Austin or Crayton?

[jr40usa]

Should Austin replace Crayton as #2 receiver? Crayton talks the talk but definetly hasn't made the plays so far this year.

 

[LeonDixson]

Should Austin replace Crayton as #2 receiver? Crayton talks the talk but definetly hasn't made the plays so far this year.

It depends on what happens in the next few games. The potential is certainly there.

 

[Aikbach]

Both, they both are needed, no need for the Crayton hate, he's not Michael Irvin or even Wes Welker but he's a good player.

 

[Reality]

I think it's really a moot point honestly. Crayton tends to be the "slot" receiver and by that alone would be considered the third receiver on most teams.

Really, after the first receiver (Owens), in this offense it really doesn't matter who is the second, third, etc. receiver because all that matters is number of plays .. and the plays called are dictated by the defense more so than the desire to get a specific receiver (other than Owens) the ball.

For example, most of Crayton's plays come in the 10-15 yard range where most of Austin's plays come in the 15+ yard range. If a defense is crowding the line of scrimage and keeping their safeties and linebackers in, then it makes more sense to call more plays for Austin who can stretch the defense. If a defense is playing deep such as a cover-2/tampa-2 style defense then it makes more sense to call more plays for Crayton.

-Reality

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Exactly, it's going to be REALLY hard to stop this offense...

 

[sbark]

How bout' Austin #2 if he can be consistent...at least to a level Alvin Harper was. ie hit the big play, keep the safety at least honest

the how bout'....using Felix as a ole' Preston Pearson type roll from a 2 back set....maybe motion out into the slot alot with a LB in tow

at minimum would keep the LB's from dropping deep and actually give Witten additional room to roam

Felix needs touches, not at MBIII expense, and keeps him close to romo as a security blanket...ie dumpoff with R.Bush-esque explosivness..well maybe in a few more games anyway:starspin

 

[masomenos]

This is how I look at it.

Crayton does poorly against good #2 CBs but typically can be successful when facing less talented players. Austin is going to struggle agains good #2 CBs as well, BUT at least he can do it with speed and keep the middle open by stretching the field.

Crayton will be much more successful than Austin out of the slot.
Austin will be just as successful against good #2 CBs as Crayton.

By shifting Crayton back to #3 and keeping him as the slot guy then I think you maximize the ability to create favorable matchups.

 

[Baileyneverfailey]

I honestly think Austin is coming for the #2 spot and taking it from Crayton. The thing is, Crayton was always a good route runner and a reliable set of hands, but lately his head just gets bigger and his hands have gotten worse. I know it's hard for people to wrap their heads around a guy not getting drafted turning into a legit player, but I think Austin has the potential to be our starting #2 long term.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

I'm sure the pieces of the puzzle are coming together for Austin now so he'll be hungry for more plays coming his way.

 

[BlueStar II]

At this point, I think Crayton will remain as the #2 mainly due to having more game time experience, reading defenses, etc.. However, as Austin gains more playing time on game day, his speed may eventually win out over Crayton. For now, it will be nice to be able to see more production out of Austin as he picks up the finer points of the game. His speed can not be overlooked though. It's nice to see a deep threat on the field for us again.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Does it really matter who is number 2 or three? As long as they preform when called upon, that is what matters.

 

[BigBoy63]

We do need to move either hurd or austin to the outside cause crayton is a good player in the slot.

 

[Yeagermeister]

It was one game. Let's wait a few games before we move him up.

 

[skinsscalper]

It was one game. Let's wait a few games before we move him up.

***? The guy has two catches in a game and all of a sudden he's the second coming of Alvin Harper (who, by the way, Crayton has outperformed in all but one of Dallas Super Bowl seasons). I thank God everyday that some of the posters on this board are as far away from the Dallas Cowboys as possible. Un-freaking-real.

 

[parchy]

I like having Austin in the slot on the mismatches. Romo rarely looks Crayton's way anyway, so it doesn't much matter where you line him up. He's probably not getting the ball anyway.

 

[JonJon]

I think it's really a moot point honestly. Crayton tends to be the "slot" receiver and by that alone would be considered the third receiver on most teams.

Really, after the first receiver (Owens), in this offense it really doesn't matter who is the second, third, etc. receiver because all that matters is number of plays .. and the plays called are dictated by the defense more so than the desire to get a specific receiver (other than Owens) the ball.

For example, most of Crayton's plays come in the 10-15 yard range where most of Austin's plays come in the 15+ yard range. If a defense is crowding the line of scrimage and keeping their safeties and linebackers in, then it makes more sense to call more plays for Austin who can stretch the defense. If a defense is playing deep such as a cover-2/tampa-2 style defense then it makes more sense to call more plays for Crayton.

-Reality

That's a great way to look at it. I never though of it that way.