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Wait, hope, and see with Mingo.
The Dallas Cowboys came out of Saturday night’s preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens with several injury concerns.
The most notable was wide receiver Jonathan Mingo, who is feared to have suffered a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury in his right knee. Mingo landed awkwardly while trying to make a catch in the end zone during the third quarter, one play after recording a 49-yard reception. He went to the medical tent and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Mingo is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday to determine the severity of the injury. Early reports suggest he could miss time, depending on the results.
Acquired by Dallas at last season’s trade deadline, Mingo is competing for a roster spot in his first training camp with the team. A significant absence would complicate that competition and may force the Cowboys to make adjustments when setting the 53-man roster.
It was another poor showing from Dallas in the second preseason game.
Offensively Offensive Offense
Joe Milton could be the Cowboys’ quarterback of the future. He could also end up being another wasted fourth round pick that was traded away.
Ghosts of Trey Lance, anyone?
For the second straight week, Milton struggled in the first half.
By the time he seemed to settle down and started moving the team in the second half, it was too late. He needs to get settled in by no later than the second drive of the game.
He’s clearly pressing, trying to force things that simply aren’t there.
That’s on Schottenheimer to start calling plays to get Milton into a rhythm.
Maybe even calling run plays. Especially when backed up close to the goal line?
Not that the running backs did much better on Saturday.
Miles Sanders had a couple of good runs. But he had two negative runs that helped set up the sack of Milton that gave the Ravens a safety.
Nor did we learn much about the receivers on Saturday.
They rarely had chances to make plays on most of the passes.
As for the offensive line, they didn’t shine. They didn’t stink up the place either.
I suppose that’s a win, of sorts.
Difficult decisions are on the horizon, and these three players did themselves no favors Saturday.
2. Jalen Cropper
Joe Milton had a horrible day throwing the football. That certainly did not help...
