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Witch Receiver should we get in free agency?



Here's a list of receivers in this year free agency. not worrying about who will get resigned to there team. i just want ya'll to comment and tell me what you think?

Vincent Jackson (SD) - Partially due to his actions and injuries in the past, the Chargers have been reluctant to sign Vincent Jackson to a long-term extension. However, after a third 1000-yard season with the Chargers, GM AJ Smith and Head Coach Norv Turner have expressed interest in keeping Jackson in San Diego for the long haul. If the Chargers don't have him locked up prior to the start of free agency, he may very easily leave on a tempting offer elsewhere.

Wes Welker (NE) - Welker has averaged 111 receptions and 1221 yards over the last 5 seasons, since joining New England. It's safe to call Welker the best slot receiver in the league and one of the most valuable pieces to the Patriots' offense. During Super Bowl week he brushed off questions regarding his impending free agency, but it's a foregone conclusion that he'll remain in Foxborough.

Reggie Wayne (IND) - After missing the 1000-yard mark for the first time since 2003, Wayne finds himself a free agent. All of the talk out of Indy has been on Peyton Manning and his costly option The Colts have been an organization takes care of their own over the last decade, but for a team expected to enter rebuilding, it'll be interesting to see if that philosophy changes for in the transition. Many expect Wayne to be playing elsewhere next season.

DeSean Jackson (PHI) - Jackson is a great weapon for the Eagles offense that relies upon big plays. Unfortunately, Jackson's ego and sense of self-worth appears to have created a rift in negotiations thus far. Jackson will probably want to be paid as a top wide receiver, which he may not get from the organization after some his comments and actions of several months ago. To be fair, his play doesn't warrant it either.

Dwayne Bowe (KC) - One subpar season aside, Dwayne Bowe has emerged into the number one receiver the offense needs. He's a big body and a good route runner with a large catching radius. His most impressive attribute is his body of work around the goal line. He's a complete mismatch with the fade, slant, and back shoulder passes and has shown the propensity to make the acrobatic catches on numerous occasions. If he can't be re-signed prior to free agency, he's probably the frontrunner ahead of Brandon Carr for the franchise tag.

Marques Colston (NO) - When healthy, Colston is a match-up nightmare for any corner. He's an incredibly physical, sure-handed receiver and a polished route runner. When he's available, he brings another dimension to the Saints offense that none of their other talented weapons possess. Though Brees has proven capable of running the offense without him, they're even more dangerous with him. He'll most likely remain with the Saints.

Steve Johnson (BUF) - Still working on his meager rookie salary, Johnson figures to be a big part of the Bills' long term plans. On a team with few superstars, the Bills can afford to lock up Johnson long term and maintain an effective passing attack. Though the sides don't appear to have begun extension talks, the Bills also have the option of using the franchise tag on him if they can't reach a deal before free agency.

Brandon Lloyd (STL) - Lloyd quickly established himself as the Rams' top receiver after a trade landed him in St. Louis midway through the year. His explosive downfield ability and large catching radius make him a legitimate target to help Sam Bradford. The Rams will make a strong play to retain him and Lloyd has expressed interest in playing for coach Jeff Fisher.

Robert Meachem (NO) - Meachem is one of the younger receivers that could be a nice pick-up for an offense with a larger workload to offer. He's a good downfield threat and has nice instincts in the red zone. For a team with Drew Brees, Marques Colston, and Carl Nicks as free agents, the organization has some work to do to bring back all of their key guys.

Mario Manningham (NYG) - With Manningham behind breakout star Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks, the Giants have found a nice threesome. Though the Giants have done a great job of developing players at the position, they would like to see some continuity for Manning. Unfortunately for them, other teams may look to give Manningham a promotion into the starting lineup and a bigger contract that goes along with it.

