Jerry Porter Hurt: Why Worry?

by River City Rage on Jul 18, 2008 10:45 PM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars News

After mulling over the Jerry Porter injury, it's clear that its a concern. However, if you consider what David Garrard and the 2007 Jaguars accomplished, it's certainly not a reason to panic.

If we were to assume the worst, that being a Jerry Porter that never plays in 2008 at full strength, the Jaguars would still have improved their receiving corps with the addition of Troy Williamson and the (theoretical) emerging of Mike Walker. If Dennis Northcutt, Reggie Williams, Ernest Wilford and Matt Jones can take the Jaguars to the playoffs, it's a foregone conclusion that Northcutt, Williams, Williamson, Walker, and (maybe) Jones can do better than 2007.

Just think about it. It's painful to know that our next great hope to replace Jimmy Smith is hurt and will not appear until the regular season, but the improvements on offense are still there. It's another year under Koetter's system, another year for Garrard to improve, another year of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew, and another year for Williams, Northcutt, Walker, and whomever else to get better.

The gut reaction is to freak out. But I can't help but look at the facts and not be overwhelmingly worried. Losing Porter for any length of time is a concern, as it means that the team will have to execute their ground game to perfection, just like usual. The margin of error is a little tighter, but there's still no reason to expect anything less out of the Jaguars.

So relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the next few weeks. Watch the wide receivers extra close in camp, but whatever you do, don't panic.

-Chris

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Well said Chris.

If you have seen Maurice catch and run and score and score…... anyway, I watched the receivers in the OTAs and they were outstanding. there is no need to worry. If there was a worry it would be if David Garrard got injured.
Hopefully, Paul Smith will be given plenty of gametime experience to prove himself during the preseason. His performances in college were great. For a guy who runs as much as he does, it is amazing that he never missed a game from injury and passed for over 10,000 yards in 3 years.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 18, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions

I'm a BIG Paul Smith fan

You in the OK region? Not many folks outside of Tulsa have seen the guy.

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 18, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope, here in Jacksonville.

Originally from Louisiana. HIs team beat my team, ULM. He has some great highlights with Tulsa on ’ youtube’ . I just like to keep up with all the best info on the Jag players. I check BCC daily.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 19, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Tip of the hat, friend!

I appreciate a well-researched fan.

You’re right, you know. The Jags do rock.

-Chris

Big Cat Country!:: The Official Home of the Unofficial Blog of the Jacksonville Jaguars!

by River City Rage on Jul 19, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks, and thanks for running a great site.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 19, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions

It appears

That Porter had surgery to repair the Hamstring tendon, and that he will be out for 4-6 weeks. This should only be a mild concern, but I’ve only seen Porter in a couple of games with a struggling offense. I’m just anxious to see what he can do already. I hope he’s not on the PUP list for the start of the season. It would be nice to have him for those early divisional games in those first six weeks he would have to miss.

by Ewdtrey on Jul 19, 2008 3:58 AM EDT reply actions

Dont forget about Mercedes. I really think that he is going to shine this year.

by JagSoldier on Jul 19, 2008 12:54 PM EDT reply actions

Trust me

As a UCLA alumnus I don’t forget about my man Marcedes. I think Marcedes pass catching success depends on two things though: the wide receivers making opposing secondarys respect the deep pass (which should open up the middle of the field), and how well the O Line does in pass blocking without him there to help.

by Ewdtrey on Jul 20, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions

By the way....

By the way I was an athletic trainer for 6 years and I have seen hamstring tears. I have seen an individual recover and perform at high levels. I have also seen an individual recover yet lose confidence in the leg and himself, therefore never regaining former greatness. It all depends upon the individual. I feel that from Porters past play and the little we have learned of him since coming to Jacksonville, he believes in himself….
No worries.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 21, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions