Player Spotlight: Jaguars WR Corps (Northcutt, Jones, Williams, Wilfor (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

2007 Player Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Dennis Northcutt & Matt Jones & Reggie Williams & Ernest Wilford, WRs, Jacksonville Jaguars

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Player Page Link: Ernest Wilford Player Page

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[Bears_Man2]

Jones: 65 950 8 TD

Williams: 55 650 5 TD

Wilford 30 400 3 TD

Northcutt 40 350 2 TD

Walker 21 210 2 TD

Wrighster/Wiggins/Lewis should be a nice TE trio as well.

I'm really quite high on the Jags this year. Leftwich's & gang got lots to prove and play for (contracts/starting positions).

 

[shadyridr]

I actually think that these guys all have the talent to be NFL receivers but the fact that they are all similar type of receivers on the same team means they can never exploit matchups properly. Jones is by far the most talented and the deep threat but also the greenest. Williams is a phenomenal blocker but disappears and drops a ton of passes, Wilford is a great redzone threat but nothing more, and Northcutt is a good slot receiver but not much of a game breaker. In other words these guys would all be solid WR3s on most other NFL teams but here they are counted on as starters. Here are my projections for this year:

Matt Jones: 65 rec, 975 yds, 5 tds

Ernest Wilford: 40 rec, 520 yds, 5 tds

Reggie Williams: 45 rec, 560 yds, 3 tds

Dennis Northcutt: 40 rec, 500 yds, 1 td

 

[Mr. Bill O'Reilly]

I really like Matt Jones. It's funny, if you go to the Jaguars message board a lot of them really hate him... I think he'll have a breakout year... something around 1,000 yards and 8+ TD's. I really think the Jaguars need to make a more conscious effort to get the ball in his hands because he's a playmaker. Only negative is he seems to lack toughness and isn't the hardest worker on the team... but I think this will change with the new WR coach. I also think Williams is a nice compliment and they have a really nice rookie who will contribute as well... But Jones (If he can just stay healthy) will be very solid.

 

[Jason Wood]

For me, Matt Jones is inextricably linked with Chris Mortensen's proclamation that he would someday rival Randy Moss as the league's best receiver. There has NEVER been more hype for someone so unproven.

 

[Warpig]

For me, Matt Jones is inextricably linked with Chris Mortensen's proclamation that he would someday rival Randy Moss as the league's best receiver. There has NEVER been more hype for someone so unproven.

Not to mention he played QB for 4 years in college. Sure he could be considered a "weapon" just because of his intimidating size and speed, but I think of him as just another Antwan Randle El...not really good at any one particular thing.He looks kinda clumsy running his routes which make it easier for DB's to break on the throws in his direction. He is way overhyped because of his size and speed, but I don't think he's anything special on the NFL level. He too soft and can't play through the bumps and bruises.The Jags don't have a couple more years to let him develop. They took a risk on him and should have known he'd be a project. He just hasn't developed as fast as they hoped.The best receiver of the 3 (Williams, Jones, and Wilford) is probably Wilford. He's the most consistent and dependable as far as being on the field.

 

[ivnabru]

Matt Jones 30 receptions, 475 yards 2 TDs (combination of lingering injury, and probably more)

Mike Walker 55 receptions, 770 yards 4 TDs (I'm buying the hype).

Ernest Wilford 40 receptions, 550 yards 7 TDs

Reggie Williams 30 receptions, 500 yards 3 TDs

Dennis Northcutt 35 receptions, 350 yards 1 TD (as far as I've heard he's the slot guy)

I also think the TE combo will get a nice amount of touches.

 

[Mr. Bill O'Reilly]

Matt Jones 30 receptions, 475 yards 2 TDs (combination of lingering injury, and probably more)Mike Walker 55 receptions, 770 yards 4 TDs (I'm buying the hype).Ernest Wilford 40 receptions, 550 yards 7 TDsReggie Williams 30 receptions, 500 yards 3 TDsDennis Northcutt 35 receptions, 350 yards 1 TD (as far as I've heard he's the slot guy)I also think the TE combo will get a nice amount of touches.

No offense but you're offending me! No way Jones has only 475 yards and 2 TDs.This will be his 3rd season and he was a quarterback in college. He was one of the best rookie wide receivers of his draft class in his first season even though he wasn't a wide receiver and had an alright second season. Really could have been a good second year if he wasn't injured so much. He was in 14 games last season, but a couple of those games he was in for a couple of snaps and had groin injury yet he still produced 643 yards and 4 TDs without any solid quarterback play. People have these unreal expectations based on his unheard of combination of athletic ability and size. Everyone knew when he was drafted that he was going to be a project and then people want to give up on him after 2 seasons? That's insane, especially since he's improved each year and he was injured most of last season. His average went up from 12 to high 15's from year one to two. If he and Lefty can stay healthy he'll get atleast 800 yards and 6 tds and probably more like 1,000 and 8.

 

[radiohead417]

I think Reggie Williams will be 'the guy' in Jacksonville this year.

Look at the games with Leftwich healthy and starting at QB:

1. (v. DAL) 6-47, 1 TD

2. (v. PIT) 8-95

3. (@IND) 2-8

4. (@WAS) 4-94, 2 TDs

5. (v. NYJ) 4-51, 1 TD

That's 22 rec, 297 yards, 4 TDs in 5 games. Not great, but equates to approx. 70 rec, 950 yards 12 TDs. That's WR1/WR2 types of numbers. I think those TDs are a little high, but I see him somewhere around 60-80 rec, 800-1000 yards and 6-10 TDs.

Williams: 70 rec, 900 yards, 8 TDs

Northcutt: 40 rec, 650 yards, 3 TDs

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDs

Wilford (very easily could be cut - I'll explain below): 30 rec, 400 yards, 1 TD

I think Wilford could be cut at the end of training camp. Clearly there are 6 guys (Williams, Jones, Northcutt, Wilford, Walker and Broussard) for 5 spots. As much as Del Rio/Harris say they'll cut whoever, I think Jones and Williams are safe because they are first-rounders. Northcutt is safe because of his contract, and Walker is safe because of his pedigree (unless he goes to IR because of his previous injury).

