Poll: Should the Cowboys Keep Patrick Crayton or Sam Hurd?

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 1:46 PM CDT in Dallas Cowboys General

Which one of these guys will still be signing autographs as a Cowboy?

Not many teams in the league are as deep as the Cowboys are at wide receiver. Miles Austin, Roy Williams and Dez Bryant will have the top three slots locked up. Kevin Ogletree has unique skills and could take up another spot.

Now, if the team keeps both Patrick Crayton and Sam Hurd, they would be paying nearly $4 million for the 4th and 5th WR. With the aforementioned four other guys, that would make six at the position--meaning a guy like Jesse Holley would have no chance at making the 53.

But Crayton may be making it easier for the coaches to decide, as his agent, Fred Lyles, wants the team to release him by 5PM today.

"It seems he doesn't figure in their plans, so it's not logical to be on the roster until Saturday," Lyles said. "We don't see the use in prolonging it."

Hat tip to TheAnsah for the FanShot.

Also, CowboysMom22 has a nice FanPost on the subject.

As for Hurd, we know the Cowboys have been reported as having shopped him around the league. Well, he sure caught Tony Sparano's attention after last night's game, so says Mike Berardino of the South Florida Sun-Sentinal. And a team like the Rams could use a young veteran WR after having just placed Donnie Avery on IR.

Something has got to give. The Cowboys have an either/or choice between Crayton and Hurd. They both have chemistry with Tony Romo. Is Crayton's experience worth more than Hurd's upside?

Poll

If you were the Cowboys, which wide receiver would you keep (if any)?

Patrick Crayton

331 votes

Sam Hurd

465 votes

Keep Both

178 votes

Trade/Release Both

141 votes

1115 votes | Poll has closed

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ugh Im so tired of hearing about this

we wont have to wait long to find out. This is like the 1999post about it. I say keep crayton because one of the top 3 are bound to miss time

Really?! Really?!

by thebigham on Sep 3, 2010 1:53 PM CDT reply actions

Well something is about to happen real quick here with this situation, and it's looking less likely that Crayton will remain.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions

So Sad

He’s been the Rodney Dangerfield of the Cowboys his entire career as far as the coaching staff is concerned.

It just seems like every single training camp the Cowboys have been trying to devise a way to get rid of him, and every single year he just steps up and produces for this team.

by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 3, 2010 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Yup. Let's hope they know what they're doing.

But he’s at the point in his career where he needs to make $$$ before he’s too old. Can’t do that on the sidelines.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions

It's Hurd's time to shine, ham!

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions

noooooo haha

i guess that means tree will be ahead of hurd on the roster??

Really?! Really?!

by thebigham on Sep 3, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I dunno becuz on the Depth Chart they have Hurd, then KO behind RW.

And PC and Holley behind Austin. That obviously has to change becuz of Dez’s return, but KO probably has his own Garrett-style packages—the screens and stuff.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions

To me this all says Dez

They’re making room so Dez can get in the game early and often. As far as I’m concerned I’d rather see Dez getting ALL of Crayton & Hurds passes. It also brings in a player we probably need for depth purposes.

If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem.

by White Wolf on Sep 3, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Players are already getting cut...

And check out this nugget:

Jones however did indicate that the team would keep only two tight ends, which means they will likely keep two fullbacks on the roster.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

Easy decision

Gronkowski looks fantastic. He’s clearly more versitile than Cricket and I’m not sure he isn’t a better lead blocker too.

Head-and-shoulders better than the scrub TEs we brought in mid-training-camp.

by Blue Eyed Devil on Sep 3, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions

#83 Martin Rucker made a few plays in that last game

by AustonianAggie on Sep 3, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions

He looked pretty good to me.

He’s still PS eligible.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Duh

Even I could have indicated that lol

by One.Cool.Customer on Sep 3, 2010 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Trade Imminent?

Jerry Jones said the Cowboys are exploring trade possibilities involving multiple teams and more than one player as Saturday’s final roster cuts loom.

DC.com

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed Friday afternoon that the club is working on trades involving multiple players.
“But that’s about all I can say about it,” Jones said. “It hasn’t happened, but there is potential that we might make a trade before the (53-man cutdown deadline Saturday).”

SAEN

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:12 PM CDT reply actions

ooooh i love it

Really?! Really?!

by thebigham on Sep 3, 2010 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions

wheelin' and dealin' is always fun

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

by staubachfan on Sep 3, 2010 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions

We should get some o line depth out of one of these deals

I am pleased we did not go after Wells. He cannot run block for sht…Come on JJ do ur thing

by scandrick32 on Sep 3, 2010 2:23 PM CDT reply actions

I wanna trade Holland for Procter...lol.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing :)

by scandrick32 on Sep 3, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd give a lot for a quality G or C

However, my best guess is we pick up a couple of 7th round picks for these multiple deals/players.

by staubachfan on Sep 3, 2010 2:28 PM CDT reply actions

Pitt's hartwig is available

by scandrick32 on Sep 3, 2010 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Here we go!

Hearing the Cowboys moving close to trading WR Patrick Crayton. Wouldn’t be surprised if something is finalized shortly.

http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/22914090940

If JLC is on it, something must really be up.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions

Oh boy....

Where the heck is he going? Hopefully AFC.

Go Cowboys.....Go White Sox.....

by goat3000 on Sep 3, 2010 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions

AZ for Leinart.

Nah, the Cards would really be ripping us off.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm staring at my screen waiting for news of a deal.

by staubachfan on Sep 3, 2010 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Just hope it's good value

PC is worth a lot as the fallback receiver. Better get something good.

The new mantra: No more injuries. No more injuries. Everybody now: NO MORE INJURIES!

by Tom Ryle on Sep 3, 2010 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions

prepare to be disappointed, then.

Teams aren’t going to give much for a guy that would be cut anyway.

by greatwhitenorth on Sep 3, 2010 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions

none of the bottom of the roster guys will ever challenge to start

with Olgetree having a bad camp, it’s clear there are only just a guys (JAGs) at the bottom of the WR roster. Keep these two, because we know they can play and it’s all about winning this year.

by AustonianAggie on Sep 3, 2010 2:37 PM CDT reply actions

when Hurd and Miles joined the team

I thought Hurd was better; he had a higher Floor than Miles Austin; but now it’s apparent Miles also had a higher Ceiling in talent

by AustonianAggie on Sep 3, 2010 2:40 PM CDT reply actions

I thought the same.

Maybe Hurd will bust out too?!? Doubt it, but I’d like to see them stay together.

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by Aaron Novinger on Sep 3, 2010 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions

If this goes down...

Hurd better be ready to make plays given the chance…on OFFENSE.

Go Cowboys.....Go White Sox.....

by goat3000 on Sep 3, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions

If Crayton’s agent is conceding already, then that indicates that they’re leaning towards parting ways.
Crayton costs more and his ST contribution is diminishing. We know what Crayton brings.
Hurd still has some upside and an unknown ceiling. He is cheaper and he is a ST ace.
This is clearly a business move now.
They are both getting expensive at the 4-5 WR spot.
As much as I hate the fact that RW is determining a lot of what we do with these guys. I hope that Crayton DOES get the opportunity to be a legitimate mainstay in someone’s offense. He’s worked too hard to not get that kind of payback.
I hope he gets traded and that team would compensate him well and would use him.

by rotovibe on Sep 3, 2010 2:49 PM CDT reply actions