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joecrisp · 03-28-2004, 08:20 AM

Jacobs has looked very sharp, indeed. I was raving about him last year during training camp, and he's continuing where he left off before the abdominal injury that pretty much ruined his rookie season. He's very quick, runs excellent routes, has soft hands, great concentration-- and once the ball is in his hands, he has the elusiveness and ankle-breaking change-of-direction that you might see from some the shiftier runningbacks. He's a very exciting player to watch, and I'm sure that's who Gibbs was referring to with those comments. I think he has a very solid shot at being the #3 guy. He has everything you look for in a quick wideout. He could be a very dangerous threat out of the slot.

I'll ask Gibbs about him today, and see if we can get a direct answer regarding his thoughts on Jacobs.

I can hear the "what about McCants" questions coming already. I don't recall seeing him do anything yesterday. I was impressed by how much work Cloman and Swayne got, though. The coaches really seem to be testing these guys out, and I think they're pleased with the results as well. Swayne is very similar to Jacobs. I'm surprised his career has been so quiet to this point. Maybe he's a different player when the pads are on, I don't know. The wide receiver competition at training camp is going to be fun to watch.

03-28-2004, 08:20 AM	#8
joecrisp The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlottesville, VA Age: 49 Posts: 1,501	Jacobs has looked very sharp, indeed. I was raving about him last year during training camp, and he's continuing where he left off before the abdominal injury that pretty much ruined his rookie season. He's very quick, runs excellent routes, has soft hands, great concentration-- and once the ball is in his hands, he has the elusiveness and ankle-breaking change-of-direction that you might see from some the shiftier runningbacks. He's a very exciting player to watch, and I'm sure that's who Gibbs was referring to with those comments. I think he has a very solid shot at being the #3 guy. He has everything you look for in a quick wideout. He could be a very dangerous threat out of the slot. I'll ask Gibbs about him today, and see if we can get a direct answer regarding his thoughts on Jacobs. I can hear the "what about McCants" questions coming already. I don't recall seeing him do anything yesterday. I was impressed by how much work Cloman and Swayne got, though. The coaches really seem to be testing these guys out, and I think they're pleased with the results as well. Swayne is very similar to Jacobs. I'm surprised his career has been so quiet to this point. Maybe he's a different player when the pads are on, I don't know. The wide receiver competition at training camp is going to be fun to watch.