Signed by Cowboys Trade - WT Tavon Austin from Rams (for 6th round pick)

[LocimusPrime]

I want all the 5'8 and under receivers on the field at the same time and make them play leap frog

 

[Wezsh0T]

I could actually see that happening. For a guy as good as Beasley, I think Seattle could go for it.

They already have a better Beas in Doug Baldwin. I think Seattle really could have used Dez. Pair Wilson's accuracy with Dez's physicality and you have a win. Carroll is known for working with loudmouths.

 

[DHCBF66]

If Beasley's out we need to find a way to get something for him. It’s frustrating cutting good players. He’s had a more productive career than Austin. Austin is a downgrade over Beasley. Compare their career stats.

The Beeze isn't going anywhere.

 

[tm1119]

Someone break this contract down for me...how much are we on the hook for?

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

Ian Rappaport just said he was told Austin is going to play RB for us

 

[Cowboyny]

He's the team's new Lance Dunbar. He absolutely killed the Cowboys this year as a Ram. Probably a package like Lucky Whitehead, but better! Add in special teams abilities, great pickup!

 

[CATCH17]

Cowboys will use him as a RB according to reports.

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

This is a curious move. Gotta like the pure speed, but we now have 4 undersized receivers.

The FO has made a fundamental shift on WRs and they are right. It's a different NFL now. Like NE, you need a bunch of undersized guys who can beat man coverage close to line of scrimmage, so QB can get the all out before the rush gets there. IMO, gone are the days of the big "jump ball" WR that cannot get separation.

 

[aria]

I’m starting to sniff a Super Bowl!

 

[CCBoy]

He's being looked at as a change of pace running back, like Lance Dunbar...

 

[Mr Cowboy]

I can't.

Lots of sarcasm in case you missed it.

 

[Melonfeud]

man,that thing gets weirder& weirder the longer I remain weirdly enthralled ,trapped within its vortex of weirdnesses

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

They already have a better Beas in Doug Baldwin. I think Seattle really could have used Dez. Pair Wilson's accuracy with Dez's physicality and you have a win. Carroll is known for working with loudmouths.

Fair enough

 

[Trouty]

He’s going to play gadget RB for us.

This is what they're saying on draft day live. Taking Dunbar's role as the skat/gadget guy

 

[Bluefin]

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Rappaport also said we would be on hook for $1m with $3m in incentives possible. That would be reasonable. Any of the other numbers out there would be ridiculous in my opinion.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Ian Rappaport just said he was told Austin is going to play RB for us

 

[KJJ]

The Beeze isn't going anywhere.

Cuts are going to have to be made somewhere. We didn’t commit much to Thompson who’s on a cheap one-year deal. He’s going to have a tough time making the team. Witb as many carries as Austin had last season he may end up playing RB for us. We may have a Lance Dunbar role for him. Austin did average 4.6 a carry.

 

[Captain43Crash]

Who cares about the cap hit? It's a one year deal, we have plenty of room (after Dez and maybe Witten) and there are no other high dollar free agents we will sign.

Who cares about the CAP hit? Really. You over pay Austin who hasn’t done much and that leaves less $ for guys who earn their money, like Martin etc. We only have so much CAP space. It is stupid to waste it!

 

[OmerV]

The FO has made a fundamental shift on WRs and they are right. It's a different NFL now. Like NE, you need a bunch of undersized guys who can beat man coverage close to line of scrimmage, so QB can get the all out before the rush gets there. IMO, gone are the days of the big "jump ball" WR that cannot get separation.

I don’t disagree, but you still need some big targets and guys that can fight for the ball, and the Cowboys don’t have a Gronkowski to help fill that role. I don’t see them keeping all 4 small guys.