What exactly does OBJ bring to the table?

[D4KADON]

Serious question:

our offense is top in every category since Dak has been back

Lamb Chops has been emerging and I can make a case that OBJ would do nothing for him. He’s already one of the top 10 WRs statistically in the league. Gallup seems to be mending

Noah is a fine WR3 and perhaps if we are lucky Washington may be a serviceable 3 or 4

If they wined and complained about Amaris numbers and his salary, it’s borderline asinine to bring OBJ who would probably demand even more and produce less

this reeks of commercialism and journey sells because most of the guys are settled in and have already produced sales. Obj is just the big name the cowboys just want to add to the name

 

[jazzcat22]

He is a very talented WR. And can bring an element to help other receivers to get open. They will need to account for him and where he is on the field. Not going to double cover them all. And just who do you double cover?

He can also stretch the field and get down field as we seem to lack that at times. This also opens up the run game more.
Stack the box and let receivers one on one, or cover the receivers and they get good runs.

 

[Tabascocat]

At worst, attention away from CD and stacked boxes.

 

[beware_d-ware]

OBJ on two bad wheels is still better than Noah Brown.

 

[Chuck 54]

OBJ on two bad wheels is still better than Noah Brown.

Gallup as well, in my opinion.

 

[88sAndHeartbreak]

Talented depth and a distraction for defenses for the playoffs. Don't expect any big contributions from him.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Why are people still pretending Noah Brown is a good #3. He has dissappeared after a few good games

 

[817Gill]

Why are people still pretending Noah Brown is a good #3. He has dissappeared after a few good games

Noah Brown is a good special teamer with the ability to be a spot starter/personnel package dependent on offense. He is not a dependable WR3 in a day and age where WR3’s are basically starters.

OBJ is a much more effective player if healthy.

 

[big dog cowboy]

this reeks of commercialism and journey sells because most of the guys are settled in and have already produced sales. Obj is just the big name the cowboys just want to add to the name

 

[Sydla]

I think you are taking on the risk for the upside potential. If he's healthy, and can perform even at an adequate level, he gives you another reliable target with potential for huge upside.

If they sign him, I wouldn't expect the dominant OBJ in the past but if he can prove competent, it could free up Lamb and Gallup more.

 

[Cowboys1966]

He is a very talented WR. And can bring an element to help other receivers to get open. They will need to account for him and where he is on the field. Not going to double cover them all. And just who do you double cover?

He can also stretch the field and get down field as we seem to lack that at times. This also opens up the run game more.
Stack the box and let receivers one on one, or cover the receivers and they get good runs.

To be fair we really dont know how fast he is after two acl surgeries to the same knee. He should be signing a prove it one year deal not 2+ year 20m per.

 

[Cowboys1966]

I think you are taking on the risk for the upside potential. If he's healthy, and can perform even at an adequate level, he gives you another reliable target with potential for huge upside.

If they sign him, I wouldn't expect the dominant OBJ in the past but if he can prove competent, it could free up Lamb and Gallup more.

Yea I would do it but only if we can get out of deal after next year without a ton of dead money.

 

[The Natural]

 

[Vanilla2]

Hope fully some slot magic.

 

[cowboyec]

if healthy...a veteran receiver who knows how to get open...an exceptional route runner.
and a helluva set of hands.

 

[MoistMayonnaise]

Bad knees, big head, low value.

 

[DandyDon52]

It would depend on his condition, and HOW they use him.

 

[darthseinfeld]

You will do a complete 180 if we actually sign him

 

[Vinnie2u]

Jersey sales. Micah And OBJ #1 on both sides of the ball.

 

[ghst187]

At worst, attention away from CD and stacked boxes.

definitely this!
I was thinking similarly to OP though and then I watched tape of him from last year. He can get open so much more effortlessly than our current guys and his catch radius is huge. If he’s fully healthy, he’s a legit threat….maybe not to go for 100+ per game but hes going to get catches and put pressure on defenses. God bless Noah Brown because he’s done well for us, but even an over hill, injured Odell is a country mile better.
Not to mention there’s also always the possibility of injury to one of Gallup or Ceedee and then we have very little.