RELEASED Cowboys release James Washington

[CT Dal Fan]

My point is the blunder with the Cooper decision overall is at the Galloway/Williams level.

They thought they would replace his production with a bunch of minor moves and they were wrong.

What would this offense look like with another 1000+ yard WR on it?

You are right but I also think they overestimated Michael Gallup's recovery from the ACL. Gallup had been a 1000 yard number two receiver in the past but he's only flashed his old form this season. I think next year will be better for him, and I'm also hoping they give Hilton one more season here.

 

[Roadtrip635]

This thread is longer than his Cowboy career.

 

[Sydla]

Well if that’s the question then they did take a step back. They tried to address it but then Washington got hurt and apparently when he did get back he wasn’t the answer. A swing and a miss. Gilbert’s been a swing and a miss so far as well. Gallup still hasn’t been the same since he’s ACL injury. Browns been ok but drops too many balls and his route running needs help. You could make an argument that Pollard and the TE’s have made up the difference. Hard to make a total comparison to last year because Dak missed 5 games and with Rush they focused on the run game and strong defense.

And that's the point. Like they typically do, they kind of cheaped out at a position. They convinced themselves, and some of the fans, that Washington/Tolbert would replace what was lost from 2021 in WR production. But smarter fans around here knew it was unlikely and that they simply messed up, yet again. The fact they were dancing with OBJ and signed Hilton this late tells you that they realized, they screwed up.

Luckily, it appears Hilton can help and mitigate some of the WR issues. So for that, they at least get some credit for recognizing their issues and bringing in a guy who could contribute immediately and not be a potential pain (like OBJ might have been).

 

[Sydla]

Yes Dallas got a FA in Washington and it did not pan out. Burn the building down. An NFL team who got a FA who did not pan out. Never heard anything like that. lol On the trade yes I agree Cowboys should have been able to get more, much better than a 5th rd. Yet despite that the Cowboys are sitting at 12-4 heading to post season, to act as if this team has done nothing right is pure fiction.

Nah, it's just recognition of a continuation of their inability to understand their shortcomings and flaws and their continual desire to fill needs in FA by shopping in the bargain bin over and over. Sometimes it works - Kearse and Hooker. Most times, it's an utter failure however.

 

[OmerV]

Not angry at all. It is just funny that people like you believe that Jerry actually cares. I bet you believed him last season when he was “angry” after the niners loss. And I’m not indignant either. I just have my point of view. Wrong or right I don’t really care. It’s my opinion lol. Imagine getting destroyed in the trenches for years and still doing nothing to solve that problem via the draft or FA and believing Jerry cares about anything other than jersey sales

It seems you like to imagine you can speak for the thoughts of others - mine, Jerry, other fans ... I know you don't believe it, but you can't.

All I've said is that there have been signings that worked out, and that Jerry didn't miss out on any free agents because we was on a yacht for a week instead of Frisco. All the other crap you're slinging that doesn't relate to those comments has nothing to do with what I said. It's just fabricating something to argue about.

 

[Doomsday101]

Nah, it's just recognition of a continuation of their inability to understand their shortcomings and flaws and their continual desire to fill needs in FA by shopping in the bargain bin over and over. Sometimes it works - Kearse and Hooker. Most times, it's an utter failure however.

and by many accounts outside of Dallas they saw Washington as a good fit for a #2 WR. Anyone expecting to see Cooper version 2.0 with Washington was kidding themselves. Cowboys were looking at a #2 WR not a high priced FA who would be very costly. Again this team was over over the cap. The trade put Dallas under the cap. Meantime how bad has it hurt team? come on really 12-4 in post season. Hell this team 12-4 is a failure sign me up I take it every damn time.

 

[Runwildboys]

My point is the blunder with the Cooper decision overall is at the Galloway/Williams level.

They thought they would replace his production with a bunch of minor moves and they were wrong.

What would this offense look like with another 1000+ yard WR on it?

But would we actually have another 1000 yard receiver, or would he just take catches away from CeeDee? I honestly doubt that our record would be any better if Cooper was still here. Or maybe it would be one game better, because that interception against the Jags might not have happened. Who knows what chain of events would've occurred had we retained him?

