Update post #15: McBriar an Eagle
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Mat McBriar works out for Eagles; Cowboys next
July, 23, 2012
Jul 2310:20AM CTBy Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com Recommend8Tweet30Comments6EmailPrintIRVING, Texas – Mat McBriar's comeback from offseason surgery to remove a cyst below his left knee is just about complete with the two-time Pro Bowler working out for Philadelphia on Monday.
The Cowboys would like to visit with McBriar, their punter since 2004, this week before the team flies to Oxnard, Calif. The Cowboys have two punters on their roster in Chris Jones, who replaced McBriar for two games in 2011, and Delbert Alvarado.
Update (1:10 p.m.): McBriar is scheduled to work out for the Cowboys on Tuesday.
The Eagles are working out several punters.
McBriar had surgery in February and has been punting for the last six weeks in San Diego. McBriar ended up on injured reserve last year because of nerve issue that affected his foot. He averaged 43.8 yards per punt and had a 36.1-yard net average, which was his lowest since his rookie season.
McBriar, who was the Cowboys’ special teams’ captain in 2011, has a career 45.3-yard average with a 38.1-yard net average. From 2007-10 his net average went up every year, topping out at 41.7 yards in 2010, which earned him his second Pro Bowl bid.
July, 23, 2012
Jul 2310:20AM CTBy Todd Archer | ESPNDallas.com Recommend8Tweet30Comments6EmailPrintIRVING, Texas – Mat McBriar's comeback from offseason surgery to remove a cyst below his left knee is just about complete with the two-time Pro Bowler working out for Philadelphia on Monday.
The Cowboys would like to visit with McBriar, their punter since 2004, this week before the team flies to Oxnard, Calif. The Cowboys have two punters on their roster in Chris Jones, who replaced McBriar for two games in 2011, and Delbert Alvarado.
Update (1:10 p.m.): McBriar is scheduled to work out for the Cowboys on Tuesday.
The Eagles are working out several punters.
McBriar had surgery in February and has been punting for the last six weeks in San Diego. McBriar ended up on injured reserve last year because of nerve issue that affected his foot. He averaged 43.8 yards per punt and had a 36.1-yard net average, which was his lowest since his rookie season.
McBriar, who was the Cowboys’ special teams’ captain in 2011, has a career 45.3-yard average with a 38.1-yard net average. From 2007-10 his net average went up every year, topping out at 41.7 yards in 2010, which earned him his second Pro Bowl bid.
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Woot! They aren't sleep at the wheel RT @ESPNDallas: Update: Mat McBriar to work out for #Cowboys on Tuesday. http://es.pn/O065IK
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Woot! They aren't sleep at the wheel RT @ESPNDallas: Update: Mat McBriar to work out for #Cowboys on Tuesday. http://es.pn/O065IK
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If he's healthy, signing him should be a no brainer.
(Un)Lucky for us we have a GM without a brain.
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McBriar reportedly joins Eagles
Posted on 07/25/2012 by Tom Orsborn
Mat McBriar, arguably the top punter in Cowboys history, has agreed to terms with the Eagles, according to ESPNDallas.com and other media outlets.
McBriar worked out for the Cowboys on Tuesday, but the parties couldn’t come to terms on a new deal and he got a better offer from the Eagles. McBriar spent eight seasons with Dallas and is the franchise’s leader in gross (45.3) and net averages (38.1).
McBriar also landed a franchise-record 175 punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.
McBriar was hampered last season by a left foot injury and had surgery in February on his left knee.
So who do the Cowboys turn to now? Chris Jones, who averaged 42.6 yards per punt as McBriar’s replacement last season, is the top candidate. Delbert Alvarado is also on the roster
Posted on 07/25/2012 by Tom Orsborn
Mat McBriar, arguably the top punter in Cowboys history, has agreed to terms with the Eagles, according to ESPNDallas.com and other media outlets.
McBriar worked out for the Cowboys on Tuesday, but the parties couldn’t come to terms on a new deal and he got a better offer from the Eagles. McBriar spent eight seasons with Dallas and is the franchise’s leader in gross (45.3) and net averages (38.1).
McBriar also landed a franchise-record 175 punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line.
McBriar was hampered last season by a left foot injury and had surgery in February on his left knee.
So who do the Cowboys turn to now? Chris Jones, who averaged 42.6 yards per punt as McBriar’s replacement last season, is the top candidate. Delbert Alvarado is also on the roster
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If he's truly healthy that blows.
Now we just have to hope Chris Jones isn't the Phil Costa of punters.
Now we just have to hope Chris Jones isn't the Phil Costa of punters.
