Fight, fight, fight...

[dbfan21]

apparently the Cowboys are tired of getting their lunch handed to them, so Flozell Adams attacked Marcus Thomas. A melee ensued...

http://cbs4denver.com/broncos/broncos.cowboys.scuffle.2.795116.html

[BroncosinDC]

"Oh the humanity"

It's like our team cares, that's just wrong.

[Kaylore]

It was bound to happen. Thomas was raping yesterday.

[BlaK-Argentina]

Is it wrong that I'm happy about this?

[BroncoFanatic]

I'm glad it's their players losing their cool, not ours. A good sign :~ohyah!:

[jsco70]

Surprised a vet like Adams would lose it so badly and "swing the helmet like a club." Thomas must really be kicking his ass. Hopefully it carries over to Saturday and throughout the season. Denver is counting on him greatly.

[Kaylore]

Is it wrong that I'm happy about this?

Not at all. There are a few reasons.


Adams is a very good player and that Marcus has been repeatedly making plays on them suggests we have not just someone who doesn't suck, but a very good player at DT.
We caused the fight by beating them, not the reverse. In the make believe land of e-peens and fish stories, this makes us more right.
Our defensive line showed some nasty. Imagine that.

[TheReverend]

I heard Marcus is getting tired of kicking the **** out of 3 pro-bowlers and is going to start terrorizing the all decade team.

[PRBronco]

Woah I'm all for training camp scuffles, but I don't wanna see Thomas bludgeoned with no helmet on, that's crossing into dangerous territory. Luckily it was Slowzell, he's probably still mid-swing.

[BlaK-Argentina]

Not at all. There are a few reasons.


Adams is a very good player and that Marcus has been repeatedly making plays on them suggests we have not just someone who doesn't suck, but a very good player at DT.
We caused the fight by beating them, not the reverse. In the make believe land of e-peens and fish stories, this makes us more right.
Our defensive line showed some nasty. Imagine that.


Ok thanks for explaining it to me because I felt kind of dumb smiling because a fight broke out during practice. Ha!

[socalorado]

Not at all. There are a few reasons.


Adams is a very good player and that Marcus has been repeatedly making plays on them suggests we have not just someone who doesn't suck, but a very good player at DT.
We caused the fight by beating them, not the reverse. In the make believe land of e-peens and fish stories, this makes us more right.
Our defensive line showed some nasty. Imagine that.

How long have we all been waiting for this!!!???!!!!

Oh happy day!

[TheReverend]

Now we just need DJ to get so nasty he prison rapes Barber after a huge third down stop.

[kmonty]

From the Dallas blog:

Flozell Adams was throwing guys down during the 9-on-7 inside drill. Then, the big tackle sparked a fracas during the 11-on-11 drills. Mike Jefferson was making nice catches. The Cowboys' fullbacks were having a heck of a timing beating up on people, too.

"I don't think Dallas was used to that type of practice," Broncos cornerback Dre Bly said. "We hit. Those guys finished 13-3 last year, so they probably can afford to relax in practice and coast through certain drills. Us, we went 7-9, so we're on teh ground right now and we're trying to get back up that hill."
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He conveniently left out anything about getting schooled by a 2nd year fourth round pick. Marcus Thomas needs a mutha ****ing nickname.

[Broncos_OTM]

good thing this wasnt at a mcdonalds or a party.. otherwise you guys would be in uproar.

[kmonty]

Now the DB.com blog weighs in:

The next play the Cowboys let their frustrations on the offensive side of the ball boil over. Marcus Thomas was applying pressure on the quarterback allowing Ebenezer Ekuban to get to Romo. Thomas and Cowboys tackle Flozell Adams got into a pushing match that escaladed when Adams ripped off Thomas’ helmet and swung it towards Thomas’ head. Both teams got caught up in the scuffle some shoves and words were exchanged but cooler heads prevailed. Nate Webster made sure that the Cowboys were reminded of their frustrations yelling “defense” as the teams seperated. A few plays later Webster literally reminded the Cowboys of their offensive stuggles laying a devistating hit on a Cowboys receiver as he attempted to make a grab along the sideline.

[Broncoman13]

It was bush league on the part of Flozell. Ripping Thomas' helmet off and then swinging it at him. We all thought Flozell should have been booted from practice! Luckily he didn't connect!

[TheReverend]

Now the DB.com blog weighs in:

The next play the Cowboys let their frustrations on the offensive side of the ball boil over. Marcus Thomas was applying pressure on the quarterback allowing Ebenezer Ekuban to get to Romo. Thomas and Cowboys tackle Flozell Adams got into a pushing match that escaladed when Adams ripped off Thomas’ helmet and swung it towards Thomas’ head. Both teams got caught up in the scuffle some shoves and words were exchanged but cooler heads prevailed. Nate Webster made sure that the Cowboys were reminded of their frustrations yelling “defense” as the teams seperated. A few plays later Webster literally reminded the Cowboys of their offensive stuggles laying a devistating hit on a Cowboys receiver as he attempted to make a grab along the sideline.

