Why I prefer Matt Jones over Bolden

[fortdick]

It's slow this time of year and everyone is speculating on how to add that final piece to win another Superbowl. My input is that we get Matt Jones and leave the Boldin's and R.Williams'es out of it. The latter won't help while Jones could really make the difference.

Now, before you think that I have been sniffing glue, think about what we have right now. Witten will get 90-100 receptions. TO will get 80-90. F. Jones and MBIII will get another 50 between them. Crayton might get 30-40. And a smattering of however will get another 20-30. If we throw in a Boldin or Williams, when are they going to get the ball? Who do you take catches from? TO? Witten? The RB's?

We need a guy who is a legitimate threat, not that they will get the ball, but to spread the defense and make them play honest. Crayton and Hurd are not fast enough. Austin is, but most folks know he doesn't run great routes and if he leaves his hands out overnight they will rust. Stanback is a possibility, but we aren't hearing anyone singing his praises, so I think that experiment is still in progress.

Matt Jones, or a Matt Jones like substance, would force free safeties to play honest. If they cheat over to TO's side, then they risk a big, fast guy taking it up the other sideline one on one with a corner. Even if you only throw the ball to him a couple times a game, he will impact the way defenses play.

Do you think Boldin or Williams would be happy in that role? Would you be willing to take the ball out of Witt's or TO's hands? We need a guy that is willing to take his one or two catches a game and not complain. Someone with a lot of speed and a small ego.

Signing TO to the extension said a lot about what the plans are for the next couple years at WR. I don't expect to see any big names in here until TO's game starts to slip. I wouldn't take a big name WR right now if he fell into our lap. Not enough balls to go around.

Now that I have spoken on the issue, it is a closed matter and we can move on and not discuss adding, Williams, Boldin, or even Johnson.

 

[Hostile]

You're right, I think you've been sniffing glue.

:wink2:

 

[AsthmaField]

Here's why I prefer Matt Jones over Bolden:
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That is all.

 

[tomson75]

We tar dead.

 

[fortdick]

You're right, I think you've been sniffing glue.

:wink2:

:insane:

Maybe it's the Nyquil.

 

[theogt]

You're kidding right?

 

[aikemirv]

You're kidding right?

Boy, I would hope so. Williams or Boldin would solidify our WR corp for a few years whereas Jones, while I am for bringing him in, is not going to be a go to guy if TO's production were to slip in 2-3 years.

In short, if you could get Williams or Boldin, you should try to.
Jones is just a compliment.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

Wow... how many analogies can I come up with to disqualify "Matt Jones over Anquan Boldin".... let me count the ways...


Someone who knows their stuff inside out > A guy that stayed at Holiday Inn last night

 

[Kilyin]

Did stasheroo hack your account?

 

[fortdick]

You're kidding right?

Actually, yes and no. I don't believe another big name receiver is what we need. Matt Jones? Who knows. But I think we need someone that can make defenses respect the other side, while not taking catches form Witt or TO. I don't think sharing the passes is a good idea. It will just piss off the big names and take the ball out of our best player's hands.

In that sense, I would rather we sign a Jones than a Boldin. Does that mean I think Jones > Boldin? No way! It just mean that someone like Jones would add what we need without disrupting things.

Jones is faster than Crayton or Hurd.

Using the past as the basis, Jone's hands are better than Austin's. Maybe Austin learned to catch this offseason. In that case, he can suit the role. But I ain't holding my breath.

Stanback hasn't shown anything, but if the light turns on, he will be the answer.

In any case, we need a number two receiver, not another number one.

 

[Hoofbite]

You're right, I think you've been sniffing glue.

:wink2:

I'd say sniffing more than glue. If the team is looking for an unproven distraction, Miles Austin has his hand raised high. Why waist a spot on a guy who you are just going to send out there to do what Miles does?

If you want a guy who can play on the team for a while and contribute big time, go Boldin.

I don't think any player is scheduled or any number of catches and I doubt any of them care as long as the team is winning but since you asked, I'd gladly take 10-15 from Witten and TO and 20 from Crayton. Theres 50 catches and a solid #2 reciever.

 

[ENGCowboy]

If your blind, deaf and dumb how did you manage to type that post?

