My take on our WR situation
Terrell Owens - His contract is up after next season. Jerry already stated that he will give TO his $3M roster bonus in June. I think he will be given one more 3 year deal, which will probably be the last one of his career. I don't think TO is the type to drag out his career and allow his game to decline in front of the public's eye. He will try to go out on top. If the Cowboys win the Super Bowl within the next 3 years, I think TO will retire. I expect a 3 year, 30-35M type deal.
Terry Glenn - He was a fun guy to watch and cheer for in a Cowboys uniform. He totally exceeded my expectations. His career is at it's journey's end. He may be trying to put off surgery, but even if he were to come back, he wouldn't be the same. He didn't look the same this year when he came back and he had all the time he needed to. MOTH, we really can't invest a lot into what Romo may have said about him in practice, looking sharp and all. That's just a QB supporting a trusted and honored veteran. You should know better. The reason why Glenn had it specified that he would receive a $5M dollar roster bonus in June '07 was because he knew it was unlikely that he'd see many more years of his contract after that. He definitely wasn't going to see the $4,950,000 owed to him in 2010. Jerry is smart enough to know now is the time to cut the line. Terry knows it and that's why he's trying to avoid Jerry.
Patrick Crayton - I've always felt he was an important part of the puzzle, however, never felt he was irreplaceable. I was ok with his extension. It wasn't a huge relief that we signed him, but it certainly was deserved. I like the stability that he brings to the table. He's grown with Romo and they're building something between the two. He's a good #3 receiver. Asking him to be a full time starter however, is not going to make us a feared offense. He's our version of Brandon Stokely.
Sam Hurd - Hurd has a future with the Cowboys. We will always need that #4 WR and he can fill that role for a long time. He also has the capability of stepping in due to injury. Will he ever be a full time starter for the Cowboys? Maybe, but if that happens, we won't be winning any Super Bowls.
Miles Austin - Will he ever put it all together? We keep hoping. As long as he has a job doing kick returns, he'll be with the team. His future is certainly in doubt and his contract is up in 2009. It's do or die time for him. With Terry Glenn leaving, Austin should have one more chance to stick on the roster, but don't be surprised if he's let go by the time we have to trim the roster down to 53. Aaron Glenn got cut last year. There are no guarantees.
Isaiah Stanback - He will probably be given 3 years to show what he can do. I enjoy reading the positive news out on him. He's got a unique blend of skills. This coaching staff brought him aboard, so I don't see them giving up on him too soon. I think he has the upside to be a starter, but it will take time to get there. The 2009-10 season could be his true breakout year.
We are strong at the bottom of the depth chart based off sheer potential. But there are still questions to be answered to see if they can reach their potential. The talent is there and it's no time to give up on them just yet. However, at the top of the depth chart, we are aging. TO is good for a few more years, but we have a spot open opposite of him for another really talented player to step up in. The guys lower on the depth chart could possibly grab that role, but it's a shot in the dark. Knowing Jerry and they way he likes to play football, I wouldn't expect anything less than another flashy name to be slated in playing opposite of TO in 2008. I expect a trade, a high pick or a late cut signing of a decently big named player to fill the role of our #2 WR.
Terrell Owens - His contract is up after next season. Jerry already stated that he will give TO his $3M roster bonus in June. I think he will be given one more 3 year deal, which will probably be the last one of his career. I don't think TO is the type to drag out his career and allow his game to decline in front of the public's eye. He will try to go out on top. If the Cowboys win the Super Bowl within the next 3 years, I think TO will retire. I expect a 3 year, 30-35M type deal.
Terry Glenn - He was a fun guy to watch and cheer for in a Cowboys uniform. He totally exceeded my expectations. His career is at it's journey's end. He may be trying to put off surgery, but even if he were to come back, he wouldn't be the same. He didn't look the same this year when he came back and he had all the time he needed to. MOTH, we really can't invest a lot into what Romo may have said about him in practice, looking sharp and all. That's just a QB supporting a trusted and honored veteran. You should know better. The reason why Glenn had it specified that he would receive a $5M dollar roster bonus in June '07 was because he knew it was unlikely that he'd see many more years of his contract after that. He definitely wasn't going to see the $4,950,000 owed to him in 2010. Jerry is smart enough to know now is the time to cut the line. Terry knows it and that's why he's trying to avoid Jerry.
Patrick Crayton - I've always felt he was an important part of the puzzle, however, never felt he was irreplaceable. I was ok with his extension. It wasn't a huge relief that we signed him, but it certainly was deserved. I like the stability that he brings to the table. He's grown with Romo and they're building something between the two. He's a good #3 receiver. Asking him to be a full time starter however, is not going to make us a feared offense. He's our version of Brandon Stokely.
Sam Hurd - Hurd has a future with the Cowboys. We will always need that #4 WR and he can fill that role for a long time. He also has the capability of stepping in due to injury. Will he ever be a full time starter for the Cowboys? Maybe, but if that happens, we won't be winning any Super Bowls.
Miles Austin - Will he ever put it all together? We keep hoping. As long as he has a job doing kick returns, he'll be with the team. His future is certainly in doubt and his contract is up in 2009. It's do or die time for him. With Terry Glenn leaving, Austin should have one more chance to stick on the roster, but don't be surprised if he's let go by the time we have to trim the roster down to 53. Aaron Glenn got cut last year. There are no guarantees.
Isaiah Stanback - He will probably be given 3 years to show what he can do. I enjoy reading the positive news out on him. He's got a unique blend of skills. This coaching staff brought him aboard, so I don't see them giving up on him too soon. I think he has the upside to be a starter, but it will take time to get there. The 2009-10 season could be his true breakout year.
We are strong at the bottom of the depth chart based off sheer potential. But there are still questions to be answered to see if they can reach their potential. The talent is there and it's no time to give up on them just yet. However, at the top of the depth chart, we are aging. TO is good for a few more years, but we have a spot open opposite of him for another really talented player to step up in. The guys lower on the depth chart could possibly grab that role, but it's a shot in the dark. Knowing Jerry and they way he likes to play football, I wouldn't expect anything less than another flashy name to be slated in playing opposite of TO in 2008. I expect a trade, a high pick or a late cut signing of a decently big named player to fill the role of our #2 WR.
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