Cowboys' Beasley blames limited role on front office

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley suggested Tuesday on Twitter that his role in the team's offense has been restricted by the front office having a different agenda. Responding to a fan wondering if Beasley -- who will be an unrestricted free agent in March -- will re-sign with the Cowboys, the wideout tweeted, "Utilization is more important than money." After a fan's reply alluded to fired offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, Beasley continued tweeting.

"Honestly, the front office pushes who they want to get the ball to," he wrote. "I haven't been a huge priority in that regard. Maybe that will change but I'm not sure. More balls come my way in 2 minute drill where nothing is planned." Beasley went on to add that his comments don't necessarily mean he will leave the Cowboys in free agency.

"I'll play anywhere where I can make more of an impact," he wrote. "I would love for that to be Dallas or anywhere else that will give me more to make an impact. I just wanna ball. It's hard with 3 to 4 opps a game." The wideout also indicated he has no issue with quarterback Dak Prescott, saying, "I love my QB and I am one of his favorites."

Beasley, 29, finished 2018 with 65 catches on 87 targets (5.4 per game) for 672 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games (four starts). The targets, receptions and yards were each the second-highest totals of his career, trailing his 2016 numbers (75 catches on 98 targets, 833 yards) and well outpacing his 2017 stat line (36 catches on 63 targets, 314 yards). Beasley has spent all seven years of his NFL career with the Cowboys after joining them as an undrafted free agent out of SMU in 2012. He just finished the final year of a four-year, $13.6 million contract.

The Cowboys' offense is expected to change in 2019 because of Linehan's firing, which came after head coach Jason Garrett initially indicated Linehan would return. Per multiple reports, the team plans to promote someone already on staff to offensive coordinator, with quarterbacks coach Kellen Moore a top contender for the position. Former quarterback Jon Kitna could be brought on the staff to help coach quarterbacks. This marks the second time in less than a year that Beasley has been critical of the Cowboys' approach. Last June, he appeared to take a shot at departed receivers coach Derek Dooley in praising new coach Sanjay Lal.

"It feels like the first time we're actually being taught how to run routes instead of just naturally doing," Beasley said at the time. --Field Level Media