![]() “This time last year, it was really scary. “We’re better off than we were,” he said. Then injuries marred the first four games of the season as the Cowboys survived and advanced.īut this year, Gundy sees things differently. More: Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says 'digital will play a role' in future TV deal Cowboys healthier at this point than last yearĪ year ago at this time, Gundy was worried about the health of his team. So, moving him around and playing some different positions is going to help our team and it's going to help his future.” His work habit’s in a good place right now. “There’s times we’ll put him at the edge and let him rush and play some downs inside, which is going to help him,” Gundy said. Lacy has also been practicing as a defensive tackle at times, adding even more versatility to the group. Ford has instead been an edge rusher with Martin and Oliver. You won’t really notice much different.”įord, who Gundy said is physically recovered from his two ACL tears, has not usually filled the traditional defensive end role occupied by Lacy. “Those guys are going to be interchangeable,” Gundy said. Welcome to figuring out the exact plans of a deep, talented defensive line depth chart. Tyler Lacy and Trace Ford share an “or.” So do Brock Martin and Collin Oliver. But none stood out more than those listed at both defensive end positions. OSU’s initial depth chart generously used “or” in position battles. View Gallery: Oklahoma State football team continues 2022 preseason practices Lacy ‘or’ Ford, Martin ‘or’ Oliver. More: Told to 'suck it up,' Oklahoma State's Brendon Evers returns to bolster defensive line ![]() He’s mature, in my opinion, he’s handled himself the way he should, his mind’s clear and I think he’ll play well.” And that’s really where he’s at right now. ![]() “But he’s going to look really good doing it. “He’s going to make mistakes now, so we have to understand that,” Gundy said. Daniels will benefit with experienced veterans Jason Taylor II and Thomas Harper on the field.īut the Cowboys are willing to live with some miscues. Gundy still stressed that mistakes are likely to happen with the second-year player. “I’m just as excited as you are about watching him,” Gundy said. We’re just hoping he’s going the right direction right now.”ĭaniels, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound redshirt freshman from Beggs, has been the buzz of fall camp defensively. “When he lines up, he’s going to look as good as anybody in the country and he’s going to be active and all that. “He honestly reminds me of the pitcher that’s throwing 100 and not really sure. “You know ‘Major League’, the movie, like the Wild Thing?” Gundy said. This time, he made a fun reference while talking specifically about second-year safety Kendal Daniels, who is listed as a starting safety. Thursday, he turned to baseball classic “Major League.” Last week, he talked extensively about “Rocky” as he demonstrated one-armed pushups. ![]() Tramel: Texas A&M hero Bucky Richardson's son shines as Oklahoma State receiver Here are four other takeaways from Gundy’s press conference one week ahead of the Cowboys’ season opener against Central Michigan: But that’s even more difficult now that you have three.” “And Rangel has done well enough now to get on the field and play also. “Gunnar has earned the right to be on the field and play if we need him or if we have the luxury to put him in there,” Mike said. His emergence has created a nice problem for the Cowboys. Rangel joined the program early, enrolling in the spring semester after a stellar career at Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas. He entered just one game last season but did not attempt a pass in two drives. Gunnar, a 6-foot-1, 200-pound redshirt freshman who starred at Stillwater High, joined the team in spring 2021 as a walk-on. The direction it goes based on game reps, that’s yet to be determined.” “But in our live drills and everything, what (Gunnar has) done is he’s proved to the team he’s good enough to play at this level. Do not duplicate in any form without permission of the Dallas Cowboys.“Hopefully, I’m going to be able to get both of those kids reps this year,” Mike said.
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