Hurd out with ankle injury...

[ZB9]

Its not good when your 3, 4, and 5 go down for about a month each.

it was a risk in the first place to count on those guys in the WR rotation

 

[Everson24]

This means Stanback will be placed on IR. We cannot afford to keep three injured recievers on the roster.

 

[ZB9]

This means Stanback will be placed on IR

you would think so, but there is no telling with this FO

 

[TellerMorrow34]

This was the only thing about tonight that I've been upset with. Given that we were already down two recievers, going in, I didn't really see the need to even have Hurd in the game in the first place.

This sucks if this turns out to be very long and last I heard (I didnt read every post in this so I don't know if it was posted here yet or not) was that it's possibly the dreaded high ankle sprain.

 

[burmafrd]

Hurd BY HIMSELF is not a great loss. BUT when you add to our other injured WRs then frankly we are going to have to go out and get someone experienced. Right now we have TO and Crayton. NOTHING else. No defense is going to take Lowber, Amendola or Jefferson seriously. We would be gambling that one of them can cause damage to a REAL D not a preseason one. Or run a 2 TE set a lot with a rookie TE that frankly is pretty rough still.

 

[Big Dakota]

This means Stanback will be placed on IR. We cannot afford to keep three injured recievers on the roster.

That may end up being true. It may be for the best for him as well.

 

[Big Dakota]

Hurd BY HIMSELF is not a great loss. BUT when you add to our other injured WRs then frankly we are going to have to go out and get someone experienced. Right now we have TO and Crayton. NOTHING else. No defense is going to take Lowber, Amendola or Jefferson seriously. We would be gambling that one of them can cause damage to a REAL D not a preseason one. Or run a 2 TE set a lot with a rookie TE that frankly is pretty rough still.

Not sure why anyone can't see this or would attempt to argue with this? Adding all 3 injuries together, the "sky isn't falling" line doesn't hold water. Like it or not, we will make a move and the injuries are NOT a good thing for this team.

 

[Nav22]

no 3 wide reciever sets?thats absurd u MUST have a good #3

Oh, really? And who was our "good" #3 last year?

Not Sam Hurd... he only caught 19 passes last year. Not Miles Austin... he only caught 5.

With all the talk about Hurd, Austin, Stanback, Amendola, etc, I think some of you forget that 95% of our passing game consists of T.O., Witten, Crayton, and the RBs.

As long as T.O. and Crayton stay healthy, we'll be just fine and dandy at WR. We're good enough to beat anyone on our schedule, with or without our 2nd team WRs.

And we won't be without them for TOO long. Again, by the end of the first month of the season, we should have 2 of the WRs back (if not all 3).

In the meanwhile, more base sets. More 2 TE sets. More Felix + Marion sets.

If there is one spot on our team I'm not worried about, it's the offensive production.

(But T.O. and Crayton better stay healthy...)

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Not sure why anyone can't see this or argue with this? Adding all 3 injuries together, the "sky isn't falling" line doesn't hold water. Like it or not, we will make a move and the injuries are NOT a good thing for this team

And while I wish it was for Boldin, I think itd be easier and more realistic for a Clayton type.

I would of traded a 1st for Brandon Marshall too

 

[JonJon]

Hello? Hey whats up Jerry? Not much man, just chillin. so whats up?

Oh...........

Ok then.....

Just one second....

Hey Anquan! Telephone!

 

[SDogo]

Oh, really? And who was our "good" #3 last year?

Not Sam Hurd... he only caught 19 passes last year. Not Miles Austin... he only caught 5.

With all the talk about Hurd, Austin, Stanback, Amendola, etc, I think some of you forget that 95% of our passing game consists of T.O., Witten, Crayton, and the RBs.

As long as T.O. and Crayton stay healthy, we'll be just fine and dandy at WR. We're good enough to beat anyone on our schedule, with or without our 2nd team WRs.

And we won't be without them for TOO long. Again, by the end of the first month of the season, we should have 2 of the WRs back (if not all 3).

In the meanwhile, more base sets. More 2 TE sets. More Felix + Marion sets.

If there is one spot on our team I'm not worried about, it's the offensive production.

We are one banana peel from Amendola splitting out opposite Owens or Crayton. That's why you need a legit 3rd receiver.

 

[Aven8]

Everyone needs to calm down... Yes, it sucks that Hurd is hurt.

But we're lucky T.O. and Crayton are still healthy. As long as it stays that way, we'll be okay.

Hurd, Austin, and Stanback could ALL be back after the first month of the season. Maybe sooner, maybe a little later in Hurd's case.

But guess what? This team is good enough to overcome those injuries. We'll start out 4-0 or 3-1 and our injured WRs will be back soon. I'm not worried.

Now, if T.O. or Crayton go down? Then I'll worry.

This might be the dumbest thing I've heard ever! What good logic. Put down the beer dude!

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

We are one banana peel from Amendola splitting out opposite Owens or Crayton. That's why you need a legit 3rd receiver

I dont get it. I love the Cowboys, and Im a homer but Im not blind. We need some help, its ok to admit, we lost 3 contributors. Maybe getting Boldin is asking too much, but Clayton is being shopped and we have picks, thats not unreasonable.

 

[Big Dakota]

We are one banana peel from Amendola splitting out opposite Owens or Crayton. That's why you need a legit 3rd receiver.

