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It's basically walkthrough and alot of scout team work. I'll try to post some of the more interesting observations and any relevant drills in the first post only...
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8:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): This will be a light walkthrough, so we won't have any action to update. But feel free to fire away with questions. We'll start chatting at 9:00 and go until the horn sounds.
9:00 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Has the coaching staff announced how much the starters will play in the hof game?
9:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): They will play a series or two. Wade Phillips said he wants the starters to get 8-10 snaps.
9:04 BryanBroaddus: Last morning at the AlamoDome...fans here are getting a look at how the team practices on Saturday morning before a game. [via Twitter]
9:06 BryanBroaddus: Joe DeCamillis will call a special teams group to the field then announce there is an injury to a player and the back up comes on to replace [via Twitter]
9:08 BryanBroaddus: For example on the replacements, Snapper LP Ladouceur was replaced by John Phillips. Something we talked about earlier in camp. [via Twitter]
9:11 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Do you think its a possibility that Tony just doesn't like Roy? I believe that in Ed werders report that Roy went with Owens to complain about tony only throwing ball to witten and about how they conspired to keep the ball away from owens. Do you think tony is still upset about that? Maybe thats why romo seems to hang roy out to dry... Romo did get roys ribs broke last year.
9:13 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): I don't believe that the Romo-Roy disconnect is due to any personal conflict. Williams just hasn't earned Romo's trust on the field. Romo definitely did not intentionally get Roy's ribs busted. Actually, Williams ran a poor route on the play, someone in the know told me. He was supposed to be several yards further outside. The route put him in danger of getting blown up by the linebacker just as much as Romo's throw did.
9:13 BryanBroaddus: From the group of returners trying to make the squad, the one that looks the most comfortable catching the ball is Titus Ryan. [via Twitter]
9:13 [Comment From Nick CookNick Cook: ]
Speaking of Ogletree , is he just having a bad camp or has he always struggled to catch the ball?
9:13 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): He certainly didn't struggle to catch the ball during last year's camp. It appears to be a focus issue.
9:14 [Comment From BigOinVABigOinVA: ]
How has Marcus Dixon looked so far? I have not heard his name mentioned much this camp. This is his year to make the team or get cut right?
Friday August 6, 2010 9:14 BigOinVA
9:15 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Dixon hasn't done anything to stand out. He's a long shot to make the roster. Maybe Spears' injury causes the Cowboys to seriously consider keeping five defensive ends.
9:15 BryanBroaddus: Alex Barron has his left pinky finger wrapped this morning. Don't think this will be a problem. Linemen are use to playing with bad fingers [via Twitter]
9:18 BryanBroaddus: Interested in seeing Jason Hatcher work with the 1st unit on Sunday night. Have always liked his ability on the nickel to rush the passer. [via Twitter]
9:19 BryanBroaddus: Terence Newman just did something I have never seen him do in his career. A standing back flip...the horn blew and he landed the flip... [via Twitter]
9:19 [Comment From PKPK: ]
What are the differences between both inside linebacker positions
9:21 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): The Mike is kind of the fullback. The Mo is kind of the tailback. Bradie James (Mike) has more point-of-attack responsibilities, taking on lead blockers a lot. Keith Brooking (Mo) is more of a run-and-hit player who is expected to play sideline to sideline.
9:21 [Comment From go boysgo boys: ]
we run a 3 4. every down at least one of our olbs blitz...
Friday August 6, 2010 9:21 go boys
9:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Depends on what you call blitz. Wade Phillips doesn't consider it a blitz unless he brings someone other than an outside linebacker.
9:24 BryanBroaddus: Scout team work today for both sides. Cincinnati is a 4-3 defense. Mike Zimmer their defensive coordinator. Most likely will be pretty base [via Twitter]
9:24 [Comment From go boysgo boys: ]
IMO its a blitz if it results in demarcus breaking someone in half
Friday August 6, 2010 9:24 go boys
9:25 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): When in doubt, I'll go with Wade Phillips' opinion about defensive schemes over yours.
9:25 BryanBroaddus: The goal in these pre season games is not to get anyone hurt but also make sure that your young players get a look but don't mess up as well [via Twitter]
9:27 BryanBroaddus: Coaches tend to keep things basic to get a good look at the young players. It's all about giving them the best chance to be successful. [via Twitter]
9:27 [Comment From TaylorTaylor: ]
What does Miles Austin run in the 40? His wiki page says, "He holds one of the fastest electronic times for a wide receiver coming out of college, with a 4.24 40 yard dash at Rutgers pro day as Monmouth didn't have a pro day."
9:28 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): That's bad info. Monmouth had a pro day. Ray Sherman, then the Titans' WRs coach, and ex-Cowboys scout Brian Gaine (who happened to be in New Jersey for a wedding) were the only NFL people who showed up. But Austin was also invited to the combine. He ran 4.50 there, but he was significantly heavier than he is now. He'd probably be in the low 4.4s now.
10:08 BryanBroaddus: Jamar Wall at left corner, Bryan McCann on the right, Barry Church and Danny McCray at the safeties will be the secondary in the 2nd half. [via Twitter]
10:09 [Comment From Markus Germany Markus Germany: ]
Can you say who on this team has the most "I want to win" mentality as Irvin has. I miss players like him on the squad. They are all telented but i miss the energy.
Friday August 6, 2010 10:09 Markus Germany
10:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Jay Ratliff is the guy that comes to mind when you're talking about that type of intensity.
Friday August 6, 2010 10:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:10 BryanBroaddus: When the Cowboys go to the nickel in the 2nd half, McCann will move to the slot and Cletis Gordon will play the left corner. [via Twitter]
10:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): San Antonio part of camp is officially over. Thanks for joining us every day. Tons of coverage to come over the weekend and for the rest of camp.
