BTB: Looks like Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead’s hamstring is feeling better

[jobberone]

Seems like it might be a (wait for it)... Lucky time to be a hamstring!

When the Dallas Cowboys started their mandatory minicamp back on June 13th, a few of Dak Prescott’s toys were unavailable for playtime. From a month ago:


According to Todd Archer, there is a list of Cowboys players who will not be participating in the upcoming practices. Wide receivers Cole Beasley and Lucky Whitehead are still suffering hamstring issues and will likely miss practice. That means Ryan Switzer continues to get the chance to show what he can do, something he’s taken advantage of in the OTA practices. The Cowboys will also be careful with defensive linemen DeMarcus Lawrence, Benson Mayowa and Stephen Paea, all recovering from various injuries.

Ryan Switzer did indeed impress, which is never a bad thing for a rookie. Cole Beasley (who’s hamstring made us think back to last season) isn’t somebody that has to worry about his job, but what about everyone’s favorite gadget player Lucky Whitehead?

Hamstrings are serious business for wide receivers (Miles Austin weeps) and for someone who is theoretically battling for a roster spot, getting it back to full-go status is of utmost importance. Per Lucky’s Snapchat account (always a great follow) it seems like he’s feeling better:


Looks like #Cowboys WR Lucky Whitehead's hamstring is feeling better. (h/t @ninjafast22 Snapchat) pic.twitter.com/5PsYULln2K

— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) July 12, 2017

Lucky Whitehead is without a doubt on the bubble as the Cowboys gear up for training camp, but at least he’s seemingly going to be able to give it his best shot. With roster spots accounted for Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams, plus the aforementioned Beasley and Switzer... it’s hard to see Lucky beating out Brice Butler or the most popular pet cat around - Noah Brown.

If I were the type of person to pick apart words on an insanely deep level, I’d consider how Lucky said the hamstring was “slowly” coming back. To be fair, we’re only a month removed from when all of this really broke out, but considering how fluky hamstrings can be you have to wonder if things can really get where they need to be in the next two weeks.

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[jobberone]

Not writing anyone off. Injuries often settle things. Having said that I think he's on the outside looking in. I liked Dunbar better and he's gone.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Dead Man Walking.

 

[jobberone]

Dead Man Walking.

Probably.

 

[robjay04]

Not writing anyone off. Injuries often settle things. Having said that I think he's on the outside looking in. I liked Dunbar better and he's gone.

He obviously has a slim chance of making it but since Dunbar left, I thought Whitehead should've converted to that role. Dallas obviously likes having a pass catching back with quickness,...for those who say Whitehead is too small---he had more carries than Dunbar last season.

 

[CWR]

Lucky who?

 

[dogunwo]

Lucky may need to go ahead and fake a serious injury and get put on IR for the year just so he doesn't get cut and out of a paycheck

 

[Silver Surfer]

How long before we say (.....putting on sunglasses ) his Luck ran out? ( yeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!)

 

[jobberone]

He obviously has a slim chance of making it but since Dunbar left, I thought Whitehead should've converted to that role. Dallas obviously likes having a pass catching back with quickness,...for those who say Whitehead is too small---he had more carries than Dunbar last season.

He has a lot of competition but no one has all his features. I don't think he'll make it to our 53. I do think he makes it somewhere.

 

[robbieruff]

Funny how competition always makes injuries feel better. It's a miracle!!!

 

[Stash]

Dead Man Walking.

Stole my answer!

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Nobody looks like he's doing more when he's really doing nothing on punt returns than Lucky.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

He has a lot of competition but no one has all his features. I don't think he'll make it to our 53. I do think he makes it somewhere.

His features no one wants. Hasn't served him that well.

 

[jobberone]

His features no one wants. Hasn't served him that well.

Well, he hasn't returned punts like we'd like. He hasn't been healthy enough to get snaps and he's never going to get a lot anyway. I repeat, I don't see him making it here but he gets to prove himself in TC at least for awhile.

 

[cowboy_ron]

That's great news.........now he can be cut.

 

[noshame]

I'll trade Luckys for 1 Harris

 

[Hardline]

Does that mean the Jet Sweep is in danger of getting ripped out of the play book?

 

[jday]

How long before we say (.....putting on sunglasses ) his Luck ran out? ( yeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!)

 

[jobberone]

Does that mean the Jet Sweep is in danger of getting ripped out of the play book?

No Dez and Switzer can run it as well as Zeke.

 

[John813]

INB4 he returns a KO for a TD in the preseason and we keep him.