Concerned about our WR depth

[quickccc]

I am really crossing my fingers that we can keep Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup because I've become
panicky about our lack of quality depth at WR.

The Cowboys have clearly soured and went south on Devin Smith ever since that Saints game, as he's been a weekly inactive.

And Cedrick Wilson is next to be weekly inactive from all the talk of his promising slot role, size and punt return ability may be out the window. Why ?
Only my guess work, but I'm starting to wonder if it could be related to his play speed.

Tavon Austin has limited, averaged receiving skills. and it's not about size as he's just about the same size as Seattle's Tyler Lockett - who is just balling big time as a impact, full time WR.

What the Rams knew, and what has been revealed here is he truly works best when he is gimmicked and spotted. An occasional go-route where he can track and run under the ball without any adjustment, a jet sweep or screen pass. But the more conventional he is being used as a WR,
the less his impact will be.
His biggest access is still more as an open field punt returner than anything else, imo.

What was looking like impressive WR depth at the end of camp, all of sudden doesn't appear
anything like that at all,.

 

[simplycowboys210]

I think we can improve at WR depth but shouldn't be too worried. Gallup and Cooper are a good duo, and Cobb is a decent slot. We need to use Austin in more open field situations but we have time. Moore will also improve as a coordinator.

 

[MysteryIceGuro]

Honestly.
What other teams in the NFL have amazing WR depth? I can't think of many, if any. It's hard to find good-great starting WR's in the league, let alone good-great ones for depth.

In all honesty, I think our depth is fine. Cedrick Wilson, Austin, and Smith aren't world beaters by any means but they get the job done. That Austin TD play in Philly was great and well executed by Austin and he's usually good on punt returns. That TD by Smith in Washington was great timing by both him and Dak and I'd like to see at least another play like that...

 

[baltcowboy]

Noah Brown? Where are you Noah Brown.

 

[Creeper]

Garrett coached teams seemed to be impacted by the loss of one player more than most good teams in the NFL. It is amazing how much the loss of Amari Cooper effects the performance of the offense.

I also hate the Cowboys obsession with "versatile" players. I get it, a guy who can play multiple positions helps with depth, but not if he is at best average at those positions. Tavon Austin is a great example. Does he seem that much faster or quicker than the teams that defend him? I don't see it. Is he really a big threat to run back a punt? I haven't seen that either. Maybe Devon Smith is not great on special teams, but when Cooper is down, the problem is not special teams, its offense. Doesn't that need to be addressed first? Smith is a legitimate deep threat. No, he is not Amari Cooper, but we can't expect him to be. Tavon Austin isn't Amari Cooper either. And Ventell Bryant isn't even Devon Smith!

In my world, the top 5 WRs are active regardless of where else they can play. Score a lot of points and ask your kicker to kick the ball in the end zone and your punter to punt it to the corners.

 

[zrinkill]

 

[John813]

Cowboys are lucky in that they have a legit #1 and an up and coming #2 in Gallup-with more upside possibly.

Cobb can play anywhere on the field, and if Gallup/Cooper miss time then Smith would be active again.

Probably will dip into the draft again once re-signing Cooper to get another cheap contract with potential.

 

[JoeKing]

I'm not concerned about our WR depth what so ever. Just dumping the hall of shame chump Dez Bryant made this team better. It's a shame some of our less intelligent, loser fans still cling to him. Cooper and Gallup are an amazingly talented WR duo and Cobb is an upgrade slot from years past. This is a bogus thread, btw.

 

[JoeKing]

Great pic of a turd of a WR. lol

 

[CouchCoach]

I am not concerned with what doesn't exist. Every off season, some get carried away with the perception of depth until those players have to actually play.

There are more WR's in the NFL than any other position and I don't see depth with any team but I do see QB's that can raise the level of play of WR's. There are only a handful of them but they make the job easier for their WR's, not 1-3, by putting the ball where they can best catch it and make a play.

We've seen this team without a true #1 and that's not a slam against this QB, like I said, there's only a handful that can just keep strokin' regardless of who's catching the passes.

I do think too many underestimate the value of that true #1WR because his absence changes how the DC calls his plays and that #1WR is as important to a run game as an OL. The Cowboys offense would be better off with Elliott out and Pollard in than Cooper out and Gallup at 1 and Cobb at 2.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

Megatron!!!
Then Dez.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I'm not concerned about our WR depth what so ever. Just dumping the hall of shame chump Dez Bryant made this team better. It's a shame some of our less intelligent, loser fans still cling to him. Cooper and Gallup are an amazingly talented WR duo and Cobb is an upgrade slot from years past. This is a bogus thread, btw.

WOW

Great pic of a turd of a WR. lol

All let negative energy gon' give you cancer.

 

[quickccc]

Honestly.
What other teams in the NFL have amazing WR depth? I can't think of many, if any. It's hard to find good-great starting WR's in the league, let alone good-great ones for depth.

In all honesty, I think our depth is fine. Cedrick Wilson, Austin, and Smith aren't world beaters by any means but they get the job done. That Austin TD play in Philly was great and well executed by Austin and he's usually good on punt returns. That TD by Smith in Washington was great timing by both him and Dak and I'd like to see at least another play like that...

If those “depth/backup” WRs are on the game day inactive list (and it’s non injury related) .. I dunno how that can be considered " fine " depth.
How can they even a quality emergency help for your team, ..when you don’t even allow them to suit up and play?