That leaves Wilford and Broussard. Wilford is a UFA at the end of the year, and Broussard could be very tempting with his incredible speed. I'd call that one a coin flip at this point.

Still not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I also see the TEs taking a chunk out of the WR numbers. Clearly the Jags are looking at throwing the ball to the TE position a lot with the combination of Marcedes Lewis, George Wrightster and Jermaine Wiggins. I could easily see the 3 of them catching 80 balls with Koettner as the new coordinator.

 

[DenverBroncos]

Who cares? If you have to start a Jag's WR with a name other then Reggie Williams you are in big trouble. Everyone of these WR's can give you 5 rec., 75 yards and 1 TD one game and then put up 2 receptions for 20 yards in the next 3 games. They are bye week fillers at best.

 

[Jason Wood]

Who cares? If you have to start a Jag's WR with a name other then Reggie Williams you are in big trouble. Everyone of these WR's can give you 5 rec., 75 yards and 1 TD one game and then put up 2 receptions for 20 yards in the next 3 games. They are bye week fillers at best.

As to "who cares?"...there are inevitably guys that come from out of nowhere each and every year to be major factors. Marques Colston went undrafted in most leagues. Jerricho Cotchery was a late round pick in 12-team leagues. Mike Furrey wasn't even on a lot of people's depth charts.The fact of the matter is, for every discussion we have about Larry Johnson or Marvin Harrison, it's discussions on the deep sleepers who just need an opportunity that can help a Shark win their league. It's not likely that any of these guys will be fantasy studs this year, but considering most leagues will draft 50-72 wideouts on draft day, it pays to cover the bases.

 

[shadyridr]

Who cares? If you have to start a Jag's WR with a name other then Reggie Williams you are in big trouble. Everyone of these WR's can give you 5 rec., 75 yards and 1 TD one game and then put up 2 receptions for 20 yards in the next 3 games. They are bye week fillers at best.

If you dont care then dont open up the clearly titled thread

 

[Warpig]

Who cares? If you have to start a Jag's WR with a name other then Reggie Williams you are in big trouble. Everyone of these WR's can give you 5 rec., 75 yards and 1 TD one game and then put up 2 receptions for 20 yards in the next 3 games. They are bye week fillers at best.

Yeah...because Reggie Williams has been a fantasy beast. You would have been better off just saying "if you have to start ANY Jags WR you are in big trouble".

 

[LHUCKS]

I think Reggie Williams will be 'the guy' in Jacksonville this year.Still not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

Agree with these two points.

 

[ivnabru]

Matt Jones 30 receptions, 475 yards 2 TDs (combination of lingering injury, and probably more)Mike Walker 55 receptions, 770 yards 4 TDs (I'm buying the hype).Ernest Wilford 40 receptions, 550 yards 7 TDsReggie Williams 30 receptions, 500 yards 3 TDsDennis Northcutt 35 receptions, 350 yards 1 TD (as far as I've heard he's the slot guy)I also think the TE combo will get a nice amount of touches.

No offense but you're offending me! No way Jones has only 475 yards and 2 TDs.This will be his 3rd season and he was a quarterback in college. He was one of the best rookie wide receivers of his draft class in his first season even though he wasn't a wide receiver and had an alright second season. Really could have been a good second year if he wasn't injured so much. He was in 14 games last season, but a couple of those games he was in for a couple of snaps and had groin injury yet he still produced 643 yards and 4 TDs without any solid quarterback play. People have these unreal expectations based on his unheard of combination of athletic ability and size. Everyone knew when he was drafted that he was going to be a project and then people want to give up on him after 2 seasons? That's insane, especially since he's improved each year and he was injured most of last season. His average went up from 12 to high 15's from year one to two. If he and Lefty can stay healthy he'll get atleast 800 yards and 6 tds and probably more like 1,000 and 8.

Maybe, maybe not. We'll see as the season progresses.I don't normally peg guys that are injured right now, missing practices, and have pretty bad injury histories to have their breakout years. Maybe he'll be fine, but none of these guys have been impressive so far. Add to that the fact that everything I can read on Walker says he is playing on a completely different level than the rest of the WRs. And Jones is currently working with the 2nd team. I don't think a breakout season is likely, maybe he'll do as well as last year. I doubt it though, because I think he'll miss time.It's not that I'm giving up on him, I just don't think this is his year.

 

[Mr. Bill O'Reilly]

How can anyone have Reggie Williams above Matt Jones? Has Reggie Williams even had ONE 100 yard game in his career? Didn't think so.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

I don't normally peg guys that are injured right now, missing practices, and have pretty bad injury histories to have their breakout years.

I think has to be a huge consideration any time you're projecting Matt Jones - I don't know that his legs have ever gotten into "WR shape" - that's always cited as the hardest part of the conversion to WR, and Jones doesn't seem to be there. It's been long enough now that I'm not sure he'll ever get there. He's also looked a lot stiffer than you would expect some who is billed as an "elite athlete" to look. I'm afraid the Jags drafted a #2/#3 novelty WR in the first round in 2005.

 

[Warpig]

I don't normally peg guys that are injured right now, missing practices, and have pretty bad injury histories to have their breakout years.

I think has to be a huge consideration any time you're projecting Matt Jones - I don't know that his legs have ever gotten into "WR shape" - that's always cited as the hardest part of the conversion to WR, and Jones doesn't seem to be there. It's been long enough now that I'm not sure he'll ever get there. He's also looked a lot stiffer than you would expect some who is billed as an "elite athlete" to look. I'm afraid the Jags drafted a #2/#3 novelty WR in the first round in 2005.

EXACTLY! When I saw that pick I threw up in my mouth. This is one of the many reasons I don't like Del Rio and think he is a much better Def. coach than a head coach.

The sad thing with J-ville is the fallback is Mike Tice! :X :X :X

 

[-OZ-]

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDsStill not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I haven't seen as many JAX games as others, so take it FWIW, but I haven't heard about Jones having worse problems catching the ball than other young WRs. He isn't all that quick, I'll grant you that. Of course, when you're that size, who is?Still, I don't see how his 3rd year will be his worst in the NFL so far. Are you predicting injuries?

