Twitter Uodates from Practice Day 2

[Staxxxx]

Bryan Broaddus
Martellus is sticking to his story that he hurt his ankle while catching passes at Valley Ranch. Said that he was working on jump balls?
8 minutes ago via web

Practice is over for the morning....heading for the field to visit with players and coaches...
33 minutes ago via web

Say what you want about Patrick Crayton, he just continues to make plays for Tony Romo. Can this team afford to let him go?
36 minutes ago via web

Steve Octavien has been super productive in practice today. He is in a battle with Brandon Williams for that back up, rush linebacker.
40 minutes ago via web

I know that DeMarcus Ware is a pro bowl player but Robert Brewster has yet to lay a hand on his as a blocker. Inside or out, doesnt matter.
44 minutes ago via web

Just watched Leonard Davis try to pull to his right, able to get outside but needs to finish his block, didnt block anyone.
about 1 hour ago via web

Scouts told me that Sean Lissemore was a strong player. He just showed me why when he used his power to play off Will Barker's block.
about 1 hour ago via web

Back up Center Travis Bright has his hands full with Jay Ratliff today. Ratliff's quickness is a little too much for him.
about 1 hour ago via web

Its impressive how much separation that Bryant is able to create when he runs his crossing routes. Explosive.
about 1 hour ago via web

Deon Anderson doing a nice job as a point of attack blocker today. Cant be a 50 - 50 blocker here. Last season thought he struggled here.
about 1 hour ago via web

James attacking blocks. First defense bringing it to the second offensive line.
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Holland and Barron opening some nice holes on the left side. Choice running with a purpose.
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Barber looks quick in the 9 on 7 drill. Hitting the holes much better.
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

In the 3 Wide set, Austin plays the slot which will be a nightmare for defensive coordinators because Garrett can move him all over.
about 2 hours ago via web

Jason Garrett is working on his 3 Wide package vs air this morning. This means that we will see it at some point vs the defense today.
about 2 hours ago via web

One of the most important positions on a team is the snapper. Scott Sicko trying to maybe take LP Ladouceur's job has been very poor so far
about 2 hours ago via web


Josh Ellis
Dez is lovin this...he's jacked up during practice, clapping after Roy makes a catch. Last one to left field signing autographs.
1 minute ago via web

Diving catch by Dez downfield, with Jenkins right on his hip. Well placed throw by Kitna.
36 minutes ago via Twitterrific

Kitna was just stripped by Ware coming from his right. He's seemed a little slow to make decisions, but pressure has been an issue.
44 minutes ago via Twitterrific

In a press coverage drill Terence Newman just shut down Dez. He got nowhere.
about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

Deon Anderson had his helmet knocked off while lead blocking in a 9-on-9 I side run drill, kept going and ended up jawing with Bradie James.
about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

RT @TheAlistGroup Have Jerry watch The Blind Side. Maybe he will get us a Left Tackle.> Yes, only then will he realize the importance.
about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific in reply to TheAlistGroup

After offseason knee surgery, Keith Brooking is getting this morning's session off.
about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

@derekeagleton says I'm being an alarmist by tweeting about Free getting beat yesterday. I think he just gave up a sack during stretching.


Rob Phillips
For those curious about Jon Kitna's mobility, he still has some. Eluded immediate edge pressure from Ware and fired a short completion.
about 1 hour ago via web

Team work: nice series for offense 1's vs. defense 2's. Romo hits Dez on crossing route, Crayton at sideline. Barber had huge hole up middle
about 1 hour ago via web

Marty B sighting: He's on the field in workout clothes. 'Boys expect him to miss at least a couple days, but it's only a sprained ankle.
about 1 hour ago via web

Quick reminder: Talkin' Cowboys will push back to 1:30-2:30 p.m. (CT) on two-a-days, starting today here in SA.
about 1 hour ago via web


Calvin Watkins
Tony Romo was 3-5 passing on the 11-11. Roy had a dropped pass that hurt.
32 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Marion Barber talking smack to the defense "Get off the field."
44 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

The left knee brace on stephen hodge is the biggest I've ever seen
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