If they are on the sideline in street clothes , (and not injury related) … that tend to make me believe that the coaches just don’t believe in you, to depend upon you in these games,.. not even for the sake of an emergency injury capacity.
They won’t even get a chance to prove they can be quality backup ,.if we don’t even allow them to dress and play.

- Devin hasn't done anything since that stand out game vs Skins, and again Devin Smith has been inactive for weeks now, and not even been on the field since Saints game,
I just dunno how that can be considered fine depth.. and in the coaches eyes, it's a reason why this Devin- inactive is still happening,

- Austin, as I also mentioned, you have to spot and scheme for Austin, but a bigger question becomes, what if there's a big injury and you have to rely on him outside WR for a full game ?

- And you’re right … most NFL teams around the league are not 4 deep in WR unit.
It’s a reason why they are always seeking to add depth and playmakers to their roster – because of a depth or even starting lineup concern.
Look at the Pats trading for Sanu from ATL .. and look at their recent experiments with Antonio Brown and Josh Gordon

But when a Tyrek hill is sidelined, you’d like to hear your backups or complimentary guys (ala Chiefs Demarcus Robinson) stepping it up and helping making plays in pass game,
ditto when Packer Davante Adams being out.

But I have an even bigger issue and question with this very, when these backup guys we have, are made inactive for game day and made not available for the games.

 

[zrinkill]

WOW

All let negative energy gon' give you cancer.

Had to push the "show ignored" button to see who you were talking about .

That guy is loathsome ....... He is the one who guaranteed Jaylon would never play in the NFL and guaranteed Zeke would not play for the Cowboys this year.

 

[quickccc]

I am not concerned with what doesn't exist. Every off season, some get carried away with the perception of depth until those players have to actually play.

There are more WR's in the NFL than any other position and I don't see depth with any team but I do see QB's that can raise the level of play of WR's. There are only a handful of them but they make the job easier for their WR's, not 1-3, by putting the ball where they can best catch it and make a play.

We've seen this team without a true #1 and that's not a slam against this QB, like I said, there's only a handful that can just keep strokin' regardless of who's catching the passes.

I do think too many underestimate the value of that true #1WR because his absence changes how the DC calls his plays and that #1WR is as important to a run game as an OL. The Cowboys offense would be better off with Elliott out and Pollard in than Cooper out and Gallup at 1 and Cobb at 2.

Of course, we'd be better off with a Pollard in for Zeke, than some other positions in other units. Why?
Because the rookie Pollard, even in his 1st year is clearly proving himself depth and value, even in limited role and touches.

sure we won't know if he can truly handle 20+ carry games over a length of games if it came down to it. but from what he is continuing to show on display as a runner, he is
showing off quality ability. And it's never mentioned, but he is also taking care of the ball when he has those chances.
The bad thing is it took a complete season to painfully endure seeing a lack of quality depth last year in Rod Smith.

And we are seeing other areas where we have to depend upon depth to make it through in other areas, .- ala Cam Fleming per tyron smith injury, Brandon Adams per Lael injury,
Sean Lee per LVE injury,..Jordan Lewis per Anthony Brown injury... Kerry Hyder per Tyrone Crawford... Darian Thompson per Jeff Heath injury ...etc.

I previously presented a thread awhile back that asked a question of how would we do if Dak Prescott were out per injury and backup Cooper Rush had to be start a couple of games ?

 

[Future]

If Amari gets hurt the season is over.

EVERYONE should be afraid of that. WR should be a huge priority in the offseason

 

[Alexander]

It is a mild concern that gets bigger if Cooper is sidelined for any long stretch of time. But it is a little late in the game to do anything about it. And yes, that includes Bryant.

 

[Ranched]

If Amari gets hurt the season is over.

EVERYONE should be afraid of that. WR should be a huge priority in the offseason

 

[LACowboysFan1]

I am really crossing my fingers that we can keep Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup because I've become
panicky about our lack of quality depth at WR.

The Cowboys have clearly soured and went south on Devin Smith ever since that Saints game, as he's been a weekly inactive.

And Cedrick Wilson is next to be weekly inactive from all the talk of his promising slot role, size and punt return ability may be out the window. Why ?
Only my guess work, but I'm starting to wonder if it could be related to his play speed.

Tavon Austin has limited, averaged receiving skills. and it's not about size as he's just about the same size as Seattle's Tyler Lockett - who is just balling big time as a impact, full time WR.

What the Rams knew, and what has been revealed here is he truly works best when he is gimmicked and spotted. An occasional go-route where he can track and run under the ball without any adjustment, a jet sweep or screen pass. But the more conventional he is being used as a WR,
the less his impact will be.
His biggest access is still more as an open field punt returner than anything else, imo.

What was looking like impressive WR depth at the end of camp, all of sudden doesn't appear
anything like that at all,.

Having Smith and Wilson as inactive may be nothing more than the team wanting more depth at other positions, why would Smith and Wilson be on the active roster with Cooper, Gallup, Cobb and Austin available? And Witten and Jarwin and Schultz available to catch passes as well? That's 7 guys who can catch passes, not to mention Zeke and Pollard.

Guess we'll see if Cooper/Gallup can't go...

 

[quickccc]

Noah Brown? Where are you Noah Brown.

Definitely should not be coming back this year.
Already underdeveloped as a pure receiver, completely out of playing shape ..and how really bad was his knee injury any way ?
and we don't need blocking WRs that bad to have to cut someone already on the roster for the sake of Noah Brown back on the roster.

See ya in next year's camp, chief.