Why We Need Torry Holt

by kterr on Apr 20, 2009 5:59 PM EDT

We have heavily debated wide recievers over the past few months and also whether we should trade for a wide out. I am opposed to trading for a big name reciever (i.e. Boldin or Edwards). Instead like most I see the value in signing a veteren for a incentive filled deal and then drafting a wide reciever. The reason the Jacksonville Jaguars need Torry Holt is simple...if we didnt sign Holt then people would be screaming and shouting for a wide receiver to be drafted in the first round, but just look at how rookie 1st round pick wide recievers have faired in the last few seasons.

(All Statistics of 1st Round Draft Picks)

- Since 2004 only Michael Clayton has had more than 1000 yards in his Rookie Season.

- Of the 20 Receivers drafted in the first round since 2004, only 9 have had more then 500 yards in their rookie season.

- The Average Recieving Yards total in their rookie season since 2004: 526.1 yards

- The Average Touchdown Total in their rookie season since 2004: 3.35

What these statistics show is that by drafting Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin, we are not going to fix our recieving group over night, it takes a year or so for these recievers to develop. Hopefully the addition of Torry Holt will allow Jacksonville to find a receiver and develop them because as we can see just because we draft a 1st round reciever doesnt mean we are going to fix everything overnight.

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According to the Florida Times Union the Jaguars front office will address this need sooner might we think. With Torry Holt (and then via draft I hope witrh 1-2 new guys):
According to the Florida Times Union

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 20, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

Oups

Here is the link:
http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2009-04-20/story/deal_appears_close_between_receiver_torry_holt_and_jaguars

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 20, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions

GOOD STUFF!!!!

by floridafalcons#63 on Apr 20, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

2 year deal, alright!

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 20, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

also,

great post

Surreal to be Teal

by Surteal on Apr 20, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions

YES

FInally we have a receiver that he opponent will fear a bit. And can teach the young (maybe even Northcutt, see Vic’s article with him). Now we need 1-2 hungry lions at WR and O-lineman via draft!

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 20, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions