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  1. 1 hour ago, C-Man said:

    God, that guy is SO ass my dude.

    https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/15/17691376/the-cowboys-have-never-cut-one-of-their-premium-draft-picks-under-jason-garrett-will-that-change

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    Now, all the Cowboys premium picks (rounds 1-3) in the Jason Garrett era haven’t exploded onto the scene and into lucrative second contracts, but they do all have one thing in common - they’ve all played through their rookie deals. Whether they are All-Pro’s or just solid players, the Cowboys always get use out of their early draft resources.

    ...

    But that could all be coming to an end soon. The Cowboys third-round pick of 2015, Chaz Green, may not make it through his rookie contract.

    ...

    It could be time to wave the white flag on the Chaz Green experiment. Not every offensive linemen the Cowboys draft is going to be an All-Pro and not every premium draft pick is going to make it through their rookie deal. It’s been a nice run, but the release of Green would end the team’s streak of viable draft selections through the first three rounds.

     

  2. 47 minutes ago, Fud said:

    I wasn't going to speculate on actual names, but with Ingram universally emerging across the different sites, with one going as far to saying they think he'll be the starter by Tulsa, Young locked in for a large snap share, Kirk Johnson apparently looking healthy and good, and Watson likely dominating the 3rd down snaps, the snaps and touches will have to come at someone's expense, and it's been quiet on the Toenail front 

    Also if Houston doesn't leave in the next week or two, I'm not sure he's he's ever going to leave.

  3. 24 minutes ago, Huckleberry said:

    For some reason you only seem worked up about one side. Any ideas on why that might be?

    because everyone is in agreement on the other side and only arguing with him about the side he's "worked up about"?

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  4. 19 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

     I feel like what guys like that author should really say is: "It's not clear how helpful this treatment is, although it's clear that at worst, it's got a placebo effect and is doing you no harm. Still though, you're an idiot to pay $100+ per treatment when you could do this at home for free." 

    That's kind of what I took from the article/podcast, just not in so many words

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    Some athletes have been doing the cold-water version for some time: ice baths, literally a bathtub full of water and ice. This is great for orthopedic sore spots like shoulders and knees that might need an ice pack after a workout,

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    Athletes who turn to cryotherapy often do so to treat chronic joint pain or to help muscles recover from exercise; exactly what we typically use ice packs for. Since the ice pack is in direct contact with your skin, it can conduct the heat away far more efficiently than a cryosauna, and is way more convenient and affordable.

    ...

    But mix a little science literacy into your visit and understand what you actually will receive, and the prospect gets a whole lot cheerier. If you're into adrenalin rushes, a visit to -170°C/-275°F in your skivvies might be just the thing for you. It's not free like a jump into a snow bank or an icy mountain lake, but if you've got the $50-100 to spare, why not get your rush from standing in the coldest freezer you'll ever see? 

     

  5. Did anyone catch Cruz over at Pappa Charlies sat? I obviously don't keep up with this stuff, but it was pretty packed (not that's it's really a huge place to begin with though). There was also 4-6 counter protesters across the street holding signs.

    Also, while all this team republican vs team democrats arguing is super super interesting, can anyone point me to a comparison of Ted and Beto's differences on the issues? I get that Ted is not very likable, while Beto is very likable, but I don't really vote based on that (much) and was just wondering about key issues and such.

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  6. On 8/9/2018 at 2:49 PM, crash_davis said:

    really dislike the new pixel.  that godawful notch is ugly and lazy ass design and engineering.  if you're going to have a notch, then at least make it sensible and don't have a chin.  to have both is fucking beyond stupid.

    google needs to hire better design people.  you don't have to go full idiocy like johnny form over function ives but there's a ton of middle ground which would be a huge improvement over that big ass notch and chin.

    and no headphone jack, no go for me.  fuck assholes who take away useful features in the name of progress.  choice motherfuckers, give it to your consumers.

    The regular sized pixel isn't going to have a notch, that's the one I'm looking at. 

     

    If you want to see a phone with a great notch design, checkout the new oppo phone. If the OnePlus 6T looks like this, it will be a very attractive phone.

    banner-phone-1-bf0b390d2d.jpg

  7. some practice reports and news and notes round up from btb. Gregory is looking good so far (all things considered), Jaylon Smith continues to ball out, Irving is still in his substance abuse program and will probably be gone for all of camp.

    https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/13/17682670/news-notes-dallas-cowboys-camp-stars-randy-gregory-why-front-seven-cowboys-deepest-unit-more

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    Practice Recap: Optimism For The Defense - Staff, DallasCowboys.com
    The defense gets top billing in this camp summary.