Look at Webster getting on my good side!

[theAPAOps5]

Good, its stuff like this that allowes a unit to gel. Glad it wasn't my boy Andre Gurode. I might have to call him and give him ****.

[BlaK-Argentina]

Now the DB.com blog weighs in:

The next play the Cowboys let their frustrations on the offensive side of the ball boil over. Marcus Thomas was applying pressure on the quarterback allowing Ebenezer Ekuban to get to Romo. Thomas and Cowboys tackle Flozell Adams got into a pushing match that escaladed when Adams ripped off Thomas’ helmet and swung it towards Thomas’ head. Both teams got caught up in the scuffle some shoves and words were exchanged but cooler heads prevailed. Nate Webster made sure that the Cowboys were reminded of their frustrations yelling “defense” as the teams seperated. A few plays later Webster literally reminded the Cowboys of their offensive stuggles laying a devistating hit on a Cowboys receiver as he attempted to make a grab along the sideline.

Say what you want about Webster's play but I love his fire and enthusiasm.

[socalorado]

Look at Webster getting on my good side!

This is such encouraging and good news.
I was very wary of the scrimmage with DAL, and thought it would be a "reality check" for alot of us possibly, but i am very glad our players are showing their true potential and talent and are not intimidated by anyone.
As a matter of fact, they are apparently the one intimidating the cowgirls!
Of all the off season stuff so far, this info is giving me the impression that
10-6 is a real possibility.

[Dagmar]

Not at all. There are a few reasons.


Adams is a very good player and that Marcus has been repeatedly making plays on them suggests we have not just someone who doesn't suck, but a very good player at DT.
We caused the fight by beating them, not the reverse. In the make believe land of e-peens and fish stories, this makes us more right.
Our defensive line showed some nasty. Imagine that.


http://forum.football365.com/images/smiley_icons/Bananajump.gif

[Rabb]

they can just be thankful JMFW did not step in

[broncofan2438]

What a bunch of pu$$ies the Cowgirls are.....c'mon take it like men bitches

[Traveler]

Let's hope this intensity translates to the game!

[DenverBrit]

What a contrast to last year, when the Cowboys pushed the Broncos around on both sides of the ball.

Here's to the 'fire' showing up on defense through the entire season. :thumbsup:

[montrose]

Say what you will about his skills as a MLB, I'd want Nate Webster on my team in a fight.

Sounds like Marcus is beginning to show some real promise, I'm excited.

[broncofan2438]

What a contrast to last year, when the Cowboys pushed the Broncos around on both sides of the ball.

Here's to the 'fire' showing up on defense through the entire season. :thumbsup:

A'men to that brother

[PRBronco]

I credit it to Ian Gold's absence! The cowboys are sad that none of the broncos are serving them iced tea mid-play any more.

[socalorado]

I credit it to Ian Gold's absence! The cowboys are sad that none of the broncos are serving them iced tea mid-play any more.

Nothing pissed me off more than watching that @$$clown jawjacking with his bestest buddie LT during a game.

[2KBack]

sounds like the defense isn't the heartless limpwristed unit that was trotting around last season. A little attitude can go a long way

[bowtown]

Say what you will about his skills as a MLB, I'd want Nate Webster on my team in a fight.


Yeah, let's see Flozell rip off Nate's helmet and use it as a club. Sorry Flozell, it's already been removed and is 10 yards down the field.

[SoDak Bronco]

COWBOYS, BRONCOS GET PHYSICAL AT JOINT PRACTICE (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/cowboys-broncos-get-physical-at-joint-practice/)

Posted by Michael David Smith on August 14, 2008, 1:56 p.m.
The Dallas Cowboys (http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/#) and Denver Broncos are practicing together this week, and the teams aren’t exactly displaying great sportsmanship.
First Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones had some critical comments (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/13/pacman-slams-marshall/) for Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall (only to have Marshall get the best of him on the field (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/brandon-gets-better-of-pacman/)), and now reports out of this morning’s practice indicate that the teams got a little more physical than usual for an August practice.
The Dallas Morning News reports that Cowboys offensive tackle Flozell Adams “was throwing guys down during the 9-on-7 inside drill.” Then Adams “sparked a fracas (http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/08/delayed-in-denver-iii-fight-fight-fight.html)” during the 11-on-11 drills, and the Cowboys’ fullbacks were “having a heck of a timing beating up on people.”
But Broncos cornerback Dre Bly suggested afterward that it was the Cowboys who were the ones taken aback by the way the Broncos took it to them.
“I don’t think Dallas was used to that type of practice,” Bly said. “We hit. Those guys finished 13-3 last year, so they probably can afford to relax in practice and coast through certain drills. Us, we went 7-9, so we’re on the ground right now and we’re trying to get back up that hill.”
Although it doesn’t sound like it turned into a Will Allen-style beat down (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/brawl-breaks-out-at-dolphins-camp/), it does sound like the Cowboys and Broncos gave the folks from HBO plenty of material for next week’s installment of Hard Knocks.

