espn/cowboysblog: Wade Phillips likes Jesse Holley

[cowboyjoe]

Wade Phillips likes Jesse Holley
August, 14, 2010 Aug 145:33PM CTEmail Print Comments By Calvin WatkinsOXNARD, Calif. -- The first West Coast news conference for Wade Phillips is over.

Phillips said the team needed more work to do and repeated his stance: "We're not a football team yet." The Cowboys will have another light practice on Saturday. It's been just two days since the second preseason game, so we guess the Cowboys will go heavy on Sunday when they have another two-a-day practice.

Here are the highlights:

*Tight end Martellus Bennett, who missed the start of training camp with a sprained ankle, only to return and practice for a handful of days has suffered a setback. Phillips said Bennett, who suffered a new injury to the ankle, won't play next week against San Diego but is expected to return for the final two preseason games.

*Phillips said he wasn't hopeful wide receiver Dez Bryant would return sooner than expected from his right high-ankle sprain. Bryant got the boot off his ankle on Saturday morning.

*Wide receivers coach Ray Sherman said wide receiver Jesse Holley is more than a novelty act. Holley if you remember became the 80th man on the roster in 2009 after winning the Michael Irvin reality show to earn a spot on the roster.

It will be interesting to see if Holley overtakes Sam Hurd's spot on special teams.

"I think Holley's played outstanding on special teams," Phillips said. "He's been a dominant special teamer and that helps his case a lot."

*Phillips was also singing the praises of backup outside linebacker Victor Butler.

"I feel good about our young linebacker’s talent wise I still think they need some work," Phillips said. "I think Victor Butler played the best and is playing well. He really stepped up this year he did some good things last year, but he's more consistent with those things."

*David Buehler is 6 of 7 in the preseason but it doesn't appear Phillips is ready to commit to his second-year kicker.

Phillips admits that Buehler's "looked awfully good.

"He's kicked six field goals in two games already and really could have won both games and I thought this last game he really hit the ball well," Phillips said. "It's partially confidence and partially going through it. They're all pressure situations for him."

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Victor Butler >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brandon Williams!

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'll be surprised it Holley pushes Hurd off the final 53.

 

[jobberone]

I've noticed Holley's play on STs. He's doing a good job. He's also running good routes and making the most of his opportunities. He's a football player.

 

[RCowboyFan]

*Wide receivers coach Ray Sherman said wide receiver Jesse Holley is more than a novelty act. Holley if you remember became the 80th man on the roster in 2009 after winning the Michael Irvin reality show to earn a spot on the roster.

It will be interesting to see if Holley overtakes Sam Hurd's spot on special teams.

"I think Holley's played outstanding on special teams," Phillips said. "He's been a dominant special teamer and that helps his case a lot."

I can hear collective groaning and rolling eyes from all those on this board who smirked at Irvin's find or the fact that a reality show can find any kind of talent :laugh2:

 

[ThreeandOut]

Okay, so in three different threads I see that Jerry expects Dez to return early, Wade doesn't think he will return early, and Stephen says he doesn't know when he'll return. Jeez...do these guys ever have meetings to get on the same page?

 

[WoodysGirl]

Wade blurbs from chat
4:49 BryanBroaddus: Wade Phillips [via Twitter]

4:51 espn_macmahon: No pads for Cowboys this afternoon. Wade Phillips says they'll be in pads tomorrow. [via Twitter]

4:52 BryanBroaddus: After watching the film Wade felt like the offense was having some timing problems versus the Raiders. [via Twitter]

4:53 espn_macmahon: Wade says sacks weren't all on O-line. "We ended out taking a sack on plays where we could have had big plays." [via Twitter]

4:54 BryanBroaddus: Sicko and Bennett most likely not to play against the Chargers next week. Bennett might have had a set back in his ankle injury. [via Twitter]

4:54 espn_macmahon: Martellus Bennett (ankle) and Scott Sicko (concussion) not expected to play Sat. Bennett suffered setback at some point, Wade said. [via Twitter]

4:55 BryanBroaddus: @JHudak23 mis type on wade...sorry [via Twitter]

4:57 BryanBroaddus: Brewster made less mistakes against the Raiders. Young played well as did Bright according to Wade. [via Twitter]

4:58 BryanBroaddus: Columbo moving well..still will be the same consistent guy. Technique is key with him. Not there yet. [via Twitter]

5:00 BryanBroaddus: Defense needs work on formations and motions. Wade is already thinking of the Commanders in that regard. [via Twitter]

5:02 BryanBroaddus: Hatcher has been solid in two games. Thought he got better from the Cincinnati game to the Oakland game. Injury might have slowed him down. [via Twitter]

5:06 BryanBroaddus: Buehler has looked awfully good according to Wade...have said the last two days...I thought this might be over. [via Twitter]

5:11 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): We're done with Wade. Players are trickling onto the practice field. We'll chat until the action starts.



