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Good afternoon BTB! It’s time for another edition of the practice highlights. Here’s what went down this morning at the Cowboys’ last practice before they play the Rams on Saturday.
Cowboys padded practice is this morning in Oxnard ... instead of the evening. Walk-through will be this evening. Cowboys off Friday/Sunday.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 10, 2017
Jason Garrett leads the @dallascowboys in jumping jacks before every practice. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/PyHSN85KRp
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) August 10, 2017
First off, the guys who did not practice today, many were expected, if not all:
Not practicing today: Tyron Smith, Brice Butler, Joe Looney, Cedric Thornton, Jourdan Lewis, Anthony Brown, Marquez White
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Emmett Cleary, who started at left tackle last week against the Cardinals, will likely get the nod again this week if starters don’t play:
Tyron Smith getting another day. Emmett Cleary working with first-team at LT again.
— Drew Davison (@drewdavison) August 10, 2017
Chaz Green back with the second team:
Chaz Green is back and playing 2nd-team LT today. pic.twitter.com/dsecncjzkp
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
Also a little update on guys that were limited or injured in the last few days:
Ends Taco Charlton (back tightness) and Charles Tapper (hip) are in team drill together after dealing with health issues
— Kate Hairopoulos (@khairopoulos) August 10, 2017
Cowboys WR Brice Butler has a sprained foot. Team taking another look at it.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 10, 2017
Tyron Smith had a simple answer when asked about his back: "I'm good."
— Drew Davison (@drewdavison) August 10, 2017
Look at the quick feet on Switzer, looking like he’s far removed from any sore hamstrings:
Ryan Switzer has ridiculously quick feet. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/T4zK2hvNTr
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) August 10, 2017
Ryan Switzer pic.twitter.com/K2vzOLpTAu
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Here goes that man again, Dez Bryant with the one-handed grab:
.@DezBryant. One hand. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/5W617kyU62
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) August 10, 2017
Dez Bryant pic.twitter.com/sWGVtObyez
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Dak to Dez. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/1tTIEfCEN7
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) August 10, 2017
Check out the running backs on the fumble drill:
Zeke leads the way through the dreaded baseball bat fumble drill pic.twitter.com/chrTovJOre
— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) August 10, 2017
Ah...Rod Smith, you got to protect yourself down low, yikes!
Baseball bat fumble drill claims a victim, but RB Rod Smith keeps practicing pic.twitter.com/lyZvr8b7o5
— Bill Jones (@CBS11BillJones) August 10, 2017
Cole Beasley with a nice move and some serious ups to grab this one over Byron Jones:
Cole Beasley beats Byron Jones 1-on-1. Nice grab. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/CGHswQf7l5
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) August 10, 2017
Cole Beasley is one nasty dude to try and play footsy with!
Line judge in the way, but Beasley with some ankle breakage pic.twitter.com/nmfTB2X2pu
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
Dak Prescott to Cole Beasley pic.twitter.com/2ilhjizLkd
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
How about some compete period, here we have Terrance Williams making a nice move on Orlando Scandrick:
Compete Period. Terrance vs. Scandrick pic.twitter.com/yzLrfXuLP3
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
Here’s another angle:
Terrance Williams beats Orlando Scandrick deep for TD in 1-on-1 compete drill in front of entire team: pic.twitter.com/02ikS6wTDB
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 10, 2017
Gold Jacket Witten going up for it but this time Byron Jones was ready:
Compete Period. Witten vs. Byron pic.twitter.com/4z68N4yd35
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
Witten wasn’t dropping this one though!
Jason Witten is fired up pic.twitter.com/9j38WVmVDC
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Oh man, 23 gets burned by Dez, so many have been before, don't feel too bad:
Dak to Dez pic.twitter.com/gIPirL2ArX
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Jaylon Smith was working with the ones again! Sean Lee not practicing in 11-on-11.
Jaylon Smith working with first team for second consecutive day. Sean Lee not working in team drills
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
What’s up with General Lee?
Sean Lee leaving the field. Seems to be moving fine
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Ah, okay, Whew! Precaution is fine:
Told Sean Lee left practice with hamstring tightness. The Cowboys are just being precautions at the moment. https://t.co/M3zd5nHaay
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) August 10, 2017
ORLANDO!! Scandrick gets the pick on the tip drill from Dez:
Orlando Scandrick interception pic.twitter.com/iv3amO69iO
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Your Daily Dan Bailey Update: He’s perfect, again.
Dan Bailey good from 55 pic.twitter.com/y9CM5xfXdo
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Wait...what? REDO!
Well, Dan Bailey is no longer perfect in camp. Missed a 53-yard attempt wide right. Started 32-for-32. Now 32/33.
— Drew Davison (@drewdavison) August 10, 2017
Dez Bryant is what Ric Flair is talking about when he says “Dirtiest Player in the Game”, that catch was filthy. Scandrick knows:
Best catch of @dallascowboys training camp. @DezBryant sick one-handed TD grab in 11-on-11. @NBCDFW pic.twitter.com/hdt13kyT6d
— Pat Doney (@PatDoneyNBC5) August 10, 2017
Dez celebrating a TD in team drills pic.twitter.com/rXkiZcpJW4
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
And another one!
Dak to Dez pic.twitter.com/by8j3qSmi9
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Spoke about this guy with ESPN Richmond this week, Brian Brown has been a pretty reliable target:
Brian Brown just made a fantastic catch for a TD & Dez literally sprinted 20 yards downfield to be the first to congratulate him.
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott busting through here:
Zeke pic.twitter.com/nLZdBTLjiy
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
Rico Gathers has been one hard dude to cover:
Rico fights off Blanton pic.twitter.com/VZKXKiBlim
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
A Lance Lenoir sighting, nice play:
Quoth the Raven: Lance Lenoir pic.twitter.com/Agtoy1Cmb9
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
All in all, it was another very productive day and the Cowboys even worked with cards to get ready for the Los Angeles Rams. We’ll leave you with a few quotes from the Man of the Day, Atta Boy, 88!
Dez Bryant: "Scandrick has been ballin. He's a true leader. He's been making me work hard. ...Scandrick is gonna have a big year this year."
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Dez Bryant asked how many one-handed catches he can make in a row: "I can go all day. So that's about a million."
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Dez: Jaylon Smith is ready. "The dude is filthy-nasty. I mean that in a good way. I'm glad we're on the same team that's all I'm gonna say."
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 10, 2017
Biggest damn bobble head I ever seen. pic.twitter.com/PkQGMQTo6q
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 10, 2017
Fan coming strong with $500 Dez item off EBay: pic.twitter.com/GjqQK1Yy0v
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 10, 2017