IRVING, Texas – Roughly 50 players took to the practice fields at Valley Ranch on Friday for the Cowboys’ rookie minicamp, but it was the one who couldn’t attend who drew the most conversation.
Twenty-four hours after his introductory press conference with the team, La’el Collins was still a hot topic of conversation around the facility – both for the talent he brings to the roster and for his bold comments to the media on Thursday afternoon.
“He’s a pretty well-spoken young man,” said Cowboys offensive line coach Frank Pollack. “He’s determined. I’m not going to get in front of him, I’m going to stand behind him and coach him.