Hunter Leupke and Daryl Johnston

[ChuckA1]

Let's give the rook a chance before dismissing him or his talents

 

[tunahelper]

I see him more comparable to Ritchie Anderson.

Reminds me of John Anthony Gossett.

 

[Kingofholland]

He's definitely intriguing, I think he could potentially take a TE spot if not a RB spot. I cant see the Cowboys carrying 4 TEs and 4 RBs so I see maybe 7 spots at most between those positions. Pollard, Deuce, Ferg, Schoon, and Hendershot all seem as if they'll make the roster. That will leave 1 RB spot and maybe 1 RB/TE spot between Jones, Leupke, Davis, Dowdle, and Mckeon. If Leupke can do what Mckeon does and offers position flex that's an easy call.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

I want to keep Luepke and Cropper. Cropper over Turpin. Luepke over McKeon.

This ^

 

[jazzcat22]

Moose was what a 2nd round picks or 3rd. He was used as a RB at times until Emmitt.

Luepke is an UDFA. He was for a reason.
I won’t get on the hype train yet, as we need to see him in TC and a few PS games.

 

[ChuckA1]

2nd rounder

 

[speedkilz88]

Moose was what a 2nd round picks or 3rd. He was used as a RB at times until Emmitt.

Luepke is an UDFA. He was for a reason.
I won’t get on the hype train yet, as we need to see him in TC and a few PS games.

Hardly anyone uses a FB anymore. College or nfl. There just isn't many in the draft anymore and not a lot of demand either.

 

[JohnBoy]

I see him more comparable to Ritchie Anderson.

If you mean Richie Anderson, that guy went to my HS. Went on to play at Penn State, is that the one?

 

[xwalker]

I was watching some Daryl Johnston receiving performance, specifically the 1995 game against the Broncos. I've forgotten how good it was to see him rumble up the field, after other offensive weapons were drawing a lot of attention from the defense. Such a versatile weapon.

Now, talk me off the ledge here, Hunter Leupke is clearly a comparison to Daryl, and quite favorably, too. Plenty of weapons to drop the coverage attention towards Hunter Leupke. The college stats are even more interesting.

COLLEGE stats
Rush yards per carry. Daryl, 4.9 and Hunter, 6.0
Receiving yards per reception Daryl, 10.5 and Hunter, 13.0
Scrimmage yards per reception Daryl, 5.5 and Hunter, 7.0

Yes, Daryl was more the traditional fullback role, but I think that Hunter Leupke is more of a production threat, and will hold up in pass pro as well. I don't see how Dallas can even hope that Leupke clears waivers to the practice squad.

It's going to be a versatile group in the the RB room for the Cowboys, Leupke must be a part of it, in my opinion!

Leupke was a RB, not FB in college.

Good receiver but blocking is ? mark.

 

[Bullflop]

I'm glad to see the Cowboys got a guy like Leupke to give Dak a partner to stretch short, quick West Coast-type passes downfield. I'm thinking Dak will likely be attuned to getting very familiar with Leupke during the season. Let's hope McCarthy makes some highly productive use of that combo.

 

[Typhus]

He's definitely intriguing, I think he could potentially take a TE spot if not a RB spot. I cant see the Cowboys carrying 4 TEs and 4 RBs so I see maybe 7 spots at most between those positions. Pollard, Deuce, Ferg, Schoon, and Hendershot all seem as if they'll make the roster. That will leave 1 RB spot and maybe 1 RB/TE spot between Jones, Leupke, Davis, Dowdle, and Mckeon. If Leupke can do what Mckeon does and offers position flex that's an easy call.

There are ways to retain talent, more ways then ever before.

 

[Typhus]

MM needs a big back with hands that can play full time in that role asap, thats a lot to ask from a UDFA

 

[nathanlt]

Leupke was a RB, not FB in college.

Good receiver but blocking is ? mark.

Well, I've found some video evidence that Leupke is a smart and effective blocker. At the 4:58 mark, he sees 2 outside blitzers, is intelligent enough to know the the line coverage will take care of the nearest blitzer to him, so he crosses to the other side of the formation and blocks a blitzing safety.

Good diagnose, read and react skills... However, I would like to see more evidence of his pass pro if anybody finds some more video.

 

[CowboyRoy]

I was watching some Daryl Johnston receiving performance, specifically the 1995 game against the Broncos. I've forgotten how good it was to see him rumble up the field, after other offensive weapons were drawing a lot of attention from the defense. Such a versatile weapon.

Now, talk me off the ledge here, Hunter Leupke is clearly a comparison to Daryl, and quite favorably, too. Plenty of weapons to drop the coverage attention towards Hunter Leupke. The college stats are even more interesting.

COLLEGE stats
Rush yards per carry. Daryl, 4.9 and Hunter, 6.0
Receiving yards per reception Daryl, 10.5 and Hunter, 13.0
Scrimmage yards per reception Daryl, 5.5 and Hunter, 7.0

Yes, Daryl was more the traditional fullback role, but I think that Hunter Leupke is more of a production threat, and will hold up in pass pro as well. I don't see how Dallas can even hope that Leupke clears waivers to the practice squad.

It's going to be a versatile group in the the RB room for the Cowboys, Leupke must be a part of it, in my opinion!

The biggest concern is will the coaches carve out a role for him, use him properly and give him a chance?

We have seen it time and again them bragging about using weapons and they dont do it.

Lance Dunbar, Tavon Austin, Tony Pollard, Turpin. We have even had some capable offensive FB's in here and they dont use them.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Darryl could block. Pass block and into the hole. Can Leupke do that? It's critical part of the RB and FB. If they can't then a big liability. Part of the reason Pollard took so long to start to get some carries. It's and under rated part of RB that doesn't get discussed much. Zeke was really good at pass blocking

Leupke can do it all. Pass block, block up in the hole, catch the ball, run with it. He can be a great asset to this team if used properly.

 

[Typhus]

Well, I've found some video evidence that Leupke is a smart and effective blocker. At the 4:58 mark, he sees 2 outside blitzers, is intelligent enough to know the the line coverage will take care of the nearest blitzer to him, so he crosses to the other side of the formation and blocks a blitzing safety.

Good diagnose, read and react skills... However, I would like to see more evidence of his pass pro if anybody finds some more video.

He is a quick learner, that's all I need to know at this point.
Luepke is going to be a fan favorite coming soon.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Leupke was a RB, not FB in college.

Good receiver but blocking is ? mark.

Where are you getting that Leupke cant block?

 

[zrinkill]

Oh lord ....... here we go again ........ why does everyone have to be the second coming of someone from the 90's?

 

[Typhus]

I see him more comparable to Ritchie Anderson.

Im interested, in what ways.

 

[Typhus]

FBs are extremely devalued and why the best FB in college went undrafted.