It's a numbers game at receiver

We're still a week away from the first round of cuts, but it's not too early to start  debating some looming decisions.

There will be some tough ones to make at receiver, in particular.

There are plenty of bodies, but there has been a lack of the sort of notable performances that would make those tough calls a bit easier. So, let's take a closer look at who might be in and those who could be out.

If Joey Galloway ever gets back on the field, he obviously won't have to worry about a roster spot. By the way, as an aside, did anyone catch the comments of coach Jon Gruden last night in the postgame interview? He said the following about Galloway, who was dressed for the game but had no chance of playing since he hasn't practiced yet because of the groin injury:

"He's got to get back on the field, We need to get him back out there. This guy hasn't worn a football uniform since the Giants game... This is as close as we could get to him playing. We wanted Joey to have a real NFL experience tonight."

I believe sense a hint of sarcasm in there. Could be the coach is growing annoyed with Galloway's protracted absence?

Anyway, getting beyond Galloway, I think we have to consider Dexter Jackson a lock. As a second-round pick, the Bucs have a lot invested in him. He also is a return man, which makes him a dual-purpose player. I don't see anyone else as a shoo-in.

Ike Hilliard has proven himself a reliable target, especially in clutch situations. So, I think Gruden will have a hard time parting ways. The Bucs don't appear ready to give up on Michael Clayton, despite his lack of production the last few years. Though that doesn't mean he can't be traded, if the Bucs are willing. I also think the team believes Maurice Stovall is yet to fully tap into all of his potential.

And then we have Antonio Bryant, who has been the bright spot thus far. He showed a lot of versatility against the Patriots, showing speed on that early end around play and toughness by running slants inside. He is doing many of the things the Bucs have hoped to see from Clayton.

That's already six receivers, which might be the cutoff. The Bucs almost never use more than three at any given time, so it'd be hard to justify keeping any more. Based on my gut feelings, that leaves Paris Warren, Chad Lucas, Cortez Hankton, Micheal Spurlock and Brian Clark on the bubble.

Maybe yu disagree. Feel free to engage in a little debate. But this is the way I see things playing out as of now. Of course, we still have a couple more preseason games, which certainly could change things.

Comments

[DR]

If the Bucs think that Spurlock or Warren have potential, then they should probably part ways with Clayton and/or Hilliard. Hilliard's old and Clayton is just done with this team. He lacks focus and it would be in his best interest to go somewhere else.

[bobbyd]

Stephen,
Did Clayton even play last night? If so, I didn't see one ball go his way.

[bobbyd]

Here's my 6 in order of potential impact.

Galloway
Bryant
Stovall
Hilliard
Clayton
Jackson

[DR is a W@nker]

Age means nothing if you can still play; besides he's only 32. Hilliard had 3 catches on the first drive (2 of which were first downs.) Write as if you know what you are saying DR. You just want the Cowgirls to pick him up because besides TO, you got nothing on Big D! As for Clayton; he better pick it up or Bryant will move him right on out of here.

[Jack]

Stovall wasn't exactly memorable either, unless we count the fair catch interference penalty. Frankly, I doubt the team can afford to keep even six receivers. They have five tight ends, and probably will keep three. Now that Carnell is out, fullbacks and halfbacks are pass route options. I like how Griese patiently used what the defense gave him and completed high percentage of short passes.

After Galloway, the options are simply limited. With the exception of Bryant, I don't think there is a receiver who will even reach 600 yards reception. Stovall has a special team value. I am yet to be impressed by Jackson - Spurlock seems to be doing better on kickoffs and punts than what I have seen from him.

[Jeff]

I think Clayton is gone. He's had a healthy camp to prove that he's still worth something, and he simply hasn't. Bryant's in, as he should be. Joey and Ike are the old standbys that every team should have. Jackson simply because he's a second rounder. But if I had to go with two more, I'd take Spurlock (more help on the return game) and Stovall, only because he's good on special teams. Lucky for Stovall our WR depth is suspect, or I'd be in favor of carrying an extra TE and only 5 WRs.

