Dallas Sports Offseason Report September 3rd, 2009
Sniff, Sniff. NFL week 1 odds are up and the Cowboys are a week away from starting their season, so it’s almost time to say goodbye to America’s Team in the offseason report. What’s new and exciting this week?
As the Cowboys want their starters nice and fresh for next week, don’t expect them to see much if any action Friday night in Minnesota. That’s big news for Jesse Holley, the wide receiver who won Michael Irvin’s reality series 4th and Long. He’ll finally see the field Friday and hopes to impress the coaching staff enough to win a spot on the roster.
One player to watch this season is Martellus Bennett; an afterthought at tight end last season, known more for being mentally checked out than anything else, he had a very impressive camp, showcasing the type of leaping ability and athleticism that creates mouth-watering mismatches. The Cowboys may deploy some two-tight-end sets to get him involved in the offense.
Online betting fans don’t have to dust off their basketball previews and projections just yet, as NBA training camps are still a month away, but don’t tell that to first-round draft pick Roddy Beaubois. The rookie point guard is working hard with Mavs coaches this offseason, trying to improve his passing and decision making and watching video of his summer league exploits. With Jason Kidd re-signed, Beaubois’s path to start is blocked, so the Mavs should bring him along slowly.
The Stars are likely happy to see training camp arrive, as I’m betting management was tired of asking questions about finances and its sudden inability to make free-agent splashes. As unpredictable as Dallas’ hockey odds are this season, its offense may be better than expected. Brenden Morrow’s return is a big shot in the arm, Loui Eriksson broke out with 36 goals last year and James Neal in particular seems primed for an explosion. He potted 24 goals as a rookie and had five multi-goal games, so he has sniper potential.
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