DMN Blog: Marcus Spears looks awfully motivated

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Marcus Spears looks awfully motivated

3:56 PM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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DE Marcus Spears had an outstanding morning practice. He was very active in team drills, disrupting several plays in the backfield.

I know Spears isn't a fan favorite. That's what happens to first-round picks who don't develop into stars. Spears is a solid defensive end who didn't play in passing situations last season.

Spears might need a good training camp to prevent his playing time from being further reduced. When Jerry Jones mentioned in his opening press conference that several second- and third-year players were significantly improved, he cited backup DE Jason Hatcher as the example. Jay Ratliff seeing spot duty at DE could also send Spears to the sideline.

The threat of more time on the sideline would seem like a great motivator for a guy with two seasons left on his rookie contract. Spears certainly looked like he had a fire lit beneath him this morning.



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[miamicowboy21]

Competition is a great motivator.

 

[Torn_ACL]

I just wait for the annual knee injury.

 

[dmq]

Contract year. We just can't afford to pay everyone.

 

[dueyhemlock]

Thanks WG,

Hearing footsteps will do that to you.

If Spears comes on strong, wow, we are going to be stout in the front seven and is it even necessary to bring up our secondary. (DoomsDay) ssshhh

 

[ddh33]

I still maintain that Spears is underrated. He's a guy you can win with.

 

[ajk23az]

I just wait for the annual knee injury.

Wow, thats surprising from a guy named Torn__ACL. Go knock on wood unless your a troll...then just, well you know..

 

[dcfanatic]

Let's go Hatcher!

I still want Ratliff moved to DE full time and Tank inserted as the starting NT.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Go ahead, Spears, with your bad self. Make all of your critics eat their words. You were taken out on passing downs last year. Guess it's kinda hard to get sacks in a 3-4 defense when you're on the sidelines on passing downs, huh, Spears?

 

[JohnL2288]

With Spears, it's always been a question of motivation, he has all the talent. Hopefully he finally gets it and will have a big year.

 

[dueyhemlock]

I still maintain that Spears is underrated. He's a guy you can win with.

Dang right, but you know it's good when you have a proven starter who might get sent to the bench because of serious competiton.

If we hit on Dixon and Salavii (sp), watch out.

 

[Disturbed]

With Spears, it's always been a question of motivation, he has all the talent. Hopefully he finally gets it and will have a big year.

How do we install real desire and motivation to the entire team....they should all be hungry and want to prove themselves. Don't believe the press, go out and beat the other teams down all year long. And don't stop until the supbowl trophy is in your hands.

 

[gambit187]

TWO WORDS



MARCUS DIXON



yeah yeah so what i got a man crush on him. Say something and I will kick your arse behind this computer

 

[gimmesix]

Contract year. We just can't afford to pay everyone.

He's got two years left on his contract, plus a voidable year in 2010.

 

[dueyhemlock]

TWO WORDS



MARCUS DIXON



yeah yeah so what i got a man crush on him. Say something and I will kick your arse behind this computer

That's it, I've had it.

I'm so slapping you down with a virus.

Check your e-mail........ go ahead, go ahead, go ahead

 

[big dog cowboy]

Better late than never. Maybe the light has finally come on.

 

[dargonking999]

TWO WORDS



MARCUS DIXON



yeah yeah so what i got a man crush on him. Say something and I will kick your arse behind this computer

He sucks, and will be cut.

Whaddup?

 

[Vintage]

Spears will start this year. And surprise people.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

This is great, you can never have enough motivated players, that usually breeds positive things on the field...

 

[DanTanna]

What did Parcells call Spears?

Chubby Checker?

Or Fats Domino?

The guy "got his money" and then strapped on the feed bag and has talked a big game ever since. He's a good solid back-up on this team.