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I would have loved to have been around to see the first 3 guys on your list play…….but alas, I was born after the Great Depression
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I would have loved to have been around to see the first 3 guys on your list play…….but alas, I was born after the Great Depression
I could never consider TO as a Cowboys WR. To me the guy was more of a mercenary whose talent as a receiver was entire overshadowed by his penchant for being an absolute cancer in the locker room.
I can't believe this is even a question.The thread is about who you think was the greatest WR to play on the cowboys. Not who had the longest or greatest career with them, but the most skilled WR to put on the cowboys uniform.
I am only 38, but I do not think there has been anyone I have watched as good as T.O. He out ran, out muscled, out routed, got yak, had long td's, caught balls over the middle, and did it all at a high level. He would consistently get spacing behind and to the side of db's.
I got to tell you I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Noah! He’s improved a lot as a route runner and receiver and I’m glad we got him.Irving
Pearson
TO
Dez
Bob Hayes
Butch Johnson
Tony Hill
Terry Glenn
Amari Cooper
& Noah Brown.![]()
I can't believe this is even a question.
Mike Irvin hands down.
One of the most "cluth" players ever. We saw how Amari Cooper wilted in the playoff game. Irvin always stepped up to the challenge. The bigger the game the better.
He is the only WR that Deion struggled to cover and there is zero doubt that Deion was the best CB ever.
If you add in Irvin's contributions as the emotional leader of 3 Super Bowl winning teams, then he distances himself ever further from the pack.
Tip of the cap to Bob Hayes. In his first 2 seasons NFL defenses were completely unprepared for his speed; however for his career overall he waa a bit of a 1 trick pony.
If the question was about pure physical ability, not accomplishments then Amari Cooper has to be in the discussion. His ability to change direction and get in/out of breaks might be the best ever for a WR over 6' tall. If he had Mike Irvin's competitive drive he could have been an all time great player.
Try actually reading the post...Amari Cooper is not in the conversation! That’s hilarious!
it’s odd how Cowboy fans put zero stock in playoff football or what a player was capable of with the pressure on..
The thread is about who you think was the greatest WR to play on the cowboys. Not who had the longest or greatest career with them, but the most skilled WR to put on the cowboys uniform.
I am only 38, but I do not think there has been anyone I have watched as good as T.O. He out ran, out muscled, out routed, got yak, had long td's, caught balls over the middle, and did it all at a high level. He would consistently get spacing behind and to the side of db's.
Irvin, and it's not close.The thread is about who you think was the greatest WR to play on the cowboys. Not who had the longest or greatest career with them, but the most skilled WR to put on the cowboys uniform.
I am only 38, but I do not think there has been anyone I have watched as good as T.O. He out ran, out muscled, out routed, got yak, had long td's, caught balls over the middle, and did it all at a high level. He would consistently get spacing behind and to the side of db's.
No.Do you think Dez was a better receiver than Cooper?
Try actually reading the post...
demons?? the guy didn't drink or a party at all was very health conscious and was into shape 100% of the time. you call being drama queens like many diva WRs including Irving and Dez , that demon? no thats common. throw me the damn Ball Keyshon says it all.most talented? With all due respect to a lot of Cowboy greats, I'd have to say T.O.
Irv is a close second though. If T.O. could have controlled his demons like Irv, his career would have been even more stellar.
Again, read the post. I said if accomplishments were not considered.“physical ability” LOL save that garbage. Who knew fans would be so mystified by route running while stats are just unnecessary? lmao
The thread is about who you think was the greatest WR to play on the cowboys. Not who had the longest or greatest career with them, but the most skilled WR to put on the cowboys uniform.
I am only 38, but I do not think there has been anyone I have watched as good as T.O. He out ran, out muscled, out routed, got yak, had long td's, caught balls over the middle, and did it all at a high level. He would consistently get spacing behind and to the side of db's.
Again, read the post. I said if accomplishments were not considered.
It's a criticism of Cooper not a compliment. I'm calling him a massive underachiever.
Also read the comment about what if Cooper had Mike Irvin's competitive drive.
I agree Cooper was a very good at times a great WR that never achieved what his talent says he should..he was content being an average #1 ..his number were never impressive, not one-year in the nfl was anything but what you expect a 1 to be. Hes nowhere near one of our top 10 best WRs. he could have been elite but was NOT..Again, read the post. I said if accomplishments were not considered.
It's a criticism of Cooper not a compliment. I'm calling him a massive underachiever.
Also read the comment about what if Cooper had Mike Irvin's competitive drive.