tr1 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Carpenter has been stuffing MB at the line consistently. I'm afraid the author has misinterpreted that effort. MB is struggling in camp. Oh, and Pacman is a 'superstar'... :laugh: By CLARENCE E. HILL JR. http://www.star-telegram.com/332/story/808204.html OXNARD, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys entered training camp with admittedly few holes on the roster and literally no starting jobs up for grabs, thus making it challenging for those looking to make significant moves up the depth chart. Superstars such as quarterback Tony Romo sits to pee, receiver Terrell Owens, tight end Jason Witten and linebacker DeMarcus Ware and highly touted newcomers such as cornerback Adam Jones, running back Felix Jones and linebacker Zach Thomas have stood out as expected. However, as HBO surely will chronicle to the nation when the first episode of its Cowboys’ training camp documentary Hard Knocks airs Wednesday, there are always surprises. Among them is linebacker Bobby Carpenter. "At the end of the day, if I play as well as I can, I believe I am going to be on the field somehow, some way," Carpenter said. "It’s on me. I feel I am starting to hold up my end of the bargain. Everything else has to take care of itself." Five Cowboys who have made their move so far in camp: LB Bobby Carpenter The skinny: Until he breaks into the starting lineup, Carpenter might never live down the bust label he has been tagged with since being picked in the first round of the 2006 draft. But he is having the best camp of his career and is showing signs that he can be a major contributor. The question is finding a role in a stacked linebacker corps. He plays behind starter Zach Thomas and Kevin Burnett, who plays on passing downs. Coach Wade Phillips said he will find a role for a player if he proves he can contribute. Time will tell if that’s true. LB Anthony Spencer The skinny: Spencer admittedly struggled early as a rookie last year in making the transition from college defensive end to NFL linebacker.[No, no, no...that's not what puke fans on ATN said! :laugh: ] But the light began to turn on for him late in the season and it has been burning bright since then. The Greg Ellis controversy during organized team activities was about the team’s preference to give Spencer more time so he can take the next step in his maturation process. The bottom line is the Cowboys believe they have three dynamic pass rushers in Ellis, Ware and Spencer. It worked for the New York Giants last season. Safety Courtney Brown The skinny: He made the transition from college cornerback to safety as a rookie last year. The Cowboys have always liked his athleticism and ball skills. He has a 41.5 vertical leap. He has been very impressive in camp so far — so much so that the Cowboys are giving him a look with the first-string dime defense ahead of incumbent Pat Watkins. He still must prove to the Cowboys that he is a willing and able tackler, but they think he has excellent coverage skills. Whether he moves ahead of Watkins or not, Brown is proving to be somebody to watch in the future. Wide receiver Miles Austin The skinny: While there has been a lot of talk about Austin and Sam Hurd competing for the third receiver spot, the bottom line is that Austin is the X-factor. Hurd is a solid possession receiver the Cowboys can count on. What the team needs is a player who can stretch the field, a la Terry Glenn. No receiver on the team has more speed than Austin. The only question in the past was his hands. Austin has been solid, if not spectacular, catching the ball in camp and is gaining the trust of quarterback Tony Romo sits to pee. Credit his work after practice catching passes from a Jugs machine. Cornerback Evan Oglesby The skinny: When the Cowboys opened camp talking about the improved depth at cornerback, nobody was thinking about Evan Oglesby. The talk was about Adam Jones and rookie draft picks Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick. There was optimism about 2007 seventh-round pick Alan Ball. But no one has made more plays in camp than Oglesby. He leads the team in camp interceptions and has made such an impression on the coaches that he might be hard to keep off the field. He needs to continue to develop in preseason games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRomoProBowl Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 looks good! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Nate Newton is having packages delivered to camp again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Nate Newton is having packages delivered to camp again? Gives a new meaning to the phrase 'jumbo package' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Gives a new meaning to the phrase 'jumbo package' I was thinking Marijuana packages, but your's will do also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The only question in the past was his hands. A wide receiver who's only question about him was if he could actually catch the ball lol :laugh:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Looking good Carp'. Keep it up baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Looking good Carp'. Keep it up baby. MB is going to make a lot of third string LBs look good this year. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 No Danny Ameondolala mention? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Yeah Carp, way to go! • Tight end Jason Witten became so frustrated after being covered (or held, depending on the perspective) by Carpenter that he told defensive coordinator Brian Stewart to get Carpenter off of him. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/080508dnspocampreport.426bd29.html :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Yeah Carp, way to go!• Tight end Jason Witten became so frustrated after being covered (or held, depending on the perspective) by Carpenter that he told defensive coordinator Brian Stewart to get Carpenter off of him. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/080508dnspocampreport.426bd29.html :laugh: Nice find. I'm waiting for the puke fans to explain why Witten was whining. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Nate Newton is having packages delivered to camp again? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzinator53 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nate Newton is having packages delivered to camp again? Yeah it was addressed to michael Irvin and he mistook it for cocaine... actually here is a picture of it: "Is Anthrax Bad?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nate Newton is having packages delivered to camp again? probably only a 146lbs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nice find.I'm waiting for the puke fans to explain why Witten was whining. What is absolutely amazing to me, is that I have not looked at 1 camp report for the skins this year. NOT ONE. I have for the Gmen and Eagles. What does that tell you about what I think of your team? What does your posting of the arcane say about my team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 DMN:Ron Jeremy joins the Cowboys Club Wade adding gerth if not sustainability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 What is absolutely amazing to me, is that I have not looked at 1 camp report for the skins this year. NOT ONE.I have for the Gmen and Eagles. What does that tell you about what I think of your team? What does your posting of the arcane say about my team? The fact that you are one of the oldest members of this board and not even a Redskins fan tells me what you think of this team smartass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Apparantly, Ken easily amazes himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 What does that tell you about what I think of your team? Why could you possibly think I care about what you think about the Skins? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 MB is going to make a lot of third string LBs look good this year. :laugh: Keep up the good work tr1. Lovin' it. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 No Danny Ameondolala mention? Probably be fighting for the #1 WR spot in Philly right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Nice find.I'm waiting for the puke fans to explain why Witten was whining. :laugh: He's a crybaby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 He's a crybaby. Ah, I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 What is absolutely amazing to me, is that I have not looked at 1 camp report for the skins this year. NOT ONE.I have for the Gmen and Eagles. What does that tell you about what I think of your team? What does your posting of the arcane say about my team? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Seriously I practically fell of my chair laughing at you. Do you really know how ****ing retarded you sound? Obviously not! So because you have not read a Redskins training camp report, we are horrible? Do you believe in unicorns and clouds made of marshmellows? What about the moon made of cheese? Maybe if we talk to you like the five year old you sound like, we might have a conversation that brings us down to your intelligence level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I was thinking Marijuana packages, but your's will do also. I was thinking of his what 175 pounds of marijuana. Not sure what you're thinking of, package-wise... :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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