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August 5, 2009 ArchivesLinebacker Bradie James had an incredible year last year, posting a career high 202 tackles. He's only the second Dallas defender to top 200 in one season, second only to Eugene Lockhart who had 222 in 1989. And like last year when he was a team captain, more is expected from a leadership role this year. "I always talk about guys accepting their roles," he says. "What I know is, I have to go out there and perform real well because if ...
Cornerback Terence Newman lead the Cowboys with four interceptions last season and now is getting used to the idea of Head Coach Wade Phillips taking over defensive responsibilities. Newman says not much has changed. "He's the head coach. You got out and play, that's what you do," he says. "It doesn't matter, we still have to go out and play. If he's going to call it, we've got to play it." Phillips is certainly more involved ...
This is my 29th cowboys training camp .... and this is absolutely, positively, without doubt the most boring one yet.
Secondary: Begging to be Hurd Wednesday's morning practice another platform for Cowboys receiver Sam Hurd to show what he can do for this team, and once again he takes advantage. The offense spent most of the day working on the two minute drill and time and time again Hurd made catches - including a pair of spectacular diving grabs that stood out at the best plays of the day. And when he was on the field with Tony Romo he snagged a touchdown p...
A few trends I've picked up on while watching a week's worth of practices: Sam Hurd is catching EVERYTHING. He's been playing better than any receiver in camp so far. The Cowboys can't go on two. Most times, someone is jumping, whether it's a lineman (and not just Flozell Adams) or a wide receiver. Every time a quarterback says "kill kill kill" before the snap, it's a run. EVERY time. I noticed it late last week and ha...
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