News: Practice Points: Big Day For Both Parsons & Wright

[speedkilz88]

DallasCowboys.com, Nick Eatman & Rob Phillips

• Micah Parsons will likely do a little bit of everything at the linebacker position, from box work to rushing in certain packages, and that was on display Saturday. The first-round pick showed explosiveness diagnosing and busting up a couple of run plays, and he also got past fourth-round pick Josh Ball on one play while rushing from the left edge.

• The Cowboys' second draft pick at the linebacker position also was productive. Fourth-round pick Jabril Cox was one of the top coverage linebackers in the 2021 class, and he showed why in team drills, dropping back some 30 yards and picking off a deflected pass.

• Standing 6-foot-4, third-round pick Nahshon Wright stands out as easily the tallest cornerback in minicamp. He also showed a nose for the football Saturday, breaking up a pass and then jumping a route for a diving interception on the same series.

• Second-round pick Kelvin Joseph hasn't been challenged much this weekend against the rookie receivers – most of which are all taller, big-bodied players that can't hurt Joseph with their quickness. Joseph looks fluid in his turns and movement but again, it'll be interesting to see him face the likes of Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup in the upcoming OTAs and minicamps.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-points-big-day-for-both-parsons-wright

 

[America's Cowboy]

Great news!

 

[817Gill]

DallasCowboys.com, Nick Eatman & Rob Phillips

• Micah Parsons will likely do a little bit of everything at the linebacker position, from box work to rushing in certain packages, and that was on display Saturday. The first-round pick showed explosiveness diagnosing and busting up a couple of run plays, and he also got past fourth-round pick Josh Ball on one play while rushing from the left edge.

• The Cowboys' second draft pick at the linebacker position also was productive. Fourth-round pick Jabril Cox was one of the top coverage linebackers in the 2021 class, and he showed why in team drills, dropping back some 30 yards and picking off a deflected pass.

• Standing 6-foot-4, third-round pick Nahshon Wright stands out as easily the tallest cornerback in minicamp. He also showed a nose for the football Saturday, breaking up a pass and then jumping a route for a diving interception on the same series.

• Second-round pick Kelvin Joseph hasn't been challenged much this weekend against the rookie receivers – most of which are all taller, big-bodied players that can't hurt Joseph with their quickness. Joseph looks fluid in his turns and movement but again, it'll be interesting to see him face the likes of Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup in the upcoming OTAs and minicamps.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-points-big-day-for-both-parsons-wright

That bit about Joseph’s quickness is just what you want to hear. One of the reasons some had Horn over Surtain and were weary of Surtain in general was because he was better matched for big-bodied WR’s. With Diggs already being that guy here, it would be redundant to have two of that type corner and have no one suited for quicker and faster guys outside.

Taking Joseph was perfect in that regard. His 4.3-4.4 speed with quickness and change of direction fluidity is the right match to Diggs and his style of play.

 

[ItzKelz]

 

[Parcells4Life]

Wait.... I thought everyone on here said Nashon Wright couldn’t even make a practice squad and rookie camp would prove he’d drown?

Maybe he can develop into something. Very encouraging seeing him say he got the pick because he could tell what route was coming. That’s picking stuff up quick!

cant wait for preseason games for these rookies. Aside from Parsons/Joseph it’s probably the most extensive playing time any of them will see this year.

 

[conner01]

Wait.... I thought everyone on here said Nashon Wright couldn’t even make a practice squad and rookie camp would prove he’d drown?

Maybe he can develop into something. Very encouraging seeing him say he got the pick because he could tell what route was coming. That’s picking stuff up quick!

cant wait for preseason games for these rookies. Aside from Parsons/Joseph it’s probably the most extensive playing time any of them will see this year.

I never read that
All I’ve ever seen was he was taken too early
And this is rookie camp so let see how he does against guys who will be playing in the nfl this year

 

[darthseinfeld]

Wait.... I thought everyone on here said Nashon Wright couldn’t even make a practice squad and rookie camp would prove he’d drown?

