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

[JaxBill]

Oh, and more food for thought, this is what Pete Prisco, who does a local sports talk show has to say in general about the passing game:

That's where Dirk Koetter comes into play. The new offensive coordinator is considered an innovative, aggressive play-caller who likes to challenge down the field. As a college head coach at Boise State and Arizona State, he was cutting-edge, a coach who wasn't afraid to take chances -- which is just what the Jaguars need.

"I'm smiling from cheek-to-cheek because I have a guy who believes in the same things I believe in," said Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich this week during a break from training camp. "What more can I ask for?"

Watching the Jaguars practice, it's obvious that things have changed. The ball goes down the field much more than it did under coach Jack Del Rio's first two coordinators. That doesn't mean the Jaguars will move away from the run game. It's just that there will be many more chances down the field off of that run game.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10278384

 

[jeter23]

Reggie Williams has been "moping around" and appeared "disinterested" at Jaguars training camp.

Well, this certainly isn't going to help you climb a depth chart. It's looking more and more likely that Williams, who also has been slow to pick up new coordinator Dirk Koetter's offense, will get a visit from the Turk.

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stor...191788230.shtml

 

[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.

I'd just like to pat myself on the back here about Jones. Anyone actually believe he's outscore Reggie Williams this year?

Hey Mr. Bill O'Reilly, that $20 bet we made about Reggie v. Matt Jones, that going to be cash or check?