Which receivers are the best fits for the Cowboys?

[Cowboyny]

We like it or not, the team appears to be moving on from Amari Cooper. Dak has worked better with strong route runners, over those big X, athletic receivers. Think they would like to find a receiver with size who can play any receiver spot. We have heard that they were looking at day 2 prospects, who are the best fits?

Metchie, Pickens, Watson, Pierce, Rambo

 

[morasp]

1. Jalen Tolbert

Overview
Silky smooth athlete who has morphed into a monster over the last two seasons. Tolbert is a high-character prospect with skill elements that are dripping with NFL potential. He gave work to everyone he faced, including SEC cover corners at Tennessee. His three-sport background offers unique perspective to pull from at his position, and his route-running gives him a leg up in camp battles early on. His traits, talent and production should push him up the board, and dialing up the competitive spirit could turn him into a top-flight WR2.

Strengths

• Put together big games against the best opponents.
• Right at home against SEC cornerbacks (SEE: Tennessee game).
• Stellar 2021 production, including seven games of 100-plus yards.
• Shimmies feet and shakes press jam.
• Fights through grabby coverage.
• Routes are gliding and smooth.
• Stick-shift route runner with excellent change of speeds.
• Powerful pre-break burst fools the coverage.
• Sinks hips for quick, sharp turns.
• High school baseball player with natural tracking talent.
• Frames up his defender and imposes his will on the high-point.

2. Jahan Dotson

Overview
Finesse wideout with good speed and great athleticism who is fully operational on all three levels of the field. Dotson's passing scheme was well-designed and allowed for clear access to space for most of the season. His route-running is smooth but features speed changes and his in-air athleticism and ball skills look effortless. His confidence and competitiveness are just average against physical coverage and he's likely to see a lot more press looks as a pro. Dotson has inside/outside starting talent but a lack of physicality could prevent him from taking over games at the same rate we saw at Penn State.

Strengths

• Instant acceleration to stem-and-go in his release.
• Early juice creates earlier hip turn from coverage.
• A single route can feature three-speed variance.
• Slick and smooth on the move.
• Talent to work all three levels of the field.
• Potent second gear finding and maintaining deep-ball separation.
• Agile, quick feet used on shake routes underneath.
• Graceful leap-and-adjust when playing above the rim.
• Gets to full extension for sudden grabs with large, strong hands.
• Phone booth wiggle after the catch.
• Talented punt returner with big-play potential.

 

[morasp]

We like it or not, the team appears to be moving on from Amari Cooper. Dak has worked better with strong route runners, over those big X, athletic receivers. Think they would like to find a receiver with size who can play any receiver spot. We have heard that they were looking at day 2 prospects, who are the best fits?

Metchie, Pickens, Watson, Pierce, Rambo

I like the ideas you put up for topics of discussion, keeps it interesting.

 

[baltcowboy]

We like it or not, the team appears to be moving on from Amari Cooper. Dak has worked better with strong route runners, over those big X, athletic receivers. Think they would like to find a receiver with size who can play any receiver spot. We have heard that they were looking at day 2 prospects, who are the best fits?
Metchie, Pickens, Watson, Pierce, Rambo

If we resign Gallup, I will go with Metchie. He plays like a more talented Beasley.

 

[Cowboyny]

Tolbert was a name I was on the fence for me, think he needs some work as a route runner. Dotson is more of a 1st, early 2nd rd guy who I don't think will be in our range.

Route Running: Tolbert is an effective route-runner but still needs to become more detailed in this area. On deep in-breaking routes, Tolbert is inconsistent in dropping his weight and exploding out of breaks—oftentimes having to slightly round off routes at the top. Tolbert can also improve on selling his double moves such as post-corner and corner-post routes to move the defender off their leverage so the route can be effective. Although there are some deficiencies in his route-running, Tolbert is good at running all underneath routes and seems to have an in-depth understanding of how to get open.

 

[Cowboyny]

If we resign Gallup, I will go with Metchie. He plays like a more talented Beasley.

He is a very good route runner and was Bama's go to receiver. Came in a little short, but think he is a player who can play inside and outside. Would need to take him at 58.

 

[baltcowboy]

He is a very good route runner and was Bama's go to receiver. Came in a little short, but think he is a player who can play inside and outside. Would need to take him at 58.

If Metchie did not tear his ACL he might have been a top 3 receiver in the draft. At 56 would be a steal.

 

[morasp]

I'm sure this list will be updated post combine but here are the NFL.com WRs rankings with "sooner than later" starting grades. All of them are ranked higher that 56 so if any of them fell to 56 it would be great value.

Treylon Burks 6 overall
Garrett Wilson 10 overall
Jameson WIlliams 14 overall
Chris Olave 15 overall
Jalen Tolbert 35 overall
Drake London 36 overall
Jahan Dotson 41 overall

 

[Cowboyny]

If Metchie did not tear his ACL he might have been a top 3 receiver in the draft. At 56 would be a steal.

He is rated 54 on draft network's big board, if that slotting is right he could be in our range. He is a type that doesn't wow you, but makes key catches throughout a game.

 

[Cowboyny]

I'm sure this list will be updated post combine but here are the NFL.com WRs rankings with "sooner than later" starting grades. All of them are ranked higher that 56 so if any of them fell to 56 it would be great value.

