The WR depth chart is not exactly linear. Angry Dre is the X and Walter is the Z. Andre Davis is the first choice backup at the X and probably at the Z, but I think if the Texans go three wide with a receiver in the slot (instead of Owen Daniels as the Y in the slot), then Anderson should be that receiver.
They move around some, too. I think Angry Dre plays any of the positions now. I've seen Davis line up in the slot, too. But I think this is the year we might see more of DA on the field in those 3-WR formations.
And I'm sure Bob McNair is pleased that we all want his money spent wisely, but as fans, I'm surprised we're not a little more thrilled to retain some decent depth here. A second day drafted WR (like Mike Thomas, who I like a lot around the 4th round in fact), will not be as ready to take over like DA is ready now. Receivers usually take a couple years to catch on.
And DA isn't taking a spot away from anyone on the roster, imo. Jacoby Jones is still at the 5th and likely final spot, so unless he is traded, he'll have to fend off Darnell Jenkins and/or some low round rookie and street FAs in training camp.
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