Okay I haven't blogged in a while and I probably won't for a while after this, but Miles Austin is worth it. First his history, Austin had never started an NFL game in his 3 previous years in the Cowboys system. He went undrafted out of Monmouth University in 2006, and the Cowboys signed him, before the season began. He made the team primarily as a return man. He returned 29 kickoffs for 753 a hair under 26 yards per return not bad for an undrafted rookie. Austin chose a good time to shine as his first kick return touchdown was in the 2006. He mainly returned in 2007 as well, but caught a few passes as well. He saw brief receiving action in 2008 as well occasionally listed on 3 receiver plays. He had a very impressive yards per catch but his kickoff return numbers dropped considerably from previous years after an early season injury. Which brings us to 2009, Miles Austin is now primarily just the no. 3 receiver. Wade Phillips gives him the opportunity to start over an ailing and struggling Roy Williams. Austin would have a career day with 10 receptions, 250 yards, and 2 touchdowns. 250 yards in a game broke Bob Hayes' franchise record of 246. With a bye week Austin had time to get over his stunning performance and get prepared for alot more playing time. Austin started over Patrick Crayton who would later make his presence known on Special Teams. Austin would have 6 receptions for 171 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a fumble. For the second time in 3 weeks, and second consecutive game for the Cowboys Austin led the NFL in receiving yards.
In 2 games Miles Austin jumped onto the leaderboard in many receiving catagorys. He has only 21 receptions all season due to the fact he hasn't started all year, however he is tied with Hines Ward (42 receptions) for the most 20+ yard receptions in the NFL, with only DeSean Jackson having more 40+ receptions. He is 9th in the NFL in receiving yards (3rd in the NFC) with 502 (421 in 2 games). He is one of just 6 Wide Receivers to have 5 touchdowns so far this year. Averaging 23.9 yards per catch no receiver with more than 6 receptions has a higher average.
In conclusion, I'm gonna be so mad (at myself not Miles) if he goes for another astounding game with more stats that would go well on this blog.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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