Camp Chatter 7/24/10....

[sbk92]

2:18 Gerry Fraley: The first air horn just sounded.
Cowboys camp is underway.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:18 Gerry Fraley

2:18 Gerry Fraley: Let the record show that rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant was the first player on the field, nealry 30 minutes ahead of his teammates.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:18 Gerry Fraley

2:18 [Comment From RedLineRedLine: ]
Did we win the SuperBowl yet!? WOOT! This is soooo exciting!!! CO COWBOYS!!
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:18 RedLine

2:18 [Comment From GaryGary: ]
Safety is the biggest concern for me going into camp. Do you see them going to get a vet before the regular season?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:18 Gary

2:19 Gerry Fraley: No. Any vet on the street now is not worth much. Alan Ball gets first shot, but do not rule out Michael Hamlin. He was playmaker at Clemson. It's a long way from the ACC to the NFL, but he's got a chance.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:19 Gerry Fraley

2:19 [Comment From Bobby ShoresBobby Shores: ]
Finally football season is officially here!!!!!!!
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:19 Bobby Shores

2:20 [Comment From DennisDennis: ]
How big is the crowd?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:20 Dennis

2:20 Gerry Fraley: I'm bad at this but I'd estimate at least 15,000 and growing.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:20 Gerry Fraley

2:20 [Comment From Bobby ShoresBobby Shores: ]
Can we get a "How 'Bout Them Cowboys!!!!!"
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:20 Bobby Shores

2:20 [Comment From DerekDerek: ]
Felix Jones is looking like a beast!
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:20 Derek

2:21 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Does Doug Free look like he gained any weight from last year. Strength/Power seem to be the big concern with him.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:21 Ryan

2:21 Gerry Fraley: Free appears about the same. With Free and Barron, the Cowboys have two of the slimmer tackles in the league. They don't have the wide lower bodies of most tackles.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:21 Gerry Fraley

2:21 [Comment From GaryGary: ]
What are your impressions of Alex Barron? Can he be Marc Columbo, The Sequel?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:21 Gary

2:22 Gerry Fraley: Barron has good athletic skills, enough to help him on the left side against pass-rushers. As mentioned before, his lower body is more of an NBA small forward than a left tackle. No backside, if you know what I mean.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:22 Gerry Fraley

2:22 [Comment From RedLineRedLine: ]
How long b4 Dez is the starter?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:22 RedLine

2:23 Gerry Fraley: That's a thing ot watch in this camp. Only a guess, I'd say game 10.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:23 Gerry Fraley

2:23 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
Keep an eye on the O-line (LT) and tell us, does Doug look good ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:23 JefFREE

2:24 Gerry Fraley: Free was blasted for the Minnesota game, but Colombo had a much worse time of it. He proabably came back too soon from injury.
Just a thought, but I wonder if Cowboys end up with a line of Barron on left side and Free on right side.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:24 Gerry Fraley

2:25 [Comment From CarlosCarlos: ]
we need Oline help
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:25 Carlos

2:25 [Comment From Bethany Cook Bethany Cook : ]
I have been been waiting 14 years for a Super Bowl and I am only 12! Go Cowboys!!!
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:25 Bethany Cook

2:25 [Comment From TedTed: ]
Other than Dez Bryant or Sean Lee, do you see any of the other rookies surprising us this camp?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:25 Ted

2:26 Gerry Fraley: Not really. Wall had trouble throughout mini-camps with the transition to what the Cowboys expect of their corners.
I would not discount RB Lonyae Miller, an udrafted free agent from Fresno State. He opened some eyes in off-season workouts.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:26 Gerry Fraley

2:26 [Comment From SuperBowlSuperBowl: ]
If the Cowboys esp romo implode at the end of the season, does Jerry finally begin to realize he will need a change at coach and qb to win a SuperBowl?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:26 SuperBowl

2:27 Gerry Fraley: You're way ahead of yourself.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:27 Gerry Fraley

2:27 [Comment From DerekDerek: ]
Im saying Bryant is the starter by game 2...Roy will show he has made no improvements during the offseason and is the most overpaid player on the team...
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:27 Derek

2:27 Gerry Fraley: I do think there is a real competition at the position. And Jerry Jones wants to see Bryant on the field.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:27 Gerry Fraley

2:27 [Comment From RedLineRedLine: ]
Do you think Lee can handle the nickel LB spot? He should be better than Carpenter was.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:27 RedLine

2:28 Gerry Fraley: Carpenter actually found a niche in the nickel, but he was never going to be an every-down player. Lee has the kind of ability. Smart and tough kid from a strong program. He might have more of an immediate impact than Bryant. Brooking will turn 35 during the season, and older players tend to get hurt.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:28 Gerry Fraley

2:28 [Comment From FLCowboyFanFLCowboyFan: ]
any clarity on who will backup the two ILB spots?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:28 FLCowboyFan

2:29 Gerry Fraley: Lee and Jason Williams, but Leon Williams could get involved. He has NFL experience, with Cleveland.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:29 Gerry Fraley

2:29 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
And if you can, we'd also like to know how Beuhler is looking. Thx, guys !
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:29 JefFREE

2:29 [Comment From BudBud: ]
How does Sean Lee look to you guys
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:29 Bud

2:30 Gerry Fraley: any guy who gets bloodied in non -contact mini-camps likes to play the game.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:30 Gerry Fraley

2:30 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Just curious, but who would you take in a 40-yd race today: T Newman or Mike Jenkins?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:30 Ryan

2:30 Gerry Fraley: Newman, by half a stride.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:30 Gerry Fraley

2:30 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
SuperBowl aint a Cowboy fan. Ignore him/her.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:30 JefFREE

2:30 [Comment From SuperBowlSuperBowl: ]
Based on the way the last 4 seasons have ended, I think it is a fair question to ask and have answered?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:30 SuperBowl

2:31 Gerry Fraley: It's very premature. You cannot answser that type of question until you are able to put the season into context It cannot be answered in a vacuum.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:31 Gerry Fraley

2:31 [Comment From FLCowboyFanFLCowboyFan: ]
.BCarp got a bad rap...let it go folks...th guy is gone.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:31 FLCowboyFan

2:31 [Comment From RedLineRedLine: ]
I agree Derek. Every year it is the same thing... "Roy will improve". But he never can get it going. Time to boot his sarry butt. If it were not for the garanteed money he would be gone.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:31 RedLine

2:32 [Comment From DerekDerek: ]
do you see Carpenter being a solid Fantasy Football player for the Rams..because of tackles?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:32 Derek

2:32 Gerry Fraley: I am opposed to Fantasy leagues in any sport. They will be the ruination of Western civilization.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:32 Gerry Fraley

2:32 [Comment From Davep10Davep10: ]
As evident last year with the win vs Philly, i believe home field adv thruout the playoffs will be crucial, is that a legit goal with what appears to be a pretty tough schedule ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:32 Davep10

2:33 Gerry Fraley: Yes. the Minnesota game drove that home. The crowd noise at the Metrodome was a factor in the Vikings' pass rush. It repeatedly caught Cowboys OL on their heels.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:33 Gerry Fraley

2:33 [Comment From FLCowboyFanFLCowboyFan: ]
hey Fraley thanx for answering my question...will Williams backup B.James or Lee do so...or are they ILBs expected to be iinterchangeable?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:33 FLCowboyFan

2:34 Gerry Fraley: Lee is working at both spots. Williams seems to spend more time at James' spot.
Not to slight Williams, but this is another sign of Lee's football intelligence. he is a smart, smart player.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:34 Gerry Fraley

2:34 [Comment From floyd009floyd009: ]
I will be at both practices tomorrow and plan to get sunburned
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:34 floyd009

2:35 Gerry Fraley: You'll have to do it between practices. Inside for both sessions.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:35 Gerry Fraley

2:35 [Comment From ChrisChris: ]
superbowl please for the love of god shut your mouth !!!!! you are a complete moron!!!!!!! romo is atop 5 qb
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:35 Chris

