WR Steve Smith (cut) would be interested in Dallas *signs with Ravens*

[CowboysFaninHouston]

why come to dallas? makes no sense. probably a good fit for NO, seattle, SF, New England, Denver, Jets. one of those teams will get him.

 

[Vinnie2u]

A good QB will make average WRs look good. No need to spend $ on a old WR..

 

[SDCowboy]

why come to dallas? makes no sense. probably a good fit for NO, seattle, SF, New England, Denver, Jets. one of those teams will get him.

Well I don't think we know the other teams he wants. Some of those might be them. As to why he might want to come here, it's easy. Great QB, great supporting WR situation and getting to play for the most glamorous team in American sports. Need any more reasons?

 

[WoodysGirl]

I think opinions vary on the subject I guess.

I've seen different.

Again, what you're talking about and your opinion on it has nothing to do with what Brain and I are referring to in our exchange in this thread.

I'm choosing not to respond to your opinion more directly, because it has nothing to do with the OP, and truly, I'm burnt out on that particular discussion. No offense. lol

 

[Stash]

why come to dallas? makes no sense. probably a good fit for NO, seattle, SF, New England, Denver, Jets. one of those teams will get him.

I agree with you, but it does make for some nice wishful thinking.

Adding him to Dez/Williams/Witten would make for a potent offense.

If we were a contending team anyway.

 

[Stash]

Again, what you're talking about and your opinion on it has nothing to do with what Brain and I are referring to in our exchange in this thread.

I'm choosing not to respond to your opinion more directly, because it has nothing to do with the OP, and truly, I'm burnt out on that particular discussion. No offense. lol

None taken.

 

[SDCowboy]

I agree with you, but it does make for some nice wishful thinking.

Adding him to Dez/Williams/Witten would make for a potent offense.

If we were a contending team anyway.

Which is exactly what we're going to need if the team is going to have a non-existent defense.

 

[Stash]

Which is exactly what we're going to need if the team is going to have a non-existent defense.

Yeah, but doesn't paying Steve Smith help to KEEP the defense in that same sorry state?

 

[Zordon]

This would not even be an issue. I can see people convincing themselves Jason Garrett is weak by believing some of the negative spin on events from Valley Ranch, but I don't see anybody thinking Romo is a weak leader at this point in his career.

In any event, if he could deal with TO, he can deal with Steve Smith. Steve Smith's problems are only with having a chip on his shoulder when he feels he's being disrespected.

On a side note, it'd be fun to watch he and Scandrick get into it at practice every day.

That's the thing, he couldn't deal with TO. Garrett didn't want Crayton. He spent that first year and a half removing everyone on the roster that he wasn't comfortable with. Many of the players had a connection to TO. Remember "Romo Friendliness"? Jerry was referring to Romo being able to lead the team as well. He's not a natural like Aikman. Players feared Aikman. They don't fear upsetting Romo. If they did, all these issues with receiver routes and communication would have been solved long ago.

 

[SDCowboy]

Yeah, but doesn't paying Steve Smith help to KEEP the defense in that same sorry state?

That's a fair point which is why I only support him coming here for the right price. At I'd imagine any real defensive improvements this team is going to make are going to be through the draft, thus players that won't cost the team much until down the road. At that point, I doubt Smith would still be on the team.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

On a serious note.

This is one of those things where one part of me would love the idea of having a player like Steve Smith on the team while the other part of me knows it is not really the best idea.

 

[Rockport]

Isn't Dallas on every player's list of teams to be traded to?

Yes, because they know they'll get paid will and don't have to do a thing to earn it.

 

[speedkilz88]

That's the thing, he couldn't deal with TO. Garrett didn't want Crayton. He spent that first year and a half removing everyone on the roster that he wasn't comfortable with. Many of the players had a connection to TO. Remember "Romo Friendliness"? Jerry was referring to Romo being able to lead the team as well. He's not a natural like Aikman. Players feared Aikman. They don't fear upsetting Romo. If they did, all these issues with receiver routes and communication would have been solved long ago.

I think you missed where Aikman was called a racist because he yelled at only the black players.

 

[Zordon]

I think you missed where Aikman was called a racist because he yelled at only the black players.

By who though? Skip Bayless? Some random scrub? Irvin and Emmitt both asserted that he was there unquestioned leader.

 

[zrinkill]

We do not need another receiver that has no upside.

Are we ever gonna play the guys we are developing?

 

[big dog cowboy]

This is one of those things where one part of me would love the idea of having a player like Steve Smith on the team while the other part of me knows it is not really the best idea.

Same here until I begin thinking about our defense.

 

[Wood]

I think Dallas should pounce on this opportunity. He helps Dez because Smith had control issues early in his career. Plus I still think Smith can play little bit.

 

[speedkilz88]

By who though? Skip Bayless? Some random scrub? Irvin and Emmitt both asserted that he was there unquestioned leader.

No, it was a team issue under Switzer.

 

[Boys122]

It's being reported that he's a head case in the locker room, we don't need that here, not another Terrell Owens. Plus, I'm cool with Harris, Williams and Beasley getting more playing time.

And another thing isn't this defense broke? Forget about the offense for now.

 

[Nirvana]

Tate signed with Detroit for way too much money.

They got a steal in Tate. Look up what PFF said about him. Wait, here it is:

Tate has dropped just five of his 149 catchable targets over the last three seasons, the lowest "drop rate" of any NFL wide receiver. Tate's 50 "missed tackles" forced the past three years are nine more than any wideout in football.

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5583/golden-tate

When we named Tate the Seahawks’ Secret Superstar last offseason, we also noted his incredible elusiveness after the catch. He continued that trend in 2013, leading all receivers with 21 forced missed tackles on his receptions. Teammate Percy Harvin is one of the most dangerous players in the league with the ball in his hands, averaging a missed tackle for every 4.7 receptions in the last three seasons. Who is the only player with a better rate on 100 receptions? That would be Tate, who amazingly averages a missed tackle for every 2.8 catches.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/07/free-agent-duels-bennett-vs-tate/