Opinion: Terry Glenn Will Return in 2008 ! HSO

[cowboyuptx]

My Cowboys get me excited by the thought of a healthy Terry Glenn in 2008. He made it back at the end of last season, and played the best he could, but he wasn't in game shape... However, I've heard nothing to suggest that he wont be ready to go balls to the wall this season.

I'm not counting him out! This is a reoccuring theme in Terry's career. In 2004 his season was cut short after only 6 games..... 31 at the time, most people would've thought Glenn's best days were behind him.... #83 responded by posting the best 2 seasons of his 13 year career!

I know he's extremely fragile (probably now more so than ever), but when he's close to 100%, we've got maybe the best 1-2 in the NFL. He's still in top physical condition, he still has elite speed, and he's a very confident dude. Nobody on this team can do what he does, not better than him!

Terry Glenn's been counted out many times, but I have a feeling he'll prove them all wrong again. How does Terry Glenn for SuperBowl MVP sound?

:starspin

 

[Monster Heel]

I'm past the point of hoping that Terry Glenn is any more than luxury for the Dallas Cowboys. He was a wasted roster spot in 2007 and those spots aren't easy to come by. We could've used that on Matt Moore or somebody who could've helped our ST not be so awful. If he's not ready to go for the season, he should be cut. We can't hold a roster spot in limbo for a guy who probably won't contribute.

 

[Beast_from_East]

I'm past the point of hoping that Terry Glenn is any more than luxury for the Dallas Cowboys. He was a wasted roster spot in 2007 and those spots aren't easy to come by. We could've used that on Matt Moore or somebody who could've helped our ST not be so awful. If he's not ready to go for the season, he should be cut. We can't hold a roster spot in limbo for a guy who probably won't contribute.

If Glenn cannot play in at least half the games and play effectively, then we need to cut bait and save a roster spot.

 

[cowboyuptx]

I'm past the point of hoping that Terry Glenn is any more than luxury for the Dallas Cowboys. He was a wasted roster spot in 2007 and those spots aren't easy to come by. We could've used that on Matt Moore or somebody who could've helped our ST not be so awful. If he's not ready to go for the season, he should be cut. We can't hold a roster spot in limbo for a guy who probably won't contribute.

I've heard nothing to suggest that he wont be ready for the season. After all, he did make it back for the playoff game last year, and maybe it wouldn't have been a "wasted" roster spot if we hadn't been one-and-done in the playoffs... Terry had just made it back, he would've gotten better with each game.... That wasted roster spot didn't hurt too much, we did go 13-3...

 

[Monster Heel]

I've heard nothing to suggest that he wont be ready for the season. After all, he did make it back for the playoff game last year, and maybe it wouldn't have been a "wasted" roster spot if we hadn't been one-and-done in the playoffs... Terry had just made it back, he would've gotten better with each game.... That wasted roster spot didn't hurt too much, we did go 13-3...

You can also make a compelling argument that we got ousted in the first round because our special teams screwed the pooch. One more competent player there could've stopped that from happening. That is a bit of a stretch (probably more poor coaching than the players on the unit), but using the roster spot on Glenn really bugs me. Yeah, him on the roster didn't hurt us, but it certainly didn't help us either. As stated we could've been better on ST or we could've had a developmental QB. Even guy like Aaron Glenn could've been kept on this team in place of Terry and contributed. Would he have ultimately played worse than Jacques Reeves? Your point that it didn't hurt definitely stands, but I don't know if we can do that two years in a row. He has to be ready to go or he needs to be off of this team.

 

[Stash]

My Cowboys get me excited by the thought of a healthy Terry Glenn in 2008. He made it back at the end of last season, and played the best he could, but he wasn't in game shape... However, I've heard nothing to suggest that he wont be ready to go balls to the wall this season.

I don't think there is such a thing as a healthy Terry Glenn anymore. His degenerative knee condition isn't going to miraculously improve.

'made it back'? 'played the best he could'? He returned and didn't contribute anything. A great attempt to return maybe, but when nothing actually happens it's not much of a return is it?

And if he 'wasn't in game shape' despite having an entire season to get that way, that's ridiculous!

I'm not counting him out! This is a reoccuring theme in Terry's career. In 2004 his season was cut short after only 6 games..... 31 at the time, most people would've thought Glenn's best days were behind him.... #83 responded by posting the best 2 seasons of his 13 year career!

Injuries are a recurring theme? That's true. The guy just missed a season after having two procedures on his knee. Neither one of which made the exisiting condition any better. Father Time catches up with all players and it has now happened with Glenn.

I know he's extremely fragile (probably now more so than ever), but when he's close to 100%, we've got maybe the best 1-2 in the NFL. He's still in top physical condition, he still has elite speed, and he's a very confident dude. Nobody on this team can do what he does, not better than him!

Terry Glenn can no longer do what Terry Glenn did. If showing up as a non-factor wasn't enough to convince you I don't know what would. This whole post sounds like a lot of wishful thinking and reminiscing and I don't like the thought of counting on Terry Glenn to be healthy again.

If you want to save him a roster spot to see if he can? OK. But to actually plan on him playing would be foolish - and dangerous to a team with Super Bowl hopes.

Terry Glenn's been counted out many times, but I have a feeling he'll prove them all wrong again. How does Terry Glenn for SuperBowl MVP sound?

Like a really great dream.

