#284ever Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-cowboys-tosprotege&prov=ap&type=lgns Hurd becoming known as more than TO's protege Hurd becoming known as more than TO's protegeBy JAIME ARON, AP Sports Writer August 9, 2006 OXNARD, Calif. (AP) -- Terrell Owens may be the best receiver in Dallas Cowboys training camp. Yet the guy making the best catches and biggest impression is his protege, Sam Hurd. An undrafted rookie who wasn't even invited to the scouting combine, Hurd's combination of size, skill and smarts have made him the biggest surprise of camp.Hurd first gained attention for buddying up to T.O., getting him to stay late after practice for one-on-one tutorials. The way he's played ever since is the focus now. Check out these rave reviews: -- Quarterback Drew Bledsoe: "The guy has been impressive. He's going up and catching the ball, coming up with big plays. We've asked him to play three positions and he played all three in the scrimmage without making any mistakes. That's pretty rare for a rookie." -- Running back Julius Jones: "Sam Hurd is out there making plays. The way he's playing right now, (defenses) would have to respect him." -- Third receiver Patrick Crayton, who made the team three years ago as a seventh-round pick: "He is really taking care of his business a whole lot. I think he's already overcome a lot of those odds." -- And the critic Hurd most needs to win over, coach Bill Parcells: "He is young. He is inexperienced. But he is in very good physical condition. He has a lot of stamina. He's extremely bright. He knows more than one position already. I think he will be in contention for a roster spot based on what I have seen so far." When Owens and fellow starting receiver Terry Glenn sat out Monday with injuries, Hurd worked with the first team in both practices. He fit in, too, stretching his 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame as far left as possible to snatch a wayward pass from Bledsoe. He got more work with the first team Tuesday and Wednesday, even after Glenn returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#284ever Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 My theory is that this kid Hurd is so good, Parcells needs to see if there are any other WR out there that will push this kid or give him a run for his money as a fourth or fifth WR. Its called churning the bottom of the roster boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 My theory is that this kid Hurd is so good, Parcells needs to see if there are any other WR out there that will push this kid or give him a run for his money as a fourth or fifth WR.Its called churning the bottom of the roster boys. Way too early to call this guy an NFL starting WR. Let's see what he does in some preseason games. I have stopped reading puke articles recently because the psychological warfare BP is displaying is giving me a headache. Who knows what is actually going on in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Gollly, he's great. Why is Bill shopping for a #3 and/or #4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Man. #284ever sure knows how to fluff his team. Keep it up man. You're going to fit in just great around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#284ever Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Gollly, he's great.Why is Bill shopping for a #3 and/or #4? Well maybe Bill is finding it hard to believe that this Hurd is a good 3rd or 4th , and feels that Copper,Rector and Tolliver are not working hard enough. He is churning that 5 or 6 spot. The 6th spot will most likely be for Skylar Green as Special Teams. Copper has been the 4th WR for the past couple of years and has watched Crayton a 7th round pick jump over him and now Hurd an undrafted free agent jump over him. The only people that need to be worried about Parcells bringing in another WR are Copper, Rector and Tolliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Man.#284ever sure knows how to fluff his team. Keep it up man. You're going to fit in just great around here. Do you mean with other Eagles fans? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Well maybe Bill is finding it hard to believe that this Hurd is a good 3rd or 4th , and feels that Copper,Rector and Tolliver are not working hard enough. He is churning that 5 or 6 spot.The 6th spot will most likely be for Skylar Green as Special Teams. Copper has been the 4th WR for the past couple of years and has watched Crayton a 7th round pick jump over him and now Hurd an undrafted free agent jump over him. The only people that need to be worried about Parcells bringing in another WR are Copper, Rector and Tolliver. Whatever. I'd find it hard to believe he's going to trade for a 5 or 6....you know, ST types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Oh I see..."churning the roster" is what you guys are spinning it as now...:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#284ever Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Oh I see..."churning the roster" is what you guys are spinning it as now...:laugh: Yup Parcells calls it churning the bottom of the roster. That is something he has been quoted saying many times. So we like you skins fans with gibbs, believe our coach and buy into what he is saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWUeagleMD Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Souns a lot like what T.O. did with Justin Jenkins in Philadelphia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 :laugh: Did anybody else read the title and think TO went all Jeff Garcia on us?? :laugh: :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Copper, Rector, and Tolliver? I didn't even know there were guys in the NFL with those names. You said their names like we are supposed to know who your scrub practice squad receivers are. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poidog22 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Copper, Rector, and Tolliver? I didn't even know there were guys in the NFL with those names. You said their names like we are supposed to know who your scrub practice squad receivers are. :laugh: Copper-The Cowboys' blacksmith. Rector-Parcells' personal proctologist. Tolliver-Didn't he play QB for the Saints a few years back? http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/743/ :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgamesh Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Perhaps if you tape a few of these receivers together you can form a decent offensive lineman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeThreeKingsRuleU Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 and the fact that he was undrafted means absolutely nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeThreeKingsRuleU Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 but I forgot the first rule about being a fan of the cowgirls...take all the facts and throw them out the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouvan59 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Well maybe Bill is finding it hard to believe that this Hurd is a good 3rd or 4th , and feels that Copper,Rector and Tolliver are not working hard enough. He is churning that 5 or 6 spot.The 6th spot will most likely be for Skylar Green as Special Teams. Copper has been the 4th WR for the past couple of years and has watched Crayton a 7th round pick jump over him and now Hurd an undrafted free agent jump over him. The only people that need to be worried about Parcells bringing in another WR are Copper, Rector and Tolliver. "I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay and when it's dry and ready Dreidel I will play Oh, Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel......." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softballs Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I think #284ever should change his name to "fluffer". I liked the part of the article that stated "he's in contention to make the roster". Keep grasping at straws - btw, are you related to pittman4two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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