Gettis on the PUP list

[Matthias]

Lets be real here man...

How many teams have a #2 WR that can take over a game, then out of those teams, how much of that is on the QB?

You got GB, NE, NO, NYG, Steelers and arguably ATL that have #2's that can take over a game...

And some of those #2s are TEs not WRs

Again I may be a little spoiled from the old days. We definitely have a lot of fire power on offense without a great number 2 guy, yet I have a feeling Gettis can be molded into that guy. If true, once he gets back, the Panthers would be unstoppable in my opinion.

[Fox007]

Again I may be a little spoiled from the old days. We definitely have a lot of fire power on offense without a great number 2 guy, yet I have a feeling Gettis can be molded into that guy. If true, once he gets back, the Panthers would be unstoppable in my opinion.

We also have 2 #1 running backs and a #2 running back in Tolbert as our 3rd...

Only so much money to go around on offense.

One thing I'll say is that we need a future #1 IMO, Smitty won't be here forever, so I would be for bringing in or drafting a real #1 and that is not Lafell/Gettis.

[bleys]

I just don't feel that number 2 vibe coming from LaFell. He just doesn't have that spark. I keep waiting for him to have that moment, that one catch that says "Here I am!", but instead his play just says "blah". I see his potential as being a little better than Proehl, and that doesn't cut it for me. (I see LaFell as a #3)

Gettis had that swagger late in his rookie season. He saw an opening, and he made the plays that said "Here I am!" How many signature youtube plays does LaFell have from his rookie season? I can think of at least two from Gettis.

if he's getting open and make catches, moving the chains feels good.

lafell was the starting receiver against the jets first team defense... playing against arguably the best secondary in the league he consistently got open against CB1 and CB2s and caught everything thrown his way.

not sure what you're looking for in a WR2 but if this isn't it go ahead and propose trades for larry fitzgerald or something

straight facts homie..

[CPF4LIFE]

Gettis homers really irk me. Talking about Lafell like he's a scrub wtf. They both play for our team.

Same thing with D Will and Stewart.

[Matthias]

Well, in any case, I'm going to have to hold out on the Gettis talk for now. I can't wait to see him back on the field.

[Fox007]

We all hope he pans out and produces, just have to deal with what we have and what we know.

[DawgzLife]

Now watch Tutu make the squad, as much as I would hate it.

You know he will. He has looked the worst of all WRs, but I think Rivera has a hard time letting go of old Charger WRs. Tutu is big, but I am not a fan. I too hoep he gets cut.

[bleys]

how exactly does Rivera have a hard time letting go of old Charger receivers?

everyone should know Naanee's purpose by now, confirmed by Smitty and LaFell.. hell, the dude lost his job midway through the season and was released/cut/not asked to come back..

[nagai]

You know he will. He has looked the worst of all WRs, but I think Rivera has a hard time letting go of old Charger WRs. Tutu is big, but I am not a fan. I too hoep he gets cut.

I think his size has a lot to do with it. It's not just about finding the 6 best receivers, the staff see the X and Y receivers as separate positions. I don't think Murphy, Pilares, Edwards or Adams can play the Y slot. Gettis probably could, but he's hurt. Murphy may learn it eventually but Raiders fans say he's not good at making catches in traffic. Someone has to backup LaFell, so that leaves Tutu as the logical but painful option.

[Vagrant]

I don't know how to explain this other than to say that LaFell is not the competition for Gettis at this point. The competition for Gettis is Murphy, Armanti, and Pilares. LaFell is a different kind of option than the rest of those guys. He's a hands option good for short completions and things that don't show up as glaring in the box score. He may only have 3 or 4 catches for 20-40 yards, but the majority of those are chain movers. We can count on LaFell to catch every ball he has a reasonable chance of catching even if the YAC isn't there on them. Plus, his blocking is RIDICULOUS. If he gets his hands on a guy, he does it with the tenacity of Smith and has the frame to be even more effective. The guy loves blocking and relishes the physical nature of the position and the chance to give back on some of those presses the CB put on him.

Sure, a player like Murphy or Gettis may stretch the field and give us one big play a game which is something we need.... but we don't need it at the expense of LaFell being on the field in short yardage situations giving Cam an easy target to pick up short third downs or holding outside blocks. He's a clear 2nd WR based on what the priorities are in this offense, which is more than what can you do after the catch. We still have a roster full of WR that are working on simply making the catch... which is a highly underrated aspect of being a WR around here.

[jtnc]

lafell was the starting receiver against the jets first team defense... playing against arguably the best secondary in the league he consistently got open against CB1 and CB2s and caught everything thrown his way.

not sure what you're looking for in a WR2 but if this isn't it go ahead and propose trades for larry fitzgerald or something

Lafell did not have a catch against Revis or Cromartie............

[top dawg]

Be true to yourself and admit that the myth of Gettis and the reality of Gettis are two totally different things.

[CAVSS]

I was probably the biggest LaFell hater on the board before the 2010 season. He had a serious problem with dropping easy catches at LSU.

That being said the guy has become exactly what you want out of a #2 receiver. A take over the game guy is a #1 receiver. Yes a couple teams have those but not many. Also I dont know what some of you are watching but LaFell is a very capable run after the catch guy. He doesn't always go for it but very very few receivers do (including Moose btw). Stepping out of bounds before a big hit, especially after you picked up a first down is the norm. We have been spoiled in that regard by Smitty. LaFell has turned his biggest weakness (hands) into his strength and is a damn good blocker. Guy proved me wrong and I couldn't be happier about it.

Now as I said a couple days ago. Gettis had some serious flashes. I don't understand questioning his catching either. One dropped pass that he more than made up for. He progressed at a very high level his rookie year. Started off only catching with his body, by the middle of the year he was making great hand only catches on fourth downs and running scary good routes. I shouldn't have to remind you of his speed/size combo. which is almost freakish. He is the only guy on our roster with #1 potential not named Smith. Will he ever reach that potential no one knows. But it is the right of the fans to be hopeful IMO.

The slot seems to me to be where we are looking for our guy. Pilares, former running back and returner is perfect on paper.

Adams also fits the mold. Armanti would if he would stop jumping at shadows. However in our playbook you can't just think of a typical slot guy. I think this is where Murphy and Gettis fit for now. They seem to want a legit deep threat being covered by a nickle back on occasion. But thats just my guess.

cliff notes. LaFell is a good #2. Gettis has #1 potential. Slot is atypical. So I expect a committee.

Also having Gettis and Murphy could turn out to be a god send if anyone gets hurt.

[jtm]

I don't get the hype for Gettis. He had 500 yards receiving and 3 TDs on one of the worst offenses this league has seen in a while. Then he gets hurt and has/will miss a full season and a good portion of another. Frankly, Lafell's stats were almost identical to Gettis' in 2010 and he is healthy.