We have 4 absences after taking attendance: Brooking, Bennett, Owusu-Ansah and Washington.
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

We think keith brooking will miss 1 practice today
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Cowboys sign Texas Tech's Brandon Sharpe: SAN ANTONIO -- For the second consecutive day the Cowboys made a roster m... http://es.pn/9j0eTg
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed

MRI says no further damage on Bennett ankle: SAN ANTONIO -- The MRI on the left ankle of tight end Martellus Bennet... http://es.pn/cf2Hcf
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed

Sam Hurd has returned to practice and is working on sp. teams. Newly signed LB Brandon Sharpe is here wearing No. 54.
about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Full pads today for Cowboys in Day 2 of practice.
about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

Cowboys will not sign Jay Moore and instead pick up Brandon Sharpe a rush end
about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®


Tim MacMahon
Dez Bryant was last to leave the practice field again. Seems he talked to every reporter here, then made lap around field high-fiving fans.
8 minutes ago via web

Ruh-roh, Rowdy's loose at the Alamodome. He's cruising the sideline in a flatbed golf cart while special teamers stretch.
about 2 hours ago via web

Dez again was on the practice field bright & early catching balls from 4th-string QB. Bryant got fans involved, tossing ball into stands.
about 2 hours ago via web


Recommended #Cowboys reading: Scout's Eye by @BryanBroaddus. It's a daily feature of his observations from practice. http://es.pn/dq7uxN
about 2 hours ago via web

RT @espncowboysblog MRI says no further damage on Bennett ankle - http://es.pn/9c5gnf
about 3 hours ago via web

 

[RS12]

Scouts told me that Sean Lissemore was a strong player. He just showed me why when he used his power to play off Will Barker's block.
about 1 hour ago via web

Love to see this guy make it.

 

[Staxxxx]

Bryan Broaddus
Give round one to Linebacker Steve Octavien over Brandon Williams. Octavien played with some juice in his game. Hard to block.
27 minutes ago via web

Jay Ratliff was playing like his off season elbow surgeries were a success. He showed no ill effect in his ability to shed blockers.
31 minutes ago via web

Didnt like the way that Tackle Robert Brewster looked today, Played with no power or punch. Had a hard time setting his feet.
34 minutes ago via web

 

[QT]

I can't believe there were some people didn't want us to draft Dez. I love me some Dez!

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Geez, Brewster is basically a rookie. Sure, he knows the plays, so he's farther ahead than your typical rookie. But he hasn't seen D-Ware speed before. That would take anyone some time to adjust to.

Speaking of tackles, I wonder how Young looks so far? Jerry said they really liked him in OTAs.

 

[Muhast]

I doubt we will see Hodge ever play a single play for us.

 

[AsthmaField]

Steve Octavien has been super productive in practice today. He is in a battle with Brandon Williams for that back up, rush linebacker.

This is a guy that I've liked since we picked him up. I think he brings intensity and speed to a defense plus, he's good on special teams. But, with the influx of new LBs the team has had over the past couple of year's, I kind of figured his time was probably at an end.

However, if he continues to make plays like that, he might still make it. Not all LBs do well on special teams, so that might give him an edge too.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Brewster should get better as camp continues, he didn't play at all in 2009.

 

[CATCH17]

Do they only have 1 practice today?

 

[Go Big D!]

Bryan Broaddus
Martellus is sticking to his story that he hurt his ankle while catching passes at Valley Ranch. Said that he was working on jump balls?
8 minutes ago via web

Is he insinuating that Martellus isn't being completely honest? The guys on the Lunch Break confirmed that the injury happened at Valley Ranch but the trainers were not there since they already headed to camp. He did go to a doctor to get checked out but he wasn't able to get with the Cowboys' trainers until now.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Do they only have 1 practice today?

No they will practice again later in the afternoon... They won't be in pads.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Is he insinuating that Martellus isn't being completely honest? The guys on the Lunch Break confirmed that the injury happened at Valley Ranch but the trainers were not there since they already headed to camp. He did go to a doctor to get checked out but he wasn't able to get with the Cowboys' trainers until now.

Sure sounds like he is. And good news from the Lunch Break. Those guys always have some nuggets that you don't hear anywhere else.

