Show Who The Money?

by Jagfan89 on Feb 13, 2012 9:19 AM EST

In a recent report from Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer the Philadelphia Eagles plan to franchise disgruntled wide receiver DeSean Jackson. While this may not come as surprise to some, what it does is eliminate another potential target for the Jaguars. The removal of top flight wide receivers from the free agent pool could become a concerning trend for Jaguars fans desperately in search of someone with play making ability.

With many other teams such as the Bears, Broncos,Patriots, Rams, Browns, and Redskins also in search of legitimate number one receivers it is going to get harder and harder to land the guy we want. Hopefully the appeal of a growing team, the lack of state income tax, great weather and our new black uniforms is enough to convince these guys to join last years bunch in sunny Jacksonville. That said we may have to brace ourselves with the possibility of Stevie Johnson and Vincent Jackson joining DeSean and staying with their current teams. If that happens, what in the world do we do next?

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It was mentioned that they would consider trading Desean...

wonder what they would want?

by muddyballs on Feb 13, 2012 9:26 AM EST reply actions

I would, at least, ask to find out what they're thinking.

by muddyballs on Feb 13, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions

gonna be too much

I can tell you that.

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 13, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions

+1

by CheapSeat on Feb 13, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions

I would almost Guarantee they'd want our #7 pick considering he was a 2nd Rd. pick and still very young

And on top of that we’d have to pay him most likely a Big contract……no thanks

by Jags85 on Feb 13, 2012 11:13 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Deji?

by Jagfan89 on Feb 13, 2012 9:28 AM EST reply actions

Pretty sure they would be looking for draft pick.

by muddyballs on Feb 13, 2012 9:34 AM EST up reply actions

Let's see

Jaguars need to upgrade every spot of their WR group. SO if the #1 spot is not upgraded this year, it is not a lost FA. Manningham could be brought in as an excellent #2 WR. Truthfully, let us not forge Colston and Meachem. Both are talented players, and I doubt NOLA brings both guys back.

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 13, 2012 9:59 AM EST reply actions

I'll take the Colston Meachum combo, please

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by Jagtastic on Feb 13, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, no thanks on Manningham. I like the others, though.

If you watched the Super Bowl, Cris Collingsworth did a great job pointing out Manningham’s historical tendency to fade his deep routes out of bounds and they showed numerous examples of touchdowns he’d missed because of this pattern.

Can this be coached out? maybe, but I want a WR that helps the young QB out more than forces him to make perfect throws like Eli made on the fantastic Manningham catch.

by Sourwine on Feb 13, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

You can find flaws in just about any WR

manningham is definitely not a #1 guy who should get a load of money, but I know that he is a very serviceable WR who could do wonders in the #2 spot. I happen to live in NY so I see him 16 sundays a year, and he can be very good. Throw in Jerry Sullivan to coach him a bit and he can really be a great pickup for this team

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 13, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

Oh, I totally agree you can find flaws in any WR, but as a veteran I can’t imagine that they haven’t tried to coach that out of him yet. I can just imagine Tom Coughlin’s thoughts on his ‘callous disregard’ for the reception. ;)

If we had a more experienced QB, I’d love Manningham as a #2. If that makes sense.

by Sourwine on Feb 13, 2012 11:03 AM EST up reply actions

I say bolster the defense in FA!

Go after Mario Williams and a corner. Then trade back in the draft and land a young and deadly receiver core to grow with Gabbert. For example, Kendall Wright, Criner, and Joe Adams.

by True Jag on Feb 13, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions

Would love to get Johnson, however, I don't see Buffalo letting him go...

The same is true of D. Bowe.

by muddyballs on Feb 13, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions

We. Must. Get. Colston.

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by TheTealDeal on Feb 13, 2012 10:34 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Not so sure

I love Colston’s game, but just don’t know how great he would be if relied upon as heavily as the Jags would need to rely on him. It’s not just the slower speed of his, but I just can’t help but wonder if being part of such a prolific offense bolster’s Colston’s stats more than we realize. I mean, Torry Holt was a 1,300+ yds/season guy (6 straight seasons after rookie year), and as the team lost its other weapons, he faded and faded. 2012 Colston might not be 2004 Torry Holt, but you get the point. I think I would target Stevie Johnson of the lot of guys mentioned (Jaxes are boneheads) and maybe Meachum. Colston will also cost a ton of $$. If we are not elated with who we can sign at the right price, I think we should either pass or structure deal to make it less penalizing if we want to get out of the deal after a year or two.

