I have wondered though if Hurd could play the slot. I always felt Crayton was good in the slot. Being a former QB I often felt he would have a good feel for where Romo would want him to be in a given D. Hurd came to mind because of the report that he has bulked up a good bit (someone wrote he looked like a TE) I always think of a slot guy as a Wes Welker type of guy who is quicker than fast but I remembered that Rice did alot of damage in the slot. He is big enough to survive the middle. Would provide a big target and could thrive with some quick slants and drags across the middle.

I have no idea if he is suited for that but I wouldnt mind seeing some plays in TC and preseason to check him out. Help give him an opportunity to play more if Austins takes the #2 spot.

You can bring them along on a schedule but eventually you have to throw them in the water. Spencer, Austin, Hurd, Jenkins, and Scandrick come to mind as guys that need to thrown into the deep in.

Its unfortunate that Carp wasnt given about 4 games last year in Zachs position. Zack wasnt bad but Carp should have been given enough time on the field to prove something one way or another. You can call him a bum but I remember his rookie year when he did get extended playing time he seem to come on late. He seems to be a wasted pick now. Some of its his fault but just as much its the coaches fault. If your not ganna give them a chance then dont pick them.

i just dont think he is a legit #2. He can play it but seems to have more value in the slot. i really think he will catch the ball better this year. He cant do much worse. I think the NY drop haunts him though he wouldnt say it.
Austin needs to stay healthy. You could see his confidence grow and bang he gets hurt on a KO following his big TD. That sucks. Comes back starts getting healthy, confidence grows, makes a big 1st down catch against Redskins and bang, dinged again. I think he knows he can play now. i wish I could see how he carries himself and how he goes about his practices. id like to see his swagger. Is he thinking or is he turning it on and playing ball.