ESPN: Cowboys' Dez Bryant likes operating out of slot

[links18]

It makes you wonder why they would ever not put someone in the slot as putting someone in the slot seems the panacea anytime a receiver is struggling?

 

[MRV52]

Cowboy Zone members should be coaching this team. Jerry are you listening?

 

[DandyDon1722]

'It’s so slowed to where you can understand the coverages and run better routes."

Love Bryant, but it's kind of crazy that he's talking about getting to a point where he understands the coverages in year 7, isn't it? I remember a time when there were raging debates about whether it was Tony throwing bad passes or Dez not making proper site adjustments (this was the *last* round of underestimating Tony if anybody's confused, not the current round where we think the rookie QB is a better player and Tony already). That's not an especial knock on Dez because he was an amazing player before he was reading the coverages properly, but it probably should open the door a crack on the idea that maybe our coaches were playing him early on in the situations they thought he could handle and that not every WR is automatically a fit for a position just because he's a physical freak of nature.

I know you'll appreciate this.

MIke Lombardi was talking about the Patriots and how they draft players to fit their organization and it was fascinating. To summarize, it's not that the Patriots don't take risks on players. They do, both in the draft and free agency. Cory Dillon, Ocho Cinco, etc.

But he used Randy Moss and Ocho Cinco as an example of why the risks are acceptable with certain players and not with others.

The book on Moss was that he was a malcontent and would push the envelope in the locker room, but he was one of the most intelligent wide receivers in the NFL and hated the way the Raiders organization approached games leading to their perpetual losing and it manifested itself on the field.

Belichek immediately knew he wanted him when he became available because he knew Moss had mental ability to grasp what they were doing. The winning would take care of itself and Moss was never once a problem.

Their number one criteria for drafting and acquiring players is mental sustainability. In other words, are you the type of player who can grasp concepts and sustain them for the good of the team, not the good of the player.

Some players will get frustrated by lack of personal success in spite of team success. Ocho Cinco was smart enough to play for them, but his production dropped dramatically because he couldn't get past the lack of personal recognition. He never was a problem, because they won, but he never flourished as he did in Cincinnati.

As soon as the Patriots identify the lack of team sustainability in you (Albert Haynesworth) - they pass.

 

[Idgit]

I know you'll appreciate this.

MIke Lombardi was talking about the Patriots and how they draft players to fit their organization and it was fascinating. To summarize, it's not that the Patriots don't take risks on players. They do, both in the draft and free agency. Cory Dillon, Ocho Cinco, etc.

But he used Randy Moss and Ocho Cinco as an example of why the risks are acceptable with certain players and not with others.

The book on Moss was that he was a malcontent and would push the envelope in the locker room, but he was one of the most intelligent wide receivers in the NFL and hated the way the Raiders organization approached games leading to their perpetual losing and it manifested itself on the field.

Belichek immediately knew he wanted him when he became available because he knew Moss had mental ability to grasp what they were doing. The winning would take care of itself and Moss was never once a problem.

Their number one criteria for drafting and acquiring players is mental sustainability. In other words, are you the type of player who can grasp concepts and sustain them for the good of the team, not the good of the player.

Some players will get frustrated by lack of personal success in spite of team success. Ocho Cinco was smart enough to play for them, but his production dropped dramatically because he couldn't get past the lack of personal recognition. He never was a problem, because they won, but he never flourished as he did in Cincinnati.

As soon as the Patriots identify the lack of team sustainability in you (Albert Haynesworth) - they pass.

Yeah, I totally buy that. they've obviously figured out where they can get edges everywhere in the process. It's easy to see that they look for different characteristics through the draft and free agency.

 

[Craig]

It makes you wonder why they would ever not put someone in the slot as putting someone in the slot seems the panacea anytime a receiver is struggling?

Youre way more likely to get blown up by a linebacker.

 

[Thomas82]

I know you'll appreciate this.

