ESPN: Live from the Alamodome II

[cowboyjoe]

Live from the Alamodome II
July, 25, 2010 Jul 258:58AM CTEmail Print Comments By ESPNDallas.comBryan Broaddus and Tim MacMahon are back on the 50-yard line in the Alamodome press box. Calvin Watkins is stationed on the sideline.

Click here to chat and read their live updates during this morning's practice.

http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5361604

Live chat from Cowboys training camp (7/25) -- Pt. 1 (07/25/2010)

8:37 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Fire away with your questions. We'll get rolling at 9:00. Practice begins at 9:15.

Full pads this morning.
Sunday July 25, 2010 8:37 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
8:45 calvinwatkins: Full pads today for Cowboys in Day 2 of practice. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 8:45 calvinwatkins
8:46 espn_macmahon: RT @espncowboysblog MRI says no further damage on Bennett ankle - http://es.pn/9c5gnf [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 8:46 espn_macmahon

8:48 espn_macmahon: Recommended #Cowboys reading: Scout's Eye by @BryanBroaddus. It's a daily feature of his observations from practice. http://es.pn/dq7uxN [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 8:48 espn_macmahon
8:49 espn_macmahon: Dez again was on the practice field bright & early catching balls from 4th-string QB. Bryant got fans involved, tossing ball into stands. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 8:49 espn_macmahon
8:52 espn_macmahon: Ruh-roh, Rowdy's loose at the Alamodome. He's cruising the sideline in a flatbed golf cart while special teamers stretch. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 8:52 espn_macmahon
8:55 BryanBroaddus: Doing a daily feature on ESPNDALLAS.com called Scout's Eye. Thanks for checking it out if you have the chance. http://es.pn/dq7uxN [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 8:55 BryanBroaddus
9:00 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): OK, we're ready to roll as the Cowboys start special teams drills. They're doing walkthrough punt protection stuff. Fire away with your questions.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:00 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:00 [Comment From Donnie ColemanDonnie Coleman: ]
How does Barber look?? I read he shed some weight and is in the best shape of his career

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:00 Donnie Coleman
9:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Marion Barber has dropped about 10 pounds since the end of last season. He does look like he has some more burst. But Barber looked good at the beginning of the last two seasons. Then he got banged up and was just a guy.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:01 [Comment From TOTO: ]
Any room for me in the WR rotation this season?

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:01 TO
9:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Sure ... in St. Louis.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:02 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Proud new father Sam Hurd is on the field after an excused absence from the opening practice.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:02 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:02 [Comment From TimTim: ]
How are the Cowboys planning to provide more protection for Tony Romo?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:02 Tim

9:03 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): They have options as far as using tight ends and backs as extra protectors. But a lot of it just comes down to the offensive line doing its job. Leonard Davis has to be better. Doug Free, who is a better athlete but not as powerful as Flozell Adams, has to be up to the task.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:03 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:04 [Comment From austinaustin: ]
do you really see M. Hamlin having a chance to unseat A. Ball? or is this just camp hype?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:04 austin
9:05 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): We've made it clear that Alan Ball is the frontrunner. Mike Hamlin will have to be really impressive to win the job. But it's very possible that Hamlin will play in the dime package with Ball moving to the slot.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:05 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:05 [Comment From NickNick: ]
Who will have the better day The 2011 F-250 or the 2004 Navigator?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:05 Nick
9:06 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): The 2011 F-250. The '04 Navigator's problem isn't the miles. It never was a great ride.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:06 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:06 [Comment From DustinDustin: ]
Hey guys, take a guess at the Top 5 jersey sales for the Cowboys this year. My guess would be, Romo, Bryant, Ware, Witten, Austin
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:06 Dustin
9:06 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): I'd agree with that.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:06 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:06 [Comment From Tim DoneyTim Doney: ]
How many kickers are in camp ? And are they looking for a solid kicker

 

