PFT: Cowboys plan “significant” role for Ryan Switzer

[Reality]

The Cowboys drafted a slot receiver when they already have a slot receiver. But rookie Ryan Switzer won’t simply be the backup to Cole Beasley.

“He’s a classic slot receiver,” offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said, via Machota. “He has a similar game [to Beasley], but he has his own things. We would really like those two guys to be able to complement each other and run real similar route trees. Certainly a huge bonus with him is his ability to be a returner in our special teams.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/27/cowboys-plan-significant-role-for-ryan-switzer/

 

[Daillest88]

The Cowboys drafted a slot receiver when they already have a slot receiver. But rookie Ryan Switzer won’t simply be the backup to Cole Beasley.

“He’s a classic slot receiver,” offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said, via Machota. “He has a similar game [to Beasley], but he has his own things. We would really like those two guys to be able to complement each other and run real similar route trees. Certainly a huge bonus with him is his ability to be a returner in our special teams.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/27/cowboys-plan-significant-role-for-ryan-switzer/

Him and the Bease on 4 WR sets. Lol good luck with that. Ankles will be broken

 

[Alexander]

Uh oh. There is a DMN article referred to in the PFT post! Abort! Abort!

 

[viman96]

I am really looking forward to seeing Cole and Ryan on the field at the same time. They will wreak havoc whether they are stacked or on opposite sides. Would love to see Switzer in the backfield a couple times a game as well.

 

[RS12]

Do a little Youtube scouting and check out this guy with the ball in his hands. They need to find a regular role for him because the chains will move.

 

[CCBoy]

Having both in a formation should being hell upon a blitzing team.

 

[CCBoy]

...sorry, bring

 

[cowboyblue22]

I hope he is great and I hope the coaches use him the right way to help the team

 

[links18]

It has to come at someone's expense. Whose?

 

[Zman5]

It has to come at someone's expense. Whose?

It should be TWill but knowing JG and Linehan it'll probably be Zeke with the empty set.

 

[RS12]

It should be TWill but knowing JG and Linehan it'll probably be Zeke with the empty set.

 

[Direwolf63]

It has to come at someone's expense. Whose?

At some point Jason Witten has to start sitting out 3rd downs. I don't know if it will happen, but I think Dez, Williams, Beasley and Switzer have to be out there on 3rd downs. With Zeke in the backfield looking at 5 or 6 in the box.

That lineup would be tough to stop.

 

[ghst187]

Didn't they say all these things or similar regarding Dunbar?

 

[Alexander]

Didn't they say all these things or similar regarding Dunbar?

True. But I think Switzer can play.

 

[reddyuta]

It has to come at someone's expense. Whose?

Well if they are running 4 wide then it will most likely be old man Witten.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I'll believe it when I see this coaching staff pull Witten off the field for more than 3 snaps in a game. Unlikely.

They may decide to use more empty sets on 3rd and longs next season.

Or they will sub in Switz for TWILL when they go "11".

If this guy is as good as everyone hopes, it puts a lot of pressure on the pass D. Most teams usually only have 1 CB adept at covering the slot. So either Beasley or Switz should be in a favorable matchup.

 

[Frozen700]

It should be TWill but knowing JG and Linehan it'll probably be Zeke with the empty set.

I literally laughed out loud, because that is some **** we would do.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Didn't they say all these things or similar regarding Dunbar?

The Cowboys were using Dunbar like this back in 2015 (he was leading the team in catches through four weeks) and then he blew out his knee. He came back last year but wasn't quite 100 percent until later on. By then the offense was doing just fine without him and there was no sense in taking Zeke off the field.

Now I think the Cowboys are going to try and prolong Elliott's career; so I can see them lining up Switzer all over the field. He shows excellent vision as a return man, I think it would be awesome to see him get a few jet sweeps and perhaps regular carries out of the backfield. He can be like a combination of Cole Beasley and Darren Sproles.

 

[Melonfeud]

Having both in a formation should being hell upon a blitzing team.

I was thinking pretty much likewise,,, n.y. gnats game#1 it should be on full display.

 

[haleyrules]

I was thinking pretty much likewise,,, n.y. gnats game#1 it should be on full display.

Giants will be a tough opener. Hate playing them in this season opener.