Which Sleeper WR Will Make The 53 Man Roster?

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I think there is a good chance that they keep 6. They probably go short on OL and long at WR and DL.

Dez
Williams
Street
Harris
Beasley

Byrd / Boyd / Washington (Washington might be an option to start on the PUP)

They don't have anybody with demonstrated ability to replace Harris as a returned and top ST coverage guy.

Beasley is very limited, but was very valuable in 2013.

As I wrote in the piece, I hope they find away to sneak Washington onto IR. That would make a lot of sense for both parties given that Washington has a bad foot and now a shoulder. Give him time to get healthy and learn the playbook.

Byrd is the best ST'er of the group, so he is an option for the 53. But I'm really intrigued by Boyd. Jordan Matthews was more productive in 2012 at Vandy, but I think Boyd was the better player.
 

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As I wrote in the piece, I hope they find away to sneak Washington onto IR. That would make a lot of sense for both parties given that Washington has a bad foot and now a shoulder. Give him time to get healthy and learn the playbook.

Byrd is the best ST'er of the group, so he is an option for the 53. But I'm really intrigued by Boyd. Jordan Matthews was more productive in 2012 at Vandy, but I think Boyd was the better player.

Yes, Washington to PUP/IR would be good, IMO. I don't think he is as developed as a WR as Boyd and probably wouldn't contribute much as a rookie but has a high physical upside.

If not for the suspension, Body would likely have been a mid-round pick.

Byrd is interesting. Getting cut by Arizona is not that bad considering that they are deep at WR. Byrd is really big at 220 pounds.
 

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He's the backup PR right now to Harris. I'm not sure teams were figuring him out (maybe) and he did do a poor job of finishing that one route that led to the interception, but if we get rid of every receiver on this team who has run a poor route leading to an interception, then the only ones we'd have left are the newcomers.

His job value, though, is being that third-down, short-yardage receiver. As long as he continues converting those, he'll have a place on the team.

If we commit to the run game and our OL lives up to preseason hype, there is no need for a 3rd and short receiver who is not a threat to turn it upfield. Beasley only became that specialist when the running game couldnt convert. Not anti-Beasley, just think he is very replaceable. If i can replace a 5-8 3rd dn short yardage specialist with a 6-3/6-4 guy, bigger catch radius, run after catch, and ST, its done.
 

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Harris ought to be a lock. In fact, Harris ought to be extended. I haven't heard anything on that front, but that's the type of deal I'd like to see this team working on for a young guy who does everything ok and is an excellent ST player. You need those guys to win in this league.

I'm really high on Street's potential, but he's not exactly a lock. Don't like what I've seen from Washington very much at all, and that's a shame because he's a great story. Boyd's intriguing, but I think he's got practice squad written all over him unless somebody gets hurt in camp. Knock on wood.
 

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I much rather keep a full back on the roster JC Copeland and run the ball.. Vice keeping a 6th wide receiver who Romo won't trust to throw to...
 

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Yeah, me too. I also wouldn't say that Harris is a "lock". His only skill is special teams and I think that can be replaced.

Harris is a leader on all 3 ST units. PR, KR, and coverage. Good slot receiver, has played RB and QB, tough as nails. He may be the most versatile player on the team. He's a swiss army knife.
 

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If we commit to the run game and our OL lives up to preseason hype, there is no need for a 3rd and short receiver who is not a threat to turn it upfield. Beasley only became that specialist when the running game couldnt convert. Not anti-Beasley, just think he is very replaceable. If i can replace a 5-8 3rd dn short yardage specialist with a 6-3/6-4 guy, bigger catch radius, run after catch, and ST, its done.

Beasley's getting doubled at the end of the year in coverage on third downs. Guys like that aren't actually easy to replace. He's more likely to get extended after the season than he is cut, and I think he's one of the guys (along with Dunbar and now, Escobar) you rely on over the course of a season to keep defenses off balance and to take apart game plans that are too dependent on controlling your primary playmakers.
 

