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Cowboys Enjoying a Youth Movement
http://cowboyszone.com/2017/06/cowboys-enjoying-a-youth-movement.html
Here we sit, in the beginning of June, with the Dallas Cowboys opening up OTA’s to the public and there’s a sense of excitement. It’s the first sighting of Jaylon Smith on the field with the team. By all accounts, Smith looked fine, but there’s a long way to go before actual practice and games where the hits are real. What we do know is that the hype is real. However, while Smith might be one of the biggest stories heading into late July, there are other things that have gone unnoticed. Something that I recognized while looking over the Cowboys the other day, had nothing to do with one player, but more about a group of players. Dallas’ defensive line could field one of the youngest groups in the league. And there’s talent there too!
Maliek Collins just turned 22 and he had a very nice rookie season. There should be a significant jump coming with his this season (expect that article this summer). In fact, Collins is younger than the team’s first-round pick, Taco Charlton, who is the same age right now, but will turn 23-years old in November.
David Irving is currently just 23 years of age and will turn 24 in training camp. He might have the most potential out of the group and looks like he is just starting to figure it out. If he continues to progress, the Cowboys could have a ‘war daddy’ in his prime.
Charles Tapper turned 24-years old last month and there are high hopes for him. He certainly has the motor to excel with defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli pushing his buttons and the team had to slow him down in OTA’s...
http://cowboyszone.com/2017/06/cowboys-enjoying-a-youth-movement.html
Here we sit, in the beginning of June, with the Dallas Cowboys opening up OTA’s to the public and there’s a sense of excitement. It’s the first sighting of Jaylon Smith on the field with the team. By all accounts, Smith looked fine, but there’s a long way to go before actual practice and games where the hits are real. What we do know is that the hype is real. However, while Smith might be one of the biggest stories heading into late July, there are other things that have gone unnoticed. Something that I recognized while looking over the Cowboys the other day, had nothing to do with one player, but more about a group of players. Dallas’ defensive line could field one of the youngest groups in the league. And there’s talent there too!
Maliek Collins just turned 22 and he had a very nice rookie season. There should be a significant jump coming with his this season (expect that article this summer). In fact, Collins is younger than the team’s first-round pick, Taco Charlton, who is the same age right now, but will turn 23-years old in November.
David Irving is currently just 23 years of age and will turn 24 in training camp. He might have the most potential out of the group and looks like he is just starting to figure it out. If he continues to progress, the Cowboys could have a ‘war daddy’ in his prime.
Charles Tapper turned 24-years old last month and there are high hopes for him. He certainly has the motor to excel with defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli pushing his buttons and the team had to slow him down in OTA’s...