 

[Mr. Bill O'Reilly]

As someone who has watched Jones very closely, his hands are extremely good, easily his third best asset (after athleticism and size). The only thing is he's always catching stuff one handed and so he's had some drops that he could have probably had if he used both hands. That really sums up his biggest negative... He's gotten by on his natural abilities all the way upto the NFL and he doesn't seem to have the desire and work ethic to fullfill his unlimited potential, I'm hoping this changes with the new WR coach. Something tells me his last year of his contract will be his best

 

[sholditch]

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDsStill not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I haven't seen as many JAX games as others, so take it FWIW, but I haven't heard about Jones having worse problems catching the ball than other young WRs. He isn't all that quick, I'll grant you that. Of course, when you're that size, who is?Still, I don't see how his 3rd year will be his worst in the NFL so far. Are you predicting injuries?

That has hater written all over it. I watched Matt Jones absolutely school the best defenses in college football for four years. Anyone who says he isn't fast is talking out of their ... He has been unspectacular thus far, but he missed 3 games last year and had a changing situation at QB. This is the last year I will draft him based on sheer talent, but I don't expect to be disappointed, especially with an eighth-round asking price. If he doesn't break 1,000 this year then it is time to truly start questioning his work ethic and commitment to the game, but I'll give him his third year.75 for 1050 and 8 scores

 

[radiohead417]

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDsStill not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I haven't seen as many JAX games as others, so take it FWIW, but I haven't heard about Jones having worse problems catching the ball than other young WRs. He isn't all that quick, I'll grant you that. Of course, when you're that size, who is?Still, I don't see how his 3rd year will be his worst in the NFL so far. Are you predicting injuries?

My money is on a combination of injuries, and the other WRs emerging as better candidates. I expect Reggie Williams to be a move the chains type of WR, Northcutt to be the deep threat and the TEs picking up a lot of slack as well. Throw into the mix his propensity for drops, bad routes and injuries, and I could see him regressing this season.I see a lot of Matt Jones love on this thread, and most of his defenders saying something along the lines of 'well in college....'Well, this isn't college, or else Troy Davis would be like LT right now. Jones plays really stiff - he just doesn't have the necessary quickness. Watch him run with the ball, he looks really funny with it. He doesn't outrun guys and can't be a deep threat or catch the ball over the middle. Where's he supposed to catch it then?Look back to the HOU@JAX game last year, and Jones' drops led to at least 2 INTs for Garrard (who doesn't need any help throwing INTs).I'll say it right here: Anyone silly enough to project 1,000 yards for Jones is in for a major disappointment. It wouldn't shock me if he took a step backwards in '07, and was cut before the '08 season.Don't believe the hype, because most of those who are talking about his breakout season probably are from Arkansas.

 

[Mr. Bill O'Reilly]

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDsStill not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I haven't seen as many JAX games as others, so take it FWIW, but I haven't heard about Jones having worse problems catching the ball than other young WRs. He isn't all that quick, I'll grant you that. Of course, when you're that size, who is?Still, I don't see how his 3rd year will be his worst in the NFL so far. Are you predicting injuries?

My money is on a combination of injuries, and the other WRs emerging as better candidates. I expect Reggie Williams to be a move the chains type of WR, Northcutt to be the deep threat and the TEs picking up a lot of slack as well. Throw into the mix his propensity for drops, bad routes and injuries, and I could see him regressing this season.I see a lot of Matt Jones love on this thread, and most of his defenders saying something along the lines of 'well in college....'Well, this isn't college, or else Troy Davis would be like LT right now. Jones plays really stiff - he just doesn't have the necessary quickness. Watch him run with the ball, he looks really funny with it. He doesn't outrun guys and can't be a deep threat or catch the ball over the middle. Where's he supposed to catch it then?Look back to the HOU@JAX game last year, and Jones' drops led to at least 2 INTs for Garrard (who doesn't need any help throwing INTs).I'll say it right here: Anyone silly enough to project 1,000 yards for Jones is in for a major disappointment. It wouldn't shock me if he took a step backwards in '07, and was cut before the '08 season.Don't believe the hype, because most of those who are talking about his breakout season probably are from Arkansas.

Not from Arkansas... Just find it hillarious how you are picking Reggie Williams to outperform Matt Jones... Reggie Williams! Matt has had more TD's in 1 season than Williams has had in his career! He's also had more 100 yard receiving games this year (and last) than Reggie Williams has had in his career... Reggie Williams over Matt Jones?The guy is IMPROVING... He made some big strides last season... everything but his TD's went up and substantially. If it wasn't for all of his injuries he would have probably had 750-800 yards and 5-7 TD's in his second year at a new position.I think it comes down to expectations. Everyone knew he was a project when drafted and he's had good success so far in the transition. Then people try to knock his speed saying he looks slow. The guy was drafted for his 4.37 40 yard dash at 6'6 1/2"... Is he the fastest guy off the line? Nope. But he's fast enough off the line. Not too mention if you throw it a couple feet over his head he'll come down with it with his size + 40" verticle.Anyways, if he's healthy and Leftwich is healthy I see minimum 800 yards 6 TDs and the potential for a 1,000 yard 8 TD season-in which case I'll bump this thread

 

[shadyridr]

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDs

Still not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I haven't seen as many JAX games as others, so take it FWIW, but I haven't heard about Jones having worse problems catching the ball than other young WRs. He isn't all that quick, I'll grant you that. Of course, when you're that size, who is?

Still, I don't see how his 3rd year will be his worst in the NFL so far. Are you predicting injuries?

My money is on a combination of injuries, and the other WRs emerging as better candidates. I expect Reggie Williams to be a move the chains type of WR, Northcutt to be the deep threat and the TEs picking up a lot of slack as well. Throw into the mix his propensity for drops, bad routes and injuries, and I could see him regressing this season.I see a lot of Matt Jones love on this thread, and most of his defenders saying something along the lines of 'well in college....'

Well, this isn't college, or else Troy Davis would be like LT right now. Jones plays really stiff - he just doesn't have the necessary quickness. Watch him run with the ball, he looks really funny with it. He doesn't outrun guys and can't be a deep threat or catch the ball over the middle. Where's he supposed to catch it then?

