasm for the next 4 weeks(
woman !, dont try to understand em, dont try to make them understand you, for they are a breed apart ! lol
Saw the play on NFL Network
I don’t think Scandrick could have avoided it. The both were very low and awkward. There did seem to be a little extra rolling on Scandrick’s part, and that’s when it happened.
The doctor said I have too much blood in my alcohol system.
Bennett
opinions aside about him, he is a monster blocker and he has alot to make up, he needs to be focused this year
Raf
How has Dez and Ogletree looked fielding kickoffs so far? and can u definitely tell the difference in how we are setting up on wedges this year?
Out 4-6 weeks
That will slow his ascension to the number 2 WR and main KR slots.
by doomsdayreturns on Jul 30, 2010 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
That sucks!!!
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
Can you say major buzz kill?
However, 1 man does not make a team, we still have a solid roster. We just gotta try and get through pre-season/camp without any more big injuries. Hopefully Dez can come back closer to the 4 week time table. On another bright side, teams will have to wait for the regular season before they can get tape on him.
Never underestimate the power of a neck brace and wheelchair. In Donnie Walsh I trust!
I don't like a ton of diving around during camp
…bad things happen when players are on the ground.
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
diving to the ground
It seems Dez does this alot, videos of him from NFLN and ESPN show he going to the ground alot for the ball, I do love that kind of intensity though to never give up on a pass and I’m taking that he practices how he plays in a game, could make for alot of big plays
by carolinacowboy on Jul 30, 2010 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
hopefully
he can healty enough to make those big plays!
by carolinacowboy on Jul 30, 2010 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It's really hard to contribute to a team
When you miss your entire rookie training camp
Dez might be relegated to the kind of Ogletree spot duty we saw last year. A dozen catches or so in the season.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jul 30, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
he did miss his entire rookie camp
he got in a solid week. i think he’s enough of a gamer to come back strong from this. i am disappointed most about the impact the injury will have on Dez’s on-field chemistry with Romo. We’ll see how this pans out but the sky is far from falling.
Pirates Vs. Ninjas? Psh......Cowboys, baby.
4-6 weeks.
He could be back for the start of the season. Yeah, he misses camp, but he looked ready to play in rookie mini camp. He can use this time to study the playbook, and learn the offense.
The doctor said I have too much blood in my alcohol system.
I dunno
I saw what Michael Crabtree did last year. No reason Dez can’t do that and more.
The guy is naturally gifted. He just needs to turn this negative into a positive and get that playbook tattooed on his grey matter.
"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."
- John Wooden (God rest his soul)
Yep and honestly...
Dez is a better player than Crabtree IMO.
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What is with the Cowboy draft picks not being able to stay healthy
"Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful." John Wooden
hilarious!
shouldve been more vigilant on getting a good deal from satan. shouldve let stephen handle those negotiations.
by burningstarIV on Jul 31, 2010 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Being out for the rest of camp
would be a considerable blow to his development and may even set him back from any meaningful contribution for several weeks into the season.
by Jaymanburlington on Jul 30, 2010 6:53 PM CDT reply actions
Wondering
If he is out for that prolonged period of time how that will affect our final roster
currently on ESPN
Dez does have anklesprain and is out 4-6 weeks
ESPN
Have you ever seen a happier sports cast, than when ESPN is giving info on Dallas that happens to be negative. Just a gleeful bunch. I know it only seems that way, but man they did hammer how devastating this injury is and was to the Cowboys. The guy is a rookie and yeah he may have a great year still, but odds are that he would not have had a killer year, as we have WRs with plenty of time and experience in the game that is still there, so to speak. We will still be a very good team with or without Dez, or at least that is my opinion. I know he can make it better, but it is already pretty damn good.
Ahab the Arab
I say keep an eye on this kid, this Louie the Looper. He's going places!
This is the one thing
I was afraid of when camp started……him not playing last year much, I am was afraid he would get hurt…..bummer
Dez Bryant
was slowing down Roy Williams’s progress. Roy and Tony now have the opportunity to get on the same page!
You know,
Roy never gets his fair shot. First he has to deal with T.O. then some undrafted upstart outshines him, and then the Cowboys spend their first draft pick on a talented WR who they want to replace Williams. Things are just unfair for Williams.
