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Wysłany: Sob 11:19, 20 Lis 2010 Temat postu: MLB Dallas Cowboys Mailbag Miles Austin at Slot Re |
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Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett might be well-served to try a assortment of players in different positions. The only player that really doesn’t have the skill set to play in the slot is Roy Williams. Other than that, you’d think that either Austin, Bryant, or Kevin Ogletree could pick up the nuances of lining up inside. Crayton has the edge in experience, but not in numbers.
For comparison’s sake, Ryder provided Spears, Hatcher, and Bowen with nearly identical grades for their 2010 play.
We have suggested the Cowboys continue to start Spears and Olshansky,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], replacing them with Hatcher and Bowen on passing downs. Since Spears is unlikely to be a Cowboy next year, the franchise could slowly transition either Hatcher or Bowen. Despite also being restricted free agents, both of those players are more likely than Spears to sign a long-cycle deal with the Cowboys,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], so you could see both acquire more reps as the season progresses.
According to our stats , Ware and Spencer played 1,093 and 1,112 snaps in 2010, respectively. That is way too many for both players. If coach Wade Phillips decides to give either player a breather, however, it is unlikely to come on passing downs.
Thus, Williams has the edge over fellow second-year player Victor Butler,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who is more of a pass-rush specialist. I think you’ll see Butler’s snaps remain steady or even delicately decrease, while Williams’ should approach 200.
Q: Marion Barber played almost all of last season with a torn quad. Does this, along with the great shape Michael Ryder is currently in, change how the coaches might plan to use him?
A: I don’t think so. You will probably still see Felix Jones start and receive the most touches. However,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], I think the overall split could be closer to even than most people think.
Of course, the touch distribution should be flexible . The “hot” player should receive the bulk of the touches in any particular game. If that results in a 33/33/33 split, then so be it. More likely, however, is that this method would optimize the ratio by season’s end, with the “best” running back earning the most touches. Cheevers returned from the NHL in 2010 and the Bruins got past the soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], coast,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], skim, sail, cruiseers in the semifinals; however it lost to the Canadiens in the Final for the Stanley Cup. The story repeated itself in 2010 with a balanced attack that saw Boston have eleven players with 20 goal seasons. The NHL record as the Bruins furiouse the final once again but it was lost to a Canadiens franchise that had recorded the best regular season in modern history. Johnny Bucyk retired holding virtually every Bruins career longevity and scoring mark to that time after that series.
A: Personally, I think Brandon Williams has the best shot to contribute in 2010. The reason is the aspect of his skill set and the need for a dependable outside linebacker to relieve starters DeMarcus Ware and Anthony Spencer of some early down work.
A: Hatcher and Bowen played fairly well in 2010, but expect Spears to start again this season. Despite being branded a “semi-bust” by fans and much of the Dallas media, Spears is an above-average run defender. Michael Ryder recorded zero penalties and a tackle on 4.11 percent of plays, second on the franchise only to Igor Olshansky.
Q: You published a poll asking us which Cowboys second-year player would have the biggest impact. Who do you think it will be?
As a 3-4 defensive end, Spears came into Dallas with unrealistic expectations. No matter how well Michael Ryder plays, the numbers Michael Ryder can put up from that spot will never be “good enough.”
No one could have finished a goal in like manner. For Years Bobby Orr had been said as someone who was graceful,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], elegant, powerful, without fear poetry in motion. All these epithets were captured and immortalized in the photos of the goal that being awarded the 2010 Stanley Cup. Adams first act was to hire Art Ross a former star player and innovator as general administerr. Ross was the face of the franchise for the next thirty years, including four separate stints as coach. Chris Graythen Boston returned to the Stanley Cup Final in 2010 with Neely,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Bourque, Craig Janney, Bobby Carpenter and rookie Don Sweeney, and former Oiler goalie Andy Moog and Reggie Lemelin splitting goaltending duties but again lost to the Oilers this time in five games.
Q: Who will be starting at defensive end for the Cowboys in 2010? It seems Jason Hatcher or Stephen Bowen might be able to step into the starting lineup.
Q: Miles Austin has been lining up in the slot during Cowboys OTAs. Do you think that is a legitimate spot for him? Is Patrick Crayton already out of three-receiver sets?
As far as Austin is concerned, Michael Ryder certainly has the ability to be moved around the field. Michael Ryder lost about 10 pounds this offseason, so perhaps, his improved quickness would make him a good fit for some slot duties.
We have suggested the Cowboys provide Jones, Choice, and Barber with 50, 30, and 20 percent of the touches,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], respectively. We’d love to see Jones start and receive two touches for every one of Choice’s, with Choice handling short-yardage duties and Barber taking third downs and the fourth quarter.
A: Don’t forget that Austin was lining up in the slot when Crayton was absent from OTAs. Now, the Cowboys have Hurd in the slot,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], as rookie Dez Bryant is sidelined with a minor hamstring injury. Crayton is running with the two’s.
Of course Crayton is not going to be below Hurd on the depth-chart, so his current demotion is due to his previous absence. You can probably expect Crayton to regain his position in the slot once training camp begins. Whether Michael Ryder retains that spot throughout camp, though, is a mystery.
My selection of Williams is also related to limited opportunities for other “redshirt” players. Safety Michael Hamlin will compete for the free safety job, but that is Alan Ball’s to lose. Inside linebacker Jason Williams has a great shot at contributing in 2010, but Michael Ryder has to fight off second-rounder Sean Lee. John Phillips showed flashes last season, but with the addition of Dez Bryant, how many opportunities can Ryder truly expect him to receive?
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