Jerry Jones Confirms Dez Bryant Won't Play On Thursday
by Dave Halprin on Sep 1, 2010 1:40 PM CDT
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PrintI think most Cowboys fans assumed it, but Jerry Jones has now confirmed it: Dez Bryant will not play on Thursday. Jerry told a group at the Kickoff Luncheon the news, but added that it was just more than the injury.
Owner and general manager Jerry Jones said before Wednesday's Kickoff Luncheon at Cowboys Stadium that Bryant will not play Thursday against Miami in part because the first-team offense will not play.
That's an interesting spin. I don't think that Jerry means Dez will be a starter at WR, that position still belongs to the much-maligned Roy Williams. But it's interesting in respect to Patrick Crayton. Since you can kind of assume the third WR in the offense is a part-time first-teamer, was Jerry dropping a hint that Dez is ahead of Crayton on the depth chart? Then again, maybe this all over-speculation on my part.
Whatever the case, the Cowboys have made the smart move by ruling Dez out. Let that ankle heal as much as possible, then have him ready to whip the 'Skins in the opening game.
While the Cowboys will be resting their starters for the pre-season game against the Dolphins on Thursday, Miami will not be doing the same. This could lead to another lopsided game. From The Phinsider, SB Nation's Dolphins blog, we get the news via a quote from head coach Tony Sporano.
"I have no idea how much the starters will play. That’s not up to me – that’s up to them. We’re going to go out there and play until either I’m satisfied with what I’ve seen, or I feel like we’ve gotten the amount of work that I have scheduled for them right now in my head."
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Tuna likes to play his first team
the last preseason game. I know he’s not the HC, but like Jerry he calls the shots.
Lock n Load
I don't usually like a heavy-handed GM, but Parcells with Sparano seems to work well
Jerry with Wade is another example. I honestly think Wade is the perfect guy for the job this year.
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
Jerry was comfortable with Wade right from the beginning
The only real mistake they made from their beginning together was hiring Brian Stewart as DC. I can understand Wade hiring a DC when he signs on as HC, but it just didn’t work out. It was a blessing in disguise though, for it allowed us to flesh out the best DC for the job.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
Thank you Thank you
Is it Sept 9th yet? This will be one of the few times ill route for Favre. Jared Allen take care of Brees
Really?! Really?!
1 word booooo!!!!
might as well let the guy work his kinks out.. feel a live game, work sum rust off and such..
I just dont want to see thz kid screw up in the season opener bc he has not playd ball since 2009…
Injury or not its football every other team make the same risk whether its preseason or not..
naw they dont..
but thz guy need to be ready.. y try to break a rookie in or put him on a learning curve when the games count?
that is what the preseason is for..
2nd who cares who throws him the ballits about route running getting into the feel of the game.. and knocking sum rust off..
every1 say well if its not romo throwing him the ball he shud not go out there.. in my eyes he need to to get his legs back under him
I was thinking like you lostar
But many people explained the error of my ways, and apparently they understand the thinking of the Dallas owner/coaching staff better than I do.
And since this is Tuna’s team the ’boys are playing, I can see some wisdom in keeping the good toys on the shelf and out of reach.
The new mantra: No more injuries. No more injuries. Everybody now: NO MORE INJURIES!
It will be like Tree last year
have a few plays designed to get him in the game and get a feeler for it, and see how he is able to handle it. People make it sound like Dez is Sam Bradford, not playing any preseason and just thrown to the wolves Week 1. He’ll get worked in at his comfort level. This offense was pretty good without him and only can get better if you let him get accustomed to it. I don’t think working with McGee will do that much for him.
I like the fact our backups will be playing against the Phins first teamers
Then we’ll know how good they really are.
In Romo we Trust
good or bad
we’ll see who sinks or swims which should provide some relief to the coaching staff with their roster decisions.
Absolutely.
And I think I’ll actually enjoy watching how some of our backups stack up against Miami’s 1st teamers.
"Everybody wants something but nobody wants to pay the price" - Michael Irvin
The game is starting to sound like race between a Prius and a Porsche
If the Cowboys look bad, it can’t really mean anything.
If the Cowboys look good, it might mean the Phins inhale strongly.
Oh, well, I have to work anyway. Won’t miss much.
The new mantra: No more injuries. No more injuries. Everybody now: NO MORE INJURIES!
Good luck Stephen McGee
wear your Kevlar vest tomorrow night…
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and gets to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do. - Bob Dylan
i heard they built a bubble for him to throw out of
still would take the vest though too
I think by first team....
Jerry was just pointing out that Romo was not playing.
Why have Dez out there with a third team quaterback?
Anomoly............Finally here.........
that's the way I read it too
not that Dez is first team (yet), but getting reps with other than the first team wouldn’t be much value for him.
I think Dez is clearly the number 3 WR
vying for #2; his talent and big play ability definitely put him ahead of Crayton. Even with limited reps in practice, I think they want him working with the 1st team offense
I agree
And for all those who think I’m a Bryant hater, I drafted him on one of my fantasy teams yesterday….just saying.
In Romo we Trust
Progress my man... that is progress.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
LOL
I’ve got him too … hoping it doesn’t take 1/2 the season to start paying off.
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
I keep getting beat to him.
He’s been in rounds 6/7. Got two drafts this weekend. Did you have to get him in like round 5?
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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 2, 2010 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions
ewww dez in the 5th?
you really want dez that bad? Theres plenty of others out there with better value. Terry reached in the 8th I think. But I guess it wont matter if he blows up right haha
Really?! Really?!
I didn't reach for him
I drafted him as my 3rd WR and before the season is over he should be a solid #2 for any team.
