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by Dave Halprin on Apr 1, 2008 5:14 PM CDT
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PrintNick Eatman has a piece on the workout regimens that began at Valley Ranch on Monday. Joe Juraszek is back doing his thing, getting the Boys ready to rock. All you Alan Ball fans take heart, he’s making his move! Who needs Pacman?
Juraszek said some of the players, including quarterback Richard Bartel, cornerback Alan Ball and safety Courtney Brown, even participated in a nine-week program leading up to this week, which gave them somewhat of an advantage heading into Monday's workouts.
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Juraszek said he can already see a difference in Ball's physique. Ball, a seventh-round pick from Illinois, was listed last year at 6-1, 176.
"Alan Ball has gotten bigger," Juraszek said. "He's really impressed me with his strength."
The SB Nation Mock Draft is running daily over at Mocking The Draft. It looks like McFadden just went off the board. I’ll keep you updated when our turn rolls around.
Since we’re talking about mock drafts, let’s post a few. Pat Kirwan over at NFL.com.
22. Jonathan Stewart
Assuming the Cowboys get the trade for CB Pacman Jones done before the draft and he is eligible to play in 2008, the Cowboys can resolve the running back and receiver needs in the first round. Stewart may not be ready to work at camp but he would be drafted higher if he didn't have toe surgery. Dallas comes back for the wide receiver at the No. 28 pick.28. DeSean Jackson
The Cowboys come right back and take a speedy wide receiver with return skills. He has skills similar to Terry Glenn and would be a solid selection. Pacman could be in Dallas and would handle the punt return duties while Jackson learns to play receiver.
22. Dallas Cowboys (from 10-6 CLE) -- DeSean Jackson, WR, California
Sure, Jackson has limitations at 5-foot-10 and 169 pounds. But he's the fastest and most dangerous open-field weapon this class has to offer. In addition to his big-play potential in the return game, Jackson could become a nice complementary weapon for QB Tony Romo opposite Terrell Owens.28. Dallas Cowboys -- Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
It doesn't sound like owner Jerry Jones will pursue a deal to move up for Darren McFadden, which is wise. However, he could settle for Arkansas' other first-round running back prospect, Jones, whose breakaway speed (along with his versatility as a receiver and return specialist) makes him a good complement to Marion Barber, a more physical runner.
It looks like the trendy thing to do in the recent mocks; assume Pacman is coming and have the Cowboys draft a RB and a WR.
The NFL approved the "radio in the helmet" rule for the defense.
In a separate move, the competition committee picked up three more votes this year and passed the "coach-to-defense" signal-calling system 25-7.
Defensive coaches now will have the ability to put radio speakers in two helmets, but only one of those helmets will be allowed on the field on a given play.
Wade Phillips likes it, and busts the Patriots chops just a bit over Spygate.
"They were filming signals," Phillips said of the Patriots. "If you didn't have any signals, it wouldn't have happened. I'm just happy to get something passed. That way you don't have to worry about it. People were putting towels up in front of people. You shouldn't have to play football that way."
Still dreaming of Ocho Cinco? The Bengals say no way.
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Nice to see that Joe
I really would like to see Ball pan out. That would be one heck of a find.
Just heard on ESPN that Osi Umenwhatever is holding out on the Giants like Strahan last year. Go Gints!
Kirwan Mock
Kirwan must be able to see into my dreams.
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Apr 1, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions
McShay
Bengals say no way?
I'd rather have Boldin any day.
by goodjobtimmyheresabluestar (46717) on Apr 1, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions
+1
If they trade for a 2nd WR, I'd rather have Bolden or Williams.
Glad to see Coach Lewis lay the smack down on Ocho Cinco, play or retire, enough with the friggin drama.
If one of our first round picks
is traded for a established receiver, it will be for Roy Williams, and I've always thought its better than 60% chance of it happening, regardless of what Detroit is saying that they aren't going to trade him.
I agree Deke, Williams has the most talent
among all three because he's bigger than Ocho Cinko and faster than Boldin.
The only thing I don't like about him is that he's a china doll and disappears in too many games.
What are the Bengals going to say...
OMG please trade us for Chad Johnson, the guy is out of control. Please someone take him off our hands.
Of course they are not going to say that. With the way Chad is acting they have to make it seem like he is not going anywhere to maintain his trade value.
Their bigger problem is his contract
It's a $8m cap hit to trade him. Maybe they can swing that under their cap; I'm not sure. I have a feeling that if they really put him out there, some team would give up a first round pick for him ( cough Redskins cough ). It does put them in a difficult position though; they have to make him seem sane to maintain his trade value, and that's getting increasingly harder to do.
About time
The defensive signal calling rule is long over due, I wonder if the Defensive guys with the radio will have a GREEN DOT on their helmets?
I think the news about the Pacman eligibility decision from the Commissioner not coming until July puts the Cowboys trade in jeapardy. The Cowboys can ill afford to trade for Pacman and bypass a CB in the first round of the draft not knowing whether or not he will be eligible.
by martyogelvie on Apr 2, 2008 7:08 AM CDT reply actions
Did we forget the "other part" of Spygate?
Anyone else here wondering what ever happened to the "unauthorized radio frequencies" Belichick was reportedly using? Forget videotape that some dude in Hawaii may or may not have, the radio frequency thing is the smoking gun. Why didn't the league follow up on that?
Even their backup QB (Flutie) was blowing the whistle that the Pats are using radio signals after the 20 second cut-off. Were they monitoring and perhaps decrypting opponents radio signals as well?
Goodell is a stooge. Hello, Moto.
It's getting swept under the rug
Like everything else involved with this debacle, the league is trying to preserve the idea that they made a fully informed decision on the punishment and that it's history. I don't know if anything else was going on, but Goodell has shown no willingness to dig deep on the full extent of things until the media has called him out, and even then he's dragging his feet.
I don't think Goodell is beholden to the Pats specifically. I think he's just trying to save face here rather than get the full story, which he'd probably rather not hear.
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