Just wondering because thats the only way this thread makes sense.

On a side note I think you were very restrained Hos knowing your absolute fascination with Williams

 

[Sarge]

You're right, I think you've been sniffing glue.

:wink2:

 

[Stash]

Did stasheroo hack your account?

I had nothing to do with it!

c:

 

[AsthmaField]

Jones is faster than Crayton or Hurd.

Maybe running a forty... but not on the football field, or not by much. He doesn't play nearly to his timed speed.

I almost wish we could wipe his forty time from the memory banks. He does not play fast. He is as elusive as Marc Colombo with the bird flu. He doesn't play strong either and DB's can easily push him off of his routes... or more easily than they should be able to with Jones' size.

There is very little that makes him stick out at the WR position.

Plus, his heart and love for the game has been questioned since he was drafted, and the team that spent a No. 1 pick on him is about to give up.

All that together doesn't make me want Dallas to pick him up.

EDIT: I do see where you were going with your initial post, though... but I just don't neccessarily agree.

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

It's slow this time of year and everyone is speculating on how to add that final piece to win another Superbowl. My input is that we get Matt Jones and leave the Boldin's and R.Williams'es out of it. The latter won't help while Jones could really make the difference.

Now, before you think that I have been sniffing glue, think about what we have right now. Witten will get 90-100 receptions. TO will get 80-90. F. Jones and MBIII will get another 50 between them. Crayton might get 30-40. And a smattering of however will get another 20-30. If we throw in a Boldin or Williams, when are they going to get the ball? Who do you take catches from? TO? Witten? The RB's?

We need a guy who is a legitimate threat, not that they will get the ball, but to spread the defense and make them play honest. Crayton and Hurd are not fast enough. Austin is, but most folks know he doesn't run great routes and if he leaves his hands out overnight they will rust. Stanback is a possibility, but we aren't hearing anyone singing his praises, so I think that experiment is still in progress.

Matt Jones, or a Matt Jones like substance, would force free safeties to play honest. If they cheat over to TO's side, then they risk a big, fast guy taking it up the other sideline one on one with a corner. Even if you only throw the ball to him a couple times a game, he will impact the way defenses play.

Do you think Boldin or Williams would be happy in that role? Would you be willing to take the ball out of Witt's or TO's hands? We need a guy that is willing to take his one or two catches a game and not complain. Someone with a lot of speed and a small ego.

Signing TO to the extension said a lot about what the plans are for the next couple years at WR. I don't expect to see any big names in here until TO's game starts to slip. I wouldn't take a big name WR right now if he fell into our lap. Not enough balls to go around.

Now that I have spoken on the issue, it is a closed matter and we can move on and not discuss adding, Williams, Boldin, or even Johnson.

 

[fortdick]

I'd say sniffing more than glue. If the team is looking for an unproven distraction, Miles Austin has his hand raised high. Why waist a spot on a guy who you are just going to send out there to do what Miles does?

If you want a guy who can play on the team for a while and contribute big time, go Boldin.

I don't think any player is scheduled or any number of catches and I doubt any of them care as long as the team is winning but since you asked, I'd gladly take 10-15 from Witten and TO and 20 from Crayton. Theres 50 catches and a solid #2 reciever.

Miles Austin is not a threat to anyone. If a defender is near him, he won't catch the ball.

I wouldn't take 15-20 catches from either Witten or TO. Can you name me any player heretofore mentioned that is better after the catch than TO or Witt? Would Boldin be happy with only 50 catches a year? Would you be willing to pay 100 catch kinda money for 50 catches a year? Do you think we let Canty, or some similar quality player leave because we spent all our money on a secondary target? Do you think that there won't be a receiver we can draft or sign in the next three years to replace TO?

I would love to have another playmaker on the field, but the truth is, unless we are going to throw 50-60 timesa game, there is no need. Now if TO gets hurt...........

 

[BehindEnemyLinez]

Boldin > Jones (Yes, the difference is that large )! Put the Elmer's down and call 911 immediately because you have obviously fried your brain!

 

[fortdick]

From your personal collection?

 

[fortdick]

Boldin > Jones (Yes, the difference is that large )! Put the Elmer's down and call 911 immediately because you have obviously fried your brain!

Is my premise that difficult to grasp?