ESPN Mosley Blog: Several 'Boys players missing OTA sessions

[WoodysGirl]

T.O. and Terry G. taking the week off

May 31, 2007 12:36 PM


Since I completely left you guys hanging yesterday on my "Cowboys breaking news" tease, here it is:

According to eyewitness accounts, the Cowboys' starting wide receivers, Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn, have not attended any of the club's Organized Training Activities sessions this week. But before we dispatch our satellite truck armada to Valley Ranch, let me also say that safety Roy Williams, linebacker DeMarcus Ware, running back Julius Jones and nose tackle Jason Ferguson were also among a group of players who missed at least one of the voluntary sessions.

With that qualifier out of the way, I think offensive coordinator Jason Garrett has to be somewhat disappointed that he's trying to implement a new passing scheme while quarterback Tony Romo is throwing to Patrick Crayton and Sammy Hurd. And by the way, I'm still trying to confirm whether Romo made it back from his Miss Universe duties in time for Tuesday's session.

Do any of you guys care about players not showing up for voluntary workouts?

All this reminds me of something former Cowboys linebacker Darren Hambrick once said when asked why he wasn't attending "voluntary" workouts.

"What do voluntary mean?" asked Hambrick.

It's the same question I'm asking myself this morning.

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[juck]

not a big deal.its one ota.maybe Garrett didnt need them there.who knows?y assume the worst.

 

[cobra]

That's disappointing. I hope this is not an indication that Wade is so easy on these guys that they skip practices.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I think Glenn is known for working out at Ohio State instead of Dallas...even during the BP years. As for T.O., I'm not all that worried about it, since I know he'll be in shape at the next minicamp.

 

[L-O-Jete]

I think Glenn is known for working out at Ohio State instead of Dallas...even during the BP years. As for T.O., I'm not all that worried about it, since I know he'll be in shape at the next minicamp.

I think that applied more in the BP years where it was mostly lifting, I had understood they were running drills with Wade?

 

[Boyzmamacita]

What do voluntary mean?" asked Hambrick.

My favorite quote, but I thought it was Troy who said it, not Darren.

 

[cowboyjoe]

well, i would say one thing to t o and glenn not participating in the OTAs,

first, to was there when first mini camp opened, and catching everthing, so you got to remember, they maybe eyeing caution and not expecting him TO not being there to reinjure his finger, and cause complications.

Second, concerning terry glenn, didnt he just come off of a knee problem with some issue about a bone rubbing against a bone, maybe they didnt want to over expose him to praticing too much, and possibly reinjuring his knee problem.

, then on a different role issue, this maybe why the cowboy players arent that good and fizzle out in december, due to lack of emotion, desire.

i remember in the early 70's, roger staubach would stay after time to throw to drew pearson, while rayfield wright would stay after pratice and work with young harvey martin, which helped both players wright and martin, while helping with timing and throws to drew pearson, roger staubach was helping himself and the team. It takes desire, heart, and dedication to participate to win, and win in big games, and end of season.

If certain players dont show up, then just like the last 3 years, when TE shockey and burris wr for the giants not working with manning, their timing was off, and it showed in games, etc. You have to be willing to put in the time, workout, if not, then when it comes down to big games, and showing the big play stuff then you cant do it,

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I believe it is a concern, because it is a new coaching staff and system.

 

[tunahelper]

Here is the new RELAXED AND STRESS FREE WORKPLACE!

 

[Vintage]

********. Yeah, its voluntary.

But still. New head coach, new system....

I think I am mostly disappointed in Ware.

 

[AbeBeta]

So much for being so excited about the new system

 

[dboyz]

If guys miss an OTA here or there, it's not that big of a deal. If they are missing a lot, then I would be concerned.

 

[Cochese]

For all the talk that JJ was spewing a few weeks ago about wanting to be a Cowboy for life, he certainly has an odd way of showing it by blowing off OTA's and offseason workouts at the Ranch.

 

[Vintage]

Where are all the Commanders fans? I thought they'd be all over this, seeing as how we criticised them for not having Portis, Springs, et al in their camps....

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Oh nooooooo the sky is falling!

 

[DallasEast]

I think Glenn is known for working out at Ohio State instead of Dallas...even during the BP years. As for T.O., I'm not all that worried about it, since I know he'll be in shape at the next minicamp.

History shows they will both be in great shape physically, but isn't this a question about each player's sense of urgency to completely familarize themselves with Garrett's offense in order to be in great mental sync with his playbook as well?

For all the talk that JJ was spewing a few weeks ago about wanting to be a Cowboy for life, he certainly has an odd way of showing it by blowing off OTA's and offseason workouts at the Ranch.

 

[theebs]

no biggy, I am sure they got the ok not to attend.

Owens missed last weeks ota's also, no one brought it up though. Steve Dennis had that little nugget when he wasnt going to be there last week.

 

[WoodysGirl]

History shows they will both be in great shape physically, but isn't this a question about each player's sense of urgency to completely familarize themselves with Garrett's offense in order to be in great mental sync with his playbook as well?

I guess it's a matter of wondering how much/little they actually know about the playbook. They got rave reviews in the minicamp. So I don't know that that's an issue. Garrett's been with the team since Jan/Feb correct? They've had six months to digest that thing.

As for Julius... I understanding him being ghost from the ranch prior to the draft. Trade rumors were abundant. He prolly didn't feel all that welcome. When reading this blog entry vs the DMN's version, it says he's missed at least one whereas DMN says they've missed several.

Honestly, I look at this as a big tattle-tale and folks ready to pounce on Wade.

 

[bbgun]

So I guess we'll see no more cheapshots at Burress and Shockey for skipping the Giants' workouts, right? Right.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Romo present and accounted for at OTAs

May 31, 2007 3:40 PM


I've confirmed that Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo did make it back in time from Mexico City for Tuesday's voluntary practice.

And I know that some of you think we go out of our way to create T.O. news, but when the top two receivers on the team decide not to attend practices under a new regime, I think it's a story.

Though he probably won't acknowledge it publicly, I guarantee you that new head coach Wade Phillips isn't pleased.


Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn

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