 

[28 Joker]

In a press coverage drill Terence Newman just shut down Dez. He got nowhere.
about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

Can I get a Ric Flair...

woooooooo!

 

[Muhast]

In a press coverage drill Terence Newman just shut down Dez. He got nowhere.
about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

Can I get a Ric Flair...

woooooooo!

Dez Bryant must suck then b/c Newman is terrible and we couldn't even get a 7th round pick for him

 

[Bluefin]

This is a guy that I've liked since we picked him up. I think he brings intensity and speed to a defense plus, he's good on special teams. But, with the influx of new LBs the team has had over the past couple of year's, I kind of figured his time was probably at an end.

However, if he continues to make plays like that, he might still make it. Not all LBs do well on special teams, so that might give him an edge too.

Last I heard, the staff was moving Steve Octavien to inside linebacker and here Bryan Braoddus has him competing with Brandon Williams to be the thrid outside linebacker.

Did Victor Butler fall off the face of the earth?

I don't think Octavien is competing for playing time at OLB this year, that just isn't in the cards. He didn't see a snap there last season even with Williams on IR.

Octavien's ticket to remain on the 53 is still special teams, IMO, that's where he outperformed Jason Williams and Curtis Johnson last year.

 

[AsthmaField]

Last I heard, the staff was moving Steve Octavien to inside linebacker and here Bryan Braoddus has him competing with Brandon Williams to be the thrid outside linebacker.

Did Victor Butler fall off the face of the earth?

I don't think Octavien is competing for playing time at OLB this year, that just isn't in the cards. He didn't see a snap there last season even with Williams on IR.

Octavien's ticket to remain on the 53 is still special teams, IMO, that's where he outperformed Jason Williams and Curtis Johnson last year.

Yeah, I heard that (move to ILB) as well. IMO, in Wade Phillips' defense, Octavien is built more like an ILB anyway. I was surprised that they had him outside last season.

However, James Harrison did well for the Steelers at OLB, and he is about the same size and build as Octavien... so what do I know?

I really do like the guy and I think he could be very good at ILB for us, but with K. Brooking, B. James, J. Williams, and S. Lee ahead of him, I don't know how much chance he has of making the team.

I suppose with Octavien playing well on special teams, if Wade likes him enough, he will find a spot for him. A lot of 34 teams do end up keeping 9 LBs, so it definitely can happen.

1) D. Ware
2) A. Spencer
3) K. Brooking
4) B. James
5) B. Williams
6) V. Butler
7) S. Lee
8) J. Williams
9) S. Octavien

That looks like a really good LB corps to me!

 

[Staxxxx]

BryanBroaddus
Yesterday Kicker David Buehler only had 2 opportunties to attempts field goals. I was told that this afternoon, he will get much more work.
2 minutes ago via web

espn_macmahon
Live from the Alamodome III: Practice gets going at 3:15 and so does our chat. Click here to join. http://es.pn/bhkQQ2
4 minutes ago via twitterfeed

calvinwatkins
Cowboys will have a pass happy 2 practice.
4 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

calvinwatkins
Wade Phillips on Leonard Davis having a down 09: "no a lot of people were down in front of him"
5 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

DavidSmoak
Wade just said Felix Jones is heavier than Marion Barber. Who would have won that bet?
19 minutes ago via TweetDeck

DavidSmoak
Sounds like a lot of players, including Coach Wade have lost weight during the off-season. Making me feel guilty.
20 minutes ago via TweetDeck

calvinwatkins
Wade Phillips said Mike Jenkins can play press or off anytime he wants.
21 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

DavidSmoak
Wade very complimentary of Mike Jenkins. Very coachable.
21 minutes ago via TweetDeck

calvinwatkins
Wade Phillips said RBs Barber and Felix Jones look good plenty of quickness
23 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

DavidSmoak
Wade in favor of the Umpire being moved to offensive side of the ball.
24 minutes ago via TweetDeck

calvinwatkins
Josh Brent will miss 2 practice with broken ring finger and Brandon Williams will also miss 2. KBrooking will return
25 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

derekeagleton
Players mentioned by Wade when asked who stood out n morning practice: Dez, Barber, Felix, Leonard Davis, Vic Butler & Brandon Williams.
26 minutes ago via Echofon

