Jaguars targeting which WR? (1 Viewer)

[radiohead417]

"The free agent crop at receiver is intriguing, and the Jags likely won't pursue some of the more highly touted players like Chicago's Bernard Berrian, who will command one of the higher salaries on the market. Oakland's Jerry Porter is a proven playmaker and likely a more economical option at the position. The club has targeted a young receiver whose "best football is ahead of him" according to an official, who declined to mention the player because of NFL rules concerning tampering."

Jacksonville Times-Union

My thought is maybe D.J. Hackett? Bryant Johnson? Justin Gage?

 

[Gopher State]

Don't be shocked to see the Jag's trade with Minnesota for Troy Williamson. Mike Tice drafted him, and being part of the Jag's coaching staff has a lot of in site in Williamson, and rumor has it Mike is still high on Troy.

 

[eefflrat]

I agree, the rumors are that Mike tice is asking to get Troy Williamson. I think that's likely to happen.

 

[BearsFan]

Where would Mike Walker fit in?

 

[FUBAR]

Trade Matt Jones for Williamson.

 

[JPeso]

Trade Matt Jones for Williamson.

I think I'd rather keep Matt Jones.

 

[dmac37]

Where would Mike Walker fit in?

I would think he has the best chance to be a true #1 WR in Jax, with what they have now.

 

[Maroney=Speed]

Trade Matt Jones for Williamson.

I think I'd rather keep Matt Jones.

Why?A white WR, that was a QB. Who put up a good 40 time. Big deal.Can He catch? Forget about this guy already.Jacksonville should just cut Him.

 

[radiohead417]

Please kindly give me back my thread.

God please, can the Jaguars not trade for Troy Williamson? We already had a fast guy who couldn't catch, his name was R Jay Soward. EDIT - Alvis Whitted also comes to mind.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Please kindly give me back my thread.God please, can the Jaguars not trade for Troy Williamson? We already had a fast guy who couldn't catch, his name was R Jay Soward. EDIT - Alvis Whitted also comes to mind.

I hate williamson to the jags just as much. Doesn't fill the need we have; Northcutt and Broussard more than do his job adequately. Personally, I hope we don't go down this route in FA unless its Roy Williams at a 2nd or lower. I'd love to grab Doucet otherwise at our 2nd round pick. He's special.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Please kindly give me back my thread.God please, can the Jaguars not trade for Troy Williamson? We already had a fast guy who couldn't catch, his name was R Jay Soward. EDIT - Alvis Whitted also comes to mind.

I hate williamson to the jags just as much. Doesn't fill the need we have; Northcutt and Broussard more than do his job adequately. Personally, I hope we don't go down this route in FA unless its Roy Williams at a 2nd or lower. I'd love to grab Doucet otherwise at our 2nd round pick. He's special.

Make that 3 of us.

 

[Chadstroma]

Please kindly give me back my thread.God please, can the Jaguars not trade for Troy Williamson? We already had a fast guy who couldn't catch, his name was R Jay Soward. EDIT - Alvis Whitted also comes to mind.

Williamson? Who in their right mind would think that this kid would solve their problems at that position?

 

[Couch Potato]

Please kindly give me back my thread.God please, can the Jaguars not trade for Troy Williamson? We already had a fast guy who couldn't catch, his name was R Jay Soward. EDIT - Alvis Whitted also comes to mind.

Williamson? Who in their right mind would think that this kid would solve their problems at that position?

Lots of noise about it the last few days. I think TWill to JAX is gonna happen. Someone above asked about Mike Walker. I picked him up in a bunch of leagues last season, but there just doesn't seem to be much buzz about him among JAX writers these days. I've since let him go in a couple of those leagues for Mark Bradley, who I think will now be a good starter in Chi.It seems there's no real plan in JAX right now to consider him a starter. He may still become one, but spending his rookie year on IR meant he couldn't practice with the team and learn. He has some catching up to do, and they weren't really sure what they had with him in the first place. His knee also required another procedure after he went on IR, but I don't think that's a factor for 2008.Still worth a spot on a bench as a sleeper I suppose, but he's not a player I'd be banking on. The WRs they add and cut will have to be sorted out before we get a clearer picture, and even then the pecking order is going to be murky for awhile.

