I think that's a perfect opportunity to put a little extra sauce on this BBQ. If I were in charge, this is what I would do:
We're going 2 a days, full pads on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 1 session/2 hours ( helmet and shoulder pads only ) on Saturday. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday could be their 3 days off.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
Each practice will consist of 2 hours each, begining at 9:00 am and 3:00 pm respectively, with 1 hour film session at 1:00 pm. The morning practice shall consist of position drills, full pads/full speed, for 1/2 an hour, and team drill ( defense and offense ) for another 1/2 hour. The second hour will be devoted to special teams entirely, full pads, full speed. The afternoon practice would consist of 1 hour scrimage, full pads/full speed, 1 hour special teams ( full pads/full speed )
On Saturday 1 session begining at 8:00 am half speed ( helmet and shoulder pads only ). First 1/2 hour offense assignment, second 1/2 hour defensive assignment. One full hour special teams.
During the 2 a days, I would take the opportunity to make sure that Doug Free, Pat McQuistan, Montrae Holland, and Joe Berger are prepared to come in and play at any point during the season. That means they would take the majority of the reps on those days and I would create a mini-rotation during the rest of the season in which they see live action in EVERY game.
Roy Williams and, obviously, Bollinger will get as many reps as possibile with the only caviat being Romo's health. If Romo shows he's making progress, I'd bring him on Friday's morning practice for drills, perhaps a series on the scrimage in the afternoon. Otherwise, Bollinger gets all the reps for the entire week.
On defense, EVERYBODY practices, period. No excuses. Full speed, full pads.
Special teams: See defense's schedule.
that's my idea of cupcake practices.
