Caplan: Stephen Hill trying out for Panthers today

[htown704]

I am mixed about this.  The speed there is great but he needs to work on catching.  At least we would get him for an awesome price!

[Mr. Scot]

From the article:

Rivera indicated the Panthers were looking at the wideouts as potential replacements in the event of injuries or inconsistent play at the position.

Doesn't sound like anything imminent.

[teeray]

Mike Mitchell Ted Ginn were the same story as Stephen and you would think the Panthers lost Lott and Rice to free agency

If Gettles thinks he had worth then so be it

This ×1000

[rodeo]

From the article:

Doesn't sound like anything imminent.

 

We have King on the PS for that so I'm not sure that's not just coach speak, honestly.

[Ivan The Awesome]

You guys realize who was throwing the ball to him right? Right? Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith...Give him a good QB and watch the magic unfold. 

[SmootsDaddy89]

This will probably be one of those Gettleman signings where player comes in and doesn't sign until like three days later.

[Jase]

Smells like a post-week 1 signing to me, if he lasts that long.

Unguaranteed contract.

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[Moose87Banks]

What's the loss in this, I have wanted him since he was cut. He needs work but Ricky P is a good coach. If anyone can get him right it's Ricky.

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[MHS831]

• From my perspective, WR is a position where people tend to gravitate toward the flashy players with speed opposed to the duller players who have refined the finer, technical aspects of the game.  As in baseball, everyone likes the home run hitter opposed to the singles hitter, even though the home run hitter strikes out twice as much.  In other words, how many 4.3 guys do you know with outstanding hands and technique?  You can count them on one finger, one hand if you consider NFL history.  On the other side of the coin, how many 4.6 WRs do you know who are dependable and solid in every phase of the game?  Jerry Rice & Michael Irvin, for example, were over 4.5.  There are only a few Randy Mosses and Calvin Johnsons in the history of the league. (both were in the sub 4.3 range)

Smitty was a flashy WR.  Last year, would you have sworn that he had more than 4 TDs and 745 yards---only 7.5 more yards per game than Lafell and one FEWER TD? But there were many on here who wanted Lafell gone and they wanted to guarantee Smitty $21m over the next 3 seasons to stay.   Most people were probably a bit surprised when they learned that Olsen had more yards.  Why the love for speed over production? 

 

Stephen Hill is a technique nightmare.  He body catches, he runs poor routes, he does not use his speed to his benefit.  You have to think, "What if..." when you see him, but I think he is a Drew Carter and nothing more.  I hope I am wrong if we sign him, but probably not.

[Ricky Spanish]

 

• From my perspective, WR is a position where people tend to gravitate toward the flashy players with speed opposed to the duller players who have refined the finer, technical aspects of the game.  As in baseball, everyone likes the home run hitter opposed to the singles hitter, even though the home run hitter strikes out twice as much.  In other words, how many 4.3 guys do you know with outstanding hands and technique?  You can count them on one finger, one hand if you consider NFL history.  On the other side of the coin, how many 4.6 WRs do you know who are dependable and solid in every phase of the game?  Jerry Rice & Michael Irvin, for example, were over 4.5.  There are only a few Randy Mosses and Calvin Johnsons in the history of the league. (both were in the sub 4.3 range)

Smitty was a flashy WR.  Last year, would you have sworn that he had more than 4 TDs and 745 yards---only 7.5 more yards per game than Lafell and one FEWER TD? But there were many on here who wanted Lafell gone and they wanted to guarantee Smitty $21m over the next 3 seasons to stay.   Most people were probably a bit surprised when they learned that Olsen had more yards.  Why the love for speed over production? 

 

Stephen Hill is a technique nightmare.  He body catches, he runs poor routes, he does not use his speed to his benefit.  You have to think, "What if..." when you see him, but I think he is a Drew Carter and nothing more.  I hope I am wrong if we sign him, but probably not.

 

 

I agree with you man. If he isn't putting it together enough to stay on the Jets of all teams, there's something missing. 

[MHS831]

I agree with you man. If he isn't putting it together enough to stay on the Jets of all teams, there's something missing. 

 

He cleared waivers too.  If we are right by signing him, 30 other teams were wrong for letting him slip by (and the Jests for cutting him).

 

Everyone wants to find a Picasso at the yard sale.

[PantherHomer]

This is a very talented athlete.  The Jets have not developed offensive players since Ryan took over.  Don’t be surprised if this guy makes the roster and contributes.  This is what the Panthers have been really good at recently.  They will sign him for nothing, develop him and get production.  This is our Ginn for 2014.  

[JJman]

That fact that we have a 25 page thread about us working out a player cut by the Jets shows something is seriously wrong or we all have nothing better to talk about.