Stop the Madness, T.O. should be a skin (but he's not, he's a Bengal)

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinster

Our receiving core is a joke. Thomas and Kelly were given their chances and failed miserably. I might be wrong, but I cant think of one WR who was given that many starts, played that many games as either Thomas/Kelly, put up those terrible numbers, and then did good the next year. Plus Moss will be even worse without being able to take steroids to fix his knees (we all know it's true). I really don't see much upside (besides Cooley/Davis, but I do know for a fact that there have never been two TE's ever to both put up big numbers on the same team at the same time). Ideally I wouldn't want TO in his old age, but in our dire situation, I wouldn't be opposed to bringing him in, plus he did pretty well with Donovan his first time around, its worth a shot.

What do you think of Vincent Jackson?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What do you think of Vincent Jackson?

and here's the setup

[skinster]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

What do you think of Vincent Jackson?

The jury is still out on Vincent Jackson. He has shown that he can play at a very high level and is capable of being a number one receiver, but he had a very good quarterback and has not shown that he can do it year in and year out. I feel like there is potential with him, but it would be risky to try and trade for him because I feel like he still has many question marks about HOW good he really is, and he would come with a very high price tag considering it is AJ smith we are dealing with. I personally would not want to take that risk on trading for him, but I do not think it would be the worst move in the world if we did (unless we give up wayyyy too much to get him).

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinster

The jury is still out on Vincent Jackson. He has shown that he can play at a very high level and is capable of being a number one receiver, but he had a very good quarterback and has not shown that he can do it year in and year out. I feel like there is potential with him, but it would be risky to try and trade for him because I feel like he still has many question marks about HOW good he really is, and he would come with a very high price tag considering it is AJ smith we are dealing with. I personally would not want to take that risk on trading for him, but I do not think it would be the worst move in the world if we did (unless we give up wayyyy too much to get him).

Do you consider VJ a failure? Would you compare Devin Thomas to Vincent Jackson?

[skinster]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Do you consider VJ a failure? Would you compare Devin Thomas to Vincent Jackson?

Ahh I see what you were saying earlier. Good set up. Valid point, I did say I wasn't sure if it was true or not, but even so I would actually still argue that VJ did significantly better (not way better, but significant enough for there to be a difference). You may disagree with me but I see a significant difference from VJ's 450yd 6td year to DT's 320yd 3td year. Especially considering that two of DT's 3TD's and a third of his yards came from one game (some may see that as potential, I see it as a fluke where he was playing against a severely injured secondary...). I see your point, they are sort of similar numbers, but not similar enough in my mind. (Plus, VJ didn't exactly break out the next year after starting all 16 games and having 620 yds for 3 tds). I hope I am wrong, but I have not seen DT produce at a level that shows he can get it done in the future. Can he get better? of course, who can't? But he has not shown any signs so far of him being able to be relied on in any way shape or form. He will without a doubt not break out this next year (nobody gets that good that quick), but my hope is that he at least shows potential next year to break out the following year...but that is also doubtful considering the little amount that he has shown so far after being given every opportunity to perform. I would like nothing more than to be wrong here, but I think it is more realistic to think its more likely than not that he will not be someone to be relied on in the future.