Dez Bryant cleared to play vs. Miami

[ajk23az]

Rookie Dez Bryant (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's preseason finale against Miami.

The Cowboys are seriously considering playing the first-team offense, but they're still not sure about sending Bryant out there. "I don't know," owner Jerry Jones said. "He'll be able to play. He'll be ready to go. It's a question of is it worth some of the risk. If we end up playing our regulars, then that might make a difference." Aug. 29 - 12:30 am et

Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

 

[SDCowboy]

The 1st team O needs to play. Romo's ready to rock but he needs time with Dez in an actual game. The rest of the offense just needs the practice.

 

[dallascowboysfan31]

Yeah buddy!!!!!

 

[Ashwynn]

The 1st team O needs to play. Romo's ready to rock but he needs time with Dez in an actual game. The rest of the offense just needs the practice.

Pretty much agree. I would like to see them play the majority of the game. Start game planning too.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

I've got mixed emotions. I'm anxious to see him on the field, but I'm scared to see him out there too soon. But like one reporter said, we can't baby him.

 

[The Quest for Six]

it's a dumb move to play Bryant against Miami in a nothing game with a bunch of second and third stringers in there. You don't mess around rushing a player back from a high ankle sprain, one stumble or slip on a cut and he tweaks the high ankle sprain and then he's out until October. Give him one more week of rest and get him ready for Washington on kickoffs and punt returns

 

[Ashwynn]

it's a dumb move to play Bryant against Miami in a nothing game with a bunch of second and third stringers in there. You don't mess around rushing a player back from a high ankle sprain, one stumble or slip on a cut and he tweaks the high ankle sprain and then he's out until October. Give him one more week of rest and get him ready for Washington on kickoffs and punt returns

I see your point, but I think the ankles healed. Dez has been taken care of it and has been anxious to go for a week or more. But the boys have been extra careful with him.

No knowledge first hand, but I dont think theres a question about it anymore. Drs cleared him, hes been saying hes ready to go for awhile. I think its time to take the ferrari out for a spin around the block, before unleashing him against the Commanders. Get a little "game played" confidence in Dez and man, its on.

 

[theebs]

garrett said in the locker room last night that he wants to make them play and straighten some stuff out.

 

[Bleu Star]

garrett said in the locker room last night that he wants to make them play and straighten some stuff out.

good. they need a little more seasoning.

 

[SDogo]

garrett said in the locker room last night that he wants to make them play and straighten some stuff out.

That's probably the smartest thing I have heard in the last 24 hours coming from Dallas.

 

[SDCowboy]

I just hope they have dez out there with the fist team though.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I still wouldn't do it unless you think it's important for him to go through the routine of putting the pads on, the pregame warmup, getting ready for the actual game, taking a hit or two, etc... The entire routine.

I think I'd get that ankle another 10 days rest, though. We're going to need him this year, and if he has any setback it could be disastrous.

 

[tupperware]

I still wouldn't do it unless you think it's important for him to go through the routine of putting the pads on, the pregame warmup, getting ready for the actual game, taking a hit or two, etc... The entire routine.

I think I'd get that ankle another 10 days rest, though. We're going to need him this year, and if he has any setback it could be disastrous.

Since it doesn't appear we'll be able to do anything with this line, I'm going to have to agree. We need Dez this year.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I still wouldn't do it unless you think it's important for him to go through the routine of putting the pads on, the pregame warmup, getting ready for the actual game, taking a hit or two, etc... The entire routine.

I think I'd get that ankle another 10 days rest, though. We're going to need him this year, and if he has any setback it could be disastrous.

I think it would be worth it. You want him to get his jitters out before the regular season.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

We went 11-5 without him last year, He's nothing but a luxury. Stop babying him and get him some reps. Dont just throw him out there week 1. He hasnt played in a real game in over a year.

 

[percyhoward]

garrett said in the locker room last night that he wants to make them play and straighten some stuff out.

He said the offensive starters might need to play some because it's important to get "that good feeling." Who knows? Maybe they'll actually do something to feel good about in the limited playing time they're going to get against Miami.

 

[sonnyboy]

I don't look at this as a knee jerk/ over reaction to last lasts game but......

We need to put in a full half of football with the starters.

What do most teams do with the starters in the last game?

Your most accomplished teams may not play them at all.

I would think most teams play the starters for one or two series.

And perhaps your complete reclamation projects go with the starters for perhaps a half or more.


Our #1's haven't earned the right to skip this scrimmage. We need to get in there and put in some good work.
If it costs a us few bumps and bruises, even a more serious injury to someone......so be it. We need the work.

 

[Woods]

As long as the trainers have given clearance, I'd definitely let Dez play a quarter or so (esp with the 1st team offense).

Dez hasn't played in a real game in quite some time. He needs to get on the field, get hit, run the correct routes, get his timing down, etc.

 

[windjc]

He said the offensive starters might need to play some because it's important to get "that good feeling." Who knows? Maybe they'll actually do something to feel good about in the limited playing time they're going to get against Miami.

Well they will have a better chance. But how good can you really feel about beating up on 2nd and 3rd teamers from Miami?

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Our #1's haven't earned the right to skip this scrimmage. We need to get in there and put in some good work.
If it costs a us few bumps and bruises, even a more serious injury to someone......so be it. We need the work.

OK. As long as the someone it costs us isn't Romo or Ware or Ratliff or Witten or Felix or Jenkins. OK.