Practice Points: Big day for Brandin Cooks

[Rockport]

The defense won the day IMO. They’re really testing the offense.

OXNARD, Calif. -The Cowboys had a Blue-White practice on Saturday. Here are some of the best observations from the staff writers.

• In the two-minute drill period, it was the Jalen Cropper show for both Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush. The second-year receiver out of Fresno State hauled in touchdowns on each of the first two drives and helped each offensive unit move down the field with strong receptions. Later in four-down drills, Cropper was once again called upon and came through with big grabs. Keep an eye on his name as the preseason nears. (Nick Harris)
• Undrafted free agent safety Julius Wood arrived at camp known as a big hit stick player out of the third level, and that physicality was on display a pair of times on Saturday. He is not a player you want to see on a crossing route over the middle as even in these practice settings he's not afraid to throw a body on you. (Nick Harris)
• Marist Liufau's physicality was on display today in the run game, as he actually took Tyler Smith off his feet filling a running lane in team drills early in practice. In coverage, he looks comfortable in Mike Zimmer's system as a player that can serve multiple roles as a blitzer, coverage guy or someone to fill running lanes. All in all, the linebacker unit is playing seamlessly together. You would not think that there are so many new faces in that room. (Nick Harris)

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[Rockport]

Good to hear about both Liufau and Cooks.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

• All in all, the linebacker unit is playing seamlessly together. You would not think that there are so many new faces in that room. (Nick Harris)

This unit could be the most improved on the team....... a lot of young, fast, and hungry kids in that room