…….
No wait that’s Patrick Crayton. Roy Williams was brought to Dallas for a king’s ransom, and has done jack with his paycheck. It upsets me more, because he represents UT as well.
Thank god we didn't trade Crayton
The 2009 recieving corps is back together again.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jul 30, 2010 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
If a hellhound blows their load in one of Roy's eyes and he has to play half-blind.
Maybe he will get a pass.
no one slowed williams down but,, williams lol
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I like what you did there
Never underestimate the power of a neck brace and wheelchair. In Donnie Walsh I trust!
Seems like Scandrick is a lightning rod for injuries in camp
seems like he got tangled with RW or one of the WRs last year in camp. Not blaming him. Seems to be bad luck though.
I am blaming him
I too recall him involved in other injuries.
re. Dez: at least its one of our best positions. AND I think it has no impact on who we keep on the roster. I think it was going to be 6 receivers all the way: Austin, Dez, Williams, Crayton, Ogletree, Hurd. The injury, if anything, further solidifies our need to keep 6.
btw., is there any way that Hurd and some of our others are battling each other for the 6th spot? Jesse Holley maybe? Guys on the Cowboys Lunch Break seem to like Holley quite a bit.
Why was Scandrick Tackling Him?
This is why Wade has a no tackling policy.
Scandrick basically wraps him up and tackles him, falling on Dez’s ankle.
Dumb dumb move by Scandrick, I blame Scandrick here.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jul 30, 2010 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Scandrick is a fearless, physical guy
His greatest strength might also be his greatest weakness when our guys are the victim of his “friendly fire” in camp. But once the season starts, we’ll love seeing Scandrick harassing other teams’ receivers.
by East Bay Ray on Jul 30, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
That was my first reaction
but I don’t know how much he really violated the letter or spirit of what they do. It’s been a while since I watched a camp, but there was always a lot of contact even in “no tackling” practice.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Scandrick was diving to swat the ball down.
It was low and behind Bryant, when Bryant stopped to reach down for it Scandricks momentum and the dive for the ball caused the collision. I don’t think this was Scandricks fault at all. What is he supposed to do, not go for the ball if he’s going to have any contact with a guy? You can’t play or practice like that.
True, they're supposed to be working on making more plays.
You can’t save everything up for the game.
It’s a violent sport. Stuff happens when you’re just playing “touch” out there with 200 lbs. men running and colliding.
To tell Scandrick not to go for the ball there defeats the whole purpose of working to add more turnovers, seems to me.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Jul 31, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Go for the ball BUT
There was no need for him to also pull Dez with his left hand while trying to break up the pass with his right…as he was falling down with all his weight on Dez’s leg/ankle. Just plain dumb by Scandrick in a “no tackling” mode. Just too agressive under the circumstances and a little misfortune. Forget all this crap from Jerry about Dez being a little tired, etc. But it’s on the coaches for the unneccessary intensity by Scandrick. You have to be pleased with the effort….but calm down and just dive for the ball w/o trying to prove how tough you are against the prized rook.
Agreed
If you don’t practice tackling, then you will not be very good at it. I have at times at the beginning of the last couple of years wondered if the no tackling rule was hurting our game on the field. Just a thought!
Ahab the Arab
I say keep an eye on this kid, this Louie the Looper. He's going places!
OCC Did a piece on this
Our team only had 8 fewer broken tackles than the league’s best tackling teams.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jul 31, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
The injury sucks...
But the one good thing, I Dallas at least knows that they have depth at that position until he can get better.
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This is true
if there is ANYWHERE they have depth, it’s at WR.
And now…It’s time… for the primal scream – FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
T stands for Tree......................
Free the Tree—-Ogletree that is!
by carolinacowboy on Jul 31, 2010 6:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather have
I would much rather have Ogletree getting the reps with Bryant here but this does give him a chance to seriously push for a roster spot and some increased playing time once Dez returns and the season gets going.
by carolinacowboy on Jul 31, 2010 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I think
for awhile anyway that “T” quote and the “Fat Free Milf” comments will get some significant posting
by carolinacowboy on Jul 31, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Let me float this theory
John Phillips may indeed be impressive, but the coaches gushing over him is also their way of trying to light a fire under Marty B’s ass. This is his 3rd season now. Time to catch some balls, although I’ll give him credit because his blocking has always been excellent.
