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This is the latter part of a longer article from Scout.com. The crux is that FA this year is a better route for OL and WR help.
Ladies and Gentlemen: there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton and Terrence Copper assembly. The issues squarely reside on the jerseys darning Adams, Allen, Johnson, Gurode, Rivera, Petitti and Tucker. This collection either requires rehab, tweaks, time or a scrap heap invite. Fix it and “they” will come.
If hell bent on addressing the receiving core, let’s discuss the “they” mentioned above. All conversations should begin and end with the name Reggie Wayne. The unheralded counterpart to gray beard, yet highly-productive, Marvin Harrison. Indianapolis has Fort Knox tied up in Manning and Harrison, and with all probability will open the vault to retain Edgerrin James. In a year where so much was expected of this team, they’ll likely do anything to secure the engine which drives their running game. So, how much does that leave in the coffers to entice Wayne to remain in the fold? Bank on the Colts being outbid for his services or grossly overpaying for his abilities. Any wrong move could seriously jeopardize team continuity.
While some will see Alvin Harper written all over such transcendence from shadow to spotlight, the kid has skills. His resume and tenure convey all the desirables. Several years shy of the 30 mark, increased production and dependability from year to year, and the “team” thread is sewn through the fabric of the player himself. Prototype? No. Fad? No. Football player? Yes. Again, if changes must be made, and Jerry can offload Key’s salary for a proven, youthful investment, then let the bidding commence.
If the Cowboys are as close to Super Bowl XLI as they, and some others think, then missing parts are free agency acquisitions, not 2006 draftees. Especially at WR and OL. Outside of QB, probably two of the most difficult arenas in which to apply your craft in year one. Due to the learning curve, rarely is success and notoriety achievable. Aside from free safety, everything else should be Draft-driven with an eye for cementing future depth and succession planning.
For those finding great unrest in offensive coordinator replacement, chill. There are much bigger, as in 1600 pounds worth, concerns to occupy sleepless nights. To Key or not to Key is not the question. To protect or not protect, now, that is the question.
Ladies and Gentlemen: there is absolutely nothing wrong with the Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton and Terrence Copper assembly. The issues squarely reside on the jerseys darning Adams, Allen, Johnson, Gurode, Rivera, Petitti and Tucker. This collection either requires rehab, tweaks, time or a scrap heap invite. Fix it and “they” will come.
If hell bent on addressing the receiving core, let’s discuss the “they” mentioned above. All conversations should begin and end with the name Reggie Wayne. The unheralded counterpart to gray beard, yet highly-productive, Marvin Harrison. Indianapolis has Fort Knox tied up in Manning and Harrison, and with all probability will open the vault to retain Edgerrin James. In a year where so much was expected of this team, they’ll likely do anything to secure the engine which drives their running game. So, how much does that leave in the coffers to entice Wayne to remain in the fold? Bank on the Colts being outbid for his services or grossly overpaying for his abilities. Any wrong move could seriously jeopardize team continuity.
While some will see Alvin Harper written all over such transcendence from shadow to spotlight, the kid has skills. His resume and tenure convey all the desirables. Several years shy of the 30 mark, increased production and dependability from year to year, and the “team” thread is sewn through the fabric of the player himself. Prototype? No. Fad? No. Football player? Yes. Again, if changes must be made, and Jerry can offload Key’s salary for a proven, youthful investment, then let the bidding commence.
If the Cowboys are as close to Super Bowl XLI as they, and some others think, then missing parts are free agency acquisitions, not 2006 draftees. Especially at WR and OL. Outside of QB, probably two of the most difficult arenas in which to apply your craft in year one. Due to the learning curve, rarely is success and notoriety achievable. Aside from free safety, everything else should be Draft-driven with an eye for cementing future depth and succession planning.
For those finding great unrest in offensive coordinator replacement, chill. There are much bigger, as in 1600 pounds worth, concerns to occupy sleepless nights. To Key or not to Key is not the question. To protect or not protect, now, that is the question.
