2022 OTAs, Camps and Training Camp Thread...

[Genghis Khan]

The Cowboys are hopeful that between Waletzko and Josh Ball, they have solid depth at offensive tackle behind Tyron Smith and Terence Steele for the upcoming season

Hoping on unknown quantities is a good idea. That usually works out.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Hoping on unknown quantities is a good idea. That usually works out.

Usually I would say just because they are unknown to us doesn't mean they are unknown to the team. But Ball didn't practice all year and Wally is a rookie. So they team really doesn't know either.

 

[ravidubey]

“I surprised myself,” Smith said. “You never know how something is going to go on the first day. But going through the steps, going through team (drills), I felt like I had a pretty good period. There’s much more to improve upon and I look forward to doing that in the future.”

There is subtext here about the coaching he didn't receive prior to this camp. I think he's excited to learn and really taking to the coaching.

Usually I would say just because they are unknown to us doesn't mean they are unknown to the team. But Ball didn't practice all year and Wally is a rookie. So they team really doesn't know either.

Exactly.

If Steele sprains an ankle week one, do we trust sending Ball or Waletzko out there against the Bucs defense?

Silly IMO not to bring in a veteran.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

There is subtext here about the coaching he didn't receive prior to this camp. I think he's excited to learn and really taking to the coaching.


Exactly.

If Steele sprains an ankle week one, do we trust sending Ball or Waletzko out there against the Bucs defense?

Silly IMO not to bring in a veteran.

I think Nsheke is on speed dial.

 

[ravidubey]

I think Nsheke is on speed dial.

Probably, though that having that number handy won't mean a lot mid-way through the second quarter of a game

 

[p1_]

There is subtext here about the coaching he didn't receive prior to this camp. I think he's excited to learn and really taking to the coaching.


Exactly.

If Steele sprains an ankle week one, do we trust sending Ball or Waletzko out there against the Bucs defense?

Silly IMO not to bring in a veteran.

You’ll get Isaac Alarcon and like it.

 

[Cowboysrock55]

Probably, though that having that number handy won't mean a lot mid-way through the second quarter of a game

I'm assuming a move would be made before preseason is over.

 

[p1_]

I'm assuming a move would be made before preseason is over.

I’m sure there are Erving and Nsekhe types in the wings , but they always disappoint.

 

[boozeman]

 

[jazzcat22]

Have we ever had a rookie class this large?

Probably back in the 70’s when Tom Landry supposed had near 120 in camp at times. when it was unlimited how many players for TC a team could have.
But since the roster limits, maybe not this many since the first few years of Jimmy.

 

[boozeman]

Probably back in the 70’s when Tom Landry supposed had near 120 in camp at times. when it was unlimited how many players for TC a team could have.
But since the roster limits, maybe not this many since the first few years of Jimmy.

I don’t think that is necessarily true.



Obtain an avatar of some sort.

 

[bbgun]

Probably back in the 70’s when Tom Landry supposed had near 120 in camp at times.

you're probably thinking of open tryouts

 

[gp_cowpolk]

Probably back in the 70’s when Tom Landry supposed had near 120 in camp at times. when it was unlimited how many players for TC a team could have.
But since the roster limits, maybe not this many since the first few years of Jimmy.

Your avatar makes you look like Jerry Jones

 

[jazzcat22]

Your avatar makes you look like Jerry Jones

What is with all the avatar responses. I just signed up and have not had time to get one yet. LOL

 

[jazzcat22]

you're probably thinking of open tryouts

Maybe, but I remember reading where they had over 100 in TC at times. Remember, they used to have 6 preseason games back then.
Which could be why some many teams come out flat, or seem to now days. Just think now with only 3 games. Though players are in better shape then coming into cap in the 70's.

Anyway, more TC time and games, more injuries, needed more players.

 

[boozeman]

 

[mcnuttz]

What is with all the avatar responses. I just signed up and have not had time to get one yet. LOL

Usually once a new member has 5 posts, we'll assign an avatar of our choice if one has not already been set up.

 

[jazzcat22]

Usually once a new member has 5 posts, we'll assign an avatar of our choice if one has not already been set up.

I just uploaded one

 

[boozeman]

 

[gp_cowpolk]

What is with all the avatar responses. I just signed up and have not had time to get one yet. LOL

was just clowning around