2012 NFL Free Agency: Vincent Jackson Should Be Available
by Alfie Crow on Feb 21, 2012 2:00 PM EST
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The Jacksonville Jaguars appear to be big players in the 2012 NFL free agency period and one of the positions they'll be looking to fill is the wide receiver position. There should be a handful of good receivers available on the market for the Jaguars to take a look at. One of those players could be San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
I asked John Gennaro of Bolts From The Blue about Jackson. Hit the jump to see what he had to say.
Pros: Jackson has the body of a Tight End and the speed of a Wide Receiver. He takes contact well and can catch the ball at any position (above his head, at his chest, by his waist, etc.). One of the hardest workers on the team since being drafted. An excellent run-blocker.
Cons: He's fast, but lacks some quickness (as would any 6'5" WR), because of this he struggles against the top-tier CBs around the league. Despite his size, he's not great at jump balls. Had a few run-ins with the law a while back, but it seems like he's matured and put those issues behind him. He's the #2 target in the Chargers offense with Antonio Gates in there, and has struggled with double-teams when Gates is out.
Because he's not rel quick, most of Jackson's catches come 10 yards or deeper. He'll be a fit with a QB that has a good offensive line, a strong arm and at least one short-field threat (a Tight End or slot WR).
I asked John why the Chargers might not bring back Jackson, who seems to be a big piece of their offense.
There are two reasons that Jackson probably won't be back on the Chargers in 2012. Both are dealing with his price tag. First, the Chargers front office believes that they could plug in any two "good' WRs and get similar output from their offense as a whole. That comes from a great belief in Gates, Rivers and the running game (and also seeing Tom Brady and Peyton Manning succeeding with subpar receiving groups in the past). Second, if the Chargers are going to turn the team around and make the playoffs they're going to need to add to their defense (with a pass-rusher) and their offensive line. They can't afford to be spending tons of money on Jackson when they have other holes that need to be filled and a limited amount of salary cap space to fill them.
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I have no problem with him on the field
the ONLY thing that concerns me is where he is on the league’s policy for repeat offenders. I get that people can change given new surroundings and have no problem with that and do not want to go with the tired “Not a Gene Guy” crap, (by that, I mean dismiss solely because of at least 1 blemish) but it’s gonna take a lot of due diligence to see if his issues were simply wrong place wrong time, or something else.
Personally, I’m getting the idea that the Jaguars will set their sights on Stevie Jackson or Marques Colston and a Harry Douglas type.
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I don't think you took me seriously. If you want it unbanned, email an admin. But, for now, your Stampede Blue privileges are done.
I know
We get Stevie Jackson, we get a drunken showboat! Jackpot.
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it’s gonna take a lot of due diligence to see if his issues were simply wrong place wrong time, or something else.
They weren’t. He was an immature headcase. Want to guess what straightened him out? (Hint: It was a woman)
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
Richard Wade - "I feel like me from four years ago would punch present me in the face. I like to think that's because I've grown as a person."
by John Gennaro on Feb 22, 2012 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Please, Please
stop with the Manningham talk. He made one big catch. That’s it.
idk if you remember
but he was a future free agent BEFORE the superbowl too. plenty of people already speculated on the possibility of acquiring manningham. chill bro
No thanks
Takes plays off, horrible with the media, prior substance abuse issues, MEGA contract.
…Pass
I think if we pursue him he'll come here
all he wants to do is get signed long term.
Can't stand the truth?
VJ has talked extensively
about getting paid but also being with a really good QB. They’re equally important to him.
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
Richard Wade - "I feel like me from four years ago would punch present me in the face. I like to think that's because I've grown as a person."
by John Gennaro on Feb 22, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely could be a strong possibility
Add clauses in his contract for off the field behavior, as in if he has another alcoholic incidence and is suspended by the league, the team can be protected financially. He could be like when Jared Allen went to the Vikings and he’s been an Excellent addition thus far
by Jags85 on Feb 21, 2012 2:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Add clauses in his contract for off the field behavior, as in if he has another alcoholic incidence and is suspended by the league, the team can be protected financially.
That’s not allowed under the CBA.
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Richard Wade - "I feel like me from four years ago would punch present me in the face. I like to think that's because I've grown as a person."
by John Gennaro on Feb 22, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Nice!