 

[Sydla]

and by many accounts outside of Dallas they saw Washington as a good fit for a #2 WR. Anyone expecting to see Cooper version 2.0 with Washington was kidding themselves. Cowboys were looking at a #2 WR not a high priced FA who would be very costly. Again this team was over over the cap. The trade put Dallas under the cap. Meantime how bad has it hurt team? come on really 12-4 in post season. Hell this team 12-4 is a failure sign me up I take it every damn time.

Anyone who thought James Washington was an adequate replacement for Lamb's role was being silly.

The fact the Cowboys had to go shopping in Nov/Dec for a WR tells you all you need to know.

 

[Doomsday101]

Anyone who thought James Washington was an adequate replacement for Lamb's role was being silly.

The fact the Cowboys had to go shopping in Nov/Dec for a WR tells you all you need to know.

I don't think as a #2 Cowboys signing him was a bad move. Clearly injury hurt him and was never able to get it going but also no reason to believe he could not fill the #2 spot.
Sure if NFL teams had a crystal ball several moves that have been made would not have been made.

 

[Surfguy]

"That was a mistake."

 

[Longboysfan]

why release a player right now that a potential playoff opponent could pick-up and gain further insight into the offense?

Make roster space?

 

[eromeopolk]

Stated a long time ago this was a wasted signing as he could not be a starter in Pittsburgh with his former college QB starting, Big Ben, and never could separate from NFL DBs. Washington replacing Amari Cooper was asinine Kool Aid Drinking Arlington Jonesboys fandom.

Also, "you can't make the club in the tub." Injuries.

 

[Bigrandrn]

I wish we would’ve signed Hilton in the off-season instead of this this guy. Sometimes cheap isn’t always great

The front office doesn’t get this at all.

 

[unionjack8]

why release a player right now that a potential playoff opponent could pick-up and gain further insight into the offense?

I dont think he knows the offense

 

[G2]

They told us what they were thinking: they signed Gallup, Washington, and drafted Tolbert and talked those moves up with positive spin. You can go look at the articles and quotes for yourself.

Then their actions have told us all year long that we have issues at WR. This is not rocket science lol… they have been trying to trade or sign somebody to help, and have finally landed on Hilton.

The defense and running game have been great— and Dak and the passing game are not “broken” by any stretch— but I think not having Coop (or an equivalent talent) has ultimately cost us the #1 seed considering how well Philly has played this year

Rocket science, nice. If you factor in Prescott not playing a bunch of games you'll see the night & day difference in the passing game between Rush & Dak. Look at Cee Dee, he took off when Dak came back. The numbers are right there to support it. I get people were nervous and maybe the staff was, but they clearly handled it. Without Daks injury, who knows the production. As far as seeding, there's just a handful of very good teams at the top of the NFC, we only have 4 losses, that's exceptional. Good teams continue to search and try talent all season long.

 

[phildadon86]

It seems you like to imagine you can speak for the thoughts of others - mine, Jerry, other fans ... I know you don't believe it, but you can't.

All I've said is that there have been signings that worked out, and that Jerry didn't miss out on any free agents because we was on a yacht for a week instead of Frisco. All the other crap you're slinging that doesn't relate to those comments has nothing to do with what I said. It's just fabricating something to argue about.

I don’t need to believe it. He proves it every year by not staying out of the media and coaches meetings. It’s a reality you don’t want to admit is real. And that’s ok.

 

[OmerV]

I don’t need to believe it. He proves it every year by not staying out of the media and coaches meetings. It’s a reality you don’t want to admit is real. And that’s ok.

There isn't an ounce of logic to this comment.

How does Jerry being in the media and coaches meetings prove you can speak toJjerry's thoughts on free agents?

I also wonder how it proves you can speak to my thoughts or those of other fans on this site ...

Again, all I've said is that there have been signings that worked out, and that Jerry didn't miss out on any free agents because we was on a yacht for a week instead of Frisco. You haven't posted one thing that contradicts that, and instead you create arguments that have nothing to do with that and pretend it applies.

 

[rambo2]

Lamb replaced Cooper as the #1 WR and has far out produced what Coop did last year.

bingo

 

[rambo2]

Anyone who thought James Washington was an adequate replacement for Lamb's role was being silly.

The fact the Cowboys had to go shopping in Nov/Dec for a WR tells you all you need to know.

It tells you that they are doing everything they can to win.

 

[rambo2]

What the hell are you talking about? Lamb was on the roster last year. They may be depending on him more— but that has zero to do with replacing Coop’s presence and production

Of course he was and he replaced Cooper as the number 1 receiver this year.