Video: Mort thinks Cowboys get a quick slot WR

[Doomsday101]

well I can let you know he was a stud all year and shook people like crazy with his route running abilities & has a great set of hands.. It would be pretty exciting if we drafted Ship, but you calling Ogletree a slouch like it and that Romo can make a nobody like him into something.. Romo isn't the reason Ogletree made this team, the dude worked his butt off and when given the chance always came in and took advantage of the few opportunities he had. Trust me, he will get better and better. Can't wait to see what Ogletree has to offer in 2010

Shipley is a darn good player. He has been a big part of Texas success even when Colt was injured vs Bama Shipley still had 122 yards and 2 TD. He has been a good return man for Texas and also is the holder on extra points and has made some big 4th down plays from the holder spot to convert 1st downs. Main thing is when the pressure is on Shipley has done the job, I have seen some of the other WR in this draft put up good numbers but when the chips were down could not come up with the big play.

 

[Four]

I don't know anything about college players, but if any of these guys isn't one hell of a returner as well as a quick slot guy I don't want him.

We need a great return guy who can also contribute to the offense.

 

[big dog cowboy]

if any of these guys isn't one hell of a returner

My general feeling about drafting any WR.

 

[CATCH17]

I just dont see how you can justify taking Jacoby Ford in the 2nd if guys like D.Williams or Gilyard are still on board.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I'm on the fence on Shipley. I can't remember watching a Texas game (and there have been quite a few the last two years) where this guy did not come through. He was an absolute playmaker in college, even when the stakes were the highest.

Some team is going to get one heck of a player when they draft him, but I just don't know if he fits what Dallas needs. Too similar to what we already have with Crayton.

 

[Hostile]

I think so too and his name is Dexter McCluster in the 2nd round. This Draft is going to focus on the Offense and Special Teams Return games and he fills both needs.

 

[CATCH17]

I'm on the fence on Shipley. I can't remember watching a Texas game (and there have been quite a few the last two years) where this guy did not come through. He was an absolute playmaker in college, even when the stakes were the highest.

Some team is going to get one heck of a player when they draft him, but I just don't know if he fits what Dallas needs. Too similar to what we already have with Crayton.

I dont see him like Crayton at all other than both will be playing at there highest level in the slot.


And he definetely fits here because of his ability to play 4 different positions.

The guy also has hands and can do some great things posession wise.


We have so many weapons on offense that a guy like Shipley will just get lost and make a lot of plays for us.

 

[johnnyd]

A quick slot receiver makes sense. Alot of teams are looking for that Wes Welker type who can get open quick underneath and move the chains. I would be all for the Cowboys adding a player like that to the mix.

i agree , this teams needs a home run reciver from the slot . i really wanted mike wallace last yeat .. sign me up for any of the guy's being mentioned here but if i had my choice i take gilyard

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

I dont see him like Crayton at all other than both will be playing at there highest level in the slot.


And he definetely fits here because of his ability to play 4 different positions.

The guy also has hands and can do some great things posession wise.


We have so many weapons on offense that a guy like Shipley will just get lost and make a lot of plays for us.

You might be right. The guy was an unbelievable player for UT and ridiculously clutch, no matter the stage.

 

[CATCH17]

I think so too and his name is Dexter McCluster in the 2nd round. This Draft is going to focus on the Offense and Special Teams Return games and he fills both needs.

You think Jerrys been getting info about this guy from Houston Nutt?

 

[Hostile]

You think Jerrys been getting info about this guy from Houston Nutt?

No, from his coaches and scouts.

 

[Alexander]

I just have a gut feeling McCluster will be a Cowboy.

According to one of the podcasts from the official site, Jerry Jones was particularly interested in how fast McCluster ran at the Combine.

I don't know how he would be used, but I think we are interested.

 

[Alexander]

I think so too and his name is Dexter McCluster in the 2nd round. This Draft is going to focus on the Offense and Special Teams Return games and he fills both needs.

The only issue is that he is not all that experienced in special teams, despite all of these reports that he is a fit there. Mississippi just never used him that way very much. He had a grand total of eight punt returns and nineteen kick returns in four seasons at Ole Miss.

If special teams is the primary concern, then players like Gilyard are far more experienced.

 

[Hostile]

The only issue is that he is not all that experienced in special teams, despite all of these reports that he is a fit there. Mississippi just never used him that way very much. He had a grand total of eight punt returns and nineteen kick returns in four seasons at Ole Miss.

If special teams is the primary concern, then players like Gilyard are far more experienced.

So is Felix Jones, but that hasn't worked like we hoped. McCluster is a straight ahead runner with shiftiness and speed. If scouts envision him as a return threat, there is probably a reason for it.

His versatility is a main reason why he would be more coveted than Gilyard. I like Gilyard and Ford, but this guy fits here better, IMO.

 

[Gaede]

I think so too and his name is Dexter McCluster in the 2nd round. This Draft is going to focus on the Offense and Special Teams Return games and he fills both needs.

Agreed. I think we're definitely looking at McCluster in the second; he's the exact type of guy our scouts love...Tough, good kid, can contribute in multiple ways.

If we miss him though (which I think is gonna happen), I think Roberts, Sanders, and Gilyard will be targeted in the following rounds

 

[Chocolate Lab]

The last guy we took who made huge plays every time he touched the ball in the SEC despite average combine speed and concerns about being too small has worked out pretty well for us.

 

[Oh_Canada]

Yes i didn’t studder. Not comment on the two current players you mentioned. Sure the offense put up alot of yards but not points. The offense desperately needs speed at WR. If Romo can do something with a nobody like O-Tree...just imagine a REAL WR? Or if Romo can use a slow Crayton, imagine someone like Shipley in the slot? Also, next season defenses will have an answer for Austin. He won’t run wild like he did, you need someone in the slot to open up stuff. And if Austin gets hurt...you want (you know who) and Crayton as your starting WRs??? Yes...the Cowboys need to be desperate.

I agree....if it wasn't for Romo running around buying time, the offense would have been much closer to the bottom. The WR's on this team are grossly overrated.

 

[Alexander]

So is Felix Jones, but that hasn't worked like we hoped. McCluster is a straight ahead runner with shiftiness and speed. If scouts envision him as a return threat, there is probably a reason for it.

His versatility is a main reason why he would be more coveted than Gilyard. I like Gilyard and Ford, but this guy fits here better, IMO.

It is all nice to have versatility. Eventually at the end of the day, he has to be used however. We have had a hard enough time getting carries for our two backup tailbacks and receptions for second string tight end. Adding a jack-of-all-trades master of none type leads me to wonder what bang for the buck would be received.

If he were more experienced with special teams, I would feel much better about the prospects of adding him. Even Felix Jones was more experienced, yet struggled fielding punts when we tried. There is no assurance McCluster would be any better. Then you are stuck with a second/third round choice who might be limited in what they can contribute.

Gilyard and Ford could grow into being starting WRs eventually. What would McCluster's eventual niche be? He's not going to be a starting running back ever in this league. He might end up being a Metcalf/Gerald McNeil/Reggie Langhorne type.

I am not completely against the idea, I just need to be convinced he not only would be used appropriately, but that he could also contribute enough in a meaningful way to justify the second or third round choice he would likely cost.

 

[jobberone]

I like McCluster in the second.

 

[JBS]

I would be absolutely thilled with Mccluster, however, if you are talking WR AND return man isn't Ford the better return guy?