Antwan Goodley - Future RB?

[Avery]

Let's face it: we've got a pretty crowded pack of WR's and guys like Farmer, Greenberry, etc. will add to that mix. Goodley's a bit under the radar with that group, but the more I watch his tape and think about his strengths, I don't think lining up wide is his natural place.

At 5'10" and 210, you'd label him a RB on appearance alone. He not only has excellent speed, but is adept at breaking tackles and is much more physical than most WR's. Combine that with inconsistent hands and a limited route-running tree and it projects to probably not being able to make it at this stage against the corners of this league. As a run blocker, he has an excellent frame to pick up blitzes, but would need to develop. Briles used him slightly in the backfield (8 carries for 71 yards) where his explosiveness shined.

Add in that he's an intriguing option to earn playing time returning kicks and you have a guy that could stick around on the team and be someone to develop that could eventually pound the rock behind an OL that will give any runner a chance to be special.

 

[CATCH17]

Eh, None of these guys have the physical ability of McFadden.

 

[gimmesix]

Let's face it: we've got a pretty crowded pack of WR's and guys like Farmer, Greenberry, etc. will add to that mix. Goodley's a bit under the radar with that group, but the more I watch his tape and think about his strengths, I don't think lining up wide is his natural place.

At 5'10" and 210, you'd label him a RB on appearance alone. He not only has excellent speed, but is adept at breaking tackles and is much more physical than most WR's. Combine that with inconsistent hands and a limited route-running tree and it projects to probably not being able to make it at this stage against the corners of this league. As a run blocker, he has an excellent frame to pick up blitzes, but would need to develop. Briles used him slightly in the backfield (8 carries for 71 yards) where his explosiveness shined.

Add in that he's an intriguing option to earn playing time returning kicks and you have a guy that could stick around on the team and be someone to develop that could eventually pound the rock behind an OL that will give any runner a chance to be special.

I don't know. He's built a lot like the guy Dallas is looking to replace ... Dwayne Harris. I think ultimately position isn't going to matter that much because the Cowboys are going to pick the guy who can return punts and cover kicks to be their fifth receiver. The only way a receiver will be kept who doesn't do that well is if he beats out Street.

If Goodley can do the things Harris did: come in as a blocking receiver, handle all returns and be a special teams gunner, that's all he'll need to do. He won't have to be the best receiver on the field.

 

[Alexander]

Let's face it: we've got a pretty crowded pack of WR's and guys like Farmer, Greenberry, etc. will add to that mix. Goodley's a bit under the radar with that group, but the more I watch his tape and think about his strengths, I don't think lining up wide is his natural place.

Why would he be looking up at Farmer or Greenberry?

His special teams abilities and overall experience set him apart from both of him.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...afted-freeagent-signings-after-2015-nfl-draft
1. Dallas Cowboys: WR Antwan Goodley (Baylor)
Goodley's statistics were down in 2014 (60-835-6, vs. 71-1,339-13 in 2013) and will actually see some competition with fellow free-agent signees George Farmer (USC), Deontay Greenberry (Houston), Nick Harwell (Kansas) and Lucky Whitehead (Florida Atlantic). But his ability to both work the middle of the field and get deep with sub 4.5-speed at 209 pounds could bring comparisons with undrafted-to-Pro Bowl receiver Victor Cruz.

I admit he looks like a RB, but sometimes Harris did as well. I don't think they need to move him.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Sometimes you have those WRs that look like a RB or they say are built like a RB.

However just because they look like or are built like, does not always mean they should be a RB.

Not shooting down your idea but I really doubt that even if they decide to try him in that role that he would be able to beat out who they have on the roster already.

Kind of like how I imagine that after so many of the RBs were off the board that they liked, they did not feel the need to draft one in the 5-7th rounds because they probably did not feel they could beat out the current RBs on the team.

 

[xwalker]

Let's face it: we've got a pretty crowded pack of WR's and guys like Farmer, Greenberry, etc. will add to that mix. Goodley's a bit under the radar with that group, but the more I watch his tape and think about his strengths, I don't think lining up wide is his natural place.

At 5'10" and 210, you'd label him a RB on appearance alone. He not only has excellent speed, but is adept at breaking tackles and is much more physical than most WR's. Combine that with inconsistent hands and a limited route-running tree and it projects to probably not being able to make it at this stage against the corners of this league. As a run blocker, he has an excellent frame to pick up blitzes, but would need to develop. Briles used him slightly in the backfield (8 carries for 71 yards) where his explosiveness shined.

Add in that he's an intriguing option to earn playing time returning kicks and you have a guy that could stick around on the team and be someone to develop that could eventually pound the rock behind an OL that will give any runner a chance to be special.

I doubt it. What he can do is provide some flexibility. If you are ever in a situation where you want to only carry 2 RBs on the 46 man game day roster, then you could train him to be the emergency 3rd RB. That would probably only happen if they 3rd RB was not good on special teams.

 

[speedkilz88]

He seems to be a utility type guy at least. RB, slot, returner

 

[DBOY3141]

Why would he be looking up at Farmer or Greenberry?

His special teams abilities and overall experience set him apart from both of him.



I admit he looks like a RB, but sometimes Harris did as well. I don't think they need to move him.

Agree. Of the 3 UDFA WR's, I think Goodley has the best chance to stick due to his ST exp to go along with his WR exp. Haven't been able to find anything that show Farmer having any KR/PR exp.

 

[Stash]

I see him as a replacement option for the departed Dwayne Harris. Playing mainly special teams with maybe a small amount of wide receiver work.

 

[dallasdave]

Let's face it: we've got a pretty crowded pack of WR's and guys like Farmer, Greenberry, etc. will add to that mix. Goodley's a bit under the radar with that group, but the more I watch his tape and think about his strengths, I don't think lining up wide is his natural place.

At 5'10" and 210, you'd label him a RB on appearance alone. He not only has excellent speed, but is adept at breaking tackles and is much more physical than most WR's. Combine that with inconsistent hands and a limited route-running tree and it projects to probably not being able to make it at this stage against the corners of this league. As a run blocker, he has an excellent frame to pick up blitzes, but would need to develop. Briles used him slightly in the backfield (8 carries for 71 yards) where his explosiveness shined.

Add in that he's an intriguing option to earn playing time returning kicks and you have a guy that could stick around on the team and be someone to develop that could eventually pound the rock behind an OL that will give any runner a chance to be special.

I agree, I saw him play when Baylor Played WVU. He could be a 3rd down back, WR, and return kicks, and play other special teams. In other words a jack of all trades.

 

[BlindFaith]

Let's face it: we've got a pretty crowded pack of WR's and guys like Farmer, Greenberry, etc. will add to that mix. Goodley's a bit under the radar with that group, but the more I watch his tape and think about his strengths, I don't think lining up wide is his natural place.

At 5'10" and 210, you'd label him a RB on appearance alone. He not only has excellent speed, but is adept at breaking tackles and is much more physical than most WR's. Combine that with inconsistent hands and a limited route-running tree and it projects to probably not being able to make it at this stage against the corners of this league. As a run blocker, he has an excellent frame to pick up blitzes, but would need to develop. Briles used him slightly in the backfield (8 carries for 71 yards) where his explosiveness shined.

Add in that he's an intriguing option to earn playing time returning kicks and you have a guy that could stick around on the team and be someone to develop that could eventually pound the rock behind an OL that will give any runner a chance to be special.

I was thinking the same thing. Goodley has played at 220lbs. He's played running back in high school. He get's YAC like a running back. He's thick like a running back.
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