Receiving Group

[NextGenBoys]

This is 1998 all over again - remember the playoff game against the Cardinals? That offseason, Rocket came to town. And, everything was roses.............until the Great One's career was ended on that Philly concrete.

99 season opener in Wash was lit lol

 

[SDCowboy]

We need three receivers although one maybe even two are already here.

1. TE.....Witten needs less snaps and to be used as a possession receiver 5-7 yards at most. Maybe Hanna and/or /Rico can help as the TE1-2. I'd add a hybrid TE in the draft or possibly FA to the mix and NOT take his speed away trying to make him a complete TE. We have those already.

2. WR1.....Dez is a WR2 IMO. At least a WR1b. We need a true WR1 with speed who can run the routes and catch the ball.

3. Depth......Bees is not who I thought he was although he does take resources away from the D to cover him; a CB and a trailing LBer or S. Switzer needs another year or even two. We need a SL and/or WR3. We need to work on depth at WR4-5 but most teams do. Williams is an inconsistent WR2-3. Butler is inconsistent as well.

4. QB.....Dak needs to trust his receivers and throw into tighter windows.

5. OL.....we look pretty good here......just need to keep them together.

I could not agree with this more.

 

[Rockport]

I've complained a lot about Dez, but the receiving group as a unit is a problem.

They had Beasley and Witten run some deep routes in the Raiders game which indicates a problem because that's obviously not their strong-suit.

I think any 1 of the group would be better if surrounded by players that make up for their limitations.

Witten - Great possession receiver but lacks speed and is surrounded by WRs that lack any elite speed/elusiveness.

Beasley - Quick but lacks deep speed or run after catch elusiveness.

TWill - Can run all the routes but struggles to catch the ball on short routes because he does not react fast enough. He's not really good at catching deep balls either. He is decent in the intermediate area but is not good on contested/jump-balls.

Dez - Limited route tree and speed but still has some quickness and jumping ability. Lack of speed needs to be offset by more speed at #2/3 WR or TE. He might be much better if they had a legit alpha-dog #1 WR and Dez was the #2 or even if they had a #2 with Tyreek Hill type of speed/elusiveness.

Basically the combo of a slow #1 TE and a slowish #1 WR is difficult to overcome, but even moreso when the #2/3 WRs are limited.

Add to the above that the RBs Morris and Smith are not speed guys and you end up with a slowish offense when Zeke is out. It's too bad Dunbar didn't develop due to injuries because he is the type of backup RB that could add legit speed to the offense either as a RB or slot WR.

Bottom line: They must add some talent at WR and/or TE and an uber speed backup RB with receiving skills could also help.

I think they should cut Dez. He isn't all in on every play.

 

[Shinaoi]

I really do not want to spend the first round pick on a wr or a corner.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

@xwalker I'd be happy if the Cowboys tried a bunch formation and pick plays once in a blue moon. Cowboys would hardly ever throw a screen pass for years under Romo.

A lot of people complain (rightfully in my opinion) about the Cowboys being so bland during the preseason games. Well, they aren't much different in the regular season.

 

[Motown12]

This is 1998 all over again - remember the playoff game against the Cardinals? That offseason, Rocket came to town. And, everything was roses.............until the Great One's career was ended on that Philly concrete.

I can't think of that period without getting seriously depressed. Seeing Irvin on the turf as Eagle fans cheered, then a year later giving up two #1's for Joey Galloway...dark days.

 

[TheCoolFan]

I don't think they will address anything in the offseason. I get the feeling they prefer the WRs to be like this.

 

[Macnalty]

I've complained a lot about Dez, but the receiving group as a unit is a problem.

They had Beasley and Witten run some deep routes in the Raiders game which indicates a problem because that's obviously not their strong-suit.

I think any 1 of the group would be better if surrounded by players that make up for their limitations.

Witten - Great possession receiver but lacks speed and is surrounded by WRs that lack any elite speed/elusiveness.

Beasley - Quick but lacks deep speed or run after catch elusiveness.

TWill - Can run all the routes but struggles to catch the ball on short routes because he does not react fast enough. He's not really good at catching deep balls either. He is decent in the intermediate area but is not good on contested/jump-balls.

Dez - Limited route tree and speed but still has some quickness and jumping ability. Lack of speed needs to be offset by more speed at #2/3 WR or TE. He might be much better if they had a legit alpha-dog #1 WR and Dez was the #2 or even if they had a #2 with Tyreek Hill type of speed/elusiveness.

Basically the combo of a slow #1 TE and a slowish #1 WR is difficult to overcome, but even moreso when the #2/3 WRs are limited.

Add to the above that the RBs Morris and Smith are not speed guys and you end up with a slowish offense when Zeke is out. It's too bad Dunbar didn't develop due to injuries because he is the type of backup RB that could add legit speed to the offense either as a RB or slot WR.

Bottom line: They must add some talent at WR and/or TE and an uber speed backup RB with receiving skills could also help.

Hope you are going to do your all 22 review again looking forward to reading your take after watching the film.

 

[xwalker]

Beasley's quickness is negated by his predictable routes. Defenders are running the routes before he does. This is a problem.

They did change things up in the Oakland game. He ran deeper routes.

 

[reddyuta]

we should look to draft a good route running guy like Ju JU in the next draft,I hope the FO liking him before the draft and his success will mean they will draft a successor for Dez in the 2018 draft.

 

[RamziD]

Draft Mark Andrews and Christian Kirk in the first 2 rounds. People would freak, but it would help our offense out tremendously.

 

[waving monkey]

I've complained a lot about Dez, but the receiving group as a unit is a problem.

