What to make of Mike Sims-Walker (2 Viewers)

[Reacher]

Prime Time just said on NFL net that MSW will have one of the biggest games of his life tonight.

He was a great player, but as an analyst.. he's still dramatic.

He might have if Garrard did not stop looking his way! What the F was wrong with that dope? Sims-Walker was WIDE open on his td, and practically all night. Jax is incompetent when it comes to the passing game.

Hey man you don't throw to a wide open MSW on the sideline when you have a double covered 4'2 inch Thomas. Of course, consdering some of the crappy throws he missed MSW on earlier, there is no way of telling that he wasn't trying to throw to him on that play as well.Garrard needs arm replacement surgery stat.

 

[editor47]

yeah, i'm very disappointed. 3 catches on the first drive? what happened to the gameplan after that?

 

[Tom Servo]

Gut check time Sims-Walker owners. Freeney & Mathis both active tonight. Is MSW in or out of your lineup tonight?

For better or worse...in.

He usually averages 12-14 points for me, but last night I got 17 from him. Couple that with Wayne's 23 points, and I'm up 40 going into Sunday.

 

[Young 8]

yeah, i'm very disappointed. 3 catches on the first drive? what happened to the gameplan after that?

Garrard happened

 

[buck naked]

yeah, i'm very disappointed. 3 catches on the first drive? what happened to the gameplan after that?

Garrard happened

Exactly. Garrard would predetermine what receiver he was going to throw to. That was obvious. If he had just made more predeterminations to lock onto the WIDE OPEN MSW all night, MSW would have had a huge game.Plus Garrard was inaccurate at times.

 

[harryhood]

Gut check time Sims-Walker owners. Freeney & Mathis both active tonight. Is MSW in or out of your lineup tonight?

For better or worse...in.

He usually averages 12-14 points for me, but last night I got 17 from him. Couple that with Wayne's 23 points, and I'm up 40 going into Sunday.

Me and you have been sippin' out of the same champagne fountain all year Mr. Servo. Tastes delicious when they both go off, no?

 

[packersfan]

yeah, i'm very disappointed. 3 catches on the first drive? what happened to the gameplan after that?

Garrard happened

Exactly. Garrard would predetermine what receiver he was going to throw to. That was obvious. If he had just made more predeterminations to lock onto the WIDE OPEN MSW all night, MSW would have had a huge game.Plus Garrard was inaccurate at times.

He's David Garrard. The guy is just not a good QB. While MSW's game could have been a lot bigger I'm not going to complain. He was a dog the past two games (and not all that great 3 games ago) so 6-64-1 is a very nice recovery - especially considering the fact he was a major risk to start. If you're still alive next week and in Week 17 for those in leagues that play the entire season he's back to being someone you can trust. He looked healthy last night and his talent is apparent.

 

[meeka]

So much for the Gravy.

Yep. But I'll take the steak and potatoes he served up as a WR3. It's good for ya!

Now I just need Randy to perform like a WR1.

 

[Tom Servo]

Gut check time Sims-Walker owners. Freeney & Mathis both active tonight. Is MSW in or out of your lineup tonight?

For better or worse...in.

He usually averages 12-14 points for me, but last night I got 17 from him. Couple that with Wayne's 23 points, and I'm up 40 going into Sunday.

Me and you have been sippin' out of the same champagne fountain all year Mr. Servo. Tastes delicious when they both go off, no?

I've got Megatron and Welker too. If they can equal what those two did, I'll be in good shape...

 

[Hurl Bruce]

I'll take this production from my WR3 any week. Now I am only down 8 with his best scoring player done already in MJD.

 

[Anon]

Here's my take on why people should seriously consider starting Mike Sims-Walker tonight.

1. It sounds like he's healthy - the full practice on Wednesday is a great sign that he's OK to play. Personally, I think he was OK on Sunday. He ran good routes, he just wasn't able to connect on several of them.

2. We know what he is capable of - 6 TDs, 6 games of double-digit FPs, 6 games of at least 80 yards receiving

3) 7, 9, 9, 8, 6 targets in his last five games suggests he's still a part of the offensive plan, despite his injury causing poor performance in the last few games.

4. The Jaguars at 7-6 currently hold one of the AFCs two wildcard spots. They are in dire need of a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, plus who doesn't get up for a chance to beat the Colts? Remember, the Jags barely lost @ IND in week one 14-12. This game in Jacksonville will be huge to their playoff hopes. In other words, don't expect to see a lot of tarp tonight.

5. Both Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney are expected to sit out tonight. That's 21 of the Colts 30 sacks this year - likely on the bench. Those who have watched Jaguars games this year have seen the struggles in the passing game, because teams were able to get pressure, hits, hurries and sacks on Garrard. The lack of these two big pass rushers gives hope for Garrard and the Jags to have a very impressive passing performance tonight.

6. Last week Brandon Marshall went berserk (understatement) against the Colts and cornerback Kelvin Hayden. Marshall is a big presence, 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. Sims-Walker is Jacksonville's biggest WR threat at 6-foot-2, 200 pounds. He also leads the team in targets, receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs. If anyone is going to take advantage of any shortcomings in the Colts depleted secondary, it's Sims-Walker.

7. Indianapolis has allowed opposing QBs to reach 20+ FP in each of the last three games and four of the last five games. There is definitely reason to believe Garrard will be able to put up similar numbers, especially if Freeney and Mathis rest - which is expected.

8. Sims-Walker wasn't the only WR who struggled last week. Torry Holt also had a disappointing game with just two catches. If Holt had 6 catches and Sims-Walker had just his one catch, I would be concerned. The fact that neither Sims-Walker, Holt or Marcedes Lewis exceeded two catches leads me to believe Sims-Walker's poor performance wasn't all his doing.



Summary - Indications from the results of opposing QBs of the Colts last 4-5 opponents suggest the trend of good passing performances should continue. And that was before the news of the Colts top two pass rushers likely not playing tonight. Mike Sims-Walker is the team's best receiving threat. He appears to be healthy and excited about playing in a vitally crucial game for the Jaguars. All signs point to a big performance from the Jags passing game.. If that's the case, Mike Sims-Walker should stand to benefit more than any other receiver.

Even though this is an MSW thread, this was the post and information I needed to go ahead and start Garrard.