Ron_Mexico
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Jerry Porter signs with Jacksonville Jaguars (1 Viewer)
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Jason Wood
Zoo York
So is this in addition to the agreed upon trade for Troy Williamson?
Andy Herron
Footballguy
"...it looks like the Jaguars have agreed in principle with WR Jerry Porter."This does not constitute a "signing".
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I think it's "in light of" the Williamson trade.I like this signing by the Jags.
FavreCo
Footballguy
Are you kidding?He probably was showcasing this at the signing: http://www.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/...41df498x343.jpg
FavreCo
Footballguy
FUBAR
Footballguy
SPEEEEEEED!
Interesting, with Reggie Williams the red zone threat / "hands" WR and Williamson/Porter, where does that leave Northcutt and Jones?
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FavreCo
Footballguy
Northcutt did prove worthy of the given Browns nickname of 'Dropcutt' at the end of the season last year. Maybe they are convinced Williamson can out do him. I am confident he will.SPEEEEEEED!
Interesting, with Reggie Williams the red zone threat / "hands" WR and Williamson/Porter, where does that leave Northcutt and Jones?
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
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jeter23
Footballguy
LILB811
Footballguy
If Mike Walker can't beat out Troy Williamson, Jerry Porter, and Dennis Northcutt for playing time, was there that much to begin with?
JaxBill
Footballguy
They're not going to cut a second round pick who missed last year on the IR. It looks real bad for Matt Jones, though. And I think Troy Williamson is going to have to prove he's worthy of a roster spot in training camp.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I'll make a bet that Troy Williamson doesn't make the team.
happy_donut
Footballguy
Buy low on Johnnie Lee Higgins?
Couch Potato
Footballguy
We already know that 2007 starter Wilford is gone.
Williamson was brought in for a look-see, and if they can rehab him into something of value, great, and if not, no surprise. He certainly isn't being counted on to start.
Porter will be the new starter opposite Williams I assume. They want deep speed, Williamson isn't going to start (at least initially, if ever), and Porter provides that.
The Porter signing means goodbye to Matt Jones I think.
Mike Walker is still a big question mark. They really don't know what they have here so he'll be a role player for at least awhile, so the Porter signing makes sense.
Williamson was brought in for a look-see, and if they can rehab him into something of value, great, and if not, no surprise. He certainly isn't being counted on to start.
Porter will be the new starter opposite Williams I assume. They want deep speed, Williamson isn't going to start (at least initially, if ever), and Porter provides that.
The Porter signing means goodbye to Matt Jones I think.
Mike Walker is still a big question mark. They really don't know what they have here so he'll be a role player for at least awhile, so the Porter signing makes sense.
Banger
Footballguy
I agree that the M. Jones experiment is over. He showed zero improvement last year when the field was wide open. In fact he lost ground.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
And Del Rio interprets Jones' nonchalance as laziness and said nothing good about him all season. I thought that Jones' departure had been a given for awhile, but so far he's still on the team. Getting Porter could/should be the trigger for now releasing Jones.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Walker looks bad all on his own.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Didn't like the Williamson signing, but like this one. When healthy, Porter can play the game. Glad to see the Jags addressing a weak spot on their team.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
I don't like either signing, but pickin's are thin in the WR world this off season.
FavreCo
Footballguy
I'd say so. Then hope Russell can figure out how to play NFL QB.Buy low on Johnnie Lee Higgins?
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
WEEI says the deal is for 6 years.
midnightxxxx
Footballguy
For those of you interested in the financial details here ya go.
JERRY IS A JAG
The Jaguars continue to re-make a receiving corps that isn't as well known for catching football as they are for, well, not catching them.
Though trading for Troy Williamson wasn't exactly the way to improve the overall quality of the hand-eye coordination at the skill positions, signing Jerry Porter should help. A lot.
According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the Jags have reached an agreement with Porter on a six-year deal worth $30 million, with $10 million in guaranteed money.
Porter was a chronic malcontent in Oakland, but he definitely has talent. A good Jacksonville offense will be better with him on the team.
JERRY IS A JAG
The Jaguars continue to re-make a receiving corps that isn't as well known for catching football as they are for, well, not catching them.
Though trading for Troy Williamson wasn't exactly the way to improve the overall quality of the hand-eye coordination at the skill positions, signing Jerry Porter should help. A lot.
According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, the Jags have reached an agreement with Porter on a six-year deal worth $30 million, with $10 million in guaranteed money.
