Galloway is older than dirt and Lewis meh... I wouldn't draft someone in the first round. Robiskie would be my choice.
Galloway had 3 straight 1,000-yard seasons (all with Garcia at QB) before an ankle injury derailed almost all of his '08 season. Then TB decided to wipe the slate clean and a 38 year old WR doesn't fit in their plans. Galloway is your typical Pats FA acquisition: low-risk/high reward potential. I remember when the Pats picked up 32 year old Harold Jackson from the Rams in 1978. The majority opinion was that he wasn't the same player, but had 4 good to very good seasons with the team from 1978-81. Galloway's ankle passed muster and he should be a pleasant surprise with Brady throwing to him and lining up opposite Moss.
As for Greg Lewis, he entered the league as an undrafted FA in 2003. He didn't see much action until 2005, when he had career highs in REC and YDS, while starting all 16 games.
He began to garner attention when he caught a 30-yard TD pass from McNabb that brought the Eagles back into SB 39. His career playoff numbers are 9 / 180 / 20.0 / 1.
PROS:
- Has plenty of playoff experience
- is a deep threat
- he's a young 29 (little wear and tear)
CONS:
- was given a starting job at one of the WR spots in 2005, but failed to capitalize
- Has started only 4 games since the start of 2006 season
- Average size
Other Notes:
- In 2006, Lewis lost his job to newcomer Donte Stallworth (acq in trade) and Reggie Brown, a 2nd year player who was drafted 35th overall.
- In 2007, Lewis was buried in the roster behind FA Kevin Curtis, Brown, and Jason Avant, a 2006 4th round pick.
- In 2008, Lewis role continued to diminish as he was pushed down the depth chart when Hank Baskett (6'2" 220 lb), a big possession WR, got more playing time.
Questions:
- What happened to Lewis in 2005?
- Why did Philly feel the need to trade for Baskett and Stallworth, then later sign Curtis, and draft Brown and Avant?
Reason for Optimism:
Let's look at 2005. The Eagles epitomized the SB loser hex by falling to 6-10. McNabb played in only 9 games and journeyman Mike McMahon finished the last 7. Lewis couldn't have picked a worse year to become a starting WR.
Lewis has had 2 stellar performances against NE:
- Super Bowl 39: 4 / 53 / 13.3 / 1
- 11/25/2007: 4 / 88 / 22.0 / 2
Lewis is a potential steal, IMO.