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Michael Gallup OUT: Who Steps Up for Cowboys’ Dak Prescott vs. Bucs?
FRISCO – The Dallas Cowboys, recent out of “gamesmanship,” now must cope with an precise “recreation.”
And as anticipated, they are going to achieve this on Sunday night time in Week 1 at AT&T Stadium in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with out the providers of beginning receiver Michael Gallup. (See the complete damage listing right here.)
So to the following query: Alongside CeeDee Lamb – who the Cowboys consider is about to raise himself to the “Davante Adams/Cooper Kupp degree” – which different pass-catcher steps up?
We have already detailed on this area how Lamb could also be poised to steer the NFL in targets on this Dak Prescott-led offense. And Prescott, who’s 100-percent wholesome after coping with ankle discomfort as the results of an ill-fitting shoe, may even absolutely goal Dalton Schultz in a manner that places him amongst league leaders on the tight finish spot.
However what concerning the different receivers?
One NFL scout tells CowboysSI.com that Dallas is about to have one huge drawback on offense on this recreation and one huge drawback for the season. The short-term situation in opposition to the Bucs? Tampa Bay’s protection is designed to stuff Ezekiel Elliott and a ball-control operating recreation.
So … throw it to the surface receivers? Certain – however the long-term drawback, in accordance with the scout, is that Dallas is sorely short-handed there.
Is rookie Jalen Tolbert prepared? We’re doubtful.
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“No, no. By no means. Not an opportunity,” Dak says of any lingering points for Sunday, sneakers and ankles as soon as once more cohabitating in consolation. “I’m good to go. I promise you.”
Is veteran Noah Brown about to reside as much as long-held expectations? We’re doubtful.
Second-year man Simi Fehoko? Undrafted rookie Dennis Houston? USFL MVP and rookie KaVontae Turpin? Any individual must reply the decision.
Gallup is within the technique of getting back from a Week 17 ACL tear suffered in January, and possibly by Week 3, he solves this concern. However Sunday is arriving.
And a brand new wideout helper must arrive with it.
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