Dallas Cowboys Could Get Second Chance with Former Draft Crush
An area of the Dallas Cowboys that's still in question is how the wide receiver room will fill out. Losing Amari Cooper, Malik Turner and Cedrick Wilson has hurt, but the uncertainty of when Michael Gallup or James Washington return makes it even worse. Assuming they keep 7 WRs again, the decisions on the final […]
An area of the Dallas Cowboys that's still in question is how the wide receiver room will fill out. Losing Amari Cooper, Malik Turner and Cedrick Wilson has hurt, but the uncertainty of when Michael Gallup or James Washington return makes it even worse.
Assuming they keep 7 WRs again, the decisions on the final spot(s) will be tight.
CeeDee Lamb is WR1. We know this. Gallup won't start the season on the PUP list, but Washington could. Rookie Jalen Tolbert and Noah Brown are going to factor into the passing attack early, as will Simi Fehoko.
Then that leaves the young players. KaVontae Turpin's electric kick/punt return abilities have all but guaranteed him a job. While Dennis Houston continues to develop a connection with QB Dak Prescott. Having taken a number of snaps with the first-team offense, but remains a bubble player.
Now, a former draft prospect the Cowboys loved is looking to get out of his current situation.
It comes by way of 2020 second-round WR Denzel Mims, currently with the New York Jets. He has requested a trade and the Dallas Cowboys are tied to him once again. And for good reason.
This isn't the first time Mims has been attached to the Cowboys. He's a local kid, from the University of Baylor and was a 2020 official visit. Albeit via Zoom, when COVID wrecked the season.
Out of Baylor, Mims had a fantastic combine following his last year. He stands at 6'3 and just under 220-pounds, ran an official 4.38 40-yard dash and a 38.5" vertical. His size, speed and on-field performance were favorably compared to DK Metcalf.
However, his first two season with the Jets have been marred by injuries and inconsistencies with QBs and coaching staffs.
On top of that, he is getting pushed down the depth chart behind veteran Corey Davis, Elijah Moore and rookie first-round pick Garrett Wilson.
A return home, with an upgrade at QB could be what he needs to fully see his potential. Given the questionable depth the Cowboys currently have, combined with the untapped upside and rookie contract attached, this is a very "Stephen Jones' type move.
The likelihood that it probably wouldn't cost more than a sixth-round pick. Given his status on the team and injury history. No reason why he isn't worth the look.
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