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Cowboys WR Miles Austin To Be Taken Seriously By Opposing Teams

22 November 2009
NFC
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The element of surprise evaporated after Miles Austin made NFL history in his first two starts for the Dallas Cowboys.

He’ll have to earn every catch now.

Austin seldom sees single coverage these days. The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers primarily played a cornerback underneath and a safety over the top of him, according to receivers coach Ray Sherman. Austin didn’t have a catch until the fourth quarter of either game, although his one reception against the Eagles was a 49-yard game-winning touchdown.

For the first time as a starter, Austin didn’t make a significant impact in last week’s loss at Lambeau Field. He had four catches for only 20 yards.

“It’s part of the education,” Sherman said of Austin, who morphed from a reserve to a potential Pro Bowler with a magnificent month.

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