News: Cowboys Rico Gathers: Tony Romo’s favorite scout team weapon?

[ROUSH8692]

Nobody is truly getting after Romo to put a hit on him during practice. Huge difference. Romo probably went undefeated in practice.

Yeah, because we all saw how good this secondary and pass rush was against Aaron Rodgers....

 

[bodi]

I'm still a little puzzled as to why he chose not to play this past season for Briles. He was drafted on physical talent alone. A season playing for a major program could have only helped.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nc...pes-by-football-players/ar-AAmkkvi?li=BBnbfcL

 

[Gameover]

Apparently, Romo diced up our first-team defense every day in practice with his band of practice squad misfits.

Funny, he never lit up the defense when he was surrounded with first stringers.

Continue to beat that Romo drum though

 

[Gameover]

Escobar, Hannah and Swain didn't play major roles in 2016. So I'd say Rico is in good company.

Swain played great until he got hurt

 

[CCBoy]

For those who do not remember this video:

This is going to be a long 'off season,' so where you see me posting, join in and let's do some talking?

 

[Bullflop]

Let's see what this fellow can do in training camp before we get all warm and fuzzy about him, OK?

Let's face it -- it requires far more than great size to develop into a good TE, much less a great one.

At this stage, we have no concrete clues as to what he can do for both catching and blocking skills.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if McClay and the scouting staff have a bead on some TE for the draft.

 

[CCBoy]

Let's see what this fellow can do in training camp before we get all warm and fuzzy about him, OK?

Let's face it -- it requires far more than great size to develop into a good TE, much less a great one.

He knows how to go up for a ball, and get great height. At his size, he should be a force. Tony Romo was good at hitting targets. If one doesn't like him or not, this tight end has earned a niche of projection.

Myself, I'd have to go with someone who has shown very strong athletic abilities, even if on the basketball court. He knows how to position himself for blocking, already, and what is to be learned, is pad levels now. I think he'll handle that. He has a good set of hands and can handle catching and with velocity.

His learning curve now is identifying points on the field to maximize his own talents. With the current coaching staff, and a great tight end coach, I would have to bet that he will get there...and sooner than later. He is already committed to the work, now. Oh, and thank you Tony...

 

[rwalters31]

Cowboys Rico Gathers: Tony Romo’s favorite scout team weapon?

http://thelandryhat.com/2017/01/27/cowboys-rico-gathers-tony-romos-weapon/


A Dallas Cowboys insider shares a story about the development of the team’s 2016 sixth round selection and former basketball player turned tight end Rico Gathers.
If you are the final player selected in the NFL Draft, they call you Mr. Irrelevant. If you are the final selection by an NFL franchise, you’re chances of making the team’s roster are likely slim. And if you are attempting to make the transition from college basketball back to football, a sport you haven’t played since middle school, and you’re the team’s last pick in the draft: then you’re chances of making an NFL roster are minuscule.

Despite the long odds, former Baylor basketball star Rico Gathers attempted just that, decalring himself eligible during last year’s NFL Draft. Despite not having played football since the eighth grade, the Dallas Cowboys saw enough potential in Gathers to selected him with their final pick in the sixth round, 217th overall. That also happened to be Dallas’ final selection in that draft.

The very definition of a developmental player, the 6-6, 273 pound Gathers is a tremendous athlete for his size. The All-American power forward known for his gritty play and defensive prowess, is attempting to transition to the NFL in a similar fashion as other former basketball stars like the San Diego Chargers Antonio Gates or the Seattle Seahawks Jimmy Graham...

SOooooo . . . . . do we keep him or look for a true TE? Is he a sure handed receiver or a blocking TE? Is this experiment done or will he ever see the playing field?

 

[Bullflop]

He knows how to go up for a ball, and get great height. At his size, he should be a force. Tony Romo was good at hitting targets. If one doesn't like him or not, this tight end has earned a niche of projection.

Myself, I'd have to go with someone who has shown very strong athletic abilities, even if on the basketball court. He knows how to position himself for blocking, already, and what is to be learned, is pad levels now. I think he'll handle that. He has a good set of hands and can handle catching and with velocity.

His learning curve now is identifying points on the field to maximize his own talents. With the current coaching staff, and a great tight end coach, I would have to bet that he will get there...and sooner than later. He is already committed to the work, now. Oh, and thank you Tony...

I would agree that his upside is exemplary and that's encouraging to an extent but looking good in practice and doing it under the pressure of live action is oftentimes two different things. I'm inclined to hold my salivating level to a minimum until such time as he shows what he's capable of in live action before anointing him prematurely. Do I have high hopes for his success? Absolutely. Here's hoping he proves it's justified, however.

 

[CCBoy]

SOooooo . . . . . do we keep him or look for a true TE? Is he a sure handed receiver or a blocking TE? Is this experiment done or will he ever see the playing field?

