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What if i don't want to make it "offical" and just want to keep my man love on the down low?
Yeah, but he's going to need Jimmy Sniff. Sniff will draw the best corner and possibly doubles early on in this season forcing any of these Wr2's on Jax to step up and earn their respect. With the attention on Sniff, I agree with you that this guy has the size, speed, hands and knowledge to succeed. He looks like a giant out there. He creates huge mismatch problems for defeneders. Plus, he's a tough kid. I remember him playing through some pain when he was at Arkansas........I like the kid too.
They made no mention of that last night. They don't want to make him a TE, he isn't going to be able to block well enough for that. If he was listed as a TE, he could be the fastest TE ever.In fact, Paul McGuire said last night that Jones almost outran the overthrown ball. Try and figure that one out.
that's why they'll play him in the slot. same type of routes, less blocking...so what is a reasonable projection for him this year? i can't really see him getting consistent yardage, so i think he will be highly volatile from game to game, depending on whether he scores or not--although still exciting to watch, i may have to drive over for a Jags game this year
I've got it all figured out. McGuire is an idiot.
Great question. I'd be leary of projecting him too high. Think of hiom as WR4 type that you draft (ADP is round 17) after round 12 and realize he has some upside to perhaps WR2-3. His ADP will go up after last night, that you can be sure of. Where is the question?I have a draft this weekend and we'll see but I won't be surprised to see him go round 9-10.that's why they'll play him in the slot. same type of routes, less blocking...so what is a reasonable projection for him this year? i can't really see him getting consistent yardage, so i think he will be highly volatile from game to game, depending on whether he scores or not--although still exciting to watch, i may have to drive over for a Jags game this year
Yeah, I'd like to get him as a wr 5 to be honost. I'd still want someone like a Santana Moss or a T.J. HOusmanzedeh as my Wr 4's.Great question. I'd be leary of projecting him too high. Think of hiom as WR4 type that you draft (ADP is round 17) after round 12 and realize he has some upside to perhaps WR2-3. His ADP will go up after last night, that you can be sure of. Where is the question?I have a draft this weekend and we'll see but I won't be surprised to see him go round 9-10.that's why they'll play him in the slot. same type of routes, less blocking...so what is a reasonable projection for him this year? i can't really see him getting consistent yardage, so i think he will be highly volatile from game to game, depending on whether he scores or not--although still exciting to watch, i may have to drive over for a Jags game this year
I guess if the wagon is full, I can handle refilling the Kool-Aid bucket. I reached for Jones a couple months ago in my dynasty league at like 1.8, but have since drafted him in the last rounds of my 2 redrafts. Barely snagged him last night as I was 2 picks away in the last round when he made his catch and all the buzz started up again. I can't wait to see him on Sunday's making plays and listening to the announcers.
LOL Righetti,I'd say it'll be a big train. I laughed when I saw that catch last night as I knew there were a bunch of us on this list that saw a cheap Matt Jones go out the window. Oh well.
Holy #### this guy is amazing. Its so funny how all the defenders didnt think a white guy could run that fast. Thank God i got him in my sup draft today cause i was going to get him in the 15th round of my draft but decided not to. Wow this guy is going to be the Super sleeper steal of the draft hands down. Leftwich can chuck it and I cant wait to see this guy make a fool out of the defenders. The New Shockey of the NFL!
However, if you watched more than that one play, you have seen the same set of skills in terms of catching the ball, eye hand, and pure athleticism. I have seen him seperate - on a ball that was barely overthrown deep into the endzone. What I expect Matt to struggle with early in his career will be route running and getting jammed at the line by big CBs... which there are less of with the new rules re: DBs and contact.
Nope. 1QB (although 16 teams in the league).I was as stunned as anyone, especially with Smith, Rodgers, and Frye all still on the board.Seriously, Orton over Jones? Do you start 2 QBs?I snagged him today at #13 in our rookie-only phase. I had him targeted, and didn't think he'd fall to me, but then Orton and Morency went 11-12, and there he was.
Good point, and I know things have changed, but Orton was a 4th rounder just a couple months ago in my 16 team dynasty league. Jones, even though he's looking better than most thought possible, hasn't moved up at all. I took him as the 10th player, but then, maybe I reached? (FWIW, WRs get a premium in that league)Nope. 1QB (although 16 teams in the league).I was as stunned as anyone, especially with Smith, Rodgers, and Frye all still on the board.Seriously, Orton over Jones? Do you start 2 QBs?I snagged him today at #13 in our rookie-only phase. I had him targeted, and didn't think he'd fall to me, but then Orton and Morency went 11-12, and there he was.
Of course, a couple the guys who make head-scratcher picks in my league often seem to end up ahead of me in the standings, so who am I to judge?
Actually, that play impressed me MORE than the great catch. He didn't separate, and the ball wasn't barely overthrown. The ball was way overthrown, and two DBs were running full tilt for it few yards ahead of Jones. He put on some crazy afterburners and blew by both DBs making the ball look barely underthrown. He is freaky fast with that stride. Separation on the go route is no problem. The rest of his route running remains a question mark, but the upside here is way up.
I have the first of my two drafts today and I plan on adding him to my last minute christmas shopping list. I just no one else has taken notice of this guy .. Projected great 5th WR add to my WR wish listThanks guys.....
