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WR Eric Decker - Retired (1 Viewer)
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Ghost Rider
Footballguy
I cut bait on him two week ago.
He doesn't suck; the Titans simply have no clue how to use him.
IheartGuinness
Footballguy
On The Rocks
Evil Conservative
I drafted him and have him stashed, thinking after yesterday it might finally be time to wave good bye.
that's kind of "funny." Seth Roberts is the most annoying WR the Titans play. The guy does nothing and then makes 2 or 3 clutch grabs and it's like "what just happened?"
Roberts is in the second year of his 3 yr 12 mil deal. I wish Decker had ice water in his veins like Roberts
Roberts is in the second year of his 3 yr 12 mil deal. I wish Decker had ice water in his veins like Roberts
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
expected to sign with the Pats:
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2018/08/report_patriots_to_sign_wr_eric_decker
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2018/08/report_patriots_to_sign_wr_eric_decker
nirad3
Footballguy
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Classic Patriot way.
cloppbeast
Footballguy
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
cloppbeast
Footballguy
Agreed. And drops have never been an issue for Decker. Yes he had a really bad one last year on national tv in the playoffs, but only dropped 2 of 83 targets all year. Nothing to be alarmed by. Actually had the same catch percentage as Doug Baldwin last year. I'm good with that. Should only improve with TB.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Mariota throws a fine ball. Decker dropped a number of times that were so frustrating. He really looked like he lost "it."
His heart or head seemed to be in retirement too, enjoying time with the wife and all. He seemed to have moved forward with his life. I thought it was kind of cool in a good for you way. I did NOT imagine him playing this year. He even was starting to get the dad bod belly....anywho...good luck to him. He's a good guy that's fun to root for. His wife is fun on Twitter during games too
Way more than two. See game threads if ya feel frisky. Sometimes that subjective stat is off and ...way more than two.
I definitely don't feel frisky enough to watch game threads. I just have to take the word of the stat keepers. I'm sure their number isn't perfect since it's a bit of a subjective stat, but I assume the same applies for all players so that doesn't change much for Decker in comparison to other players.
I've watched Decker very closely in Denver and NY and never was under the impression that he had a concentration issue. He's always been a reliable, go over the middle, move the chains kind of guy. I think he replaces Amendola in NE and is a suitable stand in for Edelman while he is suspended. But he is also a semi TV star now, so I guess there is more to distract him these days. I think he'll be ok.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
He's a solid pro - I'm not 100% sure he has fully recovered from some serious injuries he sustained with the Jets, but if he's healthy he'll contribute in NE. He's the type of player Belichick will love.
I felt the same and then let down. I'd put it at like 12 or 10. It was almost every week but not every week. With Delanie and Matthews money on third down why did Mariota keep going to Decker and why even put him in then...it was frustrating.
Maybe another thing, as WR needy as we are -at least for a veteran- you don't see Titans fans complaining he didn't return.
I don't mean to argue here, sorry. My frustration is more like I'm arguing with a number (two) not you. I don't mean to seem nitpicky its just that ya don't forget getting burned while rooting for your player on your team
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Seems to me that Decker was misused in Tennessee and had an average at best QB throwing him the ball.
Something to remember is that Decker is a really good number 2 WR; he is not a number 1. Look at how well he did in Denver as the number 2 to Demaryius Thomas or in Jets as the number 2 to Brandon Marshall. Now, NE does not have a true number 1, but I think he will do fine there. Because of his size, he is fantastic inside the 5, so I could see him catching a lot of short touchdowns.
Something to remember is that Decker is a really good number 2 WR; he is not a number 1. Look at how well he did in Denver as the number 2 to Demaryius Thomas or in Jets as the number 2 to Brandon Marshall. Now, NE does not have a true number 1, but I think he will do fine there. Because of his size, he is fantastic inside the 5, so I could see him catching a lot of short touchdowns.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
He's not looking like a great pick up in leagues. I'm starting to wonder if he makes the team.
NESN's Doug Kyed reports Eric Decker is "still having a pretty hard time" during training camp.
Kyed mentions two incidents from Monday's practice -- he pushed off on his first target and dropped his second -- but the use of "still" in the tweet suggests this has been a recurring theme for Decker since joining the team a couple weeks ago. He could certainly turn things around, but Decker would not be the first veteran receiver to struggle after signing with the Patriots. Decker's contract includes just $75,000 in guaranteed money.
NESN's Doug Kyed reports Eric Decker is "still having a pretty hard time" during training camp.
Kyed mentions two incidents from Monday's practice -- he pushed off on his first target and dropped his second -- but the use of "still" in the tweet suggests this has been a recurring theme for Decker since joining the team a couple weeks ago. He could certainly turn things around, but Decker would not be the first veteran receiver to struggle after signing with the Patriots. Decker's contract includes just $75,000 in guaranteed money.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
In reality, with Edelman out and Hogan as a given, NE WR's are a total mystery at this stage. Dorsett has been said to be doing better than he has at this point last year, Britt looked great in mini camp but hasn't been healthy in training camp, Patterson has been a solid deep threat (at least in practice), and Decker seems to have been struggling but he's only been around a couple of weeks.
I have seen projected opening day rosters with any or all of those as starters, on the bubble, roster locks, or not making the team. At this point, no one has any idea what Hoodie will do. Everyone covering the team has a different perspective than a training camp report from someone else covering the team. I doubt we get much clarity on the situation before the season starts (which is exactly how BB wants it so opponents won't know what to expect).
Another thing I will add is IMO playing a lot and doing well in preseason games in NE is normally not a good thing. From what I have observed over the years, guys that get a lot of reps and snaps in the preseason are usually guys fighting for one of the last roster spots, not a big role in the offense.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
squistion
Footballguy
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 13m13 minutes ago
#Patriots WR Eric Decker has announced his retirement after a short stint in New England.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9AuO0FqQI/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1k5u8sqdlnseo
#Patriots WR Eric Decker has announced his retirement after a short stint in New England.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm9AuO0FqQI/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1k5u8sqdlnseo
Del Griffith
Footballguy
Guess he just wanted to retire as a Patriot. Who can blame him?
