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Fraley: It's time for Cowboys to cash in on Tashard Choice's trade value
Posted at 9:00 AM on Wed., Jan. 12, 2011 | Permalink
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SportsDayDFW.com writer Gerry Fraley chatted with fans on Monday and answered questions about the Dallas Cowboys. Here are some highlights:
Did Tashard Choice earn a spot on this team in 2011 or lose one with his play this season?
He helped his trade status. Do not see him coming back. He has value. It's time for the Cowboys to cash in on it. I like Tashard and think he should have a bigger role. Just get the feel that Garrett is not enamored with him and would not resist a trade. Remember, Garrett ran the offense this year and rarely used Choice until forced to by injuries.
Everybody says Roy Williams will be gone, but he and Romo were showing good chemistry before Romo got hurt. Is there a chance he is back next year?
Only if he takes a pay cut. Roy Williams this year was a good No. 3 receiver whose blocking was as significant as his receiving. His contract calls for the salary ($9.25 million) of a No. 1 receiver. That will not work for the Cowboys.
Were Sean Lee's injuries this year related to the injuries he had in college? Did he just never heal fully or is there an injury problem with him?
Sean said they are not related, but you have to wonder if he is favoring the knee that had surgery and putting extra stress on the other leg. I wonder if he tried to come back too soon from the training-camp quad injury, causing the hamstring injury. If Sean can stay healthy, he is a front-line player. He needs to add some strength in the off-season. He was overpowered at the point of attack on a few plays this season.
Sometimes I look at Jason Witten's stats and what he has accomplished thus far in his career and it is really amazing. Not that he isn't already special but he has a chance to go down as one of the best tight ends to ever play football. Do you agree?
An emphatic yes.
What puts Witten at a higher level, for me, is his ability and willingness to block. He's an old-school tight end in that respect. Many of the current tight ends are receivers who have no desire to block. Witten surpasses them.
Posted at 9:00 AM on Wed., Jan. 12, 2011 | Permalink
SportsDayDFW sports Bio | E-mail | News tips
SportsDayDFW.com writer Gerry Fraley chatted with fans on Monday and answered questions about the Dallas Cowboys. Here are some highlights:
Did Tashard Choice earn a spot on this team in 2011 or lose one with his play this season?
He helped his trade status. Do not see him coming back. He has value. It's time for the Cowboys to cash in on it. I like Tashard and think he should have a bigger role. Just get the feel that Garrett is not enamored with him and would not resist a trade. Remember, Garrett ran the offense this year and rarely used Choice until forced to by injuries.
Everybody says Roy Williams will be gone, but he and Romo were showing good chemistry before Romo got hurt. Is there a chance he is back next year?
Only if he takes a pay cut. Roy Williams this year was a good No. 3 receiver whose blocking was as significant as his receiving. His contract calls for the salary ($9.25 million) of a No. 1 receiver. That will not work for the Cowboys.
Were Sean Lee's injuries this year related to the injuries he had in college? Did he just never heal fully or is there an injury problem with him?
Sean said they are not related, but you have to wonder if he is favoring the knee that had surgery and putting extra stress on the other leg. I wonder if he tried to come back too soon from the training-camp quad injury, causing the hamstring injury. If Sean can stay healthy, he is a front-line player. He needs to add some strength in the off-season. He was overpowered at the point of attack on a few plays this season.
Sometimes I look at Jason Witten's stats and what he has accomplished thus far in his career and it is really amazing. Not that he isn't already special but he has a chance to go down as one of the best tight ends to ever play football. Do you agree?
An emphatic yes.
What puts Witten at a higher level, for me, is his ability and willingness to block. He's an old-school tight end in that respect. Many of the current tight ends are receivers who have no desire to block. Witten surpasses them.
