BTB:Could The Lockout Mean Better Football Once The Season Starts?

cowboyjoe

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by One.Cool.Customer on Jul 14, 2011 12:30 PM CDT in Dallas Cowboys General

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011...t-mean-better-football-once-the-season-starts

Pete Prisco from CBSSports.com published an article today speculating that the quality of football won't be any different at all when it's back, and could potentially be of an even better quality come fall. Here's why:


"We're mentally rested," said one player. "We haven't had to be at the facility all the time. We've taken trips. We've gotten away from it. It's good to get away from it. It gives you separation from the next year. It will feel more like a new season. The mental side is a big part of football. Getting away from it for everyone is a good thing. Guys will be refreshed. Coaches will be refreshed."

This is a sentiment that has been echoed by a number of veteran players around the league, including a couple of Cowboys.
 

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I partly agree with him in the fact that ONLY the players will be mentally rested not necessarily the coaches / coaching staff. I think all of the coaching staff have been hard at work breaking down film, designing new playbooks, evaluating personnel, etc. And if they haven't been then they should be fired.
 
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