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The Cowboys first-round pick is getting ready.
Having now worked through rookie minicamp, OTAs and mandatory minicamp, Booker has been a sponge for information, insight and coaching.
“I couldn’t ask for a better room of vets,” said the two-time All-SEC guard out of Alabama. “Like, we’re a younger room, but there’s still a lot of experience within there, so they can relate to what it’s like to be a rookie. Even guys like [Guyton], he’s helped me out a lot — T. Steele, Brock [Hoffman], everybody, literally everybody [including Cooper Beebe].
“I just really appreciate all their guidance along the way, and they’ve definitely made this process easier for me.
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“We’re building great chemistry,” Booker said of the offensive line. “And like I said earlier, I like having guys with experience right next to me. If I ever have a question right before the snap, they’re able to help me out and lead me in the right direction.”
But as is often the case with those who seek to be great, Booker doesn’t want to always rely so much on those around him, which isn’t to say he never wants to, but instead that there comes a time and place when he should have a clear understanding of how to dominate on the field with only minor tweaks being needed here and there; and less and less coaching of the basics at the NFL level.
“I’m trying to make sure that doesn’t become a habit, you know what I mean?” he said. “I’m very prideful about knowing the offense, and I want to make sure that I’m not holding this run back, by any means. So I’m definitely [working] a lot to make sure I’m not gonna hold the offense back.”
It’s not just George Pickens.
Pickens was Dallas’ biggest offseason move. Even though players weren’t in pads for minicamp, it’s easy to see how dynamic the former Steelers wide receiver is, especially when lined up with All-Pro CeeDee Lamb.
“The guy, he’s been great, he’s been phenomenal. He’s a guy that loves football, loves his teammates. He’s been excited every day that he’s been here. He’s been early. So, no concerns on the personal matters of GP and anything about it. Just super excited that he’s on our team. He’s one of us. He’s a brother, and it’s just about continuing to grow and make sure we’re putting the best out there. That’s his approach.”
While there are questions about the running back position, which can’t be answered in a minicamp setting, there should be no questions about the potential of the passing game. The combination of Lamb,...
