Miles Austin (1 Viewer)

[NeverEnough]

He's had 2 half decent games in a row now. Will he take over the WR2 spot or is this just a flash in the pan?

I watched most of the Dallas game & Crayton doesnt look too good out there. I watched him drop at least 1 ball that should have been caught.

Dallas has a potent offense so Miles would have some value if he took over the #2 spot IMO.

 

[Garts]

Is he as good as Crayton Patrick?

 

[Fiddles]

He's had 2 half decent games in a row now. Will he take over the WR2 spot or is this just a flash in the pan?

I watched most of the Dallas game & Crayton doesnt look too good out there. I watched him drop at least 1 ball that should have been caught.

Dallas has a potent offense so Miles would have some value if he took over the #2 spot IMO.

u sure that wasnt 81?

 

[sdsjr3]

He's had 2 half decent games in a row now. Will he take over the WR2 spot or is this just a flash in the pan?

I watched most of the Dallas game & Crayton doesnt look too good out there. I watched him drop at least 1 ball that should have been caught.

Dallas has a potent offense so Miles would have some value if he took over the #2 spot IMO.

u sure that wasnt 81?

That's exactly what I was thinking. Crayton looked pretty good from what I saw. And he's pretty tough across the middle.

 

[Warhogs]

I'm not a Dallas fan but I would think crayton's role as WR#2 is still pretty safe. That does not mean that Austin can't carve out some decent numbers in a WR#3 role which is what I would be expecting his role to be this season.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

I think he will have a few games like this, but can hardly be counted on a weekly basis. He's the beneficiary when TO and Witten are being doubled.

He has a slightly higher value in dynasty leagues.

Crayton on the other hand, doesn't look so hot when he's got the ball in his hands. He hesitates too much in the open field.

 

[Bankerguy]

I think he will have a few games like this, but can hardly be counted on a weekly basis. He's the beneficiary when TO and Witten are being doubled. He has a slightly higher value in dynasty leagues.Crayton on the other hand, doesn't look so hot when he's got the ball in his hands. He hesitates too much in the open field.

He is a slow as mud.

 

[NeverEnough]

He's had 2 half decent games in a row now. Will he take over the WR2 spot or is this just a flash in the pan?

I watched most of the Dallas game & Crayton doesnt look too good out there. I watched him drop at least 1 ball that should have been caught.

Dallas has a potent offense so Miles would have some value if he took over the #2 spot IMO.

u sure that wasnt 81?

That's exactly what I was thinking. Crayton looked pretty good from what I saw. And he's pretty tough across the middle.

No, I saw Crayton drop an easy catch & then bobble & almost drop another easy catch.

 

[SuperJohn96]

Hey if Chris Henry can have success as the #3 WR for the Bungles, I don't see why all three WRs can't have success with the Cowboys.

 

[Bankerguy]

Hey if Chris Henry can have success as the #3 WR for the Bungles, I don't see why all three WRs can't have success with the Cowboys.

..because unlike the Bengals, the Cowboys have a TE that will catch between 90-100 balls.

 

[Ned]

He's had 2 half decent games in a row now. Will he take over the WR2 spot or is this just a flash in the pan?

I watched most of the Dallas game & Crayton doesnt look too good out there. I watched him drop at least 1 ball that should have been caught.

Dallas has a potent offense so Miles would have some value if he took over the #2 spot IMO.

u sure that wasnt 81?

That's exactly what I was thinking. Crayton looked pretty good from what I saw. And he's pretty tough across the middle.

No, I saw Crayton drop an easy catch & then bobble & almost drop another easy catch.

Add him casually stepping out of bounds on an easy sideline catch (which caused him to not get both feet inbounds) to that list. Total lack of concentration.

 

[The Man With No Name]

So what does everyone think now that TO is gone? What kind of Dynasty value does he have and what kind of numbers will he put up this year, assuming Dallas doesn't bring in a veteran wr?

 

[simmonjm]

So what does everyone think now that TO is gone? What kind of Dynasty value does he have and what kind of numbers will he put up this year, assuming Dallas doesn't bring in a veteran wr?

