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Broaddus: Listing Top Three Concerns, Trusts As Camp Nears
Posted 15 hours ago
Bryan Broaddus Football Analyst/Scout
As we all prepare for training camp in Oxnard here in a few short weeks, I am going to play a little game with you today called positions of trust or concern.
What are the positions that you have complete confidence in or are not really sure about? Here is my list.
Trust:
Concern:
Sean Lissemore looks healthy after last season’s problems with his leg. Lissemore doesn’t have the quickness of Hatcher, but he is a better player strength-wise. Nick Hayden was found by the pro department in the off season and is playing like he has the confidence of the coaches, but is he just a Band-Aid that will look productive early, then fade? The loss of Josh Brent is huge here and would have been a perfect fit here. Its Hatcher’s job, but they need to find a consistent backup or two that could help Hatcher not have to take so many reps.
I am going to say this right here and right now: The Cowboys cannot afford to lose DeMarco Murray if they are going to have any success this season. I understand that losing Tony Romo , Dez Bryant or Sean Lee would be a huge blow, but Murray out of this lineup makes them a different team on offense. The problem with what I have just said is that we all expect Murray to miss some games because it has happened for portions of the last two seasons. The question now becomes if or when this happens, who does this offense turn to when it needs to run the ball? Phillip Tanner and Lance Dunbar have been the primary ball carriers in this zone rushing attack while rookie Joseph Randle rehabs his thumb injury. We have been told that Randle will be ready for camp here in a few weeks, but will he be able to make an impact in camp? There is no question in my mind about his ability to catch the ball, but how effective will he be as a pass protector? Tanner and Dunbar have looked sharp in the opportunities they have received this spring, but can that carry over to camp? Preseason will be very interesting for this group because of the history of how Murray ’s seasons have gone in the past. This position cannot hold this offense hostage like it did in 2012. Somebody has to step up and give Jason Garrett and Callahan some confidence they can do the job.
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Wait, so RB is a bigger concern than safety? Is he out of his shill mind?
Posted 15 hours ago
Bryan Broaddus Football Analyst/Scout
As we all prepare for training camp in Oxnard here in a few short weeks, I am going to play a little game with you today called positions of trust or concern.
What are the positions that you have complete confidence in or are not really sure about? Here is my list.
Trust:
- Defensive Ends:
- Linebackers:
- Tight Ends:
Concern:
- Guards:
- Defensive Tackle (One Technique):
Sean Lissemore looks healthy after last season’s problems with his leg. Lissemore doesn’t have the quickness of Hatcher, but he is a better player strength-wise. Nick Hayden was found by the pro department in the off season and is playing like he has the confidence of the coaches, but is he just a Band-Aid that will look productive early, then fade? The loss of Josh Brent is huge here and would have been a perfect fit here. Its Hatcher’s job, but they need to find a consistent backup or two that could help Hatcher not have to take so many reps.
- Running Backs:
I am going to say this right here and right now: The Cowboys cannot afford to lose DeMarco Murray if they are going to have any success this season. I understand that losing Tony Romo , Dez Bryant or Sean Lee would be a huge blow, but Murray out of this lineup makes them a different team on offense. The problem with what I have just said is that we all expect Murray to miss some games because it has happened for portions of the last two seasons. The question now becomes if or when this happens, who does this offense turn to when it needs to run the ball? Phillip Tanner and Lance Dunbar have been the primary ball carriers in this zone rushing attack while rookie Joseph Randle rehabs his thumb injury. We have been told that Randle will be ready for camp here in a few weeks, but will he be able to make an impact in camp? There is no question in my mind about his ability to catch the ball, but how effective will he be as a pass protector? Tanner and Dunbar have looked sharp in the opportunities they have received this spring, but can that carry over to camp? Preseason will be very interesting for this group because of the history of how Murray ’s seasons have gone in the past. This position cannot hold this offense hostage like it did in 2012. Somebody has to step up and give Jason Garrett and Callahan some confidence they can do the job.
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Wait, so RB is a bigger concern than safety? Is he out of his shill mind?