Video: Rookie CB, Daron Bland, vs Broncos

[FaSho]

Kearse is a very good SS. Why would you want to replace him with a rookie?

I meant as his backup... lol

 

[DandyDon52]

Looks great overall and great in run support and tackling. Did get beat a few times, but the QB didnt make the perfect pass like they did with Thomas.

that is what I saw too, he reads good with quick response, and seems to like getting in on the tackle.
So yeah he looks good, which means dallas will cut him or put him on PS, as they like their guys lol.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Can we STOP saying he was UDFA already? Round 5, pick 167

Oops, my bad. Still not bad for a 5th. Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse Meeee....

 

[Teague31]

He’s a lock for the 53. That would make 6 corners (not counting Goodwin). Wonder what we could get for Lewis in a trade? I’d love to move Wright but no one would want him.

 

[Bermystar12]

Oops, my bad. Still not bad for a 5th. Excuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse Meeee....

Haha you good. And your point stands. I would have been pleased with a 1st rd draft pick flashing like he did in ps game 1. He did well for himself.

 

[AsthmaField]

Having gone back and watched the game some more, Bland was even better than I thought. He was clearly the best defender out on the field with all those guys fighting for a job. It looks like he gave up two catches for about 2 yards. His tackling was good and crisp, and he was physical getting off of blocks.

He looks like a really good prospect for even the early rounds. I don’t see any way he doesn’t make the 53. Picks like him are what you hope for in the later rounds.

 

[dogberry]

CB, slot CB, FS, SS, and the new (to me) Hybrid S/LB?

Is there any other DB type?

What is Bland?

 

[Cowpolk]

He is a Cowboy so he sucks I know this because I have read it here

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Dude played really good for an UDFA playing in the first preseason game.

He’s athletic, fluid for his size, plays under control, and is physical. We don’t know yet but he could really be a find, based on the reports out of camp and how he looked in his first game.

‘He could actually push a drafted corner off the 53 if he keeps it up.

He got drafted in the 5th.

 

[reddyuta]

i dont think Joseph is a lock to make the 53,his disastrous offseason and lackluster play may doom him.

 

[stiletto]

Everyone that went to camp says he has been better and more consistent than Wright and the Rapper. Took it with a grain of salt but he did look better than those two guys overall. Ways to go though.

 

[Verdict]

The day they drafted this guy I said I hope they put him at FS. He could be our Earl Thomas at safety...Not a big hitter, but understands the game and plays with the instinct to make a difference.

Damn I hate being right all the time.

Yes. Being right so often is exhausting!!!

 

[Verdict]

i dont think Joseph is a lock to make the 53,his disastrous offseason and lackluster play may doom him.

I hope that they cut Joseph just to show the second round picks in the future that we mean business.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

While watching the game, the sound was down and I kept wondering why Brown was still out there. Number 30 was definitely making plays and represe ting. Wright in particular was toast.

 

[G2]

Bland was thrown at 7 times, 2 completions for 2 yards. Solid game.

 

[Motorola]

Bland was thrown at 7 times, 2 completions for 2 yards. Solid game.

Looking forward to see if his good play continues in the joint practices this week and Saturday against the Chargers.

 

[Jipper]

We are going to be deep on defense…..might finally make it fun to watch that side of the ball!

 

[G2]

Looking forward to see if his good play continues in the joint practices this week and Saturday against the Chargers.

Me too, I like his instincts. I'm trying to not get too excited though, I thought Canady was going to pan out.

 

[Bermystar12]

Having gone back and watched the game some more, Bland was even better than I thought. He was clearly the best defender out on the field with all those guys fighting for a job. It looks like he gave up two catches for about 2 yards. His tackling was good and crisp, and he was physical getting off of blocks.

He looks like a really good prospect for even the early rounds. I don’t see any way he doesn’t make the 53. Picks like him are what you hope for in the later rounds.

I watched a few times myself and would be happy with that performance out of a first round DB his first time under the big lights. He played like hee wanted it, and he played sound. Read, react and blow stuff up!