Porter was a chronic malcontent in Oakland, but he definitely has talent. A good Jacksonville offense will be better with him on the team.
prymetyme25
Footballguy
is it possible that the the williamson deal was to maybe give Jones Drew a bigger role in the offense and take him off on KR/PR duties?
GRIDIRON ASSASSIN
Footballguy
Williamson and Porter are comparable to a bucket of piss and a turd.
I guess Matt Jones is the vomit.
I guess Matt Jones is the vomit.
dmac37
Footballguy
I guess I'm the odd man out, why the hating on Walker? Williamson and Porter have not exactly been studs, Porter has shown flashes. Walker looked great in pre season and was on IR, Walker may not be healthy and this is why they made these moves. Being a 2nd round pick, I don't think they have given up on him and he has a higher ceiling than these 2 new WR's.
prymetyme25
Footballguy
Walker was a 3rd round pick. Picked after Jacoby Jones.I guess I'm the odd man out, why the hating on Walker? Williamson and Porter have not exactly been studs, Porter has shown flashes. Walker looked great in pre season and was on IR, Walker may not be healthy and this is why they made these moves. Being a 2nd round pick, I don't think they have given up on him and he has a higher ceiling than these 2 new WR's.
Lott's Fingertip
Footballguy
No reason to hate on Walker.... he'll get his chance in training camp. The Jags didn't sign any studs that Walker has no chance of passing.It would seem Porter gets a starting spot, unless he bombs. After that, it's surely an open competition. Best man will get the job.I guess I'm the odd man out, why the hating on Walker? Williamson and Porter have not exactly been studs, Porter has shown flashes. Walker looked great in pre season and was on IR, Walker may not be healthy and this is why they made these moves. Being a 2nd round pick, I don't think they have given up on him and he has a higher ceiling than these 2 new WR's.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
I also think it's far too early to write off Walker for the long term. I just think that a year on IR rather than on the practice field keeps JAX from any comfort level at all as to what they have in him. It was no secret they planned on bringing in a starter opposite Williams, but that doesn't mean Walker is toast. He'll need more time to show whether he can be a long term starter or not. Those who have been holding him hoping he would start at the beginning of this year will have to wait and see what happens as the year progresses. Neither Reggie Williams or Jerry Porter are Pro Bowlers. If Walker is good enough, he'll work his way in sooner or later.No reason to hate on Walker.... he'll get his chance in training camp. The Jags didn't sign any studs that Walker has no chance of passing.It would seem Porter gets a starting spot, unless he bombs. After that, it's surely an open competition. Best man will get the job.I guess I'm the odd man out, why the hating on Walker? Williamson and Porter have not exactly been studs, Porter has shown flashes. Walker looked great in pre season and was on IR, Walker may not be healthy and this is why they made these moves. Being a 2nd round pick, I don't think they have given up on him and he has a higher ceiling than these 2 new WR's.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
A huge concern about Walker is that he is still not running yet, one year out.Couch Potato said:I also think it's far too early to write off Walker for the long term. I just think that a year on IR rather than on the practice field keeps JAX from any comfort level at all as to what they have in him. It was no secret they planned on bringing in a starter opposite Williams, but that doesn't mean Walker is toast. He'll need more time to show whether he can be a long term starter or not. Those who have been holding him hoping he would start at the beginning of this year will have to wait and see what happens as the year progresses. Neither Reggie Williams or Jerry Porter are Pro Bowlers. If Walker is good enough, he'll work his way in sooner or later.Lott said:No reason to hate on Walker.... he'll get his chance in training camp. The Jags didn't sign any studs that Walker has no chance of passing.It would seem Porter gets a starting spot, unless he bombs. After that, it's surely an open competition. Best man will get the job.dmac37 said:I guess I'm the odd man out, why the hating on Walker? Williamson and Porter have not exactly been studs, Porter has shown flashes. Walker looked great in pre season and was on IR, Walker may not be healthy and this is why they made these moves. Being a 2nd round pick, I don't think they have given up on him and he has a higher ceiling than these 2 new WR's.Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
Chase Stuart
Footballguy
Wow. Surprised Porter was able to land such a big deal.
Banger
Footballguy
I 2nd that! Crazy numbers being thrown around....
