RELEASED Cowboys release James Washington

[Rockport]

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).

Well they are 12-4 with one of the best offenses in the NFL.

 

[Motorola]

Washington looks like he had no idea what was going on. Dont think he is going to help anyone much.

This thread is longer than his Cowboy career.

JAMES WASHINGTON, DALLAS COWBOYS WR - 2022 SEASON
Weeks 1 through 13 --- 12 games___Did Not Play
Week 14 = 13th game --- 11 offensive snaps = 15% ...7 special team snaps = 25%
Week 15 = 14th game ---- 4 offensive snaps = 5%...6 special team sanps = 6%
Week 16 = 15th game ----Inactive
Week 17 = 16th game-----Inactive

 

[Hawkeye19]

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

Then no one replaced Lamb’s production. Same difference.

 

[AtomicDog]

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

Maybe he never grasped our offense in the first place?

 

[Hawkeye19]

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.

They went 4-1 without Dak, so his absence had no effect on the overall record.

Two of Dak’s INTs are directly attributable to Lamb running behind the safety (Bears, and GB) and you can argue another INT he influenced in the end zone vs GB and I believe the tipped INT vs Chi was also off Lamb (though it might have Brown)—- so Lamb “taking off” once Dak came back is an over-statement IMO.

This team has been looking for WR help since shipping Coop off to Cleveland. Bottom line: we are a worse team without Coop and had we had him (assuming he puts up comparable numbers to what he did this season)— we likely are looking at having the #1 seed locked up and resting our guys this week and next.

 

[DenCWBY]

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

That would be a 30 sec conversation. 1st down - hand off to #21 off guard for a 2-yard gain, 2nd down - throw a WR screen to #88 for a -1-yard loss, 3rd down - throw a 7-yard button hook to #86 (pray the ball is not a tipped pickoff by the D), 4th down - Punt

 

[Hawkeye19]

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?

Fair enough. We can’t argue from silence one way or the other.

However, would Coop be more productive overall than either Gallup or Brown? Considering he has more production than Gallup, Brown, and Hilton put together— his presence — even as a top tier #2 WR — would have helped this team.

Lamb could have still been the “#1” WR and Coop would have been more consistent as the #2 than either Gallup or Brown has been.

 

[Hawkeye19]

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.

I agree. I think they overvalued Washington, and over-estimated Gallup’s recovery. This FO loves to put on rose colored glasses and hope becomes their strategy.

But— FO’s should be held accountable when they make poor decisions. They made some great ones too— and they deserve credit for those— but trading Coop and their subsequent decisions have hurt the product on the field

 

[G2]

They went 4-1 without Dak, so his absence had no effect on the overall record.

Two of Dak’s INTs are directly attributable to Lamb running behind the safety (Bears, and GB) and you can argue another INT he influenced in the end zone vs GB and I believe the tipped INT vs Chi was also off Lamb (though it might have Brown)—- so Lamb “taking off” once Dak came back is an over-statement IMO.

This team has been looking for WR help since shipping Coop off to Cleveland. Bottom line: we are a worse team without Coop and had we had him (assuming he puts up comparable numbers to what he did this season)— we likely are looking at having the #1 seed locked up and resting our guys this week and next.

Agree to disagree, I think you're nit-picking and not really interested in my opinion. All good!

 

[Hawkeye19]

Agree to disagree, I think you're nit-picking and not really interested in my opinion. All good!

Salud! Enjoy the game on Sunday!

 

[phildadon86]

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.

Who did they sign in week one of free agency during the family vacation. Go ahead and post who it was and I’ll stop arguing. You cant. Because they didn’t. What I am saying is. The optics right there prove he doesn’t care about us as a fan base. If you want more proof of that. Go watch him on the first take episode when he basically says us fans are good for money. I have way more proof of Jerry not caring than you do of him caring.

 

[rambo2]

Then no one replaced Lamb’s production. Same difference.

How does the offensive production look compared to last year? Points per game and such. The offense looks pretty good to me.

 

[rambo2]

Who did they sign in week one of free agency during the family vacation. Go ahead and post who it was and I’ll stop arguing. You cant. Because they didn’t. What I am saying is. The optics right there prove he doesn’t care about us as a fan base. If you want more proof of that. Go watch him on the first take episode when he basically says us fans are good for money. I have way more proof of Jerry not caring than you do of him caring.

I think that they signed Noah Brown in week 1.

 

[phildadon86]

I think that they signed Noah Brown in week 1.

Lol. Thank you for proving my point.

 

[rambo2]

Lol. Thank you for proving my point.

It turned out to be an excellent signing. An excellent draft pick as well.

 

[phildadon86]

It turned out to be an excellent signing. An excellent draft pick as well.

Lol.
81 catches for 970 yards and 3 touchdowns in 5 years for you is an “excellent draft pick”? Do you even know who was available in 2017 before him? Lol. I forgot. Pom Poms never fall out of your hands

 

[Hawkeye19]

How does the offensive production look compared to last year? Points per game and such. The offense looks pretty good to me.

Dak had 37 TD in 2021 vs 22 in 2022

Dak had 10 INTs in 2021 vs 14 in 2022

Our passing game may be “productive” but it is nowhere near as efficient as it was last year. Think back to the games we lost this year: how many did we directly lose bc of INTs?

Now— how many of those INTs were directly influenced by WRs bobbling the ball, or not being on the right spot, running sloppy routes etc…

I mean, Dak went from having a 1.7% INT rating last year (anything under 2% is considered great), to having a 3.9% INT rating this year, and he is playing in 5 fewer games!

 

[Rockport]

They went 4-1 without Dak, so his absence had no effect on the overall record.

Two of Dak’s INTs are directly attributable to Lamb running behind the safety (Bears, and GB) and you can argue another INT he influenced in the end zone vs GB and I believe the tipped INT vs Chi was also off Lamb (though it might have Brown)—- so Lamb “taking off” once Dak came back is an over-statement IMO.

This team has been looking for WR help since shipping Coop off to Cleveland. Bottom line: we are a worse team without Coop and had we had him (assuming he puts up comparable numbers to what he did this season)— we likely are looking at having the #1 seed locked up and resting our guys this week and next.

You just lost all credibility.

 

[Walker]

Making room for obj

 

[DandyDon52]

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

jones boys dont think about that, just saving money !