Treylon Burks 6 overall
Garrett Wilson 10 overall
Jameson WIlliams 14 overall
Chris Olave 15 overall
Jalen Tolbert 35 overall
Drake London 36 overall
Jahan Dotson 41 overall

Outside of Tolbert, think if you want any of these receivers have to take them at 24. I think the need is to find that #3 wide receiver. There should be good depth on day 2 and even early day 3.

 

[morasp]

Here is the next tier

David Bell 57 overall (The blitz mentioned some cowboys interest in him)

Overview
Inside/outside target who is more smooth than sudden in uncovering over the first two levels of the field. Bell is like a crafty pitcher with a limited fastball but a variety of pitches to get hitters out. He wins with process over speed and has an ability to keep man coverage off-balance with rhythmic route-running and detailed footwork. He appears to lack the explosiveness and catch strength to see a high volume of targets as a pro, but he's a willing worker into the middle and can be a handful to bring down after the catch. His adjustment to NFL speed and athleticism will take time, but the skill level is present to become a solid WR2/3 in time.
Strengths

• Offers value working out wide or from the slot.
• Volume target with 100-plus yards in 11 of last 17 games.
• Unpredictable releases into the route.
• Runs smooth routes with detailed footwork.
• Balance and agility for more complex route tree.
• Rhythmic route steps seem to put coverage to sleep at times.
• Drifts into teeth of the defense without flinching.
• Gathers and slows to protect catch from zone lurkers looking to hit.
• Consistent back-shoulder adjustments when needed.
• Maximizes yards after the catch.
• Cuts and eludes tackle attempts.
• Battles through contact with outstanding balance.

Makai Polk 59 overall
John Metchie 76 overall
Wan'dale Robinson 77 overall

 

[morasp]

Outside of Tolbert, think if you want any of these receivers have to take them at 24. I think the need is to find that #3 wide receiver. There should be good depth on day 2 and even early day 3.

I'm like the idea of sticking to the draft board at least for the first two rounds. If they get pushed up someone good will fall. Diggs is a good recent example albeit in that case value and need coincided.

 

[Cowboyny]

I'm like the idea of sticking to the draft board at least for the first two rounds. If they get pushed up someone good will fall. Diggs is a good recent example albeit in that case value and need coincided.

This is more of a depth draft that is extremely top heavy, it's very possible we could see a receiver sitting atop of our board at either 24 or 58.

 

[Malhavoc]

Tolbert is definitely in the mix and Moore is climbing as well. This belief that we can’t replace Cooper is ridiculous. Same thing with replacing DLaw. This edge class is deep. The time to replace those
high salaries is now. Use the savings to sign an Edge guy probably Gregory and sign an interior lineman. Go cheap on some of the other needs.

 

[baltcowboy]

He is rated 54 on draft network's big board, if that slotting is right he could be in our range. He is a type that doesn't wow you, but makes key catches throughout a game.

I know the board for the most part has been extremely negative since the loss to San Francisco. I have personally lost faith in Dak but I think our receiving core will actually improve with Lamb becoming a true #1, Gallup healthy, Wilson resigned, a second/3rd round pick at receiver and a tag for Shultz. Cooper has been falling apart health wise ever since his first season with us. You just can’t pay him number 1 receiver money when you can get out his contract.

 

[Cowboyny]

I know the board for the most part has been extremely negative since the loss to San Francisco. I have personally lost faith in Dak but I think our receiving core will actually improve with Lamb becoming a true #1, Gallup healthy, Wilson resigned, a second/3rd round pick at receiver and a tag for Shultz. Cooper has been falling apart health wise ever since his first season with us. You just can’t pay him number 1 receiver money when you can get out his contract.

I don't like the idea of tagging Shultz, but I can understand their thinking. Jarwin's career might be over, McKeon is a raw prospect. There is no doubt they are drafting a future starter at the position. Give him a year of development and they could let Shultz walk. I would rather sign a fa starter for less the cost, but taking away Cooper/Shultz could really set the passing game back.

I believe they will resign Wilson to more of a short-term contract and have him in place if a prospect isn't ready to contribute day 1.

 

[Malhavoc]

I’m not a fan of tagging Schultz and going deep into the dollars to keep Gallup, but that seems to be what’s being discussed. This team can get 3 really good players in the draft that you can plug in and play. How we address filling the other needs will be the real question.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

There's a lot of receivers that fit the Cowboys template: Justyn Ross, George Pickens, Tolbert, et cetera

 

[Stash]

Calvin Austin III electrifies NFL Scouting Combine with 4.32 40-yard dash, explosive jumps

https://www.nfl.com/_amp/calvin-aus...couting-combine-with-4-32-40-yard-dash-explos


https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.c...austin-impresses-at-the-scouting-combine/amp/

 

[cowboyec]

chris olave,ohio st
jameson williams,bama
traylon burks,arkansas

david bell,purdue
john metchie,bama
george pickens,georgia

alec pierce,cincinnati
romeo doubs,nevada
calvin austin,memphis
reggie roberson,smu

velus jones,tennessee
kevin austin,notre dame
charles JOHN RAMBO,miami

my lucky 13.
david bell would be my pick.
like his game.
i also love smu's reggie roberson.