ESPN Dallas: Camp chat: Live from the Alamodome XX *Recap*

[WoodysGirl]

You can read the Q&A stuff here: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4681681/camp-chat-live-from-the-alamodome-xx

Below are the team drills

Twitter
calvinwatkins:
Andre Gurode looking good during rehab drills. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:10 calvinwatkins
4:10


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Scandrick moves into Newman's spot. That's not really the problem. Who's the third corner in the sub packages? It'd be Alan Ball if the season started tomorrow.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:11


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Running plays vs. air and Kevin Ogletree had an obvious mental bust. Romo threw a post. Ogletree ran a curl.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:11 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:12


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Ogletree follows that up with a drop. Yikes.


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Team drills are about to start. They'll be doing goal-to-go work.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:22

Twitter
calvinwatkins:
RT @mortreport: League notifies teams of supplemental draft date of Aug. 17 but no players have been declared eligible ...yet. Stay tuned.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Check that. It's punt work from the 5.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
It was an end-of-game situation when they wanted McBriar to run the end line and kill time before taking a safety. He doesn't run well.

toddarcher:
Tony Romo booed 4 throw put of bounds. I feel like telling fans he's doing it on purpose to kill clock at end of game. [via Twitter]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Another wrinkle: Punting from the 35 in an end-of-game situation. Ogletree took the snap and ran out of the back of the end zone.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Inside run drills start with Marcus Spears whipping Tyron Smith and getting to Jones in backfield. ... WR/DB 1-on-1s on the other side.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:28 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:28

Twitter
calvinwatkins:
Like the end of game situational stuff the cowboys are working on. [via Twitter]


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Great coverage by Ball on Austin out route. Incomplete. ... Olshansky stuffs Felix. .... Dez toasts Scandrick on a slant for 10-yard TE. ... Felix turns the corner, but there aren't cornerbacks in the drill.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:29 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:30


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Raymond Radway goes up high over Thomas on a fade in the corner of the end zone for a TD. ... Miller runs hard up the middle for at least six yards.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:30 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:30


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
McGee off target on a quick out to Harris. ... Great break by McCann to almost pick a slant to Holley.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:30 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:31


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Marty B gets wide open on a crossing route vs. Elam. Might have been flagged for push-off. ... Cleveland with a drop.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:31 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:32


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Cummings meets Tanner in the hole. ... Romo can't connect with Leong on a back-shoulder throw.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:32 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:32


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Tanner makes a nice cut on a stretch play, but he ends up on his butt after a big hit by Cummings six yards downfield.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:32 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:32

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
Said it this morning to watch Bryan McCann battling Ball for his job. Has a real feel for how to play routes, smart and athletic. One on One [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:32 BryanBroaddus
4:33


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Witten blows Brandon Williams off the ball to give Tanner a huge hole. ... Romo misses Dez on back-shoulder throw.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:33 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:33


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Ogletree falls coming out of his cut vs. Scandrick. ... Warren goes outside in inside run drill.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:33 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:34


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Holley beats Randle on a crossing route. ... Romo incomplete to Harris on hook. ... Ogletree drops a back-shoulder throw. This might be his worst practice of camp.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:34 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:35


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo fade to Dez is incomplete. Good coverage by McCann. Romo looked like he was trying to correct Dez's footwork after the throw.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:35 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:36


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Now it's goal-line work. Felix gets first RB reps.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:36 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:36


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Ware strings out a toss left, taking on Gronkowski's block. Elam fills to make the tackle.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:36 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:37


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Elam blankets Witten on a play-action pass. Romo tries throwing behind Witten in the back of the end zone. No chance to make the catch.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:37 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:37


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Nobody covers Marty B on play-action. Romo hits him on a crossing route in the front of the end zone. Nice catch on a ball thrown behind him.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:37 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:38


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Cummings and Lee stuff Miller.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:38 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:38

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
CB Mario Butler has something about him. He has a feel for coverage and the quickness not to be beat. Keep an eye on him this pre season. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:38 BryanBroaddus
4:38


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo hits wide-open Pociask in the flat for TD off play-action.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:38 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:39


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Marty B gets wide open on same route for another TD. Ryan and Elam have a chat.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:39 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:39

Twitter
toddarcher:
Because it happens so rarely It's strange. DeMarcus Ware with 2 breakdowns in goal line coverage. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:39 toddarcher
4:39


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Tanner fights his way in for the 1-yard TD. Gronkowski went backwards as lead blocker.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:39 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:40


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Gronkowski gets wide open in the flat for the TD.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:40 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:40

