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[Cbz40]

Archer's OTA observations

5:17 PM Tue, May 19, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Todd Archer


Timmy Mac gave you some of his from the morning workout. Now I'll come up with some more - I hope.

** Leadership has been a topic for some time around here. You want some? Listen to Bradie James. With the backup defense springing some leaks in the running game, James walked over from the sideline and shouted, "Hey, let's go now. They don't run the ball on us." It was a small gesture but one that should be noted.

** More leadership? After Tony Romo and Roy Williams missed connection on a route in "on air" drills, assistant head coach Jason Garrett wanted them to go again. One problem - the duo had already lined up before Garrett spoke, and Romo said, "Yep, we got it." They then connected on the timing route flawlessly.

** Jon Kitna certainly has a strong enough arm. He led Patrick Crayton perfectly on a double move for a would-be touchdown on cornerback Michael Hawkins. Kitna also rifled in a slant pass to Travis Wilson between the linebacker and corner.

** Line play is difficult to assess in these OTAs but I noticed defensive end Marcus Dixon make two would-be stops behind the line of scrimmage. I talked to Dixon at the rookie mini-camp and he said he has added bulk to his frame and is in much better shape than he was a year ago. He might be worth keeping an eye on when the pads come on this summer.

** I didn't see wide receiver Isaiah Stanback make any great plays but I did notice his speed early in kickoff coverage. He was easily 5 yards ahead of the other coverage guys. He also stayed late to field punts. He understands this is a big year for him.

** The best Romo-to-Williams connection came on a rollout to Romo's right when he hit Williams on a comeback with Terence Newman in coverage. The timing was right on.

** Not sure if the players had the right cleats for the artificial surface at Standridge Stadium. Too many times receivers or defensive backs were slipping coming out of their breaks.

** Strength and conditioning coach Joe Juraszek put the team through a quick sprint test after the workout. I don't remember seeing that after last year's OTAs.

** I spent most of the time watching the offense and noticed O-line coach Hudson Houck being much more vocal than he was a year ago. He jumped the group pretty good after a play. The offense had a quick tempo, which is what Garrett wants.

** Assistant director of pro scouting Judd Garrett, who suffered a broken hip when the team's indoor facilty collapsed, and college scouting coordinator Chris Hall, who suffered a serious shoulder injury, attended Tuesday's workout.

**Rookie quarterbacks Stephen McGee and Rudy Carpenter took two snaps apiece in team drills.

** DE Jason Hatcher did not practice because he is recovering from off-season knee surgery. Hatcher and Kyle Kosier are expected back for the June 15-17 mini-camp.

 

[Rampage]

Joe must've watched Irvin's show last night

 

[BAT]

Did not know that one of the Garrett bros. was injured when the roof collapsed. Judd has been through a ton in the last few years. Glad it was not more serious.

 

[dadymat]

Archer's OTA observations

5:17 PM Tue, May 19, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Todd Archer


Timmy Mac gave you some of his from the morning workout. Now I'll come up with some more - I hope.

** Leadership has been a topic for some time around here. You want some? Listen to Bradie James. With the backup defense springing some leaks in the running game, James walked over from the sideline and shouted, "Hey, let's go now. They don't run the ball on us." It was a small gesture but one that should be noted.

** More leadership? After Tony Romo and Roy Williams missed connection on a route in "on air" drills, assistant head coach Jason Garrett wanted them to go again. One problem - the duo had already lined up before Garrett spoke, and Romo said, "Yep, we got it." They then connected on the timing route flawlessly.

** Jon Kitna certainly has a strong enough arm. He led Patrick Crayton perfectly on a double move for a would-be touchdown on cornerback Michael Hawkins. Kitna also rifled in a slant pass to Travis Wilson between the linebacker and corner.

** Line play is difficult to assess in these OTAs but I noticed defensive end Marcus Dixon make two would-be stops behind the line of scrimmage. I talked to Dixon at the rookie mini-camp and he said he has added bulk to his frame and is in much better shape than he was a year ago. He might be worth keeping an eye on when the pads come on this summer.

** I didn't see wide receiver Isaiah Stanback make any great plays but I did notice his speed early in kickoff coverage. He was easily 5 yards ahead of the other coverage guys. He also stayed late to field punts. He understands this is a big year for him.

** The best Romo-to-Williams connection came on a rollout to Romo's right when he hit Williams on a comeback with Terence Newman in coverage. The timing was right on.

** Not sure if the players had the right cleats for the artificial surface at Standridge Stadium. Too many times receivers or defensive backs were slipping coming out of their breaks.

** Strength and conditioning coach Joe Juraszek put the team through a quick sprint test after the workout. I don't remember seeing that after last year's OTAs.

** I spent most of the time watching the offense and noticed O-line coach Hudson Houck being much more vocal than he was a year ago. He jumped the group pretty good after a play. The offense had a quick tempo, which is what Garrett wants.

** Assistant director of pro scouting Judd Garrett, who suffered a broken hip when the team's indoor facilty collapsed, and college scouting coordinator Chris Hall, who suffered a serious shoulder injury, attended Tuesday's workout.

