DMN Blog: Tony Romo/Roy Williams Report, Day 5/Play of the Day: Sam Hurd soars

[Dawgs0916]

I don't know where you got your numbers. I thought both guys were 4.6 guys.

I'm not trying to be a jerk.....I'm just wondering where you got your numbers. I don't think either guy was at the combine.

He got the 4.51 from WikiAnswers




And im not kidding.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

He got the 4.51 from WikiAnswers




And im not kidding.

I should have called BS on that. No way Crayton ran a 4.5.

 

[Hoofbite]

?

He's faster than Crayton.

Barely if at all.

His routes aren't nearly as good. Crayton has that spot on lock. Hurd will not unseat Crayton.

 

[Bizwah]

Barely if at all.

His routes aren't nearly as good. Crayton has that spot on lock. Hurd will not unseat Crayton.

I'll agree there. Crayton's routes and savvy are top-notch. His hands are great too....He just seems to pluck the ball.

I think both guys have the same speed.

But we're really being silly here. Crayton and Hurd both will contribute.

I like our WRs.

 

[Texan_Eph89]

He got the 4.51 from WikiAnswers




And im not kidding.

If you're going to be that picky fine.
Analysis: Positives...Has a well-developed frame, with good upper body muscle tone, long legs and knotted calves...Natural hands catcher who has will compete for the ball in traffic and displays the juking moves and hip snap needed to make the initial tackler miss...Has good field vision and uses his blocks well to gain extra yardage on returns...Has an explosive burst through the seams and keeps pressure on the defensive backs with his open field acceleration...Has a sharp burst coming out of his breaks...Has soft hands and a good feel for the crease...Adjusts smoothly to the ball in flight and shows good body control and balance...Willing blocker who will not hesitate to face up as a cut blocker.
Negatives...Still learning how to vary his speed so he doesn't overrun on his routes...Tends to bring the ball into his body rather than extending for it in the short areas...Gets a little undisciplined in his route running and must show more crispness in his patterns... Has the explosive leg drive to escape contact upfield, but sometimes will try to overpower the defender rather than elude the opponent.
Agility tests: 4.58 in the 40-yard dash...4.37 20-yard shuttle...7.38 three-cone drill...30.5-inch vertical jump...9'6" broad jump...31/34 Wonderlic score.

per http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2004draft/Crayton,Patrick-WR-Northwestern%20Oklahoma%20State.htm



I would consider USA Today a reliable source.


Here is hurd
Sam Hurd Grade: 3.14 Position: WR
Class: Sr
School: N Illinois
Conference: Mid-American
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 195
40 Time: 4.61

Grading System​

BIO: Three-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior after leading the team with career numbers of 65/1,074/13.

POSITIVES: Reliable wideout who consistently comes up with the important reception. Finds the open spot on the field or sneaks behind the defense. Boxes out opponents with his frame, extends to pull the ball from the air and exposes himself to the big hit in order to make the reception. Displays solid eye/hand coordination and outstanding timing. Gives effort blocking and gets results.

NEGATIVES: Slow releasing off the line, cannot run to the deep ball and lacks a second gear. Must improve his route-running skills.

So yes, Hurd has a similar build to that of Roy (6' 3" Roy is obviously heavier, but the play style is almost identical)
Also, Crayton runs in the 4.5s it might be higher than the wiki answers, but whatev. and Crayton runs better routes, and is quicker off the release.

per http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/3834.html
Anyway, ya'll can read. Granted they're draft profiles, but speed and body type doesn't change.

 

[Rampage]

4:27
Ware slipped past Kosier after twisting inside. ... Brooking broke up a dump-off to Felix in the flat. ... "Hey, Tony, don't forget about Roy!" a fan hollered. ... Crayton caught a short pass from Romo on an option route in front of Scandrick. ... Spears/Dixon didn't have any success vs. Gurode/Davis. ...

:laugh2:

 

[dmq]

I think both Hurd and Crayton are equally slow. If we didn't have great TEs and RBs, we would be in major trouble.

 

[Idgit]

I think both Hurd and Crayton are equally slow. If we didn't have great TEs and RBs, we would be in major trouble.

There are a lot of people on this board who'd be surprised how capable our 2, 3 and 4 WRs are.

Sam Hurd's a pretty good player. Bluefin's right that he delivers in the regular season just fine whenever he gets the opportunity. I'm still freaked out when I see pics of how buff's he's gotten the last 18 months or so. He's in for a really good season given how limited his reps will likely be.

 

[DanTanna]

Roy Williams is under 6'2".

 

[Dawgs0916]

Roy Williams is under 6'2".

Really? Because every single profile I see on him has him as 6'3

And having met him, theres no way he's just over 6 foot.

 

[DanTanna]

Combine - 6 foot one and 7/8 inches tall. I've stood next to Roy numerous times and I'm taller than him. I'm a little over 6'2".

 

[Dawgs0916]

fair enough. i guess since im 5'11 he just looked majestic to me.

and you should get on all those people who've put him 2 inches taller than he is in those profiles lol

 

[Cwat81]

what is this "coachable" Roy Williams bs? These writers. :

I watched 5 practices the last couple days. Roy looks very average, and Hurd looks to be the best wr in camp. It's early so hopefully Roy can turn it up a few notches.

 

[RS12]

Hurd is a slower Roy.

What good is that? This team has missed Terry Glenn for two years now, big time.

 

[theogt]

Combine - 6 foot one and 7/8 inches tall. I've stood next to Roy numerous times and I'm taller than him. I'm a little over 6'2".

Roy Williams measured 6' 2-4/8" at the Combine. With cleats on he'd be over 6'3". He certainly always looks like one of the tallest players on the field, largely because his body looks long.

 

[Dawgs0916]

Roy Williams measured 6' 2-4/8" at the Combine. With cleats on he'd be over 6'3". He certainly always looks like one of the tallest players on the field, largely because his body looks lon.

Shh.

Dan Tanna has stood next to him many a time, he's barely 6'1".

 

[AdamJT13]

Combine - 6 foot one and 7/8 inches tall.

Roy Williams measured 6' 2-4/8" at the Combine.

Theogt is correct. Roy measured 6024 at the combine and again at his pro day.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=58671&draftyear=2004&genpos=WR

 

[Dawgs0916]

Theogt is correct. Roy measured 6024 at the combine and again at his pro day.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=58671&draftyear=2004&genpos=WR

Again, it doesn't matter Dan tanna is over 6'2" and Roy is smaller than him.

 

[Fletch]

Romo better step it up....


I'm getting worried...

Really? Already worried? hno:

 

[NextGenBoys]

I was higher on Hurd than Austin originally.

I would love for Hurd to come back strong after last season and make a few plays.