I'm very happy the Cowboys signed Jason Witten to a contract extension, but tight end isn't on the list (quarterback, receiver, running back, left tackle, defensive end and cornerback) of what you must have to be able to compete in today's NFL. How will Witten help?
Earl Robertson, Dalhart, Texas
Jean-Jacques Taylor: You're right, when you say tight end isn't one of the six key positions on a football team. The reality, however, is that no team will pass on a star, and Witten qualifies as a star. Owner Jerry Jones said he's never felt better about giving a player a huge sum of money – six years and $28 million –because he's young, talented, hard-working and should continue to improve. Witten is too big for safeties, too fast for linebackers and has excellent hands. He's a matchup nightmare for the opposition.
