Twitter: Dez playing Sunday

[CowboyStar88]

Apparently some seem think that and they'll probably be sadly mistaken. It's not likely that he'll be 100% and his conditioning won't be near where it needs to be resting a broken foot since the second week in Sept. A few controlled practices aren't going to get him in game shape and trying to get on the same page with Cassel who's he's never played with isn't going to happen in one game. Those two are going to have to get their timing down it took Romo awhile to get on the same page with Dez.

Dez just being on the field is going to draw attention to him which should open up some opportunities for our other receivers but I advise everyone to temper their expectations until we see where he's at physically. The Cowboys are clearly rushing him back because their season is in trouble and they need to provide Cassel with a lethal weapon to help him. I doubt Dez will be as quick coming out of his breaks with his foot still going through the healing process.

There's always a chance of a setback during the game because Dez only knows one way to play and that's all out. He hasn't done much cutting and once his instincts take over in the game he might pull up and have to come out. The Cowboys have to be careful with him and he has to play smart and go down when he's surrounded by defenders and not try to fight for every yard he can get.

How are they clearly rushing him back? So you think they are going against the doctors wishes? Do you think he isn't completely healed?

Of course they want him out there because the season is quickly getting out of hand, but that doesn't mean they are rushing him back. He is coming back under the guidance of medical doctors. They have obviously set a schedule for how things should go, and are monitoring his day after practices. He will be 7 weeks removed from the break with special shoes. It's not like he just started running and they are throwing him out there.

Dez may not be 100% because of game shape, and they will monitor that. But no one is suggesting Dez is going to catch 10 passes for 150 yards and 2 TD's. Dez being out there is going to help the overall production of the offense.

I am not sure how you came to the conclusion they are rushing Dez back. It was always reported this could be a 6-8 week deal, and only crapaport reported otherwise. I will put my trust in the doctors who have been working with Dez and their opinion on the situation.

 

[erod]

Sherman will follow Dez.

Seattle plays a single high safety all the time and loads the box for the run. It's a matter of pass protection and other guys getting open.

 

[MRV52]

But, but, the media said he was out until Week 12.

By media you mean Raptard?

 

[erod]

By media you mean Raptard?

I think Florio, too.

 

[KJJ]

How are they clearly rushing him back? So you think they are going against the doctors wishes? Do you think he isn't completely healed?

Of course they want him out there because the season is quickly getting out of hand, but that doesn't mean they are rushing him back. He is coming back under the guidance of medical doctors. They have obviously set a schedule for how things should go, and are monitoring his day after practices. He will be 7 weeks removed from the break with special shoes. It's not like he just started running and they are throwing him out there.

Dez may not be 100% because of game shape, and they will monitor that. But no one is suggesting Dez is going to catch 10 passes for 150 yards and 2 TD's. Dez being out there is going to help the overall production of the offense.

I am not sure how you came to the conclusion they are rushing Dez back. It was always reported this could be a 6-8 week deal, and only crapaport reported otherwise. I will put my trust in the doctors who have been working with Dez and their opinion on the situation.

Dez was complaining of discomfort in his foot just last week and Garrett just the other day repeated it's day to day with him so the foot can't be 100%. I wouldn't think they're going against the doctors orders but I do believe ideally they would have preferred another week or so before playing him. Heard Nate Burleson who's had foot problems as a receiver say he didn't think Dez would be 100% and would have to alter how he plays until his foot is completely healed. It's not uncommon for players to return to the field at less than 100% especially players who are very important to the success of their teams it happens all the time.

It's easy to come to a conclusion they're rushing Dez back with the Cowboys 2-4 and playing with their second backup QB who looked worse than their first backup last week. With the Cowboys riding a 4 game losing streak and facing a 5th straight loss with Seattle coming to town they need Dez on the field to try and help save their season they're desperate. FANS suggest a lot of things when you're getting a great player back it can be pretty amusing.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Dez was complaining of discomfort in his foot just last week and Garrett just the other day repeated it's day to day with him so the foot can't be 100%. I wouldn't think they're going against the doctors orders but I do believe ideally they would have preferred another week or so before playing him. Heard Nate Burleson who's had foot problems as a receiver say he didn't think Dez would be 100% and would have to alter how he plays until his foot is completely healed. It's not uncommon for players to return to the field at less than 100% especially players who are very important to the success of their teams it happens all the time.

It's easy to come to a conclusion they're rushing Dez back with the Cowboys 2-4 and playing with their second backup QB who looked worse than their first backup last week. With the Cowboys riding a 4 game losing streak and facing a 5th straight loss with Seattle coming to town they need Dez on the field to try and help save their season they're desperate. FANS suggest a lot of things when you're getting a great player back it can be pretty amusing.