In Romo we Trust
neither did i
in 2 of 3 drafts, i grabbed him in the 8th and 9th. it looks like he will be #3 on my depth chart until i get a chance to see him on the field.
Oh heck no.
I like to fill out my starters first. I just thought I could get him around the 8th or 9th like Terry did, but he’s gone in the 6th and 7th round in the first two drafts I’ve been in. Annoying Dallas fans!
In my two drafts this weekend, it looks as if I am the only Dallas fan. But there are guys in there who would probably draft him just to spite me.
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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 2, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I took him as well in my auction draft.
I took him after I already got Austin for obviously much less so I could hedge my injury risk and also give myself another high-upside guy (other WRs of mine are Welker, Maclin, Wallace)
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
Agreed here too.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Thanks for the tip... Just threw a few bucks on Miami!
Should be lop sided…. Line has already moved from Miami +4 to Miami -1.5 on this news…
Sure am glad I'll be at the Ohio State vs. Marshall game tomorrow
There’s going to be absolutely nothing to watch in this pre-season game.
I think our 53 is pretty much already decided.
There goes any reason
to watch this game. As interesting as the fight for backup nose tackle is, I think I will get plenty of information by reading comments here.
Miles Austin: Covered
Jason Witten: Covered
Roy Williams: Wide Open
Trusting Your Wide Receiver To Make The Catch: Priceless
Dez confirms, too!
I’m not playing tomorrow but believe me….it’s for a good reason….
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Brady Quinn Syndrome
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.
aka Matt Leinart Syndrome
Thank you #22, for everything you did for the Cowboys. There will never be another one like you.
anyone here this news, it looks like Sam maybe traded
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/01/teams-have-inquired-about-sam-hurd/
Ignore the Mainstream Media, EMBRACE THE HATE!!!!
Good for him.
I hope he goes somewhere he can play consistently.
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.
The Rams won't trade for him because they get first dibs on released players.
A team like Minnesota could trade for him because of their position with claiming waived players. I keep thinking a trade is being discussed with the Patriots.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
this is news to me ... i thought released players were like UDFAs ... they can go wherever they like
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
The Wolf is correct. This is basically like a second draft.
Brian Broaddus has a nice take on it:
Good teams can benefit from this cut to 53 as well. Smart teams will understand who their 53rd player is and study the wire intently to determine if that player is really better than a guy on that wire.
The cut to 53 can be considered a second draft for NFL teams. Some teams will benefit and others will miss an opportunity to make their roster a little stronger and deeper.
by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 2, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Only after they clear waivers, then they can sign wherever
Thank you #22, for everything you did for the Cowboys. There will never be another one like you.
I think it would be great to get anything for him
Rather than see him or someone very close in talent/potential get plucked from our practice squad for nothing.
The new mantra: No more injuries. No more injuries. Everybody now: NO MORE INJURIES!
I do too.
Because I am amazed that he has any trade value. I think he’s a solid player, but he’s not good enough to start for anyone.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 1, 2010 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Almost agree ... Hurd could compete for a #3 spot on many rosters, but trade value? Minimal
Original Pet-Cats: Duane Thomas, Roger Staubach, Walt Garrison, Charlie Waters, Bob Lilly
cool
STL needs receiver help really bad, maybe hurd can help them.
If we can get anything more than a 7th, i’d be elated.
Yeah, even a 7th might be useful one day
Just like to see something in return for him
The new mantra: No more injuries. No more injuries. Everybody now: NO MORE INJURIES!
I think it maybe Crayton since he has more trade value and Hurd brings more to ST's
There’s been talk about the Cowboys trading wide receiver Patrick Crayton since the day Dallas drafted Dez Bryant, and it apparently won’t go away until the Cowboys cut Crayton, keep him on the 53-man roster, or find a trading partner.
Tim MacMahon of ESPNDallas.com reports that the Cowboys are exploring the trade market for Crayton, and if they can’t make a deal, there’s a decent chance they’ll cut him.
Crayton said in May that the Cowboys betrayed him and that he wanted to be released, but he later softened his stance, attended some voluntary workouts and promised not to be a complainer.
But with Miles Austin, Roy Williams and Dez Bryant all on the roster, there may not be any room for Crayton in Dallas. It’s possible that he’ll put on a Cowboys uniform for the last time tonight.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/02/cowboys-still-may-trade-or-cut-patrick-crayton/
I'll always remember the catch Hurd made
against the Giants in ’07. Took the inside route and ran it all the way to the end zone.
ill remember the catch he made against denver...
where he lost steam and was tackled on the five
Really?! Really?!
The one against Seattle last year was nifty.
But that one against the Giants was the cat’s meow.
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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 2, 2010 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions
That play against the GMEN in '07 is my favorite Hurd moment
It's only a dream till you write it down, and then it becomes a goal.
-Emmitt Smith
Mine is the preaseason end-around against the Vikes.
He was poised for a breakout season that year. Of course, then he blew out his knee on that play and was gone for the season. He’s recovered from that, and is still that good, but our depth at the position will prevent him from ever really getting any meaningful playing time in Dallas.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.
I'm glad Bryant isn't playing.
I would be super annoyed if he went out and got hurt in such a meaningless game. Since the first team unit that he would be playing with, and even the second string QB, won’t be playing, there’s nothing to be gained from him playing.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 2, 2010 8:57 AM CDT reply actions
I am biased I guess
not wanting to see him play preseason. This solidifies the fact that I will be there live the FIRST time Dez donns a Dallas Cowboys jersey under the lights. Oh, come on Sept 12th I cant wait.
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