Video: Rico's TD and diving catch and roll

[dallasdave]

rico may well be a human highlight film.
they WILL NOT release him.

Rico is going to play !!! This guy is a beast !!!!

 

[big dog cowboy]

I feel with the right Coaching Rico Gathers can be developed into a potential Probowl TE, but also think that these very special resources may not be available in Dallas.

For someone who hasn't played football in many years, it appears the current coaching staff has done wonders with Rico so far. All the resources needed are in place.

 

[Sepia]

@Trouty I'm back on the Rico Suave hype train.

 

[ConstantReboot]

That guy has great hands. He can certainly catch the ball. He moves well for a guy and looks faster than Witten.

 

[sideon]

That guy has great hands. He can certainly catch the ball. He moves well for a guy and looks faster than Witten.

Everyone is faster than Witten, if Witten can teach him how to run cleaner routes then Rico becomes a cheat code.

 

[Doomsdayblitz]

He's going to be a mismatch nightmare. The one play I didn't like was when he stepped out of bounds instead of running over or through the defender. Dude, you only outweigh them by 80 lbs! Take it to them. Pretty soon, they'll start doing the Ole', & you can pass right by...lol!

 

[ilykdrama]

He's not getting cut.

53 for sure. Won't even sniff ANYONE'S practice squad, let alone ours.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

with witten in his final year(s), it would be insane to release Rico. saves us at least a 2nd round pick in 2018. another year of development, he should be good to go.

could someone please compare Rico's blocking to Escobar's blocking in his rookie/2nd year?

the guy tries hard as shown in the special teams play.

as someone mentioned, get him ready for a couple plays so he can add value early in the season. it could be roll-out. it could be a goal line play or 2.

also what would it be like to play Rico on the outside in a 10 package. what would the D do?

Witten got a 4 year extension.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017

 

[waldoputty]

Witten got a 4 year extension.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017

right, but how many do we think he would stay for.
the contract looked like a salary cap manipulation tool.

 

[dallasdave]

right, but how many do we think he would stay for.
the contract looked like a salary cap manipulation tool.

Jason will be around a lttle while longer ,but it's time to work Rico in the game plan.

 

[casmith07]

Lol, the route was atrocious? What are you even basing that on?

I'm basing on the fact that he started off the line and basically just ran from the left side of the field to the right with no cuts, no direction, no actual familiar route from the 0-9 route tree.

Anything else? Or do you want to try my football knowledge again and fail?

 

[Them]

...What a great catch by Rico....that was a great throw by Moore also!...

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I'm basing on the fact that he started off the line and basically just ran from the left side of the field to the right with no cuts, no direction, no actual familiar route from the 0-9 route tree.

Anything else? Or do you want to try my football knowledge again and fail?

Look again he adjusted his route through the chaff.

 

[mattjames2010]

He's still a year away from being a starter - but he's coming along nicely.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Heres the thing.

Swaim is really good at setting the edge and Zeke is a back that will benefit greatly from a guy like that.

Wittens blocking isn't what it was so we really need a guy who can set the edge in our run game.

Rico definitely has the talent to be that guy as well but right now some of the stuff still looks unnatural to him.


2 to 3 years from now they should really have something with Rico but they have 4 weeks to really ramp up his progression.

Find a handful of things he is good at and use him in those situations.

It looks like he can get up and get a football and he can chew up yards quick so drag routes and naked boot legs should be good. You would also think he could dominate the seems downfield like Gronk.

I have a hard time saying what Swaim is good at when he's only played 15 games in 2 years.I don't see how this team can justify bringing 4 tight ends. We know Witten's job is safe......Hanna to my knowledge they love as Witten's backup. That's why I assume its between Swaim and Gathers....

 

[TheCount]

I'm basing on the fact that he started off the line and basically just ran from the left side of the field to the right with no cuts, no direction, no actual familiar route from the 0-9 route tree.

Anything else? Or do you want to try my football knowledge again and fail?

You're letting your ego get the better of you.

"Atrocious" is a strong word, let's hope his coaches are more objective than you are.

 

[tyke1doe]

Let the hype begin, er, continue.

 

[sbark]

Witten got a 4 year extension.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2017

but if i understood from analysis........its a contract that makes it easy for Dallas to say no mas'---very little Guar money I beleive?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

but if i understood from analysis........its a contract that makes it easy for Dallas to say no mas'---very little Guar money I beleive?

I imagine it's a year to year deal but next year is not necessarily when he retires as a Cowboy.

 

[Hardline]

If this team wasn't so stacked at TE Blake Jarwin would even be a nice addition.
That kid is going to be on some teams active roster very soon.