Jerry Porter will test free agent waters

MTK · 02-11-2005, 09:13 AM

What do you guys think? Would you go after him? What sort of deal is he worth?

The News
The Raiders have offered Jerry Porter a reported $20 million reasons to spend his next five years in Oakland, but the wide receiver says he'll test the free-agent waters anyway. "I owe it to myself to look," Porter told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I don't know how much longer I'm going to play. I could get a career-threatening injury and be out of football in no time. I owe it to myself to get my market value, if not some team that will pay me more than market value."

Our View
Porter was miffed the team opted not to extend his contract earlier in the 2004 season, and he's still carrying grudges with the Raider organization for other transgressions as well—including their reported interest in Randy Moss. Both sides say they'll keep the door open for a possible return, but it's apparent neither side is holding its breath.

Gmanc711 · 02-11-2005, 09:44 AM

It depends on what he's looking for. He declined a 20 million dollar contract, so I'd say if we could get like a 5 year 25M, $8 SB, or somthing like that, I dont think it'd be that bad. I'm not really sure how much he is worth though, I'd love to have him at a good price.

MTK · 02-11-2005, 10:00 AM

I guess the question is who would you rather have, Burress or Porter? I would go for Porter first, perhaps a 7-year deal worth about $25M-$30M, bonus of no more than $10M.

Redskins_P · 02-11-2005, 11:00 AM

I've always like Porter mostly because he's a local guy. I wouldn't mind seeing him in burgundy and gold, BUT he has to come at a reasonable price. We can't break the bank for a guy that has been in the league for 5 years and still hasn't had a 1000 yd season yet.

But if I had to make a choice between him and Plax. Jerry all the way.

firstdown · 02-11-2005, 11:17 AM

His stats are lower than Gardners we need to up grade.
3yr stats
Porter 9 gardner 18 tds
porter 2 gardner 1 fumbles
porter 652 gardner 750 ave yards

FRPLG · 02-11-2005, 11:33 AM

I am not convinced on Porter. He was supposed to be the next big thing for them and ahs never stepped up to that level. He seems like a classic example of talent over production. I'd rather get a production guy...not that there are many of those just floating around waiting for us to sign them. Neither Porter nor Burress seem to fit what we need really. They would be classic redskins free agent signings though...thats a bad thing.

Balmerskinsfan · 02-11-2005, 11:48 AM

Porter would be a typical skins free agent aquisition. Pay big for the name, not performance. If we want to spend for a reciever, why not draft Williams or Braylon Edwards?

celts32 · 02-11-2005, 12:08 PM

I would not sign Porter or Plax. Can anyone think of a WR that went free agency or trade and ended up thriving on the new team? Galloway, Pierce, Keyshawn come to mind. T.O was huge for the Eagles, but he is also top 3 in the league so thats a special situation. Maybe there are some good examples but every example that pops into my head has not worked out for the new team or the player. I would rather draft the WR and use free agency to fill our need at center and some other smaller holes.

MTK · 02-11-2005, 12:08 PM

Porter's upside is much higher than Gardner's. He really broke out once Kerry Collins took over. Didn't he convert to WR from QB or something? He's still coming in to his own at the position.

firstdown · 02-11-2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Porter's upside is much higher than Gardner's. He really broke out once Kerry Collins took over. Didn't he convert to WR from QB or something? He's still coming in to his own at the position.

His numbers did look much better in 04 and my 3 yr stat for tds was wrong he has 19. Nine in 04.

SmootSmack · 02-11-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Porter's upside is much higher than Gardner's. He really broke out once Kerry Collins took over. Didn't he convert to WR from QB or something? He's still coming in to his own at the position.

How do you figure his upside is bigger? I don't think he converted from QB. I think you're thinking of Ronald Curry.

MTK · 02-11-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smootsmack

How do you figure his upside is bigger? I don't think he converted from QB. I think you're thinking of Ronald Curry.

Yeah I was probably thinking of Curry.

