Mitchell given look, but not catching on
OXNARD, Calif. -- The Cowboys have already added one discarded and controversial former Philadelphia Eagles receiver.
Might they add another?
Veteran wideout Freddie Mitchell, who did not play last season after spending the first four years of his career with the Eagles, tried out Sunday.
According to a source, the tryout was simply a look-see at Mitchell's request, and the Cowboys are not expected to sign him in the near future. But they did not rule out adding him at a later date.
If he does join the team, Mitchell would be reunited with receiver Terrell Owens. The two played together with the Eagles in 2004, with Mitchell filling in for Owens after Owens suffered a broken ankle late in the season.
Known more for his mouth than his play, Mitchell never lived up to expectations in Philadelphia after being selected out of UCLA in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
After being released, Mitchell signed with the Chiefs in 2005 but was hampered by a knee injury and was released.
Coach Bill Parcells is concerned about depth behind starters Terry Glenn and Owens.
Third receiver Patrick Crayton has proven capable at times, but he has only 34 career receptions.
The other receivers in camp are Terrance Copper, Jamaica Rector, J.R. Tolver, rookie free agents Sam Hurd and Miles Austin, and fourth-round draft pick Skyler Green.
Parcells likes Rector, and Hurd has been impressive in camp. The coach said Green's only chance to contribute this year is on special teams.
"I know what Terrance Copper is," Parcells said. "I'm pretty sure I have him figured out. Beyond that I...can't answer [what we have] right now."
Romo to be tested
Backup quarterback Tony Romo had a solid effort in Saturday's scrimmage, leading the offense to two touchdowns and a field goal.
However, Bill Parcells said Romo's big test will come in the preseason, when the coach hopes to find out if the team can count on him.
Parcells doesn't know yet if Romo will start any of the preseason games, but he said Romo will play a lot.
Briefly
Bill Parcells, unhappy with his team's performance in camp, said he will add more two-a-day practices this week as the team prepares for the season opener Sept. 10 against the Jaguars.
After one week of camp, the play of center Andre Gurode and right tackle Marc Colombo has caught Parcells' eye. "Those two I have been pleasantly surprised with," Parcells said. Gurode and Colombo would start ahead of 2005 holdovers Al Johnson and Rob Petitti at this point.
Might they add another?
Veteran wideout Freddie Mitchell, who did not play last season after spending the first four years of his career with the Eagles, tried out Sunday.
According to a source, the tryout was simply a look-see at Mitchell's request, and the Cowboys are not expected to sign him in the near future. But they did not rule out adding him at a later date.
If he does join the team, Mitchell would be reunited with receiver Terrell Owens. The two played together with the Eagles in 2004, with Mitchell filling in for Owens after Owens suffered a broken ankle late in the season.
Known more for his mouth than his play, Mitchell never lived up to expectations in Philadelphia after being selected out of UCLA in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
After being released, Mitchell signed with the Chiefs in 2005 but was hampered by a knee injury and was released.
Coach Bill Parcells is concerned about depth behind starters Terry Glenn and Owens.
Third receiver Patrick Crayton has proven capable at times, but he has only 34 career receptions.
The other receivers in camp are Terrance Copper, Jamaica Rector, J.R. Tolver, rookie free agents Sam Hurd and Miles Austin, and fourth-round draft pick Skyler Green.
Parcells likes Rector, and Hurd has been impressive in camp. The coach said Green's only chance to contribute this year is on special teams.
"I know what Terrance Copper is," Parcells said. "I'm pretty sure I have him figured out. Beyond that I...can't answer [what we have] right now."
Romo to be tested
Backup quarterback Tony Romo had a solid effort in Saturday's scrimmage, leading the offense to two touchdowns and a field goal.
However, Bill Parcells said Romo's big test will come in the preseason, when the coach hopes to find out if the team can count on him.
Parcells doesn't know yet if Romo will start any of the preseason games, but he said Romo will play a lot.
Briefly
Bill Parcells, unhappy with his team's performance in camp, said he will add more two-a-day practices this week as the team prepares for the season opener Sept. 10 against the Jaguars.
After one week of camp, the play of center Andre Gurode and right tackle Marc Colombo has caught Parcells' eye. "Those two I have been pleasantly surprised with," Parcells said. Gurode and Colombo would start ahead of 2005 holdovers Al Johnson and Rob Petitti at this point.
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