5:19 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Some other items of interest from the Wade presser:

*He raved about rookie NT Josh Brent's hustle, pointing out that he sprinted 30 yards downfield to tackle a running back. "If a guy with ability will give that kind of effort, I think we can help him be a good player."

*He referred to Jesse Holley as "a dominant special teams player" in the first two preseason games. Not good news for Sam Hurd fans. Holley is a heck of a lot cheaper than Hurd.

*He said Victor Butler continues to progress and has played the best of the young reserve linebackers.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

*He said Victor Butler continues to progress and has played the best of the young reserve linebackers.

:lombardi:

 

[jobberone]

Hard not to cheer for Holley. He has looked good.

 

[28 Joker]

I predict that the Cowboys will keep 5 WRs. I was on the six bandwagon, but I"m off that one.

However, the handwriting is on the wall for Sam Hurd, I think.

If they keep 6, Holley is probably going to be the guy.

That Wade Phillips quote about Holley on special teams isn't good news for Sam Hurd, imo.

I'm not totally sure Crayton is safe. I think he is safe, but you never know.

They could keep 5 and cut Crayton. Dez Bryant could return by the Houston preseason game.

I'd keep Crayton, but I'm just putting it out there.

 

[Dawgs0916]

:lombardi:

I don't understand if your obsession with everything Victor Butler is a joke aimed at like R2A's obsession with Miles Austin, but if its not its pretty ridiculous.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I don't understand if your obsession with everything Victor Butler is a joke aimed at like R2A's obsession with Miles Austin, but if its not its pretty ridiculous.

This is different. I was on the Butler bandwagon waaaaaay before R2A was even born.

 

[Doomsday]

Holley has been pretty darn good on Special Teams but I doubt that is going to be enough to make the team. That said Hurd hasnt done anything on ST or otherwise to warrant a roster spot either.

 

[Dawgs0916]

This is different. I was on the Butler bandwagon waaaaaay before R2A was even born.

It's cool if you like him I was just saying commenting on anything that includes his name is pretty ridic...

But he's not better than Brandon Williams.

 

[ilovejerry]

I'll be surprised it Holley pushes Hurd off the final 53.

I wouldn't Holly looks very hungry on special teams. This is fixing to be a nice race

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I'll be surprised it Holley pushes Hurd off the final 53.

Honestly I wouldn't, it comes down to dollars and cents... If Holley is a cheaper option and is just as good, why keep Hurd?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

It's cool if you like him I was just saying commenting on anything that includes his name is pretty ridic...

But he's not better than Brandon Williams.

lol keep telling yourself that.

 

[ilovejerry]

I predict that the Cowboys will keep 5 WRs. I was on the six bandwagon, but I"m off that one.

However, the handwriting is on the wall for Sam Hurd, I think.

If they keep 6, Holley is probably going to be the guy.

That Wade Phillips quote about Holley on special teams isn't good news for Sam Hurd, imo.

I'm not totally sure Crayton is safe. I think he is safe, but you never know.

They could keep 5 and cut Crayton. Dez Bryant could return by the Houston preseason game.

I'd keep Crayton, but I'm just putting it out there.

I hate Crayton but I don't think he's going anywhere him and Romo have nice chemistry

 

[ThreeandOut]

Holley has been pretty darn good on Special Teams but I doubt that is going to be enough to make the team. That said Hurd hasnt done anything on ST or otherwise to warrant a roster spot either.

If I remember correctly, I believe Broaddus was predicting the Cowboys would keep 6 WR including Hurd and Holley. But he did say that Holley might also replace Hurd.

One interesting thing Broaddus mentioned (before the Oakland game) was that we may start hearing the coaching praise Holley's ST team work and this would bode well for his chances to make the team. With today's discussion of Holley in the press conference, it sounds like Broaddus may have had some insider info from the coaches about Holley.

 

[Rockytop6]

Victor Butler >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Brandon Williams!

Is Butler THAT much better than Williams? I thought I heard Williams was a little better starting TC, but Wade has given the props to Butler in both games.