Rookie to watch: CB Alan Ball

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Interesting tidbit in Eatman's July 9 article. I know most of us thought CB Courtney Brown would be getting attention but it appears Ball has shown enough to attract attention; Ball participated in all the OTAs & minicamps. Brown was unable to attend any of the OTAs since he was stuck at his school until he finished all his exams the day before the final minicamp. So Brown's got a lot of catching up to do once TC starts but both need time to develop. Look forward to hearing/watching both players as they attempt to beat out Reeves and/or Nate Jones.


Rookie To Watch: Alan Ball
The Cowboys drafted two cornerbacks in the seventh round, just like in 2004 when they added Nate Jones and Jacques Reeves. Who knew both would stick around for three seasons and be reporting for their fourth camp?
But those two vets will get a strong push to claim the final cornerback spots from rookies Courtney Brown and Alan Ball, who was rather impressive over the summer. Ball, a second-team All-Big 10 pick last season at Illinois, matches up well against NFL receivers with his 6-1, 182-pound frame. Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart said, "I really, really like Ball as a young guy. He's showed us some good things already."
 
sago1;1548038 said:
But those two vets will get a strong push to claim the final cornerback spots from rookies Courtney Brown and Alan Ball, who was rather impressive over the summer. Ball, a second-team All-Big 10 pick last season at Illinois, matches up well against NFL receivers with his 6-1, 182-pound frame. Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart said, "I really, really like Ball as a young guy. He's showed us some good things already."

Wow, quotes from assistant coach's, life is good post Parcels.
 
Jarv;1548054 said:
Wow, quotes from assistant coach's, life is good post Parcels.

Or, more cheese for a player to eat.....
 
Lets not get out the anointing oil. Oh wait...

I hope we churn the bottom of the roster, except for Tyson Thompson, so we can see what the young guys offer. Studs or duds, Reeves and Jones are solid, but not studs - so it would be a risk letting them go on the hopes these two youngsters can pan out to be better.
 
I still think Courtney Brown will show a lot in TC....he didn't have a chance in mini camps because of school...cant wait 2 hear from him
 
CrazyCowboy;1548050 said:
Training camp will sort all the hype out.


I don't see how he makes the final cut. Lets be honest.

Way too many quality corners were passed in favor of the kicker, FB, and Stan"back."
 

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