Jarius Wright, for all intents and purposes, a coach

[top dawg]

I've often thought that some Huddlers are fluffing up Jarius Wright's future role on the field as our primary slot receiver this season. Not saying that I don't think that he's good depth, but I don't believe that he's destined to become our version of the Pats' Wes Welker. In my opinion, there's just better talent that would have to be on the bench, or on ice, for Wright to see appreciable playing time come October. That being said, in addition to---perhaps---some clutch plays, he offers knowledge. And as I read between the lines, helping to teach Norv's system to the younger, more talented guys could very we'll be the primary reason Wright was acquired and paid such a WTF---err, surprising---signing bonus. The good thing is that he appears ready to embrace the role.

“I feel I could teach Norv Turner’s offense to a baby,” Wright says."

 

That "nugget" came up in Wright's discussion with Scott Fowler.

So, yeah, I could be totally off base, and simply being a little cynical about the Huddle's next big thing that never seems to reach expectations, but I think I may have figured the whole Wright situation out. Sure, he'll compete for the primary slot gig FWIW, but he'll also "coach," because he knows Norv's system like the back of his hand.

 

[run-run-pass-punt]

Yeah, I'm sure it's nice as a coach to have a player that is really in tune with your system and can help get everyone on board. I'm sure it reduces the overall coaching time required to get everything up and running the way you want.

[Moo Daeng]

I don't believe a player has to have impressive stats to serve a purpose on a roster. If all he does is provide leadership and a veteran backup then he has been a successful addition.

If it's December and he has to fill in a few games would anybody be upset?

[brandon_87]

Julius**

[RumHam]

Yeah but why is Russell Shepherd still on the roster? Hurneymagic?

[top dawg]

Just now, RumHam said:

Yeah but why is Russell Shepherd still on the roster? Hurneymagic?

Camp body...

[Moo Daeng]

3 minutes ago, RumHam said:

Yeah but why is Russell Shepherd still on the roster? Hurneymagic?

Because right now it doesn't matter and this has nothing to do with the topic

[SetfreexX]

1 minute ago, RumHam said:

Yeah but why is Russell Shepherd still on the roster? Hurneymagic?

Because you need the bodies for camp, I don't see him on the 53, he doesn't add anything other than ST's ability, and IMO that ''ST Ace'' talk is just that, talk, run down the field, stay in your lane, and hit the guy with the ball. 

Lane discipline, and not out kicking the coverage on punts is the biggest thing. You can't tell me Teddy Williams, or Russell Shepard are so good that you literally waste roster positions just for that, and to be the 5th or 6th at their respective positions.

[BrianS]

10 minutes ago, RumHam said:

Yeah but why is Russell Shepherd still on the roster? Hurneymagic?

Because for cap purposes, it makes more sense to cut him post June 1st, unless something has changed that I haven't kept up with.

[top dawg]

29 minutes ago, brandon_87 said:

Julius**

It still cracks me up that Aikman really didn't know him. Dude has been around for years, and Aikman calls him Julius.

[MillionDollarCam]

27 minutes ago, RumHam said:

Yeah but why is Russell Shepherd still on the roster? Hurneymagic?

Before asking that question, you would be better served to ask why Gettleman elected to sign Shepard over Ginn when the two have nearly identical contracts.

[brandon_87]

11 minutes ago, top dawg said:

It still cracks me up that Aikman really didn't know him. Dude has been around for years, and Aikman calls him Julius.

Yea, idk how him, Collinsworth, and Buck get and keep these jobs

[catnip]

Shepard may be a June 1st cut because of his contract .  I don't know for sure , but we will see.

[trucpfan]

58 minutes ago, Moo Daeng said:

I don't believe a player has to have impressive stats to serve a purpose on a roster. If all he does is provide leadership and a veteran backup then he has been a successful addition.

If it's December and he has to fill in a few games would anybody be upset?

I agree when your late night studying I'm pretty sure I'm a call my boy Jarius over Norv or someone on the staff for some late night clarity. And it seems like he's willing to teach this is going to be good, with his speed in the slot might get great production on and off the field.

19 minutes ago, MillionDollarCam said:

Before asking that question, you would be better served to ask why Gettleman elected to sign Shepard over Ginn when the two have nearly identical contracts.

I think we were TRULY sick of those damn drops he played decent spaced the field out for us to be successful offensively. But those drops were costly and Dave always out smarted himself thinking anybody can produce given the chance. They use to joke ohhhh he caught the ball TD Ginn  lol I remember someone saying if he caught the ball some Cam would have had 40 pass TD.