Broaddus: Linebacker Shuffle, Romo's Arm Strength Among 12 Thoughts

[RS12]

1. As expected, Tyler Patmon is getting the first shot as the slot corner working with Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. Byron Jones is seeing action as a nickel linebacker, slot in the dime and some true safety with the second and third units. Even with the loss of Orlando Scandrick, I don't believe the plan for Jones has changed. They will continue to work him in all spots.

2. Interesting linebacker combination on the first defense, as they continue to work to find the right group. Andrew Gachkar was at the Mike, Sean Lee at Will and Kyle Wilber was back working at the Sam after spending a week working as the Mike. As much as I wanted to believe that Damien Wilson was going to be the starter at Sam, Wilber is likely to be the actual starter while they continue to work with Wilson.

3. The only starter on the offensive line that didn't practice on Wednesday wasZack Martin. Travis Frederick has been the only lineman that hasn't missed a practice during this camp and as mentioned before, he has been outstanding throughout. Of his linemates that returned to practice, Ronald Leary looked powerful and Doug Free was moving better on his injured foot.

4. It was a long time coming, but Dez Bryant was finally allowed to practice with the team on Wednesday and he didn't disappoint. If you would like some videoevidence, make sure you check out Training Camp Live on DallasCowboys.com. Bryant was fantastic in the one-on-one portion of practice.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...=10154224204597814&adbpl=fb&adbpr=99559607813

 

[dallasdave]

1. As expected, Tyler Patmon is getting the first shot as the slot corner working with Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. Byron Jones is seeing action as a nickel linebacker, slot in the dime and some true safety with the second and third units. Even with the loss of Orlando Scandrick, I don't believe the plan for Jones has changed. They will continue to work him in all spots.

2. Interesting linebacker combination on the first defense, as they continue to work to find the right group. Andrew Gachkar was at the Mike, Sean Lee at Will and Kyle Wilber was back working at the Sam after spending a week working as the Mike. As much as I wanted to believe that Damien Wilson was going to be the starter at Sam, Wilber is likely to be the actual starter while they continue to work with Wilson.

3. The only starter on the offensive line that didn't practice on Wednesday wasZack Martin. Travis Frederick has been the only lineman that hasn't missed a practice during this camp and as mentioned before, he has been outstanding throughout. Of his linemates that returned to practice, Ronald Leary looked powerful and Doug Free was moving better on his injured foot.

4. It was a long time coming, but Dez Bryant was finally allowed to practice with the team on Wednesday and he didn't disappoint. If you would like some videoevidence, make sure you check out Training Camp Live on DallasCowboys.com. Bryant was fantastic in the one-on-one portion of practice.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...=10154224204597814&adbpl=fb&adbpr=99559607813

Good write up thanks for the info, think we might have some depth at WR. Jenkins and Porter both have shown enough to be at least practice team WR. I wonder if either of them can do KR and PR ?

 

[silver]

One of those routes that caught my eye was a "Slugo" (slant-go) against Morris Claiborne that, if Tony Romo had not been sacked by Nick Hayden, would have likely been six points.

The legend continues

 

[dogunwo]

The legend continues

It was someone wearing Haydens jersey, not actually him.

 

[texbumthelife]

I guess maybe I am the only one who doesn't like what they're doing with Jones. I know, they're the coaches and all that smack. I just think they're taking an already very steep learning curve and greatly increasing the angle and height of said curve. I would like to see him in one spot, any spot and become really proficient at it this season. He seems like the DB incarnation of a swing-OL.

This is the first I have said it, but I would really like to see him get significant reps at FS in the last two pre-season games. I've always been a vocal supporter of Church, but Wilcox just has not improved the way he needed to through three seasons. His best spot is where Church is. I'd like to see what Jones can do as a true one-deep FS ala Earl Thomas. Otherwise, there is absolutely no way you're convincing me that Claiborne is ahead of him on the depth chart outside...

 

[DallasEast]

11. It’s not often that Tony Romo really airs it out on a deep ball, but during the final play-it-out period, he launched one to Terrance Williams where I thought it was going to be a touchdown. Williams did a nice job of separating on the route from Brandon Carr but the pass was just a bit too long. What was encouraging about the throw by Romo was it was from the middle of the pocket and it had something on it -- the ball didn't float or flutter like we saw from him while dealing with his back problems.