2:35 [Comment From SuperBowlSuperBowl: ]
JefFree isnt a cowboy fan because he would rather see this team lose every year just so he can stroke his own ego by trying to say He thinks romo is capable of winning a superbowl
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:35 SuperBowl

2:35 [Comment From cowsheep25cowsheep25: ]
does titus ryan have a real chance at making this team as a kick returner
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:35 cowsheep25

2:36 Gerry Fraley: Longshot, but do not be surprised if he ends up with the practice squad. Ryan is raw but talented, and the Cowboys think their corners would benefit from working against his speed on a daily basis in practice.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:36 Gerry Fraley

 

[sbk92]

2:36 [Comment From FLCowboyFanFLCowboyFan: ]
hey Derek...this is Cowboys blog!!! who cares about BCarp....let it go dude...
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:36 FLCowboyFan

2:36 [Comment From SteveSteve: ]
The Sports Babe hated fantasy too and she's history, don't diss the audience
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:36 Steve

2:36 Gerry Fraley: No dissing the audience. Just saying that I dislike fantasy leagues in all sports.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:36 Gerry Fraley

2:37 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
I think the Minnesota game shows that Garrett needs to design plays to get the ball out of Romo's hands quickly, like he did against Philly, especially against good pass rushers. Thoughts?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:37 Ryan

2:37 Gerry Fraley: Agreed. New Orleans won the Super Bowl last season with a backup left tackle in Bushrod. Drew Brees rolled from pressure at times and also got the ball out quickly. It can be done.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:37 Gerry Fraley

2:37 [Comment From DerekDerek: ]
I like the receiving core of Austin,Bryant,Crayton,Ogletree,Hurd, maybe 1 more...i just think Roy is so terrible and doesnt fit this offense that it often gets Romo in trouble for even looking his way,plus all the losses they take from him dropping the ball an running terrible routes, i jus hope Jerry and Wade stick to letting the BEST player play,because in no way is it gonna b Williams...
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:37 Derek

2:38 Gerry Fraley: Williams will be here and in the rotation. How much he plays is uncertain. His snaps decreased late last season.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:38 Gerry Fraley

2:38 [Comment From floyd009floyd009: ]
that was a joke
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:38 floyd009

2:38 [Comment From Ehart3Ehart3: ]
Do you see us using more spread type formations or will we stick with the two TE sets?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:38 Ehart3

2:39 Gerry Fraley: Lots of multiple tight ends. It's a strength of this team, if Martellus Bennett ever gets his head screwed on straight.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:39 Gerry Fraley

2:39 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
What drills are they doing now, Gentlemen ? Yes, Romo IS capable and yer boy McNabb will wilt behind his nO-line.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:39 JefFREE

2:40 Gerry Fraley: Special teams just concluded. Full team out for stretching.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:40 Gerry Fraley

2:40 [Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Can Stephen McGee throw the ball at all? Can he be a backup by 2011?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:40 Steve

2:40 Gerry Fraley: Big camp for him. With five exhibitions, he'll get a lot of playing time. Has to show something.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:40 Gerry Fraley

2:40 [Comment From dez.bryantdez.bryant: ]
Can you shed some light as to who is advising me? Everyone rumored to be in my inner circle has predicted a hold out, clamoring for top 10 money, trying to one up dem.thomas.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:40 dez.bryant

2:41 Gerry Fraley: YOu got and accepted good advice from your agent: Eugene Parker. Signing and being in camp on time was the best thing Dez Bryant could have done for himself and the team.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:41 Gerry Fraley

2:41 [Comment From FLCowboyFanFLCowboyFan: ]
hey Fraley..are u actually typing the response yourself, having an intern do it, or using voice recognition software?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:41 FLCowboyFan

2:41 Gerry Fraley: I'm typing, typos and all.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:41 Gerry Fraley

2:41 [Comment From Davep10Davep10: ]
Thanks for answering Gerry, are the Cowboys going to make a conscious effort to get Witten more redzone opportunities this year ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:41 Davep10

2:42 Gerry Fraley: Good question and good point. The answer is yes. Wade Phillips admitted during mini-camps that the offense got away from Witten in the red zone offense and has to use him more there.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:42 Gerry Fraley

2:42 [Comment From SuperBowlSuperBowl: ]
Chris, if you think romo is a top qb, I hope you havent settled for every other aspect in your life like you have for him
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:42 SuperBowl

2:42 [Comment From Ehart3Ehart3: ]
Good idea ryan Jason Garret should incorporate a lot more quick realease completions to help punish would be blitzers
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:42 Ehart3

2:42 [Comment From RichRich: ]
will dez bryant play in the slot in three reciever sets?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:42 Rich

2:43 Gerry Fraley: To be determined. He worked in inside and outside during minicamps.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:43 Gerry Fraley

2:43 [Comment From GuestGuest: ]
In the little we saw of Jason Williams last year, he looked like a hard hitter. They say coverage responsibilities are tough for a small-college guy to grasp; I wonder if he'd be better using that speed going forward, backing James instead of Brooking. Let us know how they use J.Williams and Lee.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:43 Guest

2:43 Gerry Fraley: good observation.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:43 Gerry Fraley

2:43 [Comment From rocharocha: ]
Do you see Patrick Crayton being traded before the end of training camp?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:43 rocha

2:44 Gerry Fraley: My guess is that he goes once Jerry Jones is satisfied that Dez Bryant can handle the offense and that Roy Williams can be produtive. Crayton would make far too much to be a fourth receiver and kick returtner.
If it were my call, I'd keep Crayton. He's a nice piece of the roster puzzle.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:44 Gerry Fraley

2:44 [Comment From dez.bryantdez.bryant: ]
Will we ever get an inside look at how the negotiations for my deal went so smoothly? I mean, it's almost as if everyone knew I would be outplaying my rookie deal in a couple years and wink-wink nod-nodded this initial deal since it would be tore up soon....
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:44 dez.bryant

2:45 [Comment From FLCowboyFanFLCowboyFan: ]
folks..its not RWilliams fault that Jerrah overpaid him...
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:45 FLCowboyFan

2:45 [Comment From JayJay: ]
How is the tempo today on the field? Do the players seem to be excited to be out there?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:45 Jay

2:46 Gerry Fraley: Per Wade's custom, no pads on openign day. It's like a mini-camp, with an emphasis on conditions. Wade wants to determine each player's conditioning level.
The real energy will show when the pads are on tomorrow.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:46 Gerry Fraley

2:46 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
Roy will surprise ya'll and lets not forget, Roy was clutch in the red zone a few times.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:46 JefFREE

2:46 [Comment From Ehart3Ehart3: ]
IN OTA's it was mentioned that a three ILB formnation was being toyed with, anything els out of that or no?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:46 Ehart3

2:47 Gerry Fraley: I'm not aware of that one. Must have missed it.
How would 3 ILBs work? Would Ware or Spencer come out? .
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:47 Gerry Fraley

2:47 [Comment From floyd009floyd009: ]
McGee CAN throw the ball, trust me. He is just still slow on his reads. He;s a great athlete though
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:47 floyd009

2:47 Gerry Fraley: Agree with your view, Floyd. The problem is that in the NFL, slow decision-makers do not make good quarterbacks.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:47 Gerry Fraley

2:47 [Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Why isn't Brewster in the mix on the OL? 3rd rounder better show up.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:47 Steve

2:48 Gerry Fraley: he missed all of last year because of a pectoralis injury. View him as a rookie.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:48 Gerry Fraley

2:48 [Comment From BD21BD21: ]
do u think we will be showcasing some of our other wr's during the preseason maybe to get some trade value
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:48 BD21

2:48 Gerry Fraley: No. More important to get ready those who will play. Teams know what the Cowboys have.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:48 Gerry Fraley

2:49 [Comment From tonyptonyp: ]
Roy Williams will be great inside the 20 yard line this year
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:49 tonyp

2:49 [Comment From SteveSteve: ]
tough room
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:49 Steve

2:49 Gerry Fraley: We'll be here all week. try the veal, and tip your waitress.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:49 Gerry Fraley