[cowboyjoe]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): One and a half. Wade Phillips made a point yesterday to mention that Delbert Alvarado, a rookie from South Florida, is a punter and a kicker. Really, though, he's a camp leg who has no chance to challenge David Buehler. If Buehler doesn't reward the confidence from the front office and coaching staff during the preseason, they'll go get a veteran kicker.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:08 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:08 [Comment From Bobby #54 Bobby #54: ]
How do the Cowboys plan to replace me?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:08 Bobby #54

9:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): With the 55th overall pick in the second round, the Dallas Cowboys select .... Sean Lee. He's Carpenter's replacement and is expected to be a significant upgrade.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:09 [Comment From Bob Stinkynuts Bob Stinkynuts: ]
when does it look like akwasi will get on the field/

 

[cowboyjoe]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Should be ready by the beginning of the second week. He might be held out of a preseason game or two.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:10 [Comment From Kenbob Kenbob: ]
Is it looking like Felix will ultimately be the guy this year or is Barber still getting the bulk of the carries so far?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:10 Kenbob

9:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): All indications are that Barber will continue to start. He's always gets the first reps with the starting offense. But I firmly believe that, as long as Jones stays healthy, he'll get the most carries this season.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:10 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:11 [Comment From Kenbob Kenbob: ]
How has Buehler looked so far from 40 or more?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:11 Kenbob

9:11 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): He made an extra point and a field goal from about 25 yards yesterday. That was the only kicks he attempted.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:11 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:12 [Comment From Kyle (Columbus, Ohio) Kyle (Columbus, Ohio): ]
What role can Jason Williams carve out for himself after being a non-factor in year 1?

 

[cowboyjoe]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): He's competing with Lee to be the nickel linebacker. It's possible they could both play in that package. Williams at least needs to be a significant factor on special teams, which didn't happen his rookie season.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:12 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:13 [Comment From Bobby Bobby: ]
Brock or Sicko?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:13 Bobby

9:13 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Sicko, on the practice squad.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:13 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:14 [Comment From Jimmy Jimmy: ]
Do you really think they will get rid of deon anderson? he is one of the most physical fullbacks in the league, and the Cowboys simply aren't as effective running the ball when he isn't in the game, let alone releasing him outright...
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:14 Jimmy

9:14 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): No, I don't think they'll release Deon Anderson, but it's possible they could decide to keep an extra tight end (Sicko) instead. And let me do some quick research to prove your point wrong. Be right back.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:14 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:15 calvinwatkins: Sam Hurd has returned to practice and is working on sp. teams. Newly signed LB Brandon Sharpe is here wearing No. 54. [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:15 calvinwatkins

9:16 BryanBroaddus: One of the most important positions on a team is the snapper. Scott Sicko trying to maybe take LP Ladouceur's job has been very poor so far [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:16 BryanBroaddus

9:16 calvinwatkins: MRI says no further damage on Bennett ankle: SAN ANTONIO -- The MRI on the left ankle of tight end Martellus Bennet... http://es.pn/cf2Hcf [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:16 calvinwatkins

9:16 calvinwatkins: Cowboys sign Texas Tech's Brandon Sharpe: SAN ANTONIO -- For the second consecutive day the Cowboys made a roster m... http://es.pn/9j0eTg [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:16 calvinwatkins

 

[cowboyjoe]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): OK, here it is: According to Stats Inc., the Cowboys averaged 4.8 yards per carry when they were in the traditional two-back set. They averaged 5.1 yards per carry with three receivers and 5.0 yards per carry with two tight ends.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:20 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:20 [Comment From David Science guy David Science guy: ]
How is the LT position looking? Free getting ALL the first team reps?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:20 David Science guy

9:20 calvinwatkins: We think keith brooking will miss 1 practice today [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:20 calvinwatkins

9:20 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Free did get all the first-team reps during the opening practice.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:20 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:21 [Comment From AMW AMW: ]
Lorenzo Washington have a chance at the roster? 3-4 DE from a championship team sounds like a player worth considering
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:21 AMW

9:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): He's probably a practice squad candidate at best, especially with him starting camp on the PUP with a hamstring injury. The Cowboys have great depth at defensive end. Marcus Dixon and Sean Lissemore are ahead of Washington, but it's likely neither of those two guys will make the team.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:22 [Comment From Joe Joe: ]
Who is taking second team reps at DT?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:22 Joe

9:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): It was Junior Siavii yesterday. We'll keep an eye on that today with the pads on.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:23 [Comment From Bob Stinkynuts Bob Stinkynuts: ]
How do you think ogletree will fit into the mix at receiver this season?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:23 Bob Stinkynuts

9:23 calvinwatkins: We have 4 absences after taking attendance: Brooking, Bennett, Owusu-Ansah and Washington. [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:23 calvinwatkins

 

[cowboyjoe]

Note, Ive got to get ready for church, so hopefully woodysgirl can take over here for you zoners.

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): That's largely up to him. If he continues to progress, his role could be expanded from last season. He could end up as the fourth WR and catch around 20 balls. If he doesn't show progress, he'll be the fifth WR and might be inactive on game days.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:24 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:24 [Comment From shep shep: ]
give me the strenghts of mike hamlin's game
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:24 shep

9:26 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): He's a playmaker. He set a school record at Clemson with 14 career interceptions. He has a knack for getting to the ball and good hands. He has good size for a safety and has basketball-like athleticism. He made a pick during training camp last year that was extremely impressive -- dropping from the dime backer spot and leaping to tip a ball thrown to a receiver 10 yards behind him, then catching the rebound after he landed on his back.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:26 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:27 [Comment From Chris Chris: ]
Coaching Question: I realize they are Linebackers, but who spends more time coaching the OLBs? Herring or Pasqualoni?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:27 Chris

9:27 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Those are Reggie Herring's guys.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:27 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:27 [Comment From Kyle (Columbus, Ohio) Kyle (Columbus, Ohio): ]
Which side of the ball has the most realistic shot of being in the top 5 in the league this year, offense or defense...and why?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:27 Kyle (Columbus, Ohio)

9:28 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): I think it's realistic for both sides of the ball. They both ranked top five in important categories last season -- points for defense, yards for offense.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:28 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:29 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Stretching is over. Offense is running plays vs. air. Defense is doing position drills. I'll keep chatting until the competition gets going.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:29 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:29 [Comment From Kenbob Kenbob: ]
How much of the offense has Dez been given? Has he only been given special packages?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:29 Kenbob

9:30 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): They're trying to teach Dez the entire offense at the X position, an outside receiver spot. They are simplifying it by asking him to just learn that one position, so you probably won't see him play in the slot this season.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:30 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:30 [Comment From Andrew Andrew: ]
Is Romo going to get more time with Dez today than he did yesterday? Maybe some 3WR sets?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:30 Andrew

9:31 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): They got a significant amount of time yesterday. Romo took several reps with the second-team receivers. I assume that was to get him work with Dez. They are going through three-WR stuff right now, so I assume we'll see that during 7-on-7 and team drills.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:31 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:31 [Comment From Kyle (Columbus, Ohio) Kyle (Columbus, Ohio): ]
I firmly believe Darrin Woodson is a HOFer. The chances that ever happens?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:31 Kyle (Columbus, Ohio)

9:31 BryanBroaddus: Jason Garrett is working on his 3 Wide package vs air this morning. This means that we will see it at some point vs the defense today. [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:31 BryanBroaddus

9:32 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): I turned to Broaddus for this one. His answer: I love him. He's one of my top-five players of all-time. I'd like to think that he could be. He's a Super Bowl champion, played in several Pro Bowls, but I don't know. Safety is a hard deal.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:32 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:33 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Me weighing in on Woody: I think he deserves it, but it sure would help his case if Jerry put him in the Ring of Honor. That won't happen this season for Woodson or anybody else.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:33 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:33 [Comment From garrett garrett: ]
Tim, off subject, but i am looking to go to both of monday's practices. What time should i arrive in the morning to get a good seat and where should i sit? thanks
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:33 garrett