 

[BigJim®]

Lots of noise about it the last few days. I think TWill to JAX is gonna happen.

To me, this is crazy. Seeing
drop he had at the end of this season vs. Denver in a must-win game, wide open in the middle of the field and a perfect pass, was the exclamation point on his Minnesota career. It has nothing to do with his speed or athletic ability, he simply can't catch the ball. It's 100% mindblock and I don't see how he he can possible compete with others talented enough for the NFL.

 

[pollardsvision]

Trade Matt Jones for Williamson.

one's a really fast little guys that can't catch.the other's a really fast tall guy that can't catch.i'd just as soon keep the bigger guy.

 

[Polyethylene Bag]

Lots of noise about it the last few days. I think TWill to JAX is gonna happen.

To me, this is crazy. Seeing

As a Viking fan that watched that Denver game, I would love to see this happen. I don't care if it's a conditional 7th round pick, there's nothing good about having a WR (or any player, for that matter) that you can't rely on on the field. Especially when you've got a developing QB.

 

[Couch Potato]

Lots of noise about it the last few days. I think TWill to JAX is gonna happen.

To me, this is crazy. Seeing

He never has been able to catch the ball, even before MIN badly reached for him with the 7th pick of the 1st round. I remember a lot of #####ing about that pick at the time. But the thing is, JAX is reported to be very interested (whether we agree they should be or not), along with the Dolphins and some other teams. Williamson has said JAX would be high on his preference list (1st on his list is the Browns, but I'm reading they are looking to Berrian). The comment "The club has targeted a young receiver whose "best football is ahead of him" according to an official, who declined to mention the player because of NFL rules concerning tampering" could be a description of Williamson. His best football sure isn't behind him, 'cause it hasn't been all that good so far.

 

[Polyethylene Bag]

Trade Matt Jones for Williamson.

In a heartbeat.

 

[BigJim®]

Lots of noise about it the last few days. I think TWill to JAX is gonna happen.

To me, this is crazy. Seeing
.

 

[Gopher State]

February 24th, 2008 – 9:29 AM by Judd Zulgad

Minneapolis Star & Tribune

The NFL Scouting Combine runs through Tuesday but today marks the final day of media access. Many members of the Vikings staff will remain here through Tuesday and there is plenty of work to be done. In addition to watching the workouts and interviewing players, Rick Spielman, Brad Childress and Co. will continue to talk to the agents of their own players set to become unrestricted free agents at 11 p.m. Thursday and there also is the Troy Williamson trade talks.

Williamson’s agent, who is trying to work a deal for his client, will be back in town today so that means discussions should pick back up. One team that definitely appears interested in Williamson is the Jacksonville Jaguars. Keep in mind, former Vikings coach Mike Tice is an assistant in Jacksonville. Tice, of course, was in Minnesota when Williamson was taken seventh overall in the 2005 draft.

I think Jacksonville is going to win the Williamson sweepstakes. Here,s to a 3rd round pick for troy?

 

[Couch Potato]

I think Jacksonville is going to win the Williamson sweepstakes. Here,s to a 3rd round pick for troy?

It won't be that high. I'll guess 5th or 6th. Maybe 4th, but he's not worth it.

 

[BigJim®]

February 24th, 2008 – 9:29 AM by Judd Zulgad

Minneapolis Star & Tribune

The NFL Scouting Combine runs through Tuesday but today marks the final day of media access. Many members of the Vikings staff will remain here through Tuesday and there is plenty of work to be done. In addition to watching the workouts and interviewing players, Rick Spielman, Brad Childress and Co. will continue to talk to the agents of their own players set to become unrestricted free agents at 11 p.m. Thursday and there also is the Troy Williamson trade talks.

