How did Spencer look tonight?

[IndianaCowboyFan]

I got in late tonight and missed the first half. How did Spencer look tonight?

 

[zrinkill]

Good.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

He looked great from the Radio.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Spencer Report
Not an impressive possession for the Cowboys' first-round pick.

He wasn't in on the nickel stuff, but he rushed the passer twice on second downs. He was solo blocked by 6-3, 235-pound tight end Nate Jackson both times and couldn't get any pressure.

Don't get excited about Spencer getting within spitting distance of the QB on that screen pass. He was intentionally left unblocked, as they threw the screen right where he started.

The Cowboys had a nice run stuff on third-and-2, but Spencer got swallowed up by LT Erik Pears and wasn't a factor on the play.

Jackson got singled up on Spencer on the fourth down and was wide open on a slant but didn't get the ball.

On an unrelated note, don't think Brian Clark is real happy that Patrick Ramsey put him in position to get drilled by Kevin Burnett.

Posted by Tim MacMahon at 8:59 PM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (3)

Spencer Report, 2nd edition
Anthony Spencer will get some props for blowing up the play on first down. He got off the line quick and forced the fullback to make the lead block three yards behind the line, which made RB Mike Bell make his cut earlier than he wanted. The result: an oooooh hit at the line of scrimmage for Kevin Burnett.

Spencer did a decent job on his pass drop on second down and watched from the sideline as Junior Glymph hurried and hit Patrick Ramsey on third down.

Posted by Tim MacMahon at 9:13 PM (E-mail this entry) | Comments (0)

 

[SaMaD_KhARoME]

he tipped a pass he coulda intercepted, yet was caught by Grahm

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I thought he improved over the 1st week and with a young player that is what you are looking for .....

 

[JaiRiid]

He looked fine for a DE converted to linebacker... he got his head around in pass coverage in time to tip a ball up, but unfortunately, it was in the air enough time for Daniel Graham to find it and get the reception. He also forced Cutler inside and caused him to get rid of the ball on a third down in the red zone... those are the two plays he made that stuck out to me.

 

[speedkilz88]

He looks like he's thinking too much, when he looks for the run on pass plays he's hesitating too much. Then some other times he went all out and they ran underneath him. He has done a real good job in pass defense and once he has a bead on the qb he has wow type quickness; just needs to finish better. I think when the light comes on we are going to have a heck of a player.

 

[LatinMind]

from the way things are being said. it looks like dallas would be served better to keep him for situations, rather then just throwing him out there. that could end up messing with his confidence. but he needs to sit a yr atleast and learn from ware and ellis. will only make him better.

 

[Pabst]

He looked like a rookie making a position change.

A lot of people seem to be expecting a Ware-like performance out of Spencer. Don't.

Spencer can be a very good player, but it'll take some time. Which is why we all should be hoping that Ellis can drop the tampons and get back on the field.

 

[speedkilz88]

from the way things are being said. it looks like dallas would be served better to keep him for situations, rather then just throwing him out there. that could end up messing with his confidence. but he needs to sit a yr atleast and learn from ware and ellis. will only make him better.

He's the best they got and he's improving game by game. Doing that to him would hurt his confidence more than anything.

 

[IndianaCowboyFan]

Thanks for the info. I figured it would take a while for the position change.

 

[dbair1967]

he had a nice game...it will take time for him to transition fully, but by seasons end he should be pretty good

he made a good deflection on a 15+ yd pass downfield (in coverage) but was screwed when the deflection was caught by the TE...he also blew up a GL play by nearly sacking Cutler and forcing an incompletion

he didnt do anything abd that I saw

David

 

[jterrell]

He is well ahead of where Carpenter was this time last year.

He is athletic(tho not Ware, but again who is) but a little slow to catch the plays intent. He is fast and athletic but hasn't displayed a skilled pass rush move yet. Ware talked about having to develop those himself so it seems quite par for the course.

I don't think there is anything at all to worry about with him but hopefully Ellis can limit his initial exposure and allow him to settle into the so badly needed 3rd OLB role.

 

[jterrell]

he had a nice game...it will take time for him to transition fully, but by seasons end he should be pretty good

he made a good deflection on a 15+ yd pass downfield (in coverage) but was screwed when the deflection was caught by the TE...he also blew up a GL play by nearly sacking Cutler and forcing an incompletion

he didnt do anything abd that I saw

David

The GL play was quite impressive as he showed his raw speed which is quite good.

On the down side he did lose contain a couple of times against the run but it happens. He looks like very talented rookie right now, and there is nothing wrong with that.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

He looked like a rookie making a position change.

A lot of people seem to be expecting a Ware-like performance out of Spencer. Don't.

Spencer can be a very good player, but it'll take some time. Which is why we all should be hoping that Ellis can drop the tampons and get back on the field.

AGREED!

 

[JackMagist]

He had some good plays and displayed his potential a lot. It's going to be a learning curve for him in a new position and with getting used to the NFL speed and power. But he made enough plays to show that the raw ability is there and he will no doubt make a fine OLB...maybe (I want to say probably) even great but it is a bit early to tell.

 

[Draegerman]

Spencer Report, 3rd edition

Spencer: 'All I've got to do now is finish'
Here are Anthony Spencer's stats from the first two preseason games: one assist. Yep, that's it.

But let's hold off before labeling the kid another first-round bust for the Cowboys.

Spencer played a solid game tonight. Plenty of room for improvement, but solid. I actually think the stats guys screwed him out of a couple of hurries that forced Jay Cutler to throw incompletions.

Spencer had a shot at making a couple big plays. He tipped a pass, but the ball bounced right to TE Daniel Graham. But Spencer showed impressive athleticism by catching up to Graham 20 yards downfield despite getting beat off the line by a swim move. Spencer should have sacked Cutler a few plays later, but his pressure forced an incompletion that made Denver settle for a field goal.

"All I've got to do now is finish," Spencer said. "Just keep on getting in position and make the plays."

Posted by Tim MacMahon at 11:35 PM

 

[JackMagist]

Spencer Report, 3rd edition
But let's hold off before labeling the kid another first-round bust for the Cowboys.

I should hope we would hold of on labeling him a bust...so far he is far from a bust. He just needs a bit of time to develop.

Spencer played a solid game tonight. Plenty of room for improvement, but solid. I actually think the stats guys screwed him out of a couple of hurries that forced Jay Cutler to throw incompletions.

Spencer had a shot at making a couple big plays. He tipped a pass, but the ball bounced right to TE Daniel Graham. But Spencer showed impressive athleticism by catching up to Graham 20 yards downfield despite getting beat off the line by a swim move. Spencer should have sacked Cutler a few plays later, but his pressure forced an incompletion that made Denver settle for a field goal.

Posted by Tim MacMahon at 11:35 PM

Now this sounds like someone who watched the same game I did. He has great potential and shows the hustle and attitude to realize that potential. He's not where we want him yet of course, but he looks like he will get there pretty quickly.