Looks like Porter did a bit of everything in college:

COLLEGE: Lettered three seasons at West Virginia...All-Big East Conference selection as an all-purpose back...Saw action as a free safety in the first five games, filled in as an emergency quarterback vs. Rutgers and then finished the second half of the season as a flanker...Recorded 28 tackles with a 68-yard interception return for a touchdown and a pass deflection...Caused a fumble and had a stop for a 4-yard loss...Also blocked a kick...Fifth on the team with 15 receptions for 311 yards (20.7 avg.) and four touchdowns...Gained 52 yards on six carries (8.7 avg)...Completed 3 of 6 passes (50.0 percent) for 20 yards...Also had a 16-yard kickoff return...Opened the season with 5 tackles, including one for a 4-yard loss against East Carolina and in the next week against Miami of Ohio, blocked a punt, returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown and posted 8 tackles...Caught 3 passes for 64 yards, including a 44-yarder that set up game-winning score in a 20-17 decision over Temple...Vs. Miami, grabbed 5 passes for 75 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown on opening drive...Closed out his career by hauling in 3 passes for 139 yards with touchdowns of 77 and 54 yards against Pittsburgh...As a junior, All-Big East Conference selection after starting every game at free safety...In on 63 tackles with five interceptions and five passes defensed...Gained 129 yards on eight kickoff returns (16.1 avg)...Recovered an onside kickoff, returning the ball 29 yards, deflected a pass and came up with 12 tackles against Ohio State...Posted three straight six-tackle performances - against Rutgers, Miami of Florida and Temple...Appeared in every game, seeing action at free safety and flanker as a sophomore...Caught 13 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns...Recorded 10 tackles...Gained 33 yards on 3 catches and blocked a field goal, which he recovered in the third overtime against Pitt...Vs. Georgia Tech in Carquest Bowl, hauled in 4 passes for 124 yards with touchdowns of 74 and 21 yards, and made 3 tackles...Also a member of the West Virginia Track team running in the 50- and 60-meter and also participating in the long jump...Ran indoor track as well...Education major.

Redskins_P · 02-11-2005, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah I was probably thinking of Curry.

Looks like Porter did a bit of everything in college:

COLLEGE: Lettered three seasons at West Virginia...All-Big East Conference selection as an all-purpose back...Saw action as a free safety in the first five games, filled in as an emergency quarterback vs. Rutgers and then finished the second half of the season as a flanker...Recorded 28 tackles with a 68-yard interception return for a touchdown and a pass deflection...Caused a fumble and had a stop for a 4-yard loss...Also blocked a kick...Fifth on the team with 15 receptions for 311 yards (20.7 avg.) and four touchdowns...Gained 52 yards on six carries (8.7 avg)...Completed 3 of 6 passes (50.0 percent) for 20 yards...Also had a 16-yard kickoff return...Opened the season with 5 tackles, including one for a 4-yard loss against East Carolina and in the next week against Miami of Ohio, blocked a punt, returned an interception 68 yards for a touchdown and posted 8 tackles...Caught 3 passes for 64 yards, including a 44-yarder that set up game-winning score in a 20-17 decision over Temple...Vs. Miami, grabbed 5 passes for 75 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown on opening drive...Closed out his career by hauling in 3 passes for 139 yards with touchdowns of 77 and 54 yards against Pittsburgh...As a junior, All-Big East Conference selection after starting every game at free safety...In on 63 tackles with five interceptions and five passes defensed...Gained 129 yards on eight kickoff returns (16.1 avg)...Recovered an onside kickoff, returning the ball 29 yards, deflected a pass and came up with 12 tackles against Ohio State...Posted three straight six-tackle performances - against Rutgers, Miami of Florida and Temple...Appeared in every game, seeing action at free safety and flanker as a sophomore...Caught 13 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns...Recorded 10 tackles...Gained 33 yards on 3 catches and blocked a field goal, which he recovered in the third overtime against Pitt...Vs. Georgia Tech in Carquest Bowl, hauled in 4 passes for 124 yards with touchdowns of 74 and 21 yards, and made 3 tackles...Also a member of the West Virginia Track team running in the 50- and 60-meter and also participating in the long jump...Ran indoor track as well...Education major.

Just by reading that it looks like Porter would be a good fit in New England! He could take Troy Browns spot on offense, defense, and special teams.

