TLH: Why You Should Be Optimistic About Gavin Escobar

[NeonDeion21]

After following the Cowboys for years and spending many hours a week watching tape and writing about the team, I feel as if I am beginning to get a pretty good understanding of each player on the roster. I know their strengths, weakness, and future upside. And for the most part, I have a solid opinion on each and every player on the roster. But Gavin Escobar intrigues me and many fellow Cowboy supporters. The Cowboys used a valuable second round pick on a player who is now backing up a future Hall of Famer and only caught nine passes all year. Should this discourage you or did you see anything in 2013 that gives you hope?

As I like to do with any prospect before I scout him, I like to see how he measures out physically when compared to some of his peers so that I have some idea of what to expect. Here is a list of current NFL tight ends who physically compare to Gavin Escobar:



Out of that group, Escobar reminds me the most of Kyle Rudolph in terms of play-style. But as you can see, Escobar isn’t going to run away from many defenders, but what he can do is beat you with his size and I will show you how he does that. What I have noticed about Escobar is that he is such a natural receiver when thrown to. He makes plays on the ball as if he is a wide receiver. Take a quick look at some of these catches:




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[bark]

I think this guy can help. I'm anxious to see him used more

 

[TrailBlazer]

He reminds me a lot of Julius Thomas. I've made the comparison before, mostly bc Thomas CANNOT block worth a flip. But I saw flashes from Escobar when he was given chances. Not giving up on him yet.

 

[Questfor6]

I think measurable wise he and Fauria are about even in size and all he did last year was catch TD's. I think he caught 7 or 8 which would be great production next season for a backup TE

 

[DandyDon1722]

He reminds me a lot of Julius Thomas. I've made the comparison before, mostly bc Thomas CANNOT block worth a flip. But I saw flashes from Escobar when he was given chances. Not giving up on him yet.

I agree so why in the world don't we put him in positions to be Julius Thomas. Has he ever lined up in the slot and taken advantage of match-ups? I'm just asking because I can't ever remember seeing him split outside in any formation. I'm probably wrong and somebody will show me he has but to say he's been under-used is an under-statement.

 

[Future]

I think measurable wise he and Fauria are about even in size and all he did last year was catch TD's. I think he caught 7 or 8 which would be great production next season for a backup TE

There's no reason Esco couldn't have done the same thing. People are going to compare those two last year, and that isn't fair to Esco. There really isn't much he can do if they don't throw him the ball.

This guy has the potential to be an absolute star, I just hope they don't hodl him back again next year.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Escobar has a high ceiling. Why wouldn't we be optimistic?