I keep going back to the fullback/h back argument
I think the staff is really looking at keeping four TE/H backs. Phillips and Sicko (Lord, I love that name) both seem to be serious upgrades over Anderson coming out of the backfield, and Witten’s skills go without saying. And despite his problems in the past, Marty B is still a creidble threat to catch a pass and do something with it.
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I don't doubt that
although I think Phillips probably has earned it as well. All the reports have been complimentary.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Yup...
Bryan Broaddus has been very complimentary of Phillips. And he has no stake one way or the other.
Rabid and luvin' it
Marty B might be a poor man's version of Vernon Davis
During VD’s 2008 with 49ers my sportswriter buddy who covers that team said Davis mastered 2 of 3 tasks for a tight end, Pass Blocking and Run Blocking, and that he still needed to prove he could consistently catch the ball. Well, by last season we finally saw Vernon Davis mastered the catching the ball aspect. Hopefully Marty B improves this aspect of his game this year. It’d be nice to have 2 reliable targets at the tight end position.
Never underestimate the power of a neck brace and wheelchair. In Donnie Walsh I trust!
What a Letdown
I’ve been freaking out to see Dez in the preseason. Now it might take him into the season to fully recover.
Greetings from the Humungus, the Ruler of the Wasteland, the Ayatollah of Rock and Roll-A. I laugh at your puny plans.
by Lord Humungus on Jul 30, 2010 8:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Well into the season
High ankle sprains can linger, and Dez won’t know the playbook when he comes back because he’s missed TC. Hopefully by mid-season he’ll be caught up… but it looks clear he won’t surplant Roy Williams now.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jul 30, 2010 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
There are still kick returns
I think the return game was always the place for most immediate impact, and I would hope Dez could be effective there as soon as his ankle is healed.
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I agree
This has put a damper on my whole weekend. Ok that may be a bit over dramatic, but I was also excited to see what he could do on the field. Now I worry that these type of injuries linger and by the time he is able to practice again he will be out of shape, behind on learning the offense and not in sink with Romo. I am usually a glass half empty type of person when it comes to injuries involving my favorite teams. Right now I fear it will be a lost season for Bryant
"Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given; be grateful. Conceit is self-given; be careful." John Wooden
That's not over-dramatic
It put a damper on my weekend too. I went from being excited about Training Camp and all of the talk about how well Dez was doing to being down in the dumps and frustrated. The cruelest irony of it all is that literally 30 seconds before Twitter told me about the injury, I texted my friend saying “man, Dez has been looking so good. I’m really considering drafting him in fantasy. And even if he’s not a fantasy stud, he’ll 100% be a difference-maker for the team.”
Guess I should’ve knocked on some wood… :( :( :(
Everybody step back from the ledge regarding Dez's injury
Yeah, it sucks, but injuries happen. This will be a good test for Dez, to see how he responds to being injured and needing to rehab, and we’ll still have him for most of the season. He’ll be getting stronger in the second half when we truly need him. In the meantime, Roy can try yet again to prove his worth, and Crayton and Ogletree are waiting in the wings. If he blew out an ACL and was out for the season, I’d be crying in my Maker’s Mark tonight, but nope. This is just a bump in the road. All of our hopes for this season are still intact.
Veterans don't need camp
Rookies have to have camp.
by Musiccitynorm on Jul 30, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
It'll slow his progression down that's for sure.
I think Dez seriously had a shot at coming out as the #2 guy at the start, this could push it back until mid to late in the year.
It sucks but Dallas at least has the weapons to work without him.
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maybe Hurd or Ogletree can emerge
like Austin did last year when Roy went down. it seems like Hurd is always making these hightlight catches in TC but when the season starts you only see him on special teams. he seems to have great hands, big body, runs great routes & is a lot younger then Crayton. imo Crayton peaked in 2007 & is more of a progress stopper then an insurance policy. also don’t most 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th WRs play special teams?
with the quality of our WR’s wouldn’t it make sense to get guys like Hurd, Ogletree & possibly Holley or some other young WR involved. plus Crayton has been known to have a big mouth when its not needed.
opinions are welcome!
