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The Wide Reciever position.
This year I think you legitimately have 12 capable players fighting it our for 5 or 6 roster spots and possibly 1 or 2 practice squad spots.. With Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Dwayne Harris, and Terrance Williams already being locks for the 53 man roster that means the remaining 8 will have to fight it out for 1 or 2 roster spots and possibly 1 or 2 practice squad spots..
So with Dez, Miles, Harris, and T. Williams out of the way here is a brief summary of the remaining candidates.
Anthony Armstrong (5'11 175lbs) - Armstrong went undrafted out of West Texas A&M and bounced around the arena league.. He is already 30 years old but relatively new to the NFL.. he started with the Commanders in 2010 which was his most productive year.. Had 44 receptions for 871 yards and 3 Touchdowns.. Armstrong is a burner on the outside who could provide the cowboys with a situational deep-threat..Cowboys seem to like him a lot as theydropped Andre Holmes to get him.
Cole Beasley (5'8 175lbs) - Beasley was an undrafted free agent out of SMU who made the Cowboys roster last year.. Beasley is a fan favorite who has a knack for getting open underneath.. Had 15 catches for 128 yards last year.. Cowboys certainly like him but he is competing for a chance to get reps in the slot which looks like it will be a crowded spot with the addition of Williams possibly pushing Austin and Harris into the slot more as well as Danny Coale
Tim Benford (5'11 205lbs) - Benford was a undrafted player out of Tennessee Tech who spent last year on the Cowboys practice squad.. Benford is a good route runner with reliable soft hands.. Benford impressed Cowboys coaches in training camp as well as preseason..
Danny Coale (6'0 190lbs) - Danny Coale out of Virginia Tech was the Cowboys 2012 5th round draft pick.. Coale failed to make the 53 man roster but was kept around on practice squad where he would suffer a torn ACL later on in the season.. Coale is quick and was a top performer in both shuttle drills at the combine and is a tough player with good hands.. Coale The Cowboys clearly like Coale as they used a draft pick on him but it will be interesting to see how he fits in
Jared Green (6'1 190lbs) - Jared Green was an undrafted player in 2012 out of Southern University..Green is a receiver with some length and speed.. He ran a 4.42 at his pro day.. Green can return punts and kicks..It is unclear what the Cowboys interest level in Green is.. Green was signed to a futures contract a few months ago
Greg Herd (6'3 202lbs) - Herd is another receiver with some length.. He is undrafted out of Eastern Washtington and was the 628th ranked draftable player according to CBS.. Heard has played many positions during his football career including quarterback and safety.. Herd seems like a long shot to make the team but with his height and length it wouldn't surprise me if he pulled it off
Carlton Mitchell (6'3 210lbs) - Mitchell who was a 6th round pick out of Central Florida for the Browns in 2010 is one of the more interesting players in this group.. He possesses a rare combination of size, strength, and speed.. Mitchell only caught 3 passes in his 2 years with the Browns.. Mitchell has good hands and plays fearlessly and with passion.. Mitchell was also noted in many scouting reports as a great run blocker.. Mitchell could be a sleeper candidate to make this team and knock a guy like Beasley or Coale out.
Eric Rogers (6'3 206lbs) - Rogers is an undrafted player out of Cal Lutheran who possesses a good combination of Size and Speed.. Was very productive at Cal Lutheran but it is hard to know exactly what he is until we see him against NFL quality competition.. Rogers has the physical tools to be a successful NFL player.. Rogers could be a good candidate for a spot on the practice squad this year
With each guy bringing something different it makes for a very interesting battle.
Also thought it was interesting that Jerry Jones said they prefer Dwayne Harris in the slot which puts Cole Beasley and Danny Coale in some jeopardy.. Very excited to see how this all turns out.
My Prediction: Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Terrance Williams, Dwayne Harris, Carlton Mitchell, and Danny Coale make the 53 man roster and Cole Beasley and Eric Rogers get stashed on practice squad.
