Bryan Broaddus on Lance Dunbar Injury

Here's what Bryan Broaddus of DallasCowboys.com has to say about Dunbars injury and loss for the Cowboys offense.

• Lance Dunbar suffered a left foot sprain in the game against Arizona this past Saturday and will be out of the lineup for the next three to four weeks which means his availability for the opening game against the New York Giants is questionable. For Dunbar, it’s a major setback to an off season where he has done nothing but shine in every opportunity he has been given. He came into the OTA and minicamp practices in outstanding physical condition and was ready to compete. Through his work in those practices and training camp, I did not get the impression that he could not handle more of a physical work load. He might lack height but that’s the only trait that would handicap him. He showed the ability to run with explosive quickness off the edge, but he also showed the ability to take the ball, cut it back inside and deal with linebackers and safeties.
  We have seen him break down the linebackers in space consistently with the ball in his hands. His ability to catch and get up the field is a feature that Bill Callahan and this offensive staff are going to take advantage of. Where Dunbar will also be missed is on special teams. When you study him on tape, he is one of the most productive cover men that Rich Bisaccia has on the squad. Usually the first man down, and secure in his ability to bring the ball carrier down.
  Injury to a player is never a good thing but when it affects a player that the club is counting on to play a major role in the offense and special teams, it can be even more painful and to lose this player, it is.
  

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.”