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by Conservative on Feb 21, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
Colston has had like 20 knee surgeries.
I like V Jax / Stevie more
by SexonvilleShaguars on Feb 21, 2012 3:31 PM EST up reply actions
from this ESPN article:
The main question heading into 2011 concerns Colston’s health. The big wideout had microfracture surgery performed on his right knee in May and also had a procedure done to his wrist this offseason. As far as recovery and rehab goes, Colston is no stranger to the grind, as he endured microfracture surgery on his left knee in 2009. He has now had three knee surgeries in the past 12 months.
and those are the ones that were reported.
Granted, he did well this past season even after the injuries, but he also had an experienced Drew Brees slinging to him. Where will he be in 2-3 years when Gabbert starts to step up let alone this upcoming season?
by SexonvilleShaguars on Feb 21, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
Sooo..
basically your assuming that he has had many more knee procedures that went un reported? thats something..
And on the last question, your pretty much saying that he is a Drew Brees product and not that good a WR, if thats how you feel you can just say that, you don’t have to make up knee surgeries.
by Sylvester.The.Jaguar.fan on Feb 21, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not huge on Vincent Jackson
I feel like he is definitely pretty good, but I have an uneasy feeling he might ask for a large sum of money and not put up the numbers to match. I would be happy with just drafting our own WR early and signing Colston and seeing where that takes us.
Boom
by Matthew Grossberg on Feb 21, 2012 3:25 PM EST reply actions
good player to many negatives for me though
takes entire games off, one dui from a year long suspension, diva personality in the locker room, bad with media, has had philip rivers throwing to him which could have made him look a tad bit better than he actually is
mix that with a huge contract id pass on him, stevie johnson is a better option if you want a tope end free agent IMO, he might have a few headaches hear and there but he will come to play every game
Cold Blooded
He's actually great with the media
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Richard Wade - "I feel like me from four years ago would punch present me in the face. I like to think that's because I've grown as a person."
by John Gennaro on Feb 22, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
We keep debating the pros and cons of all these FA receivers
Honestly I don’t care if they have off the field issues, are a diva or may not be as talented as another receiver. Their going to be better then what we got now
"I don't know what we're yelling about. "
I will obviously take him
but Stevie Johnson and Bowe and Colston are definitely preferable in my opinion.
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
Twitter: @JWGreenbaum
just think of this
Our 2012 WR corps
1 Vincent Jackson
2 Alston Jeffery
3 Mike Thomas
4 Ceil Shorts
5 Taylor Price
6 Jarret Dillard
thats a AFC South Championship winning offence
Is Alshon a little too high for #7, isn't he?
by Jags85 on Feb 21, 2012 7:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
the new word going around
is Jeffery is aroun 220 now and running a 4.5
Obviously all speculation and rumors but if that is true he will be back in the early to mid first round
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
Twitter: @JWGreenbaum
by Jagsrok9008 on Feb 21, 2012 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
That might be the slowest WR group in the league
I like Vincent Jackson, and I like Alshon Jeffery, but neither is quick. Mike Thomas certainly isn’t. If they picked up V Jax in FA, I would much prefer a small, quick receiver like Kendall Wright.
Speed kills, and the Jags do not have it on their roster right now.
vjax
would solve alot of problems for us.
by tellitlikeitistc on Feb 21, 2012 8:10 PM EST reply actions
So would Mario Williams lol
They’d both be a great addition, especially if VJax continues to put any issues behind
by Jags85 on Feb 21, 2012 8:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Na bro
We add Stevie Johnson and Manningham in Free agency ……We add Mario Williams and draft Quinton Coples …… that would be nasty because that’s speed , strength and quickness from both sides of the ball …………. that would make us a team to be feared . V Jax is good but he is too much trouble off the field
L F J
Hell Yeah,
But replace Coples with Ingram, Coples is dropping and Ingram is raising up in stock, I have seen both play, and Coples IMO isnt as good, I mean afterall Coples plays in the ACC, and wasnt as good his senior year, Ingram has played by himself basically all his college carrer, and has been a beast, Coples was good, with another guy on the other side, when that guy was gone? Coples dropped off quite a bit. But other then that, I think you idea for our off season is right on point, AND EXACTLY WHAT WE SHOULD DO
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