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[SDCowboy]

9:35
BryanBroaddus:
In the 3 Wide set, Austin plays the slot which will be a nightmare for defensive coordinators because Garrett can move him all over. [via Twitter]

 

[cowboyjoe]

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): You're guaranteed a good seat if you get here about an hour before practice. I'd try to sit toward near the 50, midway or higher in the first level. You can see everything from there, which is why I park on the 50 in the press box. But if you want autographs, your best bet other than a VIP pass is the front row behind the end zone.
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:35 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

9:35 [Comment From Marco Marco: ]
I'm not ready to plan a parade route. I think we have holes at both tackle positions. Columbo's performance was the worst of the lineman against the vikings and Its too late to bring in someone of quality for 2010. Why did the Cowboys not address this?
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:35 Marco

9:35 BryanBroaddus: In the 3 Wide set, Austin plays the slot which will be a nightmare for defensive coordinators because Garrett can move him all over. [via Twitter]
Sunday July 25, 2010 9:35 BryanBroaddus

 

[SDCowboy]

9:59

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
First snap: Romo to Roy Williams on a go route. Scandrick had pretty good coverage on the incompletion. ... Working out of 3-WR set, Dez gets great separation from Cletis Gordon on an intermediate crossing route. Romo hits him in stride and Dez had room to run after catch.

 

[SDCowboy]

10:01
Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Big hole for Marion Barber behind Marc Colombo. Barber shows some burst for a nice gain. ... Romo hit Roy in the hands on a comeback route. Ball clanks off them to the ground. Fans boo and grumble.

Good ol Roy. That's the same off-the-hands crap that causes INTs. :bang2:

 

[SDCowboy]

0:03BryanBroaddus:
Its impressive how much separation that Bryant is able to create when he runs his crossing routes. Explosive. [via Twitter]

 

[DanManJ]

Cant lie I Love the way they are talking about barber having explosiveness. I can only hope he is fully healed up. Cant wait to rep my barber jersey this year and have him return to barbarian form.

 

[SDCowboy]

10:07

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna eats the ball. Good coverage downfield. Jenkins was step for step with Dez on a crossing route. Newman blanketed Crayton on a vertical route. ... Quick screen to Dez, who makes Newman miss and would have gained at least 15. And I don't like Alan Ball's odds of making the tackle with Bryant having a full head of steam.

Dez needs to be the #2 day 1.

 

[WoodysGirl]