2:49 [Comment From bobbob: ]
In big moments the Cowboys seem to have the mental make-up of an immature junior high team...how does Wade change that?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:49 bob

2:51 Gerry Fraley: That's a bit harsh. This team had little playoff experience last year. What happened last sason will help, just as the 1991 experience helped the 1992 Cowboys.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:51 Gerry Fraley

 

[sbk92]

2:51 [Comment From RoyRoy: ]
Less fan questions. Tell us what you are seeing.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:51 Roy

2:51 [Comment From ChrisChris: ]
superTrole i mean superbowl u want quincy carter or chad hutchinson or all the other jokes since aikman watch the games moron better yet dont cause u dont know football so just go play in traffic u IDIOT
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:51 Chris

2:51 [Comment From FLCowboyFanFLCowboyFan: ]
J.Williams might not have the football instincts that Lee has but he does have one thing you cannot coach - SPEED!!!
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:51 FLCowboyFan

2:51 [Comment From charlescharles: ]
keep a eye out for lonyae miller
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:51 charles

2:52 Gerry Fraley: Agreed. At Fresno, he backed up afirst-round pick of the Chargers: Ryan Matthews.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:52 Gerry Fraley

2:52 [Comment From JeremyJeremy: ]
Gerry, With Newman on one side and Jenkins on the other and scandrick as the third cornerback, where would you rank them in the league as far as cornerback tandems?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:52 Jeremy

2:53 Gerry Fraley: I'd put themn at least in top 6. Cincinnati may have the best, but Rick Gosselin could give you a better answer on that.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:53 Gerry Fraley

2:53 [Comment From Roy WilliamsRoy Williams: ]
Trade me to the Bills for DB help, we're loaded back there
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:53 Roy Williams

2:53 [Comment From bobbob: ]
Are Wade Phillips and Admireal Stockdale the same person?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:53 bob

2:53 Gerry Fraley: That's cold.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:53 Gerry Fraley

2:53 [Comment From TEXZAN FOR LIFETEXZAN FOR LIFE: ]
Longtime Boyz fan..quick Ranger question...If Feldman stumbles tonight is he sent down and who come up?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:53 TEXZAN FOR LIFE

2:54 Gerry Fraley: The more Rangers questions the better.
This start is vital for Feldman. If he fails again, not sure who takes his spot but doubt it would be Harden. Talked to a scout who saw his last rehab outing at Oklahoama. He said Harden showed no interest in what he was doing.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:54 Gerry Fraley

2:54 [Comment From Ehart3Ehart3: ]
What I read was 2 DT's 3 ILB,2 OLB's,4 DB's, I only read about it once?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:54 Ehart3

2:55 Gerry Fraley: I'll keep an watch for that alignment. Seems a little wild for Wade's tastes.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:55 Gerry Fraley

2:55 [Comment From BD21BD21: ]
do u think we will showcase some of our wrs in the preseason and maybe try to gain some trade intrest.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:55 BD21

2:55 [Comment From bobbob: ]
Will Garrett feature any more of the Wildcat formation this year or was that a fad that has passed?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:55 bob

2:56 Gerry Fraley: No, you'll see it at about the same rate. Choice runs it well.
The next step is to throw from the formation. That would loosen defenses and create more run lanes.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:56 Gerry Fraley

2:56 [Comment From DMizzleDMizzle: ]
How much has Wade Phillips lost??
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:56 DMizzle

2:56 Gerry Fraley: Weight? about 40 pounds.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:56 Gerry Fraley

2:56 [Comment From JonesinJonesin: ]
If Austin had started week 1 last year, would people be throwing his name around in the 'Top WR in the NFL' discussion heading into the season?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:56 Jonesin

2:56 Gerry Fraley: Yes. You bring up a good point. He did a lot in only 12 starts.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:56 Gerry Fraley

2:57 [Comment From BD21BD21: ]
do any players look out of shape?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:57 BD21

2:57 Gerry Fraley: None.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:57 Gerry Fraley

2:57 [Comment From CowBoyFanCowBoyFan: ]
You are in one of the best TexMex Food places on Earth, and you are having Veal
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:57 CowBoyFan

2:57 Gerry Fraley: It's an old joke.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:57 Gerry Fraley

2:57 [Comment From BobBob: ]
How rusty will Kitna be? Could he really spell Romo if needed?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:57 Bob

2:58 Gerry Fraley: Kitna needs to get extended play in this pre-season. He was the only backup quarterback in the NFL who did not get a snap in a regular-season game last year. He has not played in a game in more than 18 months. He needs work.
Can he spell Romo if needed? Depends on what you want from the position in that situation.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:58 Gerry Fraley

2:58 [Comment From Mike B.Mike B.: ]
Do you see M. Barber winding down this year and Felix taking over?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:58 Mike B.

2:59 Gerry Fraley: Yes.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:59 Gerry Fraley

3:00 Gerry Fraley: FYI, tight end Martellus Bennett only player not on the field.
No word if he is making another scintillating video.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:00 Gerry Fraley

3:00 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
3 things Im most interested in;1)O-line-LT 2) Beuhler 3)Safety. You see it the same GF ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:00 JefFREE

3:00 [Comment From #1CowBoyFan#1CowBoyFan: ]
Why would you eat veal in one of the best TexMex places in US. By the way What will be T Choices role this year, any thing new
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:00 #1CowBoyFan

3:00 Gerry Fraley: He's pushing for more carries. The dynamic at RB could change, with Barber losing carries.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:00 Gerry Fraley

3:00 [Comment From SuperBowlSuperBowl: ]
Chris, comparing romo to chad and quincy doesn't make him look any better. It is like comparing the odor of trash and determining romo stinks less, but guess what? He still stinks. I want somebody like A Peyton Manning Drew Brees. Lots of good college qbs coming out, and 2 rookie qbs have played in the last 2 AFC championships on lesser teams then the Cowboys. And you can't disagree with that
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:00 SuperBowl

3:01 [Comment From Davep10Davep10: ]
Left tackle, Free Safety, Kicker .... Do you consider there to be too many question marks going into this season for the Boys to be considered true SB contenders ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:01 Davep10

3:01 Gerry Fraley: No. Every team has flaws. The Cowboys also have an abundance of talent.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:01 Gerry Fraley

 

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3:01 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Speaking of New Orleans, did you notice the screen play they have were Brees does a half roll before dumping off the screen pass. Romo is definitely athletic enough to pull that off. If that play goes to Felix, watch out!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:01 Ryan

3:02 Gerry Fraley: Yes, a well-designed play by Sean Payton. Jones should be able to do some business in space.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:02 Gerry Fraley

3:02 [Comment From D DubD Dub: ]
How is the field goal situation looking?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:02 D Dub

3:02 Gerry Fraley: Everything fine today. It's a long camp.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:02 Gerry Fraley

3:02 [Comment From cfflcffl: ]
Kitna can spell Romo better than Bradshaw can spell cat.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:02 cffl

3:02 [Comment From rocharocha: ]
A ESPN writer stated that Austin is the best WR in the NFL. Do you agree with that?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:02 rocha

3:03 Gerry Fraley: He has that potential but needs to do it on an extended basis. I'd take Larry Johnson or Andre Johnson.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:03 Gerry Fraley

3:03 [Comment From DMizzleDMizzle: ]
Hey grab you a carne guisada taco w/cheese while you're in San Antone.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:03 DMizzle

3:03 [Comment From davedave: ]
What are they doing on the field?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:03 dave

3:03 Gerry Fraley: A normal mini-camp practice. Lots of running. No contact because there are no pads.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:03 Gerry Fraley

3:03 [Comment From JabariJabari: ]
Please keep us informed on Alan Ball"hawness" or lack there of! I still don't understand the teams stance on giving him the nod to and saying it was to increase turnovers when he only had TWO collegiate pics and none in the NFL
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:03 Jabari

3:04 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
Dontydance on that MB/Felix question GF !
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:04 JefFREE

3:04 [Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Honestly...How long into the season before Felix "The Cat" starts and if Free has problems early would the coaching staff replace him in favor of Barron, or would they be inclined to stick with him this being a contract yr ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:04 Guest