    The Cowboys’ pass rush has had a productive training camp led by DeMarcus Lawrenceand his cohorts. And just in case they needed a boost of talent, Randy Gregory entered into team drills for this first time on Sunday.

    Even more impressive than that might be the Cowboys’ linebacker corps, though. Sean Leeentered team drills on Saturday afternoon and Chris Covington returned to practice on Sunday. Those additions give the Cowboys their full complement of linebackers, which gives them quite a bit of talent to work with.

    Joe Thomas has stolen headlines in the early going of this camp, capping it off with an interception in the preseason opener against San Francisco. Leighton Vander Esch has also begun to flash his natural ability as he has gotten acclimated.

    The real headliner, though, has been Jaylon Smith – who has appeared to take several steps forward in his development during the Cowboys’ stay in California. Smith has looked the part of a blue-chip talent during training camp.

    It’s still early in the summer, to be fair. There’s three preseason games to play before the Cowboys even get to the games that count. But right now, Smith and the defense are showing plenty.

    Star of the Day: Another Big Day For Gregory - Staff, DallasCowboys.com
    Three stars for Randy Gregory!

    David Helman: I never would’ve expected to be writing about Randy Gregory so soon, but here we are. The long-discussed, seldom-seen pass rusher mixed into practice today — and he looked pretty damn good. Gregory probably only got about five total reps working with the defense, and he was held out of pass rush drills. But he looked completely comfortable out there. In the final period of the day, he executed an absolutely beautiful twist stunt and had a free run at Dak Prescott. Had it been a real game, he might’ve notched a sack. Not a bad start at all.

    Mickey Spagnola: There were several choices I could have made for today, from Tavon Austin to Kadeem Edwards to Rico Gathers to Dorance Armstrong. But you know what, this is about how far this guy has come, not necessarily about all he did today. I mean, come on, Randy Gregory was practicing in pads today, taking part in team sessions for the first time since the end of the 2016 season. Who would have thought that back then when he was suspended the entire 2017 season? And in the Blue Period, reserved for the young guys, he would have recorded a sack. Good on him.

    Rob Phillips: Defensive end Randy Gregory was in the backfield – often – in his first team-drill work of training camp, getting past Cameron Fleming and Jacob Campos near the end of practice. Gregory still looks quick off the line of scrimmage, but he also has power to his pass-rush skill set. I’m still amazed at how different he looks frame-wise. At 242 pounds, he’s added a lot of bulk to his upper-body and carries it well. The Cowboys are pleased with the way he’s worked back into practice. And although these aren’t full-contact reps, you can see his natural talent out here.

    Dak hit Tavon for a huge gain here. I didn’t film it, because Randy Gregory appeared to have Dak dead to rights #cowboyswire pic.twitter.com/WBmuBYYjaL

    — David Helman (@HelmanDC) August 13, 2018

    Jerry Jones spoke in Oxnard. We try to make sense of it – Calvin Watkins, The Athletic
    Watkins tries his hand at translating Jerry-speak, with some interesting results.

    On the front seven: The Cowboys might keep six linebackers on the 53-man roster. As of now, they’re as follows: Sean Lee, Jaylon Smith, Leighton Vander Esch, Damien Wilson, Justin March-Lillard, and Joe Thomas. Sixth-round pick Chris Covington has missed valuable practice time due to injury and has returned for the last two days. He’s on the bubble but the coaching staff does value him. The Cowboys could try to hide Covington for the final three preseason games by not playing him, then cut him on the final cut day. If they slip him through waivers, they could then sign Covington to their practice squad.

    As far as the defensive line, it looks like 10 might be available Week 1. Of course, Kony Ealy and Charles Tapper are on the bubble. Ealy is getting some looks at defensive tackle instead of end, as the team tries to get him going. Tapper remains at end. The Cowboys will not have David Irving for the rest of training camp because he’s in a substance abuse facility and he’ll miss the season’s first four games due to an NFL suspension. The team will need to make another roster move to get Irving on the 53. Maliek Collins, who’s out with a foot injury, is getting closer to seeing some playing time.

    The defensive line group might be the Cowboys’ deepest unit.

