Should we remain with Jarwin or get a new featured TE

Beaker42 · Jan 28, 2020

Tabascocat said:
Keep him as the 2nd but go get a playmaking TE.

Uh, he IS a playmaking TE.

Doomsay · Jan 28, 2020

So many greater needs.

Ranched · Jan 28, 2020

"Should we remain with Jarwin or get a new featured TE"

Not even a question to be asked. The Boys have a young promising TE in Jarwin, who has the ability to attack D's when given the opportunity. His career average yards per catch is 11.6, with six touchdowns. He received an opportunity in '18 when Witty abruptly retired, but shared duties with Swaim. So his numbers were put on pause.

His first year of any significant playing time, was only his second year in the league. Don't forget Jarwin was still learning the ropes who came in as an undrafted FA and former WR. Jarwin started off slowly as one might expect, but by the end of the season, he had become Dallas’ top TE threat, culminating in a 3 TD performance in Week 16 against the Gnats. Remember that one?!

Once Witty returned, however, Jarwin’s snaps evaporated. The Boys need to look at Jarwin once again with a new staff in place.

Witty has 16 in, time for our future HOFer to make his own choice by stepping down before being told to do so.

Alexander · Jan 28, 2020

They need to at least take a stab at getting another TE.

Jarwin looked good, but that was in comparison to Witten. We all should know how little of a downfield threat he was.

I just don't know that this draft class is strong enough at the position. It will take a little luck to make a pick a value.

JoeKing · Jan 28, 2020

Why can't we keep Jarwin and get new TE talent? There is room for both on this team. The role of "featured TE" should be earned in training camp, not assigned in the offseason. That should be the case for every position on this team.

Oneiros · Jan 28, 2020

quickccc said:
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/tight-end/

Here's an in depth look at this year's 2020 veteran TE class in Free Agency.

-it doesn't look that appealing and promising - aside from ATL's Austin Hooper, imo.
-Hunter Henry is brittle. Cant and hasn't stay healthy since he's entered NFL.
-what happened to Eric Ebron that he totally seemed to fall off the map this past year ?
-and Jared Cook is now one of those old timers that Stephen does not believe in pursuing and investing in.

The only FA TE that I'd consider is Austin Hooper. To me that would make the most sense. Ebron is talented but there are injury concerns there and there's a lot of rumors that he quit on his team last year.

visionary · Jan 28, 2020

quickccc said:
Past tight end players seemed to be well utilized and work terrific under McCarthy in GB, such as Jared Cook, Jimmy Graham. So that tells that the TE will indeed play a big significant in this offense.

And very strongly assuming this is the end of the road for the GOAT Jason Witten and we can finally get that speed and big play ability that affects the entire field, is there anyone that are sold on holdover TE Blake Jarwin as the starting featured TE here ?

Or should we strongly consider that new featured TE in this upcoming draft ?
Not sure if there's anyone that is worth investing in FA market at the TE position.

look at the good offenses in the league

look at the 2 teams in the SB

all rely on great TE play

it’s not complicated, we absolutely have to have a difference maker at TE if we want to take the next step and Jarwin is not that on a team that wants to run the ball consistently

Jarwin can be a conplement when we go 2 TEs but not the main starter

Mr_437 · Jan 28, 2020

Would be nice to get a solid vet who can block and receive. IMO there's a decent group with Jarwin receiving and Shultz doing more of the blocking, but he's a decent all-around TE. Cowboys can't throw cash or picks everywhere, and with a plentiful group of offensive weapons TEs shouldn't see many targets.

Tabascocat · Jan 28, 2020

Beaker42 said:
Uh, he IS a playmaking TE.

Jury is still out but he doesn’t appear to be a difference maker at this point.

OttoWest · Jan 28, 2020

Schultz is on board for 2 more years. It won't cost much to re-sign Jarwin and then they can see how the draft shakes out.

Bullflop · Jan 28, 2020

I see a likelihood of the Cowboys pursuing a TE capable of being a balanced combo of receiver and blocker. Sound familiar? :thumbup:

fairviewfarmer · Jan 28, 2020

Draft a TE

Buzzbait · Jan 28, 2020

daboyzruleperiod said:
"Should we remain with Jarwin or get a new featured TE"

Not even a question to be asked. The Boys have a young promising TE in Jarwin, who has the ability to attack D's when given the opportunity. His career average yards per catch is 11.6, with six touchdowns. He received an opportunity in '18 when Witty abruptly retired, but shared duties with Swaim. So his numbers were put on pause.
His first year of any significant playing time, was only his second year in the league. Don't forget Jarwin was still learning the ropes who came in as an undrafted FA and former WR. Jarwin started off slowly as one might expect, but by the end of the season, he had become Dallas’ top TE threat, culminating in a 3 TD performance in Week 16 against the Gnats. Remember that one?!

Once Witty returned, however, Jarwin’s snaps evaporated. The Boys need to look at Jarwin once again with a new staff in place.

Witty has 16 in, time for our future HOFer to make his own choice by stepping down before being told to do so.

I've always been a big Witten fan, but I do agree it's time to give the majority of snaps to Jarwin. If a good TE happened to fall to the Cowboys, so be it, but IMO the priority in the draft should be Defense, with an emphasis on the DL. Dump that bend and break garbage and build us a run stuffing DL.

Pantone282C · Jan 28, 2020

quickccc said:
Past tight end players seemed to be well utilized and work terrific under McCarthy in GB, such as Jared Cook, Jimmy Graham. So that tells that the TE will indeed play a big significant in this offense.

And very strongly assuming this is the end of the road for the GOAT Jason Witten and we can finally get that speed and big play ability that affects the entire field, is there anyone that are sold on holdover TE Blake Jarwin as the starting featured TE here ?

Or should we strongly consider that new featured TE in this upcoming draft ?
Not sure if there's anyone that is worth investing in FA market at the TE position.

Nothing wrong with Jarwin per se. Needs more playing time. He looked good last year and what little they used him this year. Athletic and coachable.

Oneiros · Jan 28, 2020

I definitely feel that there is a place for Jarwin in 2020. With that being said though if we have an opportunity to upgrade the position then I am completely in favor of it.

At the very worst he would make a great TE2 for us.

FuzzyLumpkins · Jan 28, 2020

If a TE is BPA with the first 3 picks you pick him.

cowboy_ron · Jan 28, 2020

Jarwin needs a fair chance, he hasn't had that yet...........he had an incompetent HC and played behind a TE that should've been retired.

kevinhickey · Jan 28, 2020

quickccc said:
Past tight end players seemed to be well utilized and work terrific under McCarthy in GB, such as Jared Cook, Jimmy Graham. So that tells that the TE will indeed play a big significant in this offense.

And very strongly assuming this is the end of the road for the GOAT Jason Witten and we can finally get that speed and big play ability that affects the entire field, is there anyone that are sold on holdover TE Blake Jarwin as the starting featured TE here ?

Or should we strongly consider that new featured TE in this upcoming draft ?
Not sure if there's anyone that is worth investing in FA market at the TE position.

Always do your homework. We need to look at the position. I think there is some talent at this position.

PJTHEDOORS · Jan 28, 2020

fairviewfarmer said:
Draft a TE

After we draft a DT, CB, Safety.

GMO415 · Jan 28, 2020

dagreat1_87 said:
keep him, draft thaddeus moss, and let them duke it out

I heard the TE class wasn't good this year. True?

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