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There is other business going on when the Cowboys gather for minicamp."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsDallas Cowboys 2019 OTACowboys rookie minicamp offers more than just a first look at the new playersNew White DeMarcus Ware Jersey ,74commentsThere is other business going on when the Cowboys gather for minicamp.CDTShareTweetShareShareCowboys rookie minicamp offers more than just a first look at the new playersMatthew Emmons-USA TODAY SportsIt’s like that first whiff of tantalizing aroma from the kitchen. It offers no real satisfaction and just hints at what is coming, but it immediately starts the mouth to watering. That is what the rookie minicamps do for NFL fans. It is the first thing even remotely resembling real football for their team in months. For the Dallas Cowboys, it starts this week, running from May 10-12. It will soon be followed by the OTAs and the mandatory minicamp for everyone. Once that wraps up, it will be just seven weeks until training camp starts.If that brings a smile to your face and maybe makes your heart pump a little faster, then you are my kind of fan.Of course, the rookie practices are not just a marker along the way to the return of football. They are the beginning of the process of getting the new players on board, orienting them to how things work, and doing some rudimentary installation for players that are completely new to the scheme. And there will not just be draftees and UDFAs at the session. The team will also bring in some tryout players, some of whom may wind up coming with the team to camp in Oxnard, but mostly are there to just have enough bodies to get some work done. However, the team is going to bring in players who they think are at least capable to try and get as much out of things as they can.There are some interesting things that might be learned from this three day session. However, whatever you think you see, do NOT do this:No. Do not gush over a player in shorts and a T-shirt throwing some uncontested balls. And apparently, just like “New York minute” has a certain meaning, “New York dime” means “at least close enough for the receiver to stretch out and get his hands on it”. Look, this is what you might expect from a fan DeMarcus Ware Jersey 2019 , but it is embarrassing to see this from the official website of an NFL team. (And might I add, this is something I would never expect the consummate professionals at DallasCowboys.com to do.) It is OK to note that someone looks good or has a nice rep, but curb that enthusiasm a bit.You can not get anything really great out of the rookie minicamp. We will have to see how things shake out once they get into pads in a little less than three months. But sometimes, you can learn something bad.Hopefully the Cowboys won’t get any unpleasant surprises like that.In truth, one of the most interesting things to see will be those guys coming in to try out. Who is there will be revealing. A couple of positions that will almost certainly wind up sending someone on to camp: Quarterback and placekicker. The Cowboys need a fourth arm for camp so they don’t overwork their current QBs. They want someone who can at least provide a close approximation of an NFL passer to give the players on the field with him a fair shake. And although it is the longest of shots, one of those just might catch the coaches’ eyes. If the team keeps all three of its current QBs for the 53-man roster, there still might be a job on the practice squad to be had.Kickers have a much better shot. After all, Brett Maher was just a camp body so Dan Bailey didn’t get worn out - we thought. And Maher certainly hasn’t nailed his position down. He is likely going to face a true competition, and a great performance from someone else, or a bad camp for Maher, could lead to a change.There is a third position to watch, but for somewhat different reasons. The team pretty much has to bring in a tight end or two, just to have a body on the field. Whether the do sign one will be very interesting. They currently have only five on the roster, and that seems a bit light, if they are going to use the position the same way as in the past. If so, you would expect them to add another for Oxnard.But if they don’t, it could be another subtle sign of the way things will change under Kellen Moore. Going lighter at the position means that he may well be de-emphasizing the position in the scheme. Admittedly White Tony Romo Jersey , that may just be me squinting way too hard at the tea leaves. We just are so eager to see what the new OC brings to the table that we will look for auguries just about anywhere. Meanwhile, we will have to pour over all the reports coming out of the rookie minicamp, and be aware that the team is not going to tip too much. Mostly, we just want to see some good reps and drills from the newest Cowboys and hopefuls. Don’t be discouraged by some up and down days. These are a bunch of guys just out of college who are in the middle of a drinking from a fire hose experience. The best thing is that it is kinda sorta football things going on. For that we should rejoice. Looking through the Cowboys 2019 season schedule, what new draft picks from their opponents worry you the most? Here are the five most dangerous rookies the Cowboys will play against this upcoming season."The Dallas Cowboys got some nice new toys to play with this season with eight players selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. September can’t get here soon enough. Of course, there are other teams that got some new players too, and some of those teams are slated to play the Cowboys this upcoming season. It is interesting to peruse through the Cowboys draft picks and check out who this year’s opponent selected from the draft. There are some pretty big names on the docket, but which of these picks concern you the most? Let’s take a look at some of the more