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Under the Radar: Veteran CB, Big WR Among Staff Writers’ Players to Watch
Thursday, June 02, 2016 5:38 PM CDT
By DallasCowboys.com Report
IRVING, Texas - With the Cowboys wrapping up their second week of OTA practices, the team has six more practice days this offseason until the start of training camp. It’s not too early for the staff writers of DallasCowboys.com to form their opinions on possible breakout players.
Each writer picked a player who is flying under the radar but could emerge as a player to watch as we get closer to the start of the season.
Bryan Broaddus: Currently the Dallas Cowboys have 11 wide receivers on the roster and that number will likely be reduced to 5 by the time we get to Labor Day Weekend. In my crystal ball, the names I have are Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley and Brice Butler with one spot still open. There is no question that it is going to be a battle for that final spot with several talented players but the one guy I could see out playing the rest is Vince Mayle. What I think will help Mayle make this team is his toughness. There are going to be practices in training camp where the soreness is going to set in with all the pounding and guys are not going to be able to answer the bell – except Mayle. I believe that he is going to be able to practice every day but more importantly show up in the preseason games and be productive.
David Helman: You’ve undoubtedly heard his name, given that he was a 2015 draft pick. But I think it’s safe to say Mark Nzeocha qualifies as an under-the-radar prospect on this roster. His ACL injury kept Nzoecha off the field until the final month of last season, but he’s fully healthy now and benefiting from the increased reps while Sean Lee and Rolando McClain sit out. Now, it might be a bit much to declare that Nzeocha is going to win a starting job. That’ll be a tough task, especially considering how much time the Cowboys spend in their nickel defense -- but I expect him to make the most of the opportunities he gets. Given his versatility and athleticism, I think he’ll push for a roster spot as a special teamer and a reserve at all the linebacker spots.
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http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/06/02/under-radar-veteran-cb-big-wr-among-staff-writers’-players-watch
Thursday, June 02, 2016 5:38 PM CDT
By DallasCowboys.com Report
IRVING, Texas - With the Cowboys wrapping up their second week of OTA practices, the team has six more practice days this offseason until the start of training camp. It’s not too early for the staff writers of DallasCowboys.com to form their opinions on possible breakout players.
Each writer picked a player who is flying under the radar but could emerge as a player to watch as we get closer to the start of the season.
Bryan Broaddus: Currently the Dallas Cowboys have 11 wide receivers on the roster and that number will likely be reduced to 5 by the time we get to Labor Day Weekend. In my crystal ball, the names I have are Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams, Cole Beasley and Brice Butler with one spot still open. There is no question that it is going to be a battle for that final spot with several talented players but the one guy I could see out playing the rest is Vince Mayle. What I think will help Mayle make this team is his toughness. There are going to be practices in training camp where the soreness is going to set in with all the pounding and guys are not going to be able to answer the bell – except Mayle. I believe that he is going to be able to practice every day but more importantly show up in the preseason games and be productive.
David Helman: You’ve undoubtedly heard his name, given that he was a 2015 draft pick. But I think it’s safe to say Mark Nzeocha qualifies as an under-the-radar prospect on this roster. His ACL injury kept Nzoecha off the field until the final month of last season, but he’s fully healthy now and benefiting from the increased reps while Sean Lee and Rolando McClain sit out. Now, it might be a bit much to declare that Nzeocha is going to win a starting job. That’ll be a tough task, especially considering how much time the Cowboys spend in their nickel defense -- but I expect him to make the most of the opportunities he gets. Given his versatility and athleticism, I think he’ll push for a roster spot as a special teamer and a reserve at all the linebacker spots.
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http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/06/02/under-radar-veteran-cb-big-wr-among-staff-writers’-players-watch