Who will be #3 in receptions this season?

[CF74]

I like Witten for those 3rd down and 7 conversions but I hope we get the ball more to Williams and the rb's this year...

 

[Crad|e]

Seriously asking could a DT cover Witten? Teams could really scheme against us huh

 

[Crad|e]

Another thing if Witten has 70 receptions, we are going to be 3-13 at the best. He has no YAC, Escobar or even Hanna have to be our starters. We need big plays, big points to make up for this awful defense.

 

[gimmesix]

As much as Linehan likes throwing to the backs, I think it will be Murray. It's possible that he could end up with more than Witten, but I don't see Romo not going to his buddy more often than to the backs.

 

[Crad|e]

As much as Linehan likes throwing to the backs, I think it will be Murray. It's possible that he could end up with more than Witten, but I don't see Romo not going to his buddy more often than to the backs.

Has going to his buddy gotten this team anywhere the past decade? And I love Witten, but how was he not cut if were in any sort of rebuilding mode..

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Has going to his buddy gotten this team anywhere the past decade? And I love Witten, but how was he not cut if were in any sort of rebuilding mode..

Witten is still productive. No reason to cut him. If Williams steps up as the #2, it'll be all good. I don't care who's third if that's the case.

 

[Crad|e]

Witten is still productive. No reason to cut him. If Williams steps up as the #2, it'll be all good. I don't care who's third if that's the case.

No reason to cut him? Salary cap..maybe boost up our d-line with that money and make room for the youth, speed and potential. Especially when we spend a 2nd round pick on a TE and we've got a young talented Hanna.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

No reason to cut him? Salary cap..maybe boost up our d-line with that money and make room for the youth, speed and potential. Especially when we spend a 2nd round pick on a TE and we've got a young talented Hanna.

I would agree if he was no longer productive or showing signs of seriously diminished skills, but Witten is still really valuable at this point, on the field and off.

 

[gimmesix]

Has going to his buddy gotten this team anywhere the past decade? And I love Witten, but how was he not cut if were in any sort of rebuilding mode..

How has Romo throwing the ball the Witten kept us from getting anywhere the past decade? Are you saying we would have gotten somewhere if Romo didn't have Witten to throw to? We simply would have been worse than we have been.

I don't know why people get upset with the quality players on this team over the failures of the team. You think we'd at least place the blame where it belongs.

As far as rebuilding goes, I don't think Dallas agrees with you that that is what it is doing. It's trying to reconfigure a defense that sucked to support an offense that doesn't, and yes, that includes Witten.

 

[Crad|e]

Obviously some of you have Witten jerseys or something.. and subpar seasons watching Witten and Romo man-love are fine with you. Am I blaming Witten for us being 8-8 every year? NO. But why waste picks on Fasano, Escobar, Hanna just to keep paying an old, slow Witten.

 

[SDCowboy]

I don't think Witten is the sure #2 or even close anymore. Twill will easily have the second most receptions, IMO. Wouldn't be shocked if Murray had more than Witten also.

 

[Boyzmamacita]

Obviously some of you have Witten jerseys or something.. and subpar seasons watching Witten and Romo man-love are fine with you. Am I blaming Witten for us being 8-8 every year? NO. But why waste picks on Fasano, Escobar, Hanna just to keep paying an old, slow Witten.

That old, slow guy has been our best chain mover on his way to the HOF. I can appreciate a player's contribution even if the team falls short. If you think the sub-par seasons are because Romo and Witten have formed a fine tandem, then I don't know what to tell you.

 

[Mookie]

Not counting his rookie year, Jason Witten has averaged 84.4 receptions per season for the last 10 straight years. He will catch anywhere from 75-100 this season barring injuries. Dez may lead the team in catches, Beasley, Williams and Murray could follow.

 

[Deep_South]

Dez, Witten, Williams, Murray, Beasley.

 

[50cent]

Witten is much more likely to catch 70 balls than either Murray or Williams. The last year Witten didn't catch 70 was the year Romo took over from Bledsoe. Since Romo has been starter, he has averaged nearly 90 catches.

This is not a good thing. TE don't lead offenses to titles as the main receiving threat. Williams should get more targets and catches than Witten if were serious about winning.

 

[50cent]

Not counting his rookie year, Jason Witten has averaged 84.4 receptions per season for the last 10 straight years. He will catch anywhere from 75-100 this season barring injuries. Dez may lead the team in catches, Beasley, Williams and Murray could follow.

Recipe.for 8-8

 

[xwalker]

No reason to cut him? Salary cap..maybe boost up our d-line with that money and make room for the youth, speed and potential. Especially when we spend a 2nd round pick on a TE and we've got a young talented Hanna.

Do you even know his salary amount?

 

[50cent]

As much as Linehan likes throwing to the backs, I think it will be Murray. It's possible that he could end up with more than Witten, but I don't see Romo not going to his buddy more often than to the backs.

Buddy ball = 8-8 and has since they've been together. Try something different. Romo to Witten isn't winning enough games.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Until one of these shiny new toys proves anything on the field, Witten will be the second best option, followed by Murray. This offense would struggle without Witten.

 

[Zekeats]

Barring injury of course Witten and Bryant are shoo-ins for the top 2 spots. What I am curious is who is going to rack up the 50+ catches that might be in store for our third receiver.

The candidates:

Demarco Murray: came in 3rd last season with over 50 catches and has become a reliable if not perfect option out of the backfield. He struggles a bit with the less than perfect pass. I think if he plays 16 games he has to be a favorite considering how often Linehan's offenses in the past have used the RB.

Terrence Williams: a tad soft at the point of catch but runs a multitude of routes with a multitude of releases well. He had over 40 catches last year and could be primed for a big step. . . or a sophmore slump.

Gavin Escobar - Used sparingly last season, he was a popular target with the 1's this past preseason with Romo looking to pass to him. While he only had 9 catches last season, 2 of them were for TDs.

Cole Beasley - Going to be asked to work more downfield after the litany of short routes he ran for 38 catches last year. Might even get a chance outside if circumstances call for it. Being the 3WR and not in the starting lineup makes this a longshot but his talent is obvious. Elite short area quickness and great hands are his game.

The rest: Lance Dunbar, Devin Street, Joe Randle, and James Hanna would requite an unexpected breakout to get anywhere close to 50 catches.

I am going to go with Escobar. I think we are going to run a lot of base offense as opposed to previous years and Escobar is going to shine in the middle of the field.

What say you?

Just like we always had plans to do in the past and the 2nd TE always ends the season with 17 catches LOL