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OXNARD, Calif. – It’s been quite the first impression for David Porter.
The Cowboys’ newest wide receiver has been with the team for about 48 hours, but it’s not unfair to say he’s flashed just as much as any of his fellow rookie route runners.
But don’t take just anyone’s word for it. How about Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, who isn’t known to use hyperbole.
“He got here, worked out at 11:30, practiced at 3:45 and by 4:30 had scored three touchdowns in practice,” Garrett said of Porter. “It was one of the great debuts I’ve ever seen in my life.”
That was in reference to Sunday’s practice, when Porter wore No. 86 to practice two hours after replacing George Farmer on the roster. One day later, he was wearing Farmer’s old No. 19 and continuing to stand out.
“The coaches said that I’ve got to really start getting to learning, because I’m going to start getting more reps,” Porter said. “So I have to take a lot more extra time getting in that playbook, because I’m behind – I’m way behind. I have a lot to catch up, but they’re going to help me through it and hopefully I can get it quick.”
It’s a bit of a turnaround for the Dallas native and TCU product, who was cut by the Broncos last week during training camp. Porter tallied 74 receptions for 954 yards and 10 touchdowns during four years with the Horned Frogs, but he was released before Denver played its preseason opener.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...id-porter-turns-heads-strong-first-impression
The Cowboys’ newest wide receiver has been with the team for about 48 hours, but it’s not unfair to say he’s flashed just as much as any of his fellow rookie route runners.
But don’t take just anyone’s word for it. How about Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, who isn’t known to use hyperbole.
“He got here, worked out at 11:30, practiced at 3:45 and by 4:30 had scored three touchdowns in practice,” Garrett said of Porter. “It was one of the great debuts I’ve ever seen in my life.”
That was in reference to Sunday’s practice, when Porter wore No. 86 to practice two hours after replacing George Farmer on the roster. One day later, he was wearing Farmer’s old No. 19 and continuing to stand out.
“The coaches said that I’ve got to really start getting to learning, because I’m going to start getting more reps,” Porter said. “So I have to take a lot more extra time getting in that playbook, because I’m behind – I’m way behind. I have a lot to catch up, but they’re going to help me through it and hopefully I can get it quick.”
It’s a bit of a turnaround for the Dallas native and TCU product, who was cut by the Broncos last week during training camp. Porter tallied 74 receptions for 954 yards and 10 touchdowns during four years with the Horned Frogs, but he was released before Denver played its preseason opener.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...id-porter-turns-heads-strong-first-impression
