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Robert Brewster's rookie season has been washed out because of a torn pectoral muscle suffered in the off-season conditioning program, but he remains on the physically unable to perform list.
After Sunday's game the Cowboys could activate him off PUP and start a three-week window in which he could practice with the club and possibly return to the lineup. It's not going to happen.
Brewster said he will be able to start lifting weights for his upper body in two weeks and he was talking about "next year" when we spoke.
This is essentially a redshirt year for Brewster, who was unlikely to play unless of injury this year anyway. He was the Cowboys' third-round pick (75th overall) out of Ball State and while he did not always look the smoothest or prettiest, he had some good moments in the OTAs and mini-camp.
Instead of working on offensive line technique, he is working daily with strength coach Joe Juraszek to re-work his body.
"It's intense, man," Brewster said. "I'm telling you it ain't no joke, but I know in the long run it's going to pay off. So far I'm in the best shape I've been in. I know he's going to get me right."
Brewster said his goal is to get down to 315 pounds. He is listed in the media guide at 320 but is heavier. He arrived at Ball State weighing more than 360.
"It's the toughest thing in the world [sitting out] because I never missed a game in college, never missed a play," Brewster said. "I'm a football player. No matter what I'm going to play. It just hurts me not being with the team contributing. I know my time is going to come. Things happen for a reason. I'm just looking for a reason but I'm not going to sulk. If you sulk, you lose your focus."
Robert Brewster's rookie season has been washed out because of a torn pectoral muscle suffered in the off-season conditioning program, but he remains on the physically unable to perform list.
After Sunday's game the Cowboys could activate him off PUP and start a three-week window in which he could practice with the club and possibly return to the lineup. It's not going to happen.
Brewster said he will be able to start lifting weights for his upper body in two weeks and he was talking about "next year" when we spoke.
This is essentially a redshirt year for Brewster, who was unlikely to play unless of injury this year anyway. He was the Cowboys' third-round pick (75th overall) out of Ball State and while he did not always look the smoothest or prettiest, he had some good moments in the OTAs and mini-camp.
Instead of working on offensive line technique, he is working daily with strength coach Joe Juraszek to re-work his body.
"It's intense, man," Brewster said. "I'm telling you it ain't no joke, but I know in the long run it's going to pay off. So far I'm in the best shape I've been in. I know he's going to get me right."
Brewster said his goal is to get down to 315 pounds. He is listed in the media guide at 320 but is heavier. He arrived at Ball State weighing more than 360.
"It's the toughest thing in the world [sitting out] because I never missed a game in college, never missed a play," Brewster said. "I'm a football player. No matter what I'm going to play. It just hurts me not being with the team contributing. I know my time is going to come. Things happen for a reason. I'm just looking for a reason but I'm not going to sulk. If you sulk, you lose your focus."
