Dallas’ Second Star

On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions traded Roy Williams to the Dallas Cowboys. As reciprocation, the Lions received four draft selections. Upon his Dallas arrival, Williams signed a 5-year, $45 million contract. “We felt like right now that was the best thing for us to do as a football team. It gives us something for the future. You're looking at the possibility of having five of the first hundred [2009] picks,” said Lions General Manager Martin Mayhew. “It was a pragmatic business decision.”

During his career, Williams has amassed 262 receptions, 3,884 yards, and 29 touchdowns. This season, he has totaled 17 receptions, 232 yards, and one touchdown. “You know Roy Williams is a great talent,” said Terrell Owens. “You don't hear about him because he was in Detroit, but he has been productive.”

Premiere receivers are prized. They embolden quarterbacks. They enhance offenses. They exacerbate opponents. With that stated, champions require complimentary receivers. Michael Irvin, Jerry Rice, and Lynn Swann were great were incredible. Alvin Harper, John Taylor, and John Stallworth were invaluable.