DMN Camp Blog: Archer, Mosley Thursday Practice observations

[BulletBob]

I think it is Parcells' way of testing Henson's mental strength. If Henson can ignore it and just play football, he'll be fine. If someone else's attitude affects his play, he probably doesn't have the mental toughness to be a starter in this league regardless of athletic ability.

And, FWIW, I think Parcells notices everything, even when he doesn't say anything.

Ah, Cooter, but he does say something. When you listen to how he has spoken about Henson in press conferences versus Romo in PCs, the difference is like night and day.

I initially chalked that up to Romo's development just being further ahead of Henson's (and this may in fact be the case). If you take Parcells's comments at face value, then it is simply a difference in the QB development life cycle.

Still in all, when you reflect on the entire picture, it seems entirely plausible that Parcells just doesn't like this kid for whatever reason (attitude, background, football experience, baseball experience, maybe Parcells was against the signing, etc.).

Archer's comments about Parcells never seeming to notice when Henson makes a good play just tends to fuel the perception that Tuna seems to have no stomach for this kid.

Again, though, this is only Archer's observation ...

 

[DBoys]

I think it is Parcells' way of testing Henson's mental strength. If Henson can ignore it and just play football, he'll be fine. If someone else's attitude affects his play, he probably doesn't have the mental toughness to be a starter in this league regardless of athletic ability.

And, FWIW, I think Parcells notices everything, even when he doesn't say anything.

And, a question for those who are attending camp: Since Mroz was not included in the rotation, how were the percentage of snaps split? Intially, I think it was 50% Bledsoe, 25% Romo, and 12.5% each of Henson and Mroz.

I agree and it is just to obvious not to be true.

 

[adbutcher]

I guess they never heard of practice film.

 

[DBoys]

Certainly far more than the other QBs. Knowing Parcells conservative play calling is based on a desire to not take chances with the ball, that must be grating on his nerves. But, in his press conferences he has been giving huge props to the corner backs, so maybe he thinks it is just good DB play and not bad QB decisions or throws.

On the plus side, the interceptions seem to be on balls thrown by someone other than our starting QB. Hopefully, Bledsoe is the starter all year long and we don't have to worry about Romo's occasional tendency to throw to the wrong team.

I am looking forward to seeing Romo in action. But if this INT stuff continues this will be it for Romo.

I am really pulling for Bledsoe this year!

 

[DBoys]

Ah, Cooter, but he does say something. When you listen to how he has spoken about Henson in press conferences versus Romo in PCs, the difference is like night and day.

I initially chalked that up to Romo's development just being further ahead of Henson's (and this may in fact be the case). If you take Parcells's comments at face value, then it is simply a difference in the QB development life cycle.

Still in all, when you reflect on the entire picture, it seems entirely plausible that Parcells just doesn't like this kid for whatever reason (attitude, background, football experience, baseball experience, maybe Parcells was against the signing, etc.).

Archer's comments about Parcells never seeming to notice when Henson makes a good play just tends to fuel the perception that Tuna seems to have no stomach for this kid.

Again, though, this is only Archer's observation ...

This is the only other possibility... I think it is more along the lines of what Cooter said though.

 

[jcblanco22]

New Cowboys’ radio analyst and former safety Charlie Waters has arrived at training camp. He boldly watched practice from “inside the ropes,” using the former player card, with Jay Saldi, a former teammate and father of linebacker John Saldi.

Is it my imagination, or do I detect a hint of professional envy and resentment here, and is the Dallas print media in general a little petty and difficult at times?

 

[CowboyStar88]

as I stated before when jerry was talking to drew's dad on Monday I got the feeling that some don't see eye to eye. Also Jerry said that he felt drew had looked the best out of all the QB'S... Look at the trend through all the notes. Henson has looked solid. Romo has been the one throwing the picks. Not Drew and Drew. Bill is over looking Henson for whatever reason no one knows. But Drew will get his shot after Bill is gone. Just wait and see. Henson WILL not be cut from this roster.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Still in all, when you reflect on the entire picture, it seems entirely plausible that Parcells just doesn't like this kid for whatever reason (attitude, background, football experience, baseball experience, maybe Parcells was against the signing, etc.).

Archer's comments about Parcells never seeming to notice when Henson makes a good play just tends to fuel the perception that Tuna seems to have no stomach for this kid.

Yep... I think this has been obvious for a while now. The idea that this whole Romo talk from Parcells is some ploy to motivate Henson is absurd, IMO.

BTW, Todd Archer said on 103.3 this morning that ever since Parcells talked about playing Romo more the other day, he's been terrible -- lots of interceptions and missed passes.

 

[Mash]

From the reports....

I dont think any of the QB's have looked good......but then again...it could be our defense thats is the culprit and not the QB's.......but there has been alot of overthrown balls and picks.

my main concern is FG kicking and the OL.

 

[jazzcat22]

I just can't think it can be accurate. I mean what good coach would ignore a player doing well? Can he really and truely not like Henson? I mean he seems to always say and do the right thing from what we read on our ends. But it sure feels this way.

There was a mention of a great Romo throw in this article. But honestly I think that's the first time I heard something like that. Usually its just his moxie that is talked about. Just from what I read, I think Henson is progressing in the right direction and pushing Romo more than Parcells wants to think.

I think it's plain and simple: Because Romo is in a contract year and Henson has multiple years left on his contract, Romo is going to get the look now.

Though if Parcells is really doing this in spite, like some suggest, then that's just being stubborn and childish. I for one gotta think it's the contract reason and not this.

I agree. But that comment on Romo's throw came from Haley, not BP, so why didn't the writers make that point too. BP is a great coach, he noticed Henson's throw. So it wasn't like he is going to praise either one over the other. I also think your right, Romo's contract year. Could be they are trying to show his skills so just in case they get a great trade offer, trying to boost his value. I don't think that's the case, but could have a liitle to do with it.

 

[superpunk]

Gurode has edge at center


• Andre Gurode has seized control of the first-string center job. Gurode's better against a 3-4 scheme. Al Johnson has more success against a 4-3. Take a peek at the schedule and you'll see that it's much heavier on 4-3 teams.

This doesn't make sense.

Johnson is better against 4-3. The schedule is ehavy with 4-3 teams. But Gurode has seized the job?

 

[AbeBeta]

This doesn't make sense.

Johnson is better against 4-3. The schedule is ehavy with 4-3 teams. But Gurode has seized the job?

Funny huh.

I thought I read that we face ZERO 3-4 teams. Bill may be doing this for our D to get some good reps more than anything.