News: ESPN: Justin Durant 'felt real good' in practice return

[NewsBot]

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IRVING, Texas -- All went well for Dallas Cowboys linebacker Justin Durant in his first practice after being sidelined for two weeks with a strained groin. "I felt good," said Durant, who was a full participant in the practice. "I felt real good." Barring a setback, Durant will be back in the starting lineup Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints. The Cowboys do not anticipate linebacker Rolando McClain, who is also dealing with a strained groin, being ready for this game.

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[Reality]

I don't know why, but I get the feeling he'll play one series and re-aggravate his injury.

 

[jazzcat22]

I don't know why, but I get the feeling he'll play one series and re-aggravate his injury.

Yes, me too. It will take a very long time for me to get over the fear that this defense will ever be 100% healthy for even 4 games in a row.
Well, no team is ever 100% healthy, but you know what I mean.

 

[morasp]

Sure hope he's a go. Hope Hitchens can take advantage of the situation and continue to improve. Even though they throw a lot the Saints have a potent run game too.

 

[Doomsday101]

Glad to see they will stay with Hitchens in the middle. I think he looked more comfortable in the middle last week as the game went on. To start the game he was looking slow but once he settled down was playing quicker and more instictive

 

[DBOY3141]

Yes, me too. It will take a very long time for me to get over the fear that this defense will ever be 100% healthy for even 4 games in a row.
Well, no team is ever 100% healthy, but you know what I mean.

I agree. I'm sure it's frustrating for the players, but man it seems the defense is cursed. Get Durant back, but Melton (groin) and McClain (concussion) are out. Not counting Ro will probably miss another game with his groin.