Jacksonville Jaguars trade Dennis Northcutt to Detroit Lions: Safety Gerald Alexander Joins Team
by River City Rage on Jun 26, 2009 9:19 PM EDT
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded Wide Receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for Safety Gerald Alexander. It was recently reported that Northcutt would be allowed to work out a trade, something that I thought would only end in the release of the somewhat maligned receiver. Northcutt is the third Jaguars receiver to find himself going from the starting roster in 2008 to packing his bags and leaving town in 2009. Clearly, Gene Smith thinks that there is something worth developing in our draft class of receivers and in Mike Walker, Troy Williamson and the esteemed veteran in Torry Holt.
Dennis, in most minds, will be forever remembered for his end zone drop during the playoff game in New England. For me, Northcutt is a relative bright spot in an otherwise miserable history at the position. Dennis did his job, if not more, and did so with his mouth shut. The team needs to get younger and give the developing players the starting repetitions. Dennis, surprisingly, had some value, and brings the Jaguars a former 2nd round pick. I'll admit, I'm learning about Alexander as we speak, but from what I've seen, he's going to be in the mix at strong safety.
As always, in Gene we trust, though Gerald is not without some concerns. He suffered a neck injury which had him sidelined, though according to Alexander, this is behind him:
The neck is no longer an issue, physically and mentally," Alexander said. "Just out there trying to get better every day, learn the system, making good plays, making mistakes. Just trying to get everything right so I'll be ready."
So there you go, Mike Walker, Torry Holt and Troy Williamson are nearly assured roster spots, with Mike Thomas and Jarret Dillard practically locked in as well.
Still, the training camp battle for the 4th and 5th (or maybe 6th) spot at WR will be intense and wide open, the sort of competition that brings out the best.
-Chris
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I wonder
how much Shack’s former relationship with the Jags had to do with this if anything.
Plus, I don’t see Williamson as “nearly being assured a roster spot.” I still think he has a big mountain to climb. Right now the only receivers I see as having very secure roster spots are Holt, Walker, Thomas and Dillard.
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Don't forget Nate Hughes
About Alexander, his rookie year was quite good 16 games, 2 int, 2 sacks. If he is REALLY recovered from that horrible injury then he can be a factor in the secondary, where every good mplayer is needed.
And I’m sure Harris wa a factor about this trade.
Good luck Dennis!
by Zoltan from Budapest on Jun 26, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Those are some good stats
especially considering what kind of players were in front of him on defense.
Williamson
I agree that Williamson is not assured a roster spot. The two rookies have a better shot at making the team, and that leaves Williamson and Underwood to battle for the fifth spot.
A HUGE PART...........
Even though the Lions have Calvin Johnson, they dont have a deep receiving corps. I am willing to bet this was Shack’s doing from start to finish, 100% of it . Who the hell else knows who Dennis Northcutt is? And yes he will always be remembered for getting scared when little ol’ Asante Samuel was gonna hit him. NFL network played the game last night, so it is as fresh as ever in my mind. He did play with great character though. A real leader in his attitude. I have spent the last 30 minutes trying to figure out why Alexander only had 7 tackles last season. Thanks for the info…………..
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I watched that game last night. I had always thought it was Rodney Harrison who was about to hit him, so I cut him some slack… Rod can hit as hard as hell. But you’re right, it was Asante… meaning I cut him no slack. Ha.
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I wonder what this means in terms of our secondary.
could this be a sign that Brian Williams is in jeopardy due to his high price tag? As it’s looking right now, there’s Sean Considine, Williams, Reggie Nelson, Scott Starks, Brian Witherspoon, Rashean Mathis, Kennard Cox, Derek Cox, Pete Ittersagen, Mesphin Forrester, Tyron Brackenridge, Gerald Alexander, and Marlon McCree. That’s thirteen DBs. The guys who are locks are Considine, Williams, Nelson, Starks, Mathis, and Derek Cox, while Kennard Cox and Ittersagen have both performed well in OTAs. I see Witherspoon making the roster as well for his improved play at corner and excellent return abilities. Then again, it’s better to get something for Northcutt than nothing.
How many DBs do you see us keeping?
8 or 9
it depends how stabil will be the starting four in my opinion in the preseason games.
by Zoltan from Budapest on Jun 26, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
B-Dub is in no danger of losing his spot, trust me on that.
