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Kyle Bosworth had been practicing with the offense in short-yardage and goal-line situations for a few weeks, but it wasn't until Sunday that he got to play on that side of the ball. Bosworth, who makes his living as a linebacker, got to play three snaps at fullback against the Commanders.
It's the first time the Plano West graduate has been on offense since high school.
"It was a great experience," Bosworth said. "It’s been a long time since I’ve played fullback. I know they want me to be versatile and as a utility player as possible. It was just the next step in the process. It was really exciting I got the three plays."
The Cowboys lack a true fullback on their roster after cutting Lawrence Vickers in the off-season. Bosworth is a perfect fit in the team's jumbo package, which also utilizes an extra offensive tackle in Jermey Parnell.
"I think we had three short-yardage plays in the game, and he did a good job," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said of Bosworth. "He’s learning. He hasn’t really done it before. But I thought one was particularly good. I thought a couple of other runs were OK. I think he’s just learning how to do it. He’s not afraid to stick his nose in there. We know that. That’s a positive thing."
The Cowboys converted on all three plays Bosworth played. DeMarco Murray had a 1-yard run on third-and-one on the fourth snap of the game. On the Cowboys' second drive, Murray followed Bosworth into the hole for a 2-yard gain on third-and-one. Then, on their third drive, Phillip Tanner gained 2 yards on a third-and-1 behind Bosworth.
"I was pleased with the second and third [plays]," Bosworth said. "The first one could have been better. But I was 3-for-3 in getting the first downs, so that’s good."
Bosworth laughed when asked if he'd start lobbying to get a pass thrown his way.
"Man, I have great hands," he said. "I know coach throws me a lot of balls when we’re in scout team and stuff like that, and I haven’t dropped one yet. Knock on wood. But progression. I hope that comes, because that would be just unbelievable. But in time. I’m good with blocking right now."
Bosworth played three plays on offense, 19 on special teams and none on defense against the Commanders.
-- Charean Williams
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It's the first time the Plano West graduate has been on offense since high school.
"It was a great experience," Bosworth said. "It’s been a long time since I’ve played fullback. I know they want me to be versatile and as a utility player as possible. It was just the next step in the process. It was really exciting I got the three plays."
The Cowboys lack a true fullback on their roster after cutting Lawrence Vickers in the off-season. Bosworth is a perfect fit in the team's jumbo package, which also utilizes an extra offensive tackle in Jermey Parnell.
"I think we had three short-yardage plays in the game, and he did a good job," Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said of Bosworth. "He’s learning. He hasn’t really done it before. But I thought one was particularly good. I thought a couple of other runs were OK. I think he’s just learning how to do it. He’s not afraid to stick his nose in there. We know that. That’s a positive thing."
The Cowboys converted on all three plays Bosworth played. DeMarco Murray had a 1-yard run on third-and-one on the fourth snap of the game. On the Cowboys' second drive, Murray followed Bosworth into the hole for a 2-yard gain on third-and-one. Then, on their third drive, Phillip Tanner gained 2 yards on a third-and-1 behind Bosworth.
"I was pleased with the second and third [plays]," Bosworth said. "The first one could have been better. But I was 3-for-3 in getting the first downs, so that’s good."
Bosworth laughed when asked if he'd start lobbying to get a pass thrown his way.
"Man, I have great hands," he said. "I know coach throws me a lot of balls when we’re in scout team and stuff like that, and I haven’t dropped one yet. Knock on wood. But progression. I hope that comes, because that would be just unbelievable. But in time. I’m good with blocking right now."
Bosworth played three plays on offense, 19 on special teams and none on defense against the Commanders.
-- Charean Williams
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