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
Bennett has been wide open on back to back plays on the goal line. In film session tonight a LB is going to get their rear ripped. Busts [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:40 BryanBroaddus
4:40


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Danny McCray stuffs Tanner.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:40 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:41


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Warren loses 4 yards. Butler did great job stringing out the play despite being held by Chapas.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:41 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:41


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
McGee scores on the bootleg.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:41 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:42


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
McGee has nobody open. Throws incomplete to Phillips.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:42 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:43


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Warren ends up at bottom of pile a foot short of the goal line.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:43 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:43


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Field goals.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:43 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:43


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Buehler good from 26.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:43 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:44


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Buehler good from 32.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:44 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:45


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Buehler wide left from 36.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:45 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:45


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Buehler good from 41.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:45 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:46


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Bailey good from 42.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:46 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:46


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Bailey good from 26.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:46 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:46


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Bailey good from 32.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:46 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:47


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Bailey good from 36.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:47 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:47


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
That round goes to Bailey, 4-3.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:47 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:47


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
7-on-7 and pass-rush drills.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:47 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:48


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Butler beats Smith on a speed rush. ... Romo checkdown to Felix.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:48 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:49

Twitter
calvinwatkins:
David Buehler goes 3-4 on FG making 26, 32 & 42 missed 36. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:49 calvinwatkins
4:49


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Very interesting: Kyle Kosier got a rep at RG. Did good job vs. Olshansky.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:49 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:49

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
Smith had been quicker on his pass sets getting away from the line but was beaten badly out of his stance by Butler off the edge. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:49 BryanBroaddus
4:49

Twitter
calvinwatkins:
Dan Bailey was perfect 4-4 [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:49 calvinwatkins
4:49


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo underneath to Ogletree. ... Romo fade to Austin in the end zone is broken up by Ball.

BryanBroaddus:
Spoke poorly about Ball and he comes up against Austin in the air on the fade and rips ball out. Nice skill there. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:50 BryanBroaddus
4:50


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Albright bullies Phillips with a bull rush, pushing him back into QB. ... Romo to Rucker for 5-yard gain. ... Sam Young looks bad as Coleman whips him with an inside power move.


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo and Dez connect for 5-yard TD. Dez ran reverse pivot in front left corner of end zone, boxing out McCann.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:51 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:51


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Miller makes a nice catch with James all over him. Couldn't see if he got in end zone.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:51 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:51

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
.@toddarcher is reporting from the field that the goal line coverage busts are on DeMarcus Ware. One more reason just to let him rush . [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:51 BryanBroaddus
4:52

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
Bradie James carries Miller in coverage but a nice job by him using his body to shield James from ball on goal line. Miller catching ball 2. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:52 BryanBroaddus
4:52


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Bennett can't make catch on seam route over Sendejo in the end zone. Kitna threw it high and to back shoulder. Tough catch, but it's a play Bennett is more than capable of making.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:52 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:53


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna out to Bennett for 15. ... Smith and Kosier -- again at right guard -- handle Spencer/Spears. Spencer slipped through on stunt next rep.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:54


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Arkin is working next to Free. Ware's speed as he twists inside is tough for Arkin to handle. Arkin got beat straight up by Hatcher the next rep, maybe anticipating a stunt.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:54 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:54

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
Defense finds a way to hold in coverage, Kitna holds the ball and would have been sacked. Tries to fit the ball to Cleveland without success [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:54 BryanBroaddus
4:55


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
McGee hit Radway on a crossing route in the back of the end zone. Nice job staying inbounds while Weaver was fighting with him.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:55 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:56


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
McGee fade to Poots over Weaver for a TD.

espn_macmahon:
Kyle Kosier getting reps at RG is very interesting. @BryanBroaddus has been wanting to see that happen. Rookie Arkin at LG. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:56 espn_macmahon
4:57

Twitter
espn_macmahon:
Need a veteran next to Tyron Smith. If they can't count on Montrae Holland, moving Kosier from left side makes sense. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:57 espn_macmahon
4:57


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Team drills ... Quick out to Austin.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:57 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:58


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo throws hot to Harris. Elam was there to make tackle, but Harris might have been able to fight for the first down.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:58 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:58


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
McCann has great coverage on a slant to Bryant, breaking up the pass with his inside hand.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo quick out to Witten to move sticks on third-and-3.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo throws to flat for Marty B. Sensabaugh is there to make tackle immediately.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Miles Austin makes a sweet leaping catch on a post between the safeties. The ball was a little high and behind him, but Austin made the adjustment for a big gain.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:01


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Lee blitzes forces Kitna to get rid of it quickly. Radway caught it short of sticks and AOA closed quickly.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:02


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna and Poots aren't on the same page.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:02 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:02


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Spears and Lissemore get to Kitna vs. second-team OL.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:02 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:03


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Lee comes free up the middle for a sack.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Josh Thomas makes a great break on the ball to knock down out route to Cleveland.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:04 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:05


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Sendejo gets a sack on a blitz.


