Ian Rapoport WR speculation

[pacy]

We have Williams.

 

[DFWJC]

Terrance Williams is getting very little respect.
I mean, he was playing well down the stretch,IMO.

 

[VThokie7]

This draft is too wr deep for that. If the defensive linemen are gone I'd rather take Martin if were going offense. Or better yet trade down and get Shazier and an extra 2 or 3. Which could be used on a WR.

 

[Gaede]

This draft is too wr deep for that. If the defensive linemen are gone I'd rather take Martin if were going offense. Or better yet trade down and get Shazier and an extra 2 or 3. Which could be used on a WR.

I don't think Martin will be there for us.

I think he goes to the Giants.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Beckham Jr. or Cooks

 

[morasp]

"Rapoport included wide receivers Odell Beckham of LSU and Marqise Lee of USC as possibilities for the club to consider with the 16th pick -- it's likely that Beckham won't last much past the 16th pick, but it's possible that Dallas could trade down later in the round and still be in position to land Lee, if he's the target the team would like to see playing alongside Bryant, or another highly rated wide receiver given the great depth at the position in this year's draft. The club's second-most productive wide receiver to Bryant (93 catches for 1,233 yards and 13 touchdowns) last season was Terrance Williams (44-736-5), whose future appears bright as he heads into his second season, but there's little depth behind Williams and Bryant at the position.

Adding Ebron to the mix would give the Cowboys a very intriguing tandem at tight end -- 12th-year veteran Jason Witten is still one of the league's most productive tight ends. With Ebron and Witten attacking the seams, the field could really open up for Romo to lead an explosive passing game."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...get-wr-or-te-in-first-round-of-2014-nfl-draft

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I think Lee is this years Keenan Allen. I think whomever drafts him is going to get one heck of a good football player.

 

[tideh20heel]

Don't want another tight end who may project. However Ebron I view as special and I would be all over that.

 

[Crown Royal]

Wide receivers

A position that teams consistently sink crazy valuable resources into, when on a good day they touch the ball about 6 times.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Terrance Williams is getting very little respect.
I mean, he was playing well down the stretch,IMO.

Agreed. 750 yds 5 TDs as a rookie and 3rd option is a pretty good season.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Wide receivers

A position that teams consistently sink crazy valuable resources into, when on a good day they touch the ball about 6 times.

Perhaps but if they are really good, that can be 3 TDs.

 

[btcutter]

I think Lee is this years Keenan Allen. I think whomever drafts him is going to get one heck of a good football player.

He plays much faster than his 40 time and is more of a Jackson than Allen to me. I remember Jackson's 40 time was not that great either but then football isn't played in underwears...LOL!

 

[DBOY3141]

Don't want another tight end who may project. However Ebron I view as special and I would be all over that.

I live in NC and watch quite a few Tar Heel games, I want nothing to do with Ebron. I highly question his work ethic and his hands are not all that great, has quite a few drops. Esobar is a much better in the hands department. Ebron is an exceptional athlete, but I don't see him being an exceptional football player.

 

[btcutter]

I think you have to draft the strength of the draft. In this year WR is very talented and deep. I hope the front office understands to take advantage of this and add another quality WR to this roster. What usually is a 2nd rounder maybe a 3rd or 4th rounder this yr. That's a great bargain.
Sure Williams did well last yr but we don't have much after the two starters and we certainly can use one if someone goes down. Bryant has a history of minor injuries that keeps him out. Team should always upgrade the roster...always.... (except for TE....LOL).

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I say Allen because everybody underrated Allen last year as well. Not really comparing the two WRs in how they play.

 

[Crown Royal]

Perhaps but if they are really good, that can be 3 TDs.

I don't mean to undervalue the WR position. I think we absolutely need to find another one in this draft, because I don't trust Beasley or Harris to play outside the slot should Bryant or Williams go down. But investing another 1 in the position is just too Detroit/Oakland/Atlanta for me to be happy with.

 

[erod]

Is it possible? Sure.

Is it a tweet to help do some CYA the week of the draft so you look good no matter what? Absolutely.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I don't mean to undervalue the WR position. I think we absolutely need to find another one in this draft, because I don't trust Beasley or Harris to play outside the slot should Bryant or Williams go down. But investing another 1 in the position is just too Detroit/Oakland/Atlanta for me to be happy with.

Has nothing to do with the position value IMO. Has everything to do with the fact that it's a definite need for us. We have a #1 WR who plays a very physical style of play. He gets way to beat up every single year. We have a #2 who is not really an excellent route runner. More of a long strider IMO. Take away Dez and I'm not sure he's nearly as productive. After that, we have Beasley and Harris. If we don't draft a WR who is capable of starting in this draft, we are going to have to sign somebody because if we lose either of our starters, we are screwed.

Not to mention the fact that we have Dez coming up on a contract. If we don't have some sort of plan at WR that can step in and start, if we lose him, same story.

If WR is the clear BPA at any point in this draft, we had better think long and hard about taking him IMO.

 

[morasp]

I think Lee is this years Keenan Allen. I think whomever drafts him is going to get one heck of a good football player.

He started from nothing which makes me think he'll work harder for it kind of like Donald Driver.

 

[tideh20heel]

I live in NC and watch quite a few Tar Heel games, I want nothing to do with Ebron. I highly question his work ethic and his hands are not all that great, has quite a few drops. Esobar is a much better in the hands department. Ebron is an exceptional athlete, but I don't see him being an exceptional football player.

He does drop some he should catch but he makes plays few tight ends can make and runs after the catch like a wideout. My experience following Eric doesn't lead me to believe he has a work ethic issue perhaps he is a bit cocky and runs his mouth too much but he is a big time play maker. I am not at all a fan of Escobar and feel that was an extremely ill timed 2nd round selection so that and my allegiance to the Heels may bias me a bit. I appreciate your perspective and we'll have to agree to disagree on Ebron.Extending Romo and using a second round pick on Escobar when there were players there who could have contributed were huge miscalculations that set the team back. IMHO.