[jeff]

clayton should be a man and cut him self

[Tom]

I can't say enough about the O-Line's play last night. They look dominating!! If that holds up, look for this offense to be in the top 10.

As far as WR, Bryant looked very good live. I've been rooting for Clayton, but after last week's drop, I'm growing really tired of him.

I'm not sure what's going on with Galloway, but looks the wheels are finally starting to fall off.

[bobbyd]

I think the Galloway stuff is a whole bunch of hullabaloo. He's going to be fine. There is not much reason to play a 14 year veteran in the pre-season. He knows exactly what he has to do. He'll probably play a series or 2 in the last pre-season game just to tune up.

[lance]

Where's Paris Warren? Why isn't he getting balls thrown to him?

Dude was a rock star last year. Doesn't he deserve another chance?

[SC]

Funny thing is, I came up with just about the same names last week on the show.

My 6, in no particular order:

Galloway
Hilliard
Jackson
Clayton
Stovall
WR picked up after final cuts

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[bobbyd]

SC,
What? No Bryant? He's been the brightest receiver so far.

[Mark]

Clayton is a great blocker, that is why he is in. Watch him in isolation on running plays. Spurlock is in because he broke the no-return for TD jinx. Ike could be out. I'm sorry Gator Nation, but he is WAY slow now. Galloway is in for the speed, Stovall in for the size and Bryant in because he has worked hard and made the team. Do we have to keep 6? Oh yeah, one for each QB! Half the roster dedicated to the offensive backfield!

[B]

based on their performance so far:

Galloway
Bryant
Hilliard
Stovall
Jackson
Warren
Spurlock (if we keep 7)
Clayton (if Galloway ends up on IR)

[DR]

If you're basing things on performance, than that sissy named Galloway shouldn't be on the list. I can't believe you all are content with an overrated WR as your #1. I'd love to have Clayton in the Cowboys system. He would have a legit Offensive Coordinator that would use him right. There wouldn't be unneccessary scrutiny for dropping a ball. You guys dog Clayton for dropping one ball, but if Galloway drops 3 or 4 its no big deal because of his blazing speed that got him that one catch for 14 yards for the game. But let me hear it Bucs losers, "ahh man, if he would have broken that tackle, he would have scored...he's soooo fast!"
It's really funny in these blogs- You all want Garcia to be traded and call him names for being hurt (which i coan understand to a certain point) but when it comes to Galloway, he's on top of the list. I'm f'n baffled!?!? What did Galloway do last year that earned him this kind of respect? Garcia was the team MVP last year, not Galloway. Garcia wanted to play the last few games. Galloway sissed out in the playoffs.

[Noel (Bahamas)]

I agree with B. I think we have to look at 7 in case Galloway is not 100% and cannot play when the season starts. That allows for one of these guys to step up in Galloway's abscense. My list
1. Galloway
2. Hilliard (no matter what, he is reliable)
3. Bryant (he has shown spark)
4. Stovall
5. Warren or Spurlock: They have to decide who wants it more. If Warren turns it on like he did last year at the end of the preseason, he could be a lock. Tough to lose Spurlock.
6. Jackson (will see limited action this season and is a lock as a 2nd rd. pick)
7. Clayton...his last chance. He has to do something or get off the pot (and I am tired of articles dedicated to Clayton and his reminiscing about his 2004 season. He has done nothing production-wise since).

[Tony]

Too bad Clayton didn't have Hilliard's hands or Hilliard Clayton's speed..I like what Bryant did last night.

[bobbyd]

DR,

I'm not too sure I would call Galloway overrated. If you watched most of the games last season, you would have seen that Galloway was a constant deep threat. He had 8 receptions for more than 40 yards and averaged almost 18 yards a catch. By comparison, Terrell Owens had 6 receptions for more than 40 yards and averaged less than 17 yards a catch. Owens had more touchdowns by far, but I like what Joey brings to the table. Get us down there and let the tight ends and running game pop it in.

does no1 know that Clayton is 1 of the best blocking WR in the game lose him and forget about Graham gettin more then 5 yards im not givin up on Clayton yet

[john]

DR everybody in tampa wants to love mike clayton but he cant catch the damn ball.Hes a excellent blocker and route runner.It has nothing to do with the system.When the ball hits you in the hands you have to catch it.I think your team will have a chance to get him I dont think hes going to make our team this year,with what antonio bryants doing.

