Role Call: Anthony Smith has rare combo of size and speed

[starfrombirth]

~What he has going for him is the combination of size and speed. The Cowboys have a few receivers with his height of 6-2, and they have some speedsters like him as well, but not many that possess both qualities.~ DallasCowboys.com

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/role-call-anthony-smith-has-rare-combo-of-size-and-speed

I know that we have drafted some receivers here with a ton of speed in the past, but I don't think any have been built like him. He's solid, not DK Metcalk solid, but still solid. He's my pet cat. Don't mistake me. I'm a big fan of Flournoy, but wouldn't it be nice to have a speedster that can take the top off and not feel like he's going to be crushed like a soda can when he gets hit? Anyways.... y'all's thoughts?

 

[JW82]

I would like that last wr of the group to have a special trait like height or speed. They rarely become serious contributors but we're always hoping we find a miles austin in the bunch.

 

[fivetwos]

Yep, we often find some hidden gem that the rest of the league missed.

If I had a nickel for every Anthony Smith I’ve heard of, I’d have like a dollar forty five or so,

 

[big dog cowboy]

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/anthony-smith/3200534d-4903-8569-79e8-f6b4e9cff810

Basically carried a FA grade into the draft. Needs work on the route tree and fix his drops issue. Given the depth ahead of him he will be a PS guy this year with a chance at the 53 next year.

 

[Kwyn]

We have twelve WRs currently

WR4-WR5 was his projection so he has some work to do to even make the team.

Anthony Smith - Big fast vertical

This is the first level, unproven, group he is competing against at the outset.

• Traeshon Holden - Big physical possession
• Camden Brown - Big physical red zone and contested ball
• Jordan Hudson - Big physical possession
• Denzel Mims - Big fast vertical
• Tyler Johnson - Physical possession

If he finishes camp up better than all of them, he has to beat out two of these three

• Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Big fast vertical
• Johnathan Mingo - Big physical possession
• Kavontae Turpin - Fast versatile elusive gadget

Two of those become WR4 and WR5 to join the top three

• Pickens - Big physical downfield contested ball
• Lamb - Big, versatile YAC
• Fluornoy - Physical fast contested ball

Smiths biggest completion are guys who do the same thing like Valdez-Scantling and Denzel Mims. He may have an advantage because he’s younger, has contract leverage with a rookie deal, has some guaranteed money and has a draft pick cost on him.

 

[RS12]

Intriguing pick. Will be watching to see how he does pre season. Hope sees his share of playing time.

 

[shabazz]

The Pride of ECU will be receiver #3 by the end of the season.




If im wrong let us never bring this up again.....plus I never said which season nor with what team

 

[kskboys]

I like Flo better.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Smiths biggest completion are guys who do the same thing like Valdez-Scantling and Denzel Mims. He may have an advantage because he’s younger, has contract leverage with a rookie deal, has some guaranteed money and has a draft pick cost on him.

We know what MVS is, and as much as I liked Mims in his draft, there's a reason he's never done anything at the NFL level.

Unless Smith can't shake the drops or his speed doesn't show up, I bet he has a very good chance.

 

[Praxit]

..its all paper tigers right now. When its game time, then separation begins.

 

[MarcusRock]

I like Flo better.

Oh, you would, wouldn't you?

Kiss my grits!

 

[LouBrown]

Smith will go to the practice squad. Almost doesn't matter what he does in camp.

He's also a 4.4 guy, not a 4.3 guy. It's not like he's a unicorn. He would have been, what, the 12th fastest 40 at the combine?

 

[Kwyn]

I like Flo better.

Smith isn’t competing against Fluornoy. He’s competing with MVS and Mims as they have similar skill sets.

 

[Kwyn]

 

[shabazz]

He's also a 4.4 guy, not a 4.3 guy. It's not like he's a unicorn. He would have been, what, the 12th fastest 40 at the combine?

Later interviews will reveal that he was sandbagging to get on the Cowboys.....he knew what they like.

 

[shabazz]

I like Flo better.

Sometimes Aunt Flo arriving is extremely appreciated and relieving in certain situations.

 

[Hypotenoose]

The Pride of ECU will be receiver #3 by the end of the season.




If im wrong let us never bring this up again.....plus I never said which season nor with what team

Excellent disclaimer suite.

 

[Kwyn]

Smith will go to the practice squad. Almost doesn't matter what he does in camp.

He's also a 4.4 guy, not a 4.3 guy. It's not like he's a unicorn. He would have been, what, the 12th fastest 40 at the combine?

Not so sure about that. If they keep six I think he definitely makes it

If it’s five, which is what they carried last year, it’s more debatable but I still think he has an inside track

It could just come down to what the top four lack and the team needs to find from the other eight candidates

Essentially the WR skill sets that they have to choose from are

• fast/vertical threat
• possession/contested ball

There are only three who combine the fast and vertical threat skillet. MVS, Mims and Smith.

Smith is younger (24 vs 28 and 31), on a controlled rookie contract and will play special teams

MVS is a veteran and has a book, but he doesn’t play special teams. I think he’s actually the longshot.

So, I think it comes down to Smith or Mims.

• Pickens - Big physical downfield contested ball
• Lamb - Big, versatile YAC
• Fluornoy - Physical fast contested ball
• Kavontae Turpin - Fast versatile elusive gadget - Returner
• WR5
  • Fast and vertical threat
    • -or-
  • Possession / contested ball

Looking at what we have, I think they go with one of the fast downfield threat guys.

 

[jazzcat22]

Will be a player to watch in TC and PS games. But too much depth at WR. Unless they keep 6 WR's and he truly out plays and Scantling and possibly even Mims.
He could compete with Holden for a spot if 1 of the 2 above do not make the team.
Unless Mingo gets injured again. That may open up some opportunities.

 

[Whyjerry]

Yep, we often find some hidden gem that the rest of the league missed.

If I had a nickel for every Anthony Smith I’ve heard of, I’d have like a dollar forty five or so,

Exactly!