Written by theMBIIIeffect
I’ve been following the first few days of the Dallas Cowboys training camp via Twitter. I never thought that the online social networking/micro-blogging service would be of much use to me. I never even thought I’d say “micro-blogging.”
But I’ve been wrong. Following Josh Ellis’ and Zach Buchanan’s tweets from San Antonio has been like getting play-by-play of training camp. Here are a few developments from training camp:
- Sam Hurd has been tearing it up at the very competetive WR spot. He has a good connection with quarterback Tony Romo and has been making catches all over the place. Buchanan said Hurd “can do no wrong.”
- Running back Tashard Choice looks like a complete, strong back in all aspects, including blocking.
- The Romo-Roy Williams connection is still a work in progress, but it’s looking pretty good already with Williams making one-handed grabs. They had some timing issues on the slant, but that pass is already looking pretty money.
- Third-rounder and Cowboys’ top pick in the 2009 NFL Draft Brandon Williams is very athletic, but didn’t have to drop into coverage much in college. That could mean that Bobby Carpenter gets another year in Dallas.
- Not a lot of Wildcat/Razorback formation yet, but there’s a ton of two tight end stuff. That’s more time for Martellus Bennett to shine. Fantasy owners, take heed: If you’re in a deep league, he might be a great late-round value. Romo finds his tight ends often and Bennett looks like he’ll be getting a lot of PT.
- Gerald Sensabaugh is bringing a lot more athleticism to the strong safety spot. He’s good in man and zone coverage, and he’s been making interceptions.
- Marcus Spears has cut a lot of weight and looks much more aggressive. Igor Olshansky looks like a viable replacement for departed defensive end Chris Canty. Buchanan predicts that he’ll be less disruptive, but more consistent.
- Rookie QB’s Stephen McGee and Rudy Carpenter are making rookie quarterback mistakes. McGee has a cannon for an arm, but he won’t be pushing Jon Kitna at the 2nd quarterback spot anytime soon.
- Anthony Spencer is going to fill Greg Ellis’ shoes well enough. Buchanan claims “we won’t be missing Greg Ellis, that’s for sure.”
- Michael Hamlin has been the most impressive of the rookie DB’s sofar. Victor Butler and Brandon Williams are the most impressive of the rookie linebackers and have been dubbed our steals of the draft.
Also, there are no major injuries to report sofar.
The popular saying goes “no news is good news.”
Bull. A lot of good news is good news, and that’s what training camp has been in its first week. I’m telling you, sign up for Twitter. I got all this stuff sent right to my cell phone by text message for no extra charge. It’s well worth it.
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Add a link to their twitter accounts, MB
Done. My suggestion is following Buchanan’s Twitter page. He tweets pretty regularly.
Looks like the defense is ahead of the offense..from what I read..
Plus..Romo threw his first TD to RW..Monday..
I am hoping to see that 10 to 12 times this season..
Me too, Bevo. Offense is much more about timing, so it’s not really surprising to see the offense lagging a little bit. Are you keeping up with those guys on Twitter?
And for god’s sakes, if you’re on Twitter, follow Marty B. Here’s his latest tweet: “MartyBTV Playing Mario kart with igor, Gurode, junior, Felix brookings, Colombo, roy, Crayton, kosier on the wii lol waiting for nx.”
Hahahaha thanks for the updates MBIII. I get so much shit sent to my phone already so I’m glad you’re hittin’ me with the meat of the updates. It’s much appreciated. Heard that choice tweaked his shoulder and possibly marty — his hand.
Hey Fellas,
It’s been way too long and Im dying for this season to start. I know most of us are counting on seeing Miles Austin emerge as a number 2 WR. However it seems like every time I read something about training camp Im reading about Sam Hurd. He seems to be turning some heads and has improved his speed. Im more than pleased about Hurd’s progress but is it just me that’s rooting for Miles Austin? Roy and Crayton provide consistent catching ability but the speed is lacking and that concerns me.
hey tdcowboys, read my post on matt jones. i’m going thru the same issues that you are. that is the one spot i’m a little concerned about as many of us are. when you loose owens production something big has to happen. granted we are going to run first, but the Ds have to fear are ability to pass before they will respect that run fact? good to hear from ya, go boys.
TD, i think we might see a lot of two tight end sets. Marty B is looking real good.
2TE sets and you have some receivers looking to break out. Jerry won’t pick up MJones for the same reason he cut T.O. No no no it’s not this “locker room chemistry” — Jerry doesn’t believe in that guys — It’s so our younger talent can emerge and make plays. Every player that has been cut, everyone wants to make it about chemistry. Well we cut Greg Ellis, it’s because he wines. We traded Henry, it’s because he got a P.I. or whatever he got. We cut TO it’s because he demands the ball. Something all of these positions we got rid of have in common is that there’s young talent behind them that we drafted to play ball. Except Tank Johnson, he just sucked.