[BucBall]

I think we should get rid of Hilliard, he's the most reliable receiver on third downs but nothing really stands out about his play. I believe he's stunting the growth of the younger receivers with his presence because the other receivers aren't getting opportunities while he's on the field. I'd say Galloway, Bryant, Clayton (LAST CHANCE), Stovall, Jackson, Warren.

Clayton Imo need to look the ball into his hands he takes his eyes off it 2 look downfield b4 the catch..

[DV]

SC=smokes crack

[Vince]

Interesting, Clayton gets credit for being a blocker, but Galloway is only judged on catches and other stats? That is exactly backwards.

When Galloway is in the game, teams must keep a safety back and roll coverages. This keeps opposing defenses from stuffing the box. Anyone remember when Gradkowski (who could not throw deep) was in? Galloway's presence also means that guys like Clayton should drop (err catch)a ton of underneath stuff.

I cannot believe all the loyal Clayton fans. Clayton is a sell out. He signed a big deal and never performed. That was not Gruden's fault; it was Clayton's fault. Clayton cashed a big check and became a stay out late partier who put on weight, got injured, etc. Now he is in a contract year, so he is going to try hard again? Please. Clayton is playing all you "Clayton fans" for a sucka.

Finally, anyone who reads these blogs should know to ignore DR. This is particularly true about Galloway. DR hates Galloway becasue he did not work out for DR's beloved Cowgirls.

[James Wilson]

It's hard to fault your logic Stephen.

I kinda like Paris Warren as a replacement for Ike Hilliard. He is a reliable pass catcher with the knack for finding open space. Much like Hilliard only younger. That's a tough call for a Gator fan, but in all fairness it's probably the right call.

I would keep Stovall over Clayton if Clayton can be traded for good value. Clayton may need a change of scenery to meet his potential. I hate to see a 1st rounder leave, but Mike has dropped too many big catches to suit me. Give Brian Clark a strong look. Spurlock too.

1. Galloway
2. Bryant
3. Stovall
4. Warren
5. Clark
6. Jackson

This shakes things up, adds some good hands people and some speed with Bryant and Jackson. Keeping Spurlock could be a distaction to Jackson's development. That is why I chose Clark over Spurlock. Plus Clark appears to be very athletic.

I am sure the Bucs know better than I do, so whichever ones they keep I'm fine with it.

You hate to see Lucas and Spurlock go.

[bobbyd]

Here's the question about Clayton. If there's 4 seconds left in the game and you're down by 6, do you have enough confidence in him to throw the ball his way? I get a little twitchy every time the ball flies his direction.

I absolutely agree that he is a fantastic blocker and he does play a role in the run game. I also really like the guy's work ethic. He's played through a lot of injuries and does the extra things that many wide receivers won't. But in the end, he needs to be more reliable in games.

Someone else had suggested he convert to a tightend. I think that actually might be a pretty darned good idea. If you watch Mike on most plays, he gets off on blocking. He looks for someone to hit and he hits them hard. Maybe that's just the thing for him. Not sure there's room for another tightend on the Bucs though.

[DR]

I am an idiot. I can't believe I said that I would want Clayton. I want Bryant back in Big D, he is almost as good as Owens. TB is going to love him.

[Brandon]

Clayton is not moving to TE. As a WR he is a great blocker but there is a hude difference between blocking DBs and LBs on the run than lining up with a DE or LB right on top of you and trying to drive him out of the way. Besides that, TEs have to be able to catch the ball, too.

