Terry Glenn interview on ESPN 103.3 radio

[Chocolate Lab]

Are you 100%? Maybe 99.5%.... No, not really, I'm 100%, or I will be by training camp.

Ok, you've been playing catch with Bledsoe for a while now: How is he? He looks good to me. Of course, we don't have a defense right now, but he looks like he still has his fastball. He's got good WRs and a great TE here... He always loved Ben Coates in New England. With a good O-line -- and Bledsoe was telling me just a few days ago that he hasn't had many good O lines like this -- and the running back -- shoot, I don't even have to say anything about that -- I think he's set up to succeed.

How ready are you to come back? I'm so raring to go I can't tell you. I've had a long time off and Joe Juraszec has made me a lot stronger and a little bigger, and I feel as good as I have in forever.

What happened last year? Besides you being hurt, I mean. Well, I'm a competitor so I think my being hurt had something to do with it, yes. But with all due respect to Eddie George, I don't think we had a good running game like we needed. I really feel like this is going to be a different football team this year.

The Cowboys didn't take a WR in the draft. Do you believe in the guys you have, especially Quincy Morgan? Yes I do. He's a competitor and that's the main thing you want. He can catch, and he can get open. The main thing I need is for him to follow along with what me and Keyshawn are about to do. (???)

So you're going to become more of a vocal leader this year? That's right, yes I am.

The team by all accounts had a great offseason. Do you as a player look at what the team does as far as making the effort to improve?Yes you do. You always hope they will make the right decisions, but I have faith that Bill and Jerry and Stephen will make the right calls, and it looks like they did.

What do you think about the horse collar rule? I think the NFL just did a great thing. I think the penalty might should be 20 yards. I've seen a lot of people really hurt that way, and even though Roy is on my team... Well, I think the NFL did the right thing.


Overall, Glenn sounds extremely excited and ready to play... He reiterated that even though it's his 10th year, he's feeling as good as he ever has. Said Juraszic has really changed his body and he can't believe how good he feels.

[dargonking999]

The Cowboys didn't take a WR in the draft. Do you believe in the guys you have, especially Quincy Morgan? Yes I do. He's a competitor and that's the main thing you want. He can catch, and he can get open. The main thing I need is for him to follow along with what me and Keyshawn are about to do. (???)

So you're going to become more of a vocal leader this year? That's right, yes I am.



These two things stood out to me. Hopefully him and Key will continue to be vocal leaders and bring the best out of hte WR's we have.

[TheHustler]

Thanks for the recap. He should have a great season. Our offense has a really good chance to be explosive.

[Duane]

Great recap Chocolate. :thumbup:

[Cbz40]

Thanks CL...Great recap

[yesfan]

I have faith that Bill and Jerry and Stephen will make the right calls, and it looks like they did.

It's a good sign when the players are including Steven in
the scheme of things.He'll play a huge role and Jerry won't
try and do it all.I believe his son adds good balance.This team
is being assembled to succeed well into the future,all the way
around.

[TheKey]

The horse collar rule sucks, he is just being a pansy reviever.

[CaptainAmerica]

Terry Glenn a leader!? Did that strike anyone else as funny?

No slam on him, because I'm glad we got him, but think back just a couple or 3-4 years ago when he was in New England. Only Parcells could have gotten in Glenn's head and made that kind of a turn around!!

[Shaun]

I like how he referred to him, Keyshawn, and Morgan as good recievers but that the boys have a great te.

[Banned_n_austin]

:laugh2:

With all due respect to Eddie George - he really sucked at running the football.

LOL

[Nors]

Terry Glenn - I can't quite describe this.

Yes he's injury prone, yes he's had issues and YES teams double over top on him.
I have access to Pats seats at the 15 yard line around 15 seats up. You are as close to the field with enough elevation to see it all. Terry Glenn separates as good as any Wide receiver I've ever seen live. Its insane, he has quicks, speeds, moves and just pulls away from defenders.

Its no suprise Parcells went and got him. Even if he's not a TO, ar an All Pro he's the kind of player that makes all around him better. He's that "physically" gifted on a football field.

If he and Bledsoe connect this year - be excited. That bears well for Jones and Witten as well!

[junk]

Terry Glenn - I can't quite describe this.

