Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville

biloxi-indian · 03-29-2008, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper

.. when you are a receiver, is kind of hard to shine if they don't throw you the ball.
Matt Jones is as fast as Devery, taller, and has better hands... he needs to be in an offense where he gets the ball, and not in an offense where the QB doesn't like him because Jones was a "Leftwich guy".

Just to support your claim regarding Jones vs. Henderson......

Jones;
MattÂ*Jones, TE, Arkansas - 2005 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

Henderson
DeveryÂ*Henderson, WR, LSU - 2004 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

Tobias-Reiper · 03-29-2008, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by biloxi-indian

Just to support your claim regarding Jones vs. Henderson......

Jones;
Matt*Jones, TE, Arkansas - 2005 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

Henderson
Devery*Henderson, WR, LSU - 2004 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

.. Thanks Biloxi. And seems I was wrong on one count: Matt Jones is actually faster than Devery

Euphoria · 03-29-2008, 12:07 PM

I think I would still go with Devery. Devery is a role WR. The deep threat making plays over 50 yeards. Jones doesn't have one.

Tobias-Reiper · 03-29-2008, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

I think I would still go with Devery. Devery is a role WR. The deep threat making plays over 50 yeards. Jones doesn't have one.

...again, if the OC doesn't send Jones 50 yards down the field AND the QB throws the ball to him, he's never going to have any 50 yard catches. The only reason Devery caught 1 pass for over 50 yards last year is because he dropped the other 5-6 Brees threw to him.

Personally, I don't see the relevance in who's got the longest reception, but I do see relevance in a WR often dropping easy balls that cost the team 3rd downs and kill drives.

hagan714 · 03-30-2008, 08:52 AM

Remember The jags by no means have ever been called a wide open offense.

BG12136 · 03-30-2008, 02:54 PM

I don't know what Jone's dimensions are, but I recall that when he was drafted that a he was a freak when it came to physical tools. Is there any chance that he could be converted to a TE? Or is he just to fragile to be an effective blocker?

He's got great spead, any chance of converting to a db?

TheDeuce · 03-30-2008, 03:25 PM

I'd hands down take Matt Jones over Devery Henderson right now, even though Jones has never lived up to his potential. The one thing that I think he has suffered from the most is a hampering offense and not being put in the right positions in the offense. I think he could really have a chance to shine here in New Orleans with the wide open offense.

For Devery, he's not going to get any better. The fact about it is that he just doesn't have good hands. He makes big drops in big situations and can kill a drive with the best of 'em.

504Highlander · 03-30-2008, 05:05 PM

6 foot 6 inches, 238 lbs, 25 years old. What's not to like?

Let's go get him!

03-29-2008, 09:59 AM	#11
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Re: Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville Originally Posted by Tobias-Reiper .. when you are a receiver, is kind of hard to shine if they don't throw you the ball. Matt Jones is as fast as Devery, taller, and has better hands... he needs to be in an offense where he gets the ball, and not in an offense where the QB doesn't like him because Jones was a "Leftwich guy". Just to support your claim regarding Jones vs. Henderson...... Jones; MattÂJones, TE, Arkansas - 2005 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange Henderson DeveryÂHenderson, WR, LSU - 2004 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

03-29-2008, 11:47 AM	#12
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville Originally Posted by biloxi-indian Just to support your claim regarding Jones vs. Henderson...... Jones; MattJones, TE, Arkansas - 2005 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange Henderson DeveryHenderson, WR, LSU - 2004 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange .. Thanks Biloxi. And seems I was wrong on one count: Matt Jones is actually faster than Devery

03-29-2008, 12:07 PM	#13
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville I think I would still go with Devery. Devery is a role WR. The deep threat making plays over 50 yeards. Jones doesn't have one.

03-29-2008, 12:32 PM	#14
Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	Re: Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville Originally Posted by Euphoria I think I would still go with Devery. Devery is a role WR. The deep threat making plays over 50 yeards. Jones doesn't have one. ...again, if the OC doesn't send Jones 50 yards down the field AND the QB throws the ball to him, he's never going to have any 50 yard catches. The only reason Devery caught 1 pass for over 50 yards last year is because he dropped the other 5-6 Brees threw to him. Personally, I don't see the relevance in who's got the longest reception, but I do see relevance in a WR often dropping easy balls that cost the team 3rd downs and kill drives.

03-30-2008, 08:52 AM	#15
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BG12136 Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18	Re: Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville I don't know what Jone's dimensions are, but I recall that when he was drafted that a he was a freak when it came to physical tools. Is there any chance that he could be converted to a TE? Or is he just to fragile to be an effective blocker? He's got great spead, any chance of converting to a db?
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03-30-2008, 03:25 PM	#17
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville I'd hands down take Matt Jones over Devery Henderson right now, even though Jones has never lived up to his potential. The one thing that I think he has suffered from the most is a hampering offense and not being put in the right positions in the offense. I think he could really have a chance to shine here in New Orleans with the wide open offense. For Devery, he's not going to get any better. The fact about it is that he just doesn't have good hands. He makes big drops in big situations and can kill a drive with the best of 'em.
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03-30-2008, 05:05 PM	#18
504Highlander Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 47 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Matt Jones Likely Done in Jacksonville 6 foot 6 inches, 238 lbs, 25 years old. What's not to like? Let's go get him!