Dez Bryant on track to return for season opener. Dez Bryant showed some good signs at practice...

Dez Bryant on track to return for season opener.

Dez Bryant showed some good signs at practice Thursday, running routes for the first time since he suffered a high-ankle sprain last month.

Before practice started, Bryant ran some routes for quarterback Stephen McGee under the watchful eye of wide receivers coach Ray Sherman.

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"I know for a fact that I'm going to be ready for Washington," Bryant said. "I know for a fact. I feel great, I feel fine. If you've been here, you've seen me run. I've been running; I've been doing a lot of good things. So I'll be ready."

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He may be able to play the last preseason game in Miami.

Is it NFL time yet?

by Grady90 on Aug 27, 2010 11:25 AM CDT reply actions

I heard Jerry is insisting that he be 100% before he plays.

I don’t think he plays untill the Washington game.Starters won’t play much at all, Dallas just wants to come out of the Miami heathly. I think the coaches know who is going to make the 53 man roster now or at least 51 or 52 of the 53.

Lock n Load

by DIRE WOLF on Aug 27, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm with Jerry.

by Fernie67 on Aug 27, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Me too

especially with ankle sprains, it is way too easy to reinjure it if you aren’t 100% and that just make the recovery start all over. I wish MBIII could learn this about some of his injuries…

by WAREwolf94 on Aug 27, 2010 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

NO NO NO

Is romo playing in miami? Maybe a series right? Theres no reason for Dez to come back and play in the preseason. These things can linger. Just rest it another week to be extra sure its healed and done with. Super Bowl bound we dont need to rush him back to play in the preseason

Really?! Really?!

by thebigham on Aug 27, 2010 11:31 AM CDT reply actions

agreed

by Dub_TC on Aug 27, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions

It's a 4-6 week injury

This is the end of week 4.

Stay safe Dez.

by Blue Eyed Devil on Aug 27, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Well he's the one who says so in the article.

But I assume it’s because of what coach(es) are telling him.

Is it NFL time yet?

by Grady90 on Aug 27, 2010 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

I can't wait to see Dez on the field, but then again, I can wait for the season opener to see him. I think by

mid-season, maybe sooner, our first string receivers will be Austin, Bryant, and Crayton. By the last three games, and into the playoffs, Ogletree will sit Crayton. Just my guesses.

I hope to see our running game do well Saturday night. We need to know who our FB is. If only Deon had great hands, he’d really be something. Romo should only play an opening scoring drive, or eight or nine plays tops. If he plays more
than that, I’ll be wincing at every snap.

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by CowboyMan on Aug 27, 2010 1:14 PM CDT reply actions

I won't be able to record the Miami game until 1:00pm on Monday. By then, I'll know

everything there is to know from you guys. Still, watching a game with things to look for (the things you guys point out) is interesting. GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by CowboyMan on Aug 27, 2010 1:20 PM CDT reply actions

I hope he's back by the season opener

/fantasy team

"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra

by KSJ49 on Aug 27, 2010 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

Sweet

And no way would I put him in the MIA game! It’s meaningless, most of the starters won’t be playing anyway.

Unleash him on the WAS secondary, I want to see DeAngelo Hall get burned a few times, maybe make a half assed attempt to tackle Dez, and get brushed away like a bug.

Thank you #22, for everything you did for the Cowboys. There will never be another one like you.

by APerfectStar on Aug 27, 2010 9:50 PM CDT reply actions

I have to disagree with the sentiment here about keeping Dez out...

Dez might be a physical demon, and even have his head on straight … throw in a quick learner of NFL defensive schemes and coverage…

There would STILL be a learning curve …

Dez might even have benefited from some time off. More energy for absorbing the mental aspects of the game. But ultimately, it takes experience on the field.

I’d rather reduce mistakes due to “learning on the job” … and give him as much game-time as he needs before it starts to count.

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by DalaiLuke on Aug 27, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions

one preseaon game won't make that much of a difference

Bryant is going to experience a learning no matter what this season since he’s a rookie, keeping him out until the opening game is the smart move.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Aug 28, 2010 6:38 AM CDT up reply actions

I would be more in favor of Dez playing Miami

if Tony was throwing him the ball.

by Blue Eyed Devil on Aug 28, 2010 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Agreed.

Besides, I’m quite positive that he can destroy second string Miami DB’s without a problem.

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by Iron Fist on Aug 28, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

wow, really surprised at this reaction ...

we’re talking about a rookie that missed most of training camp, yet nobody wants to give him even a little game experience?

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by DalaiLuke on Aug 28, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions

One game against the scrubs will not be much benefit

The risk of aggravating the ankle out weighs any good that could come from getting him some snaps against MIA. IMO

And believe me I’m dying to see him in an actual game, but I’d rather make 110% sure this thing won’t linger into the season.

Thank you #22, for everything you did for the Cowboys. There will never be another one like you.

by APerfectStar on Aug 28, 2010 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Ankle are funny, I just want a little more rest.

Its a long season and I dont want to see him struggling with it all year.

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by squidlo97 on Aug 29, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions

ankles

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 Aug 29, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions