Keeping with the Daily Theme.....

He may be an off the street free agent, but this is exactly what I've been discussing today --  Guys who step in and get it done......

As nice as Holloman's play was, the defensive star of the night was George Selvie. A street free agent just a few weeks ago, called into camp when defensive ends started dropping, he's done nothing but impressing. Including making it to practice on his first day.
"It’s gone real fast. Getting the call at six o’clock in the morning, flying out to California, and getting there it was like, ‘Ok, nice to meet you – we’re going to need you to practice at 4 o’clock,’" Selvie said. "I’m like ‘Uh, alright.’ But I’m just grateful for the opportunity.

Ben Bass..... Who?

Interesting blog mention from FW Star-Telegram on Ben Bass, rookie Free Agent from Texas A&M.  I have seen his name pop up on several blogs this week.   He seems to be getting the coaches attention on the Defensive Line, primarily at Tackle but apparently now at Defense End.  Certainly good to have some good news come out about the Defensive Line with so many injuries already occurring on the DL (Jat Ratliff, Anthony Spencer and of course the loss of Tyron Crawford for the entire year with an Achilles tear on the first day of practice).

Ben Bass Star-Telegram Blog Mention

Cowboys Defensive Tackling Percentage

Great analysis by Jonathan Bales of the Dallas Morning News, breaking down the tackling percentage of the Dallas Cowboys' Defense from last year and how it compares to the top four defenses in the league.  Obviously this is just a part of the picture.  Turnovers, how many big plays (20 yards or greater) does a defense give up, total points allowed, etc...  But I always hear from the "expert commentators" that the Cowboys don't do the basic things well.  This stat obviously refutes that assertion.

Are the Cowboys a Poor Tacking Team?

Beware Dware!

DeMarcus wanted to show everyone that his injured shoulder was OK.  See article from DMN and the video link from Ware's facebook page demonstrating his strength.  Incredible!

DeMarcus Ware ‘loving’ move to DE - DMN

Ware's Facebook Video

NFC East Cornerbacks.....Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

Dez Bryant is putting it all together in this, his 4th season.
Take a look at the stats of the great wide receivers and notice how their production jumps in seasons 3 and 4.  Cornerbacks going against Dez this year will have their hands full.  Check out this story by Jean-Jacques:

Dez Matured On and Off the Field

Good comments by Cowboys Defensive Players

Several good tidbits out there this morning from Dallas News with comments by Cowboys defensive players and their excitement about playing for Monte Kiffin and Rod Marinelli.

Morris Claiborne

Jason Hatcher Comment

Anthony Spencer Comment