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Here are all the highlights from today’s practice in one spot for your reading pleasure.
Today, the Dallas Cowboys had their second practice of this three-day mandatory minicamp. This is pretty much the same as OTA’s because the Cowboys’ have had a big turnout to practice all offseason long.
First up, the list of who did and who didn’t participate (same as usual):
Day 2 of minicamp is over. Same absences as usual, same reasons as usual. pic.twitter.com/6TjRUlSSfs
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) June 14, 2017
One guy that’s been dealing with sitting out is Cole Beasley, he cleared some things up about his hamstrings:
Cole Beasley said he still has hamstring tendinitis that cropped up late in the year, played through it. Being careful; could play if needed
— Rob Phillips (@robphillips3) June 14, 2017
Cole Beasley said, however, he could play today if needed and played through it last year. Believes it's more tendinitis, & just needs rest
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) June 14, 2017
Cole Beasley said the receivers and Dak Prescott plan to get together in DFW ahead of training camp to “just stay in sync.”
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) June 14, 2017
Speaking of hamstrings, here’s an action shot of Miles Austin tossing a few to the G.O.A.T. Jason Witten:
Jason Witten catching passes from Miles Austin pic.twitter.com/V0IxZ7EmWH
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 14, 2017
For the second practice, everyone’s favorite combination of offensive linemen was in play:
First-team offensive line on Day 2 of minicamp: LT-Tyron Smith, LG-Jonathan Cooper, C-Travis Frederick, RG-Zack Martin, RT-La'el Collins
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 14, 2017
Ezekiel Elliott is very smart for being so young, he realizes that opportunity doesn’t knock twice:
Zeke on realizing career is finite: This game we play is brutal, especially at my position. ...U have to take advantage of what u have.
— Kate Hairopoulos (@khairopoulos) June 14, 2017
More Zeke: We’re in a great situation to do some great things. I’ve got to do everything I can to maximize these moments
— Kate Hairopoulos (@khairopoulos) June 14, 2017
Elliott also has a sense that he’s got to stay out of the limelight at times and not become a distraction:
Ezekiel Elliott on laying low: 'You learn from your mistakes. If you don't, it can be brutal' https://t.co/rte2sWmqlO
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 14, 2017
Helman was asked which rookies are standing out to him and his answer wasn’t surprising:
Taco, Chido & Switzer are all getting an encouraging amount of reps at a wide variety of different positions. https://t.co/i87H48i2MB
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) June 14, 2017
The Cowboys players received an interesting gift in their lockers today, of course, they made it count:
Cowboys players received Stetson cowboy hats and a few players had them on for interviews in the locker room, including RB Ezekiel Elliott.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) June 14, 2017
Zeke's response to Dak: "I'm going to give you this hat to cover your hairline." https://t.co/j2EunsEhuf
— Kate Hairopoulos (@khairopoulos) June 14, 2017
For all you fans, Noah Brown had a standout play today in practice:
Noah Brown said to everyone at minicamp today. The rookie WR made the play of the day on a nice throw from Dak. pic.twitter.com/N72i4vOCUW
— David Helman (@HelmanDC) June 14, 2017
Despite the rumors throughout the draft process, Jerry Jones was caught doing what he does best, schmooze it up with his players:
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spent some face-to-face time before practice with CB Orlando Scandrick: pic.twitter.com/PnZkuq4MV6
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) June 14, 2017
Orlando Scandrick is grumpy but he’s certainly a loyal player to the Dallas Cowboys and the fans:
Scandrick on future with Cowboys: 'I want to finish this thing out here and win a championship' | @jonmachotahttps://t.co/fhxSoQJp17 pic.twitter.com/5txiGocUlD
— SportsDay Cowboys (@dmn_cowboys) June 14, 2017
Drew Pearson was in the house for practice today and he had some words for Gold Jacket Witt:
Drew Pearson at minicamp.
Witten after practice: "You made my day draft night"
Pearson: "When you go to Philly, they're going to be ready" pic.twitter.com/ceuSBbxdm2
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) June 14, 2017
Another visitor was there and that was longtime Director of Scouting, Larry Lacewell:
Former Cowboys director of pro/college scouting Larry Lacewell visiting practice today: pic.twitter.com/WhXlNj1xV8
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) June 14, 2017
If you’re fascinated with offensive line play, like Landon McCool, here’s a video of offensive line coach Frank Pollack teaching young Cowboys the “Cowboy Way”:
Frank Pollack : It's a cut block, not a trip. We're not trying to roll and trip and fall on backs of ankles. We're cutting his ***. pic.twitter.com/KPLg7kkkAv
— GipsySafety (@GipsySafety) June 14, 2017
But it’s not near as good without our very own O.C.C.’s hilarious response:
All I see are some serious issues with capitalization. https://t.co/AtrvTJNuN2
— One Cool Customer (@OCC44) June 14, 2017
Let’s rattle off a few more action shots of Dak Prescott:
Dak and Zeke during second day of minicamp pic.twitter.com/jjGVSYn0wA
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 14, 2017
9-year-old Raymond at Cowboys practice today as part of Make-A-Wish program. He took part in drills, hung out w/ Dak Prescott after practice pic.twitter.com/RvADOI6JVE
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 14, 2017
Perhaps the most baller move of today was from the Original Gangster, Jerry Jones. Some folks don’t need a grand entrance but “Jerrah” doesn’t do “soft landings”.
Jerry Jones wanted to see his football team practice, so he flew in his helicopter and landed it between the practice fields! He probably had the pilot hold his glass of blue label like a true HOF’er would. “Hold this yak, son. Don’t spill it!”
Dak Prescott going through drills. Jerry Jones' helicopter parked between the two practice fields pic.twitter.com/aDzFE1260e
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 14, 2017
Jerry Jones' helicopter between the fields today during minicamp practice pic.twitter.com/zCXFE91lXQ
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) June 14, 2017
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