DavidSmoak
I've heard two cell phones go off during Wade's press conference. In the days of Parcells that would have been a fine. Not really.
26 minutes ago via TweetDeck

toddarcher
Rookie nose tackle Josh Brent broke his ring finger Sunday morning and won't practice today. Cast it up and back soon
27 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

derekeagleton
Josh Brent broke his finger in this morning's practice. Wade says he may miss practice this afternoon, but should be back soon with a cast.
28 minutes ago via Echofon

DavidSmoak
Cowboys rookie Josh Brent broke his ring finger this morning. Should practice today.
28 minutes ago via TweetDeck

DavidSmoak
Wade mentioned Barber's weight loss making a difference. Brooking should practice this afternoon. Held out this AM for precautionary reasons
29 minutes ago via TweetDeck

DavidSmoak
At the Wade Phillips press conference. Mentioned younger players Victor Butler, Brandon Williams, Sean Lee and of course Dez Bryant.
31 minutes ago via TweetDeck

espn_nfceast
Live chat from Cowboys camp - http://es.pn/9VNum5
37 minutes ago via API

clarencehilljr
Bennett talks about his injury http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/cowboys/2010/07/bennett-talks-about-his-injury.html
about 1 hour ago via TypePad

espn_macmahon
RT @MilesAustinIII I'm stickin to the script like lint on denim, mama said if the rules ain't bent, don't bend em' - wayne
about 1 hour ago via web

stevebo72
On my way to the 2nd practice
about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®

DCStarJEllis
Line 'o the day from a random in the hallway... "Who's running this camp, Jerry Jones or Jenny Craig?" Wade and Nate Newton are way slimmer.
about 1 hour ago via web

espn_macmahon
Jenkins: I'm trying to catch Newman: SAN ANTONIO – Mike Jenkins doesn’t have to compete for a starting job this sea... http://es.pn/aHIlTh
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed

cowboysbuzztap
Blogging The Boys >> Cowboys Camp Report 2: The First and Last Draftee Move Up http://buzztap.com/-S7KZJ0
about 2 hours ago via buzztap

cowboysbuzztap
Dallas Cowboys (Official Site) >> Mid-Day Report http://buzztap.com/-KuP42S
about 2 hours ago via buzztap

MilesAustinIII
I'm stickin to the script like lint on denim, mama said if the rules ain't bent, don't bend em' - wayne
about 2 hours ago via UberTwitter

TheCowboysTimes
20 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Pictures: San Antonio, Day One http://goo.gl/fb/8UqFT
about 2 hours ago via Google


CowboysDotCom
Players Put On Pads For First Time: After running through minicamp and the first day of training camp, it's finall... http://******/bdZQE4
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed

Cowboys_News
Martellus Bennett out of Dallas Cowboys NFL Training Camp http://******/cQPbTr
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed

dallascowboys
Players Put On Pads For First Time: After running through minicamp and the first day of training camp, it's fin.. http://******/bdZQE4
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed

CowboysDotCom
Bennett Expects Quick Recovery: Martellus Bennett missed another practice with an ankle sprain, but did make a sid... http://******/d2crTM
about 2 hours ago via twitterfeed


espn_macmahon
Dez: 'My job to make Romo believe in me': SAN ANTONIO – Dez Bryant is determined to make an immediate impact. That ... http://es.pn/diXsK0
about 3 hours ago via twitterfeed

KungFuAstronaut
#RootForTheCowboys or be forced to live with two left feet and two right hands!!
about 3 hours ago via Echofon

