This Jarett Dillard video just blew my mind.

by Kbot on Apr 27, 2009 3:20 AM EDT

So I checked out this video of Jarett Dillard. Bricks were shat. It's like he's on springs. Incredible route runner, wants to soak up Torry Holt's armpits-ness, and will leave DBs tripping over themselves. Imagine this guy running routes. Seriously, he's the route running, sure handed receiver every team wants. How did we get him in the 4th? Well, who cares, we got him. Awesome.

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I still say this:
Dillard is better than Crabtree

Garrard will make the Pro Bowl this year

Im standing by those statements. With our new line, and our new WR’s and twenty less pounds. Garrard is in.

I fully believe we had an exceptional draft

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by Surteal on Apr 27, 2009 3:26 AM EDT reply actions

Exceptional is definitely the word.

Like I said in a different thread, every pick has either great college production, or upside + good college production. I think he’s better than Crabtree as well. His route running is incredible. He’s like the Sandman, he sinks half way into the turf and goes somewhere else.

by Kbot on Apr 27, 2009 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions

My bad.

Jarett Dillard is not drawn to Torry Holt’s armpits, Mike Thomas is.

by Kbot on Apr 27, 2009 4:04 AM EDT reply actions

this draft sent a message to David Garrard

and i think it went something like this…

" Dear David,
We want you to succeed in Jacksonville. We are sorry you were hit so much last year. Thanks for hanging tough. Here are some new linemen to take care of you, including a center in UDFA. We also wanted to reward you for your 300-yard games last year. Here are some new receivers, and unlike last year, these guys will play with all their heart. They can run and catch. David, they even want to be here.

Enjoy!
Gene Smith"

you know something like that….

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by Surteal on Apr 27, 2009 4:07 AM EDT reply actions

I wrote Vic

and asked him if we could expect an interview with Garrard on his reaction to the draft. Even if he doesn’t answer, I hope he does the interview. Garrards probably stoked to think he doesn’t have to get hit as many times.

by Blair72 on Apr 27, 2009 4:18 AM EDT up reply actions

We have an offense now

An o-line it will works, WR who will catch balls not catch attention with their off.fioled issues, a Rb who supposed to be taken at least in the 3-5 rounds, and a TE, who will be a better project them matt jones..
Yeah, I think David was happy…

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 27, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Beautiful!

Go Jags! Some people are like Slinky's...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by freek1969 on Apr 27, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions

THIS is AWESOME!

Wonder what David’s reply might look like……

Go Jags! Some people are like Slinky's...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by freek1969 on Apr 27, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions

HOLY CRAP!

I love the way this video slowed down this kid and allowed us to see how DEEP this kid can drop those hips….This kid doesnt stop on a dime he stops on the head of a pin! HOLY GUACAMOLE!

Go Jags! Some people are like Slinky's...not really good for anything but they make you smile when pushed down the stairs.

by freek1969 on Apr 27, 2009 8:46 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed!

This is one guy who should have NO problem creating separation. Amazing ability to change speeds.

by KeithG on Apr 27, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

Why is everyone all horned up over the recievers? Yeah they look good but so didn’t a million other guys. We need to see these guys play before we get our hopes to high. Optimism is good but geesh. Dillard’s route running was awesome and both picks show a lot of upside.

by kickandsnare07 on Apr 27, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions

I feel the same way.

But since this is Jacksonville, it’s rare that we draft anyone who can run any semblance of a route tree, and he really does look awesome. Besides, maybe it will get the fans a bit more excited for the upcoming season, and that never hurts.

by Kbot on Apr 27, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Awesome video! I loved it.

by ajagsbeliever on Apr 27, 2009 9:26 AM EDT reply actions

Do you have a link?

I can’t seem to view it here at work

by JagHack on Apr 27, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions

Here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzDRBxgKMBQ

by Kbot on Apr 27, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait wait wait

We got this guy for a 5th round pick? Are you sure we’re talking about the same guy because that guy did not look like a 5th rounder to me. That was insane.

by Adam Stites on Apr 27, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

This is the best video to learn what a good receiver looks like

This is also why speed isn’t always the key ingredient.

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by Tkopa on Apr 27, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions

He's Got

Good speed though as well. I’m surprised he fell to the fifth. I’m excited about this guy.

Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.

by Bestjagfan on Apr 27, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions

A really good place to view talent

http://draftguys.com/index.php/articles/dgtv_all/

by Ewdtrey on Apr 27, 2009 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

Thanks

by JagHack on Apr 27, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions

5-wide?

Does anyone think there’s a chance we might go a little 4 or 5-wide?

