I mean I don't think Duece even needs to play special teams to be the #2 RB. Right now that is clearly what he should be. Turpin has supposedly been really good at WR at camp, so it's certainly possibly he earns a roster spot on that alone. Bonus is both guys can return. Although that fumble against the Jags from Turpin was not good.
They are giving Turpin a great opportunity to make this team. He's an interesting player. A downside with him is ball security / decision making. The team has to question whether they can trust him to avoid negative plays.
If the camp reports are true and based on how Tolbert looked, I don’t think it is close. He may be a “Pro Bowl” returner, but he is tremendously overrated. His last couple of returns saw him get tackled in the open field by a kicker and a long snapper stripped him of the football the other night.
For the game, Tolbert's receiving stat line was better actually. Then theres the dipshit fumble rooskie.
Yes but Mike loves him some BallS. I don't see the value of Ball or Davis. Like the play of Bell and the unknown of Stephens and Bass better.
It definitely feels like the novelty of Turpin has worn off. We also have to acknowledge that draft status pays a huge part in this as well. Which is why I think Tolbert has a leg up.
I seriously doubt Hendershot's job is on the line. The Cowboys like him too much. John Stephens may push his way onto the roster but I don't think they dump Hendershot either. At that point I'm guessing we keep 4 TEs. Of course if Hendershot has trade value at all, I may be in the market to trade him. Still seems a bit risky to roll with 2 rookie TE's and a second year TE. I mean talk about a young position group.
I mean I doubt Stephens sees the field much as a rookie. But he has enough raw talent to make it worth keeping him around because I think he could develop into a real weapon at TE.
I don’t see us rolling with just 4 WRs unless you are considering Stephens as a slash.