Linehan should utilize Dez like Percy Harvin

[Texas_Pete]

I'm watching the replay of Seattle vs. GB game on NFL Network. Percy Harvin is lining up everywhere. Slot, split right/left, backfield - you name it. It put a TON of pressure on GB's defense trying to account for him. This really opened up Seattle's offense. Lynch had holes all night. Their other receivers received favorable matchups, etc.

Dez can do that for us. I think Harvin might be faster than Dez, but Dez is way stronger and is just as effective in the open field.

Minus being able to have Romo mimic Wilson's ability to run, our offense can do the same things Seattle's was able to do. I'd argue we have more weapons collectively. It all starts with Dez.

 

[AbeBeta]

Different type of player

 

[DoctorChicken]

Dez ran an official 4.52 40, Harvin ran a 4.41. They're different types of players.

But I do agree with you. They need to get Dez the ball more, and use him in different ways. He's the most dangerous player on the field.

 

[itsaboat]

Bryant will probably play a little more in the slot but that's it. He's good at what he does. Dunbar will be the guy Dallas will use in different positions and ways to get him the ball in space. Beasley might get more screens this season too.

 

[Wayne02]

Dez and Harvin do not have the same skill set. Harvin is a utility player and Dez Is a pure physical WR.

 

[Craig]

They should be moving both Bryant and Dunbar all over the field. Bryant shouldn't be lining up in the backfield though.

 

[Bungarian]

Complete different kinds of players.

 

[Risen Star]

No, Romo can't run like Wilson but Wilson can't throw like Romo.

 

[Risen Star]

They should be moving both Bryant and Dunbar all over the field. Bryant shouldn't be lining up in the backfield though.

It would be a cardinal sin to underutilize Lance Dunbar.

 

[Risen Star]

I'm expecting Dez, if he plays the full 16, to finish with a 90-1300-13 type of year.

Which is pretty much exactly what he's done the last couple of years. Those are great numbers. I'm not sure that the Cowboys have to figure out a way to utilize him better.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Different type of player

Sure they're different, but I believe Dez is a better playmaker than Harvin is. In the last 3 years, Dez's 34 receiving TDs lead the NFL. From what I have seen and read about him during this preason, Dez is a better receiver now than he ever was before. If Linehan moves Dez around - like he was known to do with Megatron - look out.

I'm expecting big season from Dez this year.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Dez and Harvin do not have the same skill set. Harvin is a utility player and Dez Is a pure physical WR.

I'm not sure about that. The only thing Harvin does that Dez doesn't is run back kicks. This is OK because we have Harris to do that.

 

[jackal1969]

Different type of player

Yep.. They are different. When Percy catches the ball he runs like a wide receiver... When Dez catches the ball he runs like a running back. It's the one of the reasons Dez scores so many touchdowns.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Dez is so explosive in the open field:



I could watch him all day. And to think, he's improved his rout running. Tomorrow can't come soon enough.

 

[AKATheRake]

Linehan should use Dez like he used Megatron.

 

[blindzebra]

Has Harvin ever played a full season without getting hurt? Why expose Dez, who has back issues, to extra hits?

 

[xwalker]

I'm watching the replay of Seattle vs. GB game on NFL Network. Percy Harvin is lining up everywhere. Slot, split right/left, backfield - you name it. It put a TON of pressure on GB's defense trying to account for him. This really opened up Seattle's offense. Lynch had holes all night. Their other receivers received favorable matchups, etc.

Dez can do that for us. I think Harvin might be faster than Dez, but Dez is way stronger and is just as effective in the open field.

Minus being able to have Romo mimic Wilson's ability to run, our offense can do the same things Seattle's was able to do. I'd argue we have more weapons collectively. It all starts with Dez.

They has a nice player where they had a run fake and then threw a short pass to Harvin where he got some nice YAC. Most run fakes tend to involve trying to throw long, but this short run fake to pass had Harvin wide open with run to run.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Has Harvin ever played a full season without getting hurt? Why expose Dez, who has back issues, to extra hits?

I hear what your saying but I don't see how putting the ball in Dez's hands exposes him any more to injury than normal. If he were still playing special teams I'd be inclined to agree with you.

 

[Texas_Pete]

They has a nice player where they had a run fake and then threw a short pass to Harvin where he got some nice YAC. Most run fakes tend to involve trying to throw long, but this short run fake to pass had Harvin wide open with run to run.

Wouldn't mind seeing that wrinkle added to our arsenal. Especially if a LB or a S ends up matched up with Dez.

 

[blindzebra]

I hear what your saying but I don't see how putting the ball in Dez's hands exposes him any more to injury than normal. If he were still playing special teams I'd be inclined to agree with you.

Running plays exposes him to DL and LBs a lot more.