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We have to be pretty happy about the future of this team regardless of the present turmoil.
Sure with the Roy Williams trade we sacrificed a 1st, 3rd and 6th; but, we got a player that - if his ultimate caliber could have been anticipated in 2003's draft - would have been taken #1 by any team that had the slightest need for an extra weapon. Now, our need for a great WR is satisfied very efficiently when you consider the gamble it takes to draft a WR with a high pick, and the time it generally takes for them to develop IF they're going to AT ALL.
Aside from developing the Romo-to-Williams relationship, there will be no waiting on development of the WR himself. We have essentially leap-frogged a couple of frustrating seasons of the waiting, waiting, and waiting that we've experienced with Crayton, Austin, and Hurd. We are now set for the future with impact players at positions that have a more direct influence on the outcome of a game - QB, RB (Lord can I say RB!!!), TE, and now WR. Count the NFL teams that can say the same.
Further, for me, the Pacman suspension is bitter-sweet. We've lost him for a 4-game minimum where a return is certainly not out of the question, but more importantly, we've retained two picks from Tennessee as a result. Granted they are late-rounders at 5 and 6, but they help account for the 9 picks total that we STILL have for the 2009 Draft. And although the bulk of these picks are in the later rounds, this shouldn't be discouraging simply because, in general, you usually reserve the 1st/2nd round picks for drafting players at high-impact positions that we are now ALREADY SET WITH!!! Again, generally speaking.
9 picks ranging from the 2nd round to the 7th leaves Jerry the opportunity to select players that correspond to our needs in the part of the draft where these players generally wouldn't be selected until anyway - players to solidify the line of scrimmage, perhaps more secondary help (if T-New is as chronic as I think he is and if Pacman never returns), but especially additions to the linebacking corps, which should be a high priority.
I really like the position in which Jerry has put this team. I don't care what these pompous BSPN analysts say. So, let's reignite this season and add to our fine collection of chrome-glowing furnishings! If not, fire Wade, and get ready for next year
Sure with the Roy Williams trade we sacrificed a 1st, 3rd and 6th; but, we got a player that - if his ultimate caliber could have been anticipated in 2003's draft - would have been taken #1 by any team that had the slightest need for an extra weapon. Now, our need for a great WR is satisfied very efficiently when you consider the gamble it takes to draft a WR with a high pick, and the time it generally takes for them to develop IF they're going to AT ALL.
Aside from developing the Romo-to-Williams relationship, there will be no waiting on development of the WR himself. We have essentially leap-frogged a couple of frustrating seasons of the waiting, waiting, and waiting that we've experienced with Crayton, Austin, and Hurd. We are now set for the future with impact players at positions that have a more direct influence on the outcome of a game - QB, RB (Lord can I say RB!!!), TE, and now WR. Count the NFL teams that can say the same.
Further, for me, the Pacman suspension is bitter-sweet. We've lost him for a 4-game minimum where a return is certainly not out of the question, but more importantly, we've retained two picks from Tennessee as a result. Granted they are late-rounders at 5 and 6, but they help account for the 9 picks total that we STILL have for the 2009 Draft. And although the bulk of these picks are in the later rounds, this shouldn't be discouraging simply because, in general, you usually reserve the 1st/2nd round picks for drafting players at high-impact positions that we are now ALREADY SET WITH!!! Again, generally speaking.
9 picks ranging from the 2nd round to the 7th leaves Jerry the opportunity to select players that correspond to our needs in the part of the draft where these players generally wouldn't be selected until anyway - players to solidify the line of scrimmage, perhaps more secondary help (if T-New is as chronic as I think he is and if Pacman never returns), but especially additions to the linebacking corps, which should be a high priority.
I really like the position in which Jerry has put this team. I don't care what these pompous BSPN analysts say. So, let's reignite this season and add to our fine collection of chrome-glowing furnishings! If not, fire Wade, and get ready for next year
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