Laurent Robinson (DAL) - After spending some time in Atlanta, St. Louis, and San Diego, it didn't take Robinson a lot of time to find chemistry with Tony Romo in Dallas in his fifth year as a pro. He exploded on the scene replacing and playing behind Dez Bryant and Miles Austin in the lineup at various points throughout the season, accumulating 858 yards and 11 touchdowns in 14 games. Though Robinson has reaffirmed that he wants to remain in Dallas, it may be hard for the Cowboys to pay him as a third receiver if he receives serious attention on the open market.

Mike Wallace (PIT) - Restricted - No receiver in the league forces safeties back like Wallace. His deep speed is second to none on the perimeter and he capitalizes on it with the ability to run those vertical routes proficiently. He's improving in other areas of his game and is an extremely valuable piece to the Steelers' offense. Keep in mind the highest Restricted tender would only net the Steelers a first round pick, which Wallace is certainly worth.

The Rest:
Early Doucet (ARZ)
Harry Douglas (ATL)
Eric Weems (ATL)
Ruvell Martin (BUF)
Roscoe Parrish (BUF)
Legedu Naanee (CAR)
Roy Williams (CHI)
Andre Caldwell (CIN)
Jerome Simpson (CIN)
Eddie Royal (DEN)
Rashied Davis (DET)
Maurice Stovall (DET)
Braylon Edwards (FA)
Bryant Johnson (HOU)
Pierre Garcon (IND)
Anthony Gonzalez (IND)
Jerheme Urban (KC)
Devin Aromashodu (MIN)
Bernard Berrian (MIN)
Greg Camarillo (MIN)
Deion Branch (NE)
Matt Slater (NE)
Courtney Roby (NO)
Domenik Hixon (NYG)
Devin Thomas (NYG)
Plaxico Burress (NYJ)
TJ Houshmandzadeh (OAK)
Derek Hagan (OAK)
Chaz Schilens (OAK)
Steve Smith (PHI)
Jerricho Cotchery (PIT)
Patrick Crayton (SD)
Ted Ginn (SF)
Josh Morgan (SF)
Mark Clayton (STL)
Mike Sims-Walker (STL)
Micheal Spurlock (TB)
Donnie Avery (TEN)
Kevin Curtis (TEN)
Lavelle Hawkins (TEN)
David Anderson (WAS)
Donte' Stallworth (WAS)
Stephen Williams (ARZ) - Exclusive Rights
Jordan Norwood (CLE) - Exclusive Rights
Jesse Holley (DAL) - Exclusive Rights
Kevin Ogletree (DAL) - Restricted
Stefan Logan (DET) - Restricted
Matt Willis (DEN) - Restricted
Danny Amendola (STL) - Restricted
Dominique Curry (STL) - Exclusive Rights
Preston Parker (TB) - Exclusive Rights

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I want the two Saint's WRs

and Steve Smith from PHI

Can't stand the truth?

by Aristotle45 on Feb 19, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions  

Not trying to be an ass

but it should be which, not witch in the title. Other than that, I really think we need to come out of FA with at least two WRs. If we can’t get a true number 1, then we need 3. I think either Bowe and Meachem/Manningham or Colston and Manningham would be nice. I would even take Manningham, Meachem, and Douglas. I think that would be a great group to bring in.

by Dwalk1217 on Feb 19, 2012 4:53 PM EST reply actions  

just sayin

why would we want number three wide recievers on this team, bringing Meachem, douglas, and manningham will not help in my opinion.

Go Jags Go Magic

by fan7 on Feb 19, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

meachem can be a #1

Manningham could be a #2 and even Douglas who is likely a #3 WR is better than just about every WR on this team. Explain how they do not help out.

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 19, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I feel like Douglas is redundant on this team.

We already have a few guys who can play well out of the slot. M80 definitely can, and Shorts and Dillard could fill the role as long as their not the focus of the defense. Manningham and Meachem would be a solid pickup, but I see one young (25-27 yo) FA and a rookie as the likely route.

