Opinion: WR Corps goal for 2010 – Find a #2 WR (he is not in-house currently)

[AMERICAS_FAN]

The NFL is a passing league, so you can never be short at the WR position. Do we all agree?

We should! And provided we do, I think we all agree Dallas needs to find upgrades here. I don't believe it requires major re-building, but it does need re-structuring. Currenetly I see a big hole at #2 WR that I'm convinced Roy Williams will never fill.

Based on that premise, I would like to see the goal for the WR corps for 2010 to find a true #2 WR, and hopefully round out the corps where Ogletree is the #4 WR.

Why Ogletree at #4? Well…several reasons….

Right now, I just see 2 WRs on the team better than Ogletree (and I’m not including TEs – they are not WRs). Those 2 would be Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton. In my opinion, only Austin has secured the right to claim the #1 spot. Crayton has shown enough over the years to best be trusted manning the #3 spot.

Since we’re stuck retaining Roy Williams on the roster, due to his ridiculous contract, my hope is that he improves enough this offseason to be the #5 WR; I’ll even settle for a scenario where he makes it to #4 and Ogletree slots in at #5, but I’d really like to see Ogletree beat him out so that he is not a progress stopper for Ogletree.

The odd man out here is Sam Hurd. I like Hurd because I have no expectations for him. That’s why I can live with his Roy-Williams-esque performances. But if we’re forced to retain Roy Williams, as we are, then we don’t need two-kinds of that same unreliable WR that makes few plays, more mistakes, and ultimately no difference on the football field.

So right now, If I’m designing this WR roster, I’ve got Austin as my #1 WR and Crayton as my #3. #4 and #5 WR spots are taken up by Ogletree and Roy Williams, respectively, which leaves a huge opening at #2 WR.

The question then is: What does Dallas do at #2 WR? Whoever he is, he is currently not on the roster, IMHO.

Any thoughts?

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

We just re-signed Jesse Holley...there is your answer. :

On a serious note. He was on Irvin's show earlier and I thought he did a pretty good job on the show. I would not be shocked if he winds up doing radio when his gig ends.

 

[The Realist]

I disagree.

Sincerely,

New York Jets

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

We just re-signed Jesse Holley...there is your answer. :

On a serious note. He was on Irvin's show earlier and I thought he did a pretty good job on the show. I would not be shocked if he winds up doing radio when his gig ends.

I like Holley; he EARNED his spot on the PS. If not for Roy Williams, he would do it for me at #5 WR. But we're stuck with Roy Williams at least for 2010.

I'd like to retain Holley on the PS for that reason. If he ever gets called up it will because Roy Williams conveniently disappeared (we can dream can't we? ) or there has been a season-ending injury somewhere. In that case, he's good for depth with no expectations on him at #5 WR.

There is place in the NFL for #5 WRs, which right now, is the only place I'm holding for Roy Williams (i.e. as stated: for depth, with no expectations). #5 WRs roles are not to be relied upon. #2 WR spots are, and that's what Dallas needs to address.

It's a passing league afterall.

 

[wileedog]

The odd man out here is Sam Hurd.

I have nothing against Hurd, but this is the slot i would like to see churned.

Unlike Austin, Hurd has never shown more than being a JAG. He's Crayton-Lite.

Would like to see a new 3rd or 4th round development project here (higher if OT/S dry up fast). After 4 seasons I'm not sure there is any more progress we are going to get from him.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

This is a waste of a thread because Roy Williams isn't going anywhere.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Romo threw for 4300 yards. Passing isn't the problem. He'll running isn't either. The problem is scoring points and with all those field goals missed and all thosepenalties resulting in 3rd and longs in the opponents 50? Recievers aren't our problem.

 

[links18]

Roy Williams doesn't need to go anywhere. We just need to get someone in here who can stretch the field a bit. Our downfield passing game really struggled down the stretch.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

KO could be our #2.

 

[ShiningStar]

Sorry i want the Oline repaired and restructured at all cost, i dont care how good your QB is or your WR, if the QB cant get the ball to your WR's the team is not going to do much.

You can get away with mediocre WR's with a stellar qb, you cant get much production from any qb if they are on their back all game.

Fix that Oline!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[craig71]

I think Austin and Williams are locks to be on the roster.I think Crayton and Ogletree are on the 2010 roster,but they aren't locks either.I can see Hurd being replaced by a cheaper option even though Hurd is a good special teams player.


Craig

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Romo threw for 4300 yards. Passing isn't the problem. He'll running isn't either. The problem is scoring points and with all those field goals missed and all thosepenalties resulting in 3rd and longs in the opponents 50? Recievers aren't our problem.

Pretty valid post.

 

[Gadfly22]

Clearly, based on financial realities, RW will be the #2 receiver for the Cowboys in 2010. And I have to think Jerry will draft a WR in April for future development.

But the real issue in 2010 will be whether RW can get on the same page with Romo. And I think "get on the same page" means run routes correctly and precisely, so Romo knows where you're going to be as he runs down his progressions.

I thought Sam Hurd would contribute more this year because he seems to do that. And Romo and Ogletree have been in sync since preseason. so RW may start ever single game in 2010 but still find his role reduced if he can't be where he is supposed to be or if he drops the ball.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Romo threw for 4300 yards. Passing isn't the problem. He'll running isn't either. The problem is scoring points and with all those field goals missed and all thosepenalties resulting in 3rd and longs in the opponents 50? Recievers aren't our problem.

Romo does need another Weapon if he's throwing for a lot of years none of that meant **** against the Vikes.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Im going OL but man would Golden Tate help put up 7's

 

[Nexx]

i'd love to see a speedster at the #2 and otree in the slot.

 

[Jimz31]

Romo threw for 4300 yards. Passing isn't the problem. He'll running isn't either. The problem is scoring points and with all those field goals missed and all thosepenalties resulting in 3rd and longs in the opponents 50? Recievers aren't our problem.

I agree which is why I would have liked to see the bulk of MBIII's runs go to FJ and then add on 5 more per game.

Being near the top of the league in yards per rush and middle of the pack in attempts is ridiculous.

Romo would have still gotten his yards, but the run game could have been a little bit better. Here's to hoping they have that figured out as it looks like the did FINALLY towards the end of the year as FJ was getting more carries.

 

[Kevlee06]

SPEED, SPEED, and more SPEED! I want a WR that as soon as he gets off the LOS teams are scared he'll run right by them. Legit SPEED!

 

[juck]

Jordan Shipley

 

[sonnyboy]

I don't think we're stuck with Roy Williams.

Do I think he's back.......yes. But there is no cap in 2010. Means little what the cap hit in 2010 is, if it's in the teams best interest, he'll be released.

I see it in Ogletree. I know there's a RFA bias against the guy and whenever good to great things are speculated, some "realistic zoner" has to urinate on it.

But I think he's the answer to our #2 question. I look forward to what he and Austin can do as starters.

BTW- Anyone else notice Crayton started Sunday? I like Crayton, but he's not quite good enough in my opinion to start.