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Really? A mullet? I think he should get cut just for that.
If you haven't seen the practice video today you need to watch it. He roasts Bob Allen during the interview. Funny stuff.
Still got a couple more preseason games to go, but right now DA looks like he's on the roster.
BTW, LZ said in his blog that Jacobey J. may not make the roster if he doesn't pick it up in the balance of preseason. He really needs to hang onto the ball. I dunno, would they really cut last years 3rd round pick this soon ?
Still got a couple more preseason games to go, but right now DA looks like he's on the roster.
BTW, LZ said in his blog that Jacobey J. may not make the roster if he doesn't pick it up in the balance of preseason. He really needs to hang onto the ball. I dunno, would they really cut last years 3rd round pick this soon ?
I agree.I don't think it's really come down to that just yet, but it very well could. My whole belief is that he's a guy with tremendous athletic ability and upside. We drafted him out of Lane College, knowing he wasn't polished yet and that he would take some time to become an NFL receiver.
Sure he's been here a year now but I would definitely give him at least this upcoming season and even some of next offseason. I think by year 3 he will have really improved and I hope that's the thought kind of when we selected him in the 3rd round.
He does have to hang onto the football, and if he commits some costly turnovers during the year, he may be closer to his way out... but there is no way i cut him for the likes of Carter, McCoy, Jenkins, etc. At worst I would put Anderson ahead of him on the depth chart and have JJ at 5. The others offer no more upside at the #5 spot than Jacoby does so it would be a horrible decision.
The only other thing I can think of is if he's been a bad teammate in the locker room, doesn't practice hard, talks back to the coaches, and/or is being a bad citizen... but I don't think that's the case.
I don't think it's really come down to that just yet, but it very well could. My whole belief is that he's a guy with tremendous athletic ability and upside. We drafted him out of Lane College, knowing he wasn't polished yet and that he would take some time to become an NFL receiver.
Sure he's been here a year now but I would definitely give him at least this upcoming season and even some of next offseason. I think by year 3 he will have really improved and I hope that's the thought kind of when we selected him in the 3rd round.
He does have to hang onto the football, and if he commits some costly turnovers during the year, he may be closer to his way out... but there is no way i cut him for the likes of Carter, McCoy, Jenkins, etc. At worst I would put Anderson ahead of him on the depth chart and have JJ at 5. The others offer no more upside at the #5 spot than Jacoby does so it would be a horrible decision.
The only other thing I can think of is if he's been a bad teammate in the locker room, doesn't practice hard, talks back to the coaches, and/or is being a bad citizen... but I don't think that's the case.
I would be shocked if Jacoby Jones got cut after only one year, part of which was spent injured.
That's what I'd tend to think, and since he came out of a very small college
Kubiak surely had to discount his expectations of JJs early progress given that
small school background.
The only thing is LZ usually has a pretty dang good handle on things and therefor I'm inclined to pay attention to what he says.
The practice squad eligibility is interesting. Was Jacoby not on the roster for 9 games or whatever the minimum was? If Jones continues to run with the football held extended out from his body, he will not be our punt returner this year. Turnovers absolutely killed us last year (though it was arguably more our failure to cause them then our propensity to give it away), and the coaches will not stand for it. They have stated repeatedly that this is something they've been going over, that they've told him before, etc. He was one of the few players Kubiak called out by name (number actually) after the game.Originally Posted by nunusguy
Still got a couple more preseason games to go, but right now DA looks like he's on the roster.
BTW, LZ said in his blog that Jacobey J. may not make the roster if he doesn't pick it up in the balance of preseason. He really needs to hang onto the ball. I dunno, would they really cut last years 3rd round pick this soon ?
This is more about Jacoby than Anderson (who I agree has an awful haircut).
The practice squad eligibility is interesting. Was Jacoby not on the roster for 9 games or whatever the minimum was? If Jones continues to run with the football held extended out from his body, he will not be our punt returner this year. Turnovers absolutely killed us last year (though it was arguably more our failure to cause them then our propensity to give it away), and the coaches will not stand for it. They have stated repeatedly that this is something they've been going over, that they've told him before, etc. He was one of the few players Kubiak called out by name (number actually) after the game.
There is no value in a punt returner who can't hold on to the ball. I don't care how many great moves you make. If you can't hold the ball properly, or if you can't tell when to call a fair catch and just wait for the next series, then you won't have a job as an NFL punt returner for long.
That being said, I do agree that he is a better option for 5 than any of the other guys. But he is no lock to be our punt returner. Just as an example, Steve Slaton showed that he is taking his job with the rock very seriously, in several cases sacrificing a chance to get fancy and gain a few more yards. If Slaton can continue to show that he will hold on to the freakin' ball, than Kubes & Co will start him at PR of Jones. And I for one would be fine with it.
Agreed.I don't think he's eligible for the PS, and even if he was, he wouldn't last very long. He'd be signed to another team in no time.......can't put guys like that on the practice squad.
Really how can anybody knock the mullet.........it's fing AWESOME.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlgZPBvEcXw
David Anderson > than the Boz
I don't think he's eligible for the PS, and even if he was, he wouldn't last very long. He'd be signed to another team in no time.......can't put guys like that on the practice squad.
I keep Anderson over Jacoby without hesitation at this point.
Me too .... I think Anderson is damn near a lock to make the final 53 with the way he has played so far . JJ has lost ground to the point I wonder if he even makes the team , Kubiak doesnt take to people putting the ball on the ground . Its pretty important for JJ to have good practice and games the next two weeks . M.Simmons (#13) looked real good tonight as did Harry Williams on coverage teams .
Anderson can also return punts. At least he did for a few times last season I believe.
He kind of reminds me of Owen Daniels except he's quicker and faster. He's not afraid of contact it seems and is a physical wide receiver.
He was a seventh round draft pick a couple of years ago. I think Colston was still available but I could be wrong.
He was a seventh round draft pick a couple of years ago. I think Colston was still available but I could be wrong.
I keep Anderson over Jacoby without hesitation at this point.
I think Smithiak keeps them both. I'd say the only hesitation is weather or not to keep Williams as a 6th.
if my numbers are right:
3 QB's
5 RB's
3 TE's
9 OL's
6 WR's
3 ST's
8 DL's
6 LB's
8 DB's
I think that's only 51 so I could see them keeping 6 so they can "develop" Jones.
I think Smithiak keeps them both. I'd say the only hesitation is weather or not to keep Williams as a 6th.
if my numbers are right:
3 QB's
5 RB's
3 TE's
9 OL's
6 WR's
3 ST's
8 DL's
6 LB's
8 DB's
I think that's only 51 so I could see them keeping 6 so they can "develop" Jones.
David Anderson is a testament to our WRs coach Larry Kirksey's ability to develop players. He's improved every year since he's been with the team. As has Kevin Walter, plus he made Andre Davis who was bouncing around the league into a legitimate playmaker.
He's an unsung hero to this franchise, last year was his first year here. When he came in we didn't know if we'd have a viable option next to AJ, now we're wondering whether we should keep 5 or 6 WRs because we've got so many options.