Bad week for Crayton...

by bloodsweatandtears on Oct 15, 2009 1:17 PM CDT

Patrick Crayton has never been anyone's favorite, probably because he is more a possession guy then a play maker. Although, I do believe he is valuable to this team because of his durability and dependable hands. But in the end of it all after this week his roll in the offense is going to be drastically diminished... with Austins emergence and the possibly he might take his #2 spot and the unexpected veteran signing of Allen Rossum from san fran who we didnt bring in to be a CB so, there goes PC's punts and kickoffs. Is Crayton getting the short end of the stick?

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Crayton has always played better in the slot position

Some would look at it as a demotion from the #2 WR position to move to the #3 slot position, but in Crayton’s case, it will probably increase his usability not diminish it. Perhaps he won’t catch as many balls, but I’d envision him catching some key third down conversions and some touchdowns in the red zone.

by BishopWest on Oct 15, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions

I just hope he gets his head on straight

I was very disapointed with his lack of concentration last week.

by StillHateTheGiants on Oct 15, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions

Crayton

…is watching his star fall.

"Emotion is highly overrated in football. My wife Corky is emotional as hell but can't play football worth a damn."

- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

by 5Blings on Oct 15, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions

I wouldn't even put Crayton in the slot

I’d put Hurd in the slot. He won’t fumble the ball away.

Ich bin ein Berliner--JFK

by HudBaby on Oct 15, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions

he won't catch it either

You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach

by TrueBlue24 on Oct 18, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions

No matter how they use him

I just hope he does his talking on the field and not to the media. He does have a lot to say for a so so player.

by oldboysfan on Oct 15, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions

Crayton was horrible in KC

Miles did great, on the other hand. If they DON’T start Austin, it’s an insult and sends a bad message to the rest of the team.

Crayton’s never been that great at punt returns, he’s just been consistent catching the ball. After his fumble(which should have been his second fumble of the game), he deserved to lose that job as well.

He should be a slot receiver, and that’s it. His days of starting are over, if the coaches have any common sense.

Epic Fail since 1985

by the red scare on Oct 15, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions

Wasn’t Crayton starting when this Cowboys team was at it’s best? Crayton is a good wide out but he needs the single coverage that having a TO and Witten brings.

by rocket8188 on Oct 18, 2009 5:52 AM CDT reply actions