    On Randy Gregory: Gregory got his first extensive practice time in pads Sunday. He recorded a sack and displayed a series of pass-rush moves from a bull rush to a spin. He didn’t look too rusty and in fact, he looked quick, which is something the Cowboys want. Gregory got looks on all three defensive line groups and will continue to do so until the Cowboys can find a spot for him. Gregory lined up at right defensive end, Tyrone Crawfordand Taco Charlton’s spot. So you could say he’s backing them up for now. Jones also said he expects Gregory to make an impact for the Week 1 game against Carolina and that he was worth the second-round pick.

    Here are 5 thoughts from Jerry Jones about camp - Clarence Hill, Star-Telegram
    Jerry Jones is excited about Randy Gregory, Dak Prescott, Jaylon Smith, and Tavon Austin.

    On Randy Gregory: Jones said he is excited about what he’s seen from Gregory. Gregory won’t play in Saturday’s home preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals but he expects him to be ready to go for the season opener against the Carolina Panthers.

    “I just know that his attitude, his want to, his genuineness, those are things that I’ve heard players talk about but I would say it’s mirrored all the way through and up through the organization,” Jones said. “Everybody here is rooting for him, he doesn’t want any slack but I know he sees the care that everybody has for him. I did notice some of his trademark skill out there on a couple of snaps that he took out there today. You could see that sleekness/sleuthness? He’s just got the ability to create some pressure.”

    On Tavon Austin: Jones said he wanted see more from the offense against the 49ers but didn’t need to risk any injuries. He liked the way both the offense and defense competed. But he specifically pointed out the energy and spirit of receiver Tavon Austin, comparing him to Hall of Famer Michael Irvin.

    “I like the energy that No. 10 is bringing,” Jones said of Austin. “That’s inordinate because just by the nature of how we got him here and his pedigree, for him to bring along that really, it’s Michael Irvin-ish as far as the energy that he brings. I know the guys appreciate him. I certainly do from my perspective to have that kind of impact on his teammates at a time you have to call on it, I used to call it two-a-days, but training camp.

    Jaylon Smith has Jerry Jones feeling justified - Todd Archer via Facebook
    Jerry Jones dominated the headlines, but Archer also took note of what went on during practice.

    ** Dak Prescott focused on the deep ball in one on one drills. For the most part his throws were accurate and he gave his receivers a chance to make plays. He and Terrance Williams hooked up of a touchdown on a long ball over CB Anthony Brown. He would have had a second one to Lance Lenoir, but the receiver could not hang on to the pass in the end zone after a double move. Prescott completed 10 of 16 passes in seven on seven and team drills, bringing his camp total to 97 of 139 (70%).

    A little more on Prescott’s accuracy. It’s not just about completing a pass, it’s about giving the pass catcher a chance to make a play. He threw a check down to tight end Dalton Schultzand hit him in the right shoulder, dictating to the tight end the defender was to his left and how to turn up field. Solid play.

    ** Rookie DE Dorance Armstrong lined up with the first team in the team run/play action period. The fourth round pick is making the coaches notice. He is active and does solidly against the run and the pass. In one on one pass rush work he was able to work up and under Fleming to get a pressure.

    ** Rookie LB Chris Covington has been limited in camp because of a case of bronchitis. After making a good play in individual drills, Garrett said, “Good to see ya 5-9,” referring to the rookie’s jersey number. Covington has a lot of catching up to do after missing so much time.

    Dorance Armstrong: pic.twitter.com/MgBH707NeK

    — Brandon George (@DMN_George) August 13, 2018

    Watch Cowboys TE Rico Gathers make one-handed catch in Sunday's training camp practice: 'That's my style right there' - Brandon George, SportsDay
    Rico Gathers had a spectacular catch yesterday.

    Rico Gathers pic.twitter.com/WHpn0ELEgc

    — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 13, 2018

    Gathers was all smiles when the media approached him after practice, and the tight end tried to play it off as just another play.

    ”It’s another catch in the books,” Gathers said, before another question was asked. ”If the ball is the air, go get it. That’s my style right there. If you put it up, hey, only I can get that.”

    Gathers was asked if he believes his one-handed catch could help propel him to make the final roster.

    ”Nah, because there is more to this game than making plays like that,” Gathers said. “There’s an every-day aspect of it. Coming in, critiquing the blocking, and just being an every-day guy. You can make that catch one day than, shoot, and you don’t make no more catches for two weeks later like that. Coach doesn’t like flash players.”