Wow, I never knew he did so much in college!

Redskins_P · 02-11-2005, 12:25 PM

I wonder what Porter's speed is compared to 50/50?

jamf · 02-11-2005, 01:09 PM

is porter and his 20 million dollar contract that much of an upgrade over what we have now in thrash and jacobs?

porter only had 67 receptions and 3 100+ yard games. he is a guy that was drafted high and has underachieved his while career.

there is no point in bringing him in, he wants alot of money with little performance. if thrash is #2 wr next year, he can get 67 catches.

View Poll Results: You're Dan Snyder, which free agent WR do you go after?
Plaxico Burress	7	63.64%
Jerry Porter	1	9.09%
other (explain)	3	27.27%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

02-11-2005, 09:13 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Jerry Porter will test free agent waters What do you guys think? Would you go after him? What sort of deal is he worth? The News The Raiders have offered Jerry Porter a reported $20 million reasons to spend his next five years in Oakland, but the wide receiver says he'll test the free-agent waters anyway. "I owe it to myself to look," Porter told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I don't know how much longer I'm going to play. I could get a career-threatening injury and be out of football in no time. I owe it to myself to get my market value, if not some team that will pay me more than market value." Our View Porter was miffed the team opted not to extend his contract earlier in the 2004 season, and he's still carrying grudges with the Raider organization for other transgressions as well—including their reported interest in Randy Moss. Both sides say they'll keep the door open for a possible return, but it's apparent neither side is holding its breath.

02-11-2005, 09:44 AM	#2
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	It depends on what he's looking for. He declined a 20 million dollar contract, so I'd say if we could get like a 5 year 25M, $8 SB, or somthing like that, I dont think it'd be that bad. I'm not really sure how much he is worth though, I'd love to have him at a good price. __________________ #21

02-11-2005, 10:00 AM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	I guess the question is who would you rather have, Burress or Porter? I would go for Porter first, perhaps a 7-year deal worth about $25M-$30M, bonus of no more than $10M.

02-11-2005, 11:00 AM	#4
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	I've always like Porter mostly because he's a local guy. I wouldn't mind seeing him in burgundy and gold, BUT he has to come at a reasonable price. We can't break the bank for a guy that has been in the league for 5 years and still hasn't had a 1000 yd season yet. But if I had to make a choice between him and Plax. Jerry all the way.

02-11-2005, 11:17 AM	#5
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	His stats are lower than Gardners we need to up grade. 3yr stats Porter 9 gardner 18 tds porter 2 gardner 1 fumbles porter 652 gardner 750 ave yards

02-11-2005, 11:33 AM	#6
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	I am not convinced on Porter. He was supposed to be the next big thing for them and ahs never stepped up to that level. He seems like a classic example of talent over production. I'd rather get a production guy...not that there are many of those just floating around waiting for us to sign them. Neither Porter nor Burress seem to fit what we need really. They would be classic redskins free agent signings though...thats a bad thing.

02-11-2005, 11:48 AM	#7
Balmerskinsfan Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 66	Porter would be a typical skins free agent aquisition. Pay big for the name, not performance. If we want to spend for a reciever, why not draft Williams or Braylon Edwards?

02-11-2005, 12:08 PM	#8
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	I would not sign Porter or Plax. Can anyone think of a WR that went free agency or trade and ended up thriving on the new team? Galloway, Pierce, Keyshawn come to mind. T.O was huge for the Eagles, but he is also top 3 in the league so thats a special situation. Maybe there are some good examples but every example that pops into my head has not worked out for the new team or the player. I would rather draft the WR and use free agency to fill our need at center and some other smaller holes.

02-11-2005, 12:25 PM	#14
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	I wonder what Porter's speed is compared to 50/50?

02-11-2005, 01:09 PM	#15
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,319	is porter and his 20 million dollar contract that much of an upgrade over what we have now in thrash and jacobs? porter only had 67 receptions and 3 100+ yard games. he is a guy that was drafted high and has underachieved his while career. there is no point in bringing him in, he wants alot of money with little performance. if thrash is #2 wr next year, he can get 67 catches.

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