I think that Crayton moves to the slot role and Austin takes over as the #2 WR. I would temper my expectations for Crayton and would expect something like 40-50 catches and 400-600 yds and 2-5 tds. I think that with the departure of TO, the Dallas offense will function more as a unit thus one game will feature Witten, then M. Barber, then F. Jones etc. Crayton will probably good for 1-2 big games next year the only problem is that could happen in Week 17 or Week 4 there is no way to know. I also think Dallas will feature more 2 TE sets as opposed to 3 WR sets so even less playing time for Crayton.

 

[MAC_32]

I don't know, but I'm buying and finding out later, the guy's ceiling is limitless. If he puts it together on the field this kid could be scary-good. For his current rate, he's more than worth a bench spot while we wait to find out.

 

[Wu-banger]

Miles is a RFA still I beleive...was drawing heavy interest in Miami.... not sure what hos resigning price would be with TO gone

 

[Ridgelake]

Miles is a RFA still I beleive...was drawing heavy interest in Miami.... not sure what hos resigning price would be with TO gone

They tendered him with a 2nd. So he'll get about $1.5 mil next year, assuming no one else tries to sign him away.

 

[Crippler]

Casserly the other night first mentioned just Crayton and than Stanbaiack. 2nd time around he mentioned all but Isiah seemed to be the guy he wanted to look out for from his talk

 

[Bankerguy]

Casserly the other night first mentioned just Crayton and than Stanbaiack. 2nd time around he mentioned all but Isiah seemed to be the guy he wanted to look out for from his talk

With TO gone, it will be Austin the Cowboys look to. Not Stanback. In fact he is fifth on the depth chart behind:Roy 11MilesCrayton (Slot)HurdStanback - DON'T believe any hype here.

 

[LBH]

I think Austin is a great buy in dynasty leagues if his owners arent aware of his potential with TO leaving town. Guy has a ton of talent imo

 

[Deadman31]

With TO gone, I can see the Cowboys possibly drafting a WR high. Austin, Crayton and those guys arent the answer.

 

[bcr8f]

I don't know, but I'm buying and finding out later, the guy's ceiling is limitless. If he puts it together on the field this kid could be scary-good. For his current rate, he's more than worth a bench spot while we wait to find out.

No one's ceiling is limitless but I get your point. I wouldn't expect JJ to stick with this lineup. He will get another stud somehow.Perhaps he'll bring Galloway back or try DJ Hackett.

 

[plymkr]

Please don't talk about him. I wanted it to remain a secret.

 

[Moe Green]

With TO leaving, I'm hoping if anything, this opens up more chances for Sam Hurd. Dude's a beast.

 

[identikit]

(KFFL) Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin is expected to compete with WR Patrick Crayton for the starting wide receiver spot opposite WR Roy Williams.

 

[tuttiface]

I don't know, but I'm buying and finding out later, the guy's ceiling is limitless. If he puts it together on the field this kid could be scary-good. For his current rate, he's more than worth a bench spot while we wait to find out.

No one's ceiling is limitless but I get your point. I wouldn't expect JJ to stick with this lineup. He will get another stud somehow.Perhaps he'll bring Galloway back or try DJ Hackett.

those are studs?

 

[identikit]

Borrowed from the Cowboys offseason thread:

"Obviously, it's an opportunity, and I'm excited for the challenge," Austin said. "It gives me a shot now to get more time and also show the coaches what I can do. But when it's all said and done, you still have to perform when they call on you."

Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Thursday on NFL Network that part of the reason for Owens' release was the belief Jones has in some of the team's younger receivers, and Austin is at the top of that list.

"I wouldn't say there's any added pressure, not at all," Austin said. "I take every day, every game, every practice and have the same type of intensity.

"I'm not going to change or do anything different. I'm going to continue to be who I am and continue to work on perfecting my craft."

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dw...de.2a77cc5.html

 

[Gr00vus]

Kid's a player, looks like he's got everything you need to be a top notch receiver in the NFL. I'll target this guy in all drafts (assuming he's healthy) as I think he'll end up getting the best numbers of any of the Cowboy WRs and at a reduced price in relation to Williams.

