When the Dallas Cowboys traded for Tavon Austin they had high expectations for what he could bring to the team and so far it appears he may have exceeded them.

Jerry Jones hasn't been very open with the media this preseason but Sunday he was talking to the media and had a few notable quotes including one comparing Tavon Austin to Cowboys legend Michael Irvin.

“I like the energy that No. 10 is bringing,” Jones said via Sportsday. “That's inordinate because just by the nature of how we got him here and his pedigree, for him to bring along that really, it's Michael Irvin-ish as far as the energy that he brings. I know the guys appreciate him. I certainly do from my perspective to have that kind of impact on his teammates at a time you have to call on it, I used to call it two-a-days, but training camp.”

Austin didn't quite live up to the high expectations that were placed on him after being a top-10 draft pick by the St. Louis Rams. He has blamed the offensive system during his time with the Rams for his inability to produce at a high level.

The Cowboys wide receiver room is young this year and they need Austin to be the veteran leader. That is a very good sign that Jones likes what he sees and that he is being vocal in the locker room. The next step for Austin is to take that leadership and lead on the field by making plays.