Deadzone21
Footballguy
Jerry Porter is listed as Jag's WR1 in FBG's depth charts and will soon be returning from his hamstring inj. What is everyone's outlook for him?
Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
Welcome to Our Forums. Once you've registered and logged in, you're primed to talk football, among other topics, with the sharpest and most experienced fantasy players on the internet.
Jerry Porter's outlook? (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Deadzone21
- Start date
az_prof
Footballguy
I was not a big fan of Porter before the season, partly because he has a history of these sort of ticky tacky injuries that linger. On the other hand, no one else has really stepped up in his absence so the door is wide open and Garrard is a decent QB so he will have an opportunity.
Matt Jones has stepped up. Granted he's been good and that is the step up for him but....like I mentioned late last week, they should stick with whatever is working. They've had too many issues at WR since Smith retired. Switch Reggie and Porter see who pans out there. IIRC 5 for 80, Jags top WR wk 1 and 5 for 50 top WR week 2. It's not bad.
Last edited by a moderator:
Deadzone21
Footballguy
He's still listed as the WR1 starter. When he returns (even from a hamstring injury) and starts as WR1, doesn't that give him some FF value. If the hamstring no longer hinders him, what is his upside? I remember him in Oak and thought most of his problems was with everything else in Oak (QB, OL, OC, etc.). Reading between the lines, I thought that would translate to better numbers with a better QB and team. His injuries were a concern, but can he put up decent FF points from the Jags WR1 spot?
Reggie is clearly the best WR they have. It's too bad Del Rio can't see it. Jones ### would have been firmly planted on the bench after his half hearted useless attempt at a one handed grab in the end zone. Meanwhile Reggie is catching balls in traffic and getting hammered to the ground. In fact his catch in the center of the field set up MJD's TD run
I was extremely high on Jerry Porter prior to his injury but right now I can't say what kind of condition he is in and how well he knows the offense or how long it will take him to get familiar with Garrard. My thought is if his hamstring does not limit him he's going to be a big time player in a few weeks after his return.
Why I was so high on him to begin with: I think people are to down on him from based on his tats the past two seasons. Before that he averaged 70 catches, 970 yards and 7 TD's the previous two seasons. Those are nice numbers but to me even better when you consider the only year he really got to play with Randy Moss he put up similar numbers as Moss. Than the Raiders bring in the worst choice for OC and HC I've seen in the 30 years I've been watching the NFL and they basically cost him a season and than had a bad year on a bad team with no QB play last year. My point is even Randy Moss could not produce in Oakland and think Porter can really pick up his game on a real NFL team.
Why I was so high on him to begin with: I think people are to down on him from based on his tats the past two seasons. Before that he averaged 70 catches, 970 yards and 7 TD's the previous two seasons. Those are nice numbers but to me even better when you consider the only year he really got to play with Randy Moss he put up similar numbers as Moss. Than the Raiders bring in the worst choice for OC and HC I've seen in the 30 years I've been watching the NFL and they basically cost him a season and than had a bad year on a bad team with no QB play last year. My point is even Randy Moss could not produce in Oakland and think Porter can really pick up his game on a real NFL team.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
Not saying he'll be a worldbeater this year - but if you drafted him I don't see how you don't hang onto him at least to see how he looks for a game or two. And compared to the other garbage that's likely atop your leagues WW right now, I think Porter is worth the bottom rung on your roster.Porter was brought in and paid to be the #1 WR. When he's healthy that is what he will be. Jones is more of a guess on my part but I fully expect he will remain the starter opposite Porter. He is currently among the league leaders in targets so I'm going to take that to mean he's their second most preferred target in the passing game after a healthy Porter. Some people will think Reggie Williams will be the #2 and they may end up correct but I don't see it. Jones is getting more looks now and since Williams has been there they have been adding new guys trying to find a legit #1.
switz
Footballguy
I would guess Porter would still be the #1. That's only a guess.Jones has been a huge flop for years, whereas Porter was signed to be the #1.
PatytonsGhost
Footballguy
I drafted him for the same reason, I will stash him away as well and hope that he can develop some chemistry with Garrard to warrant #3 WR numbers. Was Jimmy Smith the last relevant WR for the Jags? or am I missing anyone else. It has been a whileFantasyTrader said:Not saying he'll be a worldbeater this year - but if you drafted him I don't see how you don't hang onto him at least to see how he looks for a game or two. And compared to the other garbage that's likely atop your leagues WW right now, I think Porter is worth the bottom rung on your roster.
saintfool
Dead sexy
with their running game in shambles, i see them compelled to pass more than they have a reputation for. they'll test the colts front line to see if they can run it, of course, but i'm not overly confident that it will hold up. porter could be the biggest beneficiary of that shift in their offensive game plan though. if they fall behind then it's garbage time double bonus production.
ckalltheway
Footballguy
Weird trade just went down in my 14 team PPR redraft.
A guy traded away Edge James for only Jerry Porter. Have already voted against it.
A guy traded away Edge James for only Jerry Porter. Have already voted against it.
Last edited by a moderator:
Why?