I think we go:
Galloway
Hilliard
Clayton
Stovall
D. Jackson
Bryant

Though I would rather see:
Galloway-for his production and speed
Bryant-he has the making of a #1
Stovall-could be a good #3 or #2
D. Jackson-speed and return ability
C. Lucas-speedy, knows offense
(but I doubt it will happen as Gruden will want an experience pass catcher like Hilliard, or pass dropper like Clayton). Paris Warren is as good as gone.

I also can't understand the Clayton loyalists. One season of production should do nothing to make up for 3 straight years of terrible play. Same thing with Carnell Williams, 3 great games should do nothing to combat the fact that he has been injury-prone, can't catch the ball, fumbles too much, runs small and east-west. Both of these guys should be off the team.

[SC]

BobbyD,

Bryant is a problem child. 4 teams in 4 years = not good for the Bucs

From Wikipedia: "...in 2004 he was traded to the Cleveland Browns for wide receiver Quincy Morgan after a heated exchange with head coach Bill Parcells."

From Wikipedia: "On March 1, 2007, however, Bryant was released by the 49ers because of clashes with head coach Mike Nolan. This came one year after he signed a four year, $14 million dollar contract."

Hes been suspended for reckless driving, etc. Hes failed a drug test.
Hes bad news for the Bucs.

DV, What flavor haterade is that?

[DR]

Vince, are you kidding? I was glad to get a legit WR like Keyshawn for an overrated WR like Galloway. I threw up all over the place when the 'Boys traded a first rounder for that bum. He was way overrated in Seattle. Have you looked at Galloway's career? Only one season over 1,200 yards and one season over 75 catches, that's a great WR? In two playoff games for the Bucs, he has 8 catches for 78 yards. Sounds like a legit #1 threat to me? (sarcasm) Galloway is a threat in the open field but when they're inside the opponents 30 yard line, he is easily covered man to man. His speed is exaggerated beyond belief. I hope you all realize that there are a lot of fast players in the NFL. Oh wait, it's Jeff Garcia's fault, he can't throw the ball because he has no arm. He wasn't drafted. See, see, it's Jeff Garcia's fault. Well, Garcia had no problem throwing the ball to Mister No Hands Terrell Owens in San Francisco. Owens only averaged 90+ catches, 1300+ yards, and 12+ TDs per season his last 4 years with Jeff Garcia. All those averages humiliate Galloway's best season in his career. Didn't care about those stats when you were begging for favre to replace Garcia, did you?

[john]

Bryant is going to be great for us.This is his last chance to get it right and he will.I also think the pacman will get it right this time.They both know this is it.

[Matt]

It's a long shot, but I would love to see us take a shot at trading for Anquan Boldin. He's demanding a trade and said he will play out this year of his contract and he's done with them. I'm sure it would take a #1 pick, but he's worth it.

[DR]

I agree John. Bryant has talent and I think he will behave this year. I'm not saying Clayton is a great player but he does have potential. The Bucs passing attack has been weak the last few years and I don't know why Gruden hasn't mixed it up more. He is too loyal to Galloway who I think is better suited as a #2 WR in the flanker position. The freaking Bucs won the Super Bowl with a possession WR in Keyshawn and Galloway doesn't fit the description. Clayton does and I think he would do well if he was challenged with holding the #1 WR spot. I don't think he'll get challenged that way. For some reason the Bucs are content with a 5'9" #1 WR.

[drspb]

Hate to admit it but DR's right. Galloway will not be on the active roster at the end of the season (IR). Not only is his groin hurt but his surgically repaired shoulder is a total mystery and he physically can't last a season plus playoffs. Just look at last season. What other position is weaker than our WR's. Just gotta hope running game moves the box in and we can get some one on one match ups. Clayton has had five second chances. Bucs need to cut their losses and start developing younger receivers.

[Vince]

DR, you are one funny character. You compare Galloway -- a deep threat receiver -- to Meshawn, a possession receiver, and you point only to Galloway's playoff statistics (when he was injured). They call that intellectual dishonesty.