Williamson’s agent, who is trying to work a deal for his client, will be back in town today so that means discussions should pick back up. One team that definitely appears interested in Williamson is the Jacksonville Jaguars. Keep in mind, former Vikings coach Mike Tice is an assistant in Jacksonville. Tice, of course, was in Minnesota when Williamson was taken seventh overall in the 2005 draft.

I think Jacksonville is going to win the Williamson sweepstakes. Here,s to a 3rd 6th round pick for troy?

Fixed. No way do they get a 3rd for a guy who would perhaps be dumped. I can't believe there is any market for Williamson.

 

[az_prof]

I don't see why they want any of these guys, especially Williamson. Their team already has its share of highly drafted WRs who have underperformed. That said, Reggie Williams came on last year and is ready to take the next step and along with Mike Walker that looks like a solid pair--so why bring in someone who isn't any better and is likely to sit the bench?

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

The management is making a mistake if they're considering this for a mid 2nd day pick.

If the Jags draft Devone Bess instead of trading that pick for Williamson, we're much better off.

Theres just no room for a guy that can't catch the ball. Bess has fantastic hands, runs great routes, and while his role will be limited, he will be effective.

Can't say the same about Williamson

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

The management is making a mistake if they're considering this for a mid 2nd day pick. If the Jags draft Devone Bess instead of trading that pick for Williamson, we're much better off.Theres just no room for a guy that can't catch the ball. Bess has fantastic hands, runs great routes, and while his role will be limited, he will be effective. Can't say the same about Williamson

You had my attention at "management is making a mistake if they're considering this for a mid 2nd day pick".

 

[Gopher State]

Vikings | Williamson expected to be traded to Jacksonville

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:12:34 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed in principle to trade WR Troy Williamson to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a second-day pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The trade cannot become official until 11 p.m. CST Thursday, Feb. 28.

KFFL

Your target has been determined. I wonder if this will be for a 3rd round pick?

 

[rzrback77]

Lots of noise about it the last few days. I think TWill to JAX is gonna happen.

To me, this is crazy. Seeing

Those four plays are just brutal, especially the last one against the Broncos in week 17. I can't believe that the Jags would be interested after watching that.

 

[dmac37]

I'm feeling better about taking a flyer on Mike Walker more and more.

 

[snellman]

Vikings fans:

Jaguar fans: :X

 

[Mikey16x]

I don't understand it. What is it with the Jags about taking these WR projects and trying to make them work. Converting Matt Jones, now Williamson... David Garrard needs help... quick. I feel bad for that team, if they would just sign/trade for a big play WR, they'd be contenders. I really just don't see the reasoning for hoarding all the below average to mediocre receivers... whatever, at least it keeps them off my Giants roster.

Now they have a really tall fast guy with no hands.. and a really small fast guy with no hands. They better hope to god that Reggie Williams turns into Roy Williams asap.

 

[radiohead417]

This tells me they're not liking what they're seeing in Mike Walker. I guess I can see it - they NEED a deep threat. Reggie Williams, Dennis Northcutt, Matt Jones - none of any of these guys can go deep. Williamson can go deep, he just can't catch it. But this says a lot about guys like Mike Walker and John Broussard.

 

[FUBAR]

This tells me they're not liking what they're seeing in Mike Walker. I guess I can see it - they NEED a deep threat. Reggie Williams, Dennis Northcutt, Matt Jones - none of any of these guys can go deep. Williamson can go deep, he just can't catch it. But this says a lot about guys like Mike Walker and John Broussard.

kind of hard to say about Walker, I don't see it as indicative of his talent, but let's get him on the field before feeling comfortable about him.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

In fairness to the Jaguars, they are getting a guy that can NOT be covered. He is always open - if he can solve the drops they get a good player for a 6th round pick. I don't have the numbers on how many 6th rounders end up making the team but I would guess it is small, so the risk is not that bad at all.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

In fairness to the Jaguars, they are getting a guy that can NOT be covered. He is always open - if he can solve the drops they get a good player for a 6th round pick. I don't have the numbers on how many 6th rounders end up making the team but I would guess it is small, so the risk is not that bad at all.