intriguing players who could make an impact when they square off against our beloved Cowboys. Here are the five most dangerous rookies the Cowboys will play against this upcoming season:5. RB David Montgomery, Chicago BearsThe Bears had no first-round pick (Khalil Mack trade) or second-round pick (Anthony Miller trade) this year. Despite only having five total draft picks and the first one not coming until pick 73, they still got a player that is cause for concern.Iowa State star running back David Montgomery is that guy. Montgomery was the third running back selected in the draft. He does a great job finding running lanes and is a physical runner. Montgomery does a good job creating space for himself and doesn’t go down easy. He should come in and make an impact right away.The Bears traded away Jordan Howard to the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round draft pick, but have replenished the position with one of the top college backs in the draft. Pair him with Tarik Cohen and the Bears once again have a dynamic duo in the backfield.4. DT Ed Oliver, Buffalo BillsThe Bills are one of three AFC East teams that beefed up the interior of their defensive line, and as we noted a couple days ago - the addition of Connor McGovern couldn’t have happened at a better time. The Bills landed Ed Oliver who was selected ninth overall in the draft. The Houston defensive tackle is super athletic and will bring a lot of help in the middle for the Bills. What makes Oliver a bigger threat than some of his elite DT counterparts is that he’ll join a defensive line that also features last year’s draft pick Harrison Phillips, plus the recent addition of edge rusher Trent Murphy. This is an up-and-coming group and the addition of Oliver could be the big spark they need.The Bills only won six games last year, but it wasn’t because of their defense. They finished second in the league in fewest yards allowed, trailing only Baltimore. More power on the defensive line is just going to help this unit become even better.3. TE T.J. Hockenson, Detroit LionsIndianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron had a Pro Bowl season in 2018. Before that though Tony Romo Jersey 2019 , he was the recipient of about 85 targets from Matthew Stafford during each of his last two seasons with the Lions. After Ebron left, the Lions got essentially nothing from the tight end position. The most targets any Lions tight end had last year was 24 from Levine Toilolo.The Lions remedied this problem by selecting the top tight end in the draft in T.J. Hockenson. The Iowa star can do it all. He can block, he can move, and he’s a reliable pass catcher. The Lions will want to keep him on the field as much as possible.The good news for Dallas is they have a lot of different defensive backs who can cover tight ends. Even their new hard-hitting box safety Donovan Wilson is pretty darn good in coverage against tight ends.2. WR N’Keal Harry, New England PatriotsThe Patriots were the second team to take a wide receiver in this year’s draft when they took Arizona State star N’Keal Harry. Any time the Patriots bring in a new receiver, it doesn’t usually mean all that much as he’s typically just another guy to add to the committee of receivers that Tom Brady has at his disposal. They haven’t had a big play star receiver since Randy Moss.But that could be changing as Harry is an elite talent. The Patriots must also think so because they haven’t invested a first-round draft pick on a wide receiver since Terry Glenn back in 1996. After six straight years of using their top draft resource on defensive players, the Patriots have now selected three offensive players in the first round over the last two drafts - Harry this year and Isaiah Wynn/Sony Michel last season. They also added another quality running back in Damien Harris in the third round. The Patriots have reloaded on offense and that’s really not what you want to hear from a team that has won three of the last five Super Bowls.The Cowboys played against both of the first-round wide receivers last year (D.J. Moore and Calvin Ridley) and neither of them made any noise against them. It could be different this time around because it’s not just about the talent of Harry, but also the situation he’s in. He’s just one guy of many that can hurt them and you better believe the Patriots will find a way to max out his talent.1. QB Dwayne Haskins, Washington RedskinsIt feels like every year there’s a rookie quarterback that breaks out. Sometimes it’s those coveted top guys like Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III. Or sometimes it’s a fourth-round pick from Mississippi State. Dwayne Haskins could be that guy this year.While New York’s Daniel Jones was selected higher than Haskins, the opportunity for the Redskins rookie quarterback could come sooner versus later. For some reason, the brain-trust in New York still wants to roll with Eli Manning, but at the nation’s capital - Colt McCoy and Case Keenum are the only thing standing in Haskins way. While it’s nice to have him sit back and learn under the veterans, there is nothing exciting about these other guys that can keep them on the field. Expect the Redskins to give the rookie a shot.Haskins is a disciplined passer. He doesn’t take many chances and his ability to protect the ball will make them feel better about letting the rookie have the keys to the car. The thirst to make plays will cause the team to hand over the reigns at some point this season.Don’t forget about: Derrius Guice. Last year’s rookie running back was lost for the season due to injury, but we’ll all get a taste of what he can do. We’ve seen newcomer duo’s of QB and RB fly out of the gate (RG3 and Alfred Morris in 2012, Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot in 2016) so look out for these youngsters in Washington.Who do you believe is the most dangerous rookie the Cowboys will play this season?