Cowboys' Rookies

curveball · Post by **curveball** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:59 pm

In case you care how the opposition is looking, here's a breakdown.

Ware (1A)-- Some are comparing him to Lawrence Taylor. Has routinely been the dominant rusher is pratice. Most can't wait to see what he can do.

Spears (1B)-- Injured, was less than overwhelming before the injury. Could best be described as "solid".

Burnett (2) -- Still isn't listed as a "starter". Has some adjustments to make before contributing.

Canty (4)-- Jim Burt claims he's going to be a "star". Already the most disruptive lineman on the team in practice.

Barber (4)-- Has by overshadowed by Tyson Thompson. Would have trouble making the team if he wasn't a fourth round pick.

Beriault (6)-- Incredible so far and has far exceeded anyone's expectations but is stuck behind Roy Williams. He'll make the team but won't see the field.

Ratliff (7)-- Has a chance to make the team, may be pratice squad material.

Pettiti (7) -- Slowed by an ankle injury, may not make the team.

UDFAs

Tyson Thompson -- The practice wonder so far. Claimed to be faster than Newman. May make the team as a KR.

Thomas (Pepper) Johnson -- Parcells started calling him "Pepper" after four sacks in the intrasquad scrimmage. Has an outside shot at making the team due to injuries. Pratice squad material.

JPM36 · Post by **JPM36** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:18 pm

Who is saying that Ware is the next LT? You? Other Cowboys fans? His mother?

I'll believe it when I see it.

BossHog · Post by **BossHog** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:06 am

There is, was and always will be only one Lawrence Taylor.

But thanks for the update curvey.

Are they using the 3-4 a lot at camp?

Redskins4Life · Post by **Redskins4Life** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:18 am

Wares your classic workout warrior. He comes into the draft from a small school hoping to be maybe a 3rd or 2nd round pick maybe even as low as round 4-5, then he turns some crazy good forty times and bam he's the next LT. Not gonna happen. Another thing, I heard Canty was supposed to be real good until he had some huge leg injury or something so you guys might have gotten a steal there. Regardless, I hear he's not too durable.

curveball · Post by **curveball** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:23 am

They've been running the 3-4 almost exlusively.

Several former Giants from Parcells' tenure there have been visiting camp and they made the "next LT" comments along with Parcells, not me, I haven't even seen him play except for a few video clips.

I anyone is interested the Dallas/Arizona preseason game, it is on Monday at 7am on the NFL Network.

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 12:29 pm

Two words; Robert McCune.

skinsfano28 · Post by **skinsfano28** » Wed Aug 10, 2005 1:37 pm

he is a monster--believe it or not i think he has a good shot at playing a fair amount this season...his raw athleticism just has to have gregg williams drooling--talking about a steal, there you go