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June 18, 2008
Pacman Jones evokes T-New
2:53 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Secondary coach Dave Campo has been around a lot of DBs. So when he freely compares one to another, it shouldn't be dismissed.
That said, take Campo's assessment of Pacman Jones for what it's worth ...
"He kind of reminds me of (Terence) Newman," Campo said. "They're very similar type players, they're aggressive, they've got good feet, they're quick. He's that kind of a player, and I think Newman's pretty darn good, so that's a good compliment."
There's even better news than that coming from Campo. It'd be hard for any coach to forecast a player's off-field behavior and that, to be sure, is still a concern with Pac. But his on-field comportment has been exemplary, according to his position coach.
"When he walked out on the field, he was ready to start playing," Campo said. "And the coachability part of it, I was not so much surprised, but happy with it. He listens and he's hungry. He wants to do good and he wants to play good. That's what he was ready to do right away."
Campo was sure to add that there's a ways to go.
"There's been a lot of guys through injury or whatever, who haven't player over a season and just pick it back up," he said. "He's in a little different situation, because he wasn't at the facility. He's gotta get in with the team, and those kinds of things are probably more important than the physical part of it."
Pacman, by the way, politely declined to speak to the media today. He said he needs to get his cornrows tightened up, and will talk tomorrow.
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Amendola confident, but still a rook
2:35 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Speaking of former Texas Tech standouts...
Cowboys rookie Danny Amendola was talking with reporters today and was grilled about some of his favorite interests. For the record, his first car was a 1992 Mercury Tracer. Hmm, not exactly something pro football players should be driving around today, eh?
With about five reporters standing around him, Amendola heard someone yelling from about 20 feet away. Here came Adam "Pacman" Jones with a bag full of McDonald's and a message for the former Red Raider.
"What'd I tell you, rook?," Jones said with a huge grin. "Stay on your side of the line."
Even though Jones is relatively new with the Cowboys, he's got a little more NFL experience than Amendola. So when Jones tells Amendola to move his little news conference out of his locker space, Amendola best listen.
With Jones' locker on one side and Tank Johnson's locker on the other, there's no telling what Amendola is learning about life in the NFL.
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Categories: Cowboys humor
With Thomas, no frills. Just football
2:29 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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After spending a few minutes with Zach Thomas today, it's clear that he's all business.
The 13-year NFL veteran and former Texas Tech star was once the face of the Miami Dolphins, until his brother-in-law Jason Taylor emerged as a dominant defensive star (not that Bill Parcells cares). But now, Thomas is one guy in a locker room full of leaders and solid defensive players. He understands that and doesn't feel like he has to push the boundaries.
"I try to lead by actions," Thomas said. "No, I'm not the voice of this team. I was in Miami because I was there 12 years, so it's different. You've got so many leaders on this team that I don't need that. I'm just trying to fit in and trying to enjoy the game. When you win, you enjoy the game."
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Andre Gurode flattered to be considered the best
1:41 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Pro Football Weekly just released its annual player rankings -- done on the basis of league-wide polling -- and two Cowboys were atop the list at their positions.
That DeMarcus Ware is one of them hardly comes as a surprise. That Andre Gurode is the other is, at least, a little eye-opening. Or to him, it was.
"Sure, I'm surprised," Gurode said. "I didn't think anybody thought that highly of me. You just gotta go put your shoes on one foot at a time and go to work like everybody else."
Gurode is a two-time Pro Bowler, so it's not like this came out of nowhere. But there is a certain level of center he's revered in the past, and it's still kinda hard for him to imagine just how he fits in.
"Big guys like Jeff Saturday, Olin Kruetz, Matt Birk, the names that usually come up," Gurode said, when asked who he thinks is the best. "I've actually been fortunate enough to talk to some of those guys and ask them questions about technique and things I can do.
"And it shocked me that they turn around and ask questions about things they can do. It's pretty funny."
Still, this is a grounded guy. So his general feelings on the whole thing were pretty reserved.
"I'm happy, I'm honored, but I have so much work to do, I really don't sit down to think about it," Gurode said. "I had some of my friends call me to congratulate me. I said thank you, but they knew at the same time, I had to get back to work. It's not enough, you gotta keep working, keep getting better."
