March 19, 200422 yr By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Their names are arguably larger than their current talent levels, but wide receivers Keyshawn Johnson and Joey Galloway are about to switch teams in a trade rumored for weeks, and now absent any roadblocks. The final hurdle was cleared on Thursday when Galloway agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The nine-year veteran, who averaged just 37.8 receptions in his four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, can earn an additional $600,000 in incentives. Galloway, who told ESPN Radio Thursday night that he had not yet signed the deal, feels the trade will benefit both players. "Honestly, Keyshawn fits better in the system they run in Dallas," he told ESPN Radio. "I don't think that's anything personal against me. He fits better he's played for [Dallas head coach Bill]Parcells before. They know each other and understand each other. if it works out in Tampa with me, that's a great fit for me, and I'm excited to have a chance to start over somewhere." Two weeks ago, Johnson, who was deactivated by the Bucs for the final six contests of the 2003 season, reached an agreement in principle with Dallas officials. He will sign a four-year contract believed to be worth $20 million, including a signing bonus of $4 million. Some league sources have insisted the deal is heavily backloaded, with about $9 million of the total coming in the final season. Johnson had four seasons remaining on his contract with the Bucs with a scheduled base salary of $5 million for 2004. He was also due a $1 million roster bonus. Galloway's contract with the Cowboys, signed in 2000, had three years left; he was due a base salary of $6.31 million. Both veterans carried salary-cap charges of over $8 million for 2004. Because of the paperwork involved, and the technicality of having each player sign his new contract with his former franchise, the trade will not be formalized before Friday at the earliest. The Cowboys don't expect to introduce Johnson to the local media before Monday. But sources from both clubs acknowledged on Thursday night there are no stumbling blocks now to completing a trade ostensibly agreed to weeks ago. The deal was delayed when Galloway balked at Tampa Bay's offer of a one-year contract worth $1.25 million. It remains to be seen, beyond the salary-cap relief each club will realize, how beneficial the trade really is for the Bucs and the Cowboys. While it would be an overstatement to suggest Johnson and Galloway are in decline, neither player is considered to be an upper-echelon wide receiver at this juncture of their respective careers. In essence, the trade is one of convenience as much as anything else. That said, Johnson, who played for the New York Jets when Parcells was head coach there, should bring Dallas a possession component it did not have in its wide receiver corps. The team's top three wideouts in 2003 -- Galloway, Terry Glenn and Antonio Bryant -- are more vertical players. Johnson is still somewhat effective in the medium-range zones and could be a comforting ball-control target for Quincy Carter. In eight seasons, Johnson, 31, has 603 receptions for 7,936 yards and 48 touchdowns. The first overall player chosen in the 1996 draft, he spent four seasons with the Jets before being traded to Tampa Bay for a pair of first-round picks in the 2000 draft. The former Southern California standout has played in 119 games, starting all but three. As a disciplinary measure, following some off-field run-ins with coach Jon Gruden, the Bucs essentially exiled him for the final six games in 2002. Galloway, 32, was the Seattle Seahawks' first-round choice in 1995, and moved to the Cowboys in an historic deal in 2000. Although he was designated a "franchise" player at the time, the Cowboys signed him to a seven-year, $42 million contract and, every bit as significant, compensated the Seahawks with a pair of first-round choices. But the speedy Galloway suffered a season-ending knee injury in his first year with the Cowboys, and that augured what, in hindsight, proved a disastrous trade. Even during his three healthy seasons in Dallas, he averaged just 49 receptions, 760 yards and 3.7 scores. In 119 career appearances, including 113 starts, Galloway has 434 receptions, 6,798 yards and 49 touchdowns. Link He reunited with The Tuna but I thought he said he does't want to play for Parcells. This is good for the Bucs but they're losing a good blocking WR.
March 20, 200422 yr Keyshawn... Selfish, No Touchdowns, No Speed, Overrated Blocking Skills (still good), But Joey Galloway was a speedster with hands. Keyshawns a lethargic with hands compared to Galloway, and if I'm not mistaken, Meshawn is older then Joey. I'd never do it just for the fact that Keyshawn is a cancer in the locker room, I don't care if Grant, Lombardi, or in this case Parcells is the coach. Because there is no cure for cancer.
March 20, 200422 yr Just you watch. Keyshawn and Terry Glenn on the same team. I shudder at the prospects. "Give me the damn ball!" "No give ME the damn ball!" Two 30 year old WR that never stop whining, poor Drew Henson's gonna have his head spinning. If I were him I'd just throw the ball to Antonio Bryant. Keyshawn will NOT, I repeat, will NOT help the Cowboys. He didn't help Tampa Bay in the least, all he did was fight with Gruden.
March 20, 200422 yr just a small insignificant note Henson will not be starting this season unless Q gets hurt...
March 20, 200422 yr Henson hasnt played football in some 4 years genius. You dont go from baseball to NFL starter in a matter of months, no matter how good you are. And a small little sidenote.... Keyshawn has only played to his potential and acted like a professional when.............. Parcells was his coach. look it up.
March 21, 200422 yr Yes only thing is, is that when Keyshawn played up to his potential under Parcells, he could actually run. Parcells is better then Gruden, but don't try and tell me that he is way better then Gruden.
March 21, 200422 yr Parcells is better then Gruden, but don't try and tell me that he is way better then Gruden. he is way better. and we dont need Key to go down the field, we need him to run crosses and slants to get 5-10 yards and be a clutch reciever on 3rd down. he is not expected to be a savior simply another piece...
March 22, 200422 yr This makes Dallas better but Das... I believe it was you who bashed the eagles for neglecting their main weakness and going after a spot that wasn't a must need(The Javon signing). What do you call this?
March 22, 200422 yr notice the cowboys signed marcelles (sp) wiley to address the issue of a pass rusher. does this address a specific need....no. does it make the cowboys better...yes. just like with teh freak and the iggles. it remains to be seen though whether he can stay healthy. the iggles still need a corner. your team looks to be the one that is faltering a bit rune. they need to catch up a tad IMO.
March 22, 200422 yr Rune's G-Men are giving a loooong hard look at trading up for a certain manning fellow :whistle
March 23, 200422 yr Rune's G-Men are giving a loooong hard look at trading up for a certain manning fellow :whistle :mischief , I would love him but keeping 4th and Gallery is fine with me, I have faith in Timmy Boy, even with their holes he still has a better team than he did during the end of his time with The Jags.
March 23, 200422 yr how many years does Kerry Collins have left in him Rune? 0... If The Giants want to contend this year, an improved 0-line can get them there, No reason to send Eli to the hounds or accept losing until Eli is ready because no O - line and Collins taking snaps.
March 23, 200422 yr how many years does Kerry Collins have left in him Rune? 0... If The Giants want to contend this year, an improved 0-line can get them there, No reason to send Eli to the hounds or accept losing until Eli is ready because no O - line and Collins taking snaps. i always wondered why NYG constantly tried finding "gems" for the O line late in drafts or on FA. i mean come on O line is VERY important and if you can get a stud you get him...
March 23, 200422 yr how many years does Kerry Collins have left in him Rune? 0... If The Giants want to contend this year, an improved 0-line can get them there, No reason to send Eli to the hounds or accept losing until Eli is ready because no O - line and Collins taking snaps. i always wondered why NYG constantly tried finding "gems" for the O line late in drafts or on FA. i mean come on O line is VERY important and if you can get a stud you get him... Once Fox left, they never realized that The Superior D went with him. I'll be happy with Eli, more than happy. Gallery is a beast and if Tiki can actually grow hands, they should be good until they are able to find a new QB.
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