Some positive notes from what I am hearing at camp

[Hawkeye0202]

Let me first say, it's extremely difficult to know how each player is truly doing just by hearing from practice observers. We all will get a chance to watch these players in actual games starting this Thursday night and then we can start drawing our own conclusions.

Based on what I have heard, read and see, here are some positives come out of camp:

Offense

-Tyron Smith might be having the best camp out of any player. Very pivotal season as he must show he can stay healthy for the majority of the season.

-Glowing reports recently about Connor McGovern, heard he is actually taking starting snaps now at Left Guard, where the other Connor is working as the backup center. McGovern is one of the most improved according to the coaches. Not sure if he is ahead of Williams, but he can be in the conversation now.

-Zeke looks like he really transformed his body this off-season. His lack of explosive plays has been a big issue, but everything said is very encouraging at this point.

Defense

-Just like McGovern, hearing similar things about Gallimore. Gallimore might be that 2nd yr year that takes a big jump. Let's also remember McGovern in essence was just a rookie too last yr.

-Randy Gregory is getting rave reviews, not just as a pass rusher, but also against the run. Everything is there for him to have that breakout yr.

-LVE is flying around again and having a very productive camp. They moved him back to his natural weakside position. Just like Tyron, must show he can play a full season.

-Parsons has star potential, making many wow plays every practice. His maturity is the biggest surprise to me as he looks like he is taking the coaching.

-Many good things about the secondary, but let's not get too crazy yet, as they are playing against street fa type of backup QB's. Diggs is another one who looks to make the 2nd yr jump. Canady has been a surprise. Kazee continues to always been around the football, which is what you want a safety to be like.

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[Rockport]

Can’t wait for Thursday.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

another name on the offensive side who seemingly is stackin' good days after another is te dalton schultz.
he continues to build off a very good season.
i liked him at stanford.
glad he continues to show out.

Decide which we need most, Schultz or Jarwin, then look to trade one for a corner and a 3rd round pick. That other young TE can be developed at a gradual pace.
Having Schultz or Jarwin on the bench is a waste and we need corner help.

 

[Risen Star]

Is this the thread where we talk about our Cowboys guy?

 

[Techsass]

Is this the thread where we talk about our Cowboys guy?

Go for it

 

[cowboyec]

Decide which we need most, Schultz or Jarwin, then look to trade one for a corner and a 3rd round pick. That other young TE can be developed at a gradual pace.
Having Schultz or Jarwin on the bench is a waste and we need corner help.

do you really want to awaken the wrath of risen by adding....a corner?

 

[Cowboyny]

Love this ........post more (lol)

Been very busy, recently moved and getting married next weekend.

 

[Cowboyny]

Thanks for the updates
Can't wait to see them on the field

It's always exciting to watch the new players for the 1st time.

 

[Cowboyny]

LVE was 2nd Team All Pro as a rookie. It always seemed reasonably possible that he could have a bounce back season. Yuge if it's true. Parsons and LVE could be our 90%+ snaps LB duo.

We are aware of his missed games due to injuries, but he has struggled playing hurt at times. Kind of like Zeke, he spent the entire off-season reworking his body, let's hope it translates to success on the field.

 

[Cowboyny]

My take on McGovern is the opposite. He's taking LG snaps because they've pegged Williams as the backup C *instead* of McGovern, who should be the obvious choice to *compete* at both LG and C, and back up both if he can't win either outright. That's what I've wanted for years now.

"Most Improved" is another way of saying "we've always thought little of this guy, but he's coming around, so we're giving him a public Atta Boy!"

Couple of things:

-Last yr was basically McGovern's rookie yr as he missed the prior season.
-MM and his staff, has viewed him as a Guard only prospect, even though he played some Center in college.
-Usually lineman make a big step forward after a season adding good weight and strength to their frames.

 

[Cowboyny]

Thanks for sharing brother. I feel foolish, but I'm excited to see Zeke respond.

If his explosiveness returns with our strong passing attack, it will make defending our offense even more difficult.

 

[john van brocklin]

It's always exciting to watch the new players for the 1st time.

Yes it is

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Been very busy, recently moved and getting married next weekend.

Well, congratulations!

 

[Ekspozed]

agreed.
schultz is gonna make it hard NOT to run 2TE sets more.

Going to be hard to run a lot of 2 te sets unless you take gallup or lamb off the field

 

[Mannix]

Actually just read an article from 7/14 predicting both Smith and Ralston to make the team.....Noah Brown has more than shown us his ceiling....MEH!!!

 

[visionary]

Great news

I predicted as soon as last season ended the LVE would be suddenly “rejuvenated “ and “playing the best football if his career “ and there is only and only one reason fir it

this is a contract year for him

I’m happy that he’s playing great but we better not sign him to a long term too dollar contract

 

[Rockport]

Great news

I predicted as soon as last season ended the LVE would be suddenly “rejuvenated “ and “playing the best football if his career “ and there is only and only one reason fir it

this is a contract year for him

I’m happy that he’s playing great but we better not sign him to a long term too dollar contract

Toot that horn!

 

[Buzzbait]

Let me first say, it's extremely difficult to know how each player is truly doing just by hearing from practice observers. We all will get a chance to watch these players in actual games starting this Thursday night and then we can start drawing our own conclusions.

Based on what I have heard, read and see, here are some positives come out of camp:

Offense

-Tyron Smith might be having the best camp out of any player. Very pivotal season as he must show he can stay healthy for the majority of the season.

-Glowing reports recently about Connor McGovern, heard he is actually taking starting snaps now at Left Guard, where the other Connor is working as the backup center. McGovern is one of the most improved according to the coaches. Not sure if he is ahead of Williams, but he can be in the conversation now.

-Zeke looks like he really transformed his body this off-season. His lack of explosive plays has been a big issue, but everything said is very encouraging at this point.

Defense

-Just like McGovern, hearing similar things about Gallimore. Gallimore might be that 2nd yr year that takes a big jump. Let's also remember McGovern in essence was just a rookie too last yr.

-Randy Gregory is getting rave reviews, not just as a pass rusher, but also against the run. Everything is there for him to have that breakout yr.

-LVE is flying around again and having a very productive camp. They moved him back to his natural weakside position. Just like Tyron, must show he can play a full season.

-Parsons has star potential, making many wow plays every practice. His maturity is the biggest surprise to me as he looks like he is taking the coaching.

-Many good things about the secondary, but let's not get too crazy yet, as they are playing against street fa type of backup QB's. Diggs is another one who looks to make the 2nd yr jump. Canady has been a surprise. Kazee continues to always been around the football, which is what you want a safety to be like.

Nice to see so many positive reports!

 

[cowboyec]

really excited about dt neville gallimore.
loved that pick.
helluva player at a spot that is in need.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Couple of things:

-Last yr was basically McGovern's rookie yr as he missed the prior season.
-MM and his staff, has viewed him as a Guard only prospect, even though he played some Center in college.
-Usually lineman make a big step forward after a season adding good weight and strength to their frames.

McGovern is our primary interior backup, *and* he played a year of center in college. It's a no brainer to train him up in C too.
WOuld it be better for Steele to be C? Knight? Ball?
Maybe they really like Farniok.