by Dan.The.Man. on Feb 13, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

(Jaxes are boneheads)

But Johnson isn’t? You are talking about the guy who has a history or saying stupid things and dropping passes. in 2010 he blaimed God for dropping a game winning pass. This last season he cost his team the game playing the Jets by getting a stupid 15 yard penalty for mocking Burress and then doing the crashing jet. Johnsons might be the biggest headcase of them all.

by Jagjesse on Feb 13, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Stevie Johnson’s celebration penalty came before halftime. How in the world did that “cost them the game”?

Let’s reel back here on the hyperbole.

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by Alfie Crow on Feb 13, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions

Immature vs Bonehead

Firstly, I don’t know that Stevie will cost what the Jaxes would cost. Also, the boneheadery of the Jaxes FAR OUTWEIGHS the immaturity of Stevie on the field. In regards to the Jet game, it wasn’t even for making fun of Plax that he got the penalty (thanks, talking heads!); he fell down as he was going to the side lines (granted, with his arms out like a Jet), and went to the ground. Falling to the ground is considered excessive celebrating.
The blaming God for a dropped pass is one of the funniest things of all time, as God always gets the praise from athletes, but never any blame.
I would like to think that these sort of actions are more immaturity (that can be recognized and outgrown) than boneheadery (like pleading guilty to multiple DUIs).
Also, he is three years younger than VJax, Marques; same age as DJax, who is easily the biggest bonehead of the lot of them.

by Dan.The.Man. on Feb 13, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions

Also, Laurent Robinson anyone?

The guy broke out last year and I think he has a lot of potential. Has really good speed and solid size. Any takers?

by Adam Bealyer on Feb 13, 2012 10:42 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

Colston and Robinson

would be a pretty deadly combo

by kterr on Feb 13, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

No, thanks on Robinson.

A guy who’s been cut by 3 teams, one of which was the Rams (who are as bad at receiver as we are), doesn’t really work for me as the answer.

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by JPQ! on Feb 13, 2012 10:57 AM EST up reply actions

His game has evolved since then.

Im forced to watch a lot of Cowboys games and I can tell you with all honestly that the guy can play. Id take him.

by JagSoldier on Feb 13, 2012 12:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Dude, I watched him with Rams a lot...

and he would’ve had to evolve into a whole new person to become good. Sorry, I don’t buy it.

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by JPQ! on Feb 13, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

Shad may have to throw in his Yacht to sweeten the deal to get the Right WR

he KHAN do it!

by Jags85 on Feb 13, 2012 10:49 AM EST via mobile reply actions

If he’s throwing in the yacht, use it to keep Mario Williams’ cost down.

by Sourwine on Feb 13, 2012 11:04 AM EST up reply actions

Hey whatever gets the deal done

by Jags85 on Feb 13, 2012 11:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

I never really thought D. Jackson was going to be a real target by Gene, it does however, hurt and limit the FA market for WR's

But I’ll admit the Twitter fight between him and Scobee for the #10 jersey would probably be Hilarious

by Jags85 on Feb 13, 2012 11:02 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Not sure about Colston.

Colston has never truly impressed me and I’m concerned that without Breese delivering him the ball, he would simply fade into WR obscurity.

I’m still of the belief that Bowe and Manningham would be the best new package.

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by arthardie on Feb 13, 2012 11:26 AM EST reply actions

I would probably still take Colston over Bowe

You do have a legitimate concern with how Colston will fair w/out Brees, but I think Colston has been more consistent than Bowe. I like Bowe, but he’s always seemed to have struggles catching the ball, or inconsistencies. But honestly I’ll take either one of them

by Jags85 on Feb 13, 2012 11:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Not sure about Colston.

Colston might be a product of the system he plays in with Breese.

I also like Bowe and Manningham together.

by Jagjesse on Feb 13, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

Me too,

Bowe has been successful with mediocre QB play.

by JagSoldier on Feb 13, 2012 12:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

kind of a moot point if he's tagged

but DJax is the guy whom the players on his own team kicked out of the huddle.
doesn’t sound very Gene Smith-like to me.
sounds a lot more Jerry Porter-ish, and we know how that turned out.

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by unhipcat on Feb 13, 2012 12:32 PM EST reply actions