A Steal of a pick from Wisconsin

[Creeper]

I think he will be like Dalton Schultz for the Cowboys, good but not great. And this is the problem with the Cowboys offense. Good players, but no great playmakers. Nobody is going to command attention of defenses. Maybe CeeDee will prove me wrong. Some might say Tony Pollard is the guy, but he plays only a few downs.

 

[kskboys]

Only one question left because the Cowboys love 12 personnel. Do you sign Schultz long term and run with Schultz and Ferguson the next 4 years or let Schultz walk after this year and draft another TE early next year?

That comes down to how much Schultz wants.

 

[kskboys]

There is absolutely nothing not to like about this kid. He screams solid NFL starter, but at the very least will be competent and a package player. If you don't like this pick, I think you might want a redo on your NFL football evaluation process.

 

[Whirlwin]

6-5 @ 250#?

He needs to be 275 at that height, top-heavy

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

Some here look at this guy as a bigger slower version of Shultz. I look at him as a smaller faster version of Witten. This guy's is just a solid all around TE.

 

[conner01]

Reports are all over the place with this guy. Some say he’s a plus blocker, others say he can’t block at all.

That’s what I’ve been seeing
Be curious to hear from someone who’s watched him play some games

 

[Ranched]

Speaking of Wisconsin....

 

[BigD_95]

Look for some awesome tight end blocking from Jake Ferguson from Wisconsin, whose players usually are better in the pros. Jake is an A+ blocker, 4 year starter. He will be the best blocking TE on the Boys ever, not named Billy Joe Dupree and Jason Witten.

He will make an immensely big improvement in the running game. He is a ready to play, all purpose TE, a better blocker than the other TE's in the draft. He needs no learning curve. He will make a big impact from the outset. His slower 4.81 speed kept him from being a 2nd round pick. But he does not have to run longer routes. In addition, although not fast, Jake catches everything, knows how to get open, and is a super smart player on the field. I want him in on all short yardage plays and at goal line snaps.

https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/w...erguson-delivers-an-all-around-game/printable

"A linebacker, receiver, punter, and all-around specialist for Madison Memorial High School, Jake Ferguson entered his tenure at the University of Wisconsin needing time to heal his body and develop into a serviceable tight end over time. He has ended up doing more than that. In a Wisconsin passing game that could best be described as sporadic during his tenure, Ferguson has been the one constant. He’s been a reliable tight end for a multitude of quarterbacks – Alex Hornibrook, Jack Coan, Graham Mertz, and Chase Wolf – and made plays no matter how banged up or bruised he is."

“He makes plays when plays need to be made. He gets open for a pass, he’s making a play. That’s the thing we preach about him is his unselfishness. He doesn’t care how many receptions he’s getting. He cares about winning, and you can see that with the way he works.”

“He’s unselfish in the run game,” Beach said. “He blocks the hell out of guys. It’s so awesome to see that.”

Dalton was drafted as a top blocking TE out of Stanford. But he was a horrible blocker last year. Ferguson has NFL TE blocking skills right now, knowing angles, leveraging and has superior on-field intelligence. In addition, he catches everything thrown his way. Great hands.

It wasnt a steal it was the last remaining TE to pick. Dallas wanted the TE Ravens took right before us. Charlie Kolar

 

[Doomsday101]

You know something Mel Kiper doesn't?

A lot of people know more than Kiper, You ever wonder why no NFL team has ever hired him as a GM or head of scouting? Yet he puts out a publication and we are all supposed to buy into what he says when no team in the NFL past or present has every called on Kiper

 

[aikemirv]

Hope you are correct
We need blocking as well as pass receptions from our tight ends.
I talking to you Shultz.

Shultz is a one year guy at this point - Ferguson is the replacement if he can play at all.

 

[Runwildboys]

As well as your neighbor who works for the post office's dog.

You get that straight from the horse's mouth?

 

[Reid1boys]

I like everything about the young man. He puts on a little size. That will definitely improve his blocking . Because he has all the right technique in my opinion

He has all the right technique? Did you watch all of his games and focus in on him specifically so you can judge his blocking technique?