Yes he's injury prone, yes he's had issues and YES teams double over top on him.
I have access to Pats seats at the 15 yard line around 15 seats up. You are as close to the field with enough elevation to see it all. Terry Glenn separates as good as any Wide receiver I've ever seen live. Its insane, he has quicks, speeds, moves and just pulls away from defenders.

Its no suprise Parcells went and got him. Even if he's not a TO, ar an All Pro he's the kind of player that makes all around him better. He's that "physically" gifted on a football field.

If he and Bledsoe connect this year - be excited. That bears well for Jones and Witten as well!

No doubt he is a good player. The trade with GB was a flat out steal. However, for all of his skills, he always seems to be the guy that never quite puts it all together for some reason.

[Joshmvii]

He put it together his rookie season. He has been plagued by his own attitude problems earlier in his career, then a lack of playing time in Green Bay, and now that he's with Parcells, he just has to stay healthy. In 2003, he had an inaccurate QB who could throw downfield and he scored what, 5 times? In his first season back in the system. Last year, he was hurt and had a terrible QB behind a suspect line...

This season should be a wakeup call for his doubters. He's got a good QB behind a good line, the running game, and a TE to help out. I'm somewhat of an optimist, but I can easily see 70 catches for 1100ish yards with about 8 scores out of him, and that's with Morgan getting some PT in his place.

[blindzebra]

He put it together his rookie season. He has been plagued by his own attitude problems earlier in his career, then a lack of playing time in Green Bay, and now that he's with Parcells, he just has to stay healthy. In 2003, he had an inaccurate QB who could throw downfield and he scored what, 5 times? In his first season back in the system. Last year, he was hurt and had a terrible QB behind a suspect line...

This season should be a wakeup call for his doubters. He's got a good QB behind a good line, the running game, and a TE to help out. I'm somewhat of an optimist, but I can easily see 70 catches for 1100ish yards with about 8 scores out of him, and that's with Morgan getting some PT in his place.

Realistically Glenn is going to be option #4 on offense with Jones #1, Witten #2, Key #3, Glenn coming in at #4. Add Barber, A-Train, and Morgan and there are not enough plays to get him 70 catches.

[Nors]

16 games - 5 catches a game

That gets you 80

[boysfanindc]

Glenn only has more then 70 catches twice in his 9 years in the league so I agree 70 is probably pushing it.

Glenn has averaged 51 catches and 14.6 per catch over his 9 years in the league.

Alot of them have been shortened by injury.

If you take 51 catches times 14.6 and you get 770 yards.

But when he stays healthy he is a 70 catch 1,110 yard guy.

It will all depend on his health.

[Banned_n_austin]

Terry Glenn - I can't quite describe this.

Yes he's injury prone, yes he's had issues and YES teams double over top on him.
I have access to Pats seats at the 15 yard line around 15 seats up. You are as close to the field with enough elevation to see it all. Terry Glenn separates as good as any Wide receiver I've ever seen live. Its insane, he has quicks, speeds, moves and just pulls away from defenders.

Its no suprise Parcells went and got him. Even if he's not a TO, ar an All Pro he's the kind of player that makes all around him better. He's that "physically" gifted on a football field.

If he and Bledsoe connect this year - be excited. That bears well for Jones and Witten as well!

I agree, Nors. She certainly has impressed me since she's been here.

[big dog cowboy]

Thanks for the recap CL.

BTW, no way Glenn gets 80 rec's this year.

[Nors]

Thanks for the recap CL.

BTW, no way Glenn gets 80 rec's this year.

There will be two subplots:

1) Bledsoe will go to Glenn, did in past, working with in offseason. Manning/Harrison type deal.

2) Will Key get pissed? VT forced it to Key to detriment last year - and Key is NOT a separation guy.

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

good article lol at what he said about eddie george

[boysfanindc]

What is scary is that.

Quincy Morgan has actually averaged more yards per catch then Glenn and less then 1 catch less a game over their time in the league.

Glenn when healthy can produce number but has rarely proven he can play 16 games. He has only done this once in his 9 years in the league.

They way to have Glenn last a full season is to have Morgan step up and share the load. But this of course would reduce his catches.

[blindzebra]

We had just over 1,000 offensive plays last year. Parcells wants balance which means 500 pass plays give or take.

