Schefter: We Just Signed Allen Rossum! Released Cletis

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stasheroo;3014916 said:
Maybe as a #4 receiver, not as a #2. I don't "hate" him for being what he is - average. I more "hate" the fact that having an average receiver at #2 is often-times a detriment to the passing game.

He'd be a solid #3 for just about any team in football, which is probably what he'll become here now. He runs good routes and has good hands, and he makes YAC. He also gets 1st downs at a high rate.

He's on a pace to catch about 45-50 balls this yr, and thats with the probs Romo had the first month of the season.

He's a small school QB drafted in the 7th rd, who turned him self into a solid NFL contributor. I've always liked him. We need more players like that.
 

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dbair1967;3014926 said:
He'd be a solid #3 for just about any team in football, which is probably what he'll become here now. He runs good routes and has good hands, and he makes YAC. He also gets 1st downs at a high rate.

He's on a pace to catch about 45-50 balls this yr, and thats with the probs Romo had the first month of the season.

He's a small school QB drafted in the 7th rd, who turned him self into a solid NFL contributor. I've always liked him. We need more players like that.

Let's just say I don't hold him in quite as high regard as you do.

I will agree that he's a 7th round success story and a solid contributor.

I like him better as this team's #3, slot receiver.
 

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elcocinero;3014434 said:
You will be missed Cletis.

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I was so close to making an identical post, but something stopped me and asked me to look through the thread first.

Darn you!:p:
 

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Well, here's hoping I am wrong. Not really all that excited about this pickup.
 

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Hoofbite;3014660 said:
Not having something and not using your best player are totally different.

Newman is more than capable at returning punts and Felix should be returning kicks.

Its knee jerk because its uncharacteristic of Crayton to drop the punts which means he's probably not going to do it as often as replacing him would suggest.

I just think its a cruddy move. I don't think Rossum will do any better than Newman or Felix would. Of course, now that I say that the guy will probably score ever week on returns.

we need to keep the bubble wrap on T New and Felix for their true skill positions..............

Crayton is decent slot guy no part of him is a PR
 

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AsthmaField;3014694 said:
KO is perfect for a slot receiver with his build and his quickness. He showed in the preseason that Romo can trust him.

Please everyone...enough of the annointing oil for guys who show something in the preseason. Hurd has been preseason MVP for 4 yrs and has 1 real TD to show for it...
 

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jacks1;3014979 said:
Please everyone...enough of the annointing oil for guys who show something in the preseason. Hurd has been preseason MVP for 4 yrs and has 1 real TD to show for it...

Carp is a pre-season Hall Of Famer. :D
 

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Chris in SoCal;3014862 said:
assuming everyone is healthy, my guess for the inactive list is:
1. Stephen McGee QB
2. Kevin Ogletree WR
3. Montrae Holland G
4. Duke Preston C
5. Pat McQuistan T
6. Curtis Johnson or Victor Butler OLB
7. Jason Williams ILB
8. Ken Hamlin S (wishful thinking)

you guys are right, tough to pick the 45 active, especially when we now have 5 spots dedicated to Special Teamers.

Mike Hamlin will definitely be on the list just coming off injury.
 

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Hostile;3014955 said:
Well, here's hoping I am wrong. Not really all that excited about this pickup.

He's gotta be better than Crayton so thats all we need to know.

A 15 to 20 yard return may happen once every 2 or 3 games now.
 

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CATCH17;3015068 said:
He's gotta be better than Crayton so thats all we need to know.

A 15 to 20 yard return may happen once every 2 or 3 games now.

Yeah, it's not like the bar's been set too high...

:rolleyes:
 

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CATCH17;3015068 said:
He's gotta be better than Crayton so thats all we need to know.

A 15 to 20 yard return may happen once every 2 or 3 games now.

stasheroo;3015073 said:
Yeah, it's not like the bar's been set too high...

:rolleyes:

FWIW Crayton is averaging more per return.
 

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Hostile;3014955 said:
Well, here's hoping I am wrong. Not really all that excited about this pickup.

I'm not either, guess we'll see how it works. Maybe he will surprise us.

I had forgot the connection to DeCamillis, if he really was behind this it may work out ok.

LIke I said previously, if he catches them all and makes positive yards I'm fine with it, because I believe taking that responsibility away from Crayton may help improve him in the passing offense. They can have him devote almost all his practice time on offense now.
 

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Hoofbite;3015151 said:
FWIW Crayton is averaging more per return.

Let's give Rossum 5 games with the same special teams and then compare numbers.

That sound fair?
 

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stasheroo;3015159 said:
Let's give Rossum 5 games with the same special teams and then compare numbers.

That sound fair?

I don't even really care if he doesn't average more yards than Crayton.

Just catch the ball and give me some big play potential.

With Crayton there is never ever a shot of him out doing his average.
 

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dbair1967;3015153 said:
I'm not either, guess we'll see how it works. Maybe he will surprise us.

I had forgot the connection to DeCamillis, if he really was behind this it may work out ok.

LIke I said previously, if he catches them all and makes positive yards I'm fine with it, because I believe taking that responsibility away from Crayton may help improve him in the passing offense. They can have him devote almost all his practice time on offense now.

Did they really have him take a lot of time fielding punts? Dude was a fair catch machine.


Wade: "Hey Pat, head over there and catch a few punts"


Mouth: "Want me to return a few?"


Wade: "Nope, just catch em. Hell, just stand there and see if McBriar can put one on you."


Mouth: "Can't we get a garbage can or something to do that?"


(Pulling Crayton in close so he can whisper)

Wade: "Now how is a trash can gonna call for a fair catch? Come on now, you're better than that. You know we gotta treat each practice like its a game. Practice like you play, right? Now get on over there and get a few reps in."
 
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