Guest Column - By Still Rage

Lately, I can't help but notice all the talk about missing Plax.� I miss Plax too. Why?� I miss Plax because our newfound hero (Ben) misses Plax.� For whatever reason, Ben chose him to be his favorite. What is really disturbing is that I have heard many say they would rather sign Plax than Hines if they had to choose.� Are they out of their minds?

I like Plax.� I go crazy when he hauls in a deep pass.� He is very capable. But, I cannot and will not forget how he plays late in the season and in the playoffs.� Dropping easy catches late in the game.� Then, shrugging it off like it was no big deal.� It almost makes me sick when I think about it.� I remember him on the sidelines after he blew it.� While Kordell would be joking and laughing on the sidelines after another dismal playoff loss.� Just by the look on his face, I have always questioned how much heart he plays with.

I have NEVER questioned how much heart Hines plays with.� There is simply no comparison.� Losing Hines would be catastrophic.� The man defines the black and gold!� Even if we dare to consider what Hines has hit�is a slump.� Rest assured it will not last.

Do I even dare mention blocking?� It's not even close.� I've seen Hines deliver major blows to linebackers.� Plax's blocking is non-existent.� For someone that never blocks, Plax should have 4 TD catches a game.

I think the Stillers really began to turn it on around the Cowgirl game.� Hines led with 9 catches, again in the Patsies game with 6.� Ben really doesn't pass for over 200 yards anyway.� It really has never been our style.� Defense, Run, QB doesn't lose the game.� Remember?� The point is Plax... catching one or two long balls every game or so to give him comparable stats really doesn't put him in the "I'd pick Plax over Hines" category.�� If given the choice, I would pick Ward first over every Stiller.� (If I had to choose)

GO STILLERS!

Still Rage