9:47 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Wade Phillips says he's in the mix with Michael Hamlin to challenge Ball, but I don't really believe it. Watkins is a special teamer who has proven he isn't consistent enough at safety for the Cowboys to rely on him. There's a decent chance he'll be cut if Barry Church has a good preseason, particularly on special teams.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:47 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:48 calvinwatkins: The left knee brace on stephen hodge is the biggest I've ever seen [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:48 calvinwatkins
9:48 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Competition about to start. Inside run on one end and WR/DB 1-on-1s on the other.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:48 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:49 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Barber stuffed by Olshansky on the first snap. ... Barber had a hole behind Kyle Kosier on the next rep, but he stumbled and fell into Kosier's legs. ... WR/DBs arejust working on releases. No passes being thrown.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:49 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:50 BryanBroaddus: Barber looks quick in the 9 on 7 drill. Hitting the holes much better. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:50 BryanBroaddus
9:51 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Felix hesitated on an off-tackle play, letting Jason Hatcher get off his block and tag him up at the line of scrimmage. ... Sean Lee met Felix about 2 yards up the middle the next rep. ... With Brooking taking the morning off, Jason Williams is working with first team, Lee with second-team. ... Nice hole behind Kyle Kosier, giving Felix Jones 6 yards before contact.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:51 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:52 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Huge hole for Tashard Choice on the left side. Montrae Holland manhandled Sean Lissemore at the point of attack, totally turning the rookie around. ... Another 5-plus for Choice on that side.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:52 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Jason Williams guessed wrong, shooting a gap while Choice went through the next hole over. ... Olshansky and Ware abused the second-team, blowing up a Herb Donaldson run in the backfield.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:53 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:54 BryanBroaddus: Holland and Barron opening some nice holes on the left side. Choice running with a purpose. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:54 BryanBroaddus
9:54 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Donaldson had nowhere to go on the right side, tried to cut back and stumbled to the ground at the line of scrimmage. ... Bradie James met Donaldson at line of scrimmage next snap.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:54 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:55 BryanBroaddus: James attacking blocks. First defense bringing it to the second offensive line. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:55 BryanBroaddus
9:55 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Junior Siavii, getting second-team reps at NT, held his ground and created a cluster up middle. Nowhere to go for Lonyae Miller. ... Leon Williams met Miller at line of scrimmage next snap. Draw doesn't trick D with no receivers on the field.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:55 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:56 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Horn sounded.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:56 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:57 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Looks like team drills are next. Offense will have ball at minus-34.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:57 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
9:59 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): First snap: Romo to Roy Williams on a go route. Scandrick had pretty good coverage on the incompletion. ... Working out of 3-WR set, Dez gets great separation from Cletis Gordon on an intermediate crossing route. Romo hits him in stride and Dez had room to run after catch.

Sunday July 25, 2010 9:59 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Big hole for Marion Barber behind Marc Colombo. Barber shows some burst for a nice gain. ... Romo hit Roy in the hands on a comeback route. Ball clanks off them to the ground. Fans boo and grumble.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:01 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:02 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Quick screen to Dez. He might have made Scandrick miss, but pursuing LB Jason Williams took him to the ground. Not supposed to be tackling. ... Romo rolls right and hits Crayton on a sideline comeback. Crayton goes to his knees to make the catch.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:02 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:02 BryanBroaddus: Deon Anderson doing a nice job as a point of attack blocker today. Cant be a 50 - 50 blocker here. Last season thought he struggled here. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:02 BryanBroaddus
10:03 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Nice cutback by Barber on stretch play to the left. Hatcher got a hand on him at the line of scrimmage, but don't think he could have made the tackle. Woulda been gain of about 15. ... Kitna quick out to Ogletree. Scott Sicko is getting reps at fullback with the second team.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:03 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:03 BryanBroaddus: Its impressive how much separation that Bryant is able to create when he runs his crossing routes. Explosive. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:03 BryanBroaddus
10:04 calvinwatkins: Marion Barber talking smack to the defense "Get off the field." [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:04 calvinwatkins
10:05 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Anderson got blown up on Choice run up the middle. Think it was Jason Williams who made the play. ... Kitna rolling left with Ware breathing down his neck, hits TE Kevin Brock for 10-yard gain. Pretty sure Ware gets that sack. ... Kitna throws intermediate crossing route high and behind Hurd. Sensabaugh almost picked it off but couldn't grab it with one hand.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:05 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:06 BryanBroaddus: Back up Center Travis Bright has his hands full with Jay Ratliff today. Ratliff's quickness is a little too much for him. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:06 BryanBroaddus
10:07 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Kitna eats the ball. Good coverage downfield. Jenkins was step for step with Dez on a crossing route. Newman blanketed Crayton on a vertical route. ... Quick screen to Dez, who makes Newman miss and would have gained at least 15. And I don't like Alan Ball's odds of making the tackle with Bryant having a full head of steam.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:07 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:08 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Good timing by Broaddus: Ratliff beats Bright and makes a stop at the line of scrimmage on a sweep right. How many nose tackles move like that? One. ... McGee misfires under pressure from Steve Octavien, who beat Mike Tepper.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:08 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Marcus Dixon got off a block from Sam Young and made the stop at the line of scrimmage on a run up the middle. ... McGee checkdown. Octavien probably gets the sack. He overpowered Scott Sicko.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:09 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:11 BryanBroaddus: Scouts told me that Sean Lissemore was a strong player. He just showed me why when he used his power to play off Will Barker's block. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:11 BryanBroaddus
10:11 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): It's the Steve Octavien Show!!! He blew by TE Kevin Brock, who had to hold him to let McGee fire deep to Jesse Holley. Good throw but incomplete. Holley had a step on Bryan McCann, but the corner recovered. ... Camp QB Matt Nichols was either targeting a cricket on the turf or made a bad throw.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:11 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:12 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): End-around to Titus Ryan. Nice recognition by DE Sean Lissemore, who was in position to make stop at line of scrimmage. ... WR Terrell Hudgins beats McCann on a 15-yard out. McCann fell to the turf as Nichols' pass arrived. ... Water break.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:12 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:15 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): A little info on new addition Brandon Sharpe. He had 12 sacks for Texas Tech last season and will work at both inside and outside linebacker. He's probably a practice squad candidate.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:15 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:15 [Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]
Who will run with the 1s with Keith Brooking out?

