The Best Group of Receivers Since 2006

MichaelWinicki

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Vela mentioned this in one of his blogs...

"For the first time in his career, Dez Bryant is a certain option heading into a season. With Austin and Witten healthy again, the Cowboys may have their most potent receiving trio since Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn and Witten featured way back in 2006."

I hadn't really thought about it, but I think he's right.
 

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Vela mentioned this in one of his blogs...

"For the first time in his career, Dez Bryant is a certain option heading into a season. With Austin and Witten healthy again, the Cowboys may have their most potent receiving trio since Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn and Witten featured way back in 2006."

I hadn't really thought about it, but I think he's right.

I think its the deepest I've seen for quite awhile looking at the overall group.
 

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Vela mentioned this in one of his blogs...

"For the first time in his career, Dez Bryant is a certain option heading into a season. With Austin and Witten healthy again, the Cowboys may have their most potent receiving trio since Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn and Witten featured way back in 2006."

I hadn't really thought about it, but I think he's right.

This could be best offense in franchise history. Dez is going to have best season ever. 90 catches, 1700 yds and 20 TDs
 

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I think its the deepest I've seen for quite awhile looking at the overall group.

Yeah, it is deep. Williams really is a talented guy and I like what Harris and Beasley have to offer as well.

If Williams plays up to his potential and Dez and Austin play well, it is going to be a dizzying display this offense puts on. Plus, with what I sincerely believe is going to be an improved running game and with Dunbar playing Charlie Garner for Callihan, I honestly expect a top flight offense.
 

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Vela mentioned this in one of his blogs...

"For the first time in his career, Dez Bryant is a certain option heading into a season. With Austin and Witten healthy again, the Cowboys may have their most potent receiving trio since Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn and Witten featured way back in 2006."

I hadn't really thought about it, but I think he's right.

Yet we are talking about the Cowboys running the ball more successfully this year behind that improved line. I like the balance and direction Garrett is leading this offense.
 

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Vela mentioned this in one of his blogs...

"For the first time in his career, Dez Bryant is a certain option heading into a season. With Austin and Witten healthy again, the Cowboys may have their most potent receiving trio since Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn and Witten featured way back in 2006."

I hadn't really thought about it, but I think he's right.

That group with Laurent Robinson was pretty formidable.
 

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I would put this group ahead of the 2006 group, Owens and Glenn were no doubt a great one two punch, but both were at the tailend of their careers. The depth behind them was crayton and hurd, I think there is more upside with williams and beasley. Though have to say Crayton was always an undervalued player. Witten is a bit older, but is still one of the best tes in the league. Gotta like the Hanna Escobar combo better than Fasano.
 

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points.

points, points, points, points, points.

that's all that matters.

if they get 'em by throwing to the tackles, i won't care.
 

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Yet we are talking about the Cowboys running the ball more successfully this year behind that improved line. I like the balance and direction Garrett is leading this offense.

Poignant. And true.

This team could go places...
 

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Yet we are talking about the Cowboys running the ball more successfully this year behind that improved line. I like the balance and direction Garrett is leading this offense.

Should be way better. I'll go out on a limb and say in the top half of the league which is a fair piece to go.
 

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I would put this group ahead of the 2006 group, Owens and Glenn were no doubt a great one two punch, but both were at the tailend of their careers. The depth behind them was crayton and hurd, I think there is more upside with williams and beasley. Though have to say Crayton was always an undervalued player. Witten is a bit older, but is still one of the best tes in the league. Gotta like the Hanna Escobar combo better than Fasano.

Why people continue to put Beasley ahead of Harris just amazes me.
 

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Romos' Passer Rating to Witten + Top 2 WR Targeted

2006
Owens 61 of 104 845 9 3 101.6
Glenn 43 of 70 672 3 5 77.8
Witten 43 of 58 527 1 1 100.3
TOTALS: 147 of 232 2044 13 9 94.1

2007
Owens 81 of 141 1355 15 9 98.9
Witten 96 of 141 1145 7 3 100.3
Crayton 49 of 79 692 7 3 104.0
TOTALS: 226 of 361 3192 29 15 100.6

2008
Owens 56 of 115 905 9 7 76.2
Witten 74 of 104 896 4 3 98.1
Crayton 31 of 50 456 4 0 118.4
TOTALS: 161 of 269 2257 17 10 92.5

2009
Witten 94 of 123 1030 2 3 95.9
Austin 81 of 121 1320 11 2 126.7
Williams 38 of 86 596 7 1 90.1
TOTALS: 213 of 330 2946 20 6 105.7

2011
Witten 72 of 101 877 5 2 105.9
Bryant 57 of 92 866 9 3 112.0
Robinson 53 of 79 853 11 2 132.0
TOTALS: 182 of 272 2596 25 7 117.5

2012
Bryant 92 of 137 1382 12 2 123.2
Austin 66 of 115 943 6 4 87.0
Witten 106 of 142 991 2 3 89.3
TOTALS: 264 of 394 3316 20 9 100.0
 

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points.

points, points, points, points, points.

that's all that matters.

if they get 'em by throwing to the tackles, i won't care.

This. I'm hoping the change in playcallers helps with this as well.
 

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Yet we are talking about the Cowboys running the ball more successfully this year behind that improved line. I like the balance and direction Garrett is leading this offense.

I really hope Garrett's role is significantly diminished. We've seen what he is as an OC. Middle of the pack. Let him try being a HC.
 

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Let's see if:

Austin can stay healthy
Dez can be consistent
Williams lives up to the hype (1 catch?)


This team has a tendency of hyping up players.
 

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Why people continue to put Beasley ahead of Harris just amazes me.

I do think Harris is a better all around player, but Beasley brings a different dynamic to the offense that Harris cannot. Ive been impressed with how Beasley finds the open holes in the defense and the niche role he plays could be more valuable in certain packages.
 
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