KungFuAstronaut
Nap, treatment, then workout.
about 3 hours ago via Echofon

dallascowboys
Bennett Expects Quick Recovery: Martellus Bennett missed another practice with an ankle sprain, but did make a .. http://******/d2crTM
about 3 hours ago via twitterfeed

dallascowboys
Practice Hits: July 25, A.M.: Some brief observations from today's first pads practice. I'll try to pass these .. http://******/aF4hCK
about 3 hours ago via twitterfeed

cowboysbuzztap
Cowboys Corner >> A svelte Nate Newton http://buzztap.com/-C3t6Ax
about 3 hours ago via buzztap

calvinwatkins
Cowboys practice report: Day 2, Pt. I: SAN ANTONIO -- The Cowboys began the first of seven two-a-day practices at t... http://es.pn/a3JZTZ
about 3 hours ago via twitterfeed


clarencehilljr
A svelte Nate Newton http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/cowboys/2010/07/a-svelte-nate-newton.html
about 3 hours ago via TypePad

dmn_cowboys
Cowboys glad to be back in pads: The first day of wearing pads in training camp is like the first day of scho... http://dallasne.ws/9q7xEO
about 3 hours ago via twitterfeed

Mr4thAndLong
Not gonna lie...... I wanna go to a Nascar race. Maybe ill put that on my buck list next year.
about 3 hours ago via mobile web

espn_macmahon
'Business-like' Marty B will be back soon: SAN ANTONIO – Tight end Martellus Bennett, the star of training camp las... http://es.pn/a3zxwk
about 3 hours ago via twitterfeed

Mr4thAndLong
Dez found the remote!!!! Yesssssss! Now I can turn and watch something other then nascar and fall asleep
about 3 hours ago via mobile web

CowboysDotCom
Practice Hits: July 25, A.M.: Some brief observations from today's first pads practice. I'll try to pass these alo... http://******/aF4hCK
about 3 hours ago via twitterfeed

Mr4thAndLong
And I'm not lazy. The Tv won't turn without the remote!!!
about 3 hours ago via mobile web

Mr4thAndLong
*Watch
about 3 hours ago via mobile web

Mr4thAndLong
WHERE IS THE REMOTE!!!!!!! Grrrrrr. I know Dez Lost it!!!!! I guess I gotta was Nascar!
about 3 hours ago via mobile web

Mr4thAndLong
Practice #1 was grrreat.... Lunch the rest b4 practice #2. BBQ chicken salad 4 lunch. Mmmmmm
about 3 hours ago via mobile web

cowboysbuzztap
Cowboys Gab >> Bennett Should be Back Soon From Ankle Injury http://buzztap.com/-5dF4iZ
about 4 hours ago via buzztap


robphillips3
Eliminating emotion a mental aspect Buehler is working on w/ consultant Chris Boniol.
about 4 hours ago via web

robphillips3

Media had good chat w/ Buehler. I asked him about curtailing his emotion; he said in HS he missed a PAT b/c he was so excited after a TD.
about 4 hours ago via web

 

[speedkilz88]

Geez, Brewster is basically a rookie. Sure, he knows the plays, so he's farther ahead than your typical rookie. But he hasn't seen D-Ware speed before. That would take anyone some time to adjust to.

Speaking of tackles, I wonder how Young looks so far? Jerry said they really liked him in OTAs.

Yeah, if he was getting beat by multiple players other than our all pro type starters then you might have call to be a little worried.

 

[Staxxxx]

Yeah, if he was getting beat by multiple players other than our all pro type starters then you might have call to be a little worried.

Here's what Vela had to say about Brewster's practice. http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2010/7/25/1587057/cowboys-camp-report-2-the-first

My vantage point gave me a solid look at 2nd year man Robert Brewster, who mans the right tackle spot behind Marc Colombo. Brewster handled the power rushers effectively, though he did yield a bit too much ground to Marcus Spears on an early rep. Brewster was caught in no-man's land, however, when Ware started hard upfield, then planted his left foot and countered hard inside the youngster. Brewster was left flat-footed, but I've seen many veterans left flailing by this move. I'd like to see more reps from Brewster,but he doesnt' look overmatched here. RT was his primary position at Ball State, and the Cowboys seem to have settled Brewster here for the time being.

 

[Apollo Creed]

Felix heavier than Barber? MBIII must really want to silence the critics this year.

Mike Jenkins is going to have a huge year this year, with the amount of pressure we're going to generate, and it seemed last year he kept getting better and better. I like that he is taking the game seriously and recognizing his talents.