Wade's quote re Hurd

[sago1]

Below is from the SA newspaper. Sure looks to me like Hurd has solidified a position on the Cowboys so long as he continues to play well. Since TO gave Hurd a lot of help in his rookie season, he must be pleased to see his time wasn't wasted and that Hurd continues to work hard and get better. BTW: On DCFanatic tonight they discussed the fact Hurd had been sent in to replace Terry Glenn when he got hurt rather then Crayton. Apparently Hurd's build along with his speed and hands make him a certain kind of WR who can play the WR position Glenn plays whereas Crayton's build makes him a better slot WR. Go listen to DCFanatic for better understanding.

Coach praises Hurd: Phillips envisions receiver Sam Hurd, a Brackenridge graduate, being more than a special-teams performer this season.
“Sam has been a good special-teams guy for this team, but we have some high hopes for him as a receiver,” Phillips said. “He's done a lot of good things in (offseason workouts). Even when Terry (Glenn) went out today, he made a nice catch in traffic, and he's continually done that.”
Hurd had five receptions as a rookie last season for 75 yards. He also finished with 16 special-teams tackles.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Hurd does show some good hands and he puts his body in perfect position to protect the football just before contact with the defesive back.

 

[rathalarge]

Crayton most likely will continue in the slot where he is better than most teams' third corner, and possibly creating mismatch problems for defenses.

 

[Vintage]

I just hope someone out of the Crayton, Hurd, Austin, Stanback can develop into a legitimate starting WR.

I think Crayton makes a nice #3 and perhaps that's where we can best utilize his talents.

But it would be nice if we hit on one of the Austin, Hurd, Stanback trio in becoming a #2 WR. And if one of them could be a solid #4, we'd be set at the 2-4 and not nearly as questionable in the immediate future, outside of the #1 WR position.

Edit: I think Austin could develop into a nice #4 WR. Crayton would remain the #3. And if we could get one of the Stanback/Hurd to develop into a #2 WR, we'd be pretty set outside of a future #1. I don't think we are as bad off at WR in the near future as we are at CB. I think Austin stands a legitimate chance of being a solid #4 WR. And if he doesn't, I'd bet almost anything Stanback or Hurd does. Crayton at #3 seems given. And Hurd/Stanback as a #2 is questionable, but Hurd has shown some nice traits and Ireland and co. are high on Stanback.

 

[HighTechDave]

I like our young receiving corp, very promising. Austin is the one i'm watching, after last years speed he showed

 

[YosemiteSam]

It was said last year that Crayton is the third receiver and would NOT make the transition to a starting wide out.

 

[Doomsday101]

It was said last year that Crayton is the third receiver and would NOT make the transition to a starting wide out.

New year and new staff.

 

[juck]

Hurd will be the starter next to T.O. cause Glenn will not make it thru another season.

 

[dogunwo]

Hurd will be the starter next to T.O. cause Glenn will not make it thru another season.

What makes you so sure?????? They are going to give Glenn every chance to get healthy considering the money they just paid him.

 

[HighTechDave]

of all the receivers, which ones are better suited to run post patterns? That person has my vote.

 

[sacase]

It was said last year that Crayton is the third receiver and would NOT make the transition to a starting wide out.

I think that is not because he doesn't have the ability rather he has a specific role as the #3 reciever he would have to learn the position again. Where are Hurd knows them all and he can back up anyone. So it is much easier to have one person who is back filling rather than having two people to back fill.

That being said I think Hurd has a decent chance to develope into a good reciever.

 

[GlitzCowboy]

Hurd will be the starter next to T.O. cause Glenn will not make it thru another season.

 

[carphalen5150]

I like Hurd, but I hope he can tighten up his route running. The smoothness in the route was just not there, but then I may be comparing him to Glenn who runs as good a routes as any WR in the league.

 

[CATCH17]

Hurds my guy and what he was able to do at his age last year really excites me.

He even got respect from Parcells and that doesnt come around very often.

I think Hurd is a guy that can develop into a future starter for this team. I really do.

 

[YosemiteSam]

New year and new staff.

but same outcome.

 

[Doomsday101]

but same outcome.

Will see, I think Crayton is capable of more than just a #3 WR.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I think that is not because he doesn't have the ability rather he has a specific role as the #3 reciever he would have to learn the position again. Where are Hurd knows them all and he can back up anyone. So it is much easier to have one person who is back filling rather than having two people to back fill.

That being said I think Hurd has a decent chance to develope into a good reciever.

Well, if you can't learn a different position, you have no business being a #1 or #2.

As for Hurd, I was liking Austin better. I seem to be in the wrong thus far. Hurd seems to be owning out there. If that is the case, I'm very excited as Hurd maybe a real deal to be the first replacement WR once either TO or Glenn leaves/retires. I doubt we have both replacements already.

 

[carphalen5150]

Hurds my guy and what he was able to do at his age last year really excites me.

He caught 5 balls and played special teams...

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Good for Sam. I still think his ceiling is limited (and Austin's a lot higher), but he a super-hard worker, and you pull for those guys.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Will see, I think Crayton is capable of more than just a #3 WR.

Not if he has trouble learning more than one position which seems to be the consensus right now.