 

[Pantone282C]

He needs to be 275 at that height, top-heavy

I don't know about that. Plenty of top level LBs that were/are about that height and weight.
Tony Gonzalez 6-5, 247lb
Antonio Gates 6-4, 255lb
Jason Witten 6-6, 263lb
Rob Gronkowski 6-6, 265lb
Travis Kelce 6-5, 256lb

 

[Texas_Pete]

Look for some awesome tight end blocking from Jake Ferguson from Wisconsin, whose players usually are better in the pros. Jake is an A+ blocker, 4 year starter. He will be the best blocking TE on the Boys ever, not named Billy Joe Dupree and Jason Witten.

He will make an immensely big improvement in the running game. He is a ready to play, all purpose TE, a better blocker than the other TE's in the draft. He needs no learning curve. He will make a big impact from the outset. His slower 4.81 speed kept him from being a 2nd round pick. But he does not have to run longer routes. In addition, although not fast, Jake catches everything, knows how to get open, and is a super smart player on the field. I want him in on all short yardage plays and at goal line snaps.

https://wisconsin.rivals.com/news/w...erguson-delivers-an-all-around-game/printable

"A linebacker, receiver, punter, and all-around specialist for Madison Memorial High School, Jake Ferguson entered his tenure at the University of Wisconsin needing time to heal his body and develop into a serviceable tight end over time. He has ended up doing more than that. In a Wisconsin passing game that could best be described as sporadic during his tenure, Ferguson has been the one constant. He’s been a reliable tight end for a multitude of quarterbacks – Alex Hornibrook, Jack Coan, Graham Mertz, and Chase Wolf – and made plays no matter how banged up or bruised he is."

“He makes plays when plays need to be made. He gets open for a pass, he’s making a play. That’s the thing we preach about him is his unselfishness. He doesn’t care how many receptions he’s getting. He cares about winning, and you can see that with the way he works.”

“He’s unselfish in the run game,” Beach said. “He blocks the hell out of guys. It’s so awesome to see that.”

Dalton was drafted as a top blocking TE out of Stanford. But he was a horrible blocker last year. Ferguson has NFL TE blocking skills right now, knowing angles, leveraging and has superior on-field intelligence. In addition, he catches everything thrown his way. Great hands.

Good route runner and soft hands. But can he block?

 

[Rayman70]

Good route runner and soft hands. But can he block?

yes. Its 1 of the things he does well.

 

[Rayman70]

Jake is a Doug Cosbie and Fasano combo.

 

[garyv]

Mel Kipper smells fishy

Does any one really thinks Kiper grades anything ? He takes alot of information and puts his rankings together.
This guy actually makes me laugh.

 

[Texas_Pete]

yes. Its 1 of the things he does well.

Nice! I also haven't heard anything about Dalton Schultz getting extended. Interesting.

 

[blueblood70]

I think he will be like Dalton Schultz for the Cowboys, good but not great. And this is the problem with the Cowboys offense. Good players, but no great playmakers. Nobody is going to command attention of defenses. Maybe CeeDee will prove me wrong. Some might say Tony Pollard is the guy, but he plays only a few downs.

Gallup and Lamb are those guys..Pollard could be if used correctly not sure what they have to prove to you but those are players that can get the attention of defenses and why schultz and other payers get open and catch passes.

im more concerned over our OC and OLC getting this line to work well then call plays to succeed...

 

[lostar2009]

Ferguson is a TE who can do a lot of things well but is not an overwhelming athlete or blocker. He is a solid route-runner w/good body control & hands to adjust for throws away from his body or through contact.

As a blocker, Ferguson wins w/good technique & adequate play strength & does enough to project to be able to stay in line at the next level. But he can struggle to sustain against longer & stronger defenders. FAR from being "A Steal"!

Sounds like a solid TE to me. I know we all want a Jason Witt. But im okay with jom being a just a good player on this team. Two good TEs are better than one Great and two below average ones.