He also stated this week that they would monitor his day after practice to see how he responded and by all accounts he has been fine. Also an extra week or a few days can make a world of difference in pain management and healing process. I would expect him to not run certain rounds that might cause the foot added stress for a few more weeks. I under stand Nate had foot problems, but people respond differently and Dez has always shown his body recover isn't like everyone else's, so while I appreciate Nate's take, I wouldn't take it as the gospel.

I don't think the record has anything to do with Dez coming back he has been on schedule to return and this was around the target date. Doesn't matter if this team was 4-2 coming into this week, because again Dez was right on schedule to return. Like I said before it was always speculated that this was a 6-8 week injury, and Sunday marks 7 weeks. Right on schedule to return. Like I said before Dez not being 100% is more to do with conditioning and game shape IMO. These doctors are not going to allow him to rush back because of the teams record. They are bound to do what is best for the player

 

[cowboys1981]

LOL

More head?! Lmao. Old man Jerry. Lol

 

[KJJ]

He also stated this week that they would monitor his day after practice to see how he responded and by all accounts he has been fine. Also an extra week or a few days can make a world of difference in pain management and healing process. I would expect him to not run certain rounds that might cause the foot added stress for a few more weeks. I under stand Nate had foot problems, but people respond differently and Dez has always shown his body recover isn't like everyone else's, so while I appreciate Nate's take, I wouldn't take it as the gospel.

I don't think the record has anything to do with Dez coming back he has been on schedule to return and this was around the target date. Doesn't matter if this team was 4-2 coming into this week, because again Dez was right on schedule to return. Like I said before it was always speculated that this was a 6-8 week injury, and Sunday marks 7 weeks. Right on schedule to return. Like I said before Dez not being 100% is more to do with conditioning and game shape IMO. These doctors are not going to allow him to rush back because of the teams record. They are bound to do what is best for the player

The Cowboys were considering playing him last week but he's not 100% and he won't be this week which is why they're monitoring him and will continue to monitor him during the game. If Dez is limited in any way then he's not 100%. I do believe the Cowboys record and QB situation has made it more urgent to get Dez back on the field even if it's as a decoy. The Cowboys are on the brink of being in DEEP trouble and I believe Sundays game is a make or break game for them and I think they feel the same way. Anytime Dez is on the field 100% healthy or not he has to be accounted for.

He's the only skill position player the team has on offense that scares anyone and the Cowboys are pressed to get him on the field Sunday because they know rebounding from 2-5 is going to be very difficult with Romo out at least 2 more games. Dez's lack of conditioning can lead to another injury or a setback with his foot so the Cowboys have to be very careful with him.

 

[RunDMC]

The Cowboys are putting Dez on a pitch count because his conditioning isn't all the way there. Has nothing to do with him not being 100 percent healthy because if that was the case they wouldn't put him out there because the bone isn't healed. The Cowboys aren't stupid. They aren't gonna put their best player out there on the field if he's not 100 percent ready to go. Find it funny how these internet doctors think they know better than a professional football organization.

 

[Jarv]

Sherman will follow Dez.

Seattle plays a single high safety all the time and loads the box for the run. It's a matter of pass protection and other guys getting open.

Perfect. ..then Sherman won't be muscling our other receivers. ..let Williams and Butler 1 on 1 with the 2nd and 3rd CBs.

 

[CowboyStar88]

The Cowboys were considering playing him last week but he's not 100% and he won't be this week which is why they're monitoring him and will continue to monitor him during the game. If Dez is limited in any way then he's not 100%. I do believe the Cowboys record and QB situation has made it more urgent to get Dez back on the field even if it's as a decoy. The Cowboys are on the brink of being in DEEP trouble and I believe Sundays game is a make or break game for them and I think they feel the same way. Anytime Dez is on the field 100% healthy or not he has to be accounted for.

He's the only skill position player the team has on offense that scares anyone and the Cowboys are pressed to get him on the field Sunday because they know rebounding from 2-5 is going to be very difficult with Romo out at least 2 more games. Dez's lack of conditioning can lead to another injury or a setback with his foot so the Cowboys have to be very careful with him.

We were the only ones considering him playing (fans). SJ made some comments about Dez might being able to play, but no one else did so really did we consider playing him? No. Heck he didn't even travel with the team Friday. An extra week of rehab/practice will go a long way for a player coming off of injury. As was explained in another thread they use x-rays to measure bone density so obviously they have data to support Dez coming back and playing.

