Jerry facetimed with Matthew Golden's mom

[InPhiltraitor]

Thanks for taking the time to share that.

I don’t often agree with Todd McShay but he and I are of the same opinion.

Matthew Golden, WR, Texas​

“Do not think of Golden as just a speedster. He’s fast, yes—the fastest receiver at this year’s scouting combine. But he’s also a crisp route runner with an elite stop-start ability. Give him an opening, and he’s gone. I’ve compared him to Tyreek Hill before, and it’s important to note that he’s the onlyplayer in the draft who can move like that.
The consensus big board has Golden as the 23rd-best player in the draft and the WR3 overall after Tetairoa McMillan and Luther Burden III. But I have Golden as my top-ranked wideout because I see him quickly establishing himself as a no. 2 as a rookie, with the ability to become a true no. 1 with some development. He’s also in my top 20.”

https://mcshay-report.beehiiv.com/p/10-nfl-draft-prospects-i-m-higher-than-consensus-on

Stash, respectfully to you, not McShay, here's my issue and it begins with McShay being captivated by Golden's speed.

The consensus, by the vast majority, is that MG’s game speed is far from 4.29. I’ve thought it when watching him, heard Broaddus and Belt saying the exact same thing, and even Google (seriously) will give you the same feedback. For fun, I just typed in, “Do scouts think Matthew Golden plays to his 4.29 time?” Here’s the response copy/pasted just now.

While Matthew Golden's 4.29 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine generated excitement, scouts have raised concerns about whether he consistently plays to that speed on the field. Some scouts believe he appears to have a speed closer to 4.4 based on his tape.

This is the commonly shared view right now and there’s way too much smoke for there not to be any fire, and that’s what the tape looks like to me. McShay’s take just comes across as being lazy after viewing a 40 yard run from a track guy wearing spandex and track shoes (big freakin’ surprise, Todd…Todd…Todd). Where was the productivity prior to Bond getting hurt? He peaked coming down the stretch and that’s what people remember. Tet’s productivity for consecutive years dwarfs MG’s.

Was listening to Cavanaugh and Broddus and Jeff asked Bryan to rank his receivers. BB went Tet, Burden, Egbuka, and then Golden. BTW, same ranking as PFF. Since Bryan loves to talk, he immediately commented on why the Cowboys will take Golden and this is his comment verbatim, “Cause it’s something they don’t have”. Now, that clearly insinuates SUPPOPSED FOOTBALL speed. I see Golden as a solid intermediate target, legit #2, but not a guy with Tyreek Hill speed (over-the-top dumb statement by McShay). So, you’re reaching. You are officially reaching for a vertical threat from a guy that’s not a true vertical threat. There’s no switch to toggle that’s going to make the guy Jameson Willams.

The feeling I get when I see the Cowboys reaching in ANY capacity is not good. It’s like watching the 2023 draft when selections felt a bit forced and perhaps a half-round to a round too soon. You should be looking for value worthy of the 12th position in which you are selecting. I think Golden will be a decent player and may slide right into that #2 position, but I also think you are leaving a whole heck of a lot on the table and for a team that relies on the draft, it's just not a prudent decision.

Anyway...enjoy the draft Stash and if your dude gets selected, congrats!

 

[Stash]

Stash, respectfully to you, not McShay, here's my issue and it begins with McShay being captivated by Golden's speed.

The consensus, by the vast majority, is that MG’s game speed is far from 4.29. I’ve thought it when watching him, heard Broaddus and Belt saying the exact same thing, and even Google (seriously) will give you the same feedback. For fun, I just typed in, “Do scouts think Matthew Golden plays to his 4.29 time?” Here’s the response copy/pasted just now.

While Matthew Golden's 4.29 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine generated excitement, scouts have raised concerns about whether he consistently plays to that speed on the field. Some scouts believe he appears to have a speed closer to 4.4 based on his tape.

This is the commonly shared view right now and there’s way too much smoke for there not to be any fire, and that’s what the tape looks like to me. McShay’s take just comes across as being lazy after viewing a 40 yard run from a track guy wearing spandex and track shoes (big freakin’ surprise, Todd…Todd…Todd). Where was the productivity prior to Bond getting hurt? He peaked coming down the stretch and that’s what people remember.

Agreed. He peaked coming down the stretch. In his first year at Texas, right?

productivity for consecutive years dwarfs MG’s.

I think he’s maxed out. He is what he is. A tall receiver who doesn’t separate and wins contested catches.

Was listening to Cavanaugh and Broddus and Jeff asked Bryan to rank his receivers. BB went Tet, Burden, Egbuka, and then Golden. BTW, same ranking as PFF. Since Bryan loves to talk, he immediately commented on why the Cowboys will take Golden and this is his comment verbatim, “Cause it’s something they don’t have”. Now, that clearly insinuates SUPPOPSED FOOTBALL speed.

Sorry but I have little respect for the opinion of a failed scout. And Cavanaugh’s isn’t even that. He has no credentials whatsoever and his prior draft predictions have been embarrassing.

I see Golden as a solid intermediate target, legit #2, but not a guy with Tyreek Hill speed (over-the-top dumb statement by McShay). So, you’re reaching. You are officially reaching for a vertical threat from a guy that’s not a true vertical threat. There’s no switch to toggle that’s going to make the guy Jameson Willams.

Golden ran the same 40-time that Hill did. What I see in his tape is a guy having to either adjust to a bad throw or wait for a late, short pass to get to him. I think Ewers was more of a detriment for him than anything.

The feeling I get when I see the Cowboys reaching in ANY capacity is not good. It’s like watching the 2023 draft when selections felt a bit forced and perhaps a half-round to a round too soon. You should be looking for value worthy of the 12th position in which you are selecting. I think Golden will be a decent player and may slide right into that #2 position, but I also think you are leaving a whole heck of a lot on the table and for a team that relies on the draft, it's just not a prudent decision.

I definitely understand your fears. Drafting Golden would be based on projection rather than production and that can definitely be a scary thing.

Anyway...enjoy the draft Stash and if your dude gets selected, congrats!

Thanks very much for the respectful conversation. No matter how it goes, I hope that you enjoy it as well.

 

[visionary]

Cant make up the sheer stupidity of this

 

[Mikexike]

Maybe Coach Jerry could FaceTime Roger Goodell’s mom for an extra draft pick.

Thanks for the laugh!

 

[TasteMyScythe]

Maybe it's a smoke screen. He could facetime Golden/family after he's picked...but if you want to give the impression that Golden is your love to keep others from jumping you, then you give a show.

 

[Bobhaze]

The real gm is Will McClay.

Unfortunately the real GM is Jerry Jones. 100% every day 24/7/365