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
From the 20, Romo throws a strike on a skinny post to Austin for a TD. He had great separation from Ball.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:06 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:06


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo checkdown to Miller.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:06 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:07


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo flips it to Bennett over the middle on third-and-2.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:07 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:08


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
End-around to Holley, who has no chance to beat Ware to the corner.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:08 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:09

Twitter
toddarcher:
Kyle Kosier playing some right guard with David Arkin at left guard. Help rookie Tyron Smith? [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 5:09 toddarcher
5:09


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Ware came up the middle and bull-rushed Arkin into Romo's lap. ... Romo stepped away and fired a high bullet that Dez snared in the end zone, but that's a sack.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:10


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo fakes QB draw and throws to Austin in end zone for TD. Scandrick had him blanketed, but the CB never found the ball and Austin made a tough catch.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:10


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna fade to Phillips falls incomplete.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:10

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
@********** Phil Costa is running with first group. Watched Gurode workout this afternoon, he needs more time. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 5:10 BryanBroaddus
5:11


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Tanner gets good gain up the middle on delay.


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
McGee to Holley in the corner of the end zone, but he came down out of bounds.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:14 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:14


Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Practice over.

[CowboyStar88]

sounds like Ogletree had a tough practice hopefully he will pick it up tomorrow.

[MichaelWinicki]

I like these...

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
Said it this morning to watch Bryan McCann battling Ball for his job. Has a real feel for how to play routes, smart and athletic. One on One [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:32 BryanBroaddus
4:33


BryanBroaddus:
CB Mario Butler has something about him. He has a feel for coverage and the quickness not to be beat. Keep an eye on him this pre season. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:38 BryanBroaddus
4:38

[Risen Star]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Josh Thomas makes a great break on the ball to knock down out route to Cleveland.
Monday August 8, 2011 5:04 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
5:05


Now you wanna talk about arm strength.

[Risen Star]

I love Broaddus' little blurbs within the chat. No offense to MacMahon, but that's a former scout talking telling you what he's seeing.

[Hoofbite]

Buehler loses another one.

I can't see any way that Dallas doesn't keep Bailey.

[Risen Star]

Buehler loses another one.

I can't see any way that Dallas doesn't keep Bailey.

Bailey's gonna have to either fail to keep that consistency in the preseason games or be really awful at kicking off.

[Hoofbite]

Bailey's gonna have to either fail to keep that consistency in the preseason games or be really awful at kicking off.

If it came down to it, I'd take points over longer kickoffs.

I think they keep both so it doesn't matter but there is absolutely no way this team can let Buehler kick, given his recent performance.

[stasheroo]

Twitter
espn_macmahon:
Need a veteran next to Tyron Smith. If they can't count on Montrae Holland, moving Kosier from left side makes sense. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:57 espn_macmahon
4:57


If they 'can't count on Montrae Holland', how does it 'make sense' to keep him here and not sign another veteran guard?

C'mon guys, am I the only one seeing this?

:confused:

[Hoofbite]

If they 'can't count on Montrae Holland', how does it 'make sense' to keep him here and not sign another veteran guard?

C'mon guys, am I the only one seeing this?

:confused:

Well, it looks like Dallas is waiting for the regular season to see if they can "count on" Holland.

[stasheroo]

Well, it looks like Dallas is waiting for the regular season to see if they can "count on" Holland.

Yeah, that sounds like a great plan...

:rolleyes:

Juggle the line around completely because Jerry likes Holland for some reason.

[Hoofbite]

Yeah, that sounds like a great plan...

:rolleyes:

Juggle the line around completely because Jerry likes Holland for some reason.

I don't get it either.

[Risen Star]

I can't just automatically think it's a bad move. If I'm running the team and I see our 4th round draft pick out there really playing well and improving every day, then I too wouldn't want to add another veteran. I'd be in the mindset that between Holland and Arkin, we'll be alright this year.

If I told you in April that the Cowboys will use a mid round pick on a G who will be in the mix to start his first year I'd be showered with confetti. But now it's like a funeral.

