Fehoko: Special Teams Ace, Secret Weapon?

[Pass2Run]

If I have a pet cat that's currently on the Dallas Cowboys, it's Semi Fehoko.

I'm totally Smitten.

I feel like he can turn into a dark horse type of player, and really just blow up out of nowhere, much like Miles Austin's career. However, I feel like Semi may be able to get to that level faster.

The question is, with our roster being so deep at wide receiver, will he ever get the chance to prove himself?

I understand the dilemma. Still, Fehoko has enough of the kind of talent that NFL teams covet, you could never hide him on your practice squad.

If he gets cut here, chances are, another team will pick him up.

But if I'm the Cowboys, I make him my kick off and punt returner.

And I find a way to get him involved in our offense.

I can't remember who. But someone the other day said, he could be like a poor man's Deebo Samuel. And he does have similar athleticism. So, it's not entirely unthinkable.

That said, it's also possible that he really shows up to camp a new player after a year to digest it all.. And maybe he earns a spot as the #4, 5 guy, as the depth chart would have it.

If he can't win the 4th or 5th position, then you keep him anyway, and make him your special teams return man.

Thoughts?

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

If I have a pet cat that's currently on the Dallas Cowboys, it's Semi Fehoko.

I'm totally Smitten.

I feel like he can turn into a dark horse type of player, and really just blow up out of nowhere, much like Miles Austin's career. However, I feel like Semi may be able to get to that level faster.

The question is, with our roster being so deep at wide receiver, will he ever get the chance to prove himself?

I understand the dilemma. Still, Fehoko has enough of the kind of talent that NFL teams covet, you could never hide him on your practice squad.

If he gets cut here, chances are, another team will pick him up.

But if I'm the Cowboys, I make him my kick off and punt returner.

And I find a way to get him involved in our offense.

I can't remember who. But someone the other day said, he could be like a poor man's Deebo Samuel. And he does have similar athleticism. So, it's not entirely unthinkable.

That said, it's also possible that he really shows up to camp a new player after a year to digest it all.. And maybe he earns a spot as the #4, 5 guy, as the depth chart would have it.

If he can't win the 4th or 5th position, then you keep him anyway, and make him your special teams return man.

Thoughts?

he needs to be a special teams ace and work his way into the rotation on some packages. he has the size and speed, but based on his pre-draft analysis his route running is a work in progress, so right now he maybe just a deep threat. if they can work him into the slot on few plays, with his size and speed he could do some damage. he is a bit of a long strider, so route running, might always be a challenge for him

 

[Batman1980]

He's the WR6, I don't think he'll see the field much aside from injuries.

 

[Pass2Run]

he needs to be a special teams ace and work his way into the rotation on some packages. he has the size and speed, but based on his pre-draft analysis his route running is a work in progress, so right now he maybe just a deep threat. if they can work him into the slot on few plays, with his size and speed he could do some damage. he is a bit of a long strider, so route running, might always be a challenge for him

That's the other thing.

For teams that insist on playing us to close, he has the speed to take the top off the defense.

So, there could be games where you just bring him for that purpose.

Still, though, like you said, he has legitimate potential to earn some playing time. Not too far out of the question, IMO.

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

Unless he imprves dramatically, he'll be on the PS or the waiver wire.

 

[Pass2Run]

Unless he imprves dramatically, he'll be on the PS or the waiver wire.

On another roster.

We've got deeper WR talent than most teams.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

That's the other thing.

For teams that insist on playing us to close, he has the speed to take the top off the defense.

So, there could be games where you just bring him for that purpose.

Still, though, like you said, he has legitimate potential to earn some playing time. Not too far out of the question, IMO.

he just needs to be come a better route runner to get a chance.

 

[Batman1980]

On another roster.

We've got deeper WR talent than most teams.

Which is one reason they were okay with tossing the baby out with the bath water with Amari Cooper.

 

[Pass2Run]

Which is one reason they were okay with tossing the baby out with the bath water with Amari Cooper.

True.

It had to be done.

Look at how tough and fearless CeeDee Lamb plays.

Clearly not as physically gifted as Cooper, but he outperformed him.

Cooper played with too much fear.

And, at times, it cost us.

They both kind of disappeared and got shut down in the playoffs.

But that's because we didn't establish the run early.

Look at Semi's college career, and you'll see a super tough, fearless player.

he just needs to be come a better route runner to get a chance.

That's what practice and a year of development is for .

I think he'll catch on. Dude went to Stanford.

