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Brandon Jones, WR, Tenn. (1 Viewer)

As for potential new additions, outside of perhaps Stallworth, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of FAs that could make a major impact. And unless they trade up for Calvin Johnson (unlikely), a rookie probably won't be a big factor (at least initially).
Bad assumption, IMO. There could definitely be a Greg Jennings or two in this bunch.
 
EBF said:
zamboni said:
As for potential new additions, outside of perhaps Stallworth, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of FAs that could make a major impact. And unless they trade up for Calvin Johnson (unlikely), a rookie probably won't be a big factor (at least initially).
Bad assumption, IMO. There could definitely be a Greg Jennings or two in this bunch.
Correct, although hence the word probably. For every Jennings or Colston, there are plenty of rookie WRs that don't make much of an immediate impact (if at all).
 
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THe Titans letting Bennett go without so much as a wimper leads me to believe they think they have at least 3 playable WRs on the roster. Roby, Givens (coming back from injury) and Wade.
Not to hijack this thread, but no Roydell Williams?
I thought Wade was a FA as well? From the Blogger...March 1, 2007, 19:11 Titans :: WR, DLWR Bennett, WR Wade, DT R. Smith, Leaving TitansAssociated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]WR Drew Bennett, WR Bobby Wade, and DT Robaire Smith are leaving as free agents. All three are set to test the market, and likely won't return to the team. Bennett will be one of the top receivers available in free agency. So wouldn't that mean Brandon Jones, Givens, Roby, & Roydell Williams?
 
:yawn:The Rams signed Drew Bennet. I think the most critical impact of that deal will be on Brandon Jones.He will present absurd value in drafts this year. I would not be surprised to see him be the biggest sleeper of 2007.I still think he's my sleeper WR pick going into 2007. I'll target him in every single draft, particularly dynasty drafts (because, after this year, it could be too late).
Talk about flying under the radar.... you should be able to grab this guy LATE!Now if Young can just do his best 'Randall Cunningham circa 1998' impression.
 
Stallworth was signed by the Pats, so there doesn't seem to be anyone on the FA horizon that would be significant threat to Jones' PT.

A rookie perhaps, but Brandon seems to have a leg up heading into this year.

 
Im curbing my enthusasm about Brandon Jones, I was also high on Roydell Williams, as McNair compared the two to Harrison and Wayne, but with Vince Young as the passer, how productive can these guys be?

 
Im curbing my enthusasm about Brandon Jones, I was also high on Roydell Williams, as McNair compared the two to Harrison and Wayne, but with Vince Young as the passer, how productive can these guys be?
Fair point, but VY and Jones had some good chemistry going last year. and Young will likely only get better.But yes, there still could be some guys like Roydell and Roby that could make some strides.
 
zamboni said:
gocats said:
Im curbing my enthusasm about Brandon Jones, I was also high on Roydell Williams, as McNair compared the two to Harrison and Wayne, but with Vince Young as the passer, how productive can these guys be?
Fair point, but VY and Jones had some good chemistry going last year. and Young will likely only get better.But yes, there still could be some guys like Roydell and Roby that could make some strides.
I think if he puts up Matt Jones/Reggie Williams type numbers, ie 650 yards 5 Tds that would be an excellent accomplishment
 
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zamboni said:
gocats said:
Im curbing my enthusasm about Brandon Jones, I was also high on Roydell Williams, as McNair compared the two to Harrison and Wayne, but with Vince Young as the passer, how productive can these guys be?
Fair point, but VY and Jones had some good chemistry going last year. and Young will likely only get better.But yes, there still could be some guys like Roydell and Roby that could make some strides.
I think if he puts up Matt Jones/Reggie Williams type numbers, ie 650 yards 5 Tds that would be an excellent accomplishment
Don't be shocked to see 1,000 yards.
 
over the last 7 games he was on pace for 585 yards over a full season, Id be suprised if he hit 700 yards at the most

 
Amazing the OU receivers Clayton, Bradley and Jones are all good, what are your thoughts on Bradley Otis? He was ahead of Jones on the depth chart

 
Amazing the OU receivers Clayton, Bradley and Jones are all good, what are your thoughts on Bradley Otis? He was ahead of Jones on the depth chart
Also, Travis Wilson of the Browns was a WR on that team. In college, Wilson was better than most realize compared to Jones and Bradley. But, Wilson was injured his sernior year. Travis Wilson might be a WR to keep your eye on.
 
