CN: Cowboys Training Camp Day 1 – It’s A Process

[jobberone]

Cowboys Training Camp Day 1 – It’s A Process
Steven Van Over | July 24, 2014

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Some other notables from another report:

The Cowboys managed to make it through the “Crawford”drill without mishap. Last year when running the defensive linemen drill where they slalom through upright dummies ending up at a red one representing the QB Crawford never made it, as he collapsed and did not get up with a blown achilles. This year no worries and Crawford looked sharp as did Demarcus Lawrence and Terrell McClain. Jeremy Mincey on the other hand did not look at his best. He received treatment on the field on the back of his left knee and was awkward and stiff getting up. Jeremy does not look to be 100% and is in danger of falling into Nick Haydenterritory as a bridge placeholder to younger players.
Defensive ends Demarcus Lawrence and Wilson Martez both looked excellent in drills. A quick first step combined with athletic execution in space makes these two players look very interesting rushing from the right side. They get off the line with explosion and follow it up with rare ability to bend to the QB keeping their center of gravity low and direction focused on the target. Mincey needs to get better quickly to hold onto a roster spot.
Random Notes:

• Normally a late arrival, Romo came out early (for him) today
• Matt Johnson can boogie
• Ahmad Dixon can track deep balls, close the cap and snatch
• Like last year, turnover drills were practiced early and often
• Lawrence , McClain, Bass & Crawford ran the 2nd string line
• Mincey, Hayden, Melton, Selvie ran the 1st string
• Garrett pushes the pace, always
• Any player vs player action today was run at 1/2 speed
• Morris Claiborne can SKY! Tracks the ball and brings it in.
• Dez ran drills with his outside arm held by a towel so he could attempt to make catches as if he was being held by the defender.
• La’Damian Washington played to upright when he would break down for cuts
• Beasely is running as the 3rd WR
• The burst of Ben Malena and Dunbar stood out

Leon Lett had the defensive linemen working a drill where the defender would move (with the ball) laterally while keeping a blocker arm-barred at arms length. On a signal the defender would shed the blocker and move towards the focus point.....snip.....

http://cowboyszone.com/2014/07/cowboys-training-camp-day-1-its-a-process.html

 

[jobberone]

This was posted by @dmq with another article in another thread so credit to her/him.

 

[jazzcat22]

Didn't sound good for mincey. But it is day one, and need to see what this writer is amde of. Don't know much about him. If he's straight up, or just his opinions.
I won't take much from it from day one. will see on other reports, from him and others what the consensus is.

Like to see that about Claiborne. As to being out there and healthy, it seems.

 

[Doomsday101]

Stretching, especially the lower extremities is a big thing this year. Garrett had the Cowboys take a solid 10 min stretch break approximately 1/4 of the way into practice as well as their normal 1/2 point stretch. Any player not giving full attention to the drill was corrected. Looks like Jason Garrett is tired of ham string injuries.

May seem like a small change but given the rash of hamstring injuries we have endured it is good to see attention being paid to it by Garrett

 

[CCBoy]

Read the article, and there are quite a few things mentioned on technique building and skillsets expanding. First step, don't overstep, and don't stand too tall...great positional reinforcements, as well as dipping for a tennis ball while turning the corner.

Then linebackers riding a block and then exploding in through a gap for a play. That has to be practiced to become a second nature response. Good stuff.

 

[DFWJC]

I know Garrett gets grilled a lot for saying "it's a process", but really, that is the correct approach.

He's certainly not the only guy that says that process-thing all the time.
Pete Carroll ALWAYS says it (maybe more than Garrett) and guys like John Harbaugh and Belichick certainly say it plenty enough.

It's just (understandably) more irritating to the fans and the press here in Dallas because the results as measured in wins/losses are not so great.

That does not mean he's not correct in saying it though.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Cowboys Training Camp Day 1 – It’s A Process
Steven Van Over | July 24, 2014

• Matt Johnson can boogie

http://cowboyszone.com/2014/07/cowboys-training-camp-day-1-its-a-process.html

But can Matt Johnson stay healthy...

 

[jazzcat22]

But can Matt Johnson stay healthy...

He's made it through 1 day so far....

 

[CCBoy]

I know Garrett gets grilled a lot for saying "it's a process", but really, that is the correct approach.

He's certainly not the only guy that says that process-thing all the time.
Pete Carroll ALWAYS says it (maybe more than Garrett) and guys like John Harbaugh and Belichick certainly say it plenty enough.

It's just (understandably) more irritating to the fans and the press here in Dallas because the results as measured in wins/losses are not so great.

That does not mean he's not correct in saying it though.

Know how all babies get their belly buttons?

God lines all babies up in heaven before sending them down..then gently touches them on their tummies and states: 'you're done!'

 

[burmafrd]

I know Garrett gets grilled a lot for saying "it's a process", but really, that is the correct approach.

He's certainly not the only guy that says that process-thing all the time.
Pete Carroll ALWAYS says it (maybe more than Garrett) and guys like John Harbaugh and Belichick certainly say it plenty enough.

It's just (understandably) more irritating to the fans and the press here in Dallas because the results as measured in wins/losses are not so great.

That does not mean he's not correct in saying it though.

its only a process if something is changing; otherwise its called standing still

 

[daveferr33]

I know Garrett gets grilled a lot for saying "it's a process", but really, that is the correct approach.

He's certainly not the only guy that says that process-thing all the time.
Pete Carroll ALWAYS says it (maybe more than Garrett) and guys like John Harbaugh and Belichick certainly say it plenty enough.

It's just (understandably) more irritating to the fans and the press here in Dallas because the results as measured in wins/losses are not so great.

That does not mean he's not correct in saying it though.

Its perfectly acceptable coach speak that is routinely employed throughout all levels of coaching ranks. It only becomes annoying when it is suggested that Garrett's process is some revolutionary insight into preparing and building a football team.

 

[8FOR!3]

Wonder if Ben Malena has a chance at making the team. Kid balled out at TAMU.

 

[jazzcat22]

Know how all babies get their belly buttons?

God lines all babies up in heaven before sending them down..then gently touches them on their tummies and states: 'you're done!'

It's his process.....

 

[ringmaster]

Wonder if Ben Malena has a chance at making the team. Kid balled out at TAMU.

I think he makes the team and go to the practice squad because they will need all the help they can get at RB and we know if healthy Murray is a top 10 RB in this league, and the same thing applies to Dunbar, and Williams so all of those guys are injury prone but talented nonetheless. So Malena can definitely make this team because his skill set definitely fit this offense.