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Rather than panicking over the cryptic reports of Glenn's injury and suggesting a plethora of ridiculous desperation trades, consider the following numbers from last season's game against Arizona--a game that Terry Glenn missed due to injury:
Receiving yards
Patrick Crayton: 5 receptions 104 yards 1 TD
Sam Hurd: 4 receptions 42 yards
Passing Yards
Tony Romo: 20-29 308 yards 2 TDs
Total Offense
Cowboys: 434 total yards
Despite Glenn's absence, Romo and the Cowboys offense enjoyed one of their most productive outings of the season.
Not only did Crayton fully replace Glenn's production, he averaged over 20 yards per reception and scored on a 30 yard bomb. Who says he isn't a viable deep threat?
And this penchant for playmaking was hardly an isolated occurence for Crayton; he's played at a high level no matter how the Cowboys have utilized him. In fact, according to KC Joyner, Crayton was the most productive receiver in the NFL last season out of those with 50 or less catches--a group that includes Kevin Curtis.
Furthermore, Hurd snagged 4 passes for over 40 yards, an excellent outing for a third receiver.
Regarding Dallas' injuries, I'm only genuinely concerned about Newman's. Glenn and Ellis are well into their 30s, and the Cowboys have committed a number of resources to finding viable replacements.
Crayton certainly looks the part of a starting-caliber receiver, and he's been patiently biding his time behind Glenn. Crayton may lack Glenn's speed, but he brings a different level of physicality.
Regarding Ellis, the Cowboys have used two first round picks (Carpenter and Spencer) and one second round pick (Burnett) on players who were intended specifically to play Ellis' position. There is talent. Now, it's simply a matter of opportunity.
Receiving yards
Patrick Crayton: 5 receptions 104 yards 1 TD
Sam Hurd: 4 receptions 42 yards
Passing Yards
Tony Romo: 20-29 308 yards 2 TDs
Total Offense
Cowboys: 434 total yards
Despite Glenn's absence, Romo and the Cowboys offense enjoyed one of their most productive outings of the season.
Not only did Crayton fully replace Glenn's production, he averaged over 20 yards per reception and scored on a 30 yard bomb. Who says he isn't a viable deep threat?
And this penchant for playmaking was hardly an isolated occurence for Crayton; he's played at a high level no matter how the Cowboys have utilized him. In fact, according to KC Joyner, Crayton was the most productive receiver in the NFL last season out of those with 50 or less catches--a group that includes Kevin Curtis.
Furthermore, Hurd snagged 4 passes for over 40 yards, an excellent outing for a third receiver.
Regarding Dallas' injuries, I'm only genuinely concerned about Newman's. Glenn and Ellis are well into their 30s, and the Cowboys have committed a number of resources to finding viable replacements.
Crayton certainly looks the part of a starting-caliber receiver, and he's been patiently biding his time behind Glenn. Crayton may lack Glenn's speed, but he brings a different level of physicality.
Regarding Ellis, the Cowboys have used two first round picks (Carpenter and Spencer) and one second round pick (Burnett) on players who were intended specifically to play Ellis' position. There is talent. Now, it's simply a matter of opportunity.