Look back to the HOU@JAX game last year, and Jones' drops led to at least 2 INTs for Garrard (who doesn't need any help throwing INTs).

I'll say it right here: Anyone silly enough to project 1,000 yards for Jones is in for a major disappointment. It wouldn't shock me if he took a step backwards in '07, and was cut before the '08 season.

Don't believe the hype, because most of those who are talking about his breakout season probably are from Arkansas.

 

[radiohead417]

Williams killed while Leftwich was in at QB, and 2-100 yards receiving games in Jones' career is nothing to crow about.

He dropped a ton of balls last season and just isn't showing me anything that says he's anything special.

Yes, quote all the combine statistics you like, but I'm not remembering many times he's flashed that 4.37 40 yard dash or the 40 inch vertical leap with his height. More often he's showing off his bad hands or his poor route running.

Mark it down - Reggie Williams will undoubtedly outperform Matt Jones this season barring catastrophic injury.

 

[radiohead417]

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDs

Still not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I haven't seen as many JAX games as others, so take it FWIW, but I haven't heard about Jones having worse problems catching the ball than other young WRs. He isn't all that quick, I'll grant you that. Of course, when you're that size, who is?

Still, I don't see how his 3rd year will be his worst in the NFL so far. Are you predicting injuries?

My money is on a combination of injuries, and the other WRs emerging as better candidates. I expect Reggie Williams to be a move the chains type of WR, Northcutt to be the deep threat and the TEs picking up a lot of slack as well. Throw into the mix his propensity for drops, bad routes and injuries, and I could see him regressing this season.I see a lot of Matt Jones love on this thread, and most of his defenders saying something along the lines of 'well in college....'

Well, this isn't college, or else Troy Davis would be like LT right now. Jones plays really stiff - he just doesn't have the necessary quickness. Watch him run with the ball, he looks really funny with it. He doesn't outrun guys and can't be a deep threat or catch the ball over the middle. Where's he supposed to catch it then?

Look back to the HOU@JAX game last year, and Jones' drops led to at least 2 INTs for Garrard (who doesn't need any help throwing INTs).

I'll say it right here: Anyone silly enough to project 1,000 yards for Jones is in for a major disappointment. It wouldn't shock me if he took a step backwards in '07, and was cut before the '08 season.

Don't believe the hype, because most of those who are talking about his breakout season probably are from Arkansas.

Yes, Northcutt. Not my first choice either, but he's their deep guy at least until Mike Walker/John Broussard gets in there.

 

[Byron_nyc]

I'm sick of playing whack a mole with these guys.

 

[kensat30]

If only Matt Jones could stay healthy and get a settled QB in place... Honestly, there are a lot of "if onlys" for Jones, and the guy has been incredibly overhyped since before he was drafted, but there is some substance behind the good things that have been said about him. Jacksonville has been a very unfavorable situation for WRs for the past couple of seasons with Leftwich getting injured constantly and Garrard being a Kordell Stewart clone, and Matt Jones hasn't really had the opportunity to showcase his talents thus far in his short career. The guy is basically written off and it's only his 3rd season in the NFL.

Athletically, there aren't many WRs with the kind of presence that Matt Jones has on the field, especially in a 1v1 jump ball situation. At the end of last year, you may have noticed that Matt Jones was quietly scoring a touchdown almost every week for a stretch of time. There is definite 10+ TD potential there at some point in time.

As for 2007, the Jacksonville situation is a mess. Willians, Wilford, and Jones have all appeared to be the #1 WR at times for Jacksonville over the past few seasons, and now with Northcutt in the picture and possibly even with a starting spot? What is Jack Del Rio thinking? It's almost not worth drafting any of them, even with a very late round pick, because the situation is so unsettled. The only guy on my radar there is Byron Leftwich, just because he is being drafted so low and on the chance that he can finally stay healthy.

Jones - 50/700/6

Williams - 45/700/5

Wilford - 40/500/4

Northcutt - 40/500/3

 

[Mr. Bill O'Reilly]

Williams killed while Leftwich was in at QB, and 2-100 yards receiving games in Jones' career is nothing to crow about.

He dropped a ton of balls last season and just isn't showing me anything that says he's anything special.

Yes, quote all the combine statistics you like, but I'm not remembering many times he's flashed that 4.37 40 yard dash or the 40 inch vertical leap with his height. More often he's showing off his bad hands or his poor route running.

Mark it down - Reggie Williams will undoubtedly not outperform Matt Jones this season barring catastrophic injury to Jones.

I wager you $20 that Matt Jones outperforms Reggie Williams this season... pro-rated in case one of the two are injured.

Wasn't bragging about the 2 100 yard games MJ has had but rather how inept RW has been... Three years in the league and no 100 yard games? What was he a top 10 pick? You don't mind responding to the 100 yard games but I noticed you didn't mention touchdowns... You know Reggie has 5 touchdowns in 3 full years. That's 5 scores in 48 games to the former QB's 9 touchdowns in 30 games... and a couple of those games he was in for a snap or two... So you do the math there. Matt has averaged 14 yards per a catch to Mr. Williams prolific 11.7... I mean I keep hearing how slow Matt is but he's superior in every category and he has 18 games less experience and was a former QB and wasn't a top 10 draft selection... And I'm the crazy one :(

 

[Wadsworth]

I really like Matt Jones. It's funny, if you go to the Jaguars message board a lot of them really hate him... I think he'll have a breakout year... something around 1,000 yards and 8+ TD's. I really think the Jaguars need to make a more conscious effort to get the ball in his hands because he's a playmaker. Only negative is he seems to lack toughness and isn't the hardest worker on the team... but I think this will change with the new WR coach. I also think Williams is a nice compliment and they have a really nice rookie who will contribute as well... But Jones (If he can just stay healthy) will be very solid.

