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Anthony Brown's fast start at Cowboys camp is getting noticed
Todd Archer
ESPN Staff Writer
OXNARD, Calif. -- When Anthony Brown returned to his room after his first practice with the Dallas Cowboys, he had more than his normal amount of text messages on is cell phone from family and friends.
It seems they follow social media and were aware of his interception of Tony Romo.
“They just said continue to keep working, you’ve got a long ways to go,” Brown said. “I’m still trying to make this team. That’s just one step.”
But that one step can build confidence and can help a rookie immensely, especially a sixth-round pick.
With Orlando Scandrick working back into practice after missing last season with torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments, Brown has received first-team snaps in the nickel defense in Scandrick’s slot position. With Scandrick and Brandon Carr not practicing on Saturday, he worked at cornerback with the first team.
So far, the Cowboys like what they have seen.
“He’s got the movement and he’s got really good speed and instincts,” defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli said. “Now it’s that day-by-day process. Then you find out which guys really want to compete for these jobs. It’s getting [to be] grind time a little bit. Not really. But that’s where you’ve got to see guys come up and make the plays they are supposed to make; more importantly, play the style of the defense we want.”
At Purdue, where he recorded four interceptions in his senior season, Brown did not play in the slot. Facing Cole Beasley every day is taxing for any cornerback with Beasley’s quickness and smarts. On Saturday, he simply grabbed Beasley for a holding penalty in a one-on-one drill. But having Scandrick around has helped his development early in training camp.
“He’s a great NFL player,” Brown said. “He’s been in the league nine years and he’s teaching me a lot, all the ins and outs of the game, trying to get me to get better every day.”
Despite the strong start, Brown isn’t getting carried away and isn’t sure where he is in the adjustment to the NFL.
“I don't know until I get into that first game,” Brown said. “It's still practice. Practice and games are two different experiences. I can't wait until the first game next weekend against the Rams. I'll let you know then.”
His family and friends might let him know first.
Todd Archer
ESPN Staff Writer
OXNARD, Calif. -- When Anthony Brown returned to his room after his first practice with the Dallas Cowboys, he had more than his normal amount of text messages on is cell phone from family and friends.
It seems they follow social media and were aware of his interception of Tony Romo.
“They just said continue to keep working, you’ve got a long ways to go,” Brown said. “I’m still trying to make this team. That’s just one step.”
But that one step can build confidence and can help a rookie immensely, especially a sixth-round pick.
With Orlando Scandrick working back into practice after missing last season with torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments, Brown has received first-team snaps in the nickel defense in Scandrick’s slot position. With Scandrick and Brandon Carr not practicing on Saturday, he worked at cornerback with the first team.
So far, the Cowboys like what they have seen.
“He’s got the movement and he’s got really good speed and instincts,” defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli said. “Now it’s that day-by-day process. Then you find out which guys really want to compete for these jobs. It’s getting [to be] grind time a little bit. Not really. But that’s where you’ve got to see guys come up and make the plays they are supposed to make; more importantly, play the style of the defense we want.”
At Purdue, where he recorded four interceptions in his senior season, Brown did not play in the slot. Facing Cole Beasley every day is taxing for any cornerback with Beasley’s quickness and smarts. On Saturday, he simply grabbed Beasley for a holding penalty in a one-on-one drill. But having Scandrick around has helped his development early in training camp.
“He’s a great NFL player,” Brown said. “He’s been in the league nine years and he’s teaching me a lot, all the ins and outs of the game, trying to get me to get better every day.”
Despite the strong start, Brown isn’t getting carried away and isn’t sure where he is in the adjustment to the NFL.
“I don't know until I get into that first game,” Brown said. “It's still practice. Practice and games are two different experiences. I can't wait until the first game next weekend against the Rams. I'll let you know then.”
His family and friends might let him know first.