 

[tuttiface]

as per Rotoworld March 10th:Cowboys owner Jerry Jones specifically pointed out Miles Austin when discussing why Terrell Owens was released."It was about the chance of a Miles Austin," Jones said. "I think it’s very important to see the development of Miles Austin...to see him be everything he can be." Austin will be playing for a contract in 2009 as he competes to start. He'd be Dallas' first-team flanker if the season began today.

 

[tuttiface]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says drafting a wide receiver isn't a priority this year, even after the departure of Terrell Owens."One of the reasons that I made the decision on Terrell Owens was because I thought so much of our young receivers. Not only Roy Williams ... but our other young receivers — Miles Austin, Sam Hurd, those are guys that will now have a chance," Jones said Thursday night. "It would really have to be a real opportunity for us to go there."The good news with our team right now is we can go about any direction we want to in the draft and pick the best player."

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[Bankerguy]

I like Austin.

My prediction is that he'll be an over rated sleeper (if that makes any sense) next year.

Sharks will over value him and the general non hard core fans won't know much about him or expect much. I'm somewhere in between for value and production.

 

[KellysHeroes]

really doesn't matter, whoever it is will the 4th option; WR1 & TE will see about equal looks, then RB, then WR2 & 3.

 

[The Man With No Name]

really doesn't matter, whoever it is will the 4th option; WR1 & TE will see about equal looks, then RB, then WR2 & 3.

It does matter for Dynasty and keeper leagues because as of now, he is only signed for this year.

 

[Mustang Man]

I like Austin. My prediction is that he'll be an over rated sleeper (if that makes any sense) next year. Sharks will over value him and the general non hard core fans won't know much about him or expect much. I'm somewhere in between for value and production.

Makes a ton of sense BG. Austin will be over hyped fantasy wise. As a football player on the Dallas Cowboys he could have a very big impact and has the talent to be a good #2 wr well #3 once you factor in Witten. His numbers will not reflect the importance he will play in their offense this year.

 

[Ridgelake]

I think his upper bound is what Terry Glenn did in this offense his last couple of real years (2006 70/1047/6 and 15.0 YPC; 2005 62/1136/7 and 18.3 YPC). I think they're going to be used in simlar fashions.

Figure Roy will largely take the role of TO, though without as many targets. Witten will be Witten. Crayton will be Crayton. The target difference between Roy and TO will be spread around the remaining guys, most notably Bennett and the RBs.

Now Austin certainly isnt the route runner that Glenn was and isnt as quick. But he's got excellent size and speed. He's likely to be the deep threat, the role that Glenn played for Dallas. So given that he's likely not in the same class as Glenn was, I'd estimate his results to be a bit south of Glenn's. But perhaps Romo's development and maybe Austin's come further than expected, maybe he could get to where Glenn was.

I would not want to draft him at a spot and expect those results, however.

 

[Mustang Man]

I think his upper bound is what Terry Glenn did in this offense his last couple of real years (2006 70/1047/6 and 15.0 YPC; 2005 62/1136/7 and 18.3 YPC). I think they're going to be used in simlar fashions. Figure Roy will largely take the role of TO, though without as many targets. Witten will be Witten. Crayton will be Crayton. The target difference between Roy and TO will be spread around the remaining guys, most notably Bennett and the RBs.Now Austin certainly isnt the route runner that Glenn was and isnt as quick. But he's got excellent size and speed. He's likely to be the deep threat, the role that Glenn played for Dallas. So given that he's likely not in the same class as Glenn was, I'd estimate his results to be a bit south of Glenn's. But perhaps Romo's development and maybe Austin's come further than expected, maybe he could get to where Glenn was. I would not want to draft him at a spot and expect those results, however.

One thing you have to take into account is that Dallas will not pass as much IMO as they did in the last 3-4 years. I think Terry Glenn numbers is way to high. maybeLow end 35-560 3 td'sHigh end 55-880 6td's

 

[duece2626]

I like Austin. My prediction is that he'll be an over rated sleeper (if that makes any sense) next year. Sharks will over value him and the general non hard core fans won't know much about him or expect much. I'm somewhere in between for value and production.

