Sam Hurd Leads Dallas Cowboys Third Receiver Race

Sure it's nice to have someone stretch the field, like Terry Glen used to, but I don't understand why people think speed is essential. Short precise routes that create separation create first downs.... The greatest receiver of all time wasn't fast and his name is Jerry Rice.

The Cowboys already have a great possesion receiver and thats Roy. Im with bevomav Austin speed is more needed. We have Crayton and he really does not have good speed. Lets just hope Austin dont drop the ball anymore.

i'd keep barber just due to the fact of what you said, the wear and tear on portis? that takes it's toll. barber is going to be more of a role player then just a work horse. that still means 1000-1200 yds, 8-10 tds 3rd down passing attempts???? he'll be used just not exclusive. he's younger and no wear on the tires. but portis is a horse, but an old horse? i'd go barber, but i'm cowboy. i know it killed landry to say it too, but when it came time to drop the ax, he'd go barber.???hahahaha

I didn't see Hurd let any passes hit him in the hands and fall to the ground, so that's a pretty good start. Oggletree looked the best in returns. Stanback is just pitiful as a return man, get him OFF the field.

I'd keep Portis, honestly. And that hurts to say it. Tough call

Fellas,I need help! Im in a keeper league and I have to let go of Portis or Barber. Portis will get a ton of carries but he’s more prone to injury under that heavy workload. Barber on the the other hand is gonna have to split carries with Felix, but I feel Barber will be a TD monster like 2008 when he split carries with Julius.   Help me out!

Austin is the only receiver on the roster who can stretch the defense..Hurd is a possession receiver..For that reason alone..I feel Ausin..will be the number three...

Unless he drops passes on a regular basis...

I think Hurd, though oft injured just like Miles Austin, has been more consistent. Austin had 13 catches last year and 3 were for TD's and everyone in the media wants to anoint him as this year's breakout receiver for the Cowboys. i don't see it. I do see Hurd making big catches and even playing well on special teams. Don't forget it was Hurd that enabled Tony Curtis to get that onside kick recovery in the Bills game a couple years ago. He's just a great player that gives it his all every play. I think he will prove to be a better receiver than Austin (excluding the return game of course)..

I hope so

Hurd is a good reciever and has much room to improve, you have to remember that he was hurt last year. so if he can stay fit,Hurd can be a great help toward the bowl and impact off the field