To all the DJ Haters

[SorthNarolina]

I would be shocked if Jarrett doesn't make the team. He is still cheap and frankly looked pretty decent with Moore under center. He is essentially in a contract year and will give it his all. I really think that this is his year.

I think if it comes down to him and Moore, then he will get in. Martin is likely to make the team as well primarily as a Hankton kind of guy.

I think there will be surprises at camp where some receivers aren't going to make the squad. I think in 2 weeks we will have a much better idea of who that is going to be.

Are you thinking of Wallace Wright?

[gmonet]

I am no dis-liker of WJ, but I heard the friends of Weinke arguing he's "just in need of a chance." I never really saw anything serious enough to disqualify Jarrett, and plenty to support his chance. He was overshadowed by Carter, or the icon Muhammed and Smith just stole any chance of a long term display of real ability. I hope that in all this "leaner-younger" banner, we can finally put to rest any doubt about a number of players who "never got their chance." If they do...and don't, we can write off anything that Fox hopes to do towards his usual pulling a rabbit out of his play-bag!

Now he's got guys after his slot, who are younger..not much, but some, and with nothing to lose by showing him up...and if they do, it's his fault. I am pulling for him, which also means us!

[monstercat]

I think the expectation level for a 2nd rounder and a guy who went undrafted are a tad bit different. Also, Miles Austin wasnt getting paid like DJ, so your logical is rather ignorant.

Expectations and contract amounts are irrelevant when it comes to how long it will take an individual player to develop though. Some guys just take longer than others, and no amount of money or hype will ever change that.

Having said that, I have no idea what Jarrett will do with this opportunity, but I will sure as hell be pulling for him.

[KillerKat]

right now its between him and K.Moore for a roster spot. If Smith went down, wouldnt you feel better that a vet in Moore steps in on the opposite side of Lafell...or if Moore doesnt make the team and Smith goes down, would you feel comfortable with a rookie (Gettis or Edwards) starting opposite of Jarrett? For me I wouldnt like the latter. Id feel more comfortable with Lafell and Moore on the field if Smith were to go down than Jarrett and Edwards/Gettis. The latter doesnt exactly strike fear in opposing DBs because Jarrett is slow as molasses and the rookies are going to have rookie mistakes of their own.

Also, If Jarrett didn't make it and Lafell went down during the season, I would feel comfortable with Gettis starting opposite of Smith. So to sum everything up, I do not feel comfortable with any rookies starting opposite of Jarrett if Smith were to go down due to Jarretts slow speed that doesnt demand double coverage. Moore is a vet with speed and is "Smitty like" and I would feel more comfortable with a rookie starting opposite of him because that combo could command more double teams than a Jarrett with a rookie combo.

I also keep thinking of that game where Moose had to tell Jarrett where to line up. That doesn't exactly give me confidence that he can be out there with a rookie.

[The Saltman]

I agree with everything you said killerkat except for Kenneth Moore having Steve smith like speed

[KillerKat]

nah i said he has speed AND is more "smitty like" in quotes because we know no one else is like him but he's got the closest skill set than the others.

[marcopolo]

For all you who say matt moore made DJ, where was he in tampa? in NE? in Minnestoa? in NY?

HE DID NOT DO ANYTHING WITH MATT MOORE!!!

in fact, i am convinced the only reason why he got to play wk 17 was due to smitty's injury against the gmen.

go look at some stats before you get all giddy.

[C47]

Kenneth Moore runs a 4.5 40.....that isn't exactly fast....

[C47]

For all you who say matt moore made DJ

HE DID NOT DO ANYTHING WITH MATT MOORE!!!

in fact, i am convinced the only reason why he got to play wk 17 was due to smitty's injury against the gmen.

go look at some stats before you get all giddy.

You don't say Nostradamus....

[The Saltman]

Kenneth Moore runs a 4.5 40.....that isn't exactly fast....

hey, that's faster than I thought...damn!!

He just looked slower returning punts and kickoffs.

[KillerKat]

Kenneth Moore runs a 4.5 40.....that isn't exactly fast....

The only 2 that are faster are our rookies Gettis and Edwards. So you would feel comfortable with either of those 2 starting opposite of Dwayne "slow as a snail" Jarrett (who also had to have Moose show him where to line up last season) if Smith went down than with the other vet Moore (who is faster than Jarrett and also was activated over Jarrett on many occasions last season) who's skill set is closest to Smith's than the other vet receivers?

[The Saltman]

Moore can catch too...he just didn't see the field as much as DJ. I guess a 2nd round pick gets you to play over a UDFA even though said UDFA is a better receiver.

[C47]

Moore can catch too...he just didn't see the field as much as DJ. I guess a 2nd round pick gets you to play over a UDFA even though said UDFA is a better receiver.

Moore wasn't UD, round 5 pick by the Lions....and again, what has KM done to show he is a better receiver then DJ.....

[C47]

The only 2 that are faster are our rookies Gettis and Edwards. So you would feel comfortable with either of those 2 starting opposite of Dwayne "slow as a snail" Jarrett (who also had to have Moose show him where to line up last season) if Smith went down than with the other vet Moore (who is faster than Jarrett and also was activated over Jarrett on many occasions last season) who's skill set is closest to Smith's than the other vet receivers?

You're playing what ifs though, what if KM makes the team but gets injured week one and Smitty goes down in week 3......you cant play what ifs, you take the 53 guys who you think create the best team. Because of his size and hands Dwayne is an excellent red zone target so I think he's on that list of 53. It remains to be seen if Moore is or not.....as for your question I would much rather have Edwards play over Moore, he's much more dangerous in the open field.....