Click link to see full chat - http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5386591
-------------------------------------
8:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): This will be a light walkthrough, so we won't have any action to update. But feel free to fire away with questions. We'll start chatting at 9:00 and go until the horn sounds.
9:00 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Has the coaching staff announced how much the starters will play in the hof game?
9:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): They will play a series or two. Wade Phillips said he wants the starters to get 8-10 snaps.
9:04 BryanBroaddus: Last morning at the AlamoDome...fans here are getting a look at how the team practices on Saturday morning before a game. [via Twitter]
9:06 BryanBroaddus: Joe DeCamillis will call a special teams group to the field then announce there is an injury to a player and the back up comes on to replace [via Twitter]
9:08 BryanBroaddus: For example on the replacements, Snapper LP Ladouceur was replaced by John Phillips. Something we talked about earlier in camp. [via Twitter]
9:11 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Do you think its a possibility that Tony just doesn't like Roy? I believe that in Ed werders report that Roy went with Owens to complain about tony only throwing ball to witten and about how they conspired to keep the ball away from owens. Do you think tony is still upset about that? Maybe thats why romo seems to hang roy out to dry... Romo did get roys ribs broke last year.
9:13 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): I don't believe that the Romo-Roy disconnect is due to any personal conflict. Williams just hasn't earned Romo's trust on the field. Romo definitely did not intentionally get Roy's ribs busted. Actually, Williams ran a poor route on the play, someone in the know told me. He was supposed to be several yards further outside. The route put him in danger of getting blown up by the linebacker just as much as Romo's throw did.
9:13 BryanBroaddus: From the group of returners trying to make the squad, the one that looks the most comfortable catching the ball is Titus Ryan. [via Twitter]
9:13 [Comment From Nick CookNick Cook: ]
Speaking of Ogletree , is he just having a bad camp or has he always struggled to catch the ball?
9:13 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): He certainly didn't struggle to catch the ball during last year's camp. It appears to be a focus issue.
9:14 [Comment From BigOinVABigOinVA: ]
How has Marcus Dixon looked so far? I have not heard his name mentioned much this camp. This is his year to make the team or get cut right?
Friday August 6, 2010 9:14 BigOinVA
9:15 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Dixon hasn't done anything to stand out. He's a long shot to make the roster. Maybe Spears' injury causes the Cowboys to seriously consider keeping five defensive ends.
9:15 BryanBroaddus: Alex Barron has his left pinky finger wrapped this morning. Don't think this will be a problem. Linemen are use to playing with bad fingers [via Twitter]
9:18 BryanBroaddus: Interested in seeing Jason Hatcher work with the 1st unit on Sunday night. Have always liked his ability on the nickel to rush the passer. [via Twitter]
9:19 BryanBroaddus: Terence Newman just did something I have never seen him do in his career. A standing back flip...the horn blew and he landed the flip... [via Twitter]
9:19 [Comment From PKPK: ]
What are the differences between both inside linebacker positions
9:21 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): The Mike is kind of the fullback. The Mo is kind of the tailback. Bradie James (Mike) has more point-of-attack responsibilities, taking on lead blockers a lot. Keith Brooking (Mo) is more of a run-and-hit player who is expected to play sideline to sideline.
9:21 [Comment From go boysgo boys: ]
we run a 3 4. every down at least one of our olbs blitz...
Friday August 6, 2010 9:21 go boys
9:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Depends on what you call blitz. Wade Phillips doesn't consider it a blitz unless he brings someone other than an outside linebacker.
9:24 BryanBroaddus: Scout team work today for both sides. Cincinnati is a 4-3 defense. Mike Zimmer their defensive coordinator. Most likely will be pretty base [via Twitter]
9:24 [Comment From go boysgo boys: ]
IMO its a blitz if it results in demarcus breaking someone in half
Friday August 6, 2010 9:24 go boys
9:25 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): When in doubt, I'll go with Wade Phillips' opinion about defensive schemes over yours.
9:25 BryanBroaddus: The goal in these pre season games is not to get anyone hurt but also make sure that your young players get a look but don't mess up as well [via Twitter]
9:27 BryanBroaddus: Coaches tend to keep things basic to get a good look at the young players. It's all about giving them the best chance to be successful. [via Twitter]
9:27 [Comment From TaylorTaylor: ]
What does Miles Austin run in the 40? His wiki page says, "He holds one of the fastest electronic times for a wide receiver coming out of college, with a 4.24 40 yard dash at Rutgers pro day as Monmouth didn't have a pro day."
9:28 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): That's bad info. Monmouth had a pro day. Ray Sherman, then the Titans' WRs coach, and ex-Cowboys scout Brian Gaine (who happened to be in New Jersey for a wedding) were the only NFL people who showed up. But Austin was also invited to the combine. He ran 4.50 there, but he was significantly heavier than he is now. He'd probably be in the low 4.4s now.
10:08 BryanBroaddus: Jamar Wall at left corner, Bryan McCann on the right, Barry Church and Danny McCray at the safeties will be the secondary in the 2nd half. [via Twitter]
10:09 [Comment From Markus Germany Markus Germany: ]
Can you say who on this team has the most "I want to win" mentality as Irvin has. I miss players like him on the squad. They are all telented but i miss the energy.
Friday August 6, 2010 10:09 Markus Germany
10:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Jay Ratliff is the guy that comes to mind when you're talking about that type of intensity.
Friday August 6, 2010 10:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:10 BryanBroaddus: When the Cowboys go to the nickel in the 2nd half, McCann will move to the slot and Cletis Gordon will play the left corner. [via Twitter]
10:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): San Antonio part of camp is officially over. Thanks for joining us every day. Tons of coverage to come over the weekend and for the rest of camp.
