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Dallas Cowboys best case scenarios: Wide receivers edition

By Gillia Baattai

ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 19: Noah Brown #85 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown pass ahead of George Winn #37 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 19: Noah Brown #85 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a touchdown pass ahead of George Winn #37 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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The best case scenario for the Cowboys receivers in 2018 goes as such …

Gallup emerges as a JuJu Smith-Schuster type performer and replaces Dez’s production from 2017. With around 65 receptions, for 700-800 yards receiving, and six to eight touchdowns; Gallup will emerge as the future of the position. And though he won’t be a Julio Jones-type top-three receiver, he will prove to be a steady and dependable go-to guy for Prescott.

Allen Hurns will play the role Williams lost as the dependable ‘Z’ receiver to complement Gallup. Hurns 2015 season with 1,000 yards and 10 touchdown came as a ‘Z’ receiver. It was only because of injuries or playing out of position at the ‘Y’ slot position that Hurns didn’t perform to his 2015 standard. Everything about his game is solid not spectacular, he’s meant for this role and would do Dak some favors.

Cole Beasley will slide right back into the 70 reception 700-yard territory after being freed up by the diversity of the teams receiving corps. At 29, Beasley is getting older; but I do believe he will bounce back in 2018 and be a consistent weapon in the passing game.

In this scenario, I have Thompson winning the battle for the deep threat role as he’s improved each season in the league and is coming off a season where he was amongst the league-leading deep threats.

I do think Wilson is the long-term answer for this role and possibly more, and do think he will be the fifth receiver on the roster. He will get some chances in the regular season and will be looked upon to play Thompson’s role in 2019.

Accounts have been saying Noah Brown has been working hard all offseason and is a staple at the Star. I expect his hard work to pay off as his top-notch blocking, elite size and athletic profile, and raw potential keep him on the squad. I think Brown has a chance to be a productive red zone threat and injury insurance to Gallup. He is the perfect sixth receiver as he also adds special teams ability.

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