60% completions means 300 passes completed.

With a young D and a trio of backs, we will be looking to control the clock, which means:

Option #1: Jones, Barber, A-train at least 30-35 combined carries plus another 5 touches on receptions. 520 rushes and 80 receptions.

Option #2: Witten, he got 87 last year so why would Bledsoe not throw to his new Coates? At least 75 catches.

Option #3: Key, he was our #1 WR and a chain mover in a ball control system. 70 Catches.

Option #4 Glenn.

We also have Morgan, Crayton, Campbell, and Copper who will combine for 50-60 catches.

80+75+70+55 = 280 receptions. Just where are the catches for Glenn going to come from?

[Nors]

I worry not about Morgan, Crayton, Copper,Campbell In fact 1 or at least two of that lot does not make 53 man.....

Glenn and Bledsoe will get reps and stats.

Reduce Key role big - he's pushing 35 and not the threat he used to be - off season surgery to boot..

[junk]

I worry not about Morgan, Crayton, Copper,Campbell In fact 1 or at least two of that lot does not make 53 man.....

Glenn and Bledsoe will get reps and stats.

Reduce Key role big - he's pushing 35 and not the threat he used to be - off season surgery to boot..

LOL. You have such an issue getting ages right. Key is pushing 33. He's got awhile before he is pushing 35.

Why do you always blow age out of proportion to push your guy?

Glenn will be 31 about the same time Key is 33. Does that mean Glenn is pushing 33?

[billknows]

What is scary is that.

Quincy Morgan has actually averaged more yards per catch then Glenn and less then 1 catch less a game over their time in the league.

Glenn when healthy can produce number but has rarely proven he can play 16 games. He has only done this once in his 9 years in the league.

They way to have Glenn last a full season is to have Morgan step up and share the load. But this of course would reduce his catches.


only thought here is GLENN does run better routes at this point ,so more time and catches

[SuspectCorner]

his "horse-collar" opinion aside, i really like TG. he makes the most amazing "tap out" catches i've ever seen. guy's a weapon.

[wileedog]

We had just over 1,000 offensive plays last year. Parcells wants balance which means 500 pass plays give or take.

60% completions means 300 passes completed.

With a young D and a trio of backs, we will be looking to control the clock, which means:

Option #1: Jones, Barber, A-train at least 30-35 combined carries plus another 5 touches on receptions. 520 rushes and 80 receptions.

Option #2: Witten, he got 87 last year so why would Bledsoe not throw to his new Coates? At least 75 catches.

Option #3: Key, he was our #1 WR and a chain mover in a ball control system. 70 Catches.

Option #4 Glenn.

We also have Morgan, Crayton, Campbell, and Copper who will combine for 50-60 catches.

80+75+70+55 = 280 receptions. Just where are the catches for Glenn going to come from?

I'm not sure the # of catches for Glenn matters as much as the YPC.

The passing game will be set up by and large by the play action. When we look downfield, Terry Glenn is option #1.

*IF* everything goes as planned you may see him with a lower # of catches, but a respectable 16-18+ YPC.

Also I think Bledose will naturally look to Glenn before Key. They have a history together, and Bledsoe's reputation is to not look as much for the underneath guy (be that good or bad). Vinny forced a lot of stuff into Key last year, especially after Glenn went down. I don't see Bledsoe doing the same thing.

[RedLine]

There will be two subplots:

1) Bledsoe will go to Glenn, did in past, working with in offseason. Manning/Harrison type deal.

2) Will Key get pissed? VT forced it to Key to detriment last year - and Key is NOT a separation guy.

I think Bledsoe will look for Glenn and Witten more than Key, but remember VT started to force it to Key after Glenn went down. I think Key can find his place with Bledsoe, but we may get to see some fustration from him.

[Maikeru-sama]

Are you 100%?
Ok, you've been playing catch with Bledsoe for a while now: How is he? He looks good to me. Of course, we don't have a defense right now, but he looks like he still has his fastball. He's got good WRs and a great TE here... He always loved Ben Coates in New England. With a good O-line -- and Bledsoe was telling me just a few days ago that he hasn't had many good O lines like this -- and the running back -- shoot, I don't even have to say anything about that -- I think he's set up to succeed.


