Afternoon practice tweets 8/15/12

[jblaze2004]

Wednesday August 15, 2012
4:22
ESPN Dallas: The Cowboys are ready to kick off the second practice of the day from Oxnard. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

4:35
Todd Archer@toddarcherDanny Coale not in pads for afternoon practice. Unaware of setback to his foot. Will check after practice.
4:36
Todd Archer@toddarcherDanny Coale has some quadriceps soreness. Not foot related but doesn't help missing more time
4:38
Todd Archer@toddarcherPhillip Tanner (hand), Lance Dunbar (hamstring) going through drills on side field.
4:42
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonCJ Wilson, Mana Silva and Akwasi Owusu-Ansah getting reps with first-team kickoff unit. Always a good sign for fringe roster candidates.
4:43
Todd Archer@toddarcherJason Hatcher has uniform pants on and looks to be in shells, not pads.
4:44
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonTyrone Crawford is also on kickoff team. He can really run for a 290-pound dude.
4:44
Todd Archer@toddarcherMorris Claiborne in pads for practice.
4:45
Todd Archer@toddarcherDez Bryant getting the super stretch from Mike Woicik again.
4:49
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonHow important is the No. 3 receiver if Jason Witten and/or Miles Austin is out or limited for the season opener?
4:53
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonMiles Austin working on resistance cords for first time since straining his hammy: yfrog.com/odfnokkj
4:54
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsWhat might be a daily occurrence Dez Bryant talks with WR coach and strength coach before practice about his health.
4:57
Todd Archer@toddarcherOrie Lemon not practicing. Dan Connor is the personal protector on punt team.
4:57
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsNate Livings and Miles Austin doing rehab work outside tells me they're close. Maybe next week for both.
4:58
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonWith Orie Lemon (not sure why) and Phillip Tanner (hand) out, the Cowboys are running thin on personal punt protectors.
4:58
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsNo Anthony Spencer. Not doing any running right now
5:00
Todd Archer@toddarcherSpecial teams work over. Worked on kickoff and punt coverage.
5:03
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonKevin Ogletree continues to work with starters while Miles Austin rehabs, so Andre Holmes hasn't moved past 85 on depth chart yet.
5:05
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonThey took the stars back off the rookies' helmets after the preseason opener.
5:06
Todd Archer@toddarcherWhatever injury Orie Lemon has it's not keeping him from walkthrough stuff. He's not in pads
5:07
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsHarland Gunn getting some 2-team snaps.
5:07
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsC. Phil Costa not practicing but he's lifting some weights.
5:09
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsKyle Orton threw a pass incomplete behind Raymond Radway. Not a good scene.
5:10
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonRaymond Radway and Kyle Orton aren't on same page for a walkthrough pass. Radway better start being consistent to have chance to make team.
5:10
Todd Archer@toddarcherMight be a lot of 11 personnel today with Witten out and John Phillips working his way back from ankle injury. Gonna look at the WRs
5:12
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsWatching Stephen McGee throw dump offs in walkthrough is sad.
5:13
Todd Archer@toddarcherJohn Phillips takes Witten's spot as the first guy in pat and go
5:16
Todd Archer@toddarcherJames Hanna not wearing any gloves. Looks weird. Said he's done wearing them because he sweats too much.

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interesting I hope hanna doesn't develop droppies without the gloves. lol...if so he better put them back on.

 

[Zordon]

that explains why he looked like jay novachek out there on monday.

 

[jblaze2004]

calexmendez Danny Coale is not in pads, either.

 

[jblaze2004]

Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonDanny Coale back on the cords again. yfrog.com/oeyazoxj

 

[jblaze2004]

calexmendez Jason Garrett on Miles Austin hamstring: ‘Some progress. Did some striders. He’s inching along.’
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dmn_george Cowboys LB Anthony Spencer and WR Danny Coale doing resistance cord work to the side.
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KavnerDC Orie Lemon just running on sidelines with helmet on. Danny Coale working with resistance cords.
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espn_macmahon Danny Coale back on the cords again. yfrog.com/oeyazoxj
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dmn_george Cowboys LB Orie Lemon sprinting along the sideline, not practicing.

 

[jblaze2004]

BryanBroaddus John Phillips showing good quickness on his reach block going right which is his bad ankle. Good sign.

 

[jblaze2004]

Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsCaleb mcsurdy is down. He hurt his left leg. Slammed his helmet down.
5:34
Todd Archer@toddarcherCaleb McSurdy is hurt. Went down in individual drills. Slammed his helmet. Trainers with him now
5:35
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsLooks like he's going to need a cart.
5:35
Todd Archer@toddarcherLeft leg for McSurdy. Getting carted off now
5:36
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonAndre Holmes keeps making tough catches. Went high to snag ball on comeback route with Mo Claiborne all over him.
5:36
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsA seventh-round pick from Montana, mcsurdy was trying to make this club on special teams.
5:38
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonDez Bryant catches ball on a fade from Romo, buy Mana Silva could have had a kill shot. Working 2 WR on same side vs 2 CB and a S.

 

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Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonAkwasi Owusu-Ansah comes up with a pick. Sitting in zone, did great job jumping out route.
5:40
Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonAndre Holmes torches Teddy Williams on a post, but he can't make fingertip catch in the end zone.
5:41
Todd Archer@toddarcherRoute combinations for the WRs and DBs. It's more 2 on 2 then 1 on 1


AOA making plays at his more natural position :starspin

 

[jblaze2004]

BryanBroaddus Jason Hatcher and Jay Ratliff working in full pads in drills. Doing shed drills which is something group struggled with Monday nite.

