Enough about the Dallas No. 2 receiver
Certain storylines or team needs tend to gain steam in media coverage throughout the summer, whether it's warranted or not. Dallas' supposedly desperate need for another wide receiver is one of these stories. What all the hand-wringing fails to mention is that Dallas was awesome last year with Jason Witten and Patrick Crayton as secondary receivers behind Terrell Owens. How much better can the Cowboys get than finishing second in receiving touchdowns and second in yards-per-attempt?
Is Crayton a classic number two? No, he plays better in the slot. Just like other Donald Driver, Bobby Engram, and plenty other "starters" around the league. The local rag says Dallas will use Jason Witten out wide more often, which is nice. But Witten was already was among the league leaders at tight end in snaps out wide, so I'm not sure how much more he can play out there. He's a better tight end than wideout, and the matchups will be better inside. He's proven to be more effective there, like most tight ends.
Wide receiver is a relatively fungible position. That's why they are relatively low on the payscale and why teams like New England and Seattle can shuffle players in and out of their system with consistent success.
Dallas' two top receivers, Owens and Witten, can match up with anyone in the league. Crayton is a solid third option. Throw in Marion Barber and Felix Smith and Tony Romo has plenty of people to throw to. Receivers are a big strength for Dallas. Sure, it would be great if Sam Hurd or Miles Austin step up on the outside to contribute. This offense could be unstoppable. Just like it was last season.
Comments
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Posted by: CdnFan | June 24, 2008 12:50 PM
Agreed, we're talkin' from a fantasy perspective here. I'll spend a later pick on Crayton cuz he's in a high octane O with age & injury issues at his position. Love TO's heart if not always his antics but he's no spring chicken anymore. Is this the year he feels his mortality? Crayton's a young guy w/ some experience who is a position to put up solid - good #s if things break right. He's worth a later pick in a 12-team league.
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