PatytonsGhost
Footballguy
Jerry Porter - WR Posted 9/25/08 9:06pm et
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jerry Porter (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 25, and he looks to be OK.
The Huddle's Take: It looks like Porter will finally make an appearance in Week 4 when the Jags battle the Houston Texans. If the veteran receiver is still residing on your waiver wire and you are looking for some receiver depth then he could be a nice addition. The main thing to remember here is that he is not very durable and could go down again at any time.
Finally, what kind of hammy is this that it took 4 weeks to heal. Now that he actually might play, does Garrard target him as the #1?, How will the timing be between the two? I'm giving Porter 2 weeks to show something, after that bye bye.
http://www.thehuddle.com/nfl/teamNews.php?...ville%20Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jerry Porter (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Sept. 25, and he looks to be OK.
The Huddle's Take: It looks like Porter will finally make an appearance in Week 4 when the Jags battle the Houston Texans. If the veteran receiver is still residing on your waiver wire and you are looking for some receiver depth then he could be a nice addition. The main thing to remember here is that he is not very durable and could go down again at any time.
Finally, what kind of hammy is this that it took 4 weeks to heal. Now that he actually might play, does Garrard target him as the #1?, How will the timing be between the two? I'm giving Porter 2 weeks to show something, after that bye bye.
http://www.thehuddle.com/nfl/teamNews.php?...ville%20Jaguars
Depending on my need for a RB I'd rather have Porter. This is from Jaguar.com today:Why?
“We got off to a rough start with the protection part,” Koetter said. “I am a big believer that if you have enough time to find (the receivers) and the quarterback can make the throw, eventually someone is going to get open.”
Wide receiver Jerry Porter was supposed to be that someone. The Jaguars signed him in expensive free agency and he satisfied expectations in early-spring practices, until a seemingly innocuous hamstring injury sidelined him for the rest of the spring.
“I got that visual image of Jerry Porter. He’s not that guy today. When that guy gets back, you’re going to like what you see,” Koetter said.
Porter is still battling to recover from hamstring surgery in July. He’s back to practice but he has yet to play a down for his new team.
“I got the call when I was on vacation that Jerry was going to have hamstring surgery. I’ve never seen it before so I don’t know how long it takes,” Koetter said.
“I saw a smooth, powerful, explosive, sure-handed, tough receiver,” Koetter added of the player he saw on tape. “I know when I’ve seen him 100 percent that he’s that guy.”
Koetter and the Jaguars continue to hold out hope that Porter will return soon and be the big-play “guy” for which he was signed. Until then, it would seem Matt Jones is the guy on whom Garrard has focused.
http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?i...&source=rss
AcousticNut
Footballguy
I snagged him from my league's FA stash earlier this evening. Call it a gut feeling, but I don't think the Jags threw $5 mil / year at the guy to have him play the slot. When he comes back and gets healthy he'll be the #1 and will have every opportunity to make plays.
I can easily see him being a solid #2 WR for the remainder of the season.
I can easily see him being a solid #2 WR for the remainder of the season.
Phlash
Footballguy
He's never had double digit TDs.
![[scooter]](/data/avatars/m/22/22287.jpg?1659477690){kind=avatar}
[scooter]
Footballguy
They didn't throw $5 mil at him to get injured, either.
after all his mike walker praise I'm skittish about believing thisDepending on my need for a RB I'd rather have Porter. This is from Jaguar.com today:Why?
“We got off to a rough start with the protection part,” Koetter said. “I am a big believer that if you have enough time to find (the receivers) and the quarterback can make the throw, eventually someone is going to get open.”
Wide receiver Jerry Porter was supposed to be that someone. The Jaguars signed him in expensive free agency and he satisfied expectations in early-spring practices, until a seemingly innocuous hamstring injury sidelined him for the rest of the spring.
“I got that visual image of Jerry Porter. He’s not that guy today. When that guy gets back, you’re going to like what you see,” Koetter said.
Porter is still battling to recover from hamstring surgery in July. He’s back to practice but he has yet to play a down for his new team.
“I got the call when I was on vacation that Jerry was going to have hamstring surgery. I’ve never seen it before so I don’t know how long it takes,” Koetter said.
“I saw a smooth, powerful, explosive, sure-handed, tough receiver,” Koetter added of the player he saw on tape. “I know when I’ve seen him 100 percent that he’s that guy.”
Koetter and the Jaguars continue to hold out hope that Porter will return soon and be the big-play “guy” for which he was signed. Until then, it would seem Matt Jones is the guy on whom Garrard has focused.
http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?i...&source=rss
Bizkiteer
Footballguy
With the work & effort Matt Jones has put in, I wouldn't be surprised that Porter takes Reggie Williams spot in the depth cahrt. Add that Garrard seems to have found a chemistry with M. Jones, as he is clearly their main target in the passing game, it would seem odd if the coaches alter that. It will be interesting to see how it turns out though, but I doubt Porter comes right back is the man by any sort. They'll bring him along slowly, regardless of his depth chart slot, at first is my guess.
