E. Sanders First Open Practice - " I'm no Dez Bryant..."
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:42 amWent to Latrobe, PA over the weekend to catch E.S.'s first NFL open practice. Even though it was a little weird seeing him in the black and gold - the #88 did look good on him.
I watched him and Flozel(Slozel) Adams the whole practice and E's was flawless(minus jumping offsides during an individual drill). Was highlighted by a 35 yard post connection w/ Leftwich on 3rd and 9(his 2nd rep of team) that received a loud roar from the 3,500+ Steeler fans in attendance. He made numerous plays during team and started to create a lil buzz in the bleachers. However, it was after the last whistle that he really became a fan favorite of the day.
After E made an impressive catch and run on an out-route to conclude practice, Hines Ward approached E and threw his shoulder pads to him( ofcourse E caught them). E then proceeded to the bleachers to meet the new fans.
After signing autographs for about 10-15 minutes, he grabbed Ward's pads and headed to the locker room.
I yelled out to him -
" Yea, E carry those pads youngin"
He then turned and responded.
" Ofcourse, I'm no Dez Bryant." Receiving cheers from the whole bleachers.
E had an amazing first practice from what I could tell. Mike Wallace's practice ended early due to stomach problems so E got to run with the 1st team and really opened some eyes. By the end of practice there was a strong buzz about him and his SMU past. Keep it up E!!!!!
I watched him and Flozel(Slozel) Adams the whole practice and E's was flawless(minus jumping offsides during an individual drill). Was highlighted by a 35 yard post connection w/ Leftwich on 3rd and 9(his 2nd rep of team) that received a loud roar from the 3,500+ Steeler fans in attendance. He made numerous plays during team and started to create a lil buzz in the bleachers. However, it was after the last whistle that he really became a fan favorite of the day.
After E made an impressive catch and run on an out-route to conclude practice, Hines Ward approached E and threw his shoulder pads to him( ofcourse E caught them). E then proceeded to the bleachers to meet the new fans.
After signing autographs for about 10-15 minutes, he grabbed Ward's pads and headed to the locker room.
I yelled out to him -
" Yea, E carry those pads youngin"
He then turned and responded.
" Ofcourse, I'm no Dez Bryant." Receiving cheers from the whole bleachers.
E had an amazing first practice from what I could tell. Mike Wallace's practice ended early due to stomach problems so E got to run with the 1st team and really opened some eyes. By the end of practice there was a strong buzz about him and his SMU past. Keep it up E!!!!!
