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The Cowboys failed to accomplish Jerry's highly optimistic goal of adding a "wow" receiver, so they're counting on the young players at the position to develop into legit threats.
We'll certainly flood this here blog with reports about the receivers' progress during OTAs, minicamp and training camp. Todd Archer took a break from offering Tony Romo golf tips to write a column about the young WRs on the roster.
Sam Hurd is the most established WR among the young bucks. Isaiah Stanback, a fourth-rounder last season, is the only one the the Cowboys drafted. Wes Welker wannabe Danny Amendola was the media darling of rookie minicamp. But Archer believes Miles Austin might be the best of the bunch.
He caught five passes for 76 yards last season and drew some big pass interference penalties against Green Bay. Next to cornerback Terence Newman, he may be the fastest player on the team. Former coach Bill Parcells swore the kid had big-time ability but needed time to learn after playing at tiny Monmouth University.
Going by the three-year rule, it's time for Austin. Quarterback Tony Romo has confidence in him and Garrett's confidence grew in him as last season went on. Austin needs to display consistency through the organized team activities, minicamp and training camp. If he can, he might be a decent threat opposite Owens. He's big (6-3, 216), fast and has shown he can do some damage with the ball in his hands thanks to his kick return work.
Of the on-hand candidates, he has the most potential.
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http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/ar...es-austin.html
Keep in mind that supposedly Ireland and Tuna made a trade offer for Austin early in the offseason. It would be interesting to find out what they offered.
Im very high on Austin, he has starter potential, he has the measuarables of a first round WR but he showed last year he needs work.
DMN blog.:Dont count out Miles Austin
DMN blog.:Dont count out Miles Austin
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