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I know that this is more fantasy but the article is interesting and make sense.
Believe it or not, the reason Dallas traded basically its entire 2009 draft in exchange for [URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=2691"]Roy Williams[/URL] wasn't to "get Tony Romo more weapons." The deal wasn't aimed at making Brad Johnson's transition to starting QB more smooth. The Cowboys didn't mortgage their future just to upgrade over Miles Austin. It definitely wasn't to convert Williams to left cornerback to offset the losses of Terence Newman (groin surgery) and Pacman Jones (indefinite suspension). They did it to make Terrell Owens happy.
Because Austin and Patrick Crayton don't consistently separate from man-to-man coverage, defenses have loaded up by pressing T.O. at the line of scrimmage and keeping a safety on the defensive right side. He's rarely been able to break free for long routes and the result has been games of only 17 yards, 71 yards, 67, and 36 from Week 3 on. Owens hasn't led the Cowboys in receiving in one game yet this season.
With Williams now on the opposite side instead of Austin in three-receiver sets, Dallas will be able to spread the field more with Patrick Crayton in the slot. That is Crayton's best position and maximizes his ability to find soft spots in zone coverage (I wouldn't necessarily expect Crayton's fantasy stock to plummet). Williams will run hard routes and slants, keeping strong safeties closer in. Owens will remain Dallas' most heavily targeted receiver and capitalize with fewer double teams.
T.O. plays split end and regularly faces the opposing right cornerback when defenses aren't rolling coverages. One-on-one, there are maybe one or two RCBs in the NFL that can shadow Owens on a double move.
When Romo gets back Owens will resume being a 100-yard per game receiver. That could happen as soon as this week. If it doesn't, T.O. owners will have to live through the Brad Johnson interlude with probably around 4-5 end zone targets a game and 5-6 catches. Owens may not bust loose for 60-yard gains with Johnson under center, but he will be the go-to option when Dallas is in scoring position. After the Williams trade, the biggest loss of fantasy value in Dallas is to Jason Witten, who may play on the line more because the Cowboys' offensive tackles are struggling. Crayton, Owens, and Williams also offer more speed than the tight end. The trade makes T.O. better.
link:http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=NFL&columnid=78&articleid=31362
Believe it or not, the reason Dallas traded basically its entire 2009 draft in exchange for [URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=2691"]Roy Williams[/URL] wasn't to "get Tony Romo more weapons." The deal wasn't aimed at making Brad Johnson's transition to starting QB more smooth. The Cowboys didn't mortgage their future just to upgrade over Miles Austin. It definitely wasn't to convert Williams to left cornerback to offset the losses of Terence Newman (groin surgery) and Pacman Jones (indefinite suspension). They did it to make Terrell Owens happy.
Because Austin and Patrick Crayton don't consistently separate from man-to-man coverage, defenses have loaded up by pressing T.O. at the line of scrimmage and keeping a safety on the defensive right side. He's rarely been able to break free for long routes and the result has been games of only 17 yards, 71 yards, 67, and 36 from Week 3 on. Owens hasn't led the Cowboys in receiving in one game yet this season.
With Williams now on the opposite side instead of Austin in three-receiver sets, Dallas will be able to spread the field more with Patrick Crayton in the slot. That is Crayton's best position and maximizes his ability to find soft spots in zone coverage (I wouldn't necessarily expect Crayton's fantasy stock to plummet). Williams will run hard routes and slants, keeping strong safeties closer in. Owens will remain Dallas' most heavily targeted receiver and capitalize with fewer double teams.
T.O. plays split end and regularly faces the opposing right cornerback when defenses aren't rolling coverages. One-on-one, there are maybe one or two RCBs in the NFL that can shadow Owens on a double move.
When Romo gets back Owens will resume being a 100-yard per game receiver. That could happen as soon as this week. If it doesn't, T.O. owners will have to live through the Brad Johnson interlude with probably around 4-5 end zone targets a game and 5-6 catches. Owens may not bust loose for 60-yard gains with Johnson under center, but he will be the go-to option when Dallas is in scoring position. After the Williams trade, the biggest loss of fantasy value in Dallas is to Jason Witten, who may play on the line more because the Cowboys' offensive tackles are struggling. Crayton, Owens, and Williams also offer more speed than the tight end. The trade makes T.O. better.
link:http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=NFL&columnid=78&articleid=31362