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:15 Andrew
10:15 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Jason Williams is getting the reps so far. I'd guess Sean Lee will get some too.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:15 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:16 calvinwatkins: Tony Romo was 3-5 passing on the 11-11. Roy had a dropped pass that hurt. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:16 calvinwatkins
10:16 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Back to action: Romo slant to Austin. SS Pat Watkins in position to make hit right after Ball arrives. ... Nice job of Jason Hatcher sliding and holding the point of attack on toss right to Barber.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:16 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:18 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Romo to Roy on back-shoulder vertical route. Roy held on. Good separation from Scandrick. Too bad Colombo moved early. ... Romo out to Witten. Put it high and outside with Leon Williams on Witten's hip. Witten caught it cleanly. ...

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:18 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:18 BryanBroaddus: Just watched Leonard Davis try to pull to his right, able to get outside but needs to finish his block, didnt block anyone. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:18 BryanBroaddus
10:19 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Romo and Dez might not have been on same page on comeback route. Romo threw to sideline. Looked like Dez might have thought ball was coming inside. ... Next throw is high to Roy on sideline. Couldn't make highlight-reel grab.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:19 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:21 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Tunnel screen to Ogletree. He made Mike Jenkins whiff. Good pursuit by Sean Lee to prevent big play. ... They forgot to block Anthony Spencer. Kitna coulda been killed.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:21 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Spencer blows up another play. RB Herb Donaldson had no chance. Dez struggled to get off Newman press coverage. ... Ratliff wraps up Donaldson in backfield on off-tackle run.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:22 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:23 BryanBroaddus: I know that DeMarcus Ware is a pro bowl player but Robert Brewster has yet to lay a hand on his as a blocker. Inside or out, doesnt matter. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:23 BryanBroaddus
10:24 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Bradie James meets Lonyae Miller at the line on a sweep left. Igor Olshansky was right there, too. ... Nice PBU by Jenkins, who came inside Titus Ryan on out route from McGee. Pass wouldn't have been thrown in live action. Ware whipped Young with inside spin and would have had sack.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:24 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:25 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Romo to Austin on crossing route. Great separation from Jamar Wall, but Austin tripped as he turned upfield. Octavien bull-rushed John Phillips, but Phillips held his ground just well enough to let Romo throw the ball. ... Romo out to Witten with Barry Church too late.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:25 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:26 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): False start on a starting O-lineman. Not sure exactly which one. ... False start, Jason Witten. ... Not exactly a display of discipline here. Witten got yanked.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:26 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:27 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Offsides, Steve Octavien. This is getting ridiculous. ... Pee Wee coach would make 'em run a lap now.