**Rookie quarterbacks Stephen McGee and Rudy Carpenter took two snaps apiece in team drills.

** DE Jason Hatcher did not practice because he is recovering from off-season knee surgery. Hatcher and Kyle Kosier are expected back for the June 15-17 mini-camp.

sounds like good things are building...to bad some will only see the sentence in bold and say something stupid about Garrett

 

[WoodysGirl]

Did not know that one of the Garrett bros. was injured when the roof collapsed. Judd has been through a ton in the last few years. Glad it was not more serious.

Unfortunately, not all the injuries were reported, but I'd gathered that quite a few people had bumps and bruises.

I knew about Chris Hall. He not only had the shoulder injury, but I think he blew out a knee, as well.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Just no injuries please!

 

[Bluefin]

I spent most of the time watching the offense and noticed O-line coach Hudson Houck being much more vocal than he was a year ago. He jumped the group pretty good after a play. The offense had a quick tempo, which is what Garrett wants.

Good.

Whatever the reasons, the OL never seems to live up to expectations year after year. Hud needs to get these guys ready to go.

The best Romo-to-Williams connection came on a rollout to Romo's right when he hit Williams on a comeback with Terence Newman in coverage. The timing was right on.

Keep 'em coming, fellas. Keep 'em coming.

Not sure if the players had the right cleats for the artificial surface at Standridge Stadium. Too many times receivers or defensive backs were slipping coming out of their breaks.

I'm not sure if the trainers are doing their jobs.

 

[jrumann59]

sounds like good things are building...to bad some will only see the sentence in bold and say something stupid about Garrett

You mean like we won't see the 0 seconds on the play clock snapping we had all year

 

[Teague31]

stanback may earn a job afterall... if he can return kicks and punts and be on the coverage teams and play in the wildcat.....

 

[theogt]

Hmmm....Stanback as a punt returner? Could be interesting.

 

[theebs]

Hmmm....Stanback as a punt returner? Could be interesting.

That would fly in the face of wade's "he is too tall to do it" speech from last year though.

Sounds like a guy they dont know what to do with and are going to try everything to make him usable somewhere.

I personally cant see anything he brings to the table. My hope is that he will get some balls thrown to him in the preseason games this year the way brad johnson was deliberately throwing to austin last year in the preseason.

It would be great if he worked out, I just really cant see how he fits, He is the third best kick returner, the fifth wide receiver and who knows where he fits into punt returns.

 

[Bluefin]

Hmmm....Stanback as a punt returner? Could be interesting.

Didn't they mention possibly being a punt returner after selecting Isaiah Stanback only to never even let him try it in camp that year?

He's a possibility on kick returns at least even if we go another direction with punt returner (I think T-New will get more chances this year).

I just hope Stanback stays healthy for a change, whether he makes the team or not, I want him to at least have a fighting chance.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Stanback was probably just trying to increase his versatility. I doubt his hands are good enough for punts... Not that his hands are bad, but fielding punts is tricky and most people can't do it.

I really think our PRs will be Smith, Newman, and Crayton. Decamillis said Wade told him he wanted to use TN there more often this year.

 

[Rampage]

Stanback was probably just trying to increase his versatility. I doubt his hands are good enough for punts... Not that his hands are bad, but fielding punts is tricky and most people can't do it.

I really think our PRs will be Smith, Newman, and Crayton. Decamillis said Wade told him he wanted to use TN there more often this year.

awesome! that's music to my ears. If the coaches are smart they will cut stanglass.

 

[Cowboys22]

I think Stanback is lilely gone unless he makes it impossible to cut him by his performance in camp and preseason games. If he can't show alot of improvement this time around, he needs to go and stop taking up roster space.

 

[DWhite Fan]

Archer's OTA observations

5:17 PM Tue, May 19, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Todd Archer

** Jon Kitna certainly has a strong enough arm. He led Patrick Crayton perfectly on a double move for a would-be touchdown on cornerback Michael Hawkins. Kitna also rifled in a slant pass to Travis Wilson between the linebacker and corner.

One thing is certain, no one will be calling Dallas back-up QB "noodle-arm" this season

 

[jobberone]

The guy has been learning a new position that normally takes college WRs 2-3 years to learn and has been injured. What do you some of you expect. While I agree he needs to show something this year it's premature to be looking to dump him now. He's as fast as all but maybe 1-2 guys on the team and may be as fast. And he has some quicks to go with it along with athleticism and smarts. I'm really pulling for this guy to start looking like a Tony Hill or even Butch Hopson and not Alexander Wright.

 

[Bluefin]

Decamillis said Wade told him he wanted to use TN there more often this year.

The coaches also seem to like our overall group of corners and feel it isn't as risky using Terence Newman a little more frequently on punt returns.

 

[THUMPER]

You mean like we won't see the 0 seconds on the play clock snapping we had all year

I hate that! I'd really like to see us snap the ball with around 5 seconds left on the play clock and mix it up some so the defense can't just time the snap every play.

 

[Seven]

The guy has been learning a new position that normally takes college WRs 2-3 years to learn and has been injured. What do you some of you expect. While I agree he needs to show something this year it's premature to be looking to dump him now. He's as fast as all but maybe 1-2 guys on the team and may be as fast. And he has some quicks to go with it along with athleticism and smarts. I'm really pulling for this guy to start looking like a Tony Hill or even Butch Hopson and not Alexander Wright.

Johnson.........