This year I think you legitimately have 12 capable players fighting it our for 5 or 6 roster spots and possibly 1 or 2 practice squad spots.. With Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Dwayne Harris, and Terrance Williams already being locks for the 53 man roster that means the remaining 8 will have to fight it out for 1 or 2 roster spots and possibly 1 or 2 practice squad spots..
So with Dez, Miles, Harris, and T. Williams out of the way here is a brief summary of the remaining candidates.
Anthony Armstrong (5'11 175lbs) - Armstrong went undrafted out of West Texas A&M and bounced around the arena league.. He is already 30 years old but relatively new to the NFL.. he started with the Commanders in 2010 which was his most productive year.. Had 44 receptions for 871 yards and 3 Touchdowns.. Armstrong is a burner on the outside who could provide the cowboys with a situational deep-threat..Cowboys seem to like him a lot as theydropped Andre Holmes to get him.
Cole Beasley (5'8 175lbs) - Beasley was an undrafted free agent out of SMU who made the Cowboys roster last year.. Beasley is a fan favorite who has a knack for getting open underneath.. Had 15 catches for 128 yards last year.. Cowboys certainly like him but he is competing for a chance to get reps in the slot which looks like it will be a crowded spot with the addition of Williams possibly pushing Austin and Harris into the slot more as well as Danny Coale
Tim Benford (5'11 205lbs) - Benford was a undrafted player out of Tennessee Tech who spent last year on the Cowboys practice squad.. Benford is a good route runner with reliable soft hands.. Benford impressed Cowboys coaches in training camp as well as preseason..
Danny Coale (6'0 190lbs) - Danny Coale out of Virginia Tech was the Cowboys 2012 5th round draft pick.. Coale failed to make the 53 man roster but was kept around on practice squad where he would suffer a torn ACL later on in the season.. Coale is quick and was a top performer in both shuttle drills at the combine and is a tough player with good hands.. Coale The Cowboys clearly like Coale as they used a draft pick on him but it will be interesting to see how he fits in
Jared Green (6'1 190lbs) - Jared Green was an undrafted player in 2012 out of Southern University..Green is a receiver with some length and speed.. He ran a 4.42 at his pro day.. Green can return punts and kicks..It is unclear what the Cowboys interest level in Green is.. Green was signed to a futures contract a few months ago
Greg Herd (6'3 202lbs) - Herd is another receiver with some length.. He is undrafted out of Eastern Washtington and was the 628th ranked draftable player according to CBS.. Heard has played many positions during his football career including quarterback and safety.. Herd seems like a long shot to make the team but with his height and length it wouldn't surprise me if he pulled it off
Carlton Mitchell (6'3 210lbs) - Mitchell who was a 6th round pick out of Central Florida for the Browns in 2010 is one of the more interesting players in this group.. He possesses a rare combination of size, strength, and speed.. Mitchell only caught 3 passes in his 2 years with the Browns.. Mitchell has good hands and plays fearlessly and with passion.. Mitchell was also noted in many scouting reports as a great run blocker.. Mitchell could be a sleeper candidate to make this team and knock a guy like Beasley or Coale out.
Eric Rogers (6'3 206lbs) - Rogers is an undrafted player out of Cal Lutheran who possesses a good combination of Size and Speed.. Was very productive at Cal Lutheran but it is hard to know exactly what he is until we see him against NFL quality competition.. Rogers has the physical tools to be a successful NFL player.. Rogers could be a good candidate for a spot on the practice squad this year
With each guy bringing something different it makes for a very interesting battle.
Also thought it was interesting that Jerry Jones said they prefer Dwayne Harris in the slot which puts Cole Beasley and Danny Coale in some jeopardy.. Very excited to see how this all turns out.
My Prediction: Dez Bryant, Miles Austin, Terrance Williams, Dwayne Harris, Carlton Mitchell, and Danny Coale make the 53 man roster and Cole Beasley and Eric Rogers get stashed on practice squad.
