From a fan's perspective

[CCBoy]

Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys play their second preseason game Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Tony Romo is expected to get his first action, albeit briefly, but this game will mean more for the running backs: Joseph Randle, Darren McFadden and Lance Dunbar. None played last week against the San Diego Chargers and all three will be available Sunday. Nobody will run away with the job, but they can at least ease the fears some have about the position group with a positive showing. -- Todd Archer

That might be a prime consideration for this game, but for some of us diehard fans, who love the sport and it's players...well, these Exhibition Games are also a venue that someone with a deep desire to exceed in professional football will attempt to put their hearts on the line.

For better or worse, we are viewing instinctual love being challenged and a young player facing up to all his fears and doing what? He's trying for all he's worth. That is the sport and the challenge of being a professional.

That is a dynamic in football, that should warm the heart of the crudest heart of a fan.

There''s no Lombardi attached, or even killer stat to look like a game genie with...just the base level of heart needed to make all later Champions...and we get to watch and root for their success!!

 

[guag]

You make a really good point about these preseason games and one of the reasons I actually take the time to watch them... these young guys, even though most of them won't make an NFL team, they're giving 110% every play out there. They are fighting for the opportunity to earn an exclusive spot that only about 1700 other people in the world attain each season.

I don't think you'll ever see as much over-achievement in the NFL as you'll see in the preseason. The talent might not quite be there, but I think it's still interesting to watch.

 

[CCBoy]

La’El Collins
After a wonderful start to his NFL career, Collins gets a chance this week to start at guard and build on his performance in San Diego. My belief is that Collins needs all the snaps he can get in pre-season if he wants to contribute during the 2015 season. Collins has unbelievable power and athleticism, but needs a lot of work in the technical and mental side of the game. And with Ronald Leary dealing with a back injury, another solid performance by Collins may let Leary to rest until he is 100% and provide the coaches with an eased mind if Collins needs to play right away this year.
Read more at http://cover32.com/cowboys/2015/08/...ght-versus-san-francisco/#0pqJiWBmIODGhW9c.99

 

[CCBoy]

Rob Phillips

Geoff Swaim: Backup tight end James Hanna is still recovering from a sprained knee, so the rookie Swaim should get plenty of playing time against the 49ers. The Cowboys could have taken their chances on signing Swaim after the draft, but they valued him on their board too much and actually traded a 2016 sixth-round pick to the 49ers to move back into the seventh round and grab the University of Texas tight end. Swaim was billed as a blocker, but his best asset might be his receiving skills. The question is, can he do enough to make the team as a fourth tight end behind Jason Witten, Gavin Escobar and Hanna? Would the Cowboys keep four instead of a fullback? May depend on what Swaim continues to show in preseason.

Damien Wilson: On Friday, Jerry Jones noted how many rookies have a chance to make an impact on this year’s Cowboys team. Wilson was among the names Jones mentioned. The fourth-round pick delivered a big hit in last week’s preseason opener and has drawn praise from the coaching staff for his progression in the defense. A little like Anthony Hitchens did last year as a fourth-round pick, Wilson has worked at multiple positions where needed, and he spent time with the first unit this past week. His versatility is an asset. What could he do with more playing time Sunday?

David Helman

David Porter: The TCU guy has done nothing but impress since he got here, so I’m pretty intrigued to see what he can do in a game situation. The natural assumption is that Dez won’t play, and I’d guess Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley will be limited – if they play at all. That leaves plenty of touches for the younger receivers. Lucky Whitehead and Nick Harwell have been the best of the young guys, but I don’t think the gap is that big. Porter can make a lot of noise with a good night.

Danny McCray: If McCray makes this team, it’s going to be primarily for his skills as a special teamer. The problem for me is that the numbers don’t seem to work out. You’ve got J.J. Wilcox, Barry Church, Byron Jones and Corey White as safety candidates. You’ve also got Jeff Heath, who fills a role at backup safety and core special teamer. Where does that leave McCray? I’m not sure the numbers are in his favor. So I think it’s worth watching him in the latter stages of the game, to see what he can bring to a table. He’s an experienced player, and I don’t think it’d be smart to write him off.
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ong-staff-picks-players-watch-sunday-vs-49ers

 

[CCBoy]

Is this a spot where hunger wins?

Ryan Russell: I didn't feel like Russell was as good against the Rams in the joint practices last week as he was against the Chargers in the preseason game. There is a side of me that believes Russell is on the bubble for a spot in this defensive line rotation. I am sure that the front office and coaching staff are looking for more consistency in the way he is playing. There have been times where he has flashed, both as an end and defensive tackle, but in the scouting world that's not enough. Russell will get plenty of chances to prove he belongs Sunday night.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...ong-staff-picks-players-watch-sunday-vs-49ers

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I missed it.

Why didn't romo play in first one?

 

[CCBoy]

I missed it.

Why didn't romo play in first one?

Uh, Google it up?

Now seriously, they had to mace him, then tase him, and threaten him with a gun...

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Uh, Google it up?

Now seriously, they had to mace him, then tase him, and threaten him with a gun...

Man.... I've been "searching" on the web for OVER 20 years.... I was asking for a break.... Lol

 

[CCBoy]

Man.... I've been "searching" on the web for OVER 20 years.... I was asking for a break.... Lol

Simply, easy fella'!

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Simply, easy fella'!

Just looked it up.. Thanks for nothing lol

He should be in there for a series or two each game.

 

[CCBoy]

Just looked it up.. Thanks for nothing lol

He should be in there for a series or two each game.

Should, and that applies to our view of a lot of prominent players. Still, extent is a game time decision...so, there you are. We just won't know until the pre game airs.