That's how I feel. Noone can cover this guy. He is always open. Let's say he somehow finally gets it and learns to catch. The guy could be a stud. And his work ethic is great. He is constantly trying to get better.

Why not take a chance on that?

I'm rooting for him. I like the kids potential still.

 

[JPeso]

Let's say he somehow finally gets it and learns to catch. The guy could be a stud. And his work ethic is great. He is constantly trying to get better. Why not take a chance on that?

Low risk involved, so it makes sense. With that said, it's doubtful a guy learns how to catch in his 20's.

 

[msommer]

In fairness to the Jaguars, they are getting a guy that can NOT be covered. He is always open - if he can solve the drops they get a good player for a 6th round pick. I don't have the numbers on how many 6th rounders end up making the team but I would guess it is small, so the risk is not that bad at all.

In all fairness, he might be open because the DB knows he can't catch

 

[JaxBill]

This tells me they're not liking what they're seeing in Mike Walker. I guess I can see it - they NEED a deep threat. Reggie Williams, Dennis Northcutt, Matt Jones - none of any of these guys can go deep. Williamson can go deep, he just can't catch it. But this says a lot about guys like Mike Walker and John Broussard.

kind of hard to say about Walker, I don't see it as indicative of his talent, but let's get him on the field before feeling comfortable about him.

Maybe it's just insurance in case Walker's knee is still bothersome. I wouldn't feel real comfortable if I was Matt Jones right now.To me, this signals that they're not going to spend big bucks on a FA WR and save that money for defensive help.

 

[FavreCo]

TROY WILLIAMSON!!!!!



Reports out of multiple media sources in Minnesota are reporting that the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to trade wide receiver Troy Williamson to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round draft pick. The trade cannot be formally announced until Thursday, and there is a discrepancy in reports concerning which second-day draft pick the Vikings would be receiving in return.

 

[Two Deep]

In fairness to the Jaguars, they are getting a guy that can NOT be covered. He is always open - if he can solve the drops they get a good player for a 6th round pick. I don't have the numbers on how many 6th rounders end up making the team but I would guess it is small, so the risk is not that bad at all.

Is it that he cannot be covered or the other teams just don't bother to cover him? This guy can have 20 yards on his DB and still has less than 50% chance of catching the ball. His hands work fine, it's his head thats broke (complete loss of confidence), you can't fix that. Waste of a trade in my opinion.

 

[FavreCo]

In fairness to the Jaguars, they are getting a guy that can NOT be covered. He is always open - if he can solve the drops they get a good player for a 6th round pick. I don't have the numbers on how many 6th rounders end up making the team but I would guess it is small, so the risk is not that bad at all.

I can say with 100% confidence that we will solve the riddle of nuclear fusion as a viable source of energy before Troy Williamson becomes a threat as a WR.Troy Williamson is the David Carr of WRs. Absolutely useless.

 

[dmac37]

This tells me they're not liking what they're seeing in Mike Walker. I guess I can see it - they NEED a deep threat. Reggie Williams, Dennis Northcutt, Matt Jones - none of any of these guys can go deep. Williamson can go deep, he just can't catch it. But this says a lot about guys like Mike Walker and John Broussard.

I don't see that way, it seems like they are willing to take a chance on catching lightning in a bottle with Williamson, not really counting on him to be the man.

 

[prymetyme25]

In fairness to the Jaguars, they are getting a guy that can NOT be covered. He is always open - if he can solve the drops they get a good player for a 6th round pick. I don't have the numbers on how many 6th rounders end up making the team but I would guess it is small, so the risk is not that bad at all.

Is it that he cannot be covered or the other teams just don't bother to cover him? This guy can have 20 yards on his DB and still has less than 50% chance of catching the ball. His hands work fine, it's his head thats broke (complete loss of confidence), you can't fix that. Waste of a trade in my opinion.

Alot of people on this board said that Roddy White couldn't catch either.