[broncofan2438]

According to Shanny, it wasn't even a fight and no one swung....is someone a liar

[telluride]

According to Shanny, it wasn't even a fight and no one swung....is someone a liar

Yes, actually: John Lynch!

[kmonty]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080814/capt.76eb16c646214bb19f2ff69e2f2b41fd.cowboys_bron cos_camp_football_codz109.jpg

[Inkana7]

Looks like Hamza is back at practice.

[BroncoMan4ever]

He conveniently left out anything about getting schooled by a 2nd year fourth round pick. Marcus Thomas needs a mutha ****ing nickname.

Who has ideas for Marcus' new nickmane?

I am thinking something like Mack Truck, or Marcus mother****in Thomas

[Kaylore]

Yes, actually: John Lynch!

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/807/ohsnapcx7.jpg

[broncocalijohn]

This is such encouraging and good news.
I was very wary of the scrimmage with DAL, and thought it would be a "reality check" for alot of us possibly, but i am very glad our players are showing their true potential and talent and are not intimidated by anyone.
As a matter of fact, they are apparently the one intimidating the cowgirls!
Of all the off season stuff so far, this info is giving me the impression that
10-6 is a real possibility.

Let us not get carried away. This is better news than what we saw exactly this time around last preseason, but I am not going to hit vegas and take the over on the Win/Loss record. At least wait to see what happens when we stop scrimmaging and actually play the Cowboys.

[DHallblows]

COWBOYS, BRONCOS GET PHYSICAL AT JOINT PRACTICE (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/cowboys-broncos-get-physical-at-joint-practice/)

Posted by Michael David Smith on August 14, 2008, 1:56 p.m.
The Dallas Cowboys (http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/#) and Denver Broncos are practicing together this week, and the teams aren’t exactly displaying great sportsmanship.
First Cowboys cornerback Pacman Jones had some critical comments (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/13/pacman-slams-marshall/) for Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall (only to have Marshall get the best of him on the field (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/brandon-gets-better-of-pacman/)), and now reports out of this morning’s practice indicate that the teams got a little more physical than usual for an August practice.
The Dallas Morning News reports that Cowboys offensive tackle Flozell Adams “was throwing guys down during the 9-on-7 inside drill.” Then Adams “sparked a fracas (http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/08/delayed-in-denver-iii-fight-fight-fight.html)” during the 11-on-11 drills, and the Cowboys’ fullbacks were “having a heck of a timing beating up on people.”
But Broncos cornerback Dre Bly suggested afterward that it was the Cowboys who were the ones taken aback by the way the Broncos took it to them.
“I don’t think Dallas was used to that type of practice,” Bly said. “We hit. Those guys finished 13-3 last year, so they probably can afford to relax in practice and coast through certain drills. Us, we went 7-9, so we’re on the ground right now and we’re trying to get back up that hill.”
Although it doesn’t sound like it turned into a Will Allen-style beat down (http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/14/brawl-breaks-out-at-dolphins-camp/), it does sound like the Cowboys and Broncos gave the folks from HBO plenty of material for next week’s installment of Hard Knocks.

Several things:
1) I'm glad Adams was "throwing guys down" on a cute 9 on 7 drill, but gets lit up when we actually play a real 11 on 11 scrimmage. Good to know if both teams accidentally forget it's 11 on 11 and only have 9 and 7 players on the field we're SCREWED
2) It's good to hear we're getting a rush, I just hope it's not cuz Dallas's Oline wasn't trying very hard during practice. We'll see for sure Saturday! :D

[Kaylore]

If the Cowboys weren't "trying very hard" in practice, they won't play well in the games. You play how you practice. It is universally true.

[broncofan2438]

Yes, actually: John Lynch!

HAHAHAHA, nice !

[Greybeard]

Is it wrong that I'm happy about this?

I was wondering when the Broncos were going to show some nasties. ;D

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[socalorado]

Let us not get carried away. This is better news than what we saw exactly this time around last preseason, but I am not going to hit vegas and take the over on the Win/Loss record. At least wait to see what happens when we stop scrimmaging and actually play the Cowboys.

Yeah, we'll just see. But i am optimistic simply because they look like they are very intense, and more so, D-Rob and MThomas are playing from all accounts really well.
That is just huge to me.