Will we draft a WR or get a free agent

[Shane]

Originally Posted by angryssg

Just because he is hunting down another WR doesnt meanthat Coles is no longer the man. Remember 1991 our last Super Bowl winning season; Monk, Clark, and Sanders. It's a formula that he is trying to re-create in my eyes. Coles, ?, and McCants. The whole Coles is not going to be at his peak again is a coy. You do know that other teams representatives watch and listen to other coaches press confrences. Coles had a record high receptions this year, although his yardage was lacking he still caught the ball. What did Monk do? He caught the ball!

Our offense was just about the worst in the NFL. Our passing game downfield was nonexistent almost. Coles was brought in to be the cornerstone, and unfortunately, unless and until he recovers he is not physically capable of doing it, in my opinion. Coles can still play as you point out - he just doesn't threaten anyone with his downfield speed at this point.

Taylor Jacobs is being set up to be a starter soon.

We are told that we are looking to bring in a free agent WR to build around. To me, the guy you build around means a top flight #1 receiver with a long term future. Coles at this point is possibly above average, but not by a lot.

I'm adding this up and coming up with Coles being the #3 receiver once we get our cornerstone free agent if we do, and Jacobs ascending to the starting position.

If we draft a top receiver on top of signing Plaxico Burress, then the clock is ticking before Coles drops down to a #4 WR.

If Coles were healthy, we would not be talking about a WR crisis at this point. Unless he heals to the point where he can recover his full capacities, he is holding a spot until he can get replaced as far as I can see.