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Amazing the OU receivers Clayton, Bradley and Jones are all good, what are your thoughts on Bradley Otis? He was ahead of Jones on the depth chart
Also, Travis Wilson of the Browns was a WR on that team. In college, Wilson was better than most realize compared to Jones and Bradley. But, Wilson was injured his sernior year. Travis Wilson might be a WR to keep your eye on.
When all of these WRs were seniors except Wilson, he still produced. Check out these stats from 2004 when Jones, Clayton, and Bradley were seniors and Wilson was a junior.Mark Bradley 10 games 4 rushes 73 yards 1 rush TD 23 rec 491 rec yds 7 rec TDsMark Clayton 13 games 4 rushes 11 yards 0 rush TD 66 rec 876 rec yds 8 rec TDsBrandon Jones 13 games 27 rec 345 rec yds 3 rec TDsTravis Wilson 12 games 1 rush 5 yds 50 rec 660 rec yds 11 rec TDsWilson was looking like a stud entering his senior season, but was injured and only played 7 games.
 
over the last 7 games he was on pace for 585 yards over a full season, Id be suprised if he hit 700 yards at the most
Is Brandon Jones a 10-year vet? No, so why treat him like one? It seems reasonable to think the youngster has plenty of upside and there will be a lot of "learning by doing" as the season goes along. The pace last year is almost entirely irrelevant. A 2nd year VY won't hurt either.
 
Amazing the OU receivers Clayton, Bradley and Jones are all good, what are your thoughts on Bradley Otis? He was ahead of Jones on the depth chart
I like Bradley a lot, but I think Jones is more an all-purpose NFL receiver. I agree I'm pretty high on Jones and always have been, and I think this is the make-or-break year for him. If he will ever step up and shine, it will be this year. If he gets hurt or is bad this year, you cut him and forget him.
 
Amazing the OU receivers Clayton, Bradley and Jones are all good, what are your thoughts on Bradley Otis? He was ahead of Jones on the depth chart
I like Bradley a lot, but I think Jones is more an all-purpose NFL receiver. I agree I'm pretty high on Jones and always have been, and I think this is the make-or-break year for him. If he will ever step up and shine, it will be this year. If he gets hurt or is bad this year, you cut him and forget him.
what kind of performance do you want out of him for it not to be considered a bad year?I think if he starts, I would think 650 yds and 4 Tds would be a successful season with that QB.
 
Amazing the OU receivers Clayton, Bradley and Jones are all good, what are your thoughts on Bradley Otis? He was ahead of Jones on the depth chart
I like Bradley a lot, but I think Jones is more an all-purpose NFL receiver. I agree I'm pretty high on Jones and always have been, and I think this is the make-or-break year for him. If he will ever step up and shine, it will be this year. If he gets hurt or is bad this year, you cut him and forget him.
what kind of performance do you want out of him for it not to be considered a bad year?I think if he starts, I would think 650 yds and 4 Tds would be a successful season with that QB.
If he takes on the WR1 role, I would expect significantly more yards and TDs.
 
Im curbing my enthusasm about Brandon Jones, I was also high on Roydell Williams, as McNair compared the two to Harrison and Wayne, but with Vince Young as the passer, how productive can these guys be?
Fair point, but VY and Jones had some good chemistry going last year. and Young will likely only get better.But yes, there still could be some guys like Roydell and Roby that could make some strides.
Orr?
 
Stallworth was signed by the Pats, so there doesn't seem to be anyone on the FA horizon that would be significant threat to Jones' PT.A rookie perhaps, but Brandon seems to have a leg up heading into this year.
Curtis?I suppose they could bring in somone like Bryant for a visit as well.
 
Stallworth was signed by the Pats, so there doesn't seem to be anyone on the FA horizon that would be significant threat to Jones' PT.A rookie perhaps, but Brandon seems to have a leg up heading into this year.
Curtis?I suppose they could bring in somone like Bryant for a visit as well.
Curtis would be a good addition, but I see Jones more of a #1 WR than Curtis. Bryant is certainly a possibility, but IIRC he also has a 4 game suspension to contend with first.
 
Im curbing my enthusasm about Brandon Jones, I was also high on Roydell Williams, as McNair compared the two to Harrison and Wayne, but with Vince Young as the passer, how productive can these guys be?
Fair point, but VY and Jones had some good chemistry going last year. and Young will likely only get better.But yes, there still could be some guys like Roydell and Roby that could make some strides.
Orr?
I think Bobby Orr has a better shot at being a major factor.
 
