Otis Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Bump up Ernest Wilford and Matt Jones in a big way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Bump up Ernest Wilford and Matt Jones in a big way. 1461545[/snapback] exactly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revhookem Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Bump up Ernest Wilford and Matt Jones in a big way. 1461545[/snapback] I agree... and bump down Leftwich. What about Reggie Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I agree... and bump down Leftwich.What about Reggie Williams? 1461956[/snapback] He just dont look like he will pan out. He got to have that fire. And I dont see it in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 What about Reggie Williams? 1461956[/snapback] What about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 He just dont look like he will pan out. He got to have that fire. And I dont see it in him. 1462185[/snapback] Says the Wilford owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 leli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gros Membres! Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 No more Jimmy Smith...this in from ESPN. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jimmy Smith, one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history, has decided to retire. Smith, a five-time Pro Bowl selection who overcame several health problems and a drug addiction during his 13 seasons, scheduled a news conference Thursday with the Jacksonville Jaguars to announce the decision. Jimmy Smith had 862 receptions with the Jaguars. The 37-year-old receiver led the Jags with 70 catches for 1,023 yards and six touchdowns last season. He ranks seventh in NFL history with 862 receptions and 11th in receiving yards. He has more receptions than every receiver in the Hall of Fame, and only Marvin Harrison has more catches and yards receiving than Smith since 1996. Smith contemplated retirement during the offseason, but Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio asked him to take his time and be sure he was making the right choice. His announcement came a day before the team opened a three-day minicamp. Smith's longevity was surprising -- even to him -- especially considering what he overcame. In 2001, he had three operations to remove scar tissue from his abdomen. Some questioned whether he would play again, but he caught 112 passes for 1,373 yards despite being arrested in November that year for suspicion of drunken driving. Tests later revealed he had cocaine in his system. He vehemently denied using the drug. He was suspended for the first four games of the 2003 season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. He then publicly acknowledged an addiction and spent several weeks in rehab. All-time NFL receptions leaders Jerry Rice 1,549 Cris Carter 1,101 Tim Brown 1,094 Andre Reed 951 Art Monk 940 Marvin Harrison* 927 Jimmy Smith 862 Irving Fryar 851 Larry Centers 826 Keenan McCardell* 825 *Active He had other issues early in his career, too. The third receiver selected in the 1992 draft behind Desmond Howard and Carl Pickens, Smith broke his leg and missed most of his rookie season. In 1993, he needed an emergency appendectomy and suffered through infection and stomach problems. He missed the entire year. He didn't play in 1994, either, after getting cut by Dallas and Philadelphia. In 1995, he caught on with the expansion Jaguars after his mother sent coach Tom Coughlin a binder of press clippings to help him earn a tryout. He made the most of his chance and set receiving records that could be hard to break. *And Makes this conversation a little more interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote Quimby2 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 leli 1462234[/snapback] lelie=reggie williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Along with the aforementioned WR's, Marcedes Lewis needs to be bumped too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake_the_builder Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 +1 I read somewhere(can't remember where for the life of me) that Jimmy is ready to take a back seat to the young guys and just be a mentor this upcoming year. MJones will be the top WR in Jack this year, IMO. 1456025[/snapback] When I said mentor, I meant that he was gonna retire......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Wow Matt Jones could really be in for a huge year. Gonna definetely have him on my radar in mock drafts next year to see where people see him going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 (edited) have any of you that are so high on this matt jones bandwagon ever seen him play??? mad talent, but the dude has a lot of work to to before he is ready to be a #2 receiver in the NFL. I read an article last week that says he still doesn't have his hands up coming out of breaks. We're talking day one stuff here. Many might think I'm just saying this because of my man-crush on Reggie Williams. Some may also remember, however, that I was high on the Matt Jones bandwagon at one point. I've watched quite a bit of film on this team. Jones isn't ready. Period. I'm not saying that Reggie is ready, but if he can ever get any separation off the ball, he's a much more polished receiver. Even on tape. Edited May 12, 2006 by Seahawks21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake_the_builder Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 are any of you that are so high on this matt jones bandwagon ever seen him play??? mad talent, but the dude has a lot of work to to before he is ready to be a #2 receiver in the NFL. I read an article last week that says he still doesn't have his hands up coming out of breaks. We're talking day one stuff here. Many might think I'm just saying this because of my man-crush on Reggie Williams. Some may also remember, however, that I was high on the Matt Jones bandwagon at one point. I've watched quite a bit of film on this team. Jones isn't ready. Period. I'm not saying that Reggie is ready, but if he can ever get any separation off the ball, he's a much more polished receiver. Even on tape. 1463301[/snapback] The Key word in that paragraph is at the end of it, "IF" he can ever get any separation....that is a big question for him........Wilford will be a great pick in mid rounds of upcoming drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 are any of you that are so high on this matt jones bandwagon ever seen him play??? mad talent, but the dude has a lot of work to to before he is ready to be a #2 receiver in the NFL. I read an article last week that says he still doesn't have his hands up coming out of breaks. We're talking day one stuff here. 1463301[/snapback] Sure, Jones is a freak. Tall, fast and with great hands . Great red zone target but not really a #2 WR...yet. Jimmy should have stayed 1 more year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 When I heard about Smith's retirement on the radio today, I thought of this thread and said to myself "well, I bet that discussion just got a bit more interesting." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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