Impressions from first 2 days

[FuzzyLumpkins]

he was doing very well in 7 on 7 drills as well.

When the skill position players are doing the 7 on 7 is when the pass rushing drills go on. Coleman is a down lineman.

 

[starfrombirth]

When the skill position players are doing the 7 on 7 is when the pass rushing drills go on. Coleman is a down lineman.

Yeah, my mistake. I meant when the full oline vs the full dline. Coleman was constantly applying pressure.

 

[starfrombirth]

When the skill position players are doing the 7 on 7 is when the pass rushing drills go on. Coleman is a down lineman.

Yeah my fault.. I meant when the full oline was going against the full dline. He was constantly applying pressure.

 

[SilverStarCowboy]

If Crawford. Melton and Selvie hold up, well you nvr know.

 

[Risen Star]

It sounds like we're having a pretty killer camp.

 

[Corso]

I have already put my foot in my mouth by saying that I really believe that the defense is going to surprise some teams, fans...and screw the media.

Stupid Cowboys fans...

 

[Gaede]

It sounds like we're having a pretty killer camp.

I know! I didn't hear a single bad thing about the team

 

[Fredd]

so far, the things I like the most are Crawford being aggressive and pushing people around, Melton saying nice things about Martin, Fred being tough to get past...the rest is what you would expect (even Ty being ridiculous is kinda pleasantly expected)

 

[xwalker]

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I think the one who stood out the most is Morris Claiborne. Just the way he is carrying himself. Add in a little attitude he has and its refreshing to see.
Agree. It has been said in the past that he didn't "compete" well in practice.

Something that had me thinking was a email they read on CB is was about Carr. A emailer from KC that said the reason he was so loved in KC was he was the best #2 CB in the NFL. And that had them agreeing and brouht up that maybe Carr just isnt a #1 CB. Just maybe Dallas would be better off playing Mo or Scandrick on the left side. Both seem to have better all round skills and speed. But Carr handles them possession receivers alot better. Just thought id throw that out there that got my attention and made some sense.
The other option is to move the Safety over to his side and put the pressure on the RCB to go without help. Deion played a lot at RCB while they move the Safety over to help on the other side.

Bruce Carter is said to be moving around better, like he just understands what he's doing now. That jumps up his reaction time and makes him better all around. And watching him in them LBer drills the first day, the guy just has so much power its clear he needs to be playing the SAM spot. The way he was throwing around that sled was awsome.
Is that video on the Cowboys website? I've only seen the video of McClain in the drills.

Tyron Smith is just a beast theyre saying. He hasnt lost one single battle they have put him in Not one. Its crazy that he's in his forth yr, and the guy is only 23 and doesnt turn 24 until december. Thats insane.
Agree.

He's not really being talked about yet, but i said this kid had something to look at, Chris Boyd. He is strong and tall. He attacks the ball at its high point. He's beating the people they put him against. Granted its only rookies at this point, but he showing that he is more then a UFA. I see this guy being that 6th WR.
Dez, Williams, Beasley, Harris, Street, Boyd
Yes, Boyd looked really good to me. He also looked terrific in college game footage. They have some interesting WRs pushing for that 6th spot. Briscoe is big an really quick off the line. Byrd is really big with good speed but might not be a natural receiver. Washington is fast but raw. Jamar Newsome has received a lot of praise and has good size/speed.

Tyrone Crawford, is going to be a force inside. I dont see him beating out Selvie, but that 2nd group and i can see him coming in on them passing downs with Melton in the middle to get some good pressure up the middle.
He looked good against several of the non-starter OL, but couldn't get an inch on Martin.

George Selvie, is just bigger and stronger. What a yr will do for confidence in a player is amazing. Selvie teaming with Gardner on the strong side IMO is going to be tougher then some think for teams.
Selvie is much more powerful that I realized.

Kyle Wilber is not going to be the starting SAM. I think this team will end up uing him in that Leo role.
I'd like to hear more on your thoughts about this. It's interesting that they have him going with the DEs in pass rush drills but have him taking 1st team reps at SLB. The best way to add some a modern "multiple" elements to this defense is to have a pass rushing SLB, IMO. This allows for a 3-4 type of look when the SLB is up on the line.

My prediction for starting Lbers
WILL - Bruce Carter
Mike - Rolando McClain
SAM - Davonte Hollomon
I think Holloman and Wilber both get snaps at SLB with Holloman being 1 of the 2 LBs in the Nickel. I assume that Carter will be the other Nickel LB.

While Dunbar is showing some flash, I think Ryan Williams is going to end up taking snaps from Dunbar that he wouldve gotten. Williams is only a slight tad behind Dunbar in quickness and speed with more size. Word is Williams is showing alot in receiving out of the backfield.
Apparently, despite his size, Dunbar is a good blocker. Williams will need to show sustained ability as a blocker to get significant snaps because Linehan appears to love Dunbar.

