DMN Blog: Non-breaking news about Mat McBriar's right foot/Bowen signs tender

[WoodysGirl]

2:40 PM Mon, Apr 06, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Punter Mat McBriar was rockin' at the Free Reign show, along with the rest of the party animal specialists.

Unlike last time I saw the Aussie punter, he was wearing a shoe on his right foot. He reports that all is well with his recovery from the broken foot, which he suffered when Arizona's Sean Morey came crashing down on him after his game-winning blocked punt. McBriar has started punting again.

Unfortunately, McBriar reports that he didn't get any tackling tips from Wham Bam Sam Paulescu before the punishing replacement tackler left Valley Ranch.


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Stephen Bowen signs
2:31 PM Mon, Apr 06, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Defensive end Stephen Bowen became the second of the Cowboys' four restricted free agents to sign his $1.545 million tender offer on Monday, joining Cory Procter.

The only remaining unsigned RFAs are wide receivers Miles Austin and Sam Hurd. The restricted free agent signing period ends April 17.

Bowen had 28 tackles, nine quarterback pressures and two tackles for loss last season. He has 51 tackles and a sack in his first three seasons. He has proven to be a good find as an undrafted free agent out of Hofstra in 2006 and has some pass rush ability. He can play defensive tackle in the nickel defense as well.


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[Woods]

Good to hear about M McBriar.

 

[Hostile]

Good to hear about M McBriar.

I think the Bowen news is decent too.

 

[dcfanatic]

I think the Bowen news is decent too.

Yeah, Bowen has shown some pass rushing ability at times. Very solid rotational guy.

 

[adamknite]

I think the Bowen news is decent too.

Bowen may catch a few people's eyes this year. I hope he continues to improve.

 

[Arch Stanton]

Yeah, Bowen has shown some pass rushing ability at times. Very solid rotational guy.

Unlike Spears, who sux.

 

[Hostile]

Yeah, Bowen has shown some pass rushing ability at times. Very solid rotational guy.

He's kind of like Jimmie Jones in the early 90's. Not a star, but you bring him in and he does his job well enough to not be a liability.

Different schemes, similar results from the players as far as viability to use them.

 

[Woods]

I think the Bowen news is decent too.

Yes, definitely positive regarding Bowen.

I was a bit worried this morning when I read a post stating that McBriar's foot may not have properly healed and we may have to get another punter.

Looks like he's o.k.

That just leaves F Jones, who seems to be progressing well, and R Williams, who apparantly is playing basketball, so he should be fine too.

 

[RS12]

Comparing Bowen to Jimmy Jones is a stretch IMO. Jimmy Jones one of the more underated DLs ever to play in big D. Able to get pressure up the middle, and invaluable commodity. I have seen an occasional flash from Bowen, but thats about it.

 

[LarryCanadian]

Didn't see it posted anywhere.

Apparently a 1 year deal if I saw the ticker at bottom of sports channel correctly. Decent role player, although I'm not sure what, if anything he has been contributing on special teams.

Seems to be around the ball, and tries hard.

LarryCanadian

 

[RoadRunner]

Good to hear that McBriar is getting better. He was one of the most devastating injury losses last year.