Mailbag: Could Schoonmaker challenge for TE1?

[Bamx]

With Jake Ferguson coming off somewhat of a down season, can you see Luke Schoonmaker challenging him for the starting tight end position? – Reuben Johnson/Nashville, TN
Patrik: I do believe there's potential for Schoonmaker to be a solid starter in the league for a team that utilizes his skill set in such a way as to maximize that fit, but it's also true that Jake Ferguson owns attributes better suited to what Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys are hoping to get from a TE1 — e.g., YAC ability. Schoonmaker made major strides in 2024, when Ferguson dealt with a knee injury and a concussion,


https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-could-schoonmaker-challenge-for-te1

 

[jazzcat22]

We need to see who emerges in the new offensive schemes.
Can Spann-Ford surprise?

We really do not have a top notch TE.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I think they will be 1A and 1B.........

 

[thunderpimp91]

No, Ferg has a pretty firm hold on that role. I do think that if Schoon shows up in camp it'll force the Cowboys to run a lot of 2TE sets though, which is something I don't think Schottenheimer minds doing at all.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

No, Ferg has a pretty firm hold on that role. I do think that if Schoon shows up in camp it'll force the Cowboys to run a lot of 2TE sets though, which is something I don't think Schottenheimer minds doing at all.

I wish we'd run more 12 personnel. I think you can argue our second TE is better than our third WR.

 

[fivetwos]

The top two guys aren’t superstars but I don’t see the position as a weakness.

Ferguson is a good player and Schoon filled in well when he had the shot.

Maybe people will be happy with better numbers when the Lamb/Pickens combo opens up those opportunities.

There’s plenty more to worry about on this team than the current TE room.

 

[Rayman70]

He could emerge, but anyone can. We lack a true top flight te.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Year 3 is about when tight ends start putting it together, so it's Schoon's time if there's ever going to be one.

BSF is a guy I have high hopes for too. I think he could be a future starting-caliber player.

 

[Bamx]

Here's an article covering the subject

Can Luke Schoonmaker contend for Dallas Cowboys starting tight end job?​

Luke Schoomaker is a tight end for the Dallas Cowboys. He has an opportunity to earn the team's starting tight end job in Dallas' mandatory minicamp and training camp this July.


https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...contend-dallas-cowboys-starting-tight-end-job

 

[shabazz]

It would be a Godsend if he played up to his draft spot.

 

[exciter]

Some of the nuggets coming out of these mini camps, he may not even be pushing for the #2!

 

[jblaze2004]

We need a TE to step up and be "The Guy".

 

[Chasing6]

With Jake Ferguson coming off somewhat of a down season, can you see Luke Schoonmaker challenging him for the starting tight end position? – Reuben Johnson/Nashville, TN
Patrik: I do believe there's potential for Schoonmaker to be a solid starter in the league for a team that utilizes his skill set in such a way as to maximize that fit, but it's also true that Jake Ferguson owns attributes better suited to what Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys are hoping to get from a TE1 — e.g., YAC ability. Schoonmaker made major strides in 2024, when Ferguson dealt with a knee injury and a concussion,


https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-could-schoonmaker-challenge-for-te1

He needs to focus on trying to keep TE2.

 

[montgod]

With Jake Ferguson coming off somewhat of a down season, can you see Luke Schoonmaker challenging him for the starting tight end position? – Reuben Johnson/Nashville, TN
Patrik: I do believe there's potential for Schoonmaker to be a solid starter in the league for a team that utilizes his skill set in such a way as to maximize that fit, but it's also true that Jake Ferguson owns attributes better suited to what Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys are hoping to get from a TE1 — e.g., YAC ability. Schoonmaker made major strides in 2024, when Ferguson dealt with a knee injury and a concussion,


https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/mailbag-could-schoonmaker-challenge-for-te1

From what I've read, he has his hands full competing with Span-Ford for #2, so no where near competing for #1 TE spot.

 

[Praxit]

..Fergs needs to work on his hands technique. Saw to many dropped balls. Then came some fumbles.

 

[jterrell]

Ferguson is killing it in OTAs and getting the 1st team reps.

 

[Chasing6]

Ferguson is killing it in OTAs and getting the 1st team reps.

This is a none topic.

 

[jterrell]

This is a none topic.

It should be but it keeps coming up.

 

[Gambit]

From what I've read, he has his hands full competing with Span-Ford for #2, so no where near competing for #1 TE spot.

Pure speculation is all that is. BSF had a couple of days in underwear Olympics and people annointing him. Let's remember his drop pass rate was over 26%. (9 drops/34 catchable passes) He still needs to show he can consistently catch the ball.

For comparison School was 5% drop rate (2 drops/ 37 catchable passes)

These are PFF numbers.

 

[Havic]

Schoon could be closer than what we realize. Ferg looked off last year, I’m assuming injuries played a big part in that. If he looks off again this year, then absolutely yes.