That was 1 pass. Not plural.
Thats what I'm anticipating happening soon.
Yeah but unless you're one of the main guys if you drop the first one it will also be the last one most of the time. He's got to catch the ball to earn Dak and Big Mac's trust to come back to him.
His speed will get him involved in some offensive plays, we are just warming up the engines, this team is not slow, we do have some speed.
He is a quality talent. Now, it is how numbers on all plays integrate on the players/team play action.
I'm always waiting for the holding call on long returns.
It benefits both edges of the offensive field my friend.
Agree. Even as a decoy out there he is going to draw attention.
Just keeping it simple, as of right now we have the ability to run a jet sweep to either side with CD and Turp, just keeping it super simple here.
Its an issue he had going back to last year though. He was tied for 4th on the team in drops with Gallup and Pollard despite only getting 18 targets all season. Its certainly not over for him yet, but I imagine he is running out of opportunities to get on the field with the offense.
Yep. He did it last year and he had a big drop last week. Right in the hands and chest. No reason to drop that.
yeah, saw that. he is not going to get many opportunities, and when he does he has to cash in. he dropped that one.....I think he could be good from the slot much like Cole beasley....
Other than the jet sweep I'm just not sure that he is though, and even with those the Cowboys haven't had a whole lot of success with aside from his long run against New England last season. The majority of his catches in his career have been short passes that were designed to get him open. He ran 102 routes last year and caught just 3 passes over 10 yards. It would be huge if he can develop into a better receiver, but until he shows he is capable no way is a DC going to pay much attention to Turpin. He is yet to show that he can hang onto the ball, or create separation with his routes. Hes no different to a defense than if John Ross were out there.
Yeah but I do think there will be some instances especially in the red zone where sheer speed to just run to the pylon will be useful.
No that's the problem he could be utilized like a savior worthy and if we don't do it that's on the coaches he should be the wide receiver 3 until Mr. tolbert learns how to be a receiver in the NFL 'cause all that hype I heard in the offseason, at least for one game I would make an extra effort to make Turpin wide receiver 3 until he proves he can't do it and yes he had the one drop but it was game one with virtually no preseason and I've seen worse from bigger names in the first games...
