The Cowboys are holding the first practice of the mandatory mini-camp today. Kyle Orton is a no-show, so the Cowboys will roll with a limited Tony Romo plus backups Brandon Weeden, Caleb Hanie and Dustin Vaughan.
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Updates on a couple of position battles in the team part of practice.
Justin Durant and Bruce Carter are the 1-team nickel linebackers.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) June 17, 2014
Ronald Leary getting 1-team reps at LG.
— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) June 17, 2014
Video!
Some video from today's practice showing the RBs going thru drills under coach Gary Brown http://t.co/bYGfOQFukC via @YouTube
— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) June 17, 2014
Some punting news?
I criticized Cody Mandell's punting chops a couple weeks ago. In fairness to him, dude is crushing punts out here today.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) June 17, 2014
More Jerry on Orton.
Jerry jones said they were going let things play out Orton. They have been on contact with Orton's agent not Orton
— Clarence Hill (@clarencehilljr) June 17, 2014
Jerry on Orton.
Jerry wouldn't say he's disappointed with Orton no-show, just that it was expected
— Rowan Kavner (@KavnerDC) June 17, 2014
The 2s at corner.
Mitchell and Phillips are the CB with the 2s. Mitchell is playing on right side.
— Bryan Broaddus (@BryanBroaddus) June 17, 2014
At least there is going to be variety in the passing game among receivers and running backs. Hope it works.
Linehan continues to work Beasley on the outside and Bryant in the slot. Trying to get the ball to him on the move.
— Bryan Broaddus (@BryanBroaddus) June 17, 2014
Broaddus likes the way Terrance Mitchell is practicing so far.
I will say this about Terrance Mitchell and I hope I don't jinx him but he is working really well so far. Looks quick. In shape.
— Bryan Broaddus (@BryanBroaddus) June 17, 2014
Oh no, the unicorn is on the side!
Ben Gardner, Matt Johnson going through rehab work on the side.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) June 17, 2014
Anthony Spencer is present, but obviously not practicing.
Spencer's back out here doing some infield work. Nothing too strenuous.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) June 17, 2014
Plenty of guys who sat out earlier are in action now.
Lotta ppl practicing who were at least somewhat limited toward the end of OTAs, including Holloman, Hayden and Selvie
— Rowan Kavner (@KavnerDC) June 17, 2014
Interesting take from Clarence Hill.
Cowboys have seemingly gone all in with hamstring prevention. Majority of skill position players wearing long tights in minicamp heat
— Clarence Hill (@clarencehilljr) June 17, 2014
Terrance Mitchell finally gets in on some action after finishing school.
"@TexasTopDog: @BryanBroaddus is terrance mitchell back yet?" Working at left corner as I type.
— Bryan Broaddus (@BryanBroaddus) June 17, 2014
Romo getting early reps but no in team, the RBs are playing as WRs on occasion.
Romo getting a lot of reps early on in first minicamp practice. Also interesting seeing RBs bump outside more as WRs
— Rowan Kavner (@KavnerDC) June 17, 2014
Romo not expected to go full-out today as the Cowboys remain cautious.
Tony Romo taking some prepractice team snaps. Not full speed action
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) June 17, 2014
Devin Street is a full-go.
Devin Street was limping badly w. a quad bruise last week. Looks full go today, though.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) June 17, 2014