Maybe We Were Wrong?

Hello, is Travis there?

Travis…Phil Savage, Cleveland Bro-

Oh, you remember me?  Good well, I’d like to ask you a few questions…

Well, I know that we have a bit of a history that has had its ups and downs over the last three years.  Okay, mostly downs.  And I know that we went our separate ways before the season started after we felt that we had a decent amount of receivers that could be rotated in and out as needed.  And, you know, with Josh getting hurt and all, we needed a guy who could sub in on special teams when needed.

Unfortunately, that rotation has led us to today where we are 26th in the league in receptions, 29th in receiving yards, and 30th in yards per catch.  Our longest reception of the year has gone for 23 yards.   Twenty-three!  Only the Baltimore Ravens have a lower number in that category.

Yes, I know we just played them.  Things didn’t go so well ther-

Oh, you were watching?  Yes, it was brutal.

Well, that’s why I’m calling.  I heard that you were just released from Denver’s practice squad, and I wanted to see if you would consider rejoining our team.

Where would you fit in?  Honestly, I’m not sure.  All I know is that I just gave a ton of money to a guy that got hurt during warm-ups.  Even if you were to drop a pass or two during a game, it would be better than a guy who doesn’t suit up at all.  Plus, it’s not like you’d be the first one to drop a ball this year.

Yes, I know this is assuming that the quarterback passes the ball anywhere near your vicinity – we’re working on that.

But, in more words or less, I just wanted to say that I’m sorry things ended the way they did.  We never should have tried running you at the number one slot when Braylon went down – you were finally shining as the slot receiver, making diving catches, the whole nine…

I think if Donte comes back this week, you could be inserted into the slot from the get go.  If he can’t, I say let’s put you opposite of Braylon.  We’re playing the Bengals for Pete’s sake, you saw what that turned into last year.

Yes, I know you were on the sidelines.  That’s why we can all redeem ourselves this week!  Heck, if you want to bring your buddy Hamza along, he’s more than welcome assuming he can pass a physical.  We could use a safety as well!

So what do you say?

Former starter Abdullah cut by Denver [Denver Post]