Dallas Cowboys receivers: Who is the odd man out?

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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 05: Terrance Williams #83 of the Dallas Cowboys and La’el Collins #71 of the Dallas Cowboys ceelbrate the fourth quarter touchdown by Cole Beasley #11 of the Dallas Cowboys in a football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

The final safe man is slot receiver Cole Beasley. Even if only for one more year, it is safe to assume Beasley will be with the team. Not only are his quickness, route-running, and space finding amongst the best at his position; but he is also Prescott’s de facto security blanket.

Beasley is one of the longest-tenured Cowboys on the offense, and his success with Dak in 2016 will be a significant reason he is one of the top six receivers in 2018. Without the constant bracket coverage, there is a good chance Beasley can repeat his 2016 performance and lead the team in receptions.

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That leaves Williams, Brown, Thompson, and 2018 sixth round pick Cedrick Wilson as the four guys fighting for the assumed three more spots.

With the top three targets locked in, the team will look to fill specific roles with their next few receiver spots. With the loss of Brice Butler, the team is looking for a reliable deep threat.

Thompson was signed to do just that, and with a 4.31 40-time, he is as of right now the best bet to fill that role. He might not be a well-rounded wide receiver, but when the team needs a guy to run straight downfield and create some space, they can feel comfortable calling on Thompson.

Though Cedrick Wilson was primarily a deep threat at Boise State, he has the ability and potential to be a complete wideout. He can run almost any route and has the intelligence, work ethic, and most-importantly hands to turn into a very solid number two option. Cutting a player with his upside so soon really makes no sense. And though a practice squad spot is possible, I believe he will prove to be too good to leave off the opening day roster.

I believe the final roster spot for a receiver will go to Noah Brown.

As of right now, Brown is a great blocker with elite size and the athletic potential at only 21 to be a future ‘X’. He can also prove to be a good red zone target this year and provides the team with a receiver profile that no other player on the roster can match. Teams typically don’t cut big, strong, and young; and even though Brown is also a candidate for the practice squad, I feel as though the team will give him another year on the active roster to grow.

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