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CCBoy
08-14-2011, 02:15 AM
Todd Archer's practice observations
August, 13, 2011
By Todd Archer


http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4682061/todd-archers-practice-observations-12



** Two days after the preseason win against Denver, players were in shells for Saturday’s practice. The pads will probably return for Sunday’s workout.

** The stars were removed from the rookies’ helmets for practice. They had them for the Broncos game.

** Rookie WR Raymond Radway had a drop while running routes on air but made two nice catches right in front of owner and GM Jerry Jones. The first was a leaping grab down the middle from Stephen McGee and the second was on a perfectly placed pass from Tony Romo just over S Abram Elam and CB Alan Ball.

** CB Orlando Scandrick made a good read on a Romo throw to WR Miles Austin along the back line of the end zone, dropping off the underneath receiver to make the pick. Scandrick ran out of the end zone, which might not have pleased the coaches too much because he would not have made it to the 20...

WoodysGirl
08-14-2011, 09:02 PM
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** The tight ends had their hands tied with bands during individual blocking drills in order to make sure they kept their hands inside the defender as well as make sure they stay away from holding penalties.

** Assistant head coach Jimmy Robinson (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/3523/jimmy-robinson) was back to throwing passes full zip after he was unable to do that in San Antonio after suffering a concussion in a collision with Teddy Williams (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13922/teddy-williams).

** Rookie FB Shaun Chapas (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14094/shaun-chapas) got a full taste of LB DeMarcus Ware (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/8426/demarcus-ware) on a lead block for Lonyae Miller (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13615/lonyae-miller). Chapas attempted to get low on Ware, but Ware was able to stun him while being able to break free and make the tackle. Chapas did a better job on the next play away from Ware on Anthony Spencer (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10470/anthony-spencer) to allow the run to get outside.

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