DMN Blog: Observations from Day 12 of Cowboys training camp practice

[WoodysGirl]

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Brandon George / Reporter
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5:33 PM on Tue., Aug. 9, 2011 | Permalink



OBSERVATION DECK:
Here's what I saw from the Cowboys' 12th training camp practice Tuesday afternoon at the Alamodome in San Antonio:

• Rookie CB Josh Thomas of Cedar Hill had a good day. Thomas came on a blitz from the inside early in team drills and would have sacked QB Jon Kitna. He then broke up a pass by Tony Romo intended for WR Jesse Holley.

Later, Thomas intercepted a pass from QB Tom Brandstater down the right sideline that was intended for rookie WR Dwayne Harris.

• The Cowboys' afternoon practice was without pads for the first time since Day 2 of training camp.

• Undrafted rookie free agent LB Orie Lemon (Oklahoma State) continued to impress. Early in team drills, he would have sacked QB Stephen McGee.

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[punit328]

I like what i'm hearing about this Orie Lemon kid. I hope he can keep it up once the games start. Do you see them keeping 5 inside linebackers?

[speedkilz88]

Originally Posted by punit328

I like what i'm hearing about this Orie Lemon kid. I hope he can keep it up once the games start. Do you see them keeping 5 inside linebackers?

Probably not because it's so hard to put together a 53 man roster and keep all the udfa guys that are doing well. But if Carter goes on PUP that could open up a spot for him at least for 6 weeks. Or cut Brooking.

[Future]

Originally Posted by punit328

I like what i'm hearing about this Orie Lemon kid. I hope he can keep it up once the games start. Do you see them keeping 5 inside linebackers?

More likely that they just cut Brooking..

James, Lee, Carter, and Lemon. Might be a bit of a stretch but wouldn't bother me. Still need to see if Lemon can make plays in game action though.

[diehard2294]

Ogletree another drop today

[lwehlers]

i do not see brookings released. the coaching staff is just saving brookings for the start of the season. i see brookings playing in the third and fourth preaseason games.

[lwehlers]

we still need a receiver. i think the coaching staff will wait until after the first game and sign a proven receiver.

[diehard2294]

Originally Posted by lwehlers

we still need a receiver. i think the coaching staff will wait until after the first game and sign a proven receiver.

if they were going to do that they should have signed D.Mason

[CowboyStar88]

Originally Posted by diehard2294

Ogletree another drop today

Don't worry about. Of course we don't know if it was 1 drop and 3 catches and none of the catches were spectacular there for leaving the reporter to exclude them, so it looks more like a "story". I wouldn't worry at all.

[CowboyStar88]

Originally Posted by lwehlers

we still need a receiver. i think the coaching staff will wait until after the first game and sign a proven receiver.

Oh that makes sense? Oh sign a WR who missed all of camp has no rythm with ROMO and doesn't know the playbook? Very Very doubtful actually I would say chances are 90% things will stay the same. I swear this topic has been beaten to death. You can't beat a dead horse. Otree or Harris will be the #3 deal with it people. We are going to get our younger guys experience to help build the future for years to come. They don't become proven unless they play.

[BAT]

* Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker and NFL Hall-of-Famer Randy White was in attendance today.

C'mon now. White was a failure at LB, but a HOFer at DT. These guys really need to proof their stuff better.

[Star4Ever]

Originally Posted by punit328

I like what i'm hearing about this Orie Lemon kid. I hope he can keep it up once the games start. Do you see them keeping 5 inside linebackers?

The FO would be absolutely crazy not to keep 5 ILBs considering the health questions about the four we know we'll be keeping. If we go with just four, we're asking for a lot of trouble IMO.
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[SilverStarCowboy]

Originally Posted by punit328

I like what i'm hearing about this Orie Lemon kid. I hope he can keep it up once the games start. Do you see them keeping 5 inside linebackers?

Lemon is slower, but may be more ready than Albright.

[BAT]

Originally Posted by SilverStarCowboy

Lemon is slower, but may be more ready than Albright.

I like Lemon, but Albright has been a playmaker so far. Stash Lemon on PS, take a chance on the more versatile Albright.

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by Star4Ever

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I agree.