I understand that game shape and conditioning can cause another injury, but IMO that is why JG stated he will be on a pitch count. Obviously he is needed, but the facts remain that he is right on target for his return so regardless of record this would be around the time to return. It's really pointless to try and say what you think might have happened because it didn't. You sound like you're being negative to be negative, or getting ready for an I told you thread if Dez gets hurt again or doesn't have a huge impact statistically. (Which I hope is not the case) I will say if he doesn't have a huge impact statistically that is just fine, because he made an impact by freeing up others on the field.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Fade routes inside the 5 have nothing to do with conditioning

 

[KJJ]

We were the only ones considering him playing (fans). SJ made some comments about Dez might being able to play, but no one else did so really did we consider playing him? No. Heck he didn't even travel with the team Friday. An extra week of rehab/practice will go a long way for a player coming off of injury. As was explained in another thread they use x-rays to measure bone density so obviously they have data to support Dez coming back and playing.

I understand that game shape and conditioning can cause another injury, but IMO that is why JG stated he will be on a pitch count. Obviously he is needed, but the facts remain that he is right on target for his return so regardless of record this would be around the time to return. It's really pointless to try and say what you think might have happened because it didn't. You sound like you're being negative to be negative, or getting ready for an I told you thread if Dez gets hurt again or doesn't have a huge impact statistically. (Which I hope is not the case) I will say if he doesn't have a huge impact statistically that is just fine, because he made an impact by freeing up others on the field.

Even Jerry was hinting around during the bye Dez might return for the Giants game. Dez didn't travel with the team to the game on Friday because it had already been determined he wouldn't play. Some of you always think I'm being negative can't give an honest assessment here without it being construed as negative.

I don't post I told you so threads I could load the board with them if they were allowed. lol I haven't said anything definitive or made any predictions just pointing out what could or might happen if the team or Dez isn't smart about this. Already pointed out he'll make an impact just being on the field which is why the Cowboys want to get him out there.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

He wont draw double teams so he will only help so much. The same guys we have been clamoring to step up need to play better.

If they don't double Dez I take 1 on 1 all day. 75 percent Dez better then most 100 percent CBs. They play Dez 1 on 1 until he burns them a few times that will change.

I guess people forgot how good Dez really is

 

[CowboyStar88]

Even Jerry was hinting around during the bye Dez might return for the Giants game. Dez didn't travel with the team to the game on Friday because it had already been determined he wouldn't play. Some of you always think I'm being negative can't give an honest assessment here without it being construed as negative.

I don't post I told you so threads I could load the board with them if they were allowed. lol I haven't said anything definitive or made any predictions just pointing out what could or might happen if the team or Dez isn't smart about this. Already pointed out he'll make an impact just being on the field which is why the Cowboys want to get him out there.

So JJ hinted around to it? Doesn't sound like considering him playing. Obviously he didn't actually practice so it really wasn't an option. You just confirmed my point it was determined he wasn't going to play thus he did not travel with the team, meaning they were not considering playing him.

Okay and that is what I am saying the team and Dez are being smart by listening to the doctors and monitoring his injury daily. They have not done anything to suggest they are rushing Dez back. Of course the team wants him out there, but they are not risking further injury because of that, and the record and 4 game losing streak is just a coincidence that it fell into the timing of his return. I will say it again he is right on schedule per the original time frame of the healing process and return 6-8 weeks they are not rushing him back because the record.

 

[DeaconMoss]

If they don't double Dez I take 1 on 1 all day. 75 percent Dez better then most 100 percent CBs. They play Dez 1 on 1 until he burns them a few times that will change.

I guess people forgot how good Dez really is

I hope he gets doubled, because apparently its the only way our offense can score. But I think SEA will let Sherman follow him around and see how it goes. Heck they didn't double Dez much when he was 100%. Earl Thomas plays center-field better than anyone right now. They don't have to double all the time.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

This is the turning point in our season. Time to go on a run.

4 game losing streak is the turning point.

 

[JoeKing]

Dez: No off season OTAs, no training camp, did little the game he hurt himself but somehow he is going to light it up and with an INT machine throwing him the ball. Oh yeah, that sounds great. I'm thrilled.

 

[RunDMC]

I hope he gets doubled, because apparently its the only way our offense can score. But I think SEA will let Sherman follow him around and see how it goes. Heck they didn't double Dez much when he was 100%. Earl Thomas plays center-field better than anyone right now. They don't have to double all the time.

It's not the only way we can score because we truly put up 24 points last week with no help in the form of special teams or a defensive takeaways. This with three turnovers on the other side of the 50 yard line. Even if Sherman shadows Dez that'll keep him off T-Will who will get to go up against Cary Williams who has picked up where left off in Philadelphia in giving up a lot of big plays. Why do you think Sherman is shadowing the #1 reciever and moving around the formation as opposed to staying on his side?

 

[RunDMC]

Dez: No off season OTAs, no training camp, did little the game he hurt himself but somehow he is going to light it up and with an INT machine throwing him the ball. Oh yeah, that sounds great. I'm thrilled.

An INT machine who played his first game in over a year. Did you see those three picks? They were a result of a flagrant lack of effort on the part of Terrance Williams. That won't ever be the case for Dez.