DC: Lucky Whitehead Seeking To Become A More Well-Rounded WR In Year 2

[jobberone]

Lucky Whitehead Seeking To Become A More Well-Rounded WR In Year 2
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 5:06 PM CDT
By Nikki Chavanelle

IRVING, Texas -- The Cowboys’ starting kick returner Lucky Whitehead is back for a second season and the fun loving “king of Snapchat” is trying to expand his role on the offense. As a receiver in his rookie season, Whitehead only had six receptions for 16 yards but took over the return game from Cole Beasley early on in the year.

“I’ve been working on becoming more of a complete receiver,” Whitehead said. “I’m trying to learn the playbook more so that I can contribute on the offense more than just on special teams. I feel like my routes are getting better and I’m learning more.”

Whitehead averaged 28.3 yards per return in 2015, and he set a franchise record for a wide receiver by rushing four times in a game. As an undrafted free agent, Whitehead has worked hard to make a name for himself with the Cowboys.

“I work every day after OTA practice on my return game and my punt returning,” Whitehead said. “I expect to be doing the majority of the work returning and we’re just working on different ways to return the ball.”

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[jobberone]

If he can return kicks it gets him a chance to make the roster even if six WRs.

 

[Daillest88]

He'll make the team because of kick returning ability, he looked like he was getting more comfortable as the season went on, he has blazing speed. Hopefully he can contribute in the passing game

 

[big dog cowboy]

As a receiver in his rookie season, Whitehead only had six receptions for 16 yards but took over the return game from Cole Beasley early on in the year.

I don't think anyone wants to see Beasley back there in the return game.

 

[TheCount]

I'm rooting for him, could definitely use his speed on offense.

 

[Vanilla2]

If he's the 5th wide out right now.

Who is pushing him off the roster.

 

[Alexander]

Better work on his blocking.

 

[CF74]

Give him at least 1/4 of Beasly's reps...

 

[mattjames2010]

Meh. I don't expect to ever be anything at the receiver position. He's a returner.

 

[jobberone]

Give him at least 1/4 of Beasly's reps...

NOOOO! Beasley needs 1/4 of Witten's looks.

 

[Bullflop]

I've got nothing but respect for the way he's developed his upper body -- it takes hard work and dedication to achieve such improvement.

 

[Carson]

Good kid. From my hometown and high school. Took my kid to his football camp here in Virginia a few weeks back. Real class guy.

Hopefully he turns it up another notch this season.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

He does have that special ability when the ball is in his hands, like Harris

 

[Doomsday101]

I think Lucky will have a very good season not only as a returner but also as a role player on offense. Dallas using him in the jet sweeps last season proved effective and I think as he becomes more versed in the offense Dallas will be able to run plays off of that sweep. Kid seems to have a good head on his shoulders and just has to go out and do it.

 

[DogFace]

I'd like to see some 4 wide with both he and Cole work the middle of the field at the same time.

 

[mahoneybill]

I'd like to see some 4 wide with both he and Cole work the middle of the field at the same time.

Agree with their quick cut ability they would be tough to cover. Also, we need to look at how Pats and Chargers use their smaller receivers in that regard.

 

[Idgit]

I'd like to see some 4 wide with both he and Cole work the middle of the field at the same time.

With Elliot in the lineup, we'd have a lot of options, that's for sure.