NEW FS!? Aaron Glenn talking to Cowboys (link)

[CanadaBoys]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/column...len&id=2046293

It appears that the Houston Texans tenure of three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Aaron Glenn, the third veteran brought aboard by the fledgling franchise in the 2002 expansion draft, is about to end.

Glenn and agent Jimmy Sexton have been granted permission by Texans officials to seek trade opportunities with a limited number of other teams, ESPN.com has learned. But if potential trade partners are not quickly identified, Glenn almost certainly will be released, possibly as early as Tuesday.

Among the franchises with whom Glenn is permitted to speak are believed to be the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys. It is not known how ardent teams will be in pursuit of Glenn in a trade, since he will be jettisoned if a deal is not struck, and would then be available as a free agent.

The 11-year veteran, one of the NFL's top coverage defenders for much of his career, became expendable last week when the Texans acquired three-year veteran cornerback and former first-round draft choice Phillip Buchanon from the Oakland Raiders. The acquisition of Buchanon, who figures to team with second-year standout Dunta Robinson in the starting lineup, provides the Texans two young cornerbacks.

Robinson was one of the NFL's top defensive rookies in 2004.

In addition, Demarcus Faggins developed for the Texans into a solid nickel cornerback in 2004 and was recently rewarded with a new contract. Houston also signed unrestricted free agent corner Lewis Sanders several weeks ago.

Beyond the suddenly crowded secondary, finances could be a factor in Glenn's departure, since he has three seasons remaining on his contract and is due base salaries of $4 million (2005), $4.25 million (2006) and $5.5 million (2007).

Glenn, 32, remains a viable starter even after 11 seasons in the league and, at worst, could be a tremendous No. 3 cornerback for some other club. In 2004, he started all 16 games and posted 63 tackles, five interceptions and 14 passes defensed.

The former Texas A&M star has 35 career interceptions and 142 passes defensed, and is among the NFL leaders in both categories among active players. Glenn has at least one interception in every season but his 1994 rookie campaign. He recorded five interceptions in three of the last four seasons. Were it not for his suspect hands, Glenn, who has scored five times on interception returns, would probably have close to 50 career pickoffs.

Selected by the New York Jets in the first round in 1994, Glenn moved into the starting lineup as a rookie and has started in all but one of his 164 regular-season appearances. He moved to the Texans in the veteran draft to help stock the expansion franchise in 2002. His career statistics also include 586 tackles. Glenn was selected for the Pro Bowl in 1997, 1998 and 2002

[The30YardSlant]

Id hit it...twice

[CaptainAmerica]

Originally Posted by HeavyHitta31

Id hit it...twice

Absolutely!! Texas boy now living in Houston. Played for Parcells...gotta believe we would hold the edge over the Pats even though he also played with Belichick in New York.

[ravidubey]

Originally Posted by CaptainAmerica

Absolutely!! Texas boy now living in Houston. Played for Parcells...gotta believe we would hold the edge over the Pats even though he also played with Belichick in New York.

0% State Income Tax, baby!

[cc cowboy]

May fit well at FS?

[dargonking999]

Glenn is more of a CB than a FS, i mean i wouldnt mind trying him there, but it would be tough 11 years at CB, to go to FS, hopefully if we do sign him, it will be alot of incentives involved, and front loaded

[Chief]

Dallas needs another reliable cornerback, so this wouldn't surprise me at all.

I'm not sure he can be a free safety, but teams need three good corners.

I'm not convinced Pete Hunter can handle anything.

[Cowboy Junkie]

Glenn would be a great addition.Either for safety or nickle back

[CanadaBoys]

Rod Wooson was a CB....

Troy Vincent moved to FS fro the Bills midsaeaon last year and played very well....

I can see glann extending his career by a move there and would have no worries about it.

[THUMPER]

Glenn is a smart, tough player who understands the game very well. He always takes good angles and knows how to get position. I have no doubts that he could make the move to FS without a hitch.

Also, if I'm not mistaken, he played for Parcells with the Jets so that's a definite "in" for him.

[Cbz40]

Glenn would give us excellent depth at the CB position......

[Shuttemdown41]

Heck, if an old geezer like Cbz can make a positive contribution to The Zone, what's to stop Glenn from playing a vital role on the 2005 edition of the Dallas Cowboys? Sorry Cbz, I couldn't resist. :o

[Cbz40]

Originally Posted by Shuttemdown41

Heck, if an old geezer like Cbz can make a positive contribution to The Zone, what's to stop Glenn from playing a vital role on the 2005 edition of the Dallas Cowboys? Sorry Cbz, I couldn't resist. :o

I can take anything you young----geezers can throw at me........Thanks to Sarge....I'm caloused.

[Duane]

At 5'9 185 pounds he's not going to be a FS here, great 3rd CB, but not FS.

[Cowboy Junkie]

I just wonder if Glenn is big enuff to make the transition to safety