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** Here's something from Duane Thomas I didn't use in today's story: I asked him how good he would be today: "How good?" he repeated. "I'd be beyond good." By the way, you can check out some of Thomas' painting at www.withduanethomas.com.

** So the linebackers do this drill where they weave between the tall bags and attempt not to make contact with them. We're talking a 18-inch separation between the bags and LB coach Reggie Herring saying, "Tight belly button, turn the toe, slip the hips." No LB goes through smoother than DeMarcus Ware.

** Note to self - spend some time looking at the young O-linemen today. When I have noticed Doug Free, it hasn't been good for him, but I'll admit I haven't looked that much.

** I used to cover the Dolphins back in the day, and Zach Thomas definitely looks thicker than I remember. He told me during the off-season that his work with Joe Juraszek has added some bulk but not sapped quickness. For those wondering about the effects of a concussion, his first day of full-contact went fine.

** S Dowayne Davis is intriguing. He struggled big-time in the first rookie mini-camp back in May. We're talking struggling, but there might be something there. He looks much smoother and athletic. He had an interception Saturday.

** I've been around here since Tony Romo has been around here. To see what he's become - not as a player mind you but just the popularity - is amazing. Fans pushed against the fence so hard when he signed autographs that the security team had to push back against the fence so it wouldn't collapse.

** Another note to self - watch Isaiah Stanback more. He's had a couple of drops the first two days. He needs to fight for the ball more, too.
 
Anyone remember what ware's wonderlic score was?

If he has the brains to match his athletic talent that kid hit the genetic lotto big time.
 
i THOUGHT Doug Free WAS DOING WELL FROM ALL OTHER REPORTS.

^^^ Caps lock! :(
 
stealth;2161371 said:
Anyone remember what ware's wonderlic score was?

If he has the brains to match his athletic talent that kid hit the genetic lotto big time.

I do not know anything about his Wonderlic score, but I think I recall an analyst saying he graduated summa cum laude.
 
** I used to cover the Dolphins back in the day, and Zach Thomas definitely looks thicker than I remember. He told me during the off-season that his work with Joe Juraszek has added some bulk but not sapped quickness. For those wondering about the effects of a concussion, his first day of full-contact went fine.
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He reminds me of Ram Man, lol.

RamManComplete1a.jpg
 
dbacklund;2161480 said:
I do not know anything about his Wonderlic score, but I think I recall an analyst saying he graduated summa cum laude.

Wow. Most of us graduated "I Tappa Kegga".

The guy is amazing.
 
dowayne davis is a player I hope he makes the team. highly unlikely I know but he was the only thing half way decent syracuse had the last 2 years
 
** I've been around here since Tony Romo has been around here. To see what he's become - not as a player mind you but just the popularity - is amazing. Fans pushed against the fence so hard when he signed autographs that the security team had to push back against the fence so it wouldn't collapse.

I experienced this first hand last December. I was in front of the crowd, right at the fence. The people behind me were pushing and the security guys were pushing to hold the fence up. Needless to say I got squashed, but I got a good Romo pic out of it.
 
stealth;2161371 said:
Anyone remember what ware's wonderlic score was?

If he has the brains to match his athletic talent that kid hit the genetic lotto big time.

I don't remember anyone at any time raising concerns about Ware's intelligence or common sense.

Folks knew that the transition from Troy State DE to NFL LB would take a little while.

The only negative I recall being mentioned -- Parcells once hinted that Ware wasn't mean enough .... Parcells made this remark a while ago, though, and since then, obviously Ware has played at a very high level.
 
dcfanatic;2161644 said:
** I used to cover the Dolphins back in the day, and Zach Thomas definitely looks thicker than I remember. He told me during the off-season that his work with Joe Juraszek has added some bulk but not sapped quickness. For those wondering about the effects of a concussion, his first day of full-contact went fine.
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He reminds me of Ram Man, lol.

RamManComplete1a.jpg

No joke. He does have an uncanny resemblance.
 

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