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Published: 16 June 2014 11:29 PM
Updated: 17 June 2014 12:36 AM
Dallas Morning News columnist Rick Gosselin and Cowboys beat writer Brandon George joined Fox Sports Southwest's Erin Hartigan for SportsDay OnAir on Monday. Here are some highlights:
On Gavin Escobar's role:
Gosselin: "He fancies himself as a receiver. They drafted him as a receiver. They view him as a receiver, but somebody at tight end has to block. He put a few pounds on, but adding five or 10 pounds doesn't make you a blocker. Blocking comes from the heart. Right now, there are a lot of guys who fancy themselves as receivers and not blockers. That's one of the problems with the running game."
George: "In college, that's what he was. He was split out wide as a receiver. I don't think he will ever be a good blocker. If you are around Gavin Escobar, he is not a physical or aggressive person. I don't think blocking is in his DNA. I think he will be a receiver. When you look at him, you put him out wide and let him beat the corner. Let him play one-on-one. That's what his skill set is. I don't think you can camouflage it at this point. You know he cant block, put him out wide, and throw him the football."
On Demarco Murray's comments:
George: "Ever since Demarco has been here, he has always said the right things. If he hasn't said the right things, he just doesn't talk. He's a smart guy in that sense. He's really been that way since he was at Oklahoma. He keeps to himself. When he talks, he puts the team first. He is smart enough to see this team is led by Witten and Romo. You need to answer the question that way. I thought it was a good move by him."
Gosselin: "Give him a chance to be a difference maker. Give him the ball. The whole problem with this team is that they don't run the ball. Demarco Murray had the best average of any starting halfback in the league last year at 5.2 a carry, but he only ranked 21st in carries. Give him a chance to help Witten and Romo win a ring. That's the problem. He wants to be seen."
George: "Anytime he has had over 20 carries, they are undefeated. They need to give him the ball more if they are going to win a title."
Published: 16 June 2014 11:29 PM
Updated: 17 June 2014 12:36 AM
Dallas Morning News columnist Rick Gosselin and Cowboys beat writer Brandon George joined Fox Sports Southwest's Erin Hartigan for SportsDay OnAir on Monday. Here are some highlights:
On Gavin Escobar's role:
Gosselin: "He fancies himself as a receiver. They drafted him as a receiver. They view him as a receiver, but somebody at tight end has to block. He put a few pounds on, but adding five or 10 pounds doesn't make you a blocker. Blocking comes from the heart. Right now, there are a lot of guys who fancy themselves as receivers and not blockers. That's one of the problems with the running game."
George: "In college, that's what he was. He was split out wide as a receiver. I don't think he will ever be a good blocker. If you are around Gavin Escobar, he is not a physical or aggressive person. I don't think blocking is in his DNA. I think he will be a receiver. When you look at him, you put him out wide and let him beat the corner. Let him play one-on-one. That's what his skill set is. I don't think you can camouflage it at this point. You know he cant block, put him out wide, and throw him the football."
On Demarco Murray's comments:
George: "Ever since Demarco has been here, he has always said the right things. If he hasn't said the right things, he just doesn't talk. He's a smart guy in that sense. He's really been that way since he was at Oklahoma. He keeps to himself. When he talks, he puts the team first. He is smart enough to see this team is led by Witten and Romo. You need to answer the question that way. I thought it was a good move by him."
Gosselin: "Give him a chance to be a difference maker. Give him the ball. The whole problem with this team is that they don't run the ball. Demarco Murray had the best average of any starting halfback in the league last year at 5.2 a carry, but he only ranked 21st in carries. Give him a chance to help Witten and Romo win a ring. That's the problem. He wants to be seen."
George: "Anytime he has had over 20 carries, they are undefeated. They need to give him the ball more if they are going to win a title."