MIke Lombardi was talking about the Patriots and how they draft players to fit their organization and it was fascinating. To summarize, it's not that the Patriots don't take risks on players. They do, both in the draft and free agency. Cory Dillon, Ocho Cinco, etc.

But he used Randy Moss and Ocho Cinco as an example of why the risks are acceptable with certain players and not with others.

The book on Moss was that he was a malcontent and would push the envelope in the locker room, but he was one of the most intelligent wide receivers in the NFL and hated the way the Raiders organization approached games leading to their perpetual losing and it manifested itself on the field.

Belichek immediately knew he wanted him when he became available because he knew Moss had mental ability to grasp what they were doing. The winning would take care of itself and Moss was never once a problem.

Their number one criteria for drafting and acquiring players is mental sustainability. In other words, are you the type of player who can grasp concepts and sustain them for the good of the team, not the good of the player.

Some players will get frustrated by lack of personal success in spite of team success. Ocho Cinco was smart enough to play for them, but his production dropped dramatically because he couldn't get past the lack of personal recognition. He never was a problem, because they won, but he never flourished as he did in Cincinnati.

As soon as the Patriots identify the lack of team sustainability in you (Albert Haynesworth) - they pass.

Good post!!

 

[chris1995]

Dez is ready for a big game

 

[xwalker]

Imagine that. I said they suck for continuious lack of creativity in not moving Dez around and running him from the SLOT after game 1... What do they do ? ? ?

I knew all along they could hear me screaming from the mountaintops of sunny Florida.

There were many rumors that the primary issue was that Dez struggled to know the playbook at one position and that the added complication of playing from the slot was mentally challenging for him.

 

[Bleu Star]

There were many rumors that the primary issue was that Dez struggled to know the playbook at one position and that the added complication of playing from the slot was mentally challenging for him.

Well it seems as though he has gotten over that perceived mental challenge so let's roll.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I know you'll appreciate this.

MIke Lombardi was talking about the Patriots and how they draft players to fit their organization and it was fascinating. To summarize, it's not that the Patriots don't take risks on players. They do, both in the draft and free agency. Cory Dillon, Ocho Cinco, etc.

But he used Randy Moss and Ocho Cinco as an example of why the risks are acceptable with certain players and not with others.

The book on Moss was that he was a malcontent and would push the envelope in the locker room, but he was one of the most intelligent wide receivers in the NFL and hated the way the Raiders organization approached games leading to their perpetual losing and it manifested itself on the field.

Belichek immediately knew he wanted him when he became available because he knew Moss had mental ability to grasp what they were doing. The winning would take care of itself and Moss was never once a problem.

Their number one criteria for drafting and acquiring players is mental sustainability. In other words, are you the type of player who can grasp concepts and sustain them for the good of the team, not the good of the player.

Some players will get frustrated by lack of personal success in spite of team success. Ocho Cinco was smart enough to play for them, but his production dropped dramatically because he couldn't get past the lack of personal recognition. He never was a problem, because they won, but he never flourished as he did in Cincinnati.

As soon as the Patriots identify the lack of team sustainability in you (Albert Haynesworth) - they pass.

PAts pro scouting seems much better than their college scouting. Easley is yet another first round bust for them.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Fire this offensive staff.... Gee you don't say!

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Alex, I'll take Dez in the slot for a 99 yard slant, please.

 

[dallasdave]

I don't care where DEZ lines up as long as Dallas gets him the ball !!!

 

[Biggems]

Imagine that. I said they suck for continuious lack of creativity in not moving Dez around and running him from the SLOT after game 1... What do they do ? ? ?

I knew all along they could hear me screaming from the mountaintops of sunny Florida.

how's the skiing?

 

[Biggems]

Dez in the slot, Beasley right next to him, and Dunbar out wide on the other side.

 

[Bleu Star]

how's the skiing?

The slopes are buzzing with activity! Gators & all!

 

[Biggems]

The slopes are buzzing with activity! Gators & all!

Well lasso its mouth make a loop handle and ride its back down that sweet powder