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Dallas Cowboys training camp stock report: 3 players on rise, 3 players sinking
By Brandon George / Reporter
12:21 pm on August 1, 2014
OXNARD, Calif. – A week into training camp and with seven practices behind them, the Dallas Cowboys are beginning to find some answers.
The Cowboys have 90 players in training camp and will have to reduce their roster to 75 on Aug. 26 and to the final 53 on Aug. 30.
So the Cowboys have about four more weeks to determine their depth chart and where each player belongs.
After watching about every minute of practice so far, here are three players who have helped themselves and three who haven’t:
THREE ON THE RISE:
1. Davon Coleman: The undrafted rookie defensive tackle out of Arizona State has been very active in camp so far. He’s often been disruptive by getting into the backfield and would have already had two sacks if players were allowed to take down the quarterbacks. On Thursday, he tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage that was almost intercepted.
2. LaRon Byrd: The wide receiver who was undrafted in 2012 out of Miami (Fla.) has caught just about every ball thrown his way. Almost every time you look up, No. 80 is open. He has a knack for finding open space and has been sure-handed. The Cowboys will only keep five, maybe six, receivers on their final roster, so he’ll have to keep pushing.
3. Terrance Mitchell: The Cowboys drafted the rookie cornerback in the seventh round out of Oregon because they liked his length and skill set. He’s a physical player and that’s show in camp so far. In 1-on-1 drills Thursday, he even out-muscled wide receiver Dez Bryant as he tried to come inside near the goal line for a catch. Bryant ended up on the grass, with no flag thrown. Mitchell ended up hurting wide receiver Dwayne Harris in the same drill Thursday as he fell on top of Harris’ left leg, causing him to injure his ankle.
THREE SINKING:
1. B.W. Webb: The cornerback whom the Cowboys drafted in the fourth round in 2013 out of William & Mary has really struggled in camp. He’s been beat often in 1-on-1 drills and in team drills. He has a hard time staying in front of bigger receivers. With the rise of rookie Terrance Mitchell, Webb could be on the outside looking in come final cut-down day.
2. Tyler Patmon: The undrafted rookie cornerback from Oklahoma State has given up several catches to wide receiver Dezmon Brisco and other Cowboys wideouts. He’s struggled in coverage and hasn’t helped himself.
3. Caleb Hanie: The veteran quarterback from Forney hasn’t been sharp throughout the first week of camp. He’s struggled with his accuracy and seems far behind backup quarterback Brandon Weeden at this point.
By Brandon George / Reporter
12:21 pm on August 1, 2014
OXNARD, Calif. – A week into training camp and with seven practices behind them, the Dallas Cowboys are beginning to find some answers.
The Cowboys have 90 players in training camp and will have to reduce their roster to 75 on Aug. 26 and to the final 53 on Aug. 30.
So the Cowboys have about four more weeks to determine their depth chart and where each player belongs.
After watching about every minute of practice so far, here are three players who have helped themselves and three who haven’t:
THREE ON THE RISE:
1. Davon Coleman: The undrafted rookie defensive tackle out of Arizona State has been very active in camp so far. He’s often been disruptive by getting into the backfield and would have already had two sacks if players were allowed to take down the quarterbacks. On Thursday, he tipped a pass at the line of scrimmage that was almost intercepted.
2. LaRon Byrd: The wide receiver who was undrafted in 2012 out of Miami (Fla.) has caught just about every ball thrown his way. Almost every time you look up, No. 80 is open. He has a knack for finding open space and has been sure-handed. The Cowboys will only keep five, maybe six, receivers on their final roster, so he’ll have to keep pushing.
3. Terrance Mitchell: The Cowboys drafted the rookie cornerback in the seventh round out of Oregon because they liked his length and skill set. He’s a physical player and that’s show in camp so far. In 1-on-1 drills Thursday, he even out-muscled wide receiver Dez Bryant as he tried to come inside near the goal line for a catch. Bryant ended up on the grass, with no flag thrown. Mitchell ended up hurting wide receiver Dwayne Harris in the same drill Thursday as he fell on top of Harris’ left leg, causing him to injure his ankle.
THREE SINKING:
1. B.W. Webb: The cornerback whom the Cowboys drafted in the fourth round in 2013 out of William & Mary has really struggled in camp. He’s been beat often in 1-on-1 drills and in team drills. He has a hard time staying in front of bigger receivers. With the rise of rookie Terrance Mitchell, Webb could be on the outside looking in come final cut-down day.
2. Tyler Patmon: The undrafted rookie cornerback from Oklahoma State has given up several catches to wide receiver Dezmon Brisco and other Cowboys wideouts. He’s struggled in coverage and hasn’t helped himself.
3. Caleb Hanie: The veteran quarterback from Forney hasn’t been sharp throughout the first week of camp. He’s struggled with his accuracy and seems far behind backup quarterback Brandon Weeden at this point.
