Broaddus: Standout Players & Notes From Cowboys' Rookie Camp

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  • Though most of these drills are against air, it is clear that Ryan Switzer has a feel for how to execute a route. His quickness off the snap once he gets moving is impressive. His burst is noticeable. I also came away impressed with how easily he catches the ball. For a guy that doesn’t have much length, his ability to adjust back for the ball made me think of a much taller player. For him to be at full speed and reach back is a rare trait. It was interesting to see him being not only used on the inside but outside as well.
  • Watching Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis go through drills, it was surprising to see that Awuzie looked a little quicker and more confident initially. I would have thought that it might have been the other way around, but that wasn’t the case. Awuzie has some noticeable pop in his hands as well when working on the blocking sled. He also did a nice job of jamming then turning to get into his drop when he was working in zone coverage. Where Lewis is better now is with his lateral movement, getting himself in position to play the route. Keep an eye on Texas cornerback Duke Thomas, as well. Thomas was signed by the Texans last season but couldn’t stick. He has the flexibility to play a couple of different spots outside and in the slot.
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That McFarland kid sounds interesting, but with Swaim and Hannah still not ready to return, our depth is an older Witten, a guy who last played in junior high and two udfas. Gulp....
 
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Gameover said:
Book it: Awuzie >>> Lewis
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I know it seems like Lewis is regarded higher around here but it really shouldn't be that much of a surprise considering where they were drafted.

I know Lewis fell because of some off the field issues but if he was high enough on some team's board...he would've went higher. The Raiders and Bengals took a chance on a couple guys with more baggage.
 
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http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...layers-notes-cowboys-rookie-camp?sf78795080=1

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  • Though most of these drills are against air, it is clear that Ryan Switzer has a feel for how to execute a route. His quickness off the snap once he gets moving is impressive. His burst is noticeable. I also came away impressed with how easily he catches the ball. For a guy that doesn’t have much length, his ability to adjust back for the ball made me think of a much taller player. For him to be at full speed and reach back is a rare trait. It was interesting to see him being not only used on the inside but outside as well.
  • I love the size of Noah Brown. It’s impressive the way he comes off the ball with a lot of moving parts – but Cowboys wide receiver coach Derek Dooley will tighten his routes up. He was able to do the same thing with Dez Bryant at that size. Brown had a couple of double catches but should not be an issue because on the other chances he was able to snatch it cleanly.
  • Andy Jones looks like he’s in good shape. The biggest problem I thought he had last season was his lack of quickness, and it appears that he has improved in that area. I could see it in the way he ran his routes that the quickness was in his game.
  • Watching Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewisgo through drills, it was surprising to see that Awuzie looked a little quicker and more confident initially. I would have thought that it might have been the other way around, but that wasn’t the case. Awuzie has some noticeable pop in his hands as well when working on the blocking sled. He also did a nice job of jamming then turning to get into his drop when he was working in zone coverage. Where Lewis is better now is with his lateral movement, getting himself in position to play the route. Keep an eye on Texas cornerback Duke Thomas, as well. Thomas was signed by the Texans last season but couldn’t stick. He has the flexibility to play a couple of different spots outside and in the slot.
  • Primary returners during practice: Andy Jones, Ryan Switzer, Jourdan Lewis, Jahad Thomas and tryout running back Kade Harrington. Jones and Switzer looked the most comfortable while Lewis didn’t. In an interesting drill – the returners had to catch three straight balls one after another, which made for some unique tracking issues.
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RS12 said:
Dont care as long as they are better than everybody that just got Ubered out of town.
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Claiborne at his best might be tough. But you couldnt count in him for more then 6 games without an injury
 
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Hailmary said:
That McFarland kid sounds interesting, but with Swaim and Hannah still not ready to return, our depth is an older Witten, a guy who last played in junior high and two udfas. Gulp....
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Just need Swaim, Hannah for training camp. When pads come on.
 
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