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First off, I like Miles Austin. I like his attitude. I like his potential to be a legitimate third or second receiver. I would hate to lose him for those reasons, for what he might become.
However, I think Jerry Jones, and some other people, might be overly enamored with his potential, what he might become, to the point of overlooking the possibility of him failing or just being what he has been. Of the No. 2 role and all the attention from defenses and better corners that comes with it being too big for him. Of his flaws being exposed in a bigger role. (Again, I point to Billy Davis and Dallas' attempt to turn his potential into production and failing miserably, but fortunately at least having the foresight to add a washed-up former productive starter to the roster who helped take up the slack.)
If the Jets sign Austin to a contract Dallas is unwilling to match, it likely would force Dallas to stop counting on potential and address a position that could easily prove to be inadequate this season (as it was last season when teams figured out how to take away Owens). I think it is highly doubtful that Dallas would count on just a rookie to be ready to step into the No. 2 role, which would force the Cowboys to bring in someone who has proven he can get it done in the league.
That's all I want, whether Austin is on the team or not, but I don't think I'll get it unless Austin is gone. If he's here, I'll be hoping that he comes through on the faith many have in him (and hoping the Cowboys wisely prepare themselves for him not coming through). If he's not here, I'll be looking forward to Dallas bringing in someone who has already shown what he can do as a starter. Plus, the extra second-round pick doesn't hurt.
However, I think Jerry Jones, and some other people, might be overly enamored with his potential, what he might become, to the point of overlooking the possibility of him failing or just being what he has been. Of the No. 2 role and all the attention from defenses and better corners that comes with it being too big for him. Of his flaws being exposed in a bigger role. (Again, I point to Billy Davis and Dallas' attempt to turn his potential into production and failing miserably, but fortunately at least having the foresight to add a washed-up former productive starter to the roster who helped take up the slack.)
If the Jets sign Austin to a contract Dallas is unwilling to match, it likely would force Dallas to stop counting on potential and address a position that could easily prove to be inadequate this season (as it was last season when teams figured out how to take away Owens). I think it is highly doubtful that Dallas would count on just a rookie to be ready to step into the No. 2 role, which would force the Cowboys to bring in someone who has proven he can get it done in the league.
That's all I want, whether Austin is on the team or not, but I don't think I'll get it unless Austin is gone. If he's here, I'll be hoping that he comes through on the faith many have in him (and hoping the Cowboys wisely prepare themselves for him not coming through). If he's not here, I'll be looking forward to Dallas bringing in someone who has already shown what he can do as a starter. Plus, the extra second-round pick doesn't hurt.