I wont put too much stock in that. I remember last year when Vinny first arrived and started running offensive drills with the defense on the field, he told Parcells that had not seen a defense as fast as the Cowboys and good as the Cowboys defense.

[lkelly]

I wont put too much stock in that. I remember last year when Vinny first arrived and started running offensive drills with the defense on the field, he told Parcells that had not seen a defense as fast as the Cowboys and good as the Cowboys defense.

That was Alzheimer's.

[Everlastingxxx]

Without Glenn we have no wide receiver threat. He has been impressive and am happy to have him a Cowboy.

[LaTunaNostra]

Thanks for that, CL.

Tonight in Total Access Mike Mayock did a little Bledsoe review (hasn't played that well in 3 and a half years, needs superior weapons and excellent protection, holds on too long, takes sacks, etc), and then went on to mention he thinks Bill will have DB playing "half the field this year", so he just won't get too stressed.

Dej vu all over again. :)

There isn't any receiver here who is going to get his due til a complete QB is under center, and even if Terry has some good history with Bledsoe, the 2005 version of DB has not just maxed out potential but been on the slide for some years.

It'll be interesting, but I don't see any receiver putting up Pro Bowl numbers except Jason. Coates was Drew's true go-to in NE, not Glenn, so that won't be any surprise if Bledsoe ends up throwing a lot more underneath stuff than folks think.

NORS, when did Vinny "force things" to Key? AFTER Terry got hurt, because VT then had to, but not before.

[junk]

Thanks for that, CL.

Tonight in Total Access Mike Mayock did a little Bledsoe review (hasn't played that well in 3 and a half years, needs superior weapons and excellent protection, holds on too long, takes sacks, etc), and then went on to mention he thinks Bill will have DB playing "half the field this year", so he just won't get too stressed.

Dej vu all over again. :)

There isn't any receiver here who is going to get his due til a complete QB is under center, and even if Terry has some good history with Bledsoe, the 2005 version of DB has not just maxed out potential but been on the slide for some years.

It'll be interesting, but I don't see any receiver putting up Pro Bowl numbers except Jason. Coates was Drew's true go-to in NE, not Glenn, so that won't be any surprise if Bledsoe ends up throwing a lot more underneath stuff than folks think.

NORS, when did Vinny "force things" to Key? AFTER Terry got hurt, because VT then had to, but not before.

Well, I guess 1/2 the field is better than QC's 1/3. Boy, this team needs a QB. Hurry up, Henson.

[wxcpo]

[i]So you're going to become more of a vocal leader this year? That's right, yes I am.

:thankyou: :clap2: :bravo: :clap: :bounce: :thumbup:

[WoodysGirl]

Thanks for that, CL.

Tonight in Total Access Mike Mayock did a little Bledsoe review (hasn't played that well in 3 and a half years, needs superior weapons and excellent protection, holds on too long, takes sacks, etc), and then went on to mention he thinks Bill will have DB playing "half the field this year", so he just won't get too stressed.

Dej vu all over again. :)

There isn't any receiver here who is going to get his due til a complete QB is under center, and even if Terry has some good history with Bledsoe, the 2005 version of DB has not just maxed out potential but been on the slide for some years.

It'll be interesting, but I don't see any receiver putting up Pro Bowl numbers except Jason. Coates was Drew's true go-to in NE, not Glenn, so that won't be any surprise if Bledsoe ends up throwing a lot more underneath stuff than folks think.

NORS, when did Vinny "force things" to Key? AFTER Terry got hurt, because VT then had to, but not before. Hey LTN, I actually saw that Playbook segment and you quoted him much nicer than the way it sounded. His tone seemed to suggest that Bledsoe was garbage. Wilcot put the spin on it that most people on here like to post to kinda bring a more positive outlook on the Bledsoe signing. Basically that BP will maximize his skill set.

Even so, it was pretty bleak to watch. :)

[LaTunaNostra]

Hey LTN, I actually saw that Playbook segment and you quoted him much nicer than the way it sounded. His tone seemed to suggest that Bledsoe was garbage. Wilcot put the spin on it that most people on here like to post to kinda bring a more positive outlook on the Bledsoe signing. Basically that BP will maximize his skill set.