I wouldn't say they hate him, but he's not overly popular like a lot of people expected. Most of the bad blood on the message board comes as a backlash to the literally 100's of Arkansas fans that invaded the message board after the draft to let the Jags fans know that they had just drafted the best football player ever and he'd put up Rice type number for the next 20 years, etc. It really got out of hand and there's still bad blood, some fans have taken to pointing out any Matt Jones failure to the Ark people. But it's more about the Razorback fans than Matt Jones himself. But then again Matt is soft, and Jacksonville doesn't like soft. As far as the Jags WR situation, it's really too much of a mystery to have a real fantasy discussion about it at this point. The only player I'd say was a lock to make the team at this point is Northcutt. So that leaves 4 WR spots and 6 players(R. Williams, Matt Jones, E. Wilford, Charles Sharon, Mike Walker and Broussard) with legit shots at making the squad.

It's easy to take the 3 guys most people have heard of being, Williams, Wilford and Jones and add the 3rd round pick Mike Walker to get the other 4 spots and more likely than not that how it will end up. But many people including myself thought Charles Sharon looked better than any WR out there at the recent OTAs. And Broussard might not be NFL ready yet, but he is freaky quick, has good hands and will go into traffic. If he shows well in preseason the Jags might not want to risk sending him to the practice squad. Don't be shocked if one or both of these longshots make the opening day roster.

 

[radiohead417]

Williams killed while Leftwich was in at QB, and 2-100 yards receiving games in Jones' career is nothing to crow about.

He dropped a ton of balls last season and just isn't showing me anything that says he's anything special.

Yes, quote all the combine statistics you like, but I'm not remembering many times he's flashed that 4.37 40 yard dash or the 40 inch vertical leap with his height. More often he's showing off his bad hands or his poor route running.

Mark it down - Reggie Williams will undoubtedly not outperform Matt Jones this season barring catastrophic injury to Jones.

I wager you $20 that Matt Jones outperforms Reggie Williams this season... pro-rated in case one of the two are injured.

Wasn't bragging about the 2 100 yard games MJ has had but rather how inept RW has been... Three years in the league and no 100 yard games? What was he a top 10 pick? You don't mind responding to the 100 yard games but I noticed you didn't mention touchdowns... You know Reggie has 5 touchdowns in 3 full years. That's 5 scores in 48 games to the former QB's 9 touchdowns in 30 games... and a couple of those games he was in for a snap or two... So you do the math there. Matt has averaged 14 yards per a catch to Mr. Williams prolific 11.7... I mean I keep hearing how slow Matt is but he's superior in every category and he has 18 games less experience and was a former QB and wasn't a top 10 draft selection... And I'm the crazy one

I'm in for the bet, but let's square up conditions - I'm not a fan of projecting numbers in case of injury. Why don't we just say bet is null and void if one of them misses more than say, 6 games. And what are we going by? Some combination of catches, TDs and yards?

 

[jeff1013]

I don't normally peg guys that are injured right now, missing practices, and have pretty bad injury histories to have their breakout years.

I think has to be a huge consideration any time you're projecting Matt Jones - I don't know that his legs have ever gotten into "WR shape" - that's always cited as the hardest part of the conversion to WR, and Jones doesn't seem to be there. It's been long enough now that I'm not sure he'll ever get there. He's also looked a lot stiffer than you would expect some who is billed as an "elite athlete" to look. I'm afraid the Jags drafted a #2/#3 novelty WR in the first round in 2005.

EXACTLY! When I saw that pick I threw up in my mouth. This is one of the many reasons I don't like Del Rio and think he is a much better Def. coach than a head coach.

The sad thing with J-ville is the fallback is Mike Tice!

Ive never been a huge fan of coaches picking their own players...That being said I think Jack is a very good coach. They have just sucked picking first rounders which i blame Shack the actual GM more than Jack. That being said, I agree that Matt will never live up to his draft status, it was a HUGE reach.

 

[Tick]

Yes, Northcutt. Not my first choice either, but he's their deep guy at least until Mike Walker/John Broussard gets in there.

 

[Mr. Bill O'Reilly]

Williams killed while Leftwich was in at QB, and 2-100 yards receiving games in Jones' career is nothing to crow about.

He dropped a ton of balls last season and just isn't showing me anything that says he's anything special.

Yes, quote all the combine statistics you like, but I'm not remembering many times he's flashed that 4.37 40 yard dash or the 40 inch vertical leap with his height. More often he's showing off his bad hands or his poor route running.

Mark it down - Reggie Williams will undoubtedly not outperform Matt Jones this season barring catastrophic injury to Jones.

I wager you $20 that Matt Jones outperforms Reggie Williams this season... pro-rated in case one of the two are injured.

Wasn't bragging about the 2 100 yard games MJ has had but rather how inept RW has been... Three years in the league and no 100 yard games? What was he a top 10 pick? You don't mind responding to the 100 yard games but I noticed you didn't mention touchdowns... You know Reggie has 5 touchdowns in 3 full years. That's 5 scores in 48 games to the former QB's 9 touchdowns in 30 games... and a couple of those games he was in for a snap or two... So you do the math there. Matt has averaged 14 yards per a catch to Mr. Williams prolific 11.7... I mean I keep hearing how slow Matt is but he's superior in every category and he has 18 games less experience and was a former QB and wasn't a top 10 draft selection... And I'm the crazy one

I'm in for the bet, but let's square up conditions - I'm not a fan of projecting numbers in case of injury. Why don't we just say bet is null and void if one of them misses more than say, 6 games. And what are we going by? Some combination of catches, TDs and yards?

Deal. Whoever has the most fantasy points?

 

[JaxBill]

JDR and new OC Dirk Koetter have declared "open competition" for the WRs this year.Here are my thoughts -Northcutt is the only one with a secure position WR3.Reggie Williams will be pushed to secure a WR1 position. Leftwich seemed to look to Williams more early in the seaosn last year when both were in the lineup.From Williams' player page -

Week 1 - Williams caught nearly everything that came his way, making 6 receptions for 67 yards, including a six yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. Week 2 - Williams was a big factor in the passing game and Leftwich looked for him on several short passes outside. He was responsible for the Jaguars' opening first down when making a ten yard reception on third and six. He also caught a 12 yard pass for a first down, and two other passes for short gains in the first half. Williams was more involved in the second half. He had an 11 yard reception for a first down on the Jaguars' first scoring drive. The biggest play of the game went to Williams as he evaded tackles and made a 48 yard gain to set up the Jaguars' second field goal. He ended the day as the leading receiver in the game after making eight receptions for 95 yards. Week 4 - Williams had a very good game, and showed an ability to make some exceptional catches in traffic, and run after the reception with elusiveness and power. One of his missed targets came on a play where he was open at the three yard line, but the pass was underthrown, preventing him from having a chance at a third touchdown. Week 5 - Williams was Jacksonville's most targeted receiver and led them in receptions and yardage on the day. In addition to his 16 yard touchdown catch, Williams had a 17 yard reception. Williams lost a 25 yard catch due to a penalty. Williams had a pass go of his fingertips in the end zone. It would have been a tough grab, but was not uncatchable. Had he made the reception it would have been a 22 yard touchdown.