Makes a ton of sense BG. Austin will be over hyped fantasy wise. As a football player on the Dallas Cowboys he could have a very big impact and has the talent to be a good #2 wr well #3 once you factor in Witten. His numbers will not reflect the importance he will play in their offense this year.

I offered a 2nd round rookie pick for him and was basically told that wasn't enough for him from one guy, and the other just rejected without even a comment or counter.

 

[Mustang Man]

I like Austin. My prediction is that he'll be an over rated sleeper (if that makes any sense) next year. Sharks will over value him and the general non hard core fans won't know much about him or expect much. I'm somewhere in between for value and production.

Makes a ton of sense BG. Austin will be over hyped fantasy wise. As a football player on the Dallas Cowboys he could have a very big impact and has the talent to be a good #2 wr well #3 once you factor in Witten. His numbers will not reflect the importance he will play in their offense this year.

I offered a 2nd round rookie pick for him and was basically told that wasn't enough for him from one guy, and the other just rejected without even a comment or counter.

Well of coarse nobody wants to let him go now. The move would have been to go after him 1 month or two ago when TO was rumored to be released. I mean why would you trade him now when he has a chance to be a starter for the first time, if you were holding onto him when he was an after thought in the Dallas offense. He has potential to be a good wr in the future but he needs time ON THE FIELD to develop. His numbers this season will be less then most think and there is no guarantee he becomes more then a average player but there s always that chance he becomes a pretty darn good player. I doubt anyone will be trading him now in a dynasty unless they are good at wr and need to bolster there rb/qb position

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

 

[King of the Jungle]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Respectfully disagree. I think the upside lies with Austin. If anything, Crayton will be undervalued.

 

[Mustang Man]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Whoever over values Crayton simply does not know the situation. The guy had his chance and he showed what he was a slot wr. Nothing more. He is the 3rd wr and if he somehow he becomes the #2 in Dallas this year it is because Austin blew his shot. Austin is the #2 as I post this. The Cowboys want nothing to do with Crayton as their #2 and even if he gets the #2 slot he will be nothing more then a low end wr3 fantasy wise.You are right that Austin needs to stay healthy that is what held him back this past year. He was kicking butt in the preseason and when he was healthy made some big catches in the regular season.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Respectfully disagree. I think the upside lies with Austin. If anything, Crayton will be undervalued.

I agree on the upside residing with Austin, but I think the avg fantasy footballer will see it as Crayton's opportunity. I must admit that I do not think Crayton offers the Cowboys any upside.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Whoever over values Crayton simply does not know the situation. The guy had his chance and he showed what he was a slot wr. Nothing more. He is the 3rd wr and if he somehow he becomes the #2 in Dallas this year it is because Austin blew his shot. Austin is the #2 as I post this. The Cowboys want nothing to do with Crayton as their #2 and even if he gets the #2 slot he will be nothing more then a low end wr3 fantasy wise.You are right that Austin needs to stay healthy that is what held him back this past year. He was kicking butt in the preseason and when he was healthy made some big catches in the regular season.

I agree on Crayton. The thing that bugs me about him is that he is a possession receiver with inconsistent hands. He offers nothing in terms of big play ability and drops way more balls than he should. I think we all should have realized that Crayton's role was going to be the slot after he signed the contract. It sure was not a WR2 contract. That told the fans what the Cowboys thought of the former collegiate QB.

 

[tuttiface]

I like Austin. My prediction is that he'll be an over rated sleeper (if that makes any sense) next year. Sharks will over value him and the general non hard core fans won't know much about him or expect much. I'm somewhere in between for value and production.

Makes a ton of sense BG. Austin will be over hyped fantasy wise. As a football player on the Dallas Cowboys he could have a very big impact and has the talent to be a good #2 wr well #3 once you factor in Witten. His numbers will not reflect the importance he will play in their offense this year.

I offered a 2nd round rookie pick for him and was basically told that wasn't enough for him from one guy, and the other just rejected without even a comment or counter.

