Escobar will never replace Witten

[T-RO]

Jason Witten was a complete package coming out of Tennesee. Consider what a superior draft selection he was from the Parcells era.

1. Witten was bigger. Witten is 6'6" himself. Escobar is no taller than Jason. But Witten packs about 15 more pounds of bulk. Escobar is 254.

2. Witten was faster. Witten could really motor when he first entered the league. Consider how impressive his 4.65 40 time was--Jason was carrying a big load. Escobar was one of the slower Tight Ends at the combine, running a pedestrian 4.84 (11th out of 15 in this year's class).

3. Witten was stronger. Jason pumped out 25 bench press reps. Escobar? He refused to lift.

4. College receiving production was a push. Remember Witten was drafted after his junior year. But in that junior year he had 39 receptions for 493 yards 6 TDs. Escobar had nearly identical numbers...as a senior.

5. Escobar was drafted in the 2nd round...higher than most pundits expected. Witten was a fabulous value pick in the third round.

6. Toughness? Who can compare to Witten?

I hope we can diversify our offense and I trust Escobar's good hands and good 20-yard shuffle (reflecting quickness coming out of his cuts) will give us another viable weapon.

But I just don't see the kid as a true "replacement" for Witten any more than I expect Randle will be the next Emmitt Smith.

 

[SDCowboy]

Ok? He's there to compliment him. Not run him out of town...

 

[landroverking]

Replace no. In four years maybe. Jason is getting up there I years & the cowboys need to address this every year going forward.

 

[jobberone]

Apples to oranges. Witten is a typical TE although his blocking has never been anything to write home about. Escobar is a hybrid and he's not going to be much on an inline blocker for awhile if ever. And it's a mistake to take one 40 and apply it to Escobar. He's as fast as Witten and just eyeball faster. Think big WR for Escobar and TE for Witten although Witten does well lined up wide.

 

[Keystone_Heavy]

Nobody is asking him to be the next Jason Witten. Nobody is even speculating that he will ever be nearly as good as Witten. I don't know what the point of this thread is.

 

[jrumann59]

Jason Witten was a complete package coming out of Tennesee. Consider what a superior draft selection he was from the Parcells era.

1. Witten was bigger. Witten is 6'6" himself. Escobar is no taller than Jason. But Witten packs about 15 more pounds of bulk. Escobar is 254.

2. Witten was faster. Witten could really motor when he first entered the league. Consider how impressive his 4.65 40 time was--Jason was carrying a big load. Escobar was one of the slower Tight Ends at the combine, running a pedestrian 4.84 (11th out of 15 in this year's class).

3. Witten was stronger. Jason pumped out 25 bench press reps. Escobar? He refused to lift.

4. College receiving production was a push. Remember Witten was drafted after his junior year. But in that junior year he had 39 receptions for 493 yards 6 TDs. Escobar had nearly identical numbers...as a senior.

5. Escobar was drafted in the 2nd round...higher than most pundits expected. Witten was a fabulous value pick in the third round.

6. Toughness? Who can compare to Witten?

I hope we can diversify our offense and I trust Escobar's good hands and good 20-yard shuffle (reflecting quickness coming out of his cuts) will give us another viable weapon.

But I just don't see the kid as a true "replacement" for Witten any more than I expect Randle will be the next Emmitt Smith.

Witten was a weak blocker that was the hole i his game coming out. The biggest thing that made Witten, Witten was his mentality. He knew his weaknesses adn he worked to to make them strengths. If escobar has half of that he will be a fine TE that will not be around when Witten retires because he will be somewhere else.

 

[03EBZ06]

Maybe or may not, but I don't think anyone knew for fact Witten was going to have an amazing career.

Can we at least wait till he plays few season first?

 

[Leadbelly]

Escobar left as a Junior as well.

 

[NorthTexan95]

One nitpick ... he didn't refuse to lift, he was coming off an injury. He did lift at his pro day (although he didn't do very well).

Yeah, he's a tall, lanky guy who will have to really work hard to be a decent blocker. However, if Novacek can be a decent blocker then this kid can.

 

[5Stars]

Jason Witten was a complete package coming out of Tennesee. Consider what a superior draft selection he was from the Parcells era.

1. Witten was bigger. Witten is 6'6" himself. Escobar is no taller than Jason. But Witten packs about 15 more pounds of bulk. Escobar is 254.

