Jags Sign Mike Thomas - 4th Round Pick
by bwfull on Jul 9, 2009 10:43 AM EDT
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Mike Thomas #80 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during mini-camp.
The youth movement was amplified with the trade of Dennis Northcutt, and today, the Jaguars signed a piece of that movement. Jacksonville.com is reporting that Mike Thomas, 4th round WR pick from the University of Arizona, has signed a deal with the Jaguars. Signing details are here. This appears to indicate that through OTAs the coaching staff was satisfied that Thomas' youth was sufficient to allow for the trade of Dennis Northcutt. It is a lot to ask of a rookie to fill both the KR\PR duties. Apart from Jones-Drew and Brian Witherspoon, a second year player out of Stillman College, the Jaguars have lacked true depth and star power at the KR and PR positions. Thomas, listed at 5' 8" and 193 lbs, should allow Jones-Drew to focus solely on RB duties while adding an upgrade in size to the return role as Witherspoon tips the scale at a reported 5' 10" 175 lbs.
Last year Witherspoon led the team in KR with 52, averaging 24 ypr with a long of 51. He had 17 PR, averaging 11.3 ypr with a long of 38. He did not record any scores. Witherspoon was ranked 21st in the NFL in KR average but was not ranked for PR average due to the low number of returns (per Elias Sports Bureau), though his 11.3 was equal to Darren Sproles of the San Diego Chargers. He did set the club’s single-season record for kickoff returns (52) and kickoff return yards (1,250).
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i think i read that witherspoon set a franchise record for KR yards
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by Surteal on Jul 9, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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Per Jaguars.com “Rookie free agent Brian Witherspoon set the club’s single-season record for kickoff returns (52) and kickoff return yards (1,250).”
Good call.
In case you missed it, this is a nice interview from earlier this year: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/182292-getting-personal-with-brian-witherspoon/page/2 with BW.
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by bwfull on Jul 9, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That just means the other team scored a lot of touchdowns
by Blair72 on Jul 9, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly what I thought.
And upon hearing that he didn’t qualify for enough returns on the PR stats, I was reminded we didn’t stop people enough. ;)
The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.
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by bwfull on Jul 9, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Good news! Thanks!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jul 9, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just read--its 4 years
that shows faith
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by Surteal on Jul 9, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They also released
Safety Calvin Lowery. Part of the reason I mention that is because I was just thinking yesterday that he was going to be the next guy cut when the next draft pick was signed.
by Ewdtrey on Jul 9, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I just saw your post, and went back to jaguars.com. Thanks for mentioning it!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jul 9, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whooooppppeeeeee… a rookie signing…. I’m going to celebrate by taking a nap!… It’s the rain, seriously.
Sean Jax Beach Bum
by cuffs007 on Jul 9, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm just glad they're reeling them in.
Ooops, ended it with a preposition!
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by JvilleJag2 on Jul 9, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet.
Let’s take a bet, who’s the next one to sign?
I’ll go out on a limb and take Eben Britton.
by Kbot on Jul 10, 2009 2:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about Underwood as well.
Between Britton, Underwood, and Jennings, I decided on Britton because 2nd rounders are also slotted, and he hardly seems like the type to want to wait…and I flipped a coin in my head.
by Kbot on Jul 11, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knighton
I think Knighton will be the next one to sign and then Jennings will sign after him.
by Kenzster on Jul 10, 2009 8:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
def one of
the receivers, then knighton, then britton, then monroe, or possably monroe then britton, i think that would probably be smarter
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by esierra44 on Jul 10, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eben Britton +1 -me
Tiquan Underwood +1 -Ewdtrey
Terrance Knighton +1 -Kenzster
Receivers +1 -esierra44
by Kbot on Jul 11, 2009 1:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a reciever will sign next
Probably Jarret Dilliard but also it could be Underwood, but i’d think Jarrett. After them it should be Jennings, Knighton, Britton, Monroe
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by TheTealDeal on Jul 11, 2009 10:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With Coxs signing probably before Knighton
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by TheTealDeal on Jul 11, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feels good to be correct
I’m crossing my fingers for underwood to sign next
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by TheTealDeal on Jul 18, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
An explantion
Teams usually sign there hotter/sexier picks first, so the public can see them in action. Then they’ll see the other positions, then the first round pick.
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by TheTealDeal on Jul 19, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What you said doesn't make any sense...
The Public to see them in action?
You mean during training camp? Because it doesn’t matter when a player signs as long as he does so before camp. If Underwood signs today, and Monroe signs 5 days later, the “public” still sees them on the first day of training camp.
Teams usually get their first round pick signed last, but not always (The more frugal teams wait to sign their 1st rounders).
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by silencecs on Jul 23, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What i mean is showing them off to the public while usually then they go on
with the harder negotiations for their first round pick.
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by TheTealDeal on Jul 23, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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