Even with the rushing production I can't imagine how people project VY as a top 10 QB and not lead to a reasonably productive WR1 for whoever that might be. I would think Brandon Jones has a very strong opportunity to finish in the top 20 at WR given they should be playing from behind a nice bonus of GTP. I also agree that if he doesn't break out in 2007 that his time is up on my dynasty benches.

 
Even with the rushing production I can't imagine how people project VY as a top 10 QB and not lead to a reasonably productive WR1 for whoever that might be. I would think Brandon Jones has a very strong opportunity to finish in the top 20 at WR given they should be playing from behind a nice bonus of GTP. I also agree that if he doesn't break out in 2007 that his time is up on my dynasty benches.
:shrug:
 
Even with the rushing production I can't imagine how people project VY as a top 10 QB and not lead to a reasonably productive WR1 for whoever that might be. I would think Brandon Jones has a very strong opportunity to finish in the top 20 at WR given they should be playing from behind a nice bonus of GTP. I also agree that if he doesn't break out in 2007 that his time is up on my dynasty benches.
see Vick, Michael
 
Even with the rushing production I can't imagine how people project VY as a top 10 QB and not lead to a reasonably productive WR1 for whoever that might be. I would think Brandon Jones has a very strong opportunity to finish in the top 20 at WR given they should be playing from behind a nice bonus of GTP. I also agree that if he doesn't break out in 2007 that his time is up on my dynasty benches.
see Vick, Michael
See two different quarterbacks.Vick = run first, pass secondYoung = pass first, run secondYoung is also MUCH more accurate. Two separate animals here.
 
Granted, I know more about the diminutive songwriter Paul Williams than the guy the Titans drafted in the 3rd round, but with no WR drafted by the team in the first 2 rounds, that has to be some sign of confidence for Jones. And Mike Williams is heading to Oakland.

 
Granted, I know more about the diminutive songwriter Paul Williams than the guy the Titans drafted in the 3rd round, but with no WR drafted by the team in the first 2 rounds, that has to be some sign of confidence for Jones. And Mike Williams is heading to Oakland.
:yes: Could be your last chance, folks.
 
Even with the rushing production I can't imagine how people project VY as a top 10 QB and not lead to a reasonably productive WR1 for whoever that might be. I would think Brandon Jones has a very strong opportunity to finish in the top 20 at WR given they should be playing from behind a nice bonus of GTP. I also agree that if he doesn't break out in 2007 that his time is up on my dynasty benches.
see Vick, Michael
See two different quarterbacks.Vick = run first, pass secondYoung = pass first, run secondYoung is also MUCH more accurate. Two separate animals here.
I don't know if I agree with ya here. Call it nerves or whatever but he did play alot like Vick at times his rookie year. EVERYONE has said he's a passer and not just like that so I expect to see significant improvement in his passing stats in 07 but....it's pretty hard to look at his stats(or watch a game) and say he's wasn't Vick like in 06.When a guy's throwing for 80-160 yards a game it's pretty hard to think of him as a "pure passer".It also is entirely possible he doesn't know when to run and when to drop back and needs to learn. It's possible Fisher+co have him running when he should pass. The line could have messed up any plans they had too and he was adlibbing as I saw them break down plenty.IF everyone is right and he is a "pure passer" well then something was wrong or "off" or he was uncomfy in 06.I don't see how anyone could say he was much different than Vick in 06 though
 
Even with the rushing production I can't imagine how people project VY as a top 10 QB and not lead to a reasonably productive WR1 for whoever that might be. I would think Brandon Jones has a very strong opportunity to finish in the top 20 at WR given they should be playing from behind a nice bonus of GTP. I also agree that if he doesn't break out in 2007 that his time is up on my dynasty benches.
see Vick, Michael
See two different quarterbacks.Vick = run first, pass secondYoung = pass first, run secondYoung is also MUCH more accurate. Two separate animals here.
I don't know if I agree with ya here. Call it nerves or whatever but he did play alot like Vick at times his rookie year. EVERYONE has said he's a passer and not just like that so I expect to see significant improvement in his passing stats in 07 but....it's pretty hard to look at his stats(or watch a game) and say he's wasn't Vick like in 06.When a guy's throwing for 80-160 yards a game it's pretty hard to think of him as a "pure passer".It also is entirely possible he doesn't know when to run and when to drop back and needs to learn. It's possible Fisher+co have him running when he should pass. The line could have messed up any plans they had too and he was adlibbing as I saw them break down plenty.IF everyone is right and he is a "pure passer" well then something was wrong or "off" or he was uncomfy in 06.I don't see how anyone could say he was much different than Vick in 06 though
Good points on Young, but his passing improved dramatically as the season wore on. HE still has some work to do, but he's getting there.
 