Me likes. Me likes a lot. Romo doesn't get enough credit for his great season last year despite his back problems. A healthier Romo could mean even better level of play out of him this season. (Disclaimer: that doesn't necessarily mean it must be better fantasy football numbers, just execution).

 

[Cowboy4ever]

Me likes. Me likes a lot. Romo doesn't get enough credit for his great season last year despite his back problems. A healthier Romo could mean even better level of play out of him this season. (Disclaimer: that doesn't necessarily mean it must be better fantasy football numbers, just execution).

He Better. We are going to have to throw the ball 60 times a game, since we don't have a running back capable of averaging 1ypc on the roster.. Man we will rue the day we didn't pick a RB in the 6 th round.. that would have been our savior this season, only if.. only if.. /sarcasm

 

[big dog cowboy]

11. It’s not often that Tony Romo really airs it out on a deep ball, but during the final play-it-out period, he launched one to Terrance Williams where I thought it was going to be a touchdown. Williams did a nice job of separating on the route from Brandon Carr but the pass was just a bit too long. What was encouraging about the throw by Romo was it was from the middle of the pocket and it had something on it -- the ball didn't float or flutter like we saw from him while dealing with his back problems.

Very good to read this about Tony. If for no other reason that it speaks to his overall health.

 

[speedkilz88]

He Better. We are going to have to throw the ball 60 times a game, since we don't have a running back capable of averaging 1ypc on the roster.. Man we will rue the day we didn't pick a RB in the 6 th round.. that would have been our savior this season, only if.. only if.. /sarcasm

C'MON!
The OL if healthy will open up holes for at least 4 yards.

 

[dogunwo]

I guess maybe I am the only one who doesn't like what they're doing with Jones. I know, they're the coaches and all that smack. I just think they're taking an already very steep learning curve and greatly increasing the angle and height of said curve. I would like to see him in one spot, any spot and become really proficient at it this season. He seems like the DB incarnation of a swing-OL.

This is the first I have said it, but I would really like to see him get significant reps at FS in the last two pre-season games. I've always been a vocal supporter of Church, but Wilcox just has not improved the way he needed to through three seasons. His best spot is where Church is. I'd like to see what Jones can do as a true one-deep FS ala Earl Thomas. Otherwise, there is absolutely no way you're convincing me that Claiborne is ahead of him on the depth chart outside...

I don't see it that way. To me they are treating him as a DB, not just a corner or a safety. I don't think it is much different than asking a WR to know all of the route combinations on a given play for all the eligible receivers whether they be TEs or backs. Heck when I was in High School the WRs had to know all the routes on a play, not just the "X" or the "Z". They obviously feel he has the mental makeup to contribute sooner than later being used like this.

 

[conner01]

I don't see it that way. To me they are treating him as a DB, not just a corner or a safety. I don't think it is much different than asking a WR to know all of the route combinations on a given play for all the eligible receivers whether they be TEs or backs. Heck when I was in High School the WRs had to know all the routes on a play, not just the "X" or the "Z". They obviously feel he has the mental makeup to contribute sooner than later being used like this.

I agree
the learning curve is mostly about learning what pro offenses are trying to do and learning to read the QB. Both of which can be learned from either spot
The technique stuff he needs to learn as a cb will come from reps at cb. This doesn't take away any reps from him at cb but gets him on the field more to learn what pro offenses are trying to do
Don't think it has any negative effect on his development as a cb and could actually advance his development by being on the field much more
If he only played cb he wouldn't be getting very many snaps this year

 

[jday]

I guess maybe I am the only one who doesn't like what they're doing with Jones. I know, they're the coaches and all that smack. I just think they're taking an already very steep learning curve and greatly increasing the angle and height of said curve. I would like to see him in one spot, any spot and become really proficient at it this season. He seems like the DB incarnation of a swing-OL.

This is the first I have said it, but I would really like to see him get significant reps at FS in the last two pre-season games. I've always been a vocal supporter of Church, but Wilcox just has not improved the way he needed to through three seasons. His best spot is where Church is. I'd like to see what Jones can do as a true one-deep FS ala Earl Thomas. Otherwise, there is absolutely no way you're convincing me that Claiborne is ahead of him on the depth chart outside...

