Beasley? Secret weapon

[jobberone]

I always told people Beasley was a better receiver than Harris, but that said I wasn't putting Harris down. He is a fine returner, and I think he has a spot here on the team, even if he is the 5th receiver on the depth chart.

Going back to Beasley, there is nothing secret about him. A lot of teams were already doubling up on him last year, and what that should do is open things up for the rest of the offense, which should make things easier for everybody on the team.

Having players like Beasley, Escobar, and Williams evlove this year especially behind a strong offensive line and running game, will put us in a position to have an explosive offense that can make up for defensive inadequacies.

Well he's been a secret to many here.

I think it'll be difficult to keep 6 receivers on offense, because to be honest the amount of snaps for the 4th and 5th receivers are already quite limited. The emphasis will be going long on defense, especially in the front seven.

The major battle is for that 5th spot, anyone else is probably headed to the practice squad.

Well, there Dez and Williams. Then Beasley and Harris. Then all the rest including some speedsters. My guess is Harris will be more of a STs player than receiver although he'll get some snaps. Add in Street, Beneford, Boyd, Briscoe, Byrd, Newsome and Washington. Someone in that latter group will likely impress.

No real way to know though.

 

[jobberone]

They are trying to add to his skill set this year by making him a downfield threat. That way defenders can't sit on the short routes as easily. He seems to fill the role Kelvin Martin played for us in the super bowl years. A short yardage go to guy when you need the first down.

It also creates opportunities for mismatches on the inside particularly with Escobar, Witten, and maybe some speedsters including Dunbar.

 

[morasp]

It also creates opportunities for mismatches on the inside particularly with Escobar, Witten, and maybe some speedsters including Dunbar.

That should be fun to watch, they said Escobar had a good offseason.

 

[jobberone]

That should be fun to watch, they said Escobar had a good offseason.

I sure hope so. They didn't exactly use him as much as I'd hoped last year.

 

[Galian Beast]

Basically, it comes down to the fact that you can't cover everyone on every down, especially not if the offensive line gives you time to pass. It's too difficult. And you certainly can't double everyone.

I'd actually say the player with the most potential to shine is Williams. I think he will see a lot of single coverage, and he needs to beat that coverage, and beat it badly.

If teams play man with two deep safeties bracketing the outside receivers, it's going to mean we can really run the ball and get the ball to Witten, Beasley, and Escobar, and our running backs. This kind of short to mid game will actually give our defense a lot more time to recover.

 

[Idgit]

I think it'll be difficult to keep 6 receivers on offense, because to be honest the amount of snaps for the 4th and 5th receivers are already quite limited. The emphasis will be going long on defense, especially in the front seven.

The major battle is for that 5th spot, anyone else is probably headed to the practice squad.

I don't think so. You don't go long at positions where you don't have enough good players. Having more guys who can't help you doesn't help, and you never know where you're going to need your depth.

I bet we keep six WRs. And one on the proactive squad. And I bet one of the guys we cut gets picked up for another team's squad.

As for Beasley, he is a secret weapon. Like, maybe a pocket knife. Or a .22. Not enough to do serious damage, but you're glad you have him when you need him. Love the guy.

 

[Setackin]

Did you just ask what's the word on the street?

Lol no, Devin street.

 

[Galian Beast]

I don't think so. You don't go long at positions where you don't have enough good players. Having more guys who can't help you doesn't help, and you never know where you're going to need your depth.

I bet we keep six WRs. And one on the proactive squad. And I bet one of the guys we cut gets picked up for another team's squad.

As for Beasley, he is a secret weapon. Like, maybe a pocket knife. Or a .22. Not enough to do serious damage, but you're glad you have him when you need him. Love the guy.

We haven't kept six wide receivers in a long time, and we're already going longer at tight end, and need more linebackers and defensive linemen given our history of injuries there and the pack mentality marinelli has on the line.

I'd be stunned if we go 6 at wide receiver, someone would really have to make a name for themselves.

 

[jazzcat22]

I think they go with 6 WR's.
This group, looks to have too many guys that can contribute.
Dez, TWill, Beasley, Harris. Then probably Street.

So Washington, Boyd, Byrd going for the 6th spot, unless for some unseen reason, they beat out Beasley and / or Harris. But can't see it.
Then you have Briscoe and Benford at longer shots.

I can see Byrd being the 6th WR, and Washington and Boyd on the PS.

 

[Idgit]

We haven't kept six wide receivers in a long time, and we're already going longer at tight end, and need more linebackers and defensive linemen given our history of injuries there and the pack mentality marinelli has on the line.