JaxBill
Footballguy
The last that I had heard was-A huge concern about Walker is that he is still not running yet, one year out.Couch Potato said:I also think it's far too early to write off Walker for the long term. I just think that a year on IR rather than on the practice field keeps JAX from any comfort level at all as to what they have in him. It was no secret they planned on bringing in a starter opposite Williams, but that doesn't mean Walker is toast. He'll need more time to show whether he can be a long term starter or not. Those who have been holding him hoping he would start at the beginning of this year will have to wait and see what happens as the year progresses. Neither Reggie Williams or Jerry Porter are Pro Bowlers. If Walker is good enough, he'll work his way in sooner or later.Lott said:No reason to hate on Walker.... he'll get his chance in training camp. The Jags didn't sign any studs that Walker has no chance of passing.It would seem Porter gets a starting spot, unless he bombs. After that, it's surely an open competition. Best man will get the job.dmac37 said:I guess I'm the odd man out, why the hating on Walker? Williamson and Porter have not exactly been studs, Porter has shown flashes. Walker looked great in pre season and was on IR, Walker may not be healthy and this is why they made these moves. Being a 2nd round pick, I don't think they have given up on him and he has a higher ceiling than these 2 new WR's.Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=6767
Jiggyonthehut
Footballguy
As I've said here before, Walker may have a microfracture injury along with the ACL tear, leading many to believe that he won't be ready for spring training. I think the Jags are doing the right thing here in pursuing a veteran receiver that can fill a starting spot in a pinch if Walker needs to be eased along in his rehab. This signing gives the Jags a dependable set of hands and an athletic, viable option outside of Reggie Williams. To top it off, the Jags also have acquired a deep threat to stick in the slot which will open up better lanes for Taylor and Drew. Williamson can't catch but if he gets open down field, he's done his job. Its unclear as of yet whether he even makes the roster, but it may signal a lack of confidence in Matt Jones and/or John Broussard.
As for a fantasy take, Reggie Williams and Jerry Porter should be the only options THUS FAR. Options 1a and 1b. Porter, if he can fit in the system, should be due to grab more balls and presents higher upside due to his big play ability, but Williams will control the intermediate routes and could end up a better red zone threat. However, don't expect him to put up numbers comparable to last year, with the emergence of Marcedes Lewis and now a dynamic receiver on the other side. If I had to draft now, I would take a gamble on Porter, simply because Williams has the most to lose.
He could be great in this offense, he just needs to lose the ego. WR coach Monken is just the guy for that. He caught a lot of flak initially for his rough treatment of Williams, Wilford, and Jones- and some of them shaped up. He's a no BS guy and isn't going to fall for Porter's crap.
As for a fantasy take, Reggie Williams and Jerry Porter should be the only options THUS FAR. Options 1a and 1b. Porter, if he can fit in the system, should be due to grab more balls and presents higher upside due to his big play ability, but Williams will control the intermediate routes and could end up a better red zone threat. However, don't expect him to put up numbers comparable to last year, with the emergence of Marcedes Lewis and now a dynamic receiver on the other side. If I had to draft now, I would take a gamble on Porter, simply because Williams has the most to lose.
He could be great in this offense, he just needs to lose the ego. WR coach Monken is just the guy for that. He caught a lot of flak initially for his rough treatment of Williams, Wilford, and Jones- and some of them shaped up. He's a no BS guy and isn't going to fall for Porter's crap.
zamboni
Footballguy
Thirded. It's pretty amazing that this guy continues to get sizable contracts for rather little production. He had that one 9 TD year, but not much more beyond that.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Berrian should get 50 Mil / 15 G
Moss should Get 70 Mil / 25 G
Fitzy should get 80 Mil / 27 G
Moss should Get 70 Mil / 25 G
Fitzy should get 80 Mil / 27 G
az_prof
Footballguy
I totally agree. This team management has NO strategic thinking. People will give Del Rio credit for the emergence of Garrard but getting lucky with one personnel move hardly justifies a host of other bad moves.
redman
Footballguy
Doesn't make the team what?
Jiggyonthehut
Footballguy
I think he meant that Williamson doesn't make the 53-man roster.
mozzy84
Footballguy
which he probably won't, same could probably be said about the 6th round pick the vikes got him though.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
That was just Redman humor. He's a sillywilly.
Mr. Brownstone
Footballguy
Yeah, rudderless ship lost at sea out there in Jacksonville.I totally agree. This team management has NO strategic thinking. People will give Del Rio credit for the emergence of Garrard but getting lucky with one personnel move hardly justifies a host of other bad moves.I'm not sure I understand the strategy in bringing in/signing #2/#3 wr's when they already have a bunch on their roster. This may be a slight improvement but nothing to get excited about.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Autumn Wind
Footballguy
Too bad, so sad, buh-bye!