    Observations from Oxnard: Scott Linehan really liked this play from Dak Prescott, Terrance Williams - Staff, SportsDay
    Some choice quotes from Sportsday's camp summary:

    Per David Moore: Owner Jerry Jones singled out WR Tavon Austin for the inordinate amount of energy he brings to the practice field. “It’s Michael Irvin-ish as far as the energy that he brings,” Jones said. “I know the guys appreciate him.”

    Per Brandon George: The Cowboys have been lining up Tavon Austin in several spots and even throwing him deep balls: "I love it. It’s all about getting the ball in space for me. That’s all I really want, get the ball in space and have a little fun and show what God blessed me with."

    Per Kate Hairopoulos: Jerry Jones said he expects DE Randy Gregory to be ready for season opener at Carolina. "Just know that his attitude, his want tos, his genuineness, those are things that I've heard players talk about but I would say it's mirrored all the way through p through the organization."

    Dak to Terrance Williams. (Scott Linehan really liked this one) pic.twitter.com/0Jrdb7TPOd

    — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) August 13, 2018

    Cowboys 2018 training camp: Randy Gregory looks good in team drills - Michael Sisemore, Blogging The Boys
    Sisemore's always excellent practice summary gives you all the sights and sounds you need to stay up to date on what happened in Oxnard.


    Kris Richard is here, and so is a new attitude for the Cowboys defense – Calvin Watkins, The Athletic
    In addition to his camp summary, Watkins offers up a very readable deep dive into what Kris Richard has brought to Dallas. An excerpt:

    He wants cornerbacks to press more on the outside and for the free safety to take away the middle of the field. If the corners eliminate deep throws and get inside position, the Cowboys’ secondary is doing its job.

    This brand of football is different from what the Cowboys employed last season. Sure, the Cowboys played some man-to-man, but ultimately, they were in a zone scheme meant to keep the receivers in front of them. It was a safer, more passive scheme.

    Now the Cowboys’ secondary will play aggressively and hope to force offenses off the field.

     

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  8. 22 minutes ago, Fud said:

    OB's lulz 

     

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    In talking with multiple people associated with the program about practice this week, I've heard nothing but positive things. The reviews are so positive, I continuously ask people if they are viewing practice through rose-colored glasses. Each person has told me to wait-and-see what happens this season.

    Okay, I am game.

     Here are some interesting comments I received this week:

    Texas offensive line back Herb Hand’s attention to detail has impressed everyone in attendance. From what I was told, Hand immediately corrects every misstep by his unit. Even if the error is only slightly off, Hand is the first person to fix the mistake. From what I have been told, his attention to detail is every impressive.

    Media members have not viewed the team portion of practice, but I hear left tackle Calvin Anderson has played well. In fact, I have been told the more interesting battle is between Derek Kerstetter, Denzel Okafor and Samuel Cosmi at right tackle. Okafor is making a good run at the right tackle position.

    Time to buy some stock in Junior Angilau. From what I was told, defensive lineman Keondre Coburn was having a lot of success against the offensive line with a bull rush. Nevertheless, Coburn was eventually matched up against Angilau, and subsequently shut down.

    I was told Tope Imade is too big not to play this year. He weighs around 290 pounds and has the build of an NFL player.

    Texas senior running back Tre Watson has made a great impression so far. From what I was told, Watson looks better than any running back who played last season. Basically, that means Keaontay Ingram and Watson could end up being the best running options for Texas this season.

    Longhorn receiver Collin Johnson is a much tougher receiver, according to multiple people associated with the program. Johnson is developing the attitude of a bad ass, he has caught the attention this staff because of his aggressive play.

    When the pads came on this past Wednesday, cornerback Kris Boyd began teeing off on receivers. Boyd landed huge hits and talked trash after each throttling. In fact, safety P.J. Locke recorded several hard hits this week in practice. From what I could tell, the defensive backs are the scariest unit on this year’s team.

     

     

    they've got to stop letting esl people write their published articles.

  9. https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2018/8/10/17673436/five-winners-and-three-losers-in-the-cowboys-preseason-game-against-the-49ers

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    Five winners and three losers in the Cowboys preseason game against the 49ers

    Which players showed up last night and which players struggled?

