NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys to sign Anthony Armstrong?

[Section444]

Originally Posted by MichaelWinicki

I see on one website he's was listed as a 4.38 40 guy.

He's not big, so I guess speed is his claim to fame. Did have one good season in 2010 when he came close to 1,000 yards.

I'd compare him to Andrew Hawkins (WR - Cincinnati), as far as play-style is concerned.

[Future]

Originally Posted by Section444

I'd compare him to Andrew Hawkins (WR - Cincinnati), as far as play-style is concerned.

He's nowhere near as explosive after the catch as Hawkins.

[NIBGoldenchild]

Originally Posted by Section444

I'd compare him to Andrew Hawkins (WR - Cincinnati), as far as play-style is concerned.

AA couldn't hold Hawkins cleats. Armstrong has great straight line speed, I think he either was the fastest or second fastest player on our team when he was a Redskin. But outside of his speed, his routes aren't crisp and his hands aren't great either. He fell out of favor with the Shanahans when he was rarely getting open, and when he was, he was dropping balls. Considering how bad our receivers are, he may have still had a spot on our roster if the other receivers weren't bigger than him.

[Eskimo]

He's small (5 10 1/2, 180 pounds) and fast (4.38 40).

He took an unusual path to the NFL: Intense football league, Arena League, Dolphins PS 2009, Skins PS 2009, Skins 2010-11.

He's surprisingly old for a guy who hasn't played much in the NFL, 29 years old, so he really isn't a developmental prospect.

It seems like he is a guy to fill a short-term hole with the loss of Miles and Otree. It is surprising that they think he is more ready to contribute on a fill-in role than Holmes considering he doesn't know our offense, doesn't have a lot of pro experience, isn't known for his routes or his hands.

My guess is Garrett really felt he needed a speed WR and he was the best one available on the street. I really can't see any other reason to bring him in.

[Chuck 54]

He was the Skins' speed guy a couple of years ago and managed to haul in some passes behind the defense; you may remember him scoring on some bombs as number 13 in burgundy and gold.