If Jonathan Mingo makes the 53-man roster

[Reality]

Even if they decide to go long at the position and keep him around, he will barely see any offensive snaps….unless several very bad things happen.

If it comes down to exposing Brown in order to keep Mingo, that’s not even a debate.

Oh I wasn't considering Brown vs Mingo ..

I would rank Brown #4 right now and Turpin behind him at #5 and as the returner of course.

I think Mingo will be #6 if he makes it but he won't occupy a WR #6 roster space (he would be that in WR depth, but not the roster spot itself).

Instead they would justify keeping him (if they do not need the spot for defensive back depth) in the ST specialist spot Goodwin used to get.

Just being on the roster though would by default make him the #6 receiver on that depth chart.

 

[BrassCowboy]

If mingo make this team I will throw up.

Lamb
Pickens
Flournoy
Turpin
Brown

That's about as good as it will potentially get without the FO doing something completely stupid.

This is the top 5 no matter what the other dozen do. Guys like Mingo better hope they keep 6 WRs and even then he better keep fighting for it.

I am personally against keeping 6. That roster spot is better utilized elsewhere. We have RBs and TDS that can play Wr if need be

 

[vlad]

Can’t hate that effort, good for him

 

[rambo2]

Oh I wasn't considering Brown vs Mingo ..

I would rank Brown #4 right now and Turpin behind him at #5 and as the returner of course.

I think Mingo will be #6 if he makes it but he won't occupy a WR #6 roster space (he would be that in WR depth, but not the roster spot itself).

Instead they would justify keeping him (if they do not need the spot for defensive back depth) in the ST specialist spot Goodwin used to get.

Just being on the roster though would by default make him the #6 receiver on that depth chart.

I like Mingo because he can cover kicks and return kicks. He can also block. The bottom line is Mingo can play on all special teams and Turpin can not.

 

[JustChip]

Turpin brings a different level of speed in his returns. As he did fight through some nagging minor injuries last year.
But has he really been the return guy like we want. He flashes, but that is it.

I do not Csre for him as a WR. He had 2 fumbles last year as well. I think another WR can do what he does on offense.
I think they could find a return guy as well.

I actually would not mind them trading him. But can't see them out right cutting him. They still like him that much.

Agreed. The first job of a return guy is to not turn the ball over. There is no greater momentum swing than a turnover. The defense has just had a stop, maybe even a 3 and out, and a fumbled return breathes new life.

A big return depends as much on the other 10 guys as it does the returner. Turning the ball over is all on the returner.

 

[speedkilz88]

I like Mingo because he can cover kicks and return kicks. He can also block. The bottom line is Mingo can play on all special teams and Turpin can not.

Turpin is the returner though.

 

[rambo2]

Turpin is the returner though.

Mingo can return kicks. He did it last night.

 

[Kwyn]

Brown could be the reason they keep 6 WR's.
Brown looks great, having a good TC, had a very good game.
3 catches, 62 yards, 2 TD's. We seen this before in other players. Did he do what he was supposed to do when in on the other plays.

But Mingo plays ST's. I did nit see Brown out there on ST's.
What are they doing in TC that the coaches see, but we do not.

I love we have some depth at WR. But I will wait a bit longer.

If they are going to have him in the 53 man roster he has to play ST. Hes been doing it in practice but I didn’t see him last night. That’s why Holden didn’t make it last year after a great camp and why Fluornoy did.

Compare these two sets of quotes about Brown and then Fluornoy.

Schottenheimer has a pattern and Brown seems to be tickling his brain the right way.

Here’s what Schottenheimer said about Brown yesterday

The game is not too big for him," Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said. "He does that every day in practice. We see it all the time. … What I love about him is he does the little things, too. You watch him on special teams drills, one-on-one drills and things like that; he realizes that's how you make this football team when you got a receiver room that's filled with George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb, Ryan Flournoy and people like that. That stuff matters."

Here was Schottenheimer talking about Fluornoy early this year

June 9 - When you get through those first three guys in the WR room, WR4 and WR5 have to have special teams value. I really think that Ryan Flournoy is taking the next step. I think he’s got a chance to be a terrific receiver in this league. He’s shown up on special teams for us, in a big way.

June 16 - Just doing incredible. Two 100-yard games last year. You saw him really just do it on a consistent basis. He’ll be the first one on the practice field, he’ll be the last one to leave … He earned it the right way … he earned it through special teams, by doing the run-blocking, the dirty work. Now he’s one of those guys that, because he does everything right, Dak doesn’t hesitate when he looks his way. He has rewarded us with very, very big-time performances.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...s-highlight-td-catches-when-ball-air-its-mine

 

[speedkilz88]

Mingo can return kicks. He did it last night.

How many return yards did he get the other night?

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Mingo can return kicks. He did it last night.

As well as Turpin?

Would you really keep Mingo over Turpin and Brown?

 

[rambo2]

As well as Turpin?

Would you really keep Mingo over Turpin and Brown?

I would keep Brown and Mingo over Turpin. Mingo could be the return guy and they could use Downs when they need a big return.