They had Beasley and Witten run some deep routes in the Raiders game which indicates a problem because that's obviously not their strong-suit.

I think any 1 of the group would be better if surrounded by players that make up for their limitations.

Witten - Great possession receiver but lacks speed and is surrounded by WRs that lack any elite speed/elusiveness.

Beasley - Quick but lacks deep speed or run after catch elusiveness.

TWill - Can run all the routes but struggles to catch the ball on short routes because he does not react fast enough. He's not really good at catching deep balls either. He is decent in the intermediate area but is not good on contested/jump-balls.

Dez - Limited route tree and speed but still has some quickness and jumping ability. Lack of speed needs to be offset by more speed at #2/3 WR or TE. He might be much better if they had a legit alpha-dog #1 WR and Dez was the #2 or even if they had a #2 with Tyreek Hill type of speed/elusiveness.

Basically the combo of a slow #1 TE and a slowish #1 WR is difficult to overcome, but even moreso when the #2/3 WRs are limited.

Add to the above that the RBs Morris and Smith are not speed guys and you end up with a slowish offense when Zeke is out. It's too bad Dunbar didn't develop due to injuries because he is the type of backup RB that could add legit speed to the offense either as a RB or slot WR.

Bottom line: They must add some talent at WR and/or TE and an uber speed backup RB with receiving skills could also help.

I'm coming around to this thou my preference is LB,CB first.
It wasn't two years ago I viewed out WR corp as settled. Not anymore.

 

[xwalker]

we should look to draft a good route running guy like Ju JU in the next draft,I hope the FO liking him before the draft and his success will mean they will draft a successor for Dez in the 2018 draft.

I want them to draft one early but I'll admit that judging college WRs is very difficult.

 

[xwalker]

I'm coming around to this thou my preference is LB,CB first.
It wasn't two years ago I viewed out WR corp as settled. Not anymore.

I wish they had WRs equivalent to the CBs on the roster.

Equivalent WR to DB:
Dez - Scandrick
TWill - Byron Jones
Beasley - Heath

They need an equivalent to Lewis or Awuzie...

 

[wssaustin]

We just need a speedy WR to stretch the field when needed, as well, run by defenses for those long TD's or attempts. It opens up much more possibilities.

Most likely Butler will be gone in FA. So that opens a spot for a big play fast WR.

Hanna needs more playing time. And if Rico improves even more next TC, they may have something there. They can then take a chance on drafting a TE later instead of early in the draft. I think they like what they see in Blake Jarwin as well. Use them draft picks on defense or maybe even OL.

Wasted a 4th on Switzer, who runs 4.57 40.

 

[superonyx]

I've complained a lot about Dez,

Understatement of the year.

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Dez is the the problem.
I repeat: Dez is the problem.
Witten (at this stage in geriatrichood) and TWill and Bease are complimentary players.
Every team needs a marquee WR on which to build around.
Dez, at best, is a complimentary player.
His best days have passed.
We need a blue-chip WR on which to build around, and the only way to get that is through the draft. Yes, we need to upgrade the D, but the offense sputters without a Julio Jones type
WR.
Cut Dez, trade Dez, make him an offer to go away.
Like Romo, he's become an albatross with little upside except his "big name."

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

I've complained a lot about Dez, but the receiving group as a unit is a problem.

They had Beasley and Witten run some deep routes in the Raiders game which indicates a problem because that's obviously not their strong-suit.

I think any 1 of the group would be better if surrounded by players that make up for their limitations.

Witten - Great possession receiver but lacks speed and is surrounded by WRs that lack any elite speed/elusiveness.

Beasley - Quick but lacks deep speed or run after catch elusiveness.

TWill - Can run all the routes but struggles to catch the ball on short routes because he does not react fast enough. He's not really good at catching deep balls either. He is decent in the intermediate area but is not good on contested/jump-balls.

Dez - Limited route tree and speed but still has some quickness and jumping ability. Lack of speed needs to be offset by more speed at #2/3 WR or TE. He might be much better if they had a legit alpha-dog #1 WR and Dez was the #2 or even if they had a #2 with Tyreek Hill type of speed/elusiveness.

Basically the combo of a slow #1 TE and a slowish #1 WR is difficult to overcome, but even moreso when the #2/3 WRs are limited.

Add to the above that the RBs Morris and Smith are not speed guys and you end up with a slowish offense when Zeke is out. It's too bad Dunbar didn't develop due to injuries because he is the type of backup RB that could add legit speed to the offense either as a RB or slot WR.

Bottom line: They must add some talent at WR and/or TE and an uber speed backup RB with receiving skills could also help.

Duh!

 

[cds99]

I love Witten more than anyone but he is showing his age when it comes to receiving. He does an amazing job blocking but we need more. Jerry should bring him in and offer him some sort of job on the staff to have him retire as a Cowboy and be done.

Dez just puzzles me. He piss poor route running and adding in that Linehan can’t be creative enough to work him in like say the Falcons do Julio or other big name guys. I think the chemistry between him and Dak is lacking tremendously.

You know what they say about opinions but I cut ties in the off season. I draft a new WR in the draft and pickup someone in free agency. Dez is 2nd highest and 3rd highest in cap hit for WR in the league this year and next. He under performs greatly when you look at his production.

I know most will flame but it is a business in the NFL, you either perform or get criticized.

 

[cowboy_ron]

Either in the draft or FA we need to obtain a legit #1 WR, OL, safety, speedy RB, safety and depth......possibly another WR to compete with Dez and TWil for the #2 spot, it's time to stop coddling these two.

I would still keep Witten arould because he is still money that can move the chains.....I know he couldn't outrun a sloth, but he has good hands and is a good mentor for the young ones.