Walter 40 Time?

[Vinny]

As it stands, Jones could struggle to be more than the club's No. 4 receiver behind starters Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter and highly paid No. 3 receiver André Davis. A source close to the club says Jones hasn't matured quite as quickly as the team had hoped. That said, Jones has flashed impressive talent in his brief NFL career, and he could develop into a game-breaker on special teams in the interim as his all-around game develops.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/AFC/AFC+South/Houston/WWHI/2008/wwhi071808.htm

Right now Jones is closer to Dante Hall (excellent return man but not a very good wr) than Derrick Mason (late round punt returner type that went on to become a very credible wr)....but he is still super early in his career.

 

[b0ng]

I remember the quote....if the quote is no longer up that's not on me . apparently, hard head, someone with in the organization is quoting it too. Kubiak
said it not me.

Of course. It's easy to just spout off with stuff and then say "you go find it". Just saying.

But this isn't the time for petty arguments.

Jones is basically a glorified punt returner who hasn't broken one all the way yet. I think his receiving skills are probably going to improve since he's so young.

 

[rmartin65]

Right now Jones is closer to Dante Hall (excellent return man but not a very good wr) than Derrick Mason (late round punt returner type that went on to become a very credible wr)....but he is still super early in his career.

Jones should not be mentioned in the same sentance as Dante Hall. Hall is proven over many seasons. Jones did well in the pre-season, and thats it.

 

[Lucky]

Jones should not be mentioned in the same sentance as Dante Hall.

I think what he's saying is that Jacoby has shown more as a returner than a WR at this point. Vinny probably made a better comparison a year ago, with Jones to former Niner wideout/return man John Taylor.

I've been trying to think of a tall punt returner/WR2 in recent time and perhaps John Taylor of the 49ers is someone who Jacoby Jones may be comparable to as far as upside. Taylor was 6'1" out of tiny Delaware State College and was a hell of a punt returner and a great compliment to Jerry Rice. Taylor also ran a 4.67 40 at the combine that didn't really impress anyone but proved to have deceptive speed and excellent YAC ability due to his great body control. Taylor was really known for his ability to run with the ball after the catch...and that is Jones strength. Both guys are in the wco in the NFL as well. Lots of similarities to these players on paper.

John Taylor did little as a rookie, became a solid returner in his 2nd season, and a good #2 WR in his 3rd year. That could be the track Jacoby is on. Interestingly enough, Jone's position coach, Larry Kirksey, tutored Taylor (as well as Jerry Rice & Terrell Owens) during his years with the 49ers.

 

[ubecool454]

I bet the Bengals wish they had kept Kevin Walter now since they are having in-house problems with their WRs. Great route runner with better than average hands. Walter had me skeptical at first, but after Andre went down the guy stepped up big time and I've been a fan of his since.

 

[ubecool454]

I hope the injury bug won't find McGuffie again.
I sure do like to see what he can do in college.
Where did he go, some school in the big ten? Michigan?

I am willing to bet Mcguffie changes positions. I don't see him doing at michigan what he did in Highschool. They will probably turn him into another Wes Welker.

 

[Lucky]

I am willing to bet Mcguffie changes positions. I don't see him doing at michigan what he did in Highschool. They will probably turn him into another Wes Welker.

McGuffie is similar in size to Steve Slaton, whom Michigan coach Rich Rodriquez had success with at West Virginia in the spread option. I can see McGuffie in that role with the Wolverines.