3:04 Gerry Fraley: Barber probably remains the starter in an emeritus role but Jones will end up with more snaps per game.
As for Free, if he struggles, Barron get a quick call from the bullpen.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:04 Gerry Fraley

3:05 [Comment From TeriTeri: ]
Gerry, why did you answer yes to the question about Felix taking over for Barber? Barber was injured last season. I was hoping to see the old Barber again.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:05 Teri

3:05 Gerry Fraley: Barber is on the way down, and he was never that exceptional. He's a plodder. Jones is a home-run hitter.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:05 Gerry Fraley

3:05 [Comment From snickelberrysnickelberry: ]
how is dez bryant handling practice?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:05 snickelberry

3:06 Gerry Fraley: Seems to be excited. already made several superb catches in solo work. Has not gone against the DBs yet.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:06 Gerry Fraley

3:06 [Comment From Wade MurphyWade Murphy: ]
How short do you see David Buehler's leash as being? As I understand, as long as he doesn't absolutely tank in training camp, the preseason will determine his fate as the place kicker. As long as he performs well, the Cowboys don't go out and find a veteran.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:06 Wade Murphy

3:06 Gerry Fraley: You're on target, Wade.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:06 Gerry Fraley

3:06 [Comment From MickeyPMickeyP: ]
Superbowl, why are you so angry? We are all Cowboy fans getting our first taste of action this season. You are like the Scrooge of the first day of football season.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:06 MickeyP

3:06 [Comment From GuestGuest: ]
no way, as much as i like miles austin, he is not as good as larry fitzgerald
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:06 Guest

3:06 [Comment From bobbob: ]
Cowboys were very fortunate last year with injuries. Stands to reason that catches up with them this year. Do they have the depth to withstand injuries in the O-Line or secondary...I'm thinking not.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:06 bob

3:07 [Comment From GuestGuest: ]
larry johnson? retired running back?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:07 Guest

3:07 Gerry Fraley: Brain cramp. Meant to type Larry Fitzgerald and had Andre Johnson on the brain. Put that one on me. First of many.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:07 Gerry Fraley

3:07 [Comment From tomson75tomson75: ]
It wasn't an ESPN "writer". It was KC Joyner. A scout, and an analyst. FYI
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:07 tomson75

3:07 [Comment From snickelberrysnickelberry: ]
haven't said anything about roy williams
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:07 snickelberry

3:08 Gerry Fraley: Not much to say. He's been on the field for about 30 minutes and is running routes against air, as are all the receivers.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:08 Gerry Fraley

3:08 [Comment From RyanRyan: ]
Not sure if you've seen Dez enough, but who in your opinion appears to be the more explosive athlete, Dez or Miles?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:08 Ryan

3:09 Gerry Fraley: I'd go with Miles, but that is an interesting question. Bryant has more bull-like strength and powerful hands.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:09 Gerry Fraley

3:09 [Comment From CJ RenoCJ Reno: ]
how has Dez looked so far?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:09 CJ Reno

3:09 Gerry Fraley: Excited and animated.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:09 Gerry Fraley

3:09 [Comment From bobbob: ]
Do you think the Rangers would be better off playing the rest of the season with Hamilton in center? I don't think they win last night if Borbon is back there.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:09 bob

3:10 Gerry Fraley: No. Keep Hamilton in left. The demands of CF increase the risk of injury for what has been an injury-prone player.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:10 Gerry Fraley

3:10 [Comment From Erin KyleErin Kyle: ]
Who are the leaders of this team? Who polices the lockerroom, if anybody?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:10 Erin Kyle

3:10 Gerry Fraley: Brooking, James, Ratliff, Kosier, Colombo, Witten. There are more than a few.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:10 Gerry Fraley

3:10 [Comment From SteveSteve: ]
Boys came up short on 3and1 last year. That's Barber's role, or is it?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:10 Steve

3:11 Gerry Fraley: Yes. Still his role.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:11 Gerry Fraley

3:11 [Comment From Erin KyleErin Kyle: ]
Anybody throwing up yet?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:11 Erin Kyle

3:11 Gerry Fraley: Todd Archer looks a little green around the gills.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:11 Gerry Fraley

3:11 [Comment From JRinDallasJRinDallas: ]
Barber losing weight kinda scares me as I think he thinks it will allow him to run wide more
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:11 JRinDallas

3:12 Gerry Fraley: That's not his game. If he tries to cut it wide, defenses will be thrilled.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 Gerry Fraley

3:12 [Comment From JefFREEJefFREE: ]
SuperBowl's team was done before the end of October last year. How far do you think THIS Cowboys team will go ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 JefFREE

3:12 [Comment From JIMJIM: ]
Austion doesnt have the body control or the hands like fitz or andre
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 JIM

3:12 [Comment From TEXZAN FOR LIFETEXZAN FOR LIFE: ]
Who do you see the Rangers bringing in to help at catcher?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 TEXZAN FOR LIFE

3:12 Gerry Fraley: Have what they need in Molina.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 Gerry Fraley

3:12 [Comment From snickelberrysnickelberry: ]
have ogletree had any catches
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 snickelberry

3:12 Gerry Fraley: yes, no one is covering receivers.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 Gerry Fraley

3:12 [Comment From Bama FanBama Fan: ]
how serious is the injury to Martellus?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:12 Bama Fan

3:13 Gerry Fraley: Not sure. believe it is an ankle but waiting on confirmation.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:13 Gerry Fraley

3:13 [Comment From Erin KyleErin Kyle: ]
Cool. I just found 20 bucks in some pants piled up on the floor.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:13 Erin Kyle

3:13 [Comment From JabariJabari: ]
Your opinion.......is Alan Ball an upgrade or a band aid on a bullet wound waiting to come off???
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:13 Jabari

3:14 Gerry Fraley: Bandage on a wound. He's better suited for cornerback. Recent super Bowl teams have big-plays guys at free safety. Not sure the Cowboys have that with anyone in camp.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:14 Gerry Fraley

3:14 [Comment From snickelberrysnickelberry: ]
we r hoping roy williams show up this year or we will need him
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:14 snickelberry

3:14 [Comment From JRinDallasJRinDallas: ]
i'm reading bennet has an ankle issue fyi.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:14 JRinDallas

3:14 Gerry Fraley: Hearing the same thing. Waiting for confirmation. LIke to be certain rather than guess.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:14 Gerry Fraley

 

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3:14 Gerry Fraley: Hearing the same thing. Waiting for confirmation. LIke to be certain rather than guess.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:14 Gerry Fraley

3:14 [Comment From GuestGuest: ]
Dez breaks away like Miles does, but he's got more strength.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:14 Guest

3:15 [Comment From oletimefnoletimefn: ]
Am I the only person afraid of the hands our backup quarterback has?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:15 oletimefn

3:15 [Comment From TarheelCowboyTarheelCowboy: ]
GF If you can, compare Dez to the Playmaker when he was a rook.. Any similarities other than the number on the jersey?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:15 TarheelCowboy

3:15 Gerry Fraley: Good comparison. Both are inordinately strong for a receiver. Like Irvin, Bryant appears to have the strength to overpower DBs.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:15 Gerry Fraley

3:15 [Comment From robertrobert: ]
any idea when akwasi will be ready
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:15 robert

3:16 [Comment From ahhyeah82ahhyeah82: ]
whats Akwasi's time table? Im interested. he looks like a sleeper pick.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:16 ahhyeah82

3:16 Gerry Fraley: He should be on the field before the club leaves San Antonio.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:16 Gerry Fraley

3:17 Gerry Fraley: It is an ankle with Bennett, and he is going on the non-football-injury list.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:17 Gerry Fraley

3:17 [Comment From Bulldog64Bulldog64: ]
Any chance the Boys would give up high picks to get Vincent Jackson from the Chargers?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:17 Bulldog64

3:17 Gerry Fraley: None.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:17 Gerry Fraley