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by Brian Levenson on Feb 20, 2012 12:14 AM EST up reply actions  

I do think Douglas is better than the guys we have even if he is redudndant

and I am not sure getting him manningham and Meachem does not help the team as was claimed

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 20, 2012 8:56 AM EST up reply actions  

Meachem is not a number one WR

Meachem is not a number one on any team, Manningham is a two but I think we can do better and douglas is a slot reciever which we dont need. We need a real number one reciever like Colston, V Jax, Bowe, Johnson and then after the Jags get the number one reciever, the jags could draft a WR like Kendall Wright or pick up a number two like Laurent Robinson

Go Jags Go Magic

by fan7 on Feb 20, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

explain why meachem can't be a #1 WR

yes, he was on a team plying behind Colston and was playing wh a QB who like spreading the ball around, but he has the talent and ability to be #1

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 20, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions  

its all about adding quality players

I’d rather have the three of them than just Colston.

by Dwalk1217 on Feb 19, 2012 11:18 PM EST up reply actions  

adding quality players is important

And I’d rather have Colston and Johnson rather that those three wide recievers A

Go Jags Go Magic

by fan7 on Feb 20, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions  

My Choice

Vincent Jackson with either Laurent Robinson/Robert Meacham/Mario Manningham.

Ideally in FA I would like Mario Williams/Vincent Jackson/Brandon Carr.
That way we would be able to take BAP in draft or maybe trade down and get extra picks.
We must re-sign Lowery and Scobee

by jagswinbig on Feb 19, 2012 5:39 PM EST reply actions  

why do you want Laurent? I know we’ve all heard of him, but he’s never caught more than 54 passes and before this last year, he never received more than 437 in receiving yards?

by kgist86 on Feb 20, 2012 8:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Another thread to beat this issue to death

The discussion has been had, and at this point just wait and see what happens.

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by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 19, 2012 7:35 PM EST reply actions  

WR

Vincent Jackson and D Bowe are what were hoping for. 1 of them
The easiest to get is probably Stevie Johnson because he just wants money.
Last resort MEachem+ Harry Douglas
Colston as the sleeper.

by childintime12 on Feb 19, 2012 8:23 PM EST reply actions  

Witch receiver you ask?

I want a receiver who’s a project, like the “Blaire White Witch Project”. lol

by dan073eb on Feb 19, 2012 9:31 PM EST reply actions  

I kind of prefer "witch".

There’s been a spell on our wide receiver corps for years.

by ruffdaddy on Feb 19, 2012 9:50 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Heres some good and quick info:

I ignored each of these players rookie seasons to be fair to the first couple players, but heres the average rec/yards/td’s by each player through their career

Colston 76 rec/ 1040 yards/ 8 td’s
Bowe 72 rec/ 983 yards/ 7-8 td’s
Manningham 52 rec/ 763 yards/ 6 td’s
Vincent Jackson: 45 rec/782 yards/ 6-7 td’s
Meachem 43 rec/ 660 yards/ 6/7 td’s
Mike Thomas only has 3 years, so i had to use all 3 BUT 53 rec/ 562 yards/ 3 td’s a year

I personally would like to pick up any combo of Colston/Bowe and Manningham/Meachem

A wild card is Stevie Johnson, he’s had 2 dynamite years in Buffalo, he just didnt have a good start to his career for the first two seasons

by kgist86 on Feb 20, 2012 8:29 AM EST reply actions  

I would be down for L. Robinson, M. Coltson, and H. Douglas....

Maybe we can get lucky with Ted Ginn for cheap also…we’ve seen his impact on the game if he’s not playing cough, cough, Kyle Williams LOL

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by T.Holmes on Feb 20, 2012 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

Ted Ginn

is the same way as Kyle Williams. You just don’t hear about it as much because he didn’t do it in the playoffs.

by Ewdtrey on Feb 20, 2012 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

You know what I want?

I want all of this to be over so everybody can stop talking about who they want.

by kjones407 on Feb 20, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

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