2. Witten was faster. Witten could really motor when he first entered the league. Consider how impressive his 4.65 40 time was--Jason was carrying a big load. Escobar was one of the slower Tight Ends at the combine, running a pedestrian 4.84 (11th out of 15 in this year's class).

3. Witten was stronger. Jason pumped out 25 bench press reps. Escobar? He refused to lift.

4. College receiving production was a push. Remember Witten was drafted after his junior year. But in that junior year he had 39 receptions for 493 yards 6 TDs. Escobar had nearly identical numbers...as a senior.

5. Escobar was drafted in the 2nd round...higher than most pundits expected. Witten was a fabulous value pick in the third round.

6. Toughness? Who can compare to Witten?

I hope we can diversify our offense and I trust Escobar's good hands and good 20-yard shuffle (reflecting quickness coming out of his cuts) will give us another viable weapon.

But I just don't see the kid as a true "replacement" for Witten any more than I expect Randle will be the next Emmitt Smith.

He's a bust, bro. Why they selected him makes no sense?

Oh well...all of the picks make no sense!

Or..get your eyes checked.

 

[RS12]

HOF TE's dont grow on trees. I'll take Escobar playing to his abilities.

 

[mmohican29]

I don't even know where to start with this post, but you do get the Captain Obvious medal from me. You're comparing a 2nd Rd. selection to an arguably top 5 TE in NFL. history. Your research is impeccable and your conviction is impressive. Nice work.

 

[Macnalty]

Jason Witten was a complete package coming out of Tennesee. Consider what a superior draft selection he was from the Parcells era.

1. Witten was bigger. Witten is 6'6" himself. Escobar is no taller than Jason. But Witten packs about 15 more pounds of bulk. Escobar is 254.

2. Witten was faster. Witten could really motor when he first entered the league. Consider how impressive his 4.65 40 time was--Jason was carrying a big load. Escobar was one of the slower Tight Ends at the combine, running a pedestrian 4.84 (11th out of 15 in this year's class).

3. Witten was stronger. Jason pumped out 25 bench press reps. Escobar? He refused to lift.

4. College receiving production was a push. Remember Witten was drafted after his junior year. But in that junior year he had 39 receptions for 493 yards 6 TDs. Escobar had nearly identical numbers...as a senior.

5. Escobar was drafted in the 2nd round...higher than most pundits expected. Witten was a fabulous value pick in the third round.

6. Toughness? Who can compare to Witten?

I hope we can diversify our offense and I trust Escobar's good hands and good 20-yard shuffle (reflecting quickness coming out of his cuts) will give us another viable weapon.

But I just don't see the kid as a true "replacement" for Witten any more than I expect Randle will be the next Emmitt Smith.

You are going to be surprised when you watch him play, he may time slow but does not play to that 40 time. He is going to be extremely good, not sure he has to replace Witten does he? His hands might be the best on the team at this point. Hey if Hanna makes the leap in his Sophmore season they will be a handful to cover. Wish I felt as happy about the Oline talent upgrade.

 

[gimmesix]

But I just don't see the kid as a true "replacement" for Witten any more than I expect Randle will be the next Emmitt Smith.

There's really no telling what these players will become.

Escobar shows deceptive speed, an ability to get open and a willingness to block. It's possible for him to become Witten's eventual replacement and possible he'll never be more than a receiving tight end who never develops as a blocker.

Randle could surprise everyone as much as Alfred Morris did for the Commanders or Arian Foster did for the Texans.

You just never know, so these kinds of statements are kind of silly.

 

[Dale]

Witten was a weak blocker that was the hole i his game coming out. The biggest thing that made Witten, Witten was his mentality. He knew his weaknesses adn he worked to to make them strengths. If escobar has half of that he will be a fine TE that will not be around when Witten retires because he will be somewhere else.

Yep. Witten fell to the third round specifically due to the concerns of him as a blocker and due to his poor 40 time. As a Tennessee fan, he was very productive there but a bit of a plodder. He was a converted defensive lineman if I remember right.

 

[MonsterD]

I agree he won't but he is still a mighty impressive receiver,hope we use him well.

 

[jjktkk]

I think the OP is confusing the role Esobar will have. Kinda asking a awful lot for a TE prospect to replace a future Hofer. Esobar is nothing but a nice TE prospect, whose forte is catching the ball and because of his size, creating mismatches in the passing game.

 

[TheCount]

The reason Esocobar will never replace Witten has nothing to do with that stuff and everything to do with Jason Witten.

 

[Merlin]

Hopefully, it won't have all the offsides penalties that Witten gets too.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Holy over-reaction.