3:17 [Comment From dez.bryantdez.bryant: ]
Miles also has 3-4 years of chemistry with Romo. Something, I need to work overtime on to develop but won't be there for a little while.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:17 dez.bryant

3:17 [Comment From Wade Murphy Wade Murphy: ]
I'm intrigued by Mike Hamlin. Before his injury, he was making plays in the secondary in training camp; multiple interceptions and such. Perhaps there's something to this guy... But I'm also anxious to see how Alan Ball performs in camp.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:17 Wade Murphy

3:17 [Comment From Derek Derek: ]
How can JJ have that much confidence in Ball at FS?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:17 Derek

3:18 Gerry Fraley: Ball played well in Ken Hamiln's place last season. Well enough to earn a shot. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:18 Gerry Fraley

3:18 [Comment From JRinDallas JRinDallas: ]
Personally i don't care for old vets being backup QB, i like a young guy with something to prove.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:18 JRinDallas

3:18 Gerry Fraley: Vetas are better as No. 2. They know what it takes to stay ready. Young guys get too hyper in the role. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:18 Gerry Fraley

3:18 [Comment From Superbowls Good Twin Superbowls Good Twin: ]
Ball is going to the best safety we have had since Woody.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:18 Superbowls Good Twin

3:18 [Comment From Erin Kyle Erin Kyle: ]
When will Dallas have a totally dominant D again? Like the Doomsday crowd.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:18 Erin Kyle

3:19 Gerry Fraley: When the secondary starts making more plays. Takeaways are now the name of the game in the NFL. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:19 Gerry Fraley

3:19 [Comment From Dubie Dubie: ]
I got a feeling Barry Church could be something, your thoughts?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:19 Dubie

3:20 Gerry Fraley: Good call. Cowboys were pleasantly surprised by the pass-co erage skills he showed in mini-camps. he's not just an in-the-box strong-safety type. Also an excellent special-teamser with the knack of blocking kicks. I expect him to make the club. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:20 Gerry Fraley

3:20 [Comment From whs88wr whs88wr: ]
will this odd minicamp schedule be a negative thing
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:20 whs88wr

3:21 Gerry Fraley: I do. Moving around so much makes no sense. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:21 Gerry Fraley

3:21 [Comment From floyd009 floyd009: ]
I thought Akwasi was put on PUP yesterday????
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:21 floyd009

3:21 Gerry Fraley: He was and will come off when he can pass a physical. Think that will happen soon. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:21 Gerry Fraley

3:21 [Comment From clafferty clafferty: ]
Is miles austin working in the slot at all.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:21 clafferty

3:21 Gerry Fraley: NOt yet, but he did in mini-camps. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:21 Gerry Fraley

3:22 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
jerry did good put some young in the mix with the vets
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:22 snickelberry

3:22 [Comment From Bulldog64 Bulldog64: ]
Has Patrick Crayton got his head screwed on straight and ready for this season?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:22 Bulldog64

3:22 Gerry Fraley: Seems to be that way. Crayton understands that he's playing for every team now. the bette rhe plays, the better his chances. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:22 Gerry Fraley

 

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3:22 [Comment From robert robert: ]
will felix be able to maintain his speed since he seems to be bigger than barber now
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:22 robert

3:23 Gerry Fraley: Have seen nothing to indicate otherwise. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:23 Gerry Fraley

3:23 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
take aways sure the is the game now days
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:23 snickelberry

3:23 [Comment From bob bob: ]
We should have signed a big name FA at safety. Saftey will kill us and Jerry and Wade will be saying..."Who do you want us to get...it's not like we can just pick up a safety off the street" Well, yes...you could have but you passed to save money.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:23 bob

3:23 [Comment From Aerion Aerion: ]
When will the Cowboys address the 4th corner spot with a veteran. I know Jerry cant be comfortable with our depth.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:23 Aerion

3:23 Gerry Fraley: They want to see how the rookies perform before doing anything.
McCann from SMU has a real shot at the job. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:23 Gerry Fraley

3:23 [Comment From Derek Derek: ]
Whats the scenario when Brandon Jacobs has a 1-1 with Ball?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:23 Derek

3:24 Gerry Fraley: Ball will not back down, but it could be ugly. Cowboys list Ball at 195. Only one NFL front-line safety was less than 200 last season. A guy wtih the Jets out of Wisconsin. His name escapes me. Another brain lock. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:24 Gerry Fraley

3:25 [Comment From ahhyeah82 ahhyeah82: ]
hard to believe our secondary was ranked 20th last year. must have been because of the early play. WE NEED THOSE TURNOVERS!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:25 ahhyeah82

3:25 [Comment From dave dave: ]
Was there any prewarning on Bennet's ankle?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:25 dave

3:25 Gerry Fraley: NOne. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:25 Gerry Fraley

3:25 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Is Sensabaugh going to play with Club-Hand again this year?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:25 bob

3:25 Gerry Fraley: No. His hand is healed. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:25 Gerry Fraley

3:25 [Comment From Fan on the street Fan on the street: ]
Any chance McGee sees some PT?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:25 Fan on the street

3:26 Gerry Fraley: In exhibiions? yes. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:26 Gerry Fraley

3:26 [Comment From JRinDallas JRinDallas: ]
Sure would be nice if Jerry held camp in the new stadium and bring some tourist dollars to the home front. Will it ever happen?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:26 JRinDallas

3:26 Gerry Fraley: Doubt it. He gets sweet deals from San Antonio and Oxnard, calif. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:26 Gerry Fraley

3:26 [Comment From TEXAN FOR LIFE TEXAN FOR LIFE: ]
What do you think will happen to Stephen Hodge (PUP)?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:26 TEXAN FOR LIFE

3:27 David Moore: Think Jerry would rather make move for himself off camp than for Arlington. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:27 David Moore

3:27 Gerry Fraley: His rehab is not coming along as well as hoped. MIght be a well. His career might be in jeopardy. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:27 Gerry Fraley

3:28 [Comment From Jay Jay: ]
Has this team finally gotten over the December curse? Can they just focus now on every game or will everyone say wait till Thanksgiving?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:28 Jay

3:28 David Moore: On the first pass of team drills, Tony Romo overthrew Miles Austin with Newman defending. The good stuff is underway. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:28 David Moore

3:28 Gerry Fraley: Yes. That end performance last year was significant to team psyche. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:28 Gerry Fraley

3:28 [Comment From BoysFanInMD BoysFanInMD: ]
How is Free looking?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:28 BoysFanInMD

3:29 David Moore: Too early to tell Saturday July 24, 2010 3:29 David Moore

3:29 Gerry Fraley: Great. Wait until pads come on tomorrow. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:29 Gerry Fraley

3:29 [Comment From Charles Charles: ]
Is buehler the only kicker in training camp?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:29 Charles

3:30 Gerry Fraley: Alvarado, an undrafted rookie from South Florida, is here as a camp leg at punter and placekicker. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:30 Gerry Fraley

3:30 [Comment From PRIME21 PRIME21: ]
SMOOT SHOULD BE THE 4TH CORNER....MAKE IT HAPPEN
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:30 PRIME21

3:30 David Moore: Crayton lined up on one side, Bryant on the other and Romo hit Crayton on a nice crossing pattern. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:30 David Moore

3:30 [Comment From Houston Houston: ]
You do realize that the Texans have becoming as talented as Dallas dont you? The Cowgirls division is weak, and the Texans's is the toughest in the NFL
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:30 Houston

3:30 [Comment From Fan on the street Fan on the street: ]
Do you think Jamal Wall adds anything to the defence soon?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:30 Fan on the street

3:31 Gerry Fraley: No. He is undergoing a big adjustment from the way Tech uses its cornerers and the way the Cowboys use their corners. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:31 Gerry Fraley

3:31 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Is Sam Hurd finally done here after this camp?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:31 bob

3:31 David Moore: I like the team Houston is putting together, but I think the summer humidity has gotten to our friend to the south. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:31 David Moore

3:31 [Comment From Chris Chris: ]
Gerry, saw Felix in NJ 2 weeks ago playing basketball against the NY Giants players. He was dunking with ease (as was Newman) and looked as quick as can be.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:31 Chris

