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Cole Beasley out to prove size doesn't matter as No. 1 receiver

OXNARD, Calif. -- Cole Beasley does not look like a traditional No. 1 receiver.

A year ago, seven of the top 10 receivers in yardage were at least 6-foot-1, 198 pounds. Beasley is 5-8, 180 pounds.

While the Dallas Cowboys profess they will go with a committee approach at receiver as they look to replace Dez Bryant, Beasley has been the leader of that committee at least as training camp has progressed.

“My old high school coach Fred Highland used to say, 'When they get off the bus don't look at the big guys.