Let me expose you for the dope that you are and I will use your favorite tool -- statistics. In 2007, Galloway caught 57 passes for 1014 yards and 6 TDs. In 2006, Galloway caught 62 passes for 1057 yards and 7 TDs. In the Super Bowl year, your guy Keyshawn (a short route possesion receiver like Ike Hilliard)caught 76 passes for 1058 and 5 TDs. In 2001, Keyshawn had 106 catches for 1266 and only 1 TD

As one would expect, Keyshawn (on a very bad offensive team in 2001) caught a lot of passes for small gains and a good number of TDs (except 2001), but his numbers are no better than Galloways. Throw in the fact that Galloway stretches defenses (something even you would not suggest that Keyshawn did)and you have a better receiver for the Bucs. Plus, Galloway is a class act, a great guy in locker room. Keyshawn? Not so much.

Please stop splahing the stats around. Any dope with a computer can find stats. Besides, the discussion was abput Galloway v. Clayton. Please enthrall all of us with your argument that Clayton is better than Galloway. Stats please?

[Vince]

DR, this statistics stuff is fun. Did you know that Galloway and Keyshawn have the same career yardage stats (Galloway has played longer but had several years where he was injured), but Galloway had more TDS and larger average. Plus, Galloway's bad years with the Cowgirls were actually comparable to Meshawns?

So . . . what was your point?

[Jamaal]

I agree with most of your six, but I think they should replace Hilliard with Spurlock. He has return ability and is improving as a receiver (remember he played QB in college). I'd hate to see Hilliard catch another 60 balls for only 700 yards. I think the other guys can do better.

[DR and Brandon are W@nkers!]

DR and Brandon are numbnut$ and have no football intellect. Go Griese and Galloway! Go Bucs!!!

[DR, Jamaal and Brandon are W@nkers!]

Hey Jamaal, 40 of those 60 catches were for first downs!

[Steve]

How fast does one need to be DR? Have you ever seen anyone catch Galloway from behind? Didn't think so. Make statements that you can back up ok? Sorry to see you were wrong about Griese Brandon, and it didn't even take 1 more game. How does it feel to be so incredibly uninsightful?

[Out of the Box]

1. Galloway (groin willing) to stretch the field and simply by his presence drop the saftey and improve running game. DR, you are a w@anker.

2. Bryant because he is the only other speed reciever that can replace Galloway's speed and deep threat.

3. Hilliard because he is dependable and his route running prowess overcomes his speed. In the W-Coast offense it is more about possession control and Ike gives that.

Clayton will be traded. He shot his wad in Frosh year and now he is shooting blanks.

Spurlock will be special teams but may not warrant the roster spot, so he may go to practice squad.

4. Jackson will also be special teams only. He has a lot of growing to do before he can be relied upon. They will keep him.

5. Stovall versus Warren is a flip of the coin. Both offer promise, but have not seperated themselves from one another.

6. Aquib as a dual player. He has better instincts and hands than most of the recievers, and could open another spot for a QB, RB or TE. (Yes - it is out of the box)

Warren

[jason]

Geez DR:

you mentioned Clayton dropping one ball, and Galloway dropping three or four?

If only we could see Clayton catch one ball he'd be way ahead of last season.

[aaron]

1.Galloway
2.Hilliard
3.Clayton
4.Bryant
5.Stovall
6.Jackson
7.Warren
8.Spurlock

[Bill Bond]

I say trade Clayton-he's headed for a season full of ill-timed dropped passes. Keep Galloway, Stovall, Bryant, Hilliard, Jackson and Spurlock

[jims]

I think on bucs home opener all true bucs fans should kick the piss out of DR on center field. That would be truly entertaining. DR, why don't you do us all a favor and follow some other team

[shane]

it seems everyone has forgotten that DR's second favorite player T.O has lead the league in drops for the past two-three years yet we bash clayton for not catching the ball in preseason. Not that I'm condoning Clayton for dropping passes but I really do think that if he were to take over the No.1 spot for WR he would reproduce his rookie season numbers(remember he was the No. 1 guy for 13 games). I also think Clayton is a head case.

