BTB: Poll: Who is the most underrated player on the Dallas Cowboys?

Keithfansince5

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I would have to say Ezekiel Elliott. Listening to many fans on this site talk him down and seeing all of the love the other RB's got in his absence last year, Zeke has to be it. He has the skill to be the best RB in the league. I believe he is better than Gurley. I also believe Zeke will once again lead the league in rushing in 2018 and reassert his dominance as the best RB in the game.
 

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Rico Gathers.

He is a diamond in the rough that did not play football in high school or college.

But I think he really really could be someone we sneak under the radar.

He also played basketball, you know, like Antonio Gates.
 

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This is easy...... it's Cowboy Roy. He knows eeevvvvrryything.

You can tell because he's at practice, meeting rooms and is an intrical part come Sunday. Just ask him. He'll tell ya .
 

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I would have to say Ezekiel Elliott. Listening to many fans on this site talk him down and seeing all of the love the other RB's got in his absence last year, Zeke has to be it. He has the skill to be the best RB in the league. I believe he is better than Gurley. I also believe Zeke will once again lead the league in rushing in 2018 and reassert his dominance as the best RB in the game.
I was in shock to read how many on here don't comprehend how good he is.
 

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Who is the most overlooked player on the roster?

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L.P. Ladouceur

LP Ladouceur has been with the Dallas Cowboys for well over a decade. In fact, he is now the longest-tenured player on the silver and blue roster following Jason Witten’s retirement, as former California and CFL long snapper joined Dallas in the 2005 season. Ladoceur has always been important in an area of the game that receives hardly a credit and recognition. Still, though, Les Carpenter of the Guardian called LP “the perfect player”.

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Chris Jones

Chris Jones has been one of the most consistent and most reliable punters for years during his time with America’s Team. Jones always seems to come up in big spots and help the Cowboys win the field position battle — a very important stat in determining the outcome of games.

Fellow special team star, Dan Bailey, generally receives more of the hype, but Jones is among the elite at his position in his own right. Here’s one example of his ability to flip the field and pin opponents deep in their own territory:

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Byron Jones

From special teams to the defensive side of the ball — what about Byron Jones? The 2015 first-rounder hasn’t had a career that is going to make him an All-Pro, but Jones’ ability to make big tackles while also guarding tight ends in the middle of the field has made him a valuable component to the Cowboys.

We recently wrote on three players that have the chance to be a breakout player for the Cowboys on the defensive side. Byron was one of the choices, largely because of his success defending in the slot.

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La’el Collins

For all of the hype that the Great Wall of Dallas gets, La’el Collins probably gets the least amount of recognition. Think about it: Tyron Smith is the best left tackle in the league, Zack Martin is the best guard in the league, and Travis Frederick is the best center in the league. Even rookie left guard Connor Williams is getting a lot of attention.

That said, Collins is a pretty solid starting offensive lineman in the NFL. A former projected first-round selection originally began his career with the Dallas Cowboys as an offensive guard; however, an injury three games into his debut season forced Ronald Leary into his spot. Leary obviously departed in the following offseason, but the staff moved Collins to right tackle.

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I think LP and Chris Jones are appreciated and recognized as being great, they just don’t play a position that gets talked about much.

Byron and La’el may have been overrated to begin with which causes the perception they are underrated. I still want to see more from both players.

To me, TWill is the most underrated player on the team. Body catching, a perceived lower catch radius, and him not being a true #1 receiver with Weeden and Cassel drive opinions down on him. But he catches a high % of his targets and doesn’t drop many passes. He was also the offensive star in the 2014 playoff win against the Lions.
 

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I'd say it's either Brown, Collins, Jones, Martin, Smith, Thomas, Ward, White, Williams or Wilson. Has to be one of those 24.
 

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Jeff Heath and it's not even close. He' actually good. When you play a zone scheme and your corners don't jam receivers or miss their press, you're going to look like a fool.
 

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Jeff Heath easily. This dude is the subject of so much hate in the fan community, but he's special. Quick, plays with intensity, hits hard, finishes plays, and even occasionally kicks extra points. It's like Garrett says - he makes more plays for this team than he misses. Him beating Derek Carr to the goal line and popping him in the back and knocking that ball loose is a play I will never forget.
 

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he was over contracted. Everyone would be happier if he was paid his level, average. Hes not going to light anything up, hes nothing to be feared, hes good and average. Hes just paid way to much for that.
This solid contributor nothing more. Contract does not fit his production. Albeit nagging injuries or asked to play out of position
 

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Rico Gathers.

He is a diamond in the rough that did not play football in high school or college.

But I think he really really could be someone we sneak under the radar.

He also played basketball, you know, like Antonio Gates.

YES! the 'zone radar that extends past pluto....
 

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Terrence Williams.
He practically catches everything thrown to him and all his critics can fault him for is body catching.
He may have cost us the GB game last season by not catching a pass that hit him in the hands. It bounced off those stone nubs and was picked
 
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