[Hoofbite]

http://cowboyszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215241&highlight=Bailey+Buehler

Based on that:

Bailey: 32-36

Buehler: 26-38

[stasheroo]

I can't just automatically think it's a bad move. If I'm running the team and I see our 4th round draft pick out there really playing well and improving every day, then I too wouldn't want to add another veteran. I'd be in the mindset that between Holland and Arkin, we'll be alright this year.

If I told you in April that the Cowboys will use a mid round pick on a G who will be in the mix to start his first year I'd be showered with confetti. But now it's like a funeral.

According to today's report, it didn't sound like Arkin had a great day on the left side. The team doesn't want two rookies together on the right side (which I agree with) so now they're flipping Kosier over.

But even for the sake of argument, and Arkin can handle himself, what happens if Kosier gets hurt?

Given his recent history, there's at least a decent chance he could miss some time.

If Montrae Holland can't be counted on to complete a week of practice, how can you possibly count on him when the games count?

[tupperware]

Whoever made the thread talking about moving Kosier to RG and Arkin to LG was right :)

[Kangaroo]

I like these...

Twitter
BryanBroaddus:
Said it this morning to watch Bryan McCann battling Ball for his job. Has a real feel for how to play routes, smart and athletic. One on One [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:32 BryanBroaddus
4:33


BryanBroaddus:
CB Mario Butler has something about him. He has a feel for coverage and the quickness not to be beat. Keep an eye on him this pre season. [via Twitter]
Monday August 8, 2011 4:38 BryanBroaddus
4:38

I was hoping McCann would build on last year he was so much faster then I realized after watching him play last year and he just seemed to have a knack for the ball. I think Ball will be cut I think the young guys are stepping up and starting to take the bull by the horn but the real test for these guys is the next few preseason games.

[LeonDixson]

If it came down to it, I'd take points over longer kickoffs.

I think they keep both so it doesn't matter but there is absolutely no way this team can let Buehler kick, given his recent performance.
If Kai Forbath gets healthy in time to compete I think he wins the FG job. I agree they probably keep Buehler for KO's and I'm okay with that.

If Forbath can't compete this year I hope they put him on IR rather than cut him. He's pretty good.

[Muhast]

toddarcher:
Tony Romo booed 4 throw put of bounds. I feel like telling fans he's doing it on purpose to kill clock at end of game. [via Twitter]


This is yet another reason why I think we may have the dumbest fans of any NFL team.

The guys on this site are great, but working at a sports store, you should hear some of the idiotic things my fellow Boys' fans say.

[sureletsrace]

Bailey has kicked 90% so far this TC. He is LEGIT.

[johnnybluestar]

I went to the "scrimmage yesterday and watched both kickers closely even in the practice portion. Neither of them had a good day. Buehler was Buehler; Bailey was less impressive than I imagined. One thing I can say for Buehler is that the ball explodes off his foot. It sounds solid and comes off his foot quickly. Bailey, not even close. It's like one guy is using a driver and one is using a wedge. Too bad the guy with the driver slices 1 out of every 4 tries.
I'd strongly consider keeping Buehler for kick offs. Based on what I saw yesterday, I'd bet Buehler's kickoffs will be at least 10 yards longer most of the time. Bailey's kicks just look like lazy fly balls.

In other kicking news, the camp-body punter shanked two punts in a row. Both of them were so pathetic that after the second one, I really wondered if they were working on covering terrible punts. After his third punt I just accepted he has no chance. I can punt as well as he can. (I can punt a ball 40-50 yards with about half the hang time of real kickers. I can also kick 45 yard field goals, but not consistently. I'm alright from 35 yards and in - I mention this because if I had known they would take just anybody, I would have taken off work for a few weeks and headed down to San Antonio and kicked balls until my leg fell off....and I would have done it for free)

[speedkilz88]

The punter is out there to keep McBriar from being overused.

[Apollo Creed]

Whoever made the thread talking about moving Kosier to RG and Arkin to LG was right :)

Great TYS opportunity there.

We need a told ya so gif or thread icon. Got a feeling it's gonna be a recurring theme this year.

[DanTanna]

Poots is getting more solid every day.

[nalam]

Well, it looks like Dallas is waiting for the regular season to see if they can "count on" Holland.