Even so, it was pretty bleak to watch. :)
Yeah I did kinda soften it, WG..I mean, I don't want to get accused of being a Bledsoe Basher or anything.:)

Wilcots was right tho; Bill will maximize his talents. And a part of that has got to be limiting the area Drew has to read..shorter progressions....

Yep,I forsee a great year for my boy TG...too bad there is no Pro Bowl for decoys.

[WoodysGirl]

Yeah I did kinda soften it, WG..I mean, I don't want to get accused of being a Bledsoe Basher or anything.:)

Wilcots was right tho; Bill will maximize his talents. And a part of that has got to be limiting the area Drew has to read..shorter progressions....

Yep,I forsee a great year for my boy TG...too bad there is no Pro Bowl for decoys.Most analysts seem to agree that if anybody can get anything out of Bledsoe then it's BP. So I'm willing to hang my hat on that and just go with it. Cuz he's here wearing the star, and there's nothing to do about it now.

I do think Glenn is going to have a nice nice year. I think with an improved running game, our offense will hopefully be able to produce at a nice nice level.

[StonetheCrow77]

where did everyone get that Key will be the first receiving option?? when Glenn was healthy last year, he was the goto guy...

[blindzebra]

where did everyone get that Key will be the first receiving option?? when Glenn was healthy last year, he was the goto guy...

Too bad the stats say otherwise.

Thru 6 games:

Witten had 30 catches and 2 TDs.

Key had 27 and 2 TDs.

Glenn had 24 and 2 TDs.

RBs had 23 catches.

Bryant/Morgan had 20 catches.

Pretty much the breakdown I gave and that was without Jones running the ball.:D

[StonetheCrow77]

Too bad the stats say otherwise.

Thru 6 games:

Witten had 30 catches and 2 TDs.

Key had 27 and 2 TDs.

Glenn had 24 and 2 TDs.

RBs had 23 catches.

Bryant/Morgan had 20 catches.

Pretty much the breakdown I gave and that was without Jones running the ball.:D

Glenn was also in double coverage... the others were not...

[blindzebra]

Glenn was also in double coverage... the others were not...

Right...:rolleyes:

[LaTunaNostra]

where did everyone get that Key will be the first receiving option?? when Glenn was healthy last year, he was the goto guy...

77, Terry will always be the 'go-to' guy in the sense that he is currently the only receiver here who can provide consistent impact stretching the field. Even if he doesn't get thrown to, he's the only accomplished receiver who can keep the Ds consistently honest. Witten and Key are good possession receivers and both may end up with more receptions, but the ypc, and what speed brings to the O, is another story. That little playcard that Bill carries during the game, after all, has GLENN bolded at the top, or so said Chris Collingsworth in 03. Bill has almost as big a crush on TG as I do - he's not going to ignore him.

But just as Bill ceaselessly maintains there is no such animal as a "Number 1 and Number 2" receiver on his team, so does the "go-to" label suffer. If the O plays out like it did for Tuna in NE in 96, Bledsoe will be looking for Jason or Key to keep the chains moving, but off the play action JJ provides, he'll be looking to TG often enough. That's how Bill used Glenn, Coates, and Curtis Martin in the AFC Championship year, and TG ended up with 90 receptions as a rookie.

I kind of doubt Bill will be having Bledsoe throw as much as that year (it was one year when Tuna's beloved run-pass ratio fell on the latter side), but then again even if DCs have managed to see thru a lot of what DB is, Terry is also a MUCH more complete receiver than he was back then, when Z routes were his staple...those years he was forced into possession receiver duties did a lot for his game, his hands are still the benchmark in today's game and he runs precise routes..so I expect he'll be involved enough that once again Bill will be concerned about "resting him".

[Charles]

How ready are you to come back? I'm so raring to go I can't tell you. I've had a long time off and Joe Juraszec has made me a lot stronger and a little bigger, and I feel as good as I have in forever.

Overall, Glenn sounds extremely excited and ready to play... He reiterated that even though it's his 10th year, he's feeling as good as he ever has. Said Juraszic has really changed his body and he can't believe how good he feels.

Very Interesting. Terry Glenn is listed as 5'-11" 193lb. I'll argue when soaked he weighs about 190lb at the beginning of training camp. I think during the season Glenn plays at 180-185lb range.