Mike Walker will start out as WR4 but don't be surprised if he moves up to WR2 late in the season. The Jags have really liked his big-play ability in the pre-season.Don't be surprised if either Wilford or Jones is cut this year to send a message. My money is on the fourth round pick Wilford getting the ax over the first-round pick Jones.Jones needs to show that he really wants to make a catch and stop trying to make the one-handed grab.If the Jags can keep Leftwich in one piece, I look for a substantial increase in the Jags passing numbers given Koetter's offense.To me, if you absolutely HAVE to draft a Jags WR, Reggie Williams is your guy.The following projection assumes that Leftwich starts at least 13 games for the Jags-Reggie Williams 64 840 7Matt Jones 50 620 3Northcutt 30 350 2Mike Walker 24 320 3Wilford - CUTETA - The reason why either Wilford/Jones gets cut is simple. The Jags have liked Charles Sharon in minicamp and there's a good chance he makes the roster as a special teams guy. Ditto for 7th rond pick John Broussard who is supposed to be lightning quick. Wilford just got a raise to a one-year tender of 1.3 Mil. Jones is still making first-round pick money. Even aside from the number of receivers squeeze, one of them is making too much for WR4, especially in a small-market town.

 

[Da Guru]

For me, Matt Jones is inextricably linked with Chris Mortensen's proclamation that he would someday rival Randy Moss as the league's best receiver. There has NEVER been more hype for someone so unproven.

The guy was a QB in college, never played WR in his entire football life.Does Jones have potential? Sure he does. Is he a polished NFL WR..Not yet, can he stay healthy? Not yet.I would have trouble taking Jones in the top half of any draft.

 

[radiohead417]

Williams killed while Leftwich was in at QB, and 2-100 yards receiving games in Jones' career is nothing to crow about.

He dropped a ton of balls last season and just isn't showing me anything that says he's anything special.

Yes, quote all the combine statistics you like, but I'm not remembering many times he's flashed that 4.37 40 yard dash or the 40 inch vertical leap with his height. More often he's showing off his bad hands or his poor route running.

Mark it down - Reggie Williams will undoubtedly not outperform Matt Jones this season barring catastrophic injury to Jones.

I wager you $20 that Matt Jones outperforms Reggie Williams this season... pro-rated in case one of the two are injured.

Wasn't bragging about the 2 100 yard games MJ has had but rather how inept RW has been... Three years in the league and no 100 yard games? What was he a top 10 pick? You don't mind responding to the 100 yard games but I noticed you didn't mention touchdowns... You know Reggie has 5 touchdowns in 3 full years. That's 5 scores in 48 games to the former QB's 9 touchdowns in 30 games... and a couple of those games he was in for a snap or two... So you do the math there. Matt has averaged 14 yards per a catch to Mr. Williams prolific 11.7... I mean I keep hearing how slow Matt is but he's superior in every category and he has 18 games less experience and was a former QB and wasn't a top 10 draft selection... And I'm the crazy one

I'm in for the bet, but let's square up conditions - I'm not a fan of projecting numbers in case of injury. Why don't we just say bet is null and void if one of them misses more than say, 6 games. And what are we going by? Some combination of catches, TDs and yards?

Deal. Whoever has the most fantasy points?

By which scoring system? PPR?

 

[Alluro]

http://proxy.espn.go.com/nfl/draft05/colum...&id=2025109

" Jones is a freak. Let's just remind you of his measurables again, as now officially recorded from his scouting combine and pro day workouts.

Height: 6-6¼

Weight: 242

40 time (hand-timed): 4.37 and 4.39

40 time (electronic): 4.40

Vertical jump: 39.5 inches

Standing broad jump: 10 feet, 9 inches "

Let the hype never die !

 

[az_prof]

For me, Matt Jones is inextricably linked with Chris Mortensen's proclamation that he would someday rival Randy Moss as the league's best receiver. There has NEVER been more hype for someone so unproven.

The guy was a QB in college, never played WR in his entire football life.Does Jones have potential? Sure he does. Is he a polished NFL WR..Not yet, can he stay healthy? Not yet.I would have trouble taking Jones in the top half of any draft.

The fact that Jones has been learning the WR position is what makes me believe he WILL break out this year. He improved from his rookie year to his second year and he has shown good hands overall (yes he dropped a couple that turned into INTs) with a 52 and 53% completion percentage on targets. But you have to believe the art of running routes and catching, both skills that can be learned, will be learned eventually by him. His physical ability cannot be taught.Normal WRs usually don't break out until their third year (some second and some fourth, but third is most commond year), so why do we expect a guy learning the position to be any different? He hasn't exactly had great quarterbacking either or a pass-happy offense to play in. But the new OC is a passing guro and that should help too.

 

[The Man With No Name]

http://proxy.espn.go.com/nfl/draft05/colum...&id=2025109

" Mamula is a freak. Let's just remind you of his measurables again, as now officially recorded from his scouting combine and pro day workouts.

Let the hype never die !

fixed

 

[rzrback77]

For me, Matt Jones is inextricably linked with Chris Mortensen's proclamation that he would someday rival Randy Moss as the league's best receiver. There has NEVER been more hype for someone so unproven.

