Cowboys Camp Day 15 Observations

Check out this link to Dallas Morning News, has a summary of events from Day 15 Cowboys Training Camp......

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Blogging The Boys

Bloggintheboys.com does a great job covering the Cowboys Training Camp...... here's some links to their site and stories from the day:

• pro football focus grades dallas cowboys hall of fame game performance
• dallas cowboys start fast again in oakland raiders tony romo bill callahan
• dallas cowboys in praise of jason witten from lacerated spleens to option routes
• jason garrett dallas cowboys 2013 training camp hot seat jerry jones
• Random Thoughts From Cowboys 2013 Training Camp: The Physical Nature Of The Game
• cowboys training camp report practice number thirteen: a crisp day in

Bryan Broaddus on Cowboys Wide Receivers

Ex-scout Bryan Broaddus joined G-Bag Nation on 105.3 FM The Fan last week. Here are some highlights.

On if Terrance Williams looks like a No. 3 wide receiver:
“They’re putting a lot of responsibility on him. I’m really looking forward to tonight because he had extensive burn with the ones. How did he do? How did he matchup? I’ll tell you what, I think he’s a kid that’s very hard on himself. If things go badly for him, he needs to put that past him and then go on to the next thing. Again, that’s something he’s going to have to learn. But he’s been a highly successful receiver at Baylor, and he’s come out here and for the most part, he’s done a nice job of keeping Harris and Beasley and those guys at arms length right now.”

On the young wide receivers on the team:
“Do they carry five? Do they carry six? (Eric) Rogers is a guy that in the 1-on-1 period, you’ll get to see him make some plays. You’ll see (Anthony) Armstrong make some plays. With Armstrong, it’s about quickness. With Rogers, it’s about vertical player because he’s not quick. Anytime the ball goes above his head, he’s able to do that. These guys are fighting for spots, (Cole) Beasley, if you look at (Dwayne) Harris. It looks like they’ve plugged in (Terrance) Williams as the third receiver but will he hit that rookie wall? Will things all of a sudden be hard for him? Will someone go past him? That’s still something that needs to be talked about and debated over the next several weeks.”

Monte Kiffin Funny Line

I guess this morning is the day of funny one liners..... next up, Monte Kiffin:

His approach with players:
“I call it hard coaching, hard love,’’ Kiffin said. “People will say, ‘hey, you’re a good guy. You’re doing great.’
“You ain’t doing great. We’ve got to get better.’’

NFL Training Camp Thoughts

Few random thoughts on NFL training camps now that all of the teams have reported.

• Dallas Cowboys had a day off yesterday (Thursday 7/25).  With the new CBA rules, teams have to take a day off after five consecutive training camp days.  Since the Cowboys reported early to camp, due to their participation in the "extra" pre-season game, Hall of Fame Game, Thursday marked their day for rest.  By some of the comments made by Cowboys players, is was a welcomed sight.  However, I'm sure some of the "old school" players that are now retired look at today's players as too pampered.
• Percy Harvin injured his hip during conditioning prior to camp and may require surgery.  He is seeking a second opinion.
• Matt Ryan got a 5 year extension worth over $100 Million Dollars.  Of course TV commentators made no derogatory remarks over his contract like they did Tony Romo's extension.  Not sure why, last time I checked they both had the same number of Superbowl Wins.
• BillaCheat and Brady continued to respond by not really saying anything about the Hernandez issue due to "this is a legal issue and I can not comment".
• Andy Reid looked energized and ready to go in his all Red Attire.  From a fantasy football perspective I am interested to see what Reid does with Jamal Charles.

The Dez Train Continues On

Dez is all the rage now in Cowboys training camp.  Hopefully this can carry over into the season.

Dez Dominates - Dallas Morning News

Dez Story - FW Star-Telegram

and another one from Star-Telegram...Dez

Jason Garrett Video

Due to Peter King's bias against the Cowboys, I hate to promote his new MMQB, but I think every Cowboys fan should watch this video.  Excellent inside view of Jason Garrett and the opening Training Camp speech to the team.  

Click HERE to take you to a Star-Telegram blog to watch the video so you don't have to go to MMQB and give Peter "The Cowboys Hater" King more hits.

DWare Better than Before? Scary

Article from Star-Telegram with some comments, particularly from Sean Lee, who says DeMarcus Ware could even be better this year.  While DWare doesn't get a lot of media attention, keep in mind that he reached 100 sacks quicker in his career second only to Reggie White. So to say he could even be better this year, well that's kinda scary.  Should make Tyson Smith (RT) well practiced for opposing teams.  Kinda like swinging two bats on the on deck circle.  Opposing DE will seem easy.

DeMarcus Ware Getting Better

Battle at Running Back Already Heating Up

It's just day 1 of training camp, but look what rabblerousr at "Blogging The Boys" had to say about Lance Dunbar.  I have read similar points from other observers.  Here's the link to the whole article by rabblerousr if you are interested, great writeup on the first day of practice...Bloggingtheboys rabblerousr day 1 training camp writeup

Player of the Day: Lance Dunbar. Not only did Dunbar (somewhat surprisingly) take second-team snaps, he backed up his depth chart status by often looking like the quickest guy on the field. More importantly, he showed a gift for finding a hole and shooting through it before it closed. Going into the season, many observers thought that Joseph Randle would be Murray's backup, with Dunbar serving as the third down back. Today's practice suggested a new possibility: Dunbar as the backup and the bigger Randle as the third-down back.

