sago1
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I can remember reading within last 2 weeks (but don't remember where I read it--not on this forum) that our 05 rookies made a pact among themselves to work their butts off in the offseason and all have done so (don't know about Burnett cause of his knee injury). We've all read reports about Ware, Spears, Canty, Pettiti, Beriault & I think Ratliff & Barber. Also throw Colombo, Newman, Peterman & Proctor into that mix as well as veterans Riveria & Johnson. There probably many other players as well but don't remember which of them particularly cited like above guys. With virtually all the players participating in our offseason weight conditioning program (except for Ellis) and limited participation by TO & M.Coleman (wasn't signed til early April) it appears this team has bought into the idea they can be a legit SB contender & are doing everything they can in offseason to be ready.
Also at least one of the vets we signed (Ayedole) hase been studying film of the 3-4 defense with help with Bradie James (whose becoming defensive leader now that he a starter); hopefully James also helping Boiman. Additionally Ware was also reportedly studying last year's film so he can improve his play this year; wouldn't be surprised if Carpenter (spent lot of college career also studying game film) getting same tuteledge from either Ware (he and Carpenter have already bonded) or Singleton (apparently a locker room leader & class guy). I hope other 06 defensive draft players like Hatcher, Watkins & Stanley getting similar help. Obviously other teams may be doing same thing, but it just seems to me that our young Cowboy team (at least on defense) is developing exceptionally close bonds.
Hopefully that extends to the offense which needs all the help they can give each other. There has been reporting TO has been giving advice to some of our younger WRs (like how to get into/out of patterns quickly) & hope that includes Skyler Green who needs the help. Riveria has also been working with Pettiti & Colombo & hope/assume (maybe Riveria but also Adams?) similarly working closely with Kosier but maybe also with McQuistain? Sure hope Witten (also emerging as a leader?) is helping Fasano.
Everybody on this team seems to be on board but Ellis, but since I don't want this to become an Ellis thread won't say anymore about this situation which hopefully will resolve itself to team's benefit by opening of TC.
Also at least one of the vets we signed (Ayedole) hase been studying film of the 3-4 defense with help with Bradie James (whose becoming defensive leader now that he a starter); hopefully James also helping Boiman. Additionally Ware was also reportedly studying last year's film so he can improve his play this year; wouldn't be surprised if Carpenter (spent lot of college career also studying game film) getting same tuteledge from either Ware (he and Carpenter have already bonded) or Singleton (apparently a locker room leader & class guy). I hope other 06 defensive draft players like Hatcher, Watkins & Stanley getting similar help. Obviously other teams may be doing same thing, but it just seems to me that our young Cowboy team (at least on defense) is developing exceptionally close bonds.
Hopefully that extends to the offense which needs all the help they can give each other. There has been reporting TO has been giving advice to some of our younger WRs (like how to get into/out of patterns quickly) & hope that includes Skyler Green who needs the help. Riveria has also been working with Pettiti & Colombo & hope/assume (maybe Riveria but also Adams?) similarly working closely with Kosier but maybe also with McQuistain? Sure hope Witten (also emerging as a leader?) is helping Fasano.
Everybody on this team seems to be on board but Ellis, but since I don't want this to become an Ellis thread won't say anymore about this situation which hopefully will resolve itself to team's benefit by opening of TC.
