DMN Blog: Bigg breaks thumb/More work for Austin

[Mr Cowboy]

Leonard Davis breaks thumb

Todd Archer/Reporter

Leonard Davis showed at Valley Ranch Monday he thought with a jammed right thumb. Turns out it was broken.

He will not need surgery.

Wade Phillips said Davis suffered the injury in the first quarter at Kansas City and did not miss a snap, so it should not keep Davis out of any game action. Even if the Cowboys did not have the bye this weekend, he likely could play.



Miles Austin's role to increase

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Wade Phillips would not use the term "starter" when talking about Miles Austin, but he said Austin will see just as much playing time on Oct. 25 against Atlanta as he did Sunday at Kansas City.

Maybe it's a semantics game, but Austin's 10-catch, 250-yard, 2-touchdown game against the Chiefs has propelled him into the lineup, starting or otherwise.

"He did the things we thought he could," Phillips said. "You're not going to make 250 yards every time, but he's going to have a chance to make big plays again."

If Austin is a starter, it would likely be at Patrick Crayton's spot even though Austin replaced Roy Williams Sunday. With a $45 million contract, it would be difficult to sit Williams for sure.

 

[theebs]

I have thought all along austin just needed a chance to keep getting the ball his way.

I swear to god He was open constantly last year in the games I saw in the stadium. He was just to far down the pecking order.

and this year it seems they have him running deeper routes and looking for the home run ball and it is very difficult to get guys the ball that way.

I hope he sees alot of balls his way and continues to make the most of it.

 

[casmith07]

During the game in Denver, looking at the replays especially the last two plays at the end, Austin beat his man BADLY but they were throwing to Hurd for whatever reason.

Austin will be pretty good if he can stay on the field and be consistent.

 

[DallasEast]

Roy Williams = possession receiver
Miles Austin = deep threat

Let Williams run the short routes underneath and work for first downs. Have Austin run the intermediate and long routes to capitalize on the safeties creeping up. Seems like a plan. Jason? Jason Garrett???

 

[alancdc]

I would like to see big Leonard club Pierce and or Tuck with that cast he will be wearing! Give Osi a little club too!

 

[adbutcher]

I have thought all along austin just needed a chance to keep getting the ball his way.

I swear to god He was open constantly last year in the games I saw in the stadium. He was just to far down the pecking order.

and this year it seems they have him running deeper routes and looking for the home run ball and it is very difficult to get guys the ball that way.

I hope he sees alot of balls his way and continues to make the most of it.

Based on his performance he should not only be the starter but he should also be the number 1 WR. His size, his speed, and his route running is remarkable. Now hopefully, when Roy is all healed up he will still get enough opportunities to continue to grow as a WR.

I wonder where are the get rid of Austin members? It is just another case of premature evaluation gone bad.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

I thought even right after the game when someone asked Wade if Miles would start now that it sounded like the answer was yes.

And on Bigg... Just cast it up and give him a built-in club. (Edit, dangit alandc, I'm extra slow typing today!)

 

[TNCowboy]

"He did the things we thought he could," Phillips said.

So why hasn't he been getting playing time?

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Roy Williams = possession receiver
Miles Austin = deep threat

Let Williams run the short routes underneath and work for first downs. Have Austin run the intermediate and long routes to capitalize on the safeties creeping up. Seems like a plan. Jason? Jason Garrett???

Roys an underneath cross route and comeback reciever. Use his strengths!

 

[DallasEast]

Based on his performance he should not only be the starter but he should also be the number 1 WR. His size, his speed, and his route running is remarkable. Now hopefully, when Roy is all healed up he will still get enough opportunities to continue to grow as a WR.

I wonder where are the get rid of Austin members? It is just another case of premature evaluation gone bad.

They'll get back with us after being personally debriefed via Twitter. Please stand by.

 

[JPM]

I would like to see big Leonard club Pierce and or Tuck with that cast he will be wearing! Give Osi a little club too!

Add Brandon Jacobs to the list of clubees.

 

[dbair1967]

I have thought all along austin just needed a chance to keep getting the ball his way.

I swear to god He was open constantly last year in the games I saw in the stadium. He was just to far down the pecking order.

and this year it seems they have him running deeper routes and looking for the home run ball and it is very difficult to get guys the ball that way.

I hope he sees alot of balls his way and continues to make the most of it.

He's been open all year. Everyone wants to call him a JAG, but he isnt. I suspect its because he wasnt drafted high, but you watch DB's and they cant cover him.

 

[NextGenBoys]

Based on his performance he should not only be the starter but he should also be the number 1 WR. His size, his speed, and his route running is remarkable. Now hopefully, when Roy is all healed up he will still get enough opportunities to continue to grow as a WR.

I wonder where are the get rid of Austin members? It is just another case of premature evaluation gone bad.

I never wanted Austin gone, I just said he was far too inconsistent, and that Williams, Crayton, and Hurd are better WR's -- just not as explosive.

He was inconsistant again yesterday. He needs to work on his catching, and having a confidence boost after a 250yd game may do that.

But lets not put him in Canton. The Chiefs tackling was God-awful. He does get credit for making a play, but if we're playing any team but the Chiefs, I highly doubt he has his two long gainers that win the game.

However that jump ball he went up to get made me change my stance on him. Now I want to see him get more involved. He got a chance and shined. Now he deserves more opportunities to build off of that.

 

[Alexander]

If Austin is a starter, it would likely be at Patrick Crayton's spot even though Austin replaced Roy Williams Sunday. With a $45 million contract, it would be difficult to sit Williams for sure.

Why is this even a question? Of course he should replace Crayton and not Williams. That would give us the balance we need. Possession and speed.

 

[Alexander]

Everyone wants to call him a JAG, but he isnt.

No, that would be Sam Hurd.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

He's been open all year. Everyone wants to call him a JAG, but he isnt. I suspect its because he wasnt drafted high, but you watch DB's and they cant cover him.

I'm pretty sure you've called Miles Austin a JAG multiple times. I don't have the time or energy to really look that up but I'm pretty sure you have. lol

 

[dbair1967]

I'm pretty sure you've called Miles Austin a JAG multiple times. I don't have the time or energy to really look that up but I'm pretty sure you have. lol

Actually no, I havent.

Have never proclaimed him a superstar or anything, but have always been intrigued by his skill.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

If he can start and get a whole lot of passes thrown his way and get Choice the ball and sprinkle a little bit of Felix Jones, and get Barber mainly in the end zone. Or just use a three-head back field also.

 

[Vintage]

I have thought all along austin just needed a chance to keep getting the ball his way.

I swear to god He was open constantly last year in the games I saw in the stadium. He was just to far down the pecking order.

and this year it seems they have him running deeper routes and looking for the home run ball and it is very difficult to get guys the ball that way.

I hope he sees alot of balls his way and continues to make the most of it.

Not to bring Owens into this thread... but I'd like to see us get the ball in Austin's hands in the open field more often; like drag routes we used to run with T.O.

Austin's big, athletic, and has some speed....

 

[DallasEast]

Why is this even a question? Of course he should replace Crayton and not Williams. That would give us the balance we need. Possession and speed.

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