ESPN Dallas: Scout's Eye: Oxnard Day 3

[WoodysGirl]

Aug 17
12:55
PM CT

By Bryan Broaddus


My thoughts from Monday’s practice:

*The more you watch tight end Jason Witten, the more you should appreciate what a truly outstanding football player he is really.

Witten had an outstanding day on Monday, catching two passes down the middle against a Cover 2 look in the two-minute drill. It’s amazing the feel that Romo has for Witten and where he is going to be in a route.

*Reports are coming out that wide receiver Patrick Crayton is putting some work in as a long snapper. To me, this idea doesn’t sound crazy at all.

For more, read: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowbo...e-oxnard-day-3

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

Aug 17
12:55
PM CT

By Bryan Broaddus


My thoughts from Monday’s practice:

*The more you watch tight end Jason Witten, the more you should appreciate what a truly outstanding football player he is really.

Witten had an outstanding day on Monday, catching two passes down the middle against a Cover 2 look in the two-minute drill. It’s amazing the feel that Romo has for Witten and where he is going to be in a route.

*Reports are coming out that wide receiver Patrick Crayton is putting some work in as a long snapper. To me, this idea doesn’t sound crazy at all.

[View Full Quote]For more, read: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowbo...e-oxnard-day-3

Crayton as a long snapper? Does sound cray to me

[Joe Realist]

Originally Posted by Doomsday101

Crayton as a long snapper? Does sound cray to me

think they meant FG holder?

[Doomsday101]

Originally Posted by Joe Realist

think they meant FG holder?

I would hope so, I would hate to have some defensive lineman lined up over center with Crayton doing the snapping, they would drive right over him and that is the last place you want pressure coming from.

[speedkilz88]

Originally Posted by Doomsday101

I would hope so, I would hate to have some defensive lineman lined up over center with Crayton doing the snapping, they would drive right over him and that is the last place you want pressure coming from.

You might try reading the article.

[WoodysGirl]

Originally Posted by Joe Realist

think they meant FG holder?

No they absolutely mean the long snapper. Click the link and there's a bit more detail.

Crayton's own words:

Asked if he seriously could handle a job usually performed by much bigger players, Crayton said, "It's not the size of the dog. Don't worry about that. I can hold my own even if I have to hold. The refs don't call holding inside those trenches too much...The thing is I would be an extra gunner almost. You usually don't block that snapper. You leave him alone. You let me go, I'm head huntin'."

[Verdict]

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

No they absolutely mean the long snapper. Click the link and there's a bit more detail.

Crayton's own words:

I have no idea if this will work, or not, but if you could free up the long snappers spot, it would create more depth elsewhere. Then again, if it fails (whiff's) the repercussions could be very severe.

[Joe Realist]

maybe he can play tackle eligible too.

[Idgit]

Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

No they absolutely mean the long snapper. Click the link and there's a bit more detail.

Crayton's own words:

Asked if he seriously could handle a job usually performed by much bigger players, Crayton said, "It's not the size of the dog. Don't worry about that. I can hold my own even if I have to hold. The refs don't call holding inside those trenches too much...The thing is I would be an extra gunner almost. You usually don't block that snapper. You leave him alone. You let me go, I'm head huntin'."

It's beyond me that this guy isn't a fan-favorite.