And as for my thoughts on the WR depth chart:
1. Joey Galloway
2. Antonio Bryant
3. Maurice Stovall
4. Micheal Clayton
5. Ike Hilliard
6. Dexter Jackson
7. Micheal Spurlock(just because of his historic TD)

All the other receivers will go to the practice squad and my Nos 4 and 5 are to be switched on third/fourth down situations

[DR]

You guys are funny. You are blind. If you look at Keyshawn in his years here, he demanded double coverage which opened up plays for Keenan and big Joe. If you are seriously content with a #1 WR on your team catching 60 balls a season, well, you're an idiot. You want stats from Clayton, well, Clayton's rookie year would be Galloway's second best season in his too long career. Galloway hasn't even practiced with the team and all of you have him as the #1 WR. Galloway wouldn't be a #1 WR for almost all of the other teams in the NFL. He would be a #2 or #3 in Atlanta. He's got speed. Wow. It's quite obvious his speed doesn't mean much. If Galloway is the #1 WR for Tampa, Tampa has no shot going past a first roiund wild card round if the Bucs make it out of the weakest division in football.
In the end, galloway will have more yards and whatever than Keyshawn but he will be missing that one stat, that stat that goes on your finger. And Galloway has never been part of team that even came close to that stat.

[DR is a funny dude]

I have to say that even though he says some funny stuff, its quite entertaining to read his posts and everyones replies. It a great way to spend time at work! But I'm just curious why he follows the bucs if he is a cowboys fan. Do you live in tampa DR?

[Steve]

Keyshawn was never double teamed; he's too slow nimwit. You totally are a w@nker and you make sh!t up just to fit your argument. He was NEVER double-teamed!

[shane]

hey DR just remember T.O has never been on a team that has won a superbowl either he went with philly and showed toughness in playing with an injury in the Superbowl but since then he has been at best average in the playoffs...just like joey. Also just like joey, T.O. hasn't been past the first round of the playoffs with his new team not that its his fault just shoddy QB play in the playoffs(dropped FG snap in '06 and an aggressive throw to the endzone into triple coverage last year). Who knows maybe Romo can be the next Peyton...lol can't even type that sentence without laughing. But in all fairness to DR Peyton started in two playoff games(their first games of the post season) and lost them and then the next year went in the playoffs as a wildcard andwon the Superbowl but Romo is nowhere near Peyton's football intelligence or ability(I highly doubt that Romo arm is as strong now as Peyton's was when he was Romo's age or that Romo's arm will be as strong as Peyton's when he's at Peyton's age).

[rk]

one overlooked factor about Clayton; he is a blocking machine. he's old school that way. watch the decent runs from the preseason games and you will see Clayton laying guys out.

[Brandon]

Ike Hilliard is awesome. He's not a homerun threat, but is so valuable to the team. He's like the coach of the recievers. Galloway even says so. Also, Hilliard is only 32. Lets not force him to retire just yet. He's been a solid contributor to the Bucs offense.

The other thing about Hilliard is he's smart and is a team player. He's good for team chemistry.

[Scoop]

Here is the scoop on DR...

DR stands for "Dallas Reject" which means he is not even allowed in that wretched town.

He lives is Peahole, FL in a hut, and drives to work in a swamp boat. He works as a liposuction "artist" but has a side job as a swine gynocologist. he claims it is his passion.

He once was a woman in a man's body, now he is just with no gentials because he cut them off in a self gyno exam.

He loves abuse, that is why he keeps coming back to this blog.

More to come....