Absolutely baffles me why a reasonable person can't see this. Bum knee, who knows what will happen with Miles. Second injury on the same shoulder for Stanback could spell real trouble, as could the dreaded high ankle sprain. Not like these guys just had a stinger or slight concussion. All these injuries could very well linger.

 

[SDogo]

I dont get it. I love the Cowboys, and Im a homer but Im not blind. We need some help, its ok to admit, we lost 3 contributors. Maybe getting Boldin is asking too much, but Clayton is being shopped and we have picks, thats not unreasonable.

I'm not being greedy, I know Boldin is unlikely, like you, I just want a serviceable vet that can fill the roll for a few weeks.

 

[Aven8]

Bucs face decision to keep or shop Clayton
By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer

TAMPA — Even before Michael Clayton reintroduced himself to the end zone Saturday, the Bucs were fielding calls from other teams interested in trading for the enigmatic receiver.

A change of scenery might be good for Clayton, who is in the final year of his contract. And certainly, the Bucs have a surplus of pass catchers. But it's unlikely any route Clayton runs this season will take him out of Tampa Bay.

"I'm interested in Clayton, too. I don't care who else is," coach Jon Gruden said Monday. "We're going to keep our best players, and I'll leave it at that. We've had a real competitive camp, and Mike has done some good things. People call all the time about all kinds of things.

"I thought he played well. He showed what a physical perimeter player he is. He made a great catch on an inside route for a first down away from his body. The touchdown catch was a hell of a catch. He ran a great route. It was good."

That's not to say the Bucs won't entertain trades, but at receiver they are dealing from strength. The Bucs have to cut five players to reach the 75-man limit today and must get down to 53 players by Saturday.

Joey Galloway, who missed all of training camp and all three preseason games with a groin strain, practiced at full speed for the first time Monday. For the blazing fast 36-year-old, that's saying something.

Gruden said Galloway could play in the preseason finale Thursday at Houston.

"He looked good today, and we're encouraged to have him back," Gruden said. "He ran some good routes, showed good quickness in and out of his breaks and showed good speed down the field. So we were pleased to have him back.

"I didn't see any limit on him whatsoever. We didn't go extremely long today given the fact that we played (Saturday) night, and we've got a number of players still a little banged up."

Galloway had offseason shoulder surgery and has had no full contact. But the goal is to get him ready for the Sept. 7 opener at New Orleans.

"He's a guy who played 26 snaps cumulative last year in the preseason and I think 22 the year before," Gruden said. "I kind of did the math on that. So, if you play him 12 plays in the game, is that really going to get him ready to play in the regular season? He's missed a lot of practice time. He missed all the preseason. The great thing is he is healthy, he looked great today. I'm going to look at it as good news. I'm going to try not to beat myself up with all the what-ifs."

Clayton said he has not focused on the multiple scenarios, either, though he did hear broadcaster Chris Myers say general manager Bruce Allen had been fielding calls from teams interested in trading for him.

"The best thing to do is to continue to play," Clayton said. "If everybody continues to do the same thing and stay on the track we're on, it's positive for everybody. The guys that will be here will be here. The guys who will not, they're putting enough stuff on tape to be somewhere."

Galloway, Maurice Stovall, Ike Hilliard, Antonio Bryant and rookie Dexter Jackson would appear to be locks for the team. Add Clayton and you have six receivers on the roster, a big number. That list doesn't include Micheal Spurlock, Brian Clark or Paris Warren, to name a few.

"We have to figure out what we're going to do," Gruden said. "How many are you going be able to carry on game day? Who's dressing? Is Galloway ready? Is Antonio ready? Who else is there? Just try to have a vision if this guy goes down, do we have a replacement?

"It's a credit to the receivers, they've all created some competition, quality competition at that, too. We've got some good players there."

Second verse same as the first! Gryphon I started this thread yesterday about Clayton, but everbody thought it was a dumb idea.....what a bunch of bafoons now!

 

[SDogo]

Absolutely baffles me why a reasonable person can't see this. Bum knee, who knows what will happen with Miles. Second injury on the same shoulder for Stanback could spell real trouble, as could the dreaded high ankle sprain. Not like these guys just had a stinger or slight concussion. All these injuries could very well linger.

Exactly, even best case scenario one or two of them are healthy enough to begin practicing by the end of September. You think they are just going to shake off the rust and jump in the first week? Very unlikely.

 

[Coakleys Dad]

Second verse same as the first! Gryphon I started this thread yesterday about Clayton, but everbody thought it was a dumb idea.....what a bunch of bafoons now!

I said I would take him yesterday too. Hed be a good pick up.

 

[Big Dakota]

Exactly, even best case scenario one or two of them are healthy enough to begin practicing by the end of September. You think they are just going to shake off the rust and jump in the first week? Very unlikely.

Wade and Jerry aren't stupid. Look for a vet WR to be signed by Monday. That isn't "sky is falling" just the common sense of a rutabaga.

 

[ZB9]

Second verse same as the first! Gryphon I started this thread yesterday about Clayton, but everbody thought it was a dumb idea.....what a bunch of bafoons now!

knowing the Bucs, i imagine the asking price for Clayton is probably too high.

If the Cowboys are going to trade for a WR, why not go all out? Hell, trade the first round pick for the best WR they can get