3:32 Gerry Fraley: If he is heavy, I cannot tell. He is running well. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:32 Gerry Fraley

3:32 [Comment From Linas Linas: ]
What is up with Bennet's ankle. Heard he is on NFI list.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:32 Linas

3:32 David Moore: Hurd is a valuable special teams player and a solid reciever. If the team decides to keep six receivers, he has a good chance. If it only goes with five, I think it will be tough for him to stick. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:32 David Moore

3:32 Gerry Fraley: Yes. posted earlier. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:32 Gerry Fraley

3:33 [Comment From Houston Houston: ]
Houston Texans, the Real America's team. Heres hoping Romo and Dez both break their legs. I'm out!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:33 Houston

3:33 [Comment From Bulldog64 Bulldog64: ]
Houston, make it to the playoffs once then pop off!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:33 Bulldog64

3:33 [Comment From Fred Fred: ]
can titus ryan make things crowded t the receiver position?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:33 Fred

3:33 Gerry Fraley: don't think so. has talent and blazing speed but is raw. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:33 Gerry Fraley

3:33 [Comment From floyd009 floyd009: ]
Houston, you may want ur team to be able to run and defend before making that statement, son
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:33 floyd009

3:34 Gerry Fraley: Terence Newman gets second breakup of the drill. A McGee throw ove rthe middle. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:34 Gerry Fraley

3:34 [Comment From Ronnie Ronnie: ]
@Houston, are you on crack? The NFC East is the toughest in the leauge
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:34 Ronnie

3:34 [Comment From MickeyP MickeyP: ]
Hey Houston, the Texans are so "talented" that they finally had a winning season. Go somewhere else and spread your filth. GO COWBOYS!!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:34 MickeyP

3:34 David Moore: Bradie James just broke up a pass over the middle. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:34 David Moore

3:34 [Comment From RGinSA RGinSA: ]
Any veteran FG kicker stills available in case Buehler doesn't look good.?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:34 RGinSA

3:35 Gerry Fraley: Stover. A few others will appear later in camp. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:35 Gerry Fraley

3:35 [Comment From CJ Reno CJ Reno: ]
I agree, David. I'm in Houston, and the people down here are crazy to think the Texans are better than the Cowboys. Ludicrous!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:35 CJ Reno

3:35 [Comment From ahhyeah82 ahhyeah82: ]
Felix looks just as big as Barber....or has Barber lost weight?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:35 ahhyeah82

3:35 David Moore: Romo just went deep to Austin in double coverage. Patrick Watkins came over the top and knocked the ball away for a nice play. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:35 David Moore

3:36 Gerry Fraley: Barber dropped about 10 pounds. hopes to get faster. Have not seen a difference. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:36 Gerry Fraley

3:36 [Comment From soccer dad soccer dad: ]
/Marty B strain his ankle on the stage last night?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:36 soccer dad

 

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3:36 [Comment From Scott Scott: ]
Quick observation, I know Jerry Jones gets a lot of flak nationally, but I think He is has done a lot for the Cowboys and their national fan base. Who else could pull off a kick-off party with 22,000 plus fans and the traveleing circus atmosphere, plus the on-field product has been competitive (except for the lean years)? The cameo on Entourage was classic...would you want a toned-down, hands-off owner?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:36 Scott

3:36 [Comment From RGinSA RGinSA: ]
Houston fans are stupid!,,
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:36 RGinSA

3:36 [Comment From soccer dad soccer dad: ]
Is there a pro football team in Houston?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:36 soccer dad

3:36 [Comment From Houston Houston: ]
Bulldog, we've won as many Superbowls as your team has since we've been here.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:36 Houston

3:36 [Comment From DALLAS DALLAS: ]
hey idiot in houston---its not even close, Dallas had 9 pro bowlers last year what did houston have 3 or 4? Houston does not have any players at the level of Ware, Ratliff, Jenkins, Newman, Romo, Witten, Gurode, Davis, etc. Dallas will crush Houston in week 3 this year although i'm sure that clowns like you will continue to talk. Make the playoffs 1 time before you start bragging
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:36 DALLAS

3:37 David Moore: Romo tries to hit Williams on a sideline route down the left side. Safety Michael Hamlin, who is competing with Alan Ball, drives to knock the pass out of bounds. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:37 David Moore

3:37 Gerry Fraley: Romo to Bryant on a 12-yard sideline route. Bryant catch and good body control to keep feet in bounds. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:37 Gerry Fraley

3:37 Gerry Fraley: Bryant follows with a leaping catch of a high Romo throw. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:37 Gerry Fraley

3:37 [Comment From Houston Houston: ]
Before I go, who on Dallas is better than Andre? I win!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:37 Houston

3:37 [Comment From Erin Kyle Erin Kyle: ]
What about McNabb in DC?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:37 Erin Kyle

3:38 [Comment From Fred Fred: ]
any new offensive formations or wrinkles are is it too early?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:38 Fred

3:38 Gerry Fraley: too early Saturday July 24, 2010 3:38 Gerry Fraley

3:38 [Comment From ahhyeah82 ahhyeah82: ]
Hopeffully with a good year under Spencer's belt. he'll be lights out
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:38 ahhyeah82

3:39 [Comment From Steve Steve: ]
The skins are much better, the whole division is really good.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 Steve

3:39 [Comment From scott scott: ]
demarcus ware is better then a johnson
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 scott

3:39 [Comment From Scott Scott: ]
Houston, one player does not make a team
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 Scott

3:39 [Comment From Chris Chris: ]
Andre who? Nobody know who he is playing for that pack of dogs.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 Chris

3:39 [Comment From floyd009 floyd009: ]
Houston is smoking something
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 floyd009

3:39 [Comment From Cowboy Fanatic Cowboy Fanatic: ]
Houston - Demarcus Ware - you LOSE!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 Cowboy Fanatic

3:39 [Comment From andres gonzales andres gonzales: ]
Who had a better year Austin or Johnson
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 andres gonzales

3:39 [Comment From RGinSA RGinSA: ]
Any update on how Buehler is looking.?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 RGinSA

3:39 David Moore: If Specner starts this season the way he ended the last one and sustains it, he will give himself a chance to make the Pro Bowl. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:39 David Moore

3:40 Gerry Fraley: Anthony Spencer in outside coverage, intercepts a kitna throw for PHillips. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:40 Gerry Fraley

3:40 [Comment From Ronnie Ronnie: ]
@Houston, wow one player lol. take all the championships in the city of Houston and add them up and they still don't match the Cowboys.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:40 Ronnie

3:40 David Moore: You're Buehler update for the afternoon: he was 2-of-2, making field goals from 20 and 23 yards. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:40 David Moore

3:41 [Comment From MONEYSHOT MONEYSHOT: ]
DID MONEYSHOW HEAR BRADIE JAMES AND PASS BREAKUP IN THE SAME SENTENCE?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:41 MONEYSHOT

3:41 [Comment From Al Al: ]
check the water!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:41 Al

3:41 [Comment From Scott Scott: ]
Romo is better than Schaud, so is the O Line, D Line, LBs, WRs, RBs and coaches
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:41 Scott

3:41 [Comment From Doomsday804 Doomsday804: ]
If Roy has a good year this year do you bring him back or do you feel this is it for # 11?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:41 Doomsday804

3:41 [Comment From scott scott: ]
demarcus and spencer will meet at the QB this year
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:41 scott

3:42 Gerry Fraley: case can be made that they were the best combo in teh league for the second half last year. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:42 Gerry Fraley

3:42 [Comment From ahhyeah82 ahhyeah82: ]
Andre Johnson is the best reciever in the game. You'll see when Larry Fitz doen't have as good a year. STILL LOVES MILES AUSTIN!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:42 ahhyeah82

3:42 [Comment From DALLAS DALLAS: ]
Andre Johnson is a great player but gets hurt every year. Any of Dallas's 3 RBs would start for Houston, Orlando Scandrick would be the #1 CB, should I keep going?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:42 DALLAS