Don't look now, but he is not limited in his skill set and should be quite acceptable for blocking and receiving. He should be a very good Red Zone target and that shines up front.

He'll make it onto the field, but is part of a good tight end group that will grow with the return of both Hannah, and our UT tight end...who both were injured this past season. He won't have the run of the land, but will earn his way onto the roster. The rest depends on Jason Witten's shelf life...just the way it is in Dallas. Remember Bennett? He'll be in a Super Bowl as the starter next week. Just saying, there are reasons for time on the field while in Dallas...

But if you are looking for a set of balls, in someone else? He makes it strongly...I'm on record, how about YOU?

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I guess Im deem [I know some think so here] but someone said that he might be ready 2018?
Why cant blocking assignments & adjustments be grasped over last season and this off season?

Because he hasn't had the advantage of playing snap-after-snap on a football field; the type of feeling, experience and muscle memory/movement you get from playing the sport extensively.

It's no different than saying "Orlando Scandrick's a good athlete. Why can't he learn to shoot NBA 3's effectively over the course of a year?"

 

[Hailmary]

He'll make it onto the field, but is part of a good tight end group that will grow with the return of both Hannah, and our UT tight end...who both were injured this past season. He won't have the run of the land, but will earn his way onto the roster.

Are we confident that Hanna will be back next season? Something seems odd about his injury, that he'd need 2 surgeries for what is being called a "bone bruise". Have we heard any updates?

If Swain continues to improve and we draft a TE, I'm not sure if Hanna even makes the team.

 

[CCBoy]

Are we confident that Hanna will be back next season? Something seems odd about his injury, that he'd need 2 surgeries for what is being called a "bone bruise". Have we heard any updates?

If Swain continues to improve and we draft a TE, I'm not sure if Hanna even makes the team.

Granted, it's the season to question players and their future roles.

Hanna is well like by the Cowboys Coaching Staff. There hasn't been anything negative surfacing as to either Hanna or Swain's role next season...we'll have to wait on that kind of team word.

As to talent, they both have been contributors and will have to be beaten out in the off season. That's my start point on those specific players.

 

[Cowboys_22]

It would be nice to see speed at the TE position but only after Witten decides to hang em up...

 

[theogt]

Also from the article...

But the former scout also warned that the still raw prospect will likely not be ready to step up and play a major role in 2017.

Yeah, but it's Broaddus, so that probably means Gathers will be selected all pro.

 

[waving monkey]

Because he hasn't had the advantage of playing snap-after-snap on a football field; the type of feeling, experience and muscle memory/movement you get from playing the sport extensively.

It's no different than saying "Orlando Scandrick's a good athlete. Why can't he learn to shoot NBA 3's effectively over the course of a year?"

totally understand your reply. however I can't see dunking a ball as equivalent requirements to body blocking assignments for a known athlete.
I know its learning the schemes and assignments but where to be and get a body on body doesn't require great muscle memory IMO.
Iam pretty sure I am also wrong cause many guys fail at it just seems funny. They have him learning Oline blocking and that makes sense.

 

[CCBoy]

totally understand your reply. however I can't see dunking a ball as equivalent requirements to body blocking assignments for a known athlete.
I know its learning the schemes and assignments but where to be and get a body on body doesn't require great muscle memory IMO.
Iam pretty sure I am also wrong cause many guys fail at it just seems funny. They have him learning Oline blocking and that makes sense.

One of the very best tight end coaches is on the staff for the Dallas Cowboys. As to blocking ability, playing very strong in the paint is a translatable talent and guts. On the dunking ability, that shows strong elevating ability and always a great attribute for any receiver. Especially in the Red Zone...oh, the guy does project.

 

[waldoputty]

Let's see what this fellow can do in training camp before we get all warm and fuzzy about him, OK?

Let's face it -- it requires far more than great size to develop into a good TE, much less a great one.

At this stage, we have no concrete clues as to what he can do for both catching and blocking skills.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if McClay and the scouting staff have a bead on some TE for the draft.

Agreed, but this is not the first report about Rico being a 'difficult' for the defense during practice.

 

[Fletch]

Yeah, because we all saw how good this secondary and pass rush was against Aaron Rodgers....

Practice. Live game. Apples to oranges.

 

[Bluefin]

Are we confident that Hanna will be back next season? Something seems odd about his injury, that he'd need 2 surgeries for what is being called a "bone bruise". Have we heard any updates?

Bryan Broaddus was asked about James Hanna yesterday.




I've still never read anything definitive on what was wrong.

The injury was initially reported as a bone bruise and Hanna wound up having two knee surgeries trying to correct the issue.

We may not hear anything until the off-season program gets underway in mid-April.