SI.com draft notes

[CrazyCowboy]

9. Dwayne Bowe drops the median age of Dallas receivers: The Cowboys know the Terry and Terrell Show can't go on much longer. Terry Glenn and Terrell Owens are both products of that famous (or infamous) 1996 receiving draft class, and are entering their 12th NFL seasons. The 6-2, 221-pound Bowe would give Dallas a big receiver who could eventually replace Owens. While the LSU product is not a burner (4.51), he's adept at using his size and height to his advantage, making him a weapon on jump balls and fade routes.

Dallas wouldn't need Bowe's role to be anything more than a No. 3 option this season, meaning he wouldn't enter the league with huge expectations and could escape the burden that seems to be overwhelming for so many other first-round receivers. Taking him would also give quarterback Tony Romo someone to develop an on-field connection with over the course of the years to come, much like Drew Bledsoe and Glenn had in New England and Dallas. Romo to Bowe has a nice ring to it, no?

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/don_banks/04/24/draft/2.html

 

[jobberone]

That makes sense. I just have a problem with not fixing the defense. We have the weapons this year for a run. We won't get far without a defense.

That may be short sighted. But I'm ready to go to the playoffs and make some noise.

 

[Chuck 54]

That makes sense. I just have a problem with not fixing the defense. We have the weapons this year for a run. We won't get far without a defense.

That may be short sighted. But I'm ready to go to the playoffs and make some noise.

I agree, but it's true of both sides of the ball. If we have an injury to T.O. or maybe even to Glenn, we're totally screwed unless we are convinced that Crayton and our undrafted wannabee's can step right in and keep it rolling.

I don't like the thought.

 

[ArmyCowboy]

Bowe drops too many balls, sort of a TO without the speed.

Hopefully, he'll be gone by 22 to a team that thinks they can teach him to catch.

 

[jobberone]

I agree, but it's true of both sides of the ball. If we have an injury to T.O. or maybe even to Glenn, we're totally screwed unless we are convinced that Crayton and our undrafted wannabee's can step right in and keep it rolling.

I don't like the thought.

You're right. And injuries seemingly come at the worst of times in the worst of places.

I do think we can still roll with Crayton and TO or Glenn. But obviously not as potent. I'm convinced we can score 20 or more a game with just one of Glenn/TO. But I'm very unsure about our defense without shoring up the pass rush and pass coverage. I don't want to depend on Hamlin or Ellis. Esp Hamlin. And not to mention an injury to a safety. And I don't want to just depend on coaching changes either.

We're just too thin. Whether it's obvious or not, we're still paying for our ridiculously poor drafting in the past.

Well enough doom and gloom. We can overcome but we need to treat this draft very carefully.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Bowe drops too many balls, sort of a TO without the speed.

Hopefully, he'll be gone by 22 to a team that thinks they can teach him to catch.

Beyond Jonhson Bowe is the best WR in the draft.

 

[CATCH17]

I agree, but it's true of both sides of the ball. If we have an injury to T.O. or maybe even to Glenn, we're totally screwed unless we are convinced that Crayton and our undrafted wannabee's can step right in and keep it rolling.

I don't like the thought.

Everytime Crayton has got opportunities hes shined in my opinion.

 

[Stash]

Maybe I'm being too optimistic, but I feel like Dallas has several qualified candidates for wide receiver.

Unlike past years, I saw receivers step up and get the job done whenever they were given the chance.

Crayton has done nothing but produce whenever the ball is thrown his way. Not his fault that he plays behind two great receivers.

Hurd, Austin, and Jamaica Rector played well in their limited opportunities.

Rector led the league in receptions for the '06 preseason and came up big time and time again. I'm still shocked the guy wasn't claimed off of Dallas' practice squad.

I'm not claiming the team has Pro Bowlers in the making, but I think they have several candidates who could be future starters - or at least #3 receivers. Guys who have stepped up when they've been given the chance.

 

[jobberone]

Everytime Crayton has got opportunities hes shined in my opinion.

Maybe I'm being too optimistic, but I feel like Dallas has several qualified candidates for wide receiver.

Unlike past years, I saw receivers step up and get the job done whenever they were given the chance.

Crayton has done nothing but produce whenever the ball is thrown his way. Not his fault that he plays behind two great receivers.

Hurd, Austin, and Jamaica Rector played well in their limited opportunities.

Rector led the league in receptions for the '06 preseason and came up big time and time again. I'm still shocked the guy wasn't claimed off of Dallas' practice squad.

I'm not claiming the team has Pro Bowlers in the making, but I think they have several candidates who could be future starters - or at least #3 receivers. Guys who have stepped up when they've been given the chance.

Very good point guys. I'm not opposed to drafting a WR even in the first. We do have to replace Glenn and TO at some point. But these guys do need their chance. It'd be a shame to get them to this point and give up on them just to see one or more do well elsewhere.

 

[CarlAllDay]

not saying they will be but just think jimmy smith part 2

these guys have flashed the talent and hurd even started a game so lets not give up on the young guys yet folks

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Bowe drops too many balls, sort of a TO without the speed.

Hopefully, he'll be gone by 22 to a team that thinks they can teach him to catch.

uh-oh, where's theogt, RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN everyone exit the thread, theo is about to go psycho