Travis Fredrick is going to be a wall this yr.
Yes, he looked really good in the OL-DL drills.

Henry Melton is quick off the snap. Theres no doubt he is going to be a force this team didnt have last yr in the middle. Hatcher got sacks but he doesnt have the movement that Melton does. If McClain can occupy two blockers on a consistent basis Melton is going to be a monster this yr.
Agree about Melton. Hayden is getting 1st team 1-tech reps but I still think McClain will overtake him if healthy. I will say that Hayden appears to be moving better than last season.

Zack Martin, getting praise from Melton is all you need to know Dallas made the right choice. He's held his own vs Melton and dominated everybody else who they have put him up against.
He has looked terrific in the OL-DL drills.

Rolando McClain, I have a feeling this kid is going to be a force this yr. The size and the intensity he plays with is what this team needs.
I was happy to see that he is in good condition and his weight is down. He got too heavy in Oakland. He is super talented.

Its early, but its good to see that some players you wanted to come out and show up have and have made impressions. Its a step forward.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

I know! I didn't hear a single bad thing about the team

It depends on who you ask; some of the local media types believe this is the least talented team Jason Garrett has taken to camp.

Maybe so but I'd like to believe that heart can overcome talent and this team may actually have both.

 

[jazzcat22]

It depends on who you ask; some of the local media types believe this is the least talented team Jason Garrett has taken to camp.

Maybe so but I'd like to believe that heart can overcome talent and this team may actually have both.

What does the media know anyway.....LOL

 

[Zimmy Lives]

What does the media know anyway.....LOL

I try to keep it in perspective: It's just an opinion.

 

[Lonestar94]

I'm fine with an average defense . This offense will be a juggernaut.

 

[LatinMind]

I think the one who stood out the most is Morris Claiborne. Just the way he is carrying himself. Add in a little attitude he has and its refreshing to see.
Agree. It has been said in the past that he didn't "compete" well in practice.

Something that had me thinking was a email they read on CB is was about Carr. A emailer from KC that said the reason he was so loved in KC was he was the best #2 CB in the NFL. And that had them agreeing and brouht up that maybe Carr just isnt a #1 CB. Just maybe Dallas would be better off playing Mo or Scandrick on the left side. Both seem to have better all round skills and speed. But Carr handles them possession receivers alot better. Just thought id throw that out there that got my attention and made some sense.
The other option is to move the Safety over to his side and put the pressure on the RCB to go without help. Deion played a lot at RCB while they move the Safety over to help on the other side.

Bruce Carter is said to be moving around better, like he just understands what he's doing now. That jumps up his reaction time and makes him better all around. And watching him in them LBer drills the first day, the guy just has so much power its clear he needs to be playing the SAM spot. The way he was throwing around that sled was awsome.
Is that video on the Cowboys website? I've only seen the video of McClain in the drills.

Tyron Smith is just a beast theyre saying. He hasnt lost one single battle they have put him in Not one. Its crazy that he's in his forth yr, and the guy is only 23 and doesnt turn 24 until december. Thats insane.
Agree.

He's not really being talked about yet, but i said this kid had something to look at, Chris Boyd. He is strong and tall. He attacks the ball at its high point. He's beating the people they put him against. Granted its only rookies at this point, but he showing that he is more then a UFA. I see this guy being that 6th WR.
Dez, Williams, Beasley, Harris, Street, Boyd
Yes, Boyd looked really good to me. He also looked terrific in college game footage. They have some interesting WRs pushing for that 6th spot. Briscoe is big an really quick off the line. Byrd is really big with good speed but might not be a natural receiver. Washington is fast but raw. Jamar Newsome has received a lot of praise and has good size/speed.

Tyrone Crawford, is going to be a force inside. I dont see him beating out Selvie, but that 2nd group and i can see him coming in on them passing downs with Melton in the middle to get some good pressure up the middle.
He looked good against several of the non-starter OL, but couldn't get an inch on Martin.

George Selvie, is just bigger and stronger. What a yr will do for confidence in a player is amazing. Selvie teaming with Gardner on the strong side IMO is going to be tougher then some think for teams.
Selvie is much more powerful that I realized.

Kyle Wilber is not going to be the starting SAM. I think this team will end up uing him in that Leo role.
I'd like to hear more on your thoughts about this. It's interesting that they have him going with the DEs in pass rush drills but have him taking 1st team reps at SLB. The best way to add some a modern "multiple" elements to this defense is to have a pass rushing SLB, IMO. This allows for a 3-4 type of look when the SLB is up on the line.

My prediction for starting Lbers
WILL - Bruce Carter
Mike - Rolando McClain
SAM - Davonte Hollomon
I think Holloman and Wilber both get snaps at SLB with Holloman being 1 of the 2 LBs in the Nickel. I assume that Carter will be the other Nickel LB.