    By DannyPhantom@DannyPhantom24  Aug 10, 2018, 7:00am CDT
     

    The first preseason game is in the books as the San Francisco 49ers defeated our beloved Dallas Cowboys 24-21 on Thursday night. We got a little taste of the starters with a good dose of action from the new guys. Despite the sloppiness that usually accompanies preseason ball, the offense didn’t turn the ball over (except for that last Hail Mary) and the team survived without any costly injuries. There was a lot to digest in game no. 1 and here are this week’s winners and losers.

    WINNERS

    Dak Prescott

    In typical Dak Prescott fashion, the Cowboys young quarterback followed up a very uninspiring training camp performance with some great play in preseason football. He only played in one series, but he made it count. He finished 3/3 for 39 yards and a touchdown. He also took off and ran once for 12 yards, helping the offense keep the chains moving. The preseason marvel continues. In 2016, Dak completed 78% of his passes and had a 137.8 passer rating. Last year, he improved to 82% and 138.4 passer rating. He’s off to a good start, completing 100% of his passes with a perfect 158.3 passer rating.

    Joe Thomas

    The free agent linebacker was all over the field last night. He finished the game with five tackles (three solo), including one behind the line of scrimmage. He also had one pass break-up as well as being the benefactor of Kavon Frazier’s tipped pass where Thomas was able to come down with the interception. He was brought to Dallas to give them a solid coverage linebacker and so far, he’s as good as advertised.

    Michael Gallup

    What a great start for the Cowboys rookie wide receiver. On the game’s first drive, Gallup would catch a 30-yard touchdown pass from Dak Prescott. It was his only catch of the night, however, it shouldn’t have been. Gallup would also beat his man deep, but unfortunately Cooper Rush was way short on his throw, allowing the defender to catch up to Gallup. A good throw and the rookie is off to the races.

    Bo Scarbrough

    Fans got a good look at what a tired defense looks like when they try to arm tackle Scarbrough as the rookie running back got loose for a 28-yard run to set up the offense inside the red zone. Scarbrough got plenty of chances to show his skill as he carried the ball nine times for a total of 33 yards (3.7 yards per carry). While he didn’t have a lot room to run at times, he would power his way in short-yardage situations. He scored a touchdown at the goal line and could’ve had another one in the second half had he not slipped. But more than just his thumping running style, Scarbrough demonstrated that he can be an asset in the passing game, hauling in two catches for 19 yards.

    Lance Lenoir

    With each new day, there becomes more and more to love about this “long-shot” receiver. And Thursday’s game was no exception as Lenoir would come down with a nice toe-drag touchdown pass to help the team go up 21-10 in the third quarter. Not only is he playing his way on to the team, but I’m to the point where I’m looking forward to what type of plays he’s going to make in the regular season. The guy has worked so hard and the amount of improvement he’s shown this season is commendable.

    LOSERS

    The Corners

    The 49ers receiving group shouldn’t cause defenses a lot of problems, but the Cowboys young corners found themselves out of position a few times. Chidobe Awuzie surrendered a couple receptions that resulted in first downs. Anthony Brown got called for a pass interference penalty that set up a 49ers touchdown. And Jourdan Lewis got beat deep for the longest reception of the game.

    And the depth guys completely collapsed, allowing the 49ers to charge down the field and score two touchdowns in the final five minutes of the game. I had no idea who 49ers’ 8th-string quarterback Nate Mullins was before tonight and I would have preferred to have kept it that way.

    Marcus Martin

    The backup offensive linemen played okay for the most part. Chaz Green did get called for a penalty and there was some blocks not executed, but the unit did a decent job as a whole. It was a tough day for free agent Marcus Martin. On one play, he pulled to his right, but whiffed on his block, causing Scarbrough to be tackled behind the line of scrimmage. But more concerning would be that Martin left the game after he injured his right big toe. With a tight roster battle for the last OL spots, any obstacle could derail his chances to make the team.

    Mike White

    It’s expected that a rookie quarterback will have some growing pains and the Cowboys young arm exhibited his shares last night. White held on to the ball too long at times and was late getting the ball to his receivers. Some of his throws were off target as well. The Western Kentucky product still needs plenty of reps, but that’s what preseason action is for.

    The good news is that Cooper Rush was solid. While he came down to earth a bit compared to his outstanding performance last preseason, he showed a lot of poise out of the pocket and made several good throws.

     

     

  10. 12 minutes ago, Richter said:

    Sounds like you let EJ buy you one too many glasses of Rose during one of your infamous dinners.

    I still get a kick out of EJ thinking he had dinner with ctj. He had an entire dinner with a guy and apparently didn't know who it was

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