Pacman Jones evokes T-New
2:53 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Albert Breer E-mail News tips
Secondary coach Dave Campo has been around a lot of DBs. So when he freely compares one to another, it shouldn't be dismissed.
That said, take Campo's assessment of Pacman Jones for what it's worth ...
"He kind of reminds me of (Terence) Newman," Campo said. "They're very similar type players, they're aggressive, they've got good feet, they're quick. He's that kind of a player, and I think Newman's pretty darn good, so that's a good compliment."
There's even better news than that coming from Campo. It'd be hard for any coach to forecast a player's off-field behavior and that, to be sure, is still a concern with Pac. But his on-field comportment has been exemplary, according to his position coach.
"When he walked out on the field, he was ready to start playing," Campo said. "And the coachability part of it, I was not so much surprised, but happy with it. He listens and he's hungry. He wants to do good and he wants to play good. That's what he was ready to do right away."
Campo was sure to add that there's a ways to go.
"There's been a lot of guys through injury or whatever, who haven't player over a season and just pick it back up," he said. "He's in a little different situation, because he wasn't at the facility. He's gotta get in with the team, and those kinds of things are probably more important than the physical part of it."
Pacman, by the way, politely declined to speak to the media today. He said he needs to get his cornrows tightened up, and will talk tomorrow.
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Amendola confident, but still a rook
2:35 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Speaking of former Texas Tech standouts...
Cowboys rookie Danny Amendola was talking with reporters today and was grilled about some of his favorite interests. For the record, his first car was a 1992 Mercury Tracer. Hmm, not exactly something pro football players should be driving around today, eh?
With about five reporters standing around him, Amendola heard someone yelling from about 20 feet away. Here came Adam "Pacman" Jones with a bag full of McDonald's and a message for the former Red Raider.
"What'd I tell you, rook?," Jones said with a huge grin. "Stay on your side of the line."
Even though Jones is relatively new with the Cowboys, he's got a little more NFL experience than Amendola. So when Jones tells Amendola to move his little news conference out of his locker space, Amendola best listen.
With Jones' locker on one side and Tank Johnson's locker on the other, there's no telling what Amendola is learning about life in the NFL.
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Categories: Cowboys humor
With Thomas, no frills. Just football
2:29 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Brian Davis E-mail News tips
After spending a few minutes with Zach Thomas today, it's clear that he's all business.
The 13-year NFL veteran and former Texas Tech star was once the face of the Miami Dolphins, until his brother-in-law Jason Taylor emerged as a dominant defensive star (not that Bill Parcells cares). But now, Thomas is one guy in a locker room full of leaders and solid defensive players. He understands that and doesn't feel like he has to push the boundaries.
"I try to lead by actions," Thomas said. "No, I'm not the voice of this team. I was in Miami because I was there 12 years, so it's different. You've got so many leaders on this team that I don't need that. I'm just trying to fit in and trying to enjoy the game. When you win, you enjoy the game."
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Categories: Dallas Cowboys, Zach Thomas
Andre Gurode flattered to be considered the best
1:41 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Albert Breer E-mail News tips
Pro Football Weekly just released its annual player rankings -- done on the basis of league-wide polling -- and two Cowboys were atop the list at their positions.
That DeMarcus Ware is one of them hardly comes as a surprise. That Andre Gurode is the other is, at least, a little eye-opening. Or to him, it was.
"Sure, I'm surprised," Gurode said. "I didn't think anybody thought that highly of me. You just gotta go put your shoes on one foot at a time and go to work like everybody else."
Gurode is a two-time Pro Bowler, so it's not like this came out of nowhere. But there is a certain level of center he's revered in the past, and it's still kinda hard for him to imagine just how he fits in.
"Big guys like Jeff Saturday, Olin Kruetz, Matt Birk, the names that usually come up," Gurode said, when asked who he thinks is the best. "I've actually been fortunate enough to talk to some of those guys and ask them questions about technique and things I can do.
"And it shocked me that they turn around and ask questions about things they can do. It's pretty funny."
Still, this is a grounded guy. So his general feelings on the whole thing were pretty reserved.
"I'm happy, I'm honored, but I have so much work to do, I really don't sit down to think about it," Gurode said. "I had some of my friends call me to congratulate me. I said thank you, but they knew at the same time, I had to get back to work. It's not enough, you gotta keep working, keep getting better."