3:42 [Comment From Scott Scott: ]
Shaub, plus the Stadium, fan base and owner...so you can keep AJ
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:42 Scott

3:43 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Cowboys should try Josh Hamilton at free safety
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:43 bob

3:44 [Comment From Scott Scott: ]
We will see in week 3...I can't believe it football season!!!!I
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:44 Scott

 

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3:44 [Comment From RGinSA RGinSA: ]
No pads today?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:44 RGinSA

3:44 Gerry Fraley: No pads. WAde does that on the first day. Wants to check conditioning before going to thepads. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:44 Gerry Fraley

3:44 [Comment From Al Al: ]
@Houston they r too wooried bout our Cowboy Dream Team.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:44 Al

3:44 [Comment From DALLAS DALLAS: ]
One of Houston's best players was a cheating setoid user in college and has now been caught in the NFL....what a team
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:44 DALLAS

3:45 [Comment From andres gonzales andres gonzales: ]
Austin played 11 games and shattered the cowboys record. He topped Michael Irvins best season, TO's best season, Bob Hayes, Drew Pearson and every other recievers totals
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 andres gonzales

3:45 [Comment From ahhyeah82 ahhyeah82: ]
Jay Williams or Sean Lee in Nickel packages?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 ahhyeah82

3:45 Gerry Fraley: I'll say Lee. Exceptional talent. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 Gerry Fraley

3:45 [Comment From Al Al: ]
Should the Cowboys look for another corner?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 Al

3:45 David Moore: Lee Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 David Moore

3:45 Gerry Fraley: Never have enough pitching or enough corners. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 Gerry Fraley

3:45 [Comment From ETP ETP: ]
HOUSTON FANS NEED TO FIND THERE SITE
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 ETP

3:45 David Moore: Or corners who can pitch. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 David Moore

3:45 [Comment From Randy Randy: ]
How about Brandon Williams?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:45 Randy

3:46 Gerry Fraley: Being careful with him on turf. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:46 Gerry Fraley

3:46 David Moore: The Cowboys will limit him early. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:46 David Moore

3:46 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
no word on TO signing with anyone
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:46 snickelberry

3:46 [Comment From andres gonzales andres gonzales: ]
Why are the houston fans on this chat don't you have you have your own website. This is Dallas Cowboys.com
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:46 andres gonzales

3:46 [Comment From Doomsday804 Doomsday804: ]
We gave up a 1st, 3rd, and 6th round for Roy's services. Then we pay him as if he is a top tier Wr. around 10mil. Do you see Roy Williams ever performing at a level that would justify the price we have paid?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:46 Doomsday804

3:47 [Comment From RGinSA RGinSA: ]
Or pitchers who can cover
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:47 RGinSA

3:47 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Any chance Jerry brings in Jimmy Johnson to make a speech to the team at some point? Either at training camp or maybe before a big game?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:47 bob

3:47 David Moore: I don't know if Jerry Rice performed to that price Saturday July 24, 2010 3:47 David Moore

3:47 Gerry Fraley: Jimmy will not be making speeches to the lads. Taht would be an insult to Wade Phillips. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:47 Gerry Fraley

3:48 [Comment From Mitch Mitch: ]
Do you think the Cowboys will try to incorporate Choice more this year? Seems like a waste of talent to make him sit all game.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:48 Mitch

3:48 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
good want him to play this year
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:48 snickelberry

3:48 [Comment From Cowboy Fanatic Cowboy Fanatic: ]
Who cares about the most selfish player in the NFL - T.O.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:48 Cowboy Fanatic

3:48 David Moore: Witten gets big yards on a crossing route over the middle after Jenkins falls down Saturday July 24, 2010 3:48 David Moore

3:48 [Comment From dennis dennis: ]
Rams and Bengals are interested in T.O.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:48 dennis

3:49 David Moore: Incorporate Choice at whose expense? If everyone is healthy, Choice is the third wheel. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:49 David Moore

3:49 Gerry Fraley: Romo -- 8 of 11 in 7-on-7 portion. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:49 Gerry Fraley

3:49 [Comment From CowboyPete CowboyPete: ]
First off to Houston. Andre Johnson will bolt after another underachieving season and Can I get some steroids from your cheating linebacker. Anyway, why did we draft an injured prospect in the 4th found (Akwasi). I'm tired of this "He should be ready and his injury is no big deal." We need depth now not next year.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:49 CowboyPete

3:49 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
omg come on Jenkins
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:49 snickelberry

3:49 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
rams and bengals don't know what they r getting into with t.o
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:49 snickelberry

3:49 [Comment From bob bob: ]
It's simple....Choice is better than Barber
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:49 bob

3:49 [Comment From dennis dennis: ]
Im woundering if the cowboys will run some longer routes this year "bombs" for lack of a better word. Although they had a potent attack last year they sure didnt try many over the top type passes.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:49 dennis

3:50 Gerry Fraley: Vertical passing not their style. More of a timing offense adding yards by hitting receivers in stride and letting them go. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:50 Gerry Fraley

 

[sbk92]

3:50 [Comment From CowboyPete CowboyPete: ]
showcase Choice during the preseason and trade him for a solid corner and sixth or seventh round pick.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:50 CowboyPete

3:51 [Comment From Steve Steve: ]
Why don't the Cowboys trade Marion Barber?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:51 Steve

3:51 Gerry Fraley: no market.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:51 Gerry Fraley

3:51 [Comment From Doomsday804 Doomsday804: ]
Spears, Hatcher, and Bowen... all playing on ony year contracts.. who you bring back and why?>
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:51 Doomsday804

3:51 Gerry Fraley: Hatcher and Bowen. Always turn over the roster to stay young.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:51 Gerry Fraley

3:51 [Comment From Big D in PA Big D in PA: ]
Has the pride of Happy Valley (Sean Lee) been on the field yet?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:51 Big D in PA

3:52 Gerry Fraley: Yes. and fitting in well.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:52 Gerry Fraley

3:52 [Comment From Cowboy Fanatic Cowboy Fanatic: ]
why in the world would you trade CHOICE?!
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:52 Cowboy Fanatic

3:52 [Comment From kcwade kcwade: ]
Choice is not better than Barber. Not close.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:52 kcwade

3:52 [Comment From Brat Pott Brat Pott: ]
dennis, the reason they didn't go deep is because Romo has no touch on the deep ball.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:52 Brat Pott

3:52 [Comment From CowboyPete CowboyPete: ]
Corner depth is scary. We draft Wall who doesn't play our style, Akwasi is injured and a D2 project. So basically we didn't fill a need.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:52 CowboyPete

3:53 [Comment From CowboyPete CowboyPete: ]
Hatcher and Bowen are better pass rushers. Spears needs a change of scenery.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:53 CowboyPete

3:53 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Why are the cowboys so caught up with labeling players...Felix is the "homerun hitter" Barber is our "closer" Choice is our "Wildcat" back, Roy is a "#1" WR....why can't we just play the best players and let their play speak for itself?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:53 bob

3:53 Gerry Fraley: My label, not the Cowboys. Jones has far more big-play potential than Barber.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:53 Gerry Fraley

3:53 [Comment From CowboyPete CowboyPete: ]
Brat Pott, did you watch the Saints game last year when Romo and Austin connected deep ?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:53 CowboyPete

3:53 [Comment From #1CowBoyFan #1CowBoyFan: ]
I believe, that Dez has much more of Fitz in him than Miles. I believe, Miles is good ad get open on the edges. Dez is remarkable to adjusting to the ball if it is thrown in an larger area.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:53 #1CowBoyFan

3:54 [Comment From Donnie Donnie: ]
Any word on how Ball and Hamlin looked in 7 on 7?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:54 Donnie

3:54 David Moore: The Cowboys feel they are gettign the ball to their best players. They don't care how it's labeled. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:54 David Moore

3:54 Gerry Fraley: adequate. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:54 Gerry Fraley

3:54 [Comment From Ben Ben: ]
Brad Pott, based off what? When have you seen Romo throw a deep ball poorly? Typical hater.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:54 Ben

