DMN Blog: Players return to practice

[Angus]

Hatcher's back


DE Jason Hatcher, whose hamstring pull got Jerry all mad at Brian Stewart, has returned to practice.
Hatcher had a great first week of camp and completes what could be a very good four-man rotation at DE with Chris Canty, Marcus Spears and Jay Ratliff. Hatcher (6-6, 298) is also big enough to be a force as an inside pass rusher when the Cowboys use a four-man front.
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Fasano on the practice field


TE Anthony Fasano is practicing today, so the injury to his right shoulder isn't too serious.
A lot of folks figured Fasano's role would diminish with when TE lover Bill Parcells retired. That's not the case, however.
The Cowboys still plan to use the two-tight end package often. Fasano, who came out of Notre Dame as a good receiver, has developed nicely as a blocker. The Cowboys hope he can handle blocking duties at the traditional TE spot, which would allow coaches to create mismatches by moving Jason Witten around.
"If he's able to do that, that gives us a lot of opportunities," Witten said. "He's just got to show that he can do it on a consistent basis, not just against the 2s and 3s, but the guys you'll see in this league on a regular basis."
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[Future]

Wow, I don't think I ever realized that Hatcher was 298. Certainly doesn't move like he is that heavy.

 

[Colo]

"If he's able to do that, that gives us a lot of opportunities," Witten said. "He's just got to show that he can do it on a consistent basis, not just against the 2s and 3s, but the guys you'll see in this league on a regular basis."

Do I detect a bit of jealousy there from Witt?

 

[sago1]

Actually I believe Fasano did play in 2nd quarter against backups but certainly not 3rd stringers. As a matter of fact, it was Curtis who played against more of the 3rd stringers then did Fasano. It's hard to figure out what Witten actually meant. He could be somewhat reluctant to give his backup credit but more likely it was just a comment that didn't really mean that much.

 

[dmq]

Wow, I don't think I ever realized that Hatcher was 298. Certainly doesn't move like he is that heavy.

Parcells had said that Jason could get up to about 315 and not lose any speed.

 

[ddh33]

McMahon really annoys me. I don't always trust his opinion on players, and I get completely sick and tired of rehashing the same old stories. Has he let a day go by without mentioning the Jerry v. Stewart thing? I mean, everyone has said it's nothing and in the past, but he keeps bringing it up. I think he's angling for an ESPN job.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

good to have both them players back for sure

 

[Rampage]

when does teresa glenn return?