They may be looking at the waiver wire and roster cuts to 53... OR Jerry is so bargain hunting now, waiting until week one to pick up a vet and cut Holland , so that vets salary is not guranteed . ( Holland wil be still paid , go figure :( )

[hornitosmonster]

toddarcher:
Tony Romo booed 4 throw put of bounds. I feel like telling fans he's doing it on purpose to kill clock at end of game. [via Twitter]

Typical idiot Cowboys fans. :banghead:

[7footer]

toddarcher:
Tony Romo booed 4 throw put of bounds. I feel like telling fans he's doing it on purpose to kill clock at end of game. [via Twitter]



This is yet another reason why I think we may have the dumbest fans of any NFL team.





Eagles fans boo'd Santa Clause...checkmate

[7footer]

I think Arkin will do fine at LG with more practice...I'd expect him to struggle at first, but I believe he will be fine once he gets more reps at that position.

[arglebargle]

Eagles fans boo'd Santa Clause...checkmate

That's because he brings them too many coals and switches.....

[CowboyStar88]

toddarcher:
Tony Romo booed 4 throw put of bounds. I feel like telling fans he's doing it on purpose to kill clock at end of game. [via Twitter]


This is yet another reason why I think we may have the dumbest fans of any NFL team.

The guys on this site are great, but working at a sports store, you should hear some of the idiotic things my fellow Boys' fans say.

LOL oh my I have to agree. Also if we have high hopes for one of our own we are not "REALISTS" we are delusional. Man I just love our fan base! :bang2:

[Nachos]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna out to Bennett for 15. ... Smith and Kosier -- again at right guard -- handle Spencer/Spears. Spencer slipped through on stunt next rep.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:54

This is the only mention of Spencer from the entire practice report. I know its only one practice report but, my impression is that Spencer's name has not been mentioned very often in these practice summaries. For a person who plays an impact position, he isn't making much of an impression on these practice reporters.

[CowboyStar88]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna out to Bennett for 15. ... Smith and Kosier -- again at right guard -- handle Spencer/Spears. Spencer slipped through on stunt next rep.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:54

This is the only mention of Spencer from the entire practice report. I know its only one practice report but, my impression is that Spencer's name has not been mentioned very often in these practice summaries. For a person who plays an impact position, he isn't making much of an impression on these practice reporters.

I hope we see a lot of Victor Butler the kid makes plays I wouldn't be upset at all if we saw Ware and Butler on the field rushing the QB. I just don't get what's up with Spencer.

[Apollo Creed]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna out to Bennett for 15. ... Smith and Kosier -- again at right guard -- handle Spencer/Spears. Spencer slipped through on stunt next rep.
Monday August 8, 2011 4:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
4:54

This is the only mention of Spencer from the entire practice report. I know its only one practice report but, my impression is that Spencer's name has not been mentioned very often in these practice summaries. For a person who plays an impact position, he isn't making much of an impression on these practice reporters.

He's had a very quiet camp.

His physically got all the tools, I just don't think he the 'want to'.

[CrazyCowboy]

I have been reading alot of you are down on Spencer and his production in training camp.

Man, every day I keep watching to see if he would do anything special. Nothing not a thing, and he is one of my favorite players on the team.

I am about ready to put Butler in his place because every practice I have seen Victor make big time plays.

If we are truely going to start our most productive players....then please tell me how Spencer starts ahead of Butler thus far?

[burmafrd]

I hope Jason is more willing to yank vets for young guys then Wade was.

[Muhast]

I have been reading alot of you are down on Spencer and his production in training camp.

Man, every day I keep watching to see if he would do anything special. Nothing not a thing, and he is one of my favorite players on the team.

I am about ready to put Butler in his place because every practice I have seen Victor make big time plays.

If we are truely going to start our most productive players....then please tell me how Spencer starts ahead of Butler thus far?


I feel like Butler has played 5 plays of defense and has 4 sacks and 4 ff's. lol.

Everytime he gets on the field it seems he makes a good play.

I don't see the harm in rotating him in more often.

[reddyuta]

I hope Jason is more willing to yank vets for young guys then Wade was.

Well garrett stuck with washed out mb3 when it was plain to see he was done but I am encouraged by the arkin situation.

[Muhast]

Well garrett stuck with washed out mb3 when it was plain to see he was done but I am encouraged by the arkin situation.


Me too, but would Garrett have had the balls to do it BEFORE Holland got hurt? That is the question.

I don't think it was Wade's call to keep Barber in. As the OC, you can only call certain running/passing plays with Barber in. You would think Garrett had control over that and for whatever reason (be it Jerry insisting, wade, or just his call) Barber stayed in and played even when we knew we had more effective options waiting on the sideline.

I am excited about Garrett, I think he will do great. I am not convinced he will play younger guys yet, until I see it.