Cowboys still need blazing fast WR/KR

[TheDuke]

The Bengals have Ja’marr. The Chiefs had Tyreek. The Rams have Van Jefferson (21mph timed). Anyone see a pattern?

Yes I agree we need that WR who puts some fear into safeties so they can’t sit on passes in front of them.

Who did the patriots have that fit your pattern?

 

[Ranched]

They just drafted Tolbert & Lamb last season. Let's not get spoiled.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Pollard is our only guy that you can visibly see running away from people, even if they have the angle on him

 

[charron]

Speed is not the main thing to look for in a player. For WR's it's more about how to run routes, setup the defender with your feet. Getting open isn't just speed it's a lot more technical and if you can get open that is all you need.

 

[Typhus]

Anyone else agree? The cowboys still need a blazing fast (4.3/4.2+) type receiver that can also return kicks. I think that type of speed threat can go a long way to help this team. Someone who can really take the top off the defense and is a real threat on special teams (KR/PR). Somebody Dak can dump a quick short route to and they break off a 60 yard gain. Can Tolbert become that guy? Thoughts???

Nope, still trying to fill roles for intermediate WRs.
Everyone wants one, but this offense has a lot to fix first before finding away to add that commodity.

 

[Typhus]

Pollard is our only guy that you can visibly see running away from people, even if they have the angle on him

Have to get better in that part of the offense before a burner "fits" this offense.
Dak can run an intermediate pass heavy attack effectively if we get more production out of the backfield.
This offense needs that RB3 that does more than play special teams and stand on the side line.
That player is not on this roster yet.

 

[speedkilz88]

The Bengals have Ja’marr. The Chiefs had Tyreek. The Rams have Van Jefferson (21mph timed). Anyone see a pattern?

Yes I agree we need that WR who puts some fear into safeties so they can’t sit on passes in front of them.

 

[Kingofholland]

Speed is not the main thing to look for in a player. For WR's it's more about how to run routes, setup the defender with your feet. Getting open isn't just speed it's a lot more technical and if you can get open that is all you need.

Agreed, most of the all-time best WRs weren't sub 4.3 guys. Even the best returner in NFL history Devin Hester wasn't a 4.2/4.3 guy. Short area quickness is much more important. A 4.5 guy is fast enough to take it to the house if he has the short area quickness to get through initial traffic.

 

[nathanlt]

If the Cowboys had a 4.3 speed, Lamborghini - type receiver, we shouldn't use him on kick or punting returns (think derby car), because of the higher injury risk.

 

[Coogiguy03]

Anyone else agree? The cowboys still need a blazing fast (4.3/4.2+) type receiver that can also return kicks. I think that type of speed threat can go a long way to help this team. Someone who can really take the top off the defense and is a real threat on special teams (KR/PR). Somebody Dak can dump a quick short route to and they break off a 60 yard gain. Can Tolbert become that guy? Thoughts???

WE DON'T LIKE SPEED, WE JUST LIKE TO PLAY AGAINST IT AND GET BEAT UP

 

[sbark]

Cordell Paterson avail?

 

[Bullflop]

It's a "rare bird" who has the intestinal fortitude to be cool enough to make the quick decisions to avoid being physically destroyed.

It's not so much about being extremely fast, although it helps. Actually, it has much to do with keeping a cool head and avoiding disaster!

 

[charron]

Agreed, most of the all-time best WRs weren't sub 4.3 guys. Even the best returner in NFL history Devin Hester wasn't a 4.2/4.3 guy. Short area quickness is much more important. A 4.5 guy is fast enough to take it to the house if he has the short area quickness to get through initial traffic.

Yup breaking a DB down with the quick steps is better than just pure speed.

 

[JBond]

Anyone that played understands running in underwear speed vs full gear speed are two very different things.

What would be fun at the combine would to be add a 20lb running vest along with a helmet for all the drills. Separate the men from the boys.

 

[ondaedg]

If Tolbert is that fast then he is that guy. Cool find!

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Anyone else agree? The cowboys still need a blazing fast (4.3/4.2+) type receiver that can also return kicks. I think that type of speed threat can go a long way to help this team. Someone who can really take the top off the defense and is a real threat on special teams (KR/PR). Somebody Dak can dump a quick short route to and they break off a 60 yard gain. Can Tolbert become that guy? Thoughts???

oh, that's an easy fix...dial 1-800-4342WRS

then option 2, blazing fast WRs that can play WR, then option 1, those with 4.2....they will give you the list.

 

[Ekspozed]

Agreed, most of the all-time best WRs weren't sub 4.3 guys. Even the best returner in NFL history Devin Hester wasn't a 4.2/4.3 guy. Short area quickness is much more important. A 4.5 guy is fast enough to take it to the house if he has the short area quickness to get through initial traffic.

I mean you have rice, but then you have moss/Johnson who were lol

 

[GMO415]

Not really. Just someone who knows the difference between forward and backwards. Hence, the opposite of Beasley.

 

[Ekspozed]

WE DON'T LIKE SPEED, WE JUST LIKE TO PLAY AGAINST IT AND GET BEAT UP

I think we like speed on defense. Quinn have looked for big strong fast guys it seems like.

 

[Jarv]

Anyone that played understands running in underwear speed vs full gear speed are two very different things.

What would be fun at the combine would to be add a 20lb running vest along with a helmet for all the drills. Separate the men from the boys.

Agreed, I've always said I want to see them run in full pads/uniform, including helmet.