Personally, I'm a big fan of how they are moving Jones around...provided he can handle it and the reports are he had been handling the transitions with ease. Clearly, this type of movement is not ideal for everyone, but, as I said, if he is capable, it will be a huge plus for the defense as a whole in terms of flexibility. As for rather or not he is ahead of Claiborne, I understand if he is not. Claiborne has been in this system for a few years, so he absolutely should be ahead of Jones, despite his struggles. It make take a year before Jones truly knows this system the way Claiborne does.

 

[texbumthelife]

I don't see it that way. To me they are treating him as a DB, not just a corner or a safety. I don't think it is much different than asking a WR to know all of the route combinations on a given play for all the eligible receivers whether they be TEs or backs. Heck when I was in High School the WRs had to know all the routes on a play, not just the "X" or the "Z". They obviously feel he has the mental makeup to contribute sooner than later being used like this.

It significantly different learning all the coverage combinations between CB, NB, FS and NLB. Receiver routes vary, very little regardless of position. Defensive coverage, particularly in zone schemes can be wildly different.

I agree that I like the flexibility it provides, I just think it's going to limit his ability to play at his highest level, because he'll be more of a jack of all trades.

I have realy grown to to like him as a player and a person. I just want to see his potential maximized and while his versatility is part of that potential, I think he could be eventually be an All-Pro if they let him play one spot and get all the nuances down.

Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to bash him or the coaches. Just my thoughts.

 

[texbumthelife]

I agree
the learning curve is mostly about learning what pro offenses are trying to do and learning to read the QB. Both of which can be learned from either spot
The technique stuff he needs to learn as a cb will come from reps at cb. This doesn't take away any reps from him at cb but gets him on the field more to learn what pro offenses are trying to do
Don't think it has any negative effect on his development as a cb and could actually advance his development by being on the field much more
If he only played cb he wouldn't be getting very many snaps this year

How does playing him at S and N/DLB not take away his corner reps? That's exactly what it does. There are only a certain number of reps to go around. Say they have 50 practice reps, if he gets 20 reps at S, 10 NCB,10 CB, 10 NLB, as opposed to 35 at corner, then yeah, he lost reps.

I guess it's not as big a deal in the off season when everyone is rotating anyway, but during the season when the starters are getting 75% of the reps its going to make a big difference.

I get what you're trying to say. Your rationale is he is playing reps at other positions when he would just be watching otherwise. My rationale is, I think he is good enough that, during the season at least, he'd be a starter and wouldn't be watching even if he only played one position. He'd be getting starter reps.

 

[waving monkey]

they gave Hitchens all the position assignments last year,how did that work out?

 

[darthseinfeld]

Personally, I'm a big fan of how they are moving Jones around...provided he can handle it and the reports are he had been handling the transitions with ease. Clearly, this type of movement is not ideal for everyone, but, as I said, if he is capable, it will be a huge plus for the defense as a whole in terms of flexibility. As for rather or not he is ahead of Claiborne, I understand if he is not. Claiborne has been in this system for a few years, so he absolutely should be ahead of Jones, despite his struggles. It make take a year before Jones truly knows this system the way Claiborne does.

It all depends on how smart and able to pick up new concepts the player is. I still Marteen getting ruined moving back and forth from OT to OG

 

[theogt]

I'm just going to trust Marinelli and not question it.

 

[Maxmadden]

It significantly different learning all the coverage combinations between CB, NB, FS and NLB. Receiver routes vary, very little regardless of position. Defensive coverage, particularly in zone schemes can be wildly different.

I agree that I like the flexibility it provides, I just think it's going to limit his ability to play at his highest level, because he'll be more of a jack of all trades.

I have realy grown to to like him as a player and a person. I just want to see his potential maximized and while his versatility is part of that potential, I think he could be eventually be an All-Pro if they let him play one spot and get all the nuances down.

Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to bash him or the coaches. Just my thoughts.

I want him to be a jack of all trades and I also want him to switch his jersey number to 28.

 

[jobberone]

Me likes. Me likes a lot. Romo doesn't get enough credit for his great season last year despite his back problems. A healthier Romo could mean even better level of play out of him this season. (Disclaimer: that doesn't necessarily mean it must be better fantasy football numbers, just execution).

Never been impressed by Romo's long ball even when he wasn't hurt. Glad to see him throw a nice long ball. Let's see if he can do it when it counts. He has the receivers and the OL to give him the time.

If so then he may elevate to the top of the game.

 

[UncleOscar]

They have their eyes on a couple of players on other clubs.[/B].

Wonder who these players might be?