It's a tough roster to crack. But he could do it, if anyone can.

 

[JBS]

Cowboys have more secret weapons than Russia

 

[xwalker]

If I have a pet cat that's currently on the Dallas Cowboys, it's Semi Fehoko.

I'm totally Smitten.

I feel like he can turn into a dark horse type of player, and really just blow up out of nowhere, much like Miles Austin's career. However, I feel like Semi may be able to get to that level faster.

The question is, with our roster being so deep at wide receiver, will he ever get the chance to prove himself?

I understand the dilemma. Still, Fehoko has enough of the kind of talent that NFL teams covet, you could never hide him on your practice squad.

If he gets cut here, chances are, another team will pick him up.

But if I'm the Cowboys, I make him my kick off and punt returner.

And I find a way to get him involved in our offense.

I can't remember who. But someone the other day said, he could be like a poor man's Deebo Samuel. And he does have similar athleticism. So, it's not entirely unthinkable.

That said, it's also possible that he really shows up to camp a new player after a year to digest it all.. And maybe he earns a spot as the #4, 5 guy, as the depth chart would have it.

If he can't win the 4th or 5th position, then you keep him anyway, and make him your special teams return man.

Thoughts?

How often do players become NFL punt and/or kick returners when they did it zero times in college?

I see zero similarities to Deebo Samuel.

Samuel is built like a RB.
Pre-draft: 5'11-1/4", 214

Semi Fehoko
Pre-draft: 6'3-7/8", 222

I do believe that Fehoko could become a solid player for the Cowboys.
- He could take the Cedrick Wilson 4th WR role to start the season.
CeeDee
Jalen Tolbert
James Washington
Semi Fehoko
Noah Brown
T.J. Vasher

The top 3 are starters because they play 3 WR sets a majority of snaps.

Once Gallup returns, Tolbert is likely the 3rd WR.

 

[Vinnie2u]

He did not look good in limited snaps last year.. looked
Like he was playing with lead cleats. He seems
To be a very slow fast guy.

 

[buybuydandavis]

If I have a pet cat that's currently on the Dallas Cowboys, it's Semi Fehoko.

I'm totally Smitten.

I feel like he can turn into a dark horse type of player, and really just blow up out of nowhere, much like Miles Austin's career. However, I feel like Semi may be able to get to that level faster.

The question is, with our roster being so deep at wide receiver, will he ever get the chance to prove himself?

I understand the dilemma. Still, Fehoko has enough of the kind of talent that NFL teams covet, you could never hide him on your practice squad.

If he gets cut here, chances are, another team will pick him up.

But if I'm the Cowboys, I make him my kick off and punt returner.

And I find a way to get him involved in our offense.

I can't remember who. But someone the other day said, he could be like a poor man's Deebo Samuel. And he does have similar athleticism. So, it's not entirely unthinkable.

That said, it's also possible that he really shows up to camp a new player after a year to digest it all.. And maybe he earns a spot as the #4, 5 guy, as the depth chart would have it.

If he can't win the 4th or 5th position, then you keep him anyway, and make him your special teams return man.

Thoughts?

I like the thought of him as the kick returner. Big guy should be able to hold onto the ball. Break a tackle. Then take it to the house. And, to be frank, not a guy I'm going to worry about getting injured.

We've been infatuated with the midget jitterbugs. Kick returns are more about blocking and a kick returner who commits to taking it upfield full blast. Blockers create a seam, and you're off to the races. Herschel didn't make a lot of moves on kick returns, but he got yardage.

As for Simi on the offense, earlier this offseason the talk was that he was directed to gain weight to become a bigger and faster Noah Brown - more of a blocking TE/WR. Not an endorsement when a team drafts you for one position, then tells you to remake your body in your second season for a new position. That's a "you ain't working out at WR, you better try something else".

I'll take it if he can manage it, but I'm not getting my hopes up about us making much use of his speed. We've had mismatch players before that we just would never send deep. That FB from Oakland. Pollard.

Sent that FB deep. Once. It worked. He was open. But Dak just couldn't quite get him the ball. Then we never tried again.

We're the worst.

 

[buybuydandavis]

How often do players become NFL punt and/or kick returners when they did it zero times in college?

I see zero similarities to Deebo Samuel.

