DMN Blog: Play of the Day: Martellus Bennett does damage downfield

[WoodysGirl]

6:20 PM Thu, Jul 30, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Wade Phillips singled out Martellus Bennett for praise during his press conference before the afternoon practice.

"Try to get your best players on the field," Phillips said when discussing Bennett's role in the offense. "If he's one of those, and it looks like he will be, we'll try to utilize that."

Bennett might have been even better, at least as a receiver, during the afternoon practice. One play displayed his big-play ability, something the Cowboys could certainly use now that a certain receiver is munching popcorn in upstate New York.

Bennett lined up in the slot and ran a seam route. He got matched up on rookie cornerback Mike Mickens, who had decent coverage but no chance to stop the 6-6, 265-pound Bennett from catching Tony Romo's pass.

That's the problem Bennett presents defenses as a downfield target. He can blow by linebackers, and his big frame (and understanding of how to use his body from his days as a banger for the Texas A&M hoops squad) allows him to catch the ball over smaller defensive backs, as he did for a TD in the win over the Commanders.

 

[juck]

Beast!

 

[CrazyCowboy]

6:20 PM Thu, Jul 30, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
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Wade Phillips singled out Martellus Bennett for praise during his press conference before the afternoon practice.

"Try to get your best players on the field," Phillips said when discussing Bennett's role in the offense. "If he's one of those, and it looks like he will be, we'll try to utilize that."

Bennett might have been even better, at least as a receiver, during the afternoon practice. One play displayed his big-play ability, something the Cowboys could certainly use now that a certain receiver is munching popcorn in upstate New York.

Bennett lined up in the slot and ran a seam route. He got matched up on rookie cornerback Mike Mickens, who had decent coverage but no chance to stop the 6-6, 265-pound Bennett from catching Tony Romo's pass.

That's the problem Bennett presents defenses as a downfield target. He can blow by linebackers, and his big frame (and understanding of how to use his body from his days as a banger for the Texas A&M hoops squad) allows him to catch the ball over smaller defensive backs, as he did for a TD in the win over the Commanders.

#80 is my early camp MVP by far......if I had a vote.

 

[big dog cowboy]

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[tchoice23]

Is he lining up properly or John Garrett is having a tough time? Once he learns the playbook, he will be a star

 

[RS12]

Please let this guy stay healthy and keep his head on straight.:crossed:

 

[Hostile]

I got a tip about Bennett to watch for. They have a formation designed where in a 2 TE set he will line up in the backfield as an H-back and then go in motion out wide past the slot receiver. They hope to draw a LB in motion with him and have him one on one out wide against a LB.

I should draw that play formation up.

 

[tchoice23]

I got a tip about Bennett to watch for. They have a formation designed where in a 2 TE set he will line up in the backfield as an H-back and then go in motion out wide past the slot receiver. They hope to draw a LB in motion with him and have him one on one out wide against a LB.

I should draw that play formation up.

Forget LBers. Dbs will have a tough time covering him. He jumps waaaay high for a 6-6 250lb guy. If only the Mavericks drafted him

 

[Gemini Dolly]

This guy is so promising.

 

[zrinkill]

Harold Carmichael

 

[PullMyFinger]

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Wade Phillips singled out Martellus Bennett for praise during his press conference before the afternoon practice.

"Try to get your best players on the field," Phillips said when discussing Bennett's role in the offense. "If he's one of those, and it looks like he will be, we'll try to utilize that."

Bennett might have been even better, at least as a receiver, during the afternoon practice. One play displayed his big-play ability, something the Cowboys could certainly use now that a certain receiver is munching popcorn in upstate New York.

Bennett lined up in the slot and ran a seam route. He got matched up on rookie cornerback Mike Mickens, who had decent coverage but no chance to stop the 6-6, 265-pound Bennett from catching Tony Romo's pass.

That's the problem Bennett presents defenses as a downfield target. He can blow by linebackers, and his big frame (and understanding of how to use his body from his days as a banger for the Texas A&M hoops squad) allows him to catch the ball over smaller defensive backs, as he did for a TD in the win over the Commanders.

Ut oh.

Seconds until a post bashing Mikens starts.....

3....
2....
1....

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I got a tip about Bennett to watch for. They have a formation designed where in a 2 TE set he will line up in the backfield as an H-back and then go in motion out wide past the slot receiver. They hope to draw a LB in motion with him and have him one on one out wide against a LB.

I should draw that play formation up.

Yes, Hos they did that play twice in the afternoon session.......i wish everyone could of seen the one handed catch he made today in traffic on a high outside throw.......he has some big strong hands

 

[PullMyFinger]

Its so nice having two very good TE's.

 

[EPL0c0]

#80 is my early camp MVP by far......if I had a vote.

Garrett is gonna have a TOUGH job this year trying to get all these guys some action. Witten is Witten. Bennett has shown his potential. Then the 3 RBs. Even w/o WRs, this offense is loaded w/ talent

 

[dmq]

Could it be that Jerry drafts a guy because he is an athletic freak and it actually works out. Hell is freezing over as we speak.

 

[Concord]

Nice.

This guy if he puts it all together...watch out.

 

[Hostile]

Yes, Hos they did that play twice in the afternoon session.......i wish everyone could of seen the one handed catch he made today in traffic on a high outside throw.......he has some big strong hands

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[BIGDen]

Could it be that Jerry drafts a guy because he is an athletic freak and it actually works out. Hell is freezing over as we speak.

How dare you?! Don't you know that Jerry cannot be given credit for anything. Only guys like Jimmy and Tuna can get credit for good personnel moves. As I recall, Jerry wanted to even move up for him.

I'm glad we picked this guy.

 

[The Ominous]

The kid is legit.

Could be a an "x-factor" among "x-factors" in this potentially potent offense.

 

[kapolani]

Funny how last year everyone was on Bennett's case.

He may be kookie, but it seems he's ready to breakout.

I've had some twitter chats with him and looks like he's working on being more focused this year.

I keep telling him I want 50 grabs and 10 TDs.

Who are you going to put on him?

Safety?
Corner?
LB?

I just don't see how they are going to stop him.