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If we commit to the run game and our OL lives up to preseason hype, there is no need for a 3rd and short receiver who is not a threat to turn it upfield. Beasley only became that specialist when the running game couldnt convert. Not anti-Beasley, just think he is very replaceable. If i can replace a 5-8 3rd dn short yardage specialist with a 6-3/6-4 guy, bigger catch radius, run after catch, and ST, its done.

Depends on what you mean by third-and-short. Beasley is more of a 5- to 7-yard receiver and teams rarely run on third downs at that distance. He's handy to have to convert those plays, then hand things back over the the 6-3, 6-4 guys.

Not sure why people underestimate the value of a player who can consistently get open for a quick first down. I've always had an affinity for the Kelvin Martins of the league, who allow the Michael Irvins and Alvin Harpers more chances to make the big plays by coming in on third downs and making the small ones. Dallas doesn't need to put a third receiver on the field in third-and-5 situations who can make the big plays but isn't reliable to make the small ones. Now, if it can find a bigger one with better speed, strength, etc., that can provide the same outlet on third downs as Beasley has, then I'm all for it. I just want a guy who can get wide open quickly off the line when teams pin their ears back in obvious pass rush situations, and Beasley does that.
 

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We already know that Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Dwayne Harris are locks for the Dallas Cowboys’ roster. And I wouldn’t hesitate to call Cole Beasley a lock as well because he has a defined role on the team that no other player can fill which is his slot ability. So that makes four players who we know will be on the final 53 man roster comes week one (assuming no major injuries). So today, we are going to look at who else might stick on the roster come final cut down day. Let’s first take a look at the guys competing for one or two roster spots:



Before we discuss these players individually, I want you to take a look at the group as a whole. Notice anything specific? Under Will McClay, the Cowboys are looking for athletes to fill out the bottom of their roster. They are looking for the next Miles Austin with every last roster spot. They want size, length and speed. And I admire that approach because those players are more likely to breakout and become star players than smaller guys who lack elite athleticism. Seems like common sense right? The rewards of hitting on a player who is 6’4 and runs a 4.4 is far greater than hitting on one who is 5’11 and runs a 4.6. So let’s take a look at each player individually:

Read the rest at: http://all22breakdown.com/which-slee...owboys-roster/

Mr. Wedden is going to be mighty tired throwing to all these guys.

Which is a drag..

...since Romo is not going to get much work it appears until the opener comes.

Meaning all the work will go to the bench in Weeden.

And Romo will have to establish all new timing with whomever stays as receivers.

Same with TE's.

I'm more than a bit wondering what happens going forward.
 

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Some really good posts and comments on here. Some comments has me thinknig a bit differently in some ways.
We know Dez & TWill are the starters. Harris is strong to keep. It would take a player, or 2 players to replace him. Even if another position can be a returner, and another be that ST tackler. Guys that would make the team anyway, not only to be a ST's guy. Street most likely will make it, though not a lock. But I think those are the top 4 for now.

Beasley, some for him, some not so sure. I been saying all along I think he could be the odd man out, if they keep only 5. But also, would they keep 2 rookies only keeping 5. I can see them doing that if they keep 6.
This also depends on Linehan, and his 3rd down plays. as someone said, commit to the run, then how will / can Beasley be used, or can another WR be in that role. Would Linehan use Beasley the same way.
With Washington's injury now, so if not a PUP / IR candidate. He may get behind from the others. I say Boyd & Byrd are the front runners for a 6th or to replace Beasley.

I can easily see, Dez, TWill, Street, Harris, Boyd, Byrd. Washington on PUP / IR / PS
I also can see Harris replacing what Beasley does, if given the opportunity.
Benford could be in the mix, but i can see him on the PS once again. I beleive injuries has kept him from making the team, so therefor stays on PS.
 