Football Has Begun

Football has begun, well sorta.  Cowboys and Dolphins reported to training camp over the weekend as these two teams will play each other in the first/early pre-season Hall of Fame Game.

Some quick hits from the first day of Cowboys Training Camp:

• Romo Back Injury/Cyst is very concerning.. Romo Back Problem

• First Round Draft Pick Travis Frederick looking good...Frederick Shotgun Snaps On Target

• Can't even get past the conditioning test without significant injuries already occurring with Tyrone Crawford out for the season with an Achilles Tear...Crawford Out

• Ratliff already sitting on the sidelines like last year, personal opinion, time to cut ties with this one.  If you can't get on the field then you don't belong on the team..."The Rat" picks up where last year ended

These are just a few, we'll keep a close eye on all things Cowboys and also begin more general NFL news and especially Fantasy Football News and Opinions as the preseason unfolds.  Can't wait, this is going to be a great season!

Peter King's New MMQB Website....

Peter King Loves the Cowboys when it Help promote his new website....

OMG - Peter King's Inaugural website MMQB is using two different Dallas Cowboys headlines on the front page of ccnsi.com......

PeterKINGMONDAY MORNING QB A new day: Jason Garrett wants to establish a new Cowboys identity.

AND
MMQB: Starting in the Cowboys' inner sanctum

Who saw that coming???  Oh yea, I did last week.  But I do stand corrected, I said Mr. King (lover of all things Patriots and Giants, hater of all things Cowboys, except when it helps to promote his new website) would use a Cowboy Headline...singular, he is actually using two different Cowboys headlines including a picture of Jason Garrett at Training Camp to get the clicks a coming.
Well one thing you can say about King, he is predictable. 

For reference, to the post above, here's what I posted on the MMQB comments section last week.....

 

So Mr. King who hates the Cowboys, is critical of the players, critical of the management, critical of the new stadium and in general as most northeast liberal elites commonly are, hates the Cowboys...... Just coincidentally is going to Cowboys Training camp the weekend before his new MMQB website starts??? Really, of course the reason is because the Cowboys are starting their camp early, so it is logical that he would start there first.... LOL.  Detroit, which he loves, is also starting early, why not visit there first so the headlines on the first MMQB post on the new website would feature Lions stories??
Of course the answer is, there is no coincidence.  Cowboys are #1 on the Forbes list and they always draw interest.  So by being able to put "Cowboys" somewhere in the headlines of the new MMBQ inaugural post he will draw more interest and more hits.  Even though he hates the Cowboys, he loves how they help him.  Hypocrite.

Cowboys Training Camp Schedule

We finally move away from the dark side of the moon.  Due to their participation in the Hall of Fame Pre-Season Game, the Dallas Cowboys are the first team to report to training camp.  Players started arriving in Oxnard California today, Friday July 19th with training to begin on Sunday July 21st.

That's right, it's starting to look a lot like Christmas...I mean Football.  Here is the Dallas Cowboys Training Camp schedule as currently posted.  Practices times tend to fluctuate periodically throughout the pre-season as coaches adjust schedules.

DALLAS COWBOYS TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE

Date	Time / Action
Saturday, July 20th	12:00 p.m. - Camp Opening Press Conference
Sunday, July 21st	10:30 a.m. - First Walk-Thru
Sunday, July 21st	12:00 p.m. - Jason Garrett Press Conference
Sunday, July 21st	4:00 p.m. – First Team Practice
Monday, July 22nd	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Tuesday, July 23rd	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Wednesday, July 24th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Thursday, July 25th	No Practice
Friday, July 26th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Saturday, July 27th	2:30 p.m. – Practice
Sunday, July 28th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Monday, July 29th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Tuesday, July 30th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Wednesday, July 31st	No Practice
Thursday, August 1st	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Friday, August 2nd	5:15 p.m. – Practice
Saturday, August 3rd	Team Travel to Canton, OH
Sunday, August 4th	No practice – Preseason Game –Dallas vs. Miami (7:00 PM CST)
Monday, August 5th	No Practice
Tuesday, August 6th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Wednesday, August 7th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Thursday, August 8th	Team Travel to Oakland, CA
Friday, August 9th	No practice – Preseason Game –Dallas vs. Oakland (9:00PM CST)
Saturday, August 10th	No Practice
Sunday, August 11th	5:15 p.m. – Practice
Monday, August 12th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Tuesday, August 13th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Wednesday, August 14th	4:00 p.m. – Practice
Thursday, August 15th	5:15 p.m. – Practice
Friday, August 16th	Break Training Camp
Saturday, August 17th	No practice – Preseason Game –Dallas @ Arizona (3:30PM CST)
Tuesday, August 28th	Kickoff Luncheon @ Cowboys Stadium (11:00 am CST)

2013 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Schedule

Dallas Cowboys 2013 Training Camp Schedule

Training Camp will be held at Oxnard, CA.  All Times Listed below are Central.

Sunday, July 21, 6 p.m.

Monday, July 22, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 23, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 24, 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 25, no practice

Friday, July 26, 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 27, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 28, 6 p.m.

Monday, July 29, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31, no practice

Thursday, Aug. 1, 6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2, 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3 -- Team travels to Canton, Ohio

Monday, Aug. 5, no practice

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 8 -- Team travels to Oakland

Saturday, Aug. 10, no practice

Sunday, Aug. 11, 7:15 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 16 -- Team breaks training camp