I'm just taking the same approach this just gives some of the WR lower in the depth chart a chance to show what they got and possibly bump off RW
I actively recognize my own stupidity, thank you!!!
Crayton did peak but at higher level than Ogletree is currently at.
The second problem is Hurd has unfortunately peak as well. It’s couple of notchesbelow where Crayton is at.
I hate to temper enthusiasm but I see Ogletree suffering from a sophomore slump.(sorry Dunkman) like Bennett last year Ogletree had a good rookie season. Expectations rise and a lot more playbook is dumped in your lap. In TC it’s ok cause you see the same D’s and the same guys. Regular season starts, tempo increases and vanilla schemes are gone. Thinking takes over and hesitation and drop passes commence.
You saw drop passes in Austin 2nd tear and you saw them in Bennetts.
I expect to see Ogletree struggle, drop passes, fans turn on them and frustration sets in.
The plus side is Bennett should take the leap we looked for last year and fill ogletrees and Dezs hole. Bennett should shine this year.
Ability is a poor mans wealth.
The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
Talent is God given, Be humble. Fame is man given, Be grateful. Conceit is self-given, Be careful.
-John Wooden-
by squidlo97 on Jul 31, 2010 10:30 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
You're off the Christmas list, squidster
Not that I ever get anyone anything.
I don’t see a slump for the Tree because Garrett doesn’t let young guys see the field much anyway, so when he is in the line-up, it’ll be selective and infrequent until he practically forces his way into more reps. Without pressure on him, the Tree will be fine. What I actually see is more Crayton and RW. There were only working Dez on the outside to lessen his learning load, so RW seems more of a likely candidate, with a sprinkling of The Tree and maybe Hurd.
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
LOL! I knew a rebuttal from was coming.
I think your right about Roy and Patrick. They will deliver. I also see Bennett stepping up. If Garrett doesn’t overload Tree he should be fine but if Roy struggles the demands will go up. If f gets to much of the playbook that he is thinking an not reacting, he will struggle.
Last year he had 3-10 plays, he knew them and executed. I expect him to be part of a 3 man dazzling WRs Corp for the next 8-10 years but he still green.
Ability is a poor mans wealth.
The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.
Talent is God given, Be humble. Fame is man given, Be grateful. Conceit is self-given, Be careful.
-John Wooden-
by squidlo97 on Jul 31, 2010 12:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I actually think we agree
I don’t think the green Tree will break because Garrett’s not going to put much weight on it…
FREE THE OGLETREE!!!
Regarding the Turf
Has there been much discussion about the quality of the field they are practicing on? Would it help if they played on grass or the most state of the art artificial turf?
It’s always competitive but could some of the groups be overly hyped up and under pressure to show off for a variety of reasons? Some are are on the bubble while others might be on cruise control, that seem a dangerous combination.
Are turfs rated for injuries?
Hope for Grass Next Year
Artificial truf is a faster surface, doesn’t need sunshine, doesn’t get slick and muddy, but is not at all forgiving. Ask the players. San Antonio camp helps fire up the fan base though.
Golden Rule: He who has the gold makes the rules.
Yeah, I think, again, it's a question of values.
From an aesthetic or utilitarian perspective it makes most sense to practice in Oxnard on grass in the cool breeze: Aesthetically you’ve potentially got your best players ready for the season run and you’ve gotten your work in (utility) in a player friendly environment.
Economically, however, Jerry sells more stuff in San Antonio.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Jul 31, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
The keeper list
Austin, Williams, Bryant, Ogletree, Hudgins, Holley assuming they can fill special team roles at the backend.
Roster/area needs more turnover not less. They should get comp on some of the receivers not listed.
What about Crayton?
Never underestimate the power of a neck brace and wheelchair. In Donnie Walsh I trust!
He gets traded.....
and you hope they could get comp on some of the others as well. I hope Johnson, Ryan could create demand but they are gonners as well.
i'll take Crayton over Williams
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by Lord Humungus on Jul 31, 2010 11:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Back to Reality
Dallas now won’t have Dez at 100% going into the Washington week. He may feel 100%, but the chemistry and timing won’t be there with Romo. I would put Bryant on the back burner until week four or five. He is a rookie still, and this will be a major set back.
