DMN Blog: Play of the Day: Jason Hatcher's sweet move vs. Leonard Davis

[WoodysGirl]

Play of the Day: Jason Hatcher's sweet move vs. Leonard Davis

7:48 PM Sat, Jul 26, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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This easily could have been one of two Tony Romo-to-Jason Witten seam routes -- one a sweet adjustment on a ball over the wrong shoulder, the other a perfect pass into an itty-bitty window. But those guys get enough glory.

DE Jason Hatcher, a guy Jerry Jones cited Thursday as an example of young players who have made major progress, doesn't get a lot of headlines. He's trying to take the step from a guy who has shown flashes to a consistent contributor.

Hatcher is off to a nice start in Oxnard, highlighted by a pass-rush move that put 6-6, 353-pound Pro Bowl guard Leonard "Bigg" Davis on the ground. The key was getting Davis off-balance with a quick step inside before making the move.

"That's an old move that Reggie White used to do - give him a step inside, then club him outside," the 6-6, 304-pound Hatcher said. "It worked for me."

That's a bit of an understatement. After all, Davis ranks right up there with Larry Allen as the strongest players in franchise history.

"I still can't believe I did it," Hatcher said.

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[jobberone]

Wonder what Davis has to say.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I sure do hope this is a sign of what is ahead for Hatcher

 

[speedkilz88]

I just hope he can do it again.

 

[Doomsdayblitz]

I hope Hatcher's not too surprised. He should expect to whip his man on every play, whether he does or not.

 

[LandryFan]

I sure do hope this is a sign of what is ahead for Hatcher

...and not a sign of what's ahead for Davis

 

[WoodysGirl]

I hope Hatcher's not too surprised. He should expect to whip his man on every play, whether he does or not.

I don't think that's what he means. I think he tried a new move after watching some Reggie White tape and was surprised it worked.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

If we can get a consistent pass rush going in addition to what Ware and Ellis already bring to the table, let's just say that watching Dallas Cowboys games will be a whole lotta fun this season.

 

[big dog cowboy]

DE Jason Hatcher, a guy Jerry Jones cited Thursday as an example of young players who have made major progress, doesn't get a lot of headlines. He's trying to take the step from a guy who has shown flashes to a consistent contributor.

I'mproved play from the DE spot is something I expect to see this year. I'd love to see Hatcher step up and tak the starters job away from Spears. Or at least push Spears into playing better.

 

[ZeroClub]

Wonder what Davis has to say.

I don't know what he said, but I wouldn't want to be the guy who riled him up.

... he's not the guy I'd want looking for me ...

 

[B_Milly_M8ker]

Hatcher > Spears

 

[AsthmaField]

... he's not the guy I'd want looking for me ...

Nope... not even looking AT me.

 

[dmq]

I have always thought this guy would bloom by his 3rd season. 304 lbs. Didn't Parcells originally think he could get him up to 315 lbs w/o any reduction in speed or flexibility? I think it was all that " a raw Jason Seymour" that sold me on him.

 

[NextGenBoys]

I have always thought this guy would bloom by his 3rd season. 304 lbs. Did't Parcells originally think he could get him up to 315 lbs w/o any reduction in speed or flexibility?

I remember when we drafted him in the 3rd round I was frustrated and thought we reached when we didnt need a DE.

Now I'm glad we have him.

 

[sago1]

i wasn't upset when we "reached" to grab Hatcher. I read that the Cowboys knew of several teams including the Pats) who intended draft Hatcher early in the 4th so Parcells grabbed Hatcher before Pats/other teams could. In fact I believe Pats even called Parcells to tell him it was a good pick.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Hatcher might push Spears out of the starting line up...

 

[dueyhemlock]

i wasn't upset when we "reached" to grab Hatcher. I read that the Cowboys knew of several teams including the Pats) who intended draft Hatcher early in the 4th so Parcells grabbed Hatcher before Pats/other teams could. In fact I believe Pats even called Parcells to tell him it was a good pick.

I remember that. I wonder how they get their info on drart day that another team will be taking a certain player after them (moles/spies) or are they just guessing at the other team's boards?

 

[JackMagist]

I remember that. I wonder how they get their info on drart day that another team will be taking a certain player after them (moles/spies) or are they just guessing at the other team's boards?

They talk to players agents, they talk to the players themselves, they talk to contacts that they have around the league, they gather info a bit here and a bit there and piece it together to make an educated guess of what the other teams are thinking.

It doesn't have to be dirty, sneaky or underhanded...the info is out there if you just know how to look for it and that is why the people in scouting department are professionals.

 

[dueyhemlock]

They talk to players agents, they talk to the players themselves, they talk to contacts that they have around the league, they gather info a bit here and a bit there and piece it together to make an educated guess of what the other teams are thinking.

It doesn't have to be dirty, sneaky or underhanded...the info is out there if you just know how to look for it and that is why the people in scouting department are professionals.

Thanks, that's how I hope it is done.

With the amount of money in this business, you can never tell.

 

[CATCH17]

Wonder what Davis has to say.

Probably this... "We're talking about PRACTICE?!?!?!"