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I think Devin Street is just the type of receiver that is most likely to replace Miles Austin. He'll provide Tony a dependable route runner with good hands and that's what will augment Romo's game the most, IMO. Tony isn't at his best when it comes to playing longball anyhow. Someone like Devin Street should get open on a regular basis and provide just the kind of dependable target Romo needs.
 

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I mean if Wilcox gets hurt on a kickoff return, the Safety position is screwed.

I think we should have a designated returner, like Harris.

I think we should have multiple threats returning that have a position on o or d also. Claiborne can, Bryant can, who else? who's new? But what I am thinking is Dallas has a solid crew of potential WRs this year and Harris is no forgone conclusion. My opinion.
 

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Another reason I forgot to add, as to why Beasley could be the odd man out. Callahan may have used him on 3rd and short in certain situations. Became his fortay in a way.
But with linehan, and with what we seen in OTA's, romo and Dez practicing the slant. If Linehan uses this on 3rd downs, like Turner did with aikman and Irvin. That could be the play that replaces the beasley style play, or reduces it. Therefore allowing a bigger, faster, and more versatile WR to take his roster spot.

I have nothing against Beasley, and grew to really like him. I just think he can't be a one dimensional, 3rd down type WR. But if he stays on the roster I certainly won't complain.
 

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I think there is a good chance that they keep 6. They probably go short on OL and long at WR and DL.

Dez
Williams
Street
Harris
Beasley

Byrd / Boyd / Washington (Washington might be an option to start on the PUP)

That would be my plan but I don't think they go more than 5 WR on the active roster with the TE's getting more involved.
 

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We already know that Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Dwayne Harris are locks for the Dallas Cowboys’ roster. And I wouldn’t hesitate to call Cole Beasley a lock as well because he has a defined role on the team that no other player can fill which is his slot ability. So that makes four players who we know will be on the final 53 man roster comes week one (assuming no major injuries). So today, we are going to look at who else might stick on the roster come final cut down day. Let’s first take a look at the guys competing for one or two roster spots:



Before we discuss these players individually, I want you to take a look at the group as a whole. Notice anything specific? Under Will McClay, the Cowboys are looking for athletes to fill out the bottom of their roster. They are looking for the next Miles Austin with every last roster spot. They want size, length and speed. And I admire that approach because those players are more likely to breakout and become star players than smaller guys who lack elite athleticism. Seems like common sense right? The rewards of hitting on a player who is 6’4 and runs a 4.4 is far greater than hitting on one who is 5’11 and runs a 4.6. So let’s take a look at each player individually:

Read the rest at: http://all22breakdown.com/which-slee...owboys-roster/

L'Damian Washington will make the team.

The Cowboys will go long at WR: Bryant, Williams, Street, Harris, Beasley, Washington.
 

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Bryant
Williams
Beasley
Street
Boyd
Harris

1-6 in order
 

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Mr. Wedden is going to be mighty tired throwing to all these guys.

Which is a drag..

...since Romo is not going to get much work it appears until the opener comes.

Meaning all the work will go to the bench in Weeden.

And Romo will have to establish all new timing with whomever stays as receivers.

Same with TE's.

I'm more than a bit wondering what happens going forward.

Weeden won't be the only other arm in camp. They'll have four in training camp this summer until they need only three. But Weeden could certainly use the work ;)
By mid-July, Romo will taking his snaps
 

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I would say Harris is a lock,but if they can find someone that can return kickoffs better or just as good as he is, they will not need him for that Job, but what locks him in is punt returns, the only one that can return punts better is Dez, unless they have added someone that can beat him out. But I would say he is a lock due to his return skills.

Beasely on the other hand has shown he is a decent slot WR, the only problem with him is, if he cannot beat his man withint the 5 to 15 yards he is not that effective, but he has has a few passes 20yds or longer, but he was wide open and could be seen by Romo. Have you noticed that Romo cannot see Beasely when he is 15, 20 yards or more down the field especially if the defensive guy is running right behind hhim down the field.
 
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