Mortensen saw a lot of Matt Jones games at Arkansas as his son was playing back-up QB late in Jones' career. His burst on QB bootlegs was something that amazed almost everybody that saw him play. I believe that his hammys have not allowed him to display that burst since the combine. I doubt that he will ever be even better than average without it. I am also sure that Mortensen wishes that is one proclamation that he could take back.To me, Matt Jones with the burst is the best option among the Jag WRs for fantasy success, butsince we are already hearing of leg troubles again, I doubt that I will be taking Jones early in redrafts. He is already on my dynasty team.After Jones, I go to Reggie Williams, who has shown improvement almost every year. I think that he and Jones would team to make a nice WR duo, but even if Jones continues to struggle with injuries, Williams comes through in 07.I like the potential of Walker to make the team, even over Wilford. I could see Williams, Northcutt, and Walker playing roles for the Jags, if Jones has injury issues.Jones 40 catches 595 yards and 6 TDs - he does struggle again with hammy issuesWilliams 65 catches 790 yards and 4 TDsNorthcutt 40 catches 490 yards and 2 TDsWalker 25 catches 375 yards and 2 TDsWilford gets cut

 

[JaxBill]

Here's something else to think about in regards to the Jags WR situation. Wayne Weaver has been complaining about how much money he's losing and competing with the big markets etc. Now, if you assume that Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, and Ernest Wilford are fighting for two spots, let's look at the monetary side:

2007 Base salary (actual paychecks that the Jags have to write, not cap):

Reggie Williams - (signed thru '09) - 510K

Matt Jones (signed thru '09) - 550K

Ernest Wilford (RFA tenedered at 2nd round level) - 1.3 Mil

The Jags have a lot of room under the cap, so cap is a secondary consideration but even that doesn't bode well for Wilford-

Unamortized bonuses (cap hit if he's cut)

Reggie Williams - $3,006,000

Matt Jones - $3,780,000

Ernest Wilford - ZERO

All infor gleaned from this informative thread at the Jags MB-

http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic1135-6-1.aspx

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Here's something else to think about in regards to the Jags WR situation. Wayne Weaver has been complaining about how much money he's losing and competing with the big markets etc. Now, if you assume that Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, and Ernest Wilford are fighting for two spots, let's look at the monetary side:

2007 Base salary (actual paychecks that the Jags have to write, not cap):

Reggie Williams - (signed thru '09) - 510K

Matt Jones (signed thru '09) - 550K

Ernest Wilford (RFA tenedered at 2nd round level) - 1.3 Mil

The Jags have a lot of room under the cap, so cap is a secondary consideration but even that doesn't bode well for Wilford-

Unamortized bonuses (cap hit if he's cut)

Reggie Williams - $3,006,000

Matt Jones - $3,780,000

Ernest Wilford - ZERO

All infor gleaned from this informative thread at the Jags MB-

http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic1135-6-1.aspx

this situation should be interesting in camp. Thank you, Bill, for the insight to the Jags

 

[Warpig]

Here's something else to think about in regards to the Jags WR situation. Wayne Weaver has been complaining about how much money he's losing and competing with the big markets etc. Now, if you assume that Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, and Ernest Wilford are fighting for two spots, let's look at the monetary side:

2007 Base salary (actual paychecks that the Jags have to write, not cap):

Reggie Williams - (signed thru '09) - 510K

Matt Jones (signed thru '09) - 550K

Ernest Wilford (RFA tenedered at 2nd round level) - 1.3 Mil

The Jags have a lot of room under the cap, so cap is a secondary consideration but even that doesn't bode well for Wilford-

Unamortized bonuses (cap hit if he's cut)

Reggie Williams - $3,006,000

Matt Jones - $3,780,000

Ernest Wilford - ZERO

All infor gleaned from this informative thread at the Jags MB-

http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic1135-6-1.aspx

But I'm still confused as to why J-ville would sign his UFA contract. Didn't they just tender him the 2nd round tender? If they dislike him so much, why resign him and not just release him during the RFA period?

 

[Bizkiteer]

Jones: 30 rec, 350 yards, 3 TDsStill not a Matt Jones fan. He may have ran a 4.3 at the combine, but he's really slow on the field. Slow off the line, slow into his cuts, doesn't go over the middle and has trouble catching the ball. Other than that, he's great.

I haven't seen as many JAX games as others, so take it FWIW, but I haven't heard about Jones having worse problems catching the ball than other young WRs. He isn't all that quick, I'll grant you that. Of course, when you're that size, who is?Still, I don't see how his 3rd year will be his worst in the NFL so far. Are you predicting injuries?

My money is on a combination of injuries, and the other WRs emerging as better candidates. I expect Reggie Williams to be a move the chains type of WR, Northcutt to be the deep threat and the TEs picking up a lot of slack as well. Throw into the mix his propensity for drops, bad routes and injuries, and I could see him regressing this season.I see a lot of Matt Jones love on this thread, and most of his defenders saying something along the lines of 'well in college....'Well, this isn't college, or else Troy Davis would be like LT right now. Jones plays really stiff - he just doesn't have the necessary quickness. Watch him run with the ball, he looks really funny with it. He doesn't outrun guys and can't be a deep threat or catch the ball over the middle. Where's he supposed to catch it then?Look back to the HOU@JAX game last year, and Jones' drops led to at least 2 INTs for Garrard (who doesn't need any help throwing INTs).I'll say it right here: Anyone silly enough to project 1,000 yards for Jones is in for a major disappointment. It wouldn't shock me if he took a step backwards in '07, and was cut before the '08 season.Don't believe the hype, because most of those who are talking about his breakout season probably are from Arkansas.

Not from Arkansas... Just find it hillarious how you are picking Reggie Williams to outperform Matt Jones... Reggie Williams! Matt has had more TD's in 1 season than Williams has had in his career! He's also had more 100 yard receiving games this year (and last) than Reggie Williams has had in his career... Reggie Williams over Matt Jones?The guy is IMPROVING... He made some big strides last season... everything but his TD's went up and substantially. If it wasn't for all of his injuries he would have probably had 750-800 yards and 5-7 TD's in his second year at a new position.I think it comes down to expectations. Everyone knew he was a project when drafted and he's had good success so far in the transition. Then people try to knock his speed saying he looks slow. The guy was drafted for his 4.37 40 yard dash at 6'6 1/2"... Is he the fastest guy off the line? Nope. But he's fast enough off the line. Not too mention if you throw it a couple feet over his head he'll come down with it with his size + 40" verticle.Anyways, if he's healthy and Leftwich is healthy I see minimum 800 yards 6 TDs and the potential for a 1,000 yard 8 TD season-in which case I'll bump this thread

Bill...I agree with you in regard that Matt Jones will top the list of JAX WR's. I think someone could rank/project Reggie Williams ahead of him for the fact that Jones has not shown that he can stay healthy. Add that Lefty has a few question marks around him this year too and you've got a situation where someone's ranking can be much lower than expected. Again, I agree with you...just wanted to throw out why some might not view it the same.