[DR]

Man, you guys are typical Bucs fans that were chanting "Green Bay" when they came in town in the 90's. That's why you were begging for that old guy who loses more playoff games than any other QB that used to wear green and yellow. You front running losers don't know jack. Who really cares about arm strength? Obviously, the guy is in the NFL for a reason and its because he is good enough to be on a roster. Did Joe Montana have a great arm? No, and he is arguably the greatest QB to play the game. Romo doesn't have the strongest arm but he's good enough to lead the Cowboys to 13 wins, one more win than the Bucs best season. He did it in the toughest division too. To say Keyshawn wasn't double teamed is too funny. Key was doubled more than Galloway. Why? Because he ran good patterns and could catch the ball. Galloway doesn't get caught from behind but neither do the 40 WRs that caught more balls than him last year. You think Holt gets caught from behind? Edwards? Fitz? Well, there i go again comparing galloway to WRs that are 10 times better. Galloway should be the #4 WR right now, but he will have to come off that prima donna pedestal Gruden puts him on before that happens.

[Scoop]

Its all in fun DR

[Kurt]

Steve is right DR; I've never seen Keyshawn double covered. Why would you? He's slow as molasses. He's a great possession receiver, but it doesn't take 2 to cover him; that's basically for speed alone in the NFL unless you're 6'5". I guess if you're talking about zone coverages, he might have two on him briefly, but that would be the case for everyone. The gist is that nobody ever rolled safety coverage to him as he was not a deep threat, so once again, you're wrong. I agree with Brandon concerning Hilliard and anyone who acts like he's old and doesn't contribute greatly is just plain living with blinders on.

[Vince]

DR, you are funny, even if a little predictable. You definitely live in your own litle world. If I did not know better, I might think you work for the Times as one of those guys who says idiotic things to generate responses . . .

Keep up the good work.

[Kurt]

And btw DR, those weren't Bucs fans morons; those were Packer Backers! Any fool knows that, which is why you don't! Acting like one division is tougher than the other is stupid and pointless as it changes yearly due to injury and strength of schedule. It would be one thing if you posted ideas that had validity and worth, but you don't. Please go away as your rhetoric is neither stimulating nor informative and is ever-tiresome dribble to read. A true two-party participator you are; ignorant and apathetic.

[DR]

lol, another good response by Kurt. The NFC South is the only division to have its previous cellar dwellar (last place- for you morons, 90% of you) finish in first for 5 consecutive years. You're also ignoring the fact that the NFC East has put in 3 teams the last two years. They all have a tough schedule but that could happen again this year. The South might be in luck, I don't think the Falcons will win the division this year, but you never know. It wouldn't surprise me if they did.
You can't question Keyshawn's toughness. If Galloway took hits like he did, he'd be in a wheel chair right now. And again, Keyshawn was doubled... a lot. And again, what is speed? Keyshawn caught at least 70 balls in 9 out of his 11 seasons and Galloway has only caught 70 or more passes in 2 out of 13 seasons. there are a lot of corners who have enough speed and of course corners love WRs who can't run patterns. Galloways best games are against the worst corners. A 5'9" corner has an easier time guarding a 5'9" fast WR than he does covering a 6'4" possession WR who knows how to position his body and has good hands.
I knew there was something missing from this blog, Skylar, I mean Kurt's pee wee league comments.

[Oliver]

DR, Galloway and Keyshawn aren't the same player, they aren't used the same way. Warren Sapp always challenged Keyshawn to be a #1 reciever, and Keyshawn never did it. He was an awesome over-the-middle possession guy. Joey Galloway is the exact opposite man. Nobody has ever said that Galloway is one of the best in the NFL, but he's a serious deep-threat and has gone over 1,000 yards for the last three years, and he's isn't exactly playing for a superpower here, is he? Clayton has had one good season. Only this summer has he dieted properly and been injury-free. Wow. Galloway has been doing that all of his time here, and he's 36.

The NFC West is technically weaker than the NFC South.

I'm glad Favre isn't here too.

[Kurt]

You're just stupid DR admit it. It's ok; everyone knows already...

[Kurt]

Don't make me get out the b!tchsl@p stick on you again this year DR. Your face hasn't healed yet from last year...

[DR]

Kurt, you're taking a b-slapping right now. You provided nothing. You always claim you have stats that back you up and yet you provided none.

The Bucs just flat took advantage of the Cowboys in the Keyshawn for Galloway trade. Keyshawn has been trying to catch double entendres while Galloway is still a big contributor to the Bucs.