News: DMN: 10 things we learned during Dallas Cowboys minicamp

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[jobberone]

Scouting combine huh!? I like it.

 

[skinsscalper]

Scouting combine huh!? I like it.

I'd like to see them get the draft, too. Seems like the Frisco facility is built for an event like that.

 

[Longboysfan]

I'd like to see them get the draft, too. Seems like the Frisco facility is built for an event like that.

I would rather see it up on the big board....

 

[Thefeelofcotton]

I'm very excited to see what Zeke can do once the pads come on. I hate how some people are making a big deal out of"highlights" during OTAs and minicamp. They don't even have pads on and can't tackle! That being said, I do like how Zeke is cutting, his decisiveness and how comfortable he looks in the offense.

 

[jobberone]

I'd like to see them get the draft, too. Seems like the Frisco facility is built for an event like that.

Thought that from time to time myself but dismissed it as wishful thinking. I guess that was illogical in thinking Jerry hasn't already reasoned 'build it and they will come'.

 

[casmith07]

I would rather see it up on the big board....

Plenty of seats for fans too, both inside and on the patios.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'd like to see them get the draft, too.

I've said for years the draft should at at AT&T. Free admittance. It would be awesome.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Why is no one asking him what if any sensation Smith has at this point? Are the media instructed not to or are they that clueless?

 

[fortdick]

I'm very excited to see what Zeke can do once the pads come on. I hate how some people are making a big deal out of"highlights" during OTAs and minicamp. They don't even have pads on and can't tackle! That being said, I do like how Zeke is cutting, his decisiveness and how comfortable he looks in the offense.

For a running back, learning the playbook should be easy. There are basically 6 type of running plays;

Dive, belly, give
Lead, blast, power, bob, whatever you call it
Sweep, pitch, etc.
Counter
Draw, delay
Stretch, which is a combination dive-sweep.

The blocking and formations are what vary. It is those, and recognizing blitzes and understanding when to release to the flats that make up the bulk of the learning curve. I believe other than QB, OT on offense and SS on defense would be the hardest to learn.

 

[dogunwo]

For a running back, learning the playbook should be easy. There are basically 6 type of running plays;

Dive, belly, give
Lead, blast, power, bob, whatever you call it
Sweep, pitch, etc.
Counter
Draw, delay
Stretch, which is a combination dive-sweep.

The blocking and formations are what vary. It is those, and recognizing blitzes and understanding when to release to the flats that make up the bulk of the learning curve. I believe other than QB, OT on offense and SS on defense would be the hardest to learn.

Some of those you grouped together are different plays, lol

 

[Longboysfan]

I'd like to see them get the draft, too. Seems like the Frisco facility is built for an event like that.

Yes. I see your point.
AT&T is too big for it.

NFL wants a facility that is full of fans.
Most have no idea what is going on but they want them in the house.

More there and TV revenue - more for the owners.

 

[fortdick]

Some of those you grouped together are different plays, lol

They are called differently, but basically the same play. A blast, power, lead, are all a lead blocker play. No real difference. Quit trying to find fault in everything. You are not smarter than evertone else, though you may believe you are.

 

[dogunwo]

They are called differently, but basically the same play. A blast, power, lead, are all a lead blocker play. No real difference. Quit trying to find fault in everything. You are not smarter than evertone else, though you may believe you are.

No I don't think I am smarter than everyone else. That's your insecurities showing. And your wrong, just because they all have a lead blocker, doesn't mean they are the same play, but you knew that.

 

[fortdick]

No I don't think I am smarter than everyone else. That's your insecurities showing. And your wrong, just because they all have a lead blocker, doesn't mean they are the same play, but you knew that.

The same basic premise. What s the difference between a lead and a power? A BoB and an ISO?