Well of coarse nobody wants to let him go now. The move would have been to go after him 1 month or two ago when TO was rumored to be released. I mean why would you trade him now when he has a chance to be a starter for the first time, if you were holding onto him when he was an after thought in the Dallas offense. He has potential to be a good wr in the future but he needs time ON THE FIELD to develop. His numbers this season will be less then most think and there is no guarantee he becomes more then a average player but there s always that chance he becomes a pretty darn good player. I doubt anyone will be trading him now in a dynasty unless they are good at wr and need to bolster there rb/qb position

 

[Bankerguy]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Whoever over values Crayton simply does not know the situation. The guy had his chance and he showed what he was a slot wr. Nothing more. He is the 3rd wr and if he somehow he becomes the #2 in Dallas this year it is because Austin blew his shot. Austin is the #2 as I post this. The Cowboys want nothing to do with Crayton as their #2 and even if he gets the #2 slot he will be nothing more then a low end wr3 fantasy wise.You are right that Austin needs to stay healthy that is what held him back this past year. He was kicking butt in the preseason and when he was healthy made some big catches in the regular season.

I agree on Crayton. The thing that bugs me about him is that he is a possession receiver with inconsistent hands. He offers nothing in terms of big play ability and drops way more balls than he should. I think we all should have realized that Crayton's role was going to be the slot after he signed the contract. It sure was not a WR2 contract. That told the fans what the Cowboys thought of the former collegiate QB.

He has the best hands on the team....don't agree there. He rarely drops passes. He has limited speed and ability to get separation on deeper routes. He's most effective in the slot where he gets bigger cushions with more route options.

 

[Andy Herron]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Whoever over values Crayton simply does not know the situation. The guy had his chance and he showed what he was a slot wr. Nothing more. He is the 3rd wr and if he somehow he becomes the #2 in Dallas this year it is because Austin blew his shot. Austin is the #2 as I post this. The Cowboys want nothing to do with Crayton as their #2 and even if he gets the #2 slot he will be nothing more then a low end wr3 fantasy wise.You are right that Austin needs to stay healthy that is what held him back this past year. He was kicking butt in the preseason and when he was healthy made some big catches in the regular season.

I agree on Crayton. The thing that bugs me about him is that he is a possession receiver with inconsistent hands. He offers nothing in terms of big play ability and drops way more balls than he should. I think we all should have realized that Crayton's role was going to be the slot after he signed the contract. It sure was not a WR2 contract. That told the fans what the Cowboys thought of the former collegiate QB.

He has the best hands on the team....don't agree there. He rarely drops passes. He has limited speed and ability to get separation on deeper routes. He's most effective in the slot where he gets bigger cushions with more route options.

Absolutely. I don't understand where the misconception comes from that Crayton's hands are inconsistent. I've seen it posted elsewhere at times. He has very good hands.

 

[Mustang Man]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Whoever over values Crayton simply does not know the situation. The guy had his chance and he showed what he was a slot wr. Nothing more. He is the 3rd wr and if he somehow he becomes the #2 in Dallas this year it is because Austin blew his shot. Austin is the #2 as I post this. The Cowboys want nothing to do with Crayton as their #2 and even if he gets the #2 slot he will be nothing more then a low end wr3 fantasy wise.You are right that Austin needs to stay healthy that is what held him back this past year. He was kicking butt in the preseason and when he was healthy made some big catches in the regular season.

I agree on Crayton. The thing that bugs me about him is that he is a possession receiver with inconsistent hands. He offers nothing in terms of big play ability and drops way more balls than he should. I think we all should have realized that Crayton's role was going to be the slot after he signed the contract. It sure was not a WR2 contract. That told the fans what the Cowboys thought of the former collegiate QB.

He has the best hands on the team....don't agree there. He rarely drops passes. He has limited speed and ability to get separation on deeper routes. He's most effective in the slot where he gets bigger cushions with more route options.

Absolutely. I don't understand where the misconception comes from that Crayton's hands are inconsistent. I've seen it posted elsewhere at times. He has very good hands.

I guess he gets that label cause of that terrible dropped pass that cost the Cowboys vs the G-MEN 2 years ago. All time choke! Not saying it is true but everyone saw that play.

