In all transparency and fairness, Tolbert is looking like a very good pick.
This is from yesterday’s Footballguys’ email:
. DAL - Jalen Tolbert impresses coaches
Source: DallasCowboys.com
Dallas Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert impressed his coaches at rookie minicamp. 'He's awesome,' offensive coordinator Kellen Moore said of the 2022 third-round pick. 'I think he works his tail off. I think you can tell how prepared he is and how detailed he wants to be. I think he's going to be a really good addition for us.'
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Tolbert has made a good first impression, which could be an important step to being one of the few rookies to start at wide receiver in Week 1. James Washington is his main competition, although Michael Gallup will obviously get the #2 job back when he is recovered from a January ACL tear.
So, I can see why people wanted him. But, having said that, I think VJJ was the better pick for our situation.
Despite how good Tolbert’s doing, I just don’t see a scenario where he’s able to do what VJJ can for our O.
Honestly, I think if Poles didn’t draft VJJ there due to him being gone, he would have gone with Calvin Austin or Gray. I’m not sure he wanted a straight up WR, but more of a mismatch nightmare.
For those of you who just did a double take with Gray out of SMU, it was his speed. That guy ran on another plane. It was crazy to watch. So, yeah, he was only utilized out of the slot at SMU and wasn’t even their number 1, but, looking at how they plan on using VJJ, I think they were very serious about taking him. But, that’s all what if now since they got their guy.