Johnny Depp Not For "The Lone Ranger"?

Gore Verbinski's upcoming adaption of "The Lone Ranger" was really meant for Johnny Depp, but it looks like he's not the number one choice on Gore's list. It turns out that Timothy "Deadwood" Olyphant is the more stronger choice for the role.
I think he'd be good as the cowboy, as he played a great cowboy in "Deadwood".