He’s versatile and can play corner, nickel, and safety. He’s definitely got a spot.
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I understand B Will's versatility
and his workman’s play at each position, but I wouldn’t feel too comfortable if I were him. I think he’ll be here through this coming season, but I doubt he’ll be here at the start of the ’10 season.
I think it means Williams is going to play corner
And the Jags needed more depth behind Considine.
by MoveThoseChains on Jun 26, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we'll carry 6 WR's this season.
If we go with 5, it’s a competition between Tiquan Underwood, Nate Hughes, and Troy Williamson.
I don’t have any faith in Williamson keeping his spot, but we’ll see.
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What your take on Alexander, Collin?
by Zoltan from Budapest on Jun 26, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
no idea right now... doing some research on him.
Better than nothing… I doubted we’d get a 6 or a 7 for him even, but at least we dumped his salary, maybe he can compete for a spot too.
Marlon McCree
Sean Considine
Gerald Anderson
These will be in competition for the same safety position up through training camp. It will be interesting to see who makes it, I bet Marlon McCree may find himself out of a job. Who needs a stop-gap player when you have a younger and cheaper back-up.
Nice Job Gene…
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That right
if Alexander is really recoverd then I think McCree’s signing is lost it’s reason immediatly.
by Zoltan from Budapest on Jun 26, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it'll be 6
with tiquan “Timaquan” underwood, and nate hughes. I hope to see williamson and walker trade too lol, since we seem to be in that kind of mood.
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by TheTealDeal on Jun 26, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
By the way,
Just saw this on Paul Kuharsky’s AFC South blog.
According to Clayton, Alexander is due base salaries of $460,000 this season and $550,000 in 2010.
I think the salary difference is also playing a part in all this.
Salaries:
Northcutt: 3/4/2007: Signed a four-year, $17 million contract. The deal included a $4.5 million signing bonus. 2009: $2.45 million, 2010: $2.95 million, 2011: $3.95 million, 2012: Free Agent
Alexander: 2009: $460,000, 2010: $550,000, 2011: Free Agent
I know that salary cap is a no issue for this team, and might the salary will go away soon, but Gene just save more then 8 million $, and picked a player who is 25, was a 2round draft choice, and his slary is so low, then even if he don’t match with the expectations, the deal is still in the positive area.
As i said, i like Dennis, but this business is almost a win-win for the jags. Nice move!
by Zoltan from Budapest on Jun 26, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
I like it!
So this is what if feels like to be on the OTHER side of a Shack Harris trade – much better!
Lets hope Alexander can recover mentally from his neck injury, not just physically.
I’m on my phone or I wouldve said this earlier…sorry no computer
On mlive website, there is an article about the new safety. It came out about a week ago. The article has quoted from him saying that he if fully recovered both mentally and physically.
How does this shake up our current roster?
He will make the final 53.
He was a 2nd round pick in 2007 and played very well. Someone way above me posted stars. My favorite was the 6 or so pass breakups along with his over 80 tackles.
He can supposedly play either safety position, according to a lions fan commenting on the article. They were excited about him but felt stacked at the position.
I predict that either him or b willie starts at ss. It all depends on how well he plays ss. Reggie nelson has competition. He should shape up.
To the reader who didn’t know, this guy played limited games in 2008 because of a broken vertebrae in his back.
I’m in awe of Gene Smith and even more excited now. This is another 2nd rounder. He was basically free, northcutt wouldve been cut. Best of luck to both.
-brandon
LateRoundPick.com
Does this mean Harris-bashing has already begun in Detroit?
I guess they can use another WR, but it can’t hurt to be stacked in the secondary.
Yeah
Especially when that was the worst defense in the league last season… if I were Shack I would be keeping all of my defensive pieces.
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-Akrobatik
If you have the worst defense in the league
Maybe it’s not such a bad idea to let pieces go and get new ones.
by MoveThoseChains on Jun 28, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
But Seriously
who would trade their former 2nd round pick who they had for only 2 years, and got injured last uear, and trade him for a 30+yr old Wr? Great move by emperor Gene
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Not bad, not bad
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by Jonathan Loesche on Jun 27, 2009 12:06 PM EDT reply actions
As for Northcutt himself, saying he was the bright spot among the Jaguars WRs is like saying he was the World's Tallest Midget
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