Dallas Cowboys Practice Observations From Mark Lane
We don't need a damn mascot as we're watching football. Thank you.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
Amen.
Stephens is getting reps still, but the order is Romo, Orton, Tanney, Stephens.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
Looks as if Alex Tanney has officially passed Nick Stephens as the third quarterback on the depth chart. Not surprising. Tanney has much more upside than Stephens.
Hanna is the second TE with the first teamers.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
If Hanna can stay healthy, he is the number two tight end for the team this season. Even though Escobar was a second round pick, he is too raw to be the starter on opening day.
Romo hits Terrance Williams, but T Will had to turn around and stop to get the ball.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
Uh oh. Time to worry?
Romo to T Will in stride.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
Nevermind.
Romo to Austin over the middle. Complete.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
Miles Austin looked much more explosive last week against the Cardinals than he did at anytime in 2012. Remember what a healthy Austin did in 2009? 81 catches for 1,320 yards and 11 touchdowns. Can you imagine what this offense would look like if this Austin returned to form?
Red zone practice. Romo throws outside as Dez goes inside. Carr watches it out of bounds.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
This is one area that the Cowboys have to improve on offense. This is what is preventing them from becoming an elite offense. They need to fix their red zone struggles in 2013.
Tipped at the line, but gets to Witten anyway. TD. Horn blows. Offense was 1/3 in red zone.
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) August 22, 2013
Will Jason Witten become more of a red zone target under Bill Callahan? Witten has only caught 8 touchdowns in his last two years. I expect him to match that this season.