Practice Points: Observations against the Rams

[Rockport]

“Seat Belt Carson” continues to flash. Thank you Will McClay.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/practice-points-observations-against-the-rams

 

[big dog cowboy]

Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle have both gotten their share of first-team reps in training camp and, in the joint scrimmage against the Rams, Dowdle looked very good with his opportunities. That said, it might've been the best day of camp thus far for Elliott, who also benefited from cavernous run lanes, a nod to the improvement of the offensive line, but Elliott was decisive in his cuts and his burst was on display as well to hit those lanes and quickly make it to the second and, at times, to the third level of the defense.- (Patrik Walker)

Rico Dowdle had a strong day, including two big early runs in the team drills that got the crowd going. The middle of the offensive line with Brock Hoffman, Zack Martin and Tyler Smith also deserves credit for paving lanes, as well as T.J. Bass in some rotational work. - (Nick Harris)

I hope ya'll are ready to see the running game return this year. After the disaster last year, I have no doubt McCarthy spent some time into fixing it the last 6 months. What's the QB's best friend? A good running game.

 

[gimmesix]

I hope ya'll are ready to see the running game return this year. After the disaster last year, I have no doubt McCarthy spent some time into fixing it the last 6 months. What's the QB's best friend? A good running game.

Both backs looked good, and even Davis had some nice runs, but it's hard to say how much of that had to do with the defense not tackling to the ground.

 

[gimmesix]

The sixth receiver battle is interesting. Cropper, Johnson and Flournoy all showed up at times. A tie probably goes to the draft pick.

 

[rambo2]

I hope ya'll are ready to see the running game return this year. After the disaster last year, I have no doubt McCarthy spent some time into fixing it the last 6 months. What's the QB's best friend? A good running game.

They sure looked good against the Rams. Tyler Smith may be the best guard in football.

 

[rambo2]

The sixth receiver battle is interesting. Cropper, Johnson and Flournoy all showed up at times. A tie probably goes to the draft pick.

Flournoy looks like he makes it. Cropper should be on the team too.

 

[rambo2]

Both backs looked good, and even Davis had some nice runs, but it's hard to say how much of that had to do with the defense not tackling to the ground.

The rookie from Missouri looks good too. It will be interesting in the game on Sunday. He might break a long one if he gets some carries.

 

[Rockport]

I hope ya'll are ready to see the running game return this year. After the disaster last year, I have no doubt McCarthy spent some time into fixing it the last 6 months. What's the QB's best friend? A good running game.

I’m ready for sure.

 

[gimmesix]

Flournoy looks like he makes it. Cropper should be on the team too.

I just don't think there's room for both. Lamb (when he signs), Cooks, Tolbert, Brooks and Turpin are locks. Flournoy and Cropper would make seven. Don't think we short another position to do that.

 

[Mikexike]

The rams not having donald on the D line helps, But I feel that with a new center we will be happy with the run game. Tyler Biadasz was definitely the weak spot on the line, No power at the point of attack.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I hope ya'll are ready to see the running game return this year. After the disaster last year, I have no doubt McCarthy spent some time into fixing it the last 6 months. What's the QB's best friend? A good running game.

You really are buying this improved running game line arent you

 

[JBS]

Mazi continues to suck

But the people in here will tell you that he’s doing fine

 

[JBS]

You really are buying this improved running game line arent you

That guy will buy sand in the desert

 

[Rockport]

That guy will buy sand in the desert

 

[JBS]

You wish you could do that

 

[DoctorChicken]

Flournoy looks like he makes it. Cropper should be on the team too.

Flournoy is my pet cat from this draft class. He is such a physical receiver. He fights for jump balls the way Dez used to.

 

[Mikexike]

so do we want cropper or billy johnson???

 

[darthseinfeld]

That guy will buy sand in the desert

We saved our current starter at HB from and early retirement.

We also upgraded the OL buy replacing an All Pro with a rookie thats never played the left side. As well as replacing our OC with either his backup, or another rookie

Im pumped

 

[darthseinfeld]

so do we want cropper or billy johnson???

I like Cropper. He has a little upside to. Could be a #4 type at some point in his career

 

[JBS]

We saved our current starter at HB from and early retirement.

We also upgraded the OL buy replacing an All Pro with a rookie thats never played the left side. As well as replacing our OC with either his backup, or another rookie

Im pumped

And the doofus who put the run game together is still here!