The real key to the WR forward strategy

[Melonfeud]

I speak some German. The next time you meet an attractive German girl, try this:
Bobben Ze Knobben Fraulein?

Oh,man! If you only knew, my last live in bride to be was a 6' blonde of Germanic stock (till she called the fuzz down on me) I was never in doubt & just whipped it out& it was on!( whew,gotta luv them blonde haired Frau's)

 

[Bleu Star]

I speak some German. The next time you meet an attractive German girl, try this:
Bobben Ze Knobben Fraulein?

Lachte Meinen Hintern Ab

 

[Verdict]

The only way to really get a top WR is to draft one and not expect big results until his 2nd season. Free agents are over-paid and the ones that are elite and don't have character/injury issues rarely become available.

In general the best mindset to have in the 2018 draft is that you're drafting for 2019. In other words just draft players with the idea in mind that they won't do much as rookies. This approach helps to avoid "reaching" for need but it still makes need (2019 need) part of the decision criteria,

Having said that, I think most early round draft picks can be expected to contribute to some extent.

The Cowboys are in perfect position to draft a WR early. They have 4 legit veteran WRs even without Dez (Hurns, Thompson, Beasley, TWill). That allows the rookie to contribute but not be depended on to start.
Beasley - 1 year remaining on contract
Thompson - 1 year contract
Hurns - 2 year contract
TWill - Not guaranteed for 2019.
Dez - if he stays, he would need to be fantastic in 2018 to have any chance of returning in 2019.

Looking at the issue that way makes it almost certain that wide receiver will be right up there with LB (and maybe even more important) in terms of need going forward.

 

[Macnalty]

How many wrs on the cowboys visits list?

 

[Verdict]

Wonder if the TW foot break drives the priority up a little more.

 

[Macnalty]

Wonder if the TW foot break drives the priority up a little more.

My thoughts exactly

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

I think this team is moving away from the Beasley's and Switzer's of the world, to the Thompson's and Hurns' of the world. Meaning less "horizontal, underneath" WRs, and more "vertical, over the top" WRs. Switzer will always have a role as punt and kickoff returner. But I don't see him or Beasley being big parts of our offense in the future.

 

[Bleu Star]

I think this team is moving away from the Beasley's and Switzer's of the world, to the Thompson's and Hurns' of the world. Meaning less "horizontal, underneath" WRs, and more "vertical, over the top" WRs. Switzer will always have a role as punt and kickoff returner. But I don't see him or Beasley being big parts of our offense in the future.

Interesting take. I have to admit you could definitely be onto something there. It is often difficult to find the shorter guys in coverage in the middle of the field downfield. Taller targets in the slot could definitely be a strategy they're putting into action.