I'm slightly puzzled by all of this.
Recall Keyshawn being released by Dallas (Parcells) when they decided to make way for T.O.?
Why? Keyshawn didn't want a reduced role or share the spotlight?
Keyshawn's cap charge for that year was $3.6M and they cut him right before he was to collect a $1M bonus.
It seems to me Parcells would know KJ better than anyone in the NFL. So, why is he good enough for us, but wasn't good enough for the up and coming Cowboys?
TO is obviously the better WR. But, he's not quite as known for his blocking as KJ. Not too mention, not many of the Cowboy WR's are known for blocking. At least not as well as KJ.
Either way I look at it... it simply smells of what most are having difficulty dealing with.... it's a player Parcells knows and prefers "his" guy over an aging icon.
But, in either argument for bringing KJ aboard, I still do not see any evidence of this "mentor/tutor" or "roleplayer" in KJ's history. And, I also don't see Parcells' history of believing KJ "plays well with others".
It doesn't add up to me. So, the only reason left is the most obvious one. Parcells would rather employ a friend. But, a friend he truly doesn't see as "the answer" or "an answer" for any reason.
I'll guess we'll see how well KJ defers the spotlight for Ginn, Jr and Hagan and if he can be the garbage man.
I guess for the most part, I think we're learning what the fans of Parcells' teams go through. And, we might as well play along. After all, he does produce winners.
Parting thought.... I thought Parcells was gonna stay out of day to day operations?