1.   Already the Lions have lost key free agents Thomas and Moss to the Patriots and veteran receiver Brett Perriman.

2.   Another veteran receiver with imposing credentials, Andre Rison, lurks on the free-agent market.

3.   Bledsoe found Jefferson over the middle, but the veteran receiver dropped the ball.

4.   Both veteran receivers Willie Davis and J.J. Birden are injured.

5.   Coach Pete Carroll, Fears, and the veteran receivers all have spoken highly of Morey.

6.   Cowboys veteran receiver Ernie Mills calls them the good old days.

7.   For the last two years, Lockett had talented teammates in veteran receivers Mitch Running and Tyson Schwieger to keep opponents honest in their coverage.

8.   He also is a back-up for veteran receiver Ed McCaffrey.

9.   He throws to veteran receivers.

10.   However, the veteran receiver Rob Carpenter also had problems.