I agree to an extant.
If he’s healthy I still think he can make an impact in sub packages.
The thing is that if he’s as physically capable as he looks, he’ll at least provide a threat that defenses have to worry about.
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Unlike Roy...
it didn’t take Dez long to get on the same page as Romo. They’ll give him a few opportunities to see where he’s at when he comes back. If he does as well as he did when he started camp, he’ll be right back into the 3rd receiver slot and pushing Roy.
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by lonewolfz28 on Jul 31, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
What?
Dez hasn’t even played a game yet. I heard Roy was doing great at practice as well when he first got to Dallas. Roy also came to Dallas in the middle of the season with TO on the team.
by Longhorns84 on Jul 31, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That's different than what I heard.
I heard a lot of “Tony and I are working hard and putting in extra work to get on the same page” during the offseason last year. And they still weren’t last season.
Rabid and luvin' it
by lonewolfz28 on Jul 31, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
exactly
they said they looking good before the season then when the season started it didn’t look good.
Marty B's return is some good news in an otherwise
bummer of a day.
PS all you Austinites tune into KXAN I’m gonna be on TV at 720am saturday morning
maybe some good news?
Now we can get a better look at some of the younger guys thru the rest of camp and preseason that we wouldn’t have gotten b-4. Chance for Ogletree to get more reps!
I don't ever remember a rookie having so many national headlines in training camp.
Dez Bryant wows in rookie minicamp. Coach says he’s never seen a rookie like that before.
Dez Bryant could hold out. (how many other rookies did media speculate could hold out? None! )
Dez Bryant becomes first first rounder to sign his contract.
Dez Bryant denies rookie hazing.
Dez Bryant injures ankle.
Jerry Jones questions why Bryant was still on the field. Jerry Jones irked
Not even the first player drafted in any season has ever had such national coverage. Well, perhaps this is his next headline:
Dez Bryant makes miraculous recovery, and catches winning touchdown in Hall of Fame Game.
The doctor said I have too much blood in my alcohol system.
Media Hype
U would think that he was the #1 overall pick and the savior to a dying franchise with all the attention that he is getting. OMG Dez hurts an ankle what ever will the Cowboys do? Season already over BS!
by carolinacowboy on Jul 31, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
One better......
Dez catches winnning TD rec and Cowboys win SB #6 in dramatic fashion!
by carolinacowboy on Jul 31, 2010 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Think this will slow his development down on ST as much as anything
Likely he would have contributed there much more quickly than as a WR .
Also may impact the more vertical nature of the passing attack that seems to have been featured this TC.
From a roster perspective, think this solidifies Crayton’s spot, still see Hurd as the odd man out, although his ST contribution is also significant.
I'm not losing my memory, I'm living in the now
It definitely puts someone else in play for a roster spot
when it gets down to cutting time. . . someone to do Dez’s jobs on ST.
"We'll see." --Bill Parcells
by Uncle Angus on Jul 31, 2010 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
High ankle sprain can take a long time to heal.
Dez is young and he should heal quickly.The training staff for the Boys is one of the best in the league. Hopefully it will be 4 weeks not the 6, but he needs to be 100% before he comes back.
And Hopefully
They don’t rush him back, like they did with Newman and Kozier in 2008, and Felix last year, with frustrating results.
Let him heal fully, however long that is, before getting back on the field.
What's important is that he's healthy later in the year.
This team is always strong at the beginning of the season and struggles toward the end. That’s when we are going to need a guy like Dez, and depth at TE and RB to help us make plays. It’s going to be okay.
by Baked Potato Soup on Jul 31, 2010 1:27 PM CDT reply actions
I agree.
I also think that that, while you don’t want to lose a talented young man like that, at least that’s a position of strength for this team IMO.
Isn’t it crazy how much a year can change people’s perception?
AFB Condensed- New name, same flavor.
Quoting yourself doesn't require your own name attached to it. I'm going to assume if there isn't anyone else's name attached it's yours.
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