We have shown almost no interest in TE's during the draft process

[darthseinfeld]

Out of the offical 30, Dallas Days and private workouts we have looked at two. David Wells whom Bruger has as a 6th rounder and Raymond Epps whom Bruger has as a UDFA.

If we are changing our draft plan ( and I really hope we arent) I dont know if we are prepared

 

[BermyStar]

There is a thread on here about SJ on The Fan. He said this doesn't change the draft plan.

 

[darthseinfeld]

There is a thread on here about SJ on The Fan. He said this doesn't change the draft plan.

Good. I mean we are in a bind but I don't want to see them blow up a whole offseason of preparation

 

[Aven8]

My hope is they are waiting to unleash Rico. But I bet I'm wrong. I'm just stoked to see him hopefully finally get to play.

 

[CPanther95]

They have been trying to get Witten's successor for years. If his "sudden" retirement screws up their draft plan, they have their heads up their butts.

They should have either been targeting TE already, or be comfortable with one of TEs already on the roster stepping in.

 

[LucaBrasi]

Jones and Son leave no stone unturned

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Witten’s abilities as a blocker were rapidly declining and there are tight ends on the roster who could replace his production in the passing game.

 

[kumizi]

Everyone reporting on this says the Cowboys did not plan for Witten to retire.

Stephen can spin it however he wants. They are in serious scramble mode right now. Jarwin, Swaim, and Rico are not starters at this point in their careers. Jawrin played like 3 snaps last year.

 

[dwreck27]

Wonder if anyone can be lodged away via a trade??

 

[Blackspider214]

They have 3 guys behind him waiting for their shot. Why would we be spending more resources in the draft to have a 4th guy? Makes no sense. I am quite sure Dallas knew this day was coming.

 

[Blackspider214]

Everyone reporting on this says the Cowboys did not plan for Witten to retire.

Stephen can spin it however he wants. They are in serious scramble mode right now. Jarwin, Swaim, and Rico are not starters at this point in their careers. Jawrin played like 3 snaps last year.

You have no clue if they are starters because they never got on the field because Witten would get every snap no matter what. No idea how people can't comprehend this logic. As long as Witten was here, any guy behind him would never get a legit shot. You can't grow as a player with limited to no reps.

 

[gmoney112]

Question is how many do we take into camp?

Thinking two picks and a round of UDFA.

Funny thing is, I'm sure the Cowbots knew he was at least thinking about, so theyve probably done more diligence on these TEs more than we thought.

I wouldn't be too surprised if we took a TE today.

 

[kumizi]

They have 3 guys behind him waiting for their shot. Why would we be spending more resources in the draft to have a 4th guy? Makes no sense. I am quite sure Dallas knew this day was coming.

LOL

Jarwin and Gathers have a grand total of less than 5 snaps in the NFL

 

[visionary]

Witten and Ware are the only 2 players from the recent bunch that deserve to be in the ROH

Witten was hanging on hoping for a SB
He finally realizes what only CZ homers don't

We're not winning a SB as long as the red headed clapping clown is our leader

 

[Kaiser]

Everyone reporting on this says the Cowboys did not plan for Witten to retire.

The reporting is that they didn't know it was coming until recently. That is different than failing to plan for it. They have been planning for it a while by having Rico on the roster for two years and giving Jarwin a roster spot for most of last year so he wouldn't be signed off the practice squad.

They also were fine letting James Hanna medically retire after knowing Witten was likely gone, so clearly they are comfortable with what they have.

 

[kumizi]

You have no clue if they are starters because they never got on the field because Witten would get every snap no matter what. No idea how people can't comprehend this logic. As long as Witten was here, any guy behind him would never get a legit shot. You can't grow as a player with limited to no reps.

and you have no clue if they are starters because they've never played

no idea how people can't grasp this simple concept

 

[RS12]

 

[Kaiser]

LOL

Jarwin and Gathers have a grand total of less than 5 snaps in the NFL

Ron Leary had zero when he became a starter for Dallas.

 

[Doomsday]

This team is so reactionary, it is frustrating.

 

[kumizi]

Ron Leary had zero when he became a starter for Dallas.

in that case, let's sign a bunch of guys off the street with 0 snaps. they'll turn into starters.

Leary was a rookie. That's like saying Zeke had 0 starts.

Stephen just said last week that Rico is a work in progress. You dudes are really ready to give Blake Jarwin 80% of TE snaps this year?