 

[arync]

I think TG will be back and be just as productive as he was in 06. His roster spot on the team didn't hurt us because its all about the 45 they take to the game and that 1 person for ST's probably wouldn't have made the game day roster. All I know that TG at 80% is better than any other receiver we have on this team other than TO. He may not be as fast, but he still is a vetern who knows this game and every DB in the league respects his ability. That is worth giving him a chance this year, because DB's dont have anything to fear with the rest of the receivers we have.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I will 2nd this post......hope he makes it

 

[dmq]

If he is back, he won't be the Terry we had pre injury. I wish we hadn't even tried to bring him back last year.

 

[superpunk]

Terry in his first game back beat the snot out of the Commanders DBs. Of course, so did Miles Austin and Sam Hurd. But it didn't look like Terry had lost it, and as you mentioned, he couldn't possibly have been in game shape.

I think barring another injury, he should contribute quite a bit. Maybe in a heavy rotation with Crayton. He could become a situational guy for most of the year.

 

[the kid 05]

My Cowboys get me excited by the thought of a healthy Terry Glenn in 2008. He made it back at the end of last season, and played the best he could, but he wasn't in game shape... However, I've heard nothing to suggest that he wont be ready to go balls to the wall this season.

I'm not counting him out! This is a reoccuring theme in Terry's career. In 2004 his season was cut short after only 6 games..... 31 at the time, most people would've thought Glenn's best days were behind him.... #83 responded by posting the best 2 seasons of his 13 year career!

I know he's extremely fragile (probably now more so than ever), but when he's close to 100%, we've got maybe the best 1-2 in the NFL. He's still in top physical condition, he still has elite speed, and he's a very confident dude. Nobody on this team can do what he does, not better than him!

Terry Glenn's been counted out many times, but I have a feeling he'll prove them all wrong again. How does Terry Glenn for SuperBowl MVP sound?

:starspin

it doesn't sound feasable

 

[Doomsday101]

I hope Glenn can make it through the season and help contribute to the team. I have doubts given the nature of the injury which is not going to get better

 

[joseephuss]

Terry in his first game back beat the snot out of the Commanders DBs. Of course, so did Miles Austin and Sam Hurd. But it didn't look like Terry had lost it, and as you mentioned, he couldn't possibly have been in game shape.

I think barring another injury, he should contribute quite a bit. Maybe in a heavy rotation with Crayton. He could become a situational guy for most of the year.

I can't find the hidden text that usually goes along with your posts when you are joking around.

Stasheroo nailed it when he said there is no such a thing as a healthy Terry Glenn. The procedures he has had on his knee have been minor band aids. If he had undergone micro-fracture surgery a little over a year ago then maybe by now he would be getting close to being fully recovered. Even if he was 100% healthy it would be a matter of time before he hurt something else. He is a luxury for Dallas and not that great of one at this time.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I'll be thrilled if he can comeback and be good again, and I'm pulling for him. I simply won't be holding my breath for it.

However, the fool who said "He had the whole season to get in game shape", or something to that effect, way to show that you haven't got the slightest clue about the difference between being 'in shape' and being in 'game shape'.

You can not get into GAME shape without actually playing. So, no, he couldn't just return for the final game, or the playoff game, and magically be in game shape.

Some people are just grouchy cause Terry Glenn, at 40% with a horrible knee, still could play football better with his eyes closed than they ever could, perfectly healthy.

 

[utrunner07]

How does Terry Glenn for SuperBowl MVP sound?

Like his mom posts on this board.

Glenn will be lucky to make it half the season at 70% what he used to be....

 

[DaBoys4Life]

i have no faith in a player that has only been healthy for a season once in his 12 season career.

 

[utrunner07]

Some people are just grouchy cause Terry Glenn, at 40% with a horrible knee, still could play football better with his eyes closed than they ever could, perfectly healthy.

 

[AbeBeta]

I've said it before -- I think Glenn is not on the opening day roster.

I'd love to have a healthy Glenn opposite TO -- but I don't think we will ever see a healthy Glenn again.

 

[Stash]

However, the fool who said "He had the whole season to get in game shape", or something to that effect, way to show that you haven't got the slightest clue about the difference between being 'in shape' and being in 'game shape'.

You can not get into GAME shape without actually playing. So, no, he couldn't just return for the final game, or the playoff game, and magically be in game shape.

I think I might be the 'fool' you're referring to.

Allow me to explain my position. I'm not interested in waiting forever for Terry Glenn to get into 'game shape'. Glenn had all season to practice or workout and it made zero difference when it counted.

An entire season was wasted waiting for Terry Glenn to get healthy enough to contribute. And that never happened. I'm not interested in going through that same exercise in futility again.

'Game shape' sounds like yet another excuse or wishful thinking for Glenn's contributing nothing last season.

Some people are just grouchy cause Terry Glenn, at 40% with a horrible knee, still could play football better with his eyes closed than they ever could, perfectly healthy.

Yeah, you got me. I'm jealous.

 

[superpunk]

I can't find the hidden text that usually goes along with your posts when you are joking around.

Stasheroo nailed it when he said there is no such a thing as a healthy Terry Glenn. The procedures he has had on his knee have been minor band aids. If he had undergone micro-fracture surgery a little over a year ago then maybe by now he would be getting close to being fully recovered. Even if he was 100% healthy it would be a matter of time before he hurt something else. He is a luxury for Dallas and not that great of one at this time.

Not kidding.

he torched the Skins DBs a few times, and this was just getting back into the flow.

I think he can contribute. It's not going to be what it was. But he will have a decent part in this team's success on offense this year.