While Dunbar is showing some flash, I think Ryan Williams is going to end up taking snaps from Dunbar that he wouldve gotten. Williams is only a slight tad behind Dunbar in quickness and speed with more size. Word is Williams is showing alot in receiving out of the backfield.
Apparently, despite his size, Dunbar is a good blocker. Williams will need to show sustained ability as a blocker to get significant snaps because Linehan appears to love Dunbar.

Travis Fredrick is going to be a wall this yr.
Yes, he looked really good in the OL-DL drills.

Henry Melton is quick off the snap. Theres no doubt he is going to be a force this team didnt have last yr in the middle. Hatcher got sacks but he doesnt have the movement that Melton does. If McClain can occupy two blockers on a consistent basis Melton is going to be a monster this yr.
Agree about Melton. Hayden is getting 1st team 1-tech reps but I still think McClain will overtake him if healthy. I will say that Hayden appears to be moving better than last season.

Zack Martin, getting praise from Melton is all you need to know Dallas made the right choice. He's held his own vs Melton and dominated everybody else who they have put him up against.
He has looked terrific in the OL-DL drills.

Rolando McClain, I have a feeling this kid is going to be a force this yr. The size and the intensity he plays with is what this team needs.
I was happy to see that he is in good condition and his weight is down. He got too heavy in Oakland. He is super talented.

Its early, but its good to see that some players you wanted to come out and show up have and have made impressions. Its a step forward.

I dont think Marinelli will move the safety over to cover Carr because they play that single high which means the safety needs to be able to cover both sides so keeping him in the middle of the field is important. I think Carr will play on the left side and that weight loss will help him. Him playing that heavier weight is what makes him physical but playing the zone it takes something away from his flexibility. He should be fine playing lighter.

On Wilber i see a guy who is just stronger. Hollomon has the better instincts to play LBer while Wilber can rish better. Overall i just think Hollomon is the better LBer. Now on the LEO i kinda got that feeling because in them lineman drills he was lined up a little wide and always standing up. I didnt see him once with his hand of the ground.

I agree with Crawford. He was nice against the rookies but little against the starters. He shou;d end up being a rotational guy in the middle.

I see the same Hayden. You cant move him much but i think Marinelli is emphasizing more on pressure.
DT's i see making the team
Melton
McClain
Crawford
Coleman
Bishop
Bass and Hayden battle for that last spot

 

[bvhawkeye]

Your starting LB's are interesting. Hopefully they play well for us

 

[casmith07]

And watching him in them LBer drills the first day, the guy just has so much power its clear he needs to be playing the SAM spot. The way he was throwing around that sled was awesome.

I agree, and have been saying this.

Tyron Smith is just a beast theyre saying. He hasnt lost one single battle they have put him in Not one. Its crazy that he's in his forth yr, and the guy is only 23 and doesnt turn 24 until december. Thats insane.

Should be 1st team All-Pro this year.

He's not really being talked about yet, but i said this kid had something to look at, Chris Boyd. He is strong and tall. He attacks the ball at its high point. He's beating the people they put him against. Granted its only rookies at this point, but he showing that he is more then a UFA. I see this guy being that 6th WR.
Dez, Williams, Beasley, Harris, Street, Boyd

Could live with that, but don't see us carrying 6 WRs.

Tyrone Crawford, is going to be a force inside. I dont see him beating out Selvie, but that 2nd group and i can see him coming in on them passing downs with Melton in the middle to get some good pressure up the middle.

As long as he plays well in the role he's assigned...we're moving to that true role player defense, and I hope it works.

George Selvie, is just bigger and stronger. What a yr will do for confidence in a player is amazing. Selvie teaming with Gardner on the strong side IMO is going to be tougher then some think for teams.

Really hoping that this also happens to a guy like McClain.

While Dunbar is showing some flash, I think Ryan Williams is going to end up taking snaps from Dunbar that he wouldve gotten. Williams is only a slight tad behind Dunbar in quickness and speed with more size. Word is Williams is showing alot in receiving out of the backfield.

Would be consistent with what his scouting reports said coming out of college. The way he moved through that agility drill was amazing.

Thanks for the good post, LM. I like the other stuff re: Martin, Melton, etc. as well.

 

[DCBoysfan]

If Carter is having a good yr, the Cowboys wont even let him reach FA. Thats the way Jerry deals with his players. Some think its wrong and it has backfired sometimes. But then you have situations like Church. The Cowboys locked him up for 4 yrs 8mil. Jerry knocked it out of the park with that deal.

You can add the first extensions for Ratliff, Hatcher and Witten to name a few also.

 

[5Stars]

Watch out for this defense...IMO, they are going to not only play, but to make the other team earn it!

Respect.