 

[JaxBill]

Here's something else to think about in regards to the Jags WR situation. Wayne Weaver has been complaining about how much money he's losing and competing with the big markets etc. Now, if you assume that Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, and Ernest Wilford are fighting for two spots, let's look at the monetary side:

2007 Base salary (actual paychecks that the Jags have to write, not cap):

Reggie Williams - (signed thru '09) - 510K

Matt Jones (signed thru '09) - 550K

Ernest Wilford (RFA tenedered at 2nd round level) - 1.3 Mil

The Jags have a lot of room under the cap, so cap is a secondary consideration but even that doesn't bode well for Wilford-

Unamortized bonuses (cap hit if he's cut)

Reggie Williams - $3,006,000

Matt Jones - $3,780,000

Ernest Wilford - ZERO

All infor gleaned from this informative thread at the Jags MB-

http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic1135-6-1.aspx

But I'm still confused as to why J-ville would sign his UFA contract. Didn't they just tender him the 2nd round tender? If they dislike him so much, why resign him and not just release him during the RFA period?

Because they tendered him before the draft. If they don't tender him, then it sends a clear message that they'll be looking WR in the draft. They drafted both Walker and Broussard. Besides, they didn't have to pay him a bonus, so they have nothing to lose.

 

[az_prof]

The lates news being reported is that Jones has one starting position locked up for training camp.

According to KFFL, July 12, Vic Ketchman of the Jaguars.com reports that Matt Jones "will start training camp as a starter at one of the receiver spots."

 

[JaxBill]

The lates news being reported is that Jones has one starting position locked up for training camp.

According to KFFL, July 12, Vic Ketchman of the Jaguars.com reports that Matt Jones "will start training camp as a starter at one of the receiver spots."

Here's the actual article-

Former first-round draft picks Reggie Williams and Matt Jones will begin training camp as the Jaguars’ two starting wide receivers, but they will be pushed by veteran Ernest Wilford, spring sensation Charles Sharon and Walker, the team’s third-round draft choice. Northcutt had an impressive spring and is entrenched in the role of the team’s number three receiver and slot receiver. Broussard, a seventh-round pick, offers the potential to be used as a field-stretching deep receiver.

“I feel like we have a young, talented group,” Del Rio said of his wide receivers. “We’re at a stage in our development where we’re just looking for the guys that can help us win and there’s enough depth, there’s enough solid competition, that the cream will rise to the top and we’ll go with those guys.”

http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=6133

 

[JaxBill]

Preseason overview on the Jags website-

Wide receiver—Reggie Williams and Matt Jones begin camp as the starters, but they lost time due to leg injuries in the spring and that allowed Charles Sharon to emerge. Veteran Ernest Wilford is coming off a strong spring, third-round draft pick Mike Walker has shown number one receiver potential, seventh-round pick John Broussard is the fastest receiver on the team, and Dennis Northcutt was acquired as a pricey free agent. Ten players in all make this a highly competitive position. The potential exists for a high-profile cut, or two, as the Jaguars make every effort to upgrade this position.

http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=6157

 

[JaxBill]

Early reviews from training camp are coming in. Mike Walker continues to impress.

Nathan from Little Rock, AR: Which Jags player has stood out to you so far in training camp?

Vic: There are three players, in my opinion, who are competing for the title of “training camp sensation.” They are Mike Walker, Greg Estandia and Brent Hawkins. Those are the three that really jump out at me.

Robert from Columbia, MD: What wide receivers have surprised you so far in camp? How has Jimmy Farris looked?

Vic: Mike Walker, as I’ve said, has been the star among the wide receivers. He is, without a doubt, the Jaguars’ most talented wide receiver. The Jaguars need to find a receiver worthy of the “number one” distinction and Walker is the guy who has the tools to be a “one.” I don’t know if that qualifies as a surprise, however, because we all saw his talent in spring drills. Seventh-round pick John Broussard has surprised me. I knew he was a speed guy but that reputation is usually accompanied by a reputation for having hands of stone. Broussard doesn’t have hands of stone. He catches the ball well. So I have a fast guy who has good hands. What’s not to like? Jimmy Farris caught my eye for the first time Wednesday afternoon. He looked smooth. He looked like a guy I’d like to look at some more. He’s way down the list and that makes him a long shot to get into the competition for a roster spot, but I’ve seen guys come from farther back than he is. Look at Montell Owens. He came out of nowhere last year. At this time in last year’s training camp, Owens was being moved from running back to safety, only because the Jaguars needed a body at safety. There wasn’t anyone at that time who thought Owens had a breath of hope.

http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=6179Matt Jones has struggled at times in camp and he had a bad night last night-

Matt Jones dropped a pass on a quick out from Byron. The ball was thrown slightly behind Jones, but still hit him in the torso. He tried to one arm the ball, and failed to pull it in. After the play, he spent some quality time with (receivers coach) Todd Monken, who walked out to greet him, then proceeded to follow him back to the sideline talking to him all the way.

Matt Jones managed to catch heat from Todd Monken again. On a play where he was not the intended target, but the motion receiver, when the ball was snapped, Jones stood there for a second, and then took off. After the play finished (A quick out to Maurice Drew out of the back field that went for a short gain), Jones was greeted by an unhappy receivers coach who was not pleased with his lack of hustle. He seemed to play with a little more energy after that discussion.

http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic292198-6-1.aspxNorthcutt seems to have the Number 3 position sewn up and he and Leftwich have shown good chemistry so far.

With the speed shown by Broussard and Walker, Wilford could seriously be at risk of being cut.