There is absolutely no way the Cowboys cut Ogletree now. We have all been whining about where the speed threat is coming from, and out of nowhere a guy with real quickness (clocked) and even decent down field speed WITH proven route running ability (something even Roy Williams, and certainly Austin and Stanback don't look fabulous at doing). This guy is the 2nd speed guy we wanted to go with Austin. Plus, he seems to catch the ball.
How old is Ogletree? If he left with 1 year eligibility left, he must still be really young as well. Look at how far Hurd has come. Hurd was youngest guy on team for like 2 years I think. These guys can get stronger and run better routes, and sometimes even get a touch faster with the elite training at and 100% focus of the NFL level.
He looks more polished than Austin at times already, who while he has the size and long-distance speed, is inconsistent at times, has struggled with injuries, and doesn't seem to have real significant short-distance quickness, which is big for getting separation. Austin is in danger of being a 1-trick pony with only the long pass route being his bread and butter. He looked great in accelarating in the kick return once he was running 25 yards already, then his jets kicked in. Having another receiver that has that off the line quickness is huge, and Ogletree just might have that!
Romo obviously seems to like this kid too! That must speak volumes, because Romo in the past has been slower to adjust to new receivers at times (Roy Williams, etc).
I think they have a potential diamond in the rough with this guy, and a crisp quick route runner really complements the skill set of existing WR. Plus he looks decent on KR too!
LarryCanadian
