The Dallas Cowboys were featured in the second episode of this season’s “Hard Knocks,” which aired Tuesday night.
The most of it was taped in Oxnard, Calif., near the end of training camp, including a workout with the Los Angeles Rams and then last Friday’s preseason game against Phoenix. The hour-long show featured several of the key players as well as defensive line coach Aden Durde and second-year edge rusher Azur Kamara. I didn’t think it was as amusing as the first episode, but
These are my top five takeaways from the second of five NFL Films and HBO series episodes.1
Mike McCarthy’s remarksIt’s always fascinating to hear what the coaches have to say behind the scenes.
The episode began with the Cowboys’ head coach addressing the entire team before their second preseason game against the Cardinals.
McCarthy has made a point of emphasizing the importance of play style since being appointed last year.
“I want you guys to get on the edge tonight,” he stated during his speech.
“We have to push ourselves to the limit.”
Tonight, our football team’s personality must take a step forward.
You’re all new this year, with 40% of you being new from the previous year.
Last year, we faced this team.
Make certain you slap it in their face tonight.
The intensity of the football game is all that matters to me tonight.
Let’s slam the door on these people.” “We’re a well-liked team.”