3:54 [Comment From Doomsday804 Doomsday804: ]
yeah but 3-4 ends on first and second down isnt about pass rushing

3:54 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
roy got the wrong label
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:54 snickelberry

3:54 David Moore: Hamlin has broken up a pass today. Ball has not.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:54 David Moore

3:54 [Comment From dennis dennis: ]
Bratt Pott I disagree. I see romo put lots of touch on many throws, especially seem routes to witten. I would like to see them try the long ball once or twice a game with guys like Austin and Dez
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:54 dennis

3:55 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Jerry places lables on players and in turn they develop a sense of entitlement. See Roy Williams
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:55 bob

3:55 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
have dez caught any thing today
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:55 snickelberry

3:56 David Moore: Here's a stat for those of you who don't think Romo can throw deep: he has one of the highest yards per completion percentages in the league Saturday July 24, 2010 3:56 David Moore

3:56 Gerry Fraley: Hyes, Several quality catches in group and team portions.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:56 Gerry Fraley

3:56 [Comment From Steve Steve: ]
Cincy would be great for Marion Barber, and they have OL
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:56 Steve

3:57 [Comment From marcus marcus: ]
were did t.o go
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:57 marcus

3:57 Gerry Fraley: Victor Butler picks off a throw over the middle, intended for Jason Witten. Very nice play by Butler. Read route and showed good hands.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:57 Gerry Fraley

3:57 [Comment From drobe86 drobe86: ]
what happend to marty b?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:57 drobe86

3:58 Gerry Fraley: ankle injury before camp.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:58 Gerry Fraley

3:58 [Comment From Doomsday804 Doomsday804: ]
Lets go to the bottom of the depth chart here... do you see Marcus Dixon being able to stick around for another year? and what about Scott Sicko i cant imagine us taking 6 recievers a full back and 4 tightends.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:58 Doomsday804

3:58 Gerry Fraley: Sicko a better shot than Dixon.
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:58 Gerry Fraley

3:58 [Comment From Chris Chris: ]
If he Cowboys have to bring in a veteran kicker, does Buehler make the team as Kickoff specialist?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:58 Chris

3:58 David Moore: Yes
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:58 David Moore

3:58 Gerry Fraley: Yes. HIs kickoffs were a field-position weapon. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:58 Gerry Fraley

3:59 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
gone romo do your thang
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:59 snickelberry

3:59 [Comment From Big D in PA Big D in PA: ]
Will the players be able to keep their heads on straight with all the superbowl talk?
Saturday July 24, 2010 3:59 Big D in PA

3:59 Gerry Fraley: Yes. a subject of Wade Phillips' pre-camp talk.
Another play by Bryant over the middle. Saturday July 24, 2010 3:59 Gerry Fraley

4:00 [Comment From Big D in PA Big D in PA: ]
Did Butler get any bigger during his year off.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:00 Big D in PA

4:00 Gerry Fraley: Seems to be about the same.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:00 Gerry Fraley

4:00 [Comment From Chris Chris: ]
Do the Cowboys feel comfortable with Williams and Butler as the backup OLs?
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:00 Chris

4:00 Gerry Fraley: Only if Williams is healthy.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:00 Gerry Fraley

4:01 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Marty B needs to quit playing hoops
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:01 bob

4:01 [Comment From Chris Chris: ]
Does Brent-Price have a chance to beat out Siavi or is he more likely practice squad material?

4:02 Gerry Fraley: He wants to go by Brent.
He makes team if for no other reason than he would not get through waivers required to be on practice squad. Probably would have been a mid-round pick had he played one more year at Illinois.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:02 Gerry Fraley

4:02 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
no ware today haven't heard anything
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:02 snickelberry

4:02 [Comment From JD JD: ]
Tired of Marty B he's all talk no action.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:02 JD

4:02 [Comment From Big D in PA Big D in PA: ]
How many drops does Roy have so far today?
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:02 Big D in PA

4:02 Gerry Fraley: One, in solo drills.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:02 Gerry Fraley

4:02 [Comment From snickelberry snickelberry: ]
i believe we got some good help in Dez
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:02 snickelberry

4:03 [Comment From bob bob: ]
Why didn't the Cowbody's run the WR screen against the Vikings? It killed Philly and Garrett never even tried it against the Vikes.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:03 bob

4:03 Gerry Fraley: Noty enough time to set it up.
Practice ends with deflection by Scandrick, on a McGee pass.
Thanks for joining us. We'll be back on Sunday.
Saturday July 24, 2010 4:03 Gerry Fraley

 

[sbk92]

If you read through all of that, props. You're a fan.

Here's the gist....

Felix, Roy, Butler and Spears....wow.

Wade's still fat. Jerry's a fake GM.

See ya Sunday.

 

[Cr122]

If you read through all of that, props. You're a fan.

Here's the gist....

Felix, Roy, Butler and Spears....wow.

Wade's still fat. Jerry's a fake GM.

See ya Sunday.

Yup, that about sums it up. lol

 

[Cr122]

2:26 [Comment From SuperBowlSuperBowl: ]
If the Cowboys esp romo implode at the end of the season, does Jerry finally begin to realize he will need a change at coach and qb to win a SuperBowl?
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:26 SuperBowl

2:27 Gerry Fraley: You're way ahead of yourself.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:27 Gerry Fraley


ROTFLMAO

 

[Cr122]

2:29 [Comment From BudBud: ]
How does Sean Lee look to you guys
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:29 Bud

2:30 Gerry Fraley: any guy who gets bloodied in non -contact mini-camps likes to play the game.
Saturday July 24, 2010 2:30 Gerry Fraley

WTF?

 

[Midswat]

ESPN Broaddus: Scout's Eye: Day 1 observations
Jul 25
8:44
AM CT

By Bryan Broaddus

My thoughts from Saturday’s practice:

*Doug Free struggled today at left tackle in some pass protection. In pre-practice I noticed that he was working by himself on his “kick-slide” technique. This is the way that a tackle gets away from the line of scrimmage by kicking his outside leg back and sliding his plant foot. By doing this, it sets himself up for the block.

It appeared to me that Free in his mind was trying not only to work for the proper depth but width in his set. We have talked about how different that angles and footwork would be for him as he went from the right to left side. There were back-to-back plays in the team period where he was beaten badly by the rush to his outside shoulder.

Free is a good enough foot athlete to correct these mistakes. We will need to follow his progress when the one-on-one drills take place at some point in camp. I do see the positive in that each day he will be working against two of the better pass rushers in the league in Ware and Spencer.

*Dave Campo, Brett Maxie and the Cowboys secondary deserve a lot credit for the type of effort and play making ability they showed in practice.

In his press conference, Wade Phillips spoke of how much better the “check down” game was with the offense today. The reason the “check downs” were so good was the fact that the receivers had to deal with guys like Terence Newman and Orlando Scandrick in tight coverage. I didn’t see much space for the quarterbacks to fit balls in.

Safeties Alan Ball, Mike Hamlin and Patrick Watkins showing range on the back end which is something this team has struggled with in the past. I was impressed with the fluid movement of Ball. He really turns easy and can cover some ground. The reason I believe that they have Ball playing free safety is his ability to potentially create more turnovers. In this first practice, the defensive backs were able to get themselves into position to make plays on the ball which is something that had to make Wade Phillips smile.

*I really did believe that going into this 2010 training camp, there was going to be a battle to see who would be the backup tight end behind Jason Witten. I thought that John Phillips outplayed Martellus Bennett and deserved the extended playing time that he received in 2009. Now that Bennett is on the shelf with an ankle injury, Phillips will have the opportunity to continue to build his trust with the front office and the coaching staff. Phillips is nowhere near as talented as Bennett but what he brings to the game is his ability to function in several roles.

During practice, he lined up inline as a normal tight end, as the H-back or move guy and as the fullback. Is he a trained “killer” as a blocker? No, but he has gotten better because of his technique and effort. As a scout, I am a John Phillips fan and will be interested to see how the battle between he and Martellus shapes up.