IRVING, Texas — Roy Williams spent most of the Cowboys’ final series in the Superdome on the sideline.
It’s just a coincidence that Williams dropped a perfect pass to end the previous possession, Wade Phillips said.
Williams offered a half-hearted apology for the drop — his second of the game — and said he’d make up for it this week. He probably won’t get that many opportunities.
Kevin Ogletree and Sam Hurd both got some playing time in two-receiver sets against the Saints. They combined to catch all three balls thrown their way, including a pretty tippy-toe grab by Ogletree on an out on the sideline.
Phillips indicated that Ogletree and Hurd had earned more opportunities.
“It’s different players and what they can do and whether they deserve to play,” Phillips said.
That doesn’t mean Williams’ starting job is in jeopardy. A $9 million receiver that arrived in a blockbuster trade isn’t going to be a reserve.
Williams will start as long as he’s on the roster. However, if the coaches are more confident in Ogletree than Williams, does it make sense to keep the receiver with the enormous salary next season?