I am looking forward to seeing how "little" bigger Glenn has got. I think back to Antonio Bryant from his rookie to 2nd year. He looked much smaller in year 2 but weighed 10-15lb more.

If Glenn was able to get into the 205-210LB range, doesn't lose speed, increased his strength and power,..... am thinking he's poised for a Pro Bowl year. Wr in that mold are usually unstoppable. Joey Galloway the size (197-205LB), speed and power. Donte Stallworth........200lb and blazing speed.

I always thought Glenn had chicken legs. If he's bulked up I'd suspect he's gotten much stronger legs. If Glenn and Morgan can provide a consistent deep threat, it will boost the starting QBs confidence and open up the game for Witten, Key and most importantly Julius Jones.

[junk]

Wr in that mold are usually unstoppable. Joey Galloway the size (197-205LB), speed and power. Donte Stallworth........200lb and blazing speed.

These guys don't exactly sell the point you are trying to make. I think of a lot of words to describe them, but unstoppable would be far down the list. I think Glenn is better than those two.

[BARRYRAY]

I am a Cowboys fan, I have for the most part come to trust in Bill, but I will never believe that we don't need another serious wr, these two guys will never make the whole season and the playoffs, when they went down last year the passing game became a joke and JJ couldn't do it without a passing attack. I can understand that the wr we wanted-Williams got taken a pick above us, but I'm telling you even more tha safety this area of the team needs another veteran and I'm not talking Jerry Rice but someone who is NFL caliber receiver, if nothing else for depth, we are so thin at wr, if people can't see that they are crazy, these guys are just plain old like me...

[Charles]

These guys don't exactly sell the point you are trying to make. I think of a lot of words to describe them, but unstoppable would be far down the list. I think Glenn is better than those two.
I guess the most appropriate word would be uncoverable.

Deion was a major reason Jerry Jones signed off on the Galloway trade. He told Jerry Jones that Galloway is the only WR in the league he couldn't cover (at the time). Donte Stallworth when healthy is a stud. He fast and big enough to take on jams like Galloway. Joey Galloways problem has always been his laid back attitude. If he had an ounce of Michael Irvin in his personality he'd be a much better WR.

If Glenn gains enough size, strength and doesn't lose his speed, he'll be uncoverable. As far as whose better.....I can't tell but I think Terry Glenn is much better than Galloway and Donte in making acrobatic catches. I think they are all similar in how they don't lose speed coming out of cuts.

[LaTunaNostra]

Very Interesting. Terry Glenn is listed as 5'-11" 193lb. I'll argue when soaked he weighs about 190lb at the beginning of training camp. I think during the season Glenn plays at 180-185lb range.

I am looking forward to seeing how "little" bigger Glenn has got. I think back to Antonio Bryant from his rookie to 2nd year. He looked much smaller in year 2 but weighed 10-15lb more.

If Glenn was able to get into the 205-210LB range, doesn't lose speed, increased his strength and power,..... am thinking he's poised for a Pro Bowl year. Wr in that mold are usually unstoppable. Joey Galloway the size (197-205LB), speed and power. Donte Stallworth........200lb and blazing speed.

I always thought Glenn had chicken legs. If he's bulked up I'd suspect he's gotten much stronger legs. If Glenn and Morgan can provide a consistent deep threat, it will boost the starting QBs confidence and open up the game for Witten, Key and most importantly Julius Jones.

Charles, Terry bulked up LAST year. Just how much muscle he put on his upper body he demonstrated on that BET sports show last fall in a gym segment in which he bragged about "my chicken wings". (telecast one week before he was injured). If he claims he is a "little bigger" this year, it's probably a very little. He was more powerful upper body wise last season than he has even been.

Last year Tuna mentioned in a pc TG was in great shape - but I doubt his frame can get much more muscular sans steroids, and I know we don't want that..

You're wrong tho, my friend, about chicken LEGS. One of T's perrenial problems has been hamstrings and at least in NE it was thought he was perhaps TOO built up there...that he was stretching mother nature too far. His ability to elevate has to be tied to leg strength..I am no expert on such matters but his amazing vertical leap doesn't spell chicken. :)

PS I think this pic taken in Green Bay proves the chicken was never on the bottom.

http://photos.imageevent.com/hermsherald/the2003hotboysquad/1-21.jpg