DC.COM Blog: Top Special Teamers Getting Pushed - Dallas Cowboys Forum

**WoodysGirl** · 08-17-2010

Posted by rphillips at 8/17/2010 1:52 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com

Wide receiver Sam Hurd and safety Pat Watkins are each fifth-year veterans with solid special teams credentials -- an essential quality for reserve players. Hurd led the Cowboys in special teams tackles (19) last year; Watkins ranked second (18) and had the highest total in 2007 with 25.

But in this year's training camp, they're getting pushed by younger players with cheaper contracts.

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Doomsday101 · 08-17-2010

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Originally Posted by WoodysGirl

Posted by rphillips at 8/17/2010 1:52 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com

Wide receiver Sam Hurd and safety Pat Watkins are each fifth-year veterans with solid special teams credentials -- an essential quality for reserve players. Hurd led the Cowboys in special teams tackles (19) last year; Watkins ranked second (18) and had the highest total in 2007 with 25.

But in this year's training camp, they're getting pushed by younger players with cheaper contracts.

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I highly doubt Hurd or Watkins will make the final cut.

kristie · 08-17-2010

i just hope holley is going to be OK after hurting his hamstring.