Cowboys’ receiving corps needs to get younger
Cowboys’ receiving corps needs to get younger
By Hugo Guzman ; 02/28/06
To put it simply, the Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver corps is old.
Consider the two starting wideouts. Terry Glenn is approaching his 32nd birthday while Keyshawn Johnson is approaching his 34th birthday. You’ll be hard pressed to find an older starting combo than these two.
However, to be fair it should be pointed out that these two oldies but goodies combined for an impressive 133 receptions, nearly 2,000 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. The problem is not necessarily with their current production, but with the prospects for the Cowboys’ future at the position. They do have one viable young option in 26-year-old Patrick Crayton but that's about it (unless you count TE Jason Witten).
So what is Bill Parcells’ answer to this quandary? Apparently, it’s bringing yet another aging wide receiver in Terrell Owens. While it’s true that Owens is arguably the most talented and productive receiver in the league, he is no spring chicken. In fact, T.O. is already 32 years old.
Now I understand that Parcells has got a "win now" philosophy, and rightfully so because he is no spring chicken himself. However, it would be nice if he could address the aging receiving corps this offseason via the draft or free agency. Why? Because the last thing Dallas Cowboys need is a bare cupboard at the wide receiver position when the Parcells era comes to an end.
By Hugo Guzman ; 02/28/06
To put it simply, the Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver corps is old.
Consider the two starting wideouts. Terry Glenn is approaching his 32nd birthday while Keyshawn Johnson is approaching his 34th birthday. You’ll be hard pressed to find an older starting combo than these two.
However, to be fair it should be pointed out that these two oldies but goodies combined for an impressive 133 receptions, nearly 2,000 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. The problem is not necessarily with their current production, but with the prospects for the Cowboys’ future at the position. They do have one viable young option in 26-year-old Patrick Crayton but that's about it (unless you count TE Jason Witten).
So what is Bill Parcells’ answer to this quandary? Apparently, it’s bringing yet another aging wide receiver in Terrell Owens. While it’s true that Owens is arguably the most talented and productive receiver in the league, he is no spring chicken. In fact, T.O. is already 32 years old.
Now I understand that Parcells has got a "win now" philosophy, and rightfully so because he is no spring chicken himself. However, it would be nice if he could address the aging receiving corps this offseason via the draft or free agency. Why? Because the last thing Dallas Cowboys need is a bare cupboard at the wide receiver position when the Parcells era comes to an end.
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