Twitter: Kellen Moore: We see KaVontae Turpin as a receiver

[Zman5]

KM loves quick WR screens. I can see Turpin getting some big chuck plays from that play.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Well it's great he sees him as a WR, now if he can just be smart enough to be able to utilize him correctly and not just be predictable. If not, then don't even use him; keep him healthy for special teams.

 

[gimmesix]

How hard did Fassel slap him after he said this? I beieve Bones has staked his claim in Turpin.

 

[Redsfan_83]

All he has to do is make a few big plays, and by just having him on the field as a threat will open up the rest of our playbook (if we have one that is)

 

[Silly]

Just FYI. Save your tricks plays for a playoff game when you need that big play to turn the momentum of the game.

 

[KeepinTime]

Missing this part of Kellen’s quote: “Who I will quickly utilize in the most head-scratching ways ever thought possible.”

 

[BAT]

This team is loaded at WR

they just keep taking running backs and making them WRs

Turpin is not a RB.

Especially not in NFL.

 

[Verdict]

I think this kid could potentially be a Cowboys’ version of Tyreek Hill. The Cowboys locked him up on a three year dear and he has already locked down the kr/pr position. This kid might end up being something special.

It would not surprise me if this kid had a meteoric rise as a wr.

 

[Verdict]

Turpin is not a RB.

Especially not in NFL.

He’s not an every down RB if you insist on running him between the tackles. But if you use him like they used to use Sproles we are off and running.

 

[BAT]

He’s not an every down RB if you insist on running him between the tackles. But if you use him like they used to use Sproles we are off and running.

Sproles was powerful for his size. Similar heights but Sproles had almost FIFTY lbs on Turpin.

Turpin like Beasley needs to play from slot to maximize his ability in space and to keep NFL defenders from killing him.

 

[Pass2Run]

Cowboys' roster is going to be difficult to gameplan for.

Are we running the 12 set?

Are we rolling with trips with Turpin in the slot?

Where is Turpin? Pollard?

Would love to see us start out in 12 personnel with Pollard as the back, then switch to 3 WR sets, 4 WRs, etc.

It's the same offense, but it's not.

 

[CWR]

I see him as a playmaker. I hope Kellen Moore isn't seen as the fool who doesn't utilize him.

I'd be real happy with KM if he can find a way to call a decent run game as well as get Turbo and TP some run.

 

[Oz-of-Cowboy-Country]

I'm actually hoping Turpin gets more reps in the slot than Tolbert. Glad we got this guy since Moore couldn't figure out how to use Pollard. But even with Turpin I still want to see Pollard get reps at WR.

Those fake sweeps and fake screens are really going to open things up for our RB's. Hard to play eight in the box with Turpin and Lamb on the field together.

I'd constantly put Pollard on the outside and Turpin in the slot next to him. Or stack both of them on the outside to give Zeke some running room. Defense coordinators will lose sleep if I was the OC.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Wait...wut?..... Kellen Moore sees a wide receiver...as a ....receiver?

WOW....incredible innovator! CUTTING EDGE offense designer! He will keep defenses guessing fer sure!

 

[ShortRound]

Thanks for reminding me Kellen is still the OC

 

[fivetwos]

Exactly who is "WE" Kellen?

Jerry have any say in this?? NAAAAHH.

Just saying because the only one who sees ANYTHING in YOU is HIM.

Figured I'd ask.

 

[Pass2Run]

Thanks for reminding me Kellen is still the OC

Guy is way better than people give him credit for.

 

[Pass2Run]

I think this kid could potentially be a Cowboys’ version of Tyreek Hill. The Cowboys locked him up on a three year dear and he has already locked down the kr/pr position. This kid might end up being something special.

It would not surprise me if this kid had a meteoric rise as a wr.

Same. Guy could explode onto the scene, no doubt. He has the skillset.

I only worry about him taking too many hits. 150 lbs is frail in NFL terms.

 

[MarcusRock]

I think this kid could potentially be a Cowboys’ version of Tyreek Hill. The Cowboys locked him up on a three year dear and he has already locked down the kr/pr position. This kid might end up being something special.

It would not surprise me if this kid had a meteoric rise as a wr.

Same. Guy could explode onto the scene, no doubt. He has the skillset.

I only worry about him taking too many hits. 150 lbs is frail in NFL terms.

I think y'all need to cool those jets (see what I did there?). Turpin looked good returning kicks against backups but he does not have the turbo boost that Hill does (see below, including a painful memory). He doesn't have to have it to be successful but I hope people don't turn on him if he doesn't deliver to their ambitious goals.

 

[Bob-Lillys-War]

sure, Garrett Jr .