tombonneau
Footballguy
Ok, dynasty owners, time to take notice of Jake Kumerow.
Who?
Yup, that's what I was saying to myself last night. As a J'Mon Moore owner I was researching what was going on at camp, and of course read up on Aaron Rodger's eloquent "piss poor" comments, where he singled out Kumerow, oddly not by name, but number ("Obviously 16") for his effort.
This is supplemented by the following praise:
https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/07/packers-wr-jake-kumerow-has-earned-aaron-rodgers-trust/
This transcends coach speak. This transcends a rookie or young guy making a few highlights in camp in one-on-one drills. This is the best QB in the game going out of his way to heap praise upon an UDFA that has bounced around the league and practice squads the last few years. When that happens, I take notice.
Now there will some that will say this is a ploy to motivate the Tatum Bell Rookie Collective at WR. I'm not so sure. I think Rodgers is a pretty simple guy and is sending a message to the staff and management saying "This guy better be on the ####### field on week 1. I'm not dealing with any of these rookies I'm 35 I want to win another Super Bowl sooner than later."
There isn't much to look at for tape on Kumerow but from a physical standpoint (6'4, 210), pigmentation aside, he seems to share similar measurable to the dearly departed Jordy Nelson (6'3 215).
Same 4.5s 40-time, same 31" vertical, same 7s 3-cone, same 2.6s 20-yard splits.
Full Disclosure: Jordy did score 6 points higher on the Wonderlic.
Anyway, I think everyone agrees that the WR3 for GB this year has real fantasy value. It's why lots of folks like me pounce on Moore in rookie drafts and are sniffing around MVS and ESB. But as of right now, I think a smart bet to place is putting in a claim on Kumerow as a final bench spot guy and see how August shakes out.
You have been advised, SP.
God speed.
ETA FUN FACT: He is the cousin of current Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa and Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa.
ETA Part 2: Vertical d'oh.
Who?
Yup, that's what I was saying to myself last night. As a J'Mon Moore owner I was researching what was going on at camp, and of course read up on Aaron Rodger's eloquent "piss poor" comments, where he singled out Kumerow, oddly not by name, but number ("Obviously 16") for his effort.
This is supplemented by the following praise:
https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/07/packers-wr-jake-kumerow-has-earned-aaron-rodgers-trust/
It’s becoming increasingly clear that Jake Kumerow has earned the most precious commodity for a Packers receiver: Rodgers’ trust.
“I said, ‘When you’re out there, I’m coming your way.’ I have confidence in him,” Rodgers said, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “He’s in the right spot all the time, he makes contested catches, finishes the right way. He practices like a pro.”
“That’s the thing. You look at the guys who are out there playing with me. That’s the opportunity for the young guys to show what they can do,” Rodgers said. “I’m pretty specific with the people I highlight, and it’s for a reason. Jake has done a great job and has had a great camp.”
“You start to think about guys you trust on the field. How else can you see it, especially if I’m not playing a whole lot in the preseason, then in those practice, one-on-one reps against our defense?” Rodgers said. “That’s where the ball is going. That’s the guys making the plays right now and that’s the guys I want out there with me.”
This transcends coach speak. This transcends a rookie or young guy making a few highlights in camp in one-on-one drills. This is the best QB in the game going out of his way to heap praise upon an UDFA that has bounced around the league and practice squads the last few years. When that happens, I take notice.
Now there will some that will say this is a ploy to motivate the Tatum Bell Rookie Collective at WR. I'm not so sure. I think Rodgers is a pretty simple guy and is sending a message to the staff and management saying "This guy better be on the ####### field on week 1. I'm not dealing with any of these rookies I'm 35 I want to win another Super Bowl sooner than later."
There isn't much to look at for tape on Kumerow but from a physical standpoint (6'4, 210), pigmentation aside, he seems to share similar measurable to the dearly departed Jordy Nelson (6'3 215).
Same 4.5s 40-time, same 31" vertical, same 7s 3-cone, same 2.6s 20-yard splits.
Full Disclosure: Jordy did score 6 points higher on the Wonderlic.
Anyway, I think everyone agrees that the WR3 for GB this year has real fantasy value. It's why lots of folks like me pounce on Moore in rookie drafts and are sniffing around MVS and ESB. But as of right now, I think a smart bet to place is putting in a claim on Kumerow as a final bench spot guy and see how August shakes out.
You have been advised, SP.
God speed.
ETA FUN FACT: He is the cousin of current Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa and Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa.
ETA Part 2: Vertical d'oh.
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