I haven’t watched the game yet, so I’ll have to give my analysis of the game later today, but the highlight of the evening was the injury to Miles Austin. Austin is set to have an MRI on his right knee to clarify the severity of the initial diagnosis of a MCL Sprain. If its just a 1st degree sprain, he could be out 3 weeks, a 2nd degree sprain could have him out longer at 6-8 weeks with rehab, and worst case scenario would be a ruptured/tear in which he would probably be shelved for the season. Let’s hope for the best news.
Austin was having a strong camp and looking good this preseason. In a close battle with Sam Hurd, this could seal the deal on Hurd earning that other spot, but he would be getting it by default. Hurd hasn’t shown much to seperate himself from Austin, so there’s a concern there. Austin’s speed would have been nice to have for a deep threat too, something Hurd does not have.
One thing we can almost count on is Danny Amendola making the team. The first round of cuts are just around the corner on August 26, and just four days later, August 30th, the final cuts to the 53-man roster are due. Its clear, at the very least that Austin will not be available to play by the cut dates. The Cowboys will have to keep onboard another receiver. Incidentally, Austin and Hurd are both set to be a restricted free agents in 2009. Depending on how the Cowboys feel about the receivers, we could roll with what we have or revist re-signing Terry Glenn, which I don’t see happening, but we’ll see what the news on Austin turns.
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