Reuben Frank@RoobCSNMat McBriar took his brace off and has been booming some punts today. Starting to look like a two-time NFL punting leader.

Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonMario Butler blankets Raymond Radway on a go route, gets up high for pick. "That a way to end that thing, 3-1," DB coach shouts.
5:44
Todd Archer@toddarcherMario Butler ends 2 on 2s with a leaping pick of Orton on deep ball to Raymond Radway.

dmn_george In Cowboys 1-on-1 drills between WRs and DBs, WRs come up with 12 catches to defense's 10 pass breakups. #NFL
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calexmendez Phillips says Witten irreplaceable but backup TEs will carry the load until he returns ******/Nnsufy



Working on defending route combinations. I love it. Going 2 on 2. DB's vs WR's.

 

[jblaze2004]

BryanBroaddus Albright working at ILB in the fit drills against the OL. Might be the best spot for him playing inside. Does a nice job of playing w/ hands

 

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espn_macmahon Barry Church puts Andre Holmes on the turf while breaking up a pass. Sean Lee would have had sack anyway.
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Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsAnthony spencer moving around pretty good here.

rabblerousr @BryanBroaddus how much of today's work is in response to stuff that they didn't do well Monday?
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espn_macmahon Good thing Alex Albright has been working at ILB. They need him there with Lemon and McSurdy hurt.
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toddarcher RG Daniel Loper didnt play vs. Oakland. Has his right arm wrapped pretty good but is practicing.
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BryanBroaddus Garrett working with Jones and Murray in the backfield together in install period.

I know that will perk some ears up.

 

[erod]

Report on radio said Caleb McSurdy left the practice field on a cart with leg injury

 

[jblaze2004]

BryanBroaddus Lissemore pad level much better today than it was on Monday night. Step back for him then.

Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonGood news: Bruce Carter showed great burst to catch Murray when it looked like 29 had room to run. Bad news: Both get up limping.

rabblerousr Carter makes like Lee, bangs Murray. Murray wins...

Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonAlex Albright drops back from ILB and almost picks off Orton on a crossing route. He's starting to look comfortable.

toddarcher Fourth down and Barry Church jumps on hard count. Oops
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clarencehilljr Barry church off sides. One play after defense blows up screen
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espn_macmahon Screen to Felix Jones is about as ugly as the one they against the Raiders. Bruce Carter blew it up.
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BryanBroaddus Garrett gets cute and tries to run Ogletree underneath the formation to get him in the route. Problem was Ware was LBer to that side. Sack.

toddarcher Ware with a pressure and sack in 5 plays

 

[SDCowboy]

:02https://twitter.com/espn_macmahonTim MacMahon@espn_macmahon

Good news: Bruce Carter showed great burst to catch Murray when it looked like 29 had room to run. Bad news: Both get up limping.

 

[jblaze2004]

Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsCole Beasley with a false start

toddarcher DeMarco Murray trying to shake off tackle from Bruce Carter. Yeah he is ok. Just busted thru defense for long gain
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Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonCarter didn't miss any reps. Murray explodes through hole after walking it off for a couple of plays.
6:04
Todd Archer@toddarcherWorking on third down rushing.
6:05
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsJavarris williams with 2 nice runs. Fighting for practice squad spot. Spent last yr on Houston's PS
6:06
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsPat McQuistan getting 3-team center reps

 

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Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonBig thud when Sean Lee stands DeMarco Murray up in the hole.

practice getting physical guys need to calm down we need lee, murray and carter healthy to start the season.

 

[jblaze2004]

BryanBroaddus Loper just crushed Hamilton pulling to his left. Don't think he saw him. Took a while to get up.
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clarencehilljr Loper just rocked Hamilton who had to leave cause of injury

toddarcher Rookie LB Adrian Hamilton hurt. Ankle buckled while being blocked
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espn_macmahon Romo screams, "Get back in the huddle!!" Garrett: "C'mon guys, gotta be ready."
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nickeatman Almost Andre Holmes is returning to practice .. Keeps coming close to making catches

Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsNice job by Romo on play action pass where he found Bryant

espn_macmahon Mo Claiborne is getting coached up after Dez Bryant catches a slant with a ton of room to run.
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BryanBroaddus Using James Hanna as a point of attack block on Ware, not a bad job. Able to tie him long enough for the ball to get inside.

 

[SDCowboy]

We've got another injury...


6:11
Todd Archer@toddarcher

Rookie LB Adrian Hamilton hurt. Ankle buckled while being blocked

 

[jblaze2004]

BryanBroaddus Field goal rush and Joe D praising Claiborne on his ability to dip and get around the corner. Something to watch during season for a block.

Todd Archer@toddarcherRB Javariss Williams isn't bad. Has some wiggle to him....---- 5'10 and 223lbs. Bruising Back????

calexmendez Jason Hatcher running on the other field. Going hard in full pads.
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clarencehilljr Ed Wesley just dropped pass Not good as he is dropping down depth chart

 

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Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsDez Bryant just left practice field. ear ring came out.----------why have them on while on the field:bang2:

Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonCole Beasley falls to the ground on his cut and catches the bullet from Romo anyway.

Tim MacMahon@espn_macmahonBrandon Carr gets great jam on Dez. No breathing room on incomplete slant.
6:21
Calvin Watkins@calvinwatkinsDez Bryant having a nice camp. Just beat Morris Claiborne