Maybe he can develop into something. Very encouraging seeing him say he got the pick because he could tell what route was coming. That’s picking stuff up quick!

cant wait for preseason games for these rookies. Aside from Parsons/Joseph it’s probably the most extensive playing time any of them will see this year.

I didn't see a single person here say that

 

[conner01]

I didn't see a single person here say that

I think most liked the player
Just not the round he was picked in

 

[waving monkey]

the reach pick reads routes and makes picks

 

[big dog cowboy]

Standing 6-foot-4, third-round pick Nahshon Wright stands out as easily the tallest cornerback in minicamp. He also showed a nose for the football Saturday, breaking up a pass and then jumping a route for a diving interception on the same series.

 

[Clove]

Keep em coming brother.

 

[FiveSuperBowls]

Awesome start!!!

 

[CowboyRoy]

Great news!

every play is a wash

 

[CowboyRoy]

Awesome start!!!

Not for the guys getting beat and throwing picks.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Wait.... I thought everyone on here said Nashon Wright couldn’t even make a practice squad and rookie camp would prove he’d drown?

Maybe he can develop into something. Very encouraging seeing him say he got the pick because he could tell what route was coming. That’s picking stuff up quick!

cant wait for preseason games for these rookies. Aside from Parsons/Joseph it’s probably the most extensive playing time any of them will see this year.

No, no, no. The hindsighters got that covered. See, the hindsighters wanted him (if he actually is good), just in the 6th or 7th round. Value.
These hindsighters are so good they can even predict the future. Of course, no team wanted him until the 7th round. Everyone knows that, right hindsighters?
The hindsighters even know more than the scouts, including players they never even heard of until their name is called in the draft.

 

[kskboys]

Wait.... I thought everyone on here said Nashon Wright couldn’t even make a practice squad and rookie camp would prove he’d drown?

Maybe he can develop into something. Very encouraging seeing him say he got the pick because he could tell what route was coming. That’s picking stuff up quick!

cant wait for preseason games for these rookies. Aside from Parsons/Joseph it’s probably the most extensive playing time any of them will see this year.

Wait.....I thought we were supposed to give it time and see how the players work out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jaythecowboy]

DallasCowboys.com, Nick Eatman & Rob Phillips

• Micah Parsons will likely do a little bit of everything at the linebacker position, from box work to rushing in certain packages, and that was on display Saturday. The first-round pick showed explosiveness diagnosing and busting up a couple of run plays, and he also got past fourth-round pick Josh Ball on one play while rushing from the left edge.

• The Cowboys' second draft pick at the linebacker position also was productive. Fourth-round pick Jabril Cox was one of the top coverage linebackers in the 2021 class, and he showed why in team drills, dropping back some 30 yards and picking off a deflected pass.

• Standing 6-foot-4, third-round pick Nahshon Wright stands out as easily the tallest cornerback in minicamp. He also showed a nose for the football Saturday, breaking up a pass and then jumping a route for a diving interception on the same series.

• Second-round pick Kelvin Joseph hasn't been challenged much this weekend against the rookie receivers – most of which are all taller, big-bodied players that can't hurt Joseph with their quickness. Joseph looks fluid in his turns and movement but again, it'll be interesting to see him face the likes of Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup in the upcoming OTAs and minicamps.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-points-big-day-for-both-parsons-wright

Kelvin Joseph's supposed weakness was big - bodied receivers, not fast guys.

 

[kskboys]

I didn't see a single person here say that

The hyperbole is strong w/ that one.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

I think most liked the player
Just not the round he was picked in

I will bet most never even heard of the player. But that doesn't stop them from knowing the exact round the player will be chosen.
All one has to do is go to any mock draft site before the draft. They are always right.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Not for the guys getting beat and throwing picks.

The two QBs just got here a few days ago. There are only 5 OL in the camp. If those two QBs and the offense were lighting it up in practice these first two days, that would be a huge cause of concern for the defense.