I choose to look at removing the cancer that was TO as a positive thing. He is undeniably one of the top 5 receivers in the NFL, a matchup nightmare of DC's, and more than likely not "replaceable"...but here is what I see as positive:
Removes the possiblity of the locker room becoming divided into the for and against TO sects.
This gives the stage to Roy Williams, who at this point in his career has shown flashes of his ability to "be the man" but never has done so on a regular basis. He has arguably the best WR skill set in the NFL...maybe the removal of TO is just what the Dr. odered.
It also allows Miles Austin to get more PT (who I think is a legit vertical threat) and for the continued development of Sam Hurd, who I think has the highest ceiling of all Cowboy receivers not named Roy Williams.
And lastly, I think this will force the use of more 2 TE sets. I never imagined Martellus Bennett would be pro-ready so quickly. His combination of size and speed proved to be a real mismatch for LB's and his blocking ability was much better than what I expected from him at the pro level (I think if anything he was the one under-utilized last year, although he may not have been very reliable with his route running yet, keeping his role in the offense a little more limited - will defer that the coaching staff knew what the hell they were doing in that regard). The multiple TE set will make Barber more effective, which in turn will make the vertical pasing game more effective, which in turn will make Felix Jones more of a nightmare once The Barbarian wears down the D.
Would like to see what everyone else who gives a damn thinks...