Samuel is built like a RB.
Pre-draft: 5'11-1/4", 214

Semi Fehoko
Pre-draft: 6'3-7/8", 222

I do believe that Fehoko could become a solid player for the Cowboys.
- He could take the Cedrick Wilson 4th WR role to start the season.
CeeDee
Jalen Tolbert
James Washington
Semi Fehoko
Noah Brown
T.J. Vasher

The top 3 are starters because they play 3 WR sets a majority of snaps.

Once Gallup returns, Tolbert is likely the 3rd WR.

I don't see him as much of a WR, and I don't think they did either. He's not the replacement for Wilson. He was told to gain weight in the offseason to be a TE. His upside is a bigger, stronger, faster Noah Brown. Athletic body for special teams. That's ok return on a 5th round pick, but that's still his yet to be seen upside.

 

[stilltheguru]

All I know is Noah brown is trash and has been trash. I remember dudes telling me he was better than Cedric Wilson lol

 

[jnday]

He did not look good in limited snaps last year.. looked
Like he was playing with lead cleats. He seems
To be a very slow fast guy.

It was mentioned by several writers that he was awkward running routes and his physical traits didn’t show up.

 

[gimmesix]

If I have a pet cat that's currently on the Dallas Cowboys, it's Semi Fehoko.

I'm totally Smitten.

I feel like he can turn into a dark horse type of player, and really just blow up out of nowhere, much like Miles Austin's career. However, I feel like Semi may be able to get to that level faster.

The question is, with our roster being so deep at wide receiver, will he ever get the chance to prove himself?

I understand the dilemma. Still, Fehoko has enough of the kind of talent that NFL teams covet, you could never hide him on your practice squad.

If he gets cut here, chances are, another team will pick him up.

But if I'm the Cowboys, I make him my kick off and punt returner.

And I find a way to get him involved in our offense.

I can't remember who. But someone the other day said, he could be like a poor man's Deebo Samuel. And he does have similar athleticism. So, it's not entirely unthinkable.

That said, it's also possible that he really shows up to camp a new player after a year to digest it all.. And maybe he earns a spot as the #4, 5 guy, as the depth chart would have it.

If he can't win the 4th or 5th position, then you keep him anyway, and make him your special teams return man.

Thoughts?

I think since he's beefed up to be a tight end/WR, he needs to push Noah Brown for his job as the blocking receiver. What concerned me about Fehoko last offseason is I didn't see much shiftiness in his game. In other words, he seemed like more of a straight speed guy, which means he didn't show what it takes to consistently shake DBs. Now, maybe he can develop that, but if he's playing that extra receiver/blocking receiver role, his challenges are much simpler.

 

[Havic]

Semi may not even make the team.

 

[charron]

If he's so good why wasn't he used last year? 5 games with zero impact. Even wright was out there making plays or trying to make plays on ST.

 

[Pass2Run]

How often do players become NFL punt and/or kick returners when they did it zero times in college?

I see zero similarities to Deebo Samuel.

Samuel is built like a RB.
Pre-draft: 5'11-1/4", 214

Semi Fehoko
Pre-draft: 6'3-7/8", 222

I do believe that Fehoko could become a solid player for the Cowboys.
- He could take the Cedrick Wilson 4th WR role to start the season.
CeeDee
Jalen Tolbert
James Washington
Semi Fehoko
Noah Brown
T.J. Vasher

The top 3 are starters because they play 3 WR sets a majority of snaps.

Once Gallup returns, Tolbert is likely the 3rd WR.

Meh, football, especially at WR, isn't a game of height.

I'm talking about the similarities in how hard they both are to take down, and to defend in general, because they are just guys who are dangerous weapons when the ball is in their hands.

I'm not always comparing players' physical measurements when I'm analyzing how I may use player X vs. player Y. I think we often get carried away with that.

I appreciate what you're trying to say. It's just that, I'm talking about style of play, and whether they're short or tall doesn't really impact the meat of the point I'm actually trying to get at here.

Fehoko could be a big, thick, hard-to-tackle WR that uses change of speed and being steady on his feet, like T.O., or like Samuel. For a guy who's 6'3'', he runs a lot like a running back. Has great burst, shiftiness of speed. He needs to make it more instinctual, though.

I'm not saying he's either one of those guys, or that he's physically similar. I'm saying he can be that style/type of player.

Dude, has great speed, size, quickness, strength.

Higher RAS than Terrell Owens..But, again, I'm not comparing RAS scores.. Just talking about what type of player Fehoko has the capability of becoming if the mental part ever clicks.

I hate projects, but he's the kind of player I'd more willing to take a chance on.