I want us to keep the ground game strong, but I wouldn’t mind lightin’ it up through the air a little bit too. If our O-line plays like it should, the lack of tight ends or running backs to help block shouldn’t be a problem.

by Blair72 on Apr 27, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

With that OL

I think it’s possible.

by Ewdtrey on Apr 27, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I Like

The idea of some true air coryell type offense in J-Ville. Pound the rock, and then spread it out. Torry Holt, Mike Walker, Mike Thomas, and Jarrett Dilliard. Damn, that actually sounds pretty scary.

Thats Good For Another Jacksonville... First Down.

by Bestjagfan on Apr 27, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I went to Rice with this guy, and he is simply amazing; both in terms of ability and character. My friends always laugh when I say he’s the best receiver in the draft, but I was never joking.

by seanbergmanrules on Apr 27, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome. I'm excited to have him on our team.

I think he’ll make an impact. I really do.

by Blair72 on Apr 27, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions

hey im completely with ya

i even did a happy dance when we drafted on here and i know that at least every person that was on here during sunday’s draft knows i wanted him.

do you know him? if so can you verify the zero character concerns first-hand?

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by Surteal on Apr 27, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I never met him, but I talked with other players about him. They all said he was a great leader that made everyone on the team believe they could win. Further, Rice football consistently loses money and there are always movements to get rid of the program, point being that any football player who doesn’t have his character together is gonna find himself applying to Div II schools very quickly.

by seanbergmanrules on Apr 27, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

thanks for the info

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by Surteal on Apr 27, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I think we're moving up in the world.

Sweet. First mention on ESPN since Nam that didn’t involve coke, crack, weed, DUI, suckery, shitty fans, etc.

by Kbot on Apr 27, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

Kiper gave us a C+. We deserve at least that much after just the first 2 picks.

by Ewdtrey on Apr 27, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

He's gave them a bad grade because he was embarrassed he didn't know who Cox was

by Adam Stites on Apr 27, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

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by Surteal on Apr 27, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Kiper

is the most overrated guy around the NFL.
Maybe he start the draft as show, but lately he is a joke, with his “great options” (Just two word to remind: Jason Taylor..) and his (lack) of knowledge(Cox)

by Zoltan from Budapest on Apr 27, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I think

Mcshay is even worse.

by Ewdtrey on Apr 27, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

i hate the way that espn suits talk

it makes me want to have their sources so i can deliver news to myself

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by Surteal on Apr 27, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

At least McShay isn't as likely to give you nightmares from his looks

by MoveThoseChains on Apr 27, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

They both suck

If my son grows to have Kiper hair, I would hold him down and break out the clippers!

In the 2nd round( after the jags pick) ESPN gave a wideshot of the analysts, anybody catch the stack of books and notes that Kiper had in front of him; all that and still not worth a crap!

Everybody knows when he's coming to town
They're locking the doors
And they don't make a sound
People want him dead but he won't die yet
First he's got to live
With all the things that he did

by thatdamnLovett on Apr 27, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh come on

Mel knows his stuff, he was the one who told the world first that Mike Williams will be a hall of famer. He sure nailed Marshall Faulk too when he said he wasn’t worth the number 2 pick, and Matt Hasselbeck when he said he was a waste of a 6th rounder.

Mel obviously knows his stuff, why else would espn pay him when he has never played, coached or scouted on any level?

by jstnblke41 on Apr 27, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't know

all that. Now I even have fewer expectations from him.

by Ewdtrey on Apr 28, 2009 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions

If that's possible

by Ewdtrey on Apr 28, 2009 4:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Also, Vic Carucci is chatting live right now on NFL.com

Here was his answer to one of the questions:

Peter, New York 02:19 PM ET
In your opinion what teams did the best with their draft picks overall? Vic Carucci, Senior Writer, NFL.com

Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, Colts, Giants, Jaguars, and Vikings had among the better drafts, I thought. All either addressed needs or maximized the volume of their choices through smart trading.

by Blair72 on Apr 27, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

That last sentence

Definitely a much different philosophy than a certain other Vic.

by Adam Stites on Apr 27, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Jarrett Dillard

As a Rice Owl alum I have followed Dillard during his college career. Check out the video on YouTube where his highlights from the Texas Bowl 2008 agst. Western Michigan are shown. His 360 degree catch, between two defenders, on a down-and-out that was thrown behind him is amazing. He gets 2 feet in bounds. At the end of the video, he is shown tracking down a defender who had intercepted a pass in front of him. Great vertical ability, great hands, great character, great leadership. I wish him the best as a Jaguar.

by Krehbr on Apr 27, 2009 3:24 PM EDT reply actions