Apparently, one reason Chrebet is unhappy is that he's being used as a decoy more often on third down -- the situation where he's made much of his reputation. Because defenses key on Chrebet, space winds up getting cleared for other receivers like Santana Moss and Laveraneus Coles. If so, I'd suggest Chrebet look to upstate New York for some inspiration. Here's what Buffalo Bills receiver Eric Moulds had to say about a similar situation last season:
With coverage focused around Moulds, the sixth-year veteran admits that a path to team success in the last half of the 2001 season might involve capitalizing on opponents' defensive game plans and using the two-time Pro Bowler as a decoy.
"Every week, teams are going to pay attention to me and try to take me out of the game," Moulds said. "If they give you the opportunity to throw 20 passes out of the backfield, take it -- we'll win. If teams are going to come out and double-team me, that's fine."
"I'd rather win than have a 90-catch season.