Even with the rushing production I can't imagine how people project VY as a top 10 QB and not lead to a reasonably productive WR1 for whoever that might be. I would think Brandon Jones has a very strong opportunity to finish in the top 20 at WR given they should be playing from behind a nice bonus of GTP. I also agree that if he doesn't break out in 2007 that his time is up on my dynasty benches.
Tennessee sure loves those TEs.
 
I like Jones, too - evidence by this thread. And I'll choo-choo this year for him. I expect him to reach the starting fantasy receiver standard of the right side of 65-950-5, with great fantasy upside potential.

But, I think the biggest beneficiary of Bennett leaving and Given injured will be the TEs, especially Troupe, and not necessarily Jones.

 
Man, I sure hope Otis pimping Brandon Jones is part of the 30%.

Any updates from the homers? how are things shaking out thus far?

 
I like Jones, too - evidence by this thread. And I'll choo-choo this year for him. I expect him to reach the starting fantasy receiver standard of the right side of 65-950-5, with great fantasy upside potential.But, I think the biggest beneficiary of Bennett leaving and Given injured will be the TEs, especially Troupe, and not necessarily Jones.
I thought Troupe was a huge disappointment last year and that the Titans were really down on him. If the TEs are going to benefit, wouldn't it be Scaife, not Troupe?
 
(Rotoworld) Titans WR Brandon Jones will take over punt return duties.Impact: Jones will take over for rookie Chris Davis, who nearly lost a fumbled punt on Monday night. Jones was replaced in the starting lineup by Justin Gage on Monday, and that he is now returning punts suggests the move is permanent.

thoughts ?

 
Gage deserves to start there. Gage progressively got worse with the Bears, but seems to be Vince's favorite target at this point.

Tennessee really does need to overhaul those WR's in the offseason. Not impressed with Brandon or Roydell. Terribly inconsistent catching the ball. Decent 3/4 type WR's, but they need a playmaker and someone that can catch the football on a consistent basis.

Vince makes his share of boneheaded throws, but no one that's watched TN this year can argue that this is a piss poor group of WR's.

 
I've come to the conclusion that he'll never be anything more than a 3rd WR in the NFL.

He isn't mentally tough. Also, he has flat out sprint speed but doesn't have NFL cut speed to get open.

 
I haven't seen many TN games, but on paper Jones has done well when healthy. It is hard to stay productive and keep your job if you aren't healthy. What about Paul Williams? Is he a better dynasty value? Can't imagine Gage has long term value and he only has a one year contract, right?

 
Well, well, well. Are we seeing the perfect storm converge for Brandon Jones to become relevant in week 3?

Justin Gage questionable to play.

Kerry Collins is QB.

Titans are playing Houston.

If Gage doesn't play BJ might be a nice WR3 play this week, I see Dodds is on board.

 
Nice old bump. Brandon supposedly has finally gotten it together. We haven't seen much so hopefully we can see for ourselves. If ya go back, you can see the hope and let down he's given fans so it'd be sweet for him to succeed.

I think Gage will play but McCareins has been nothing so Brandon can jump in there hopefully. Generally he is the 3rd WR. Heimerdinger could not be any more about the matchups. If he thinks it's a 3WR week, Brandon could play alot. If he thinks it's a two TE pound the ball week, Brandon's not going to play much.

He and Paul Williams and the rook have a bit of excitement and/or big play ability to them that the starters don't really have. Just the threat of Chris Johnson has made things easier. If they could add another big play threat (keypoint) that's reliable, that would be huge for them. For now it's Gage being a posession WR and McCareins going deep.

Some good articles on Brandon this summer if ya feel like googling

 
Maybe he will...but I'll believe it when I see it.

I think the WR to emerge is Lavelle Hawkins. High ankle sprain in the 2nd preseason game just when he was really getting into gear. Healthy now, just getting back up to speed.

Jones probably gets more touches the next couple of weeks but I see Hawkins moving ahead by midseason.

 

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