 

[identikit]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Whoever over values Crayton simply does not know the situation. The guy had his chance and he showed what he was a slot wr. Nothing more. He is the 3rd wr and if he somehow he becomes the #2 in Dallas this year it is because Austin blew his shot. Austin is the #2 as I post this. The Cowboys want nothing to do with Crayton as their #2 and even if he gets the #2 slot he will be nothing more then a low end wr3 fantasy wise.You are right that Austin needs to stay healthy that is what held him back this past year. He was kicking butt in the preseason and when he was healthy made some big catches in the regular season.

I agree on Crayton. The thing that bugs me about him is that he is a possession receiver with inconsistent hands. He offers nothing in terms of big play ability and drops way more balls than he should. I think we all should have realized that Crayton's role was going to be the slot after he signed the contract. It sure was not a WR2 contract. That told the fans what the Cowboys thought of the former collegiate QB.

He has the best hands on the team....don't agree there. He rarely drops passes. He has limited speed and ability to get separation on deeper routes. He's most effective in the slot where he gets bigger cushions with more route options.

Absolutely. I don't understand where the misconception comes from that Crayton's hands are inconsistent. I've seen it posted elsewhere at times. He has very good hands.

I guess he gets that label cause of that terrible dropped pass that cost the Cowboys vs the G-MEN 2 years ago. All time choke! Not saying it is true but everyone saw that play.

:X I was trying to remember the specifics of Drop....

That's undoubtedly why he has the bad hands rep...

 

[Bankerguy]

I was sold on Austin in the Denver preseason game when he made two great catches on adjustments to bad Brad Johnson passes. Austin gives the Cowboys a deep threat that the offense needs. Austin does need to be able to stay healthy. That has been a problem since coming out of Monmouth. With Owens gone, I do expect Crayton to be the overvalued WR.

Whoever over values Crayton simply does not know the situation. The guy had his chance and he showed what he was a slot wr. Nothing more. He is the 3rd wr and if he somehow he becomes the #2 in Dallas this year it is because Austin blew his shot. Austin is the #2 as I post this. The Cowboys want nothing to do with Crayton as their #2 and even if he gets the #2 slot he will be nothing more then a low end wr3 fantasy wise.You are right that Austin needs to stay healthy that is what held him back this past year. He was kicking butt in the preseason and when he was healthy made some big catches in the regular season.

I agree on Crayton. The thing that bugs me about him is that he is a possession receiver with inconsistent hands. He offers nothing in terms of big play ability and drops way more balls than he should. I think we all should have realized that Crayton's role was going to be the slot after he signed the contract. It sure was not a WR2 contract. That told the fans what the Cowboys thought of the former collegiate QB.

He has the best hands on the team....don't agree there. He rarely drops passes. He has limited speed and ability to get separation on deeper routes. He's most effective in the slot where he gets bigger cushions with more route options.

Absolutely. I don't understand where the misconception comes from that Crayton's hands are inconsistent. I've seen it posted elsewhere at times. He has very good hands.

I guess he gets that label cause of that terrible dropped pass that cost the Cowboys vs the G-MEN 2 years ago. All time choke! Not saying it is true but everyone saw that play.

I was trying to remember the specifics of Drop....

That's undoubtedly why he has the bad hands rep...

It wasn't even a classic drop, it was more of an alligator arm/fear of extending his arms. He handles a lot of the punt returns and is know for his reliable hands with those. Never fumbles.

Anyway....any other thoughts on Austin???

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

With the RFA tender, is everyone expecting the Cowboys to try to sign Austin to sign long-term deal soon? They are paying him decent money for the tender, $1.5M. Or, will they make him earn it a season and prove he is deserving of a multi-year deal?

 

[Bankerguy]

With the RFA tender, is everyone expecting the Cowboys to try to sign Austin to sign long-term deal soon? They are paying him decent money for the tender, $1.5M. Or, will they make him earn it a season and prove he is deserving of a multi-year deal?

The Cowboys will likely wait it out. They will also be cash strapped after signing Ware.