Ferguson has been very good, but Schoonmaker has more upside

[Cowboys5217]

Ferguson is clearly the guy right now. He's coming off a great game in which it looks like he took the next step in his game.

 

[Cowboys5217]

All that matters is Hendershot is done here.

Schoon was drafted to block and catch. He and Ferguson should be a good tandem.

We like to keep a lot of TEs. Hendershot probably sticks around for a little while longer.

 

[RS12]

Teams love to play 12 personnel, you need two quality te’s to do it effectively

This. Cowboys play 12 because it draws the safety up closer to the LOS and the QB has been more effective out of this formation. Also it has been a staple of the MM offense.

 

[RS12]

I feel like there's been more consternation and complaining about Schoonmaker than about Bossman Fat, who was a complete bust and barely even got on the field aside from special teams. So weird.

Trysten "healthy scratch" Hill anyone?

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

Ferg is that guy right now , Schoon is a coin flip with 'potential'

 

[TheCoolFan]

Schoonmaker is just a workout warrior. Those athleticism numbers don't really show up on the field. He has some straight-line speed but that's it. Ferguson is better. And John Stephens will be better too!

 

[Cowboyny]

This. Cowboys play 12 because it draws the safety up closer to the LOS and the QB has been more effective out of this formation. Also it has been a staple of the MM offense.

It’s a great formation to both run and pass out of and forces defenses to play the extra linebacker

 

[speedkilz88]

They are basically the same size. Ferguson is younger. So we can talk about Schoonmaker developing, but his older than Ferguson.

Schoolmaker has a wider frame than Ferguson.

 

[conner01]

I hope he develops, but I’m not sure about upside. Schoon is a year older than Ferguson.

Upside because he’s a polished blocker and very athletic. But that’s like saying someone is better on paper. Hopefully Ferg becomes the next Witten and schoon is better lol

 

[conner01]

Better athlete on paper does not necessarily mean better football player.

Nope. Potential is great but not everyone lives up to their potential. Hopefully he does

 

[big dog cowboy]

Having only 7 catches for 61 yards and a couple of TDs from a yard out, with a couple of drops is a disappointment in my book for a second round pick.

Who would you prefer he takes targets from? Lamb? Cooks? Any of the other WR's or TE's or RB's. There are only so many to go around.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Schoon was drafted to block and catch. He and Ferguson should be a good tandem.

 

[thunderpimp91]

I don’t get the schoon hate. I assume many made their minds up on the guy on draft day because he was a reach in the 2nd round. With that said though he’s shown to be a plus blocker, and doesn’t have the results as a receiver yet but has the upside. The guy is getting north of 20 snaps per game and is contributing. I’m a fan. He’s certainly not been on the level of Ferg this year but I can’t help but think that if he had been selected 20 spots later no one would really have an issue with the pick.

 

[KJJ]

Who would you prefer he takes targets from? Lamb? Cooks? Any of the other WR's or TE's or RB's. There are only so many to go around.

As long as he makes a play when given an opportunity it doesn’t matter who he takes a target from. We’re trying to spread the ball around. We’ve had a number of receivers get involved the last few weeks. The more receivers we get involved the harder we are to defend. To get more targets Schoonmaker is going to have to build trust with Dak. That means catching the ball and running the proper depth of route to score a TD in a critical situation.

 

[jblaze2004]

Ferguson has been a top 5 t e this year. schoonmaker is bigger , faster 4.63 speed and and more explosive. we can have two elite tight ends next to lamb.

If only he could get open and the main thing CATCH THE BALL.

 

[rambo2]

Having only 7 catches for 61 yards and a couple of TDs from a yard out, with a couple of drops is a disappointment in my book for a second round pick. His production is way behind the other TEs he was mentioned with in his draft class. The planter fasciitis he suffered this summer could be used as an excuse for setting him back. He has provided something as a blocker, but many fans were expecting a lot more as a receiver, due to his draft status. The jury is still out and we’ll see how the rest of the season plays out for him. He could end up making a big play in a critical game that could change everyone’s opinion who’ve been disappointed in him.

Schoomaker's 2nd touchdown was 18 yards not 1 yard.

 

[KJJ]

Schoomaker's 2nd touchdown was 18 yards not 1 yard.

That doesn’t change my opinion of him.

 

[rambo2]

That doesn’t change my opinion of him.

Who cares?

 

[Chasing6]

As long as he makes a play when given an opportunity it doesn’t matter who he takes a target from. We’re trying to spread the ball around. We’ve had a number of receivers get involved the last few weeks. The more receivers we get involved the harder we are to defend. To get more targets Schoonmaker is going to have to build trust with Dak. That means catching the ball and running the proper depth of route to score a TD in a critical situation.

That is my point if he is on the field a significant part of the time blocking, he has to become a threat as a receiver. Otherwise we are making it easier on the defense.

 

[rambo2]

That is my point if he is on the field a significant part of the time blocking, he has to become a threat as a receiver. Otherwise we are making it easier on the defense.

He is a threat. They can throw to him anytime they want. That’s why he will find the endzone again.