I'd be stunned if we go 6 at wide receiver, someone would really have to make a name for themselves.

We haven't really been in a position where keeping more made sense for a long time.

I'm not as sure we're going long at TE and think we brought I guys there to give Wit a break in camp and to maybe push a HB off the roster.

I guess we'll see as things develop. If the DL shows promise, I can see going long there. We're going to platoon guys there no matter how many we end up keeping, but if they can't really play, what's the point of stockpiling them?

 

[noshame]

Our best plan is to showcase the bottom five WR's in pre-season and let it be known we are up for trade offers, because some of these guys will get snatched of the PS in a heartbeat.

 

[Hoofbite]

He should be in the game often. He's the only WR the team has who can separate immediately off the line. All the other guys are bigger and take longer strides and need more time to create space.

The team is much better served from 3WR sets and with confidence in the OL they don't need to protect the OL with the 2nd TE.

Beasley could really be a guy who makes defenses pay when they blitz. His quickness off the snap gives Romo an immediate target and there's a much greater potential for YAC when compared to the little dump off to Witten.

I really hope they get him involved this year. He provides a different sort of matchup for defenses.

 

[xwalker]

We haven't kept six wide receivers in a long time, and we're already going longer at tight end, and need more linebackers and defensive linemen given our history of injuries there and the pack mentality marinelli has on the line.

I'd be stunned if we go 6 at wide receiver, someone would really have to make a name for themselves.

I saw a chart the other day that showed that they have kept 6 WRs as often as they've kept 5 WR over the past 10 years.

 

[xwalker]

He should be in the game often. He's the only WR the team has who can separate immediately off the line. All the other guys are bigger and take longer strides and need more time to create space.

The team is much better served from 3WR sets and with confidence in the OL they don't need to protect the OL with the 2nd TE.

Beasley could really be a guy who makes defenses pay when they blitz. His quickness off the snap gives Romo an immediate target and there's a much greater potential for YAC when compared to the little dump off to Witten.

I really hope they get him involved this year. He provides a different sort of matchup for defenses.

Some of those big WRs looked really quick off the line in the video that I saw. Looking at the overall group of WRs, it seems that the Cowboys value quickness off the line over top end speed.

Dunbar is also expected to get some snaps in the slot because of his potential for YAC.

 

[dogunwo]

That is not the intended meaning here. If he does well he will be noticed quickly. I think he will do well and I wonder how they will counter him.

If you split him wide a CB can likely stay with him on a fly but he may create problems with digs, slants, outs and comebacks. But I think wide he will allow someone inside to create a mismatch.

In the slot my guess is they will have to put a slot guy on him. He is a mismatch for most safeties and LBers. This changes the front formations/personnel creating other mismatches esp with RBs on sprint outs, shoots, stabs, cuts, flat routes, wheel routes, yada.

My other worry besides him getting hurt is pressuring him on the LOS and pushing him off routes and delaying them. He may be quick enough to beat that enough to hurt the defense.

Him lining up in the slot does a lot to prevent a jam by a DB, which is why I don't see him lining up on the outside much.

 

[jobberone]

Him lining up in the slot does a lot to prevent a jam by a DB, which is why I don't see him lining up on the outside much.

Lining up outside will force the CB to come up to the LOS. If he's getting the kind of separation I'm imagining then you have to bump and run. This creates a ripple effect for the S and/or LB on that side. And that affects other receivers.

 

[5Stars]

Beasley is going to be like a little mouse that you can't catch that is living in your kitchen.

Small and fast...a player that will make other teams mad trying to stop him.

 

[Hoofbite]

Some of those big WRs looked really quick off the line in the video that I saw. Looking at the overall group of WRs, it seems that the Cowboys value quickness off the line over top end speed.

Dunbar is also expected to get some snaps in the slot because of his potential for YAC.

I don't know what video you're referring to.

I'm not sure about Dunbar. Haven't paid enough attention to him to know the rumblings but I'm inclined to believe his snaps will come when he's spelling Murray. If the team is going to run more, someone has to take some of those extra carries so I think his chances will come in a fashion that doesn't take a WR off the field.

 

[Galian Beast]

I saw a chart the other day that showed that they have kept 6 WRs as often as they've kept 5 WR over the past 10 years.

And how often in the last 3-4 years?

 

[jblaze2004]

today he is making great catches. Diving catches and adjusting well to the ball. We need a small quick wr. Most of the wr's we have are the big guys. We need the beas quickness.