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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 1, 2011 10:18:16 GMT -6
this is great news: espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/7299999/dallas-cowboys-tony-fiammetta-says-improving-targets-return-new-york-giantsIRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys starting fullback Tony Fiammetta still doesn't know what's wrong with him, but the symptoms he's endured the past two weeks have subsided and he anticipates playing soon -- perhaps Dec. 11 against the New York Giants. Cowboys coach Jason Garrett on Wednesday ruled Fiammetta out for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cowboys made a roster move earlier Wednesday, elevating rookie fullback Shaun Chapas from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Fiammetta has been tested for numerous ailments related to symptoms that include nausea and dizziness while working out. "We're just trying to get to the bottom of it," Fiammetta said. "I'm starting to turn the corner and hopefully I'll be ready for next week." Fiammetta became ill after the Oct. 13 win over the Buffalo Bills and has missed the last two games because of the undisclosed illness. He said the issue is not life-threatening but still strange because medical officials are unable to tell him what's wrong. Yet his health is improving. "In the past couple of days I made a bunch of strides," Fiammetta said. "It's just we have to see how it goes this week and hopefully the rest of the season this won't come up again." Without him the last two games, the Cowboys averaged 85.6 yards and 3.2 yards per carry a game. With Fiammetta in the lineup, the Cowboys averaged 145.8 yards a game and 5.6 yards per carry. Tight end John Phillips took over for Fiammetta at fullback and played nearly 50 snaps as the lead blocker for running backs DeMarco Murray and Felix Jones. "I want to see the team succeed whether I'm there or not," said Fiammetta, who started attending meetings and working out lightly at Valley Ranch this week. "And hopefully when I come back, I can continue to do what I was doing before and help the team win some games." Fiammetta's vegan diet, which eliminates the use of animal products, has been ruled out as a possible cause of his symptoms. Fiammetta said if anything, that diet has helped him, although he does miss having steak. "I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't think it was good for my health," he said. "There are people who are concerned about that. I wouldn't worry about that." |
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Dec 1, 2011 10:56:45 GMT -6
if we can get him back for the giants game, that would be awesome
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 5, 2011 14:05:42 GMT -6
The good news is, Fiametta and Austin are both likely to be ready for NY. Austin would have really helped us yesterday but he needs to be 100% for the stretch.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Dec 5, 2011 15:56:16 GMT -6
yeah, despite that disaster yesterday, we can still right the ship with a win over the giants next week - and getting these guys healthy again is a step in the right direction
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 5, 2011 16:35:47 GMT -6
I'm tired of Austin being out. He is supposed to be our #1 and what has he played in? 5 games? He didn't even finish 2 of those. He needs to get healthy.
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Post by mexicanjunior on Dec 5, 2011 16:37:20 GMT -6
I'm tired of Austin being out. He is supposed to be our #1 and what has he played in? 5 games? He didn't even finish 2 of those. He needs to get healthy. It's too bad we have already handcuffed ourselves to him financially. I love Miles when he is healthy but he is one of many "Mr Glasses" on this team. |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 5, 2011 16:51:06 GMT -6
Just keep developing the WR depth and in another year you can move him if you want. If Dez develops a little more as a route runner, I don't mind letting him go and finding a 3rd WR behind Dez and Laurent.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Dec 6, 2011 7:49:17 GMT -6
how high will that blackmon kid at osu get drafted next year?
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 6, 2011 8:02:35 GMT -6
Too high for us. He is a top 10 kid. I think that kid from A&M would be a nice mid round pick. He is a Wes Welker starter kit, except he is a little bigger. He started off as a running back before moving to WR.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Dec 6, 2011 8:12:51 GMT -6
Too high for us. He is a top 10 kid. I think that kid from A&M would be a nice mid round pick. He is a Wes Welker starter kit, except he is a little bigger. He started off as a running back before moving to WR. I think the guy you are thinking of is Ryan Swope (81 catches, 1102 yds, 11 TD), who is still a Junior. |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 6, 2011 8:49:30 GMT -6
Yes, that is him.
You're right. Juniors can't be drafted.
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Dec 6, 2011 10:05:33 GMT -6
Yes, that is him. You're right. Juniors can't be drafted. They can be drafted, if they declare. Not sure this guy is doing so, but if he is, then he would be worth looking at. Not a first rounder, though. |
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 6, 2011 12:37:45 GMT -6
Tannehill is graduating. New QB, harder conference, coming off a very good year...he'll declare. I said mid round pick...not first.
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Post by Terd Ferguson on Dec 6, 2011 12:51:36 GMT -6
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shed some light on the mysterious illness that caused fullback Tony Fiammetta to miss the last three games.
"It was an inner-ear balance type as we have it diagnosed right now," Jones said on his KRLD-FM (105.3) radio show. "And it's clearing up."
Fiammetta said Monday he had been cleared to practice this week after showing no signs of the symptoms that made him feel nauseous and dizzy when he worked out.
"I feel great," Fiammetta said. "It's a good time to come back."
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Post by Sideshow Bob on Dec 6, 2011 15:21:05 GMT -6
I said mid round pick...not first. Oh...yeah, I'd definitely be on board with a mid-rounder. |
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