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:27 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)
10:27 BryanBroaddus: Steve Octavien has been super productive in practice today. He is in a battle with Brandon Williams for that back up, rush linebacker. [via Twitter]

Sunday July 25, 2010 10:27 BryanBroaddus
10:28 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Romo to Austin on crossing route. Jamar Wall a few steps behind again, and Austin had room to run. ... Curtis Johnson doesn't bite on play-action, forcing Romo to rush throw off back foot. Incomplete in flat to Crayton.

10:29 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas): Huge hole on left side for Felix Jones. Andre Gurode roughed up rookie NT Josh Brent. ... Romo intentionally throws behind Crayton on a seam route. Gain of about 30

10:30
[URL="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/1084183563/Bryan_Broaddus_normal.jpg"][URL="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/1084183563/Bryan_Broaddus_normal.jpg"][/URL][/URL]BryanBroaddus:
Say what you want about Patrick Crayton, he just continues to make plays for Tony Romo. Can this team afford to let him go? [via Twitter]

10:31
Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Kitna throws high and outside on out to Sam Hurd, who can't make leaping catch. ... Kitna comeback to Ogletree in front of Newman. Ware was impressive in coverage, sprinting outside to cover Scott Sicko (lined up in slot) on out route. ... Diving catch by Dez Bryant on go route with Jenkins on him. Sunday July 25, 2010 10:31 Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas)

10:33
Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Matt Nichols stumbles in his drop, then throws one-hopper on out route. Yikes. ... Holley makes a shoestring catch on comeback in front of McCann. .... Practice over. Updates to come on blog and we'll be back chatting for afternoon practice.

 

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Kitna was just stripped by Ware coming from his right. He's seemed a little slow to make decisions, but pressure has been an issue.

robphillips3 Team work: nice series for offense 1's vs. defense 2's. Romo hits Dez on crossing route, Crayton at sideline. Barber had huge hole up middle

Jul 25, 2010 10:03 AM
[URL="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/880987584/TweetPhoto_normal.JPG"][/URL]DCStarJEllis In a press coverage drill Terence Newman just shut down Dez. He got nowhere.

Jul 25, 2010 9:58 AM
[URL="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/843443629/Rob_Phillips_normal.jpg"][/URL]robphillips3 Marty B sighting: He's on the field in workout clothes. 'Boys expect him to miss at least a couple days, but it's only a sprained ankle.

Jul 25, 2010 9:56 AM
[URL="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/822596085/Nick-SB-mug_normal.jpg"][/URL]nickeatman Welcome to the team Brandon Sharpe.. First practice here and pops Tashard Choice to the ground on a no-contact drill

Jul 25, 2010 9:53 AM
[URL="http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/843443629/Rob_Phillips_normal.jpg"][/URL]robphillips3 Quick reminder: Talkin' Cowboys will push back to 1:30-2:30 p.m. (CT) on two-a-days, starting today here in SA.

Jul 25, 2010 9:53 AM
[URL="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/880987584/TweetPhoto_normal.JPG"][/URL]DCStarJEllis Deon Anderson had his helmet knocked off while lead blocking in a 9-on-9 I side run drill, kept going and ended up jawing with Bradie James.
Jul 25, 2010 9:51 AM
[URL="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/880987584/TweetPhoto_normal.JPG"][/URL]DCStarJEllis RT @TheAlistGroup Have Jerry watch The Blind Side. Maybe he will get us a Left Tackle.> Yes, only then will he realize the importance.

Jul 25, 2010 9:41 AM
[URL="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/822596085/Nick-SB-mug_normal.jpg"][/URL]nickeatman As expected, the new father Sam Hurd is back at practice in front of his hometown fans
Jul 25, 2010 9:32 AM

 

[SDCowboy]

3:43

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
I'm not saying to bust out the anointing oil, but I can't come up with anything to criticize Dez for from the first two practices.

 

[SDCowboy]

4:30

Tim MacMahon (ESPNDallas):
Romo to Dez is clicking. Connected on an out route in front of overmatched McCann. ...