Jerry Porter will test free agent waters

MTK · 02-11-2005, 12:23 PM

Porter is definitely an upgrade over Thrash and Jacobs. Thrash is not a starting WR, and Jacobs is still an unknown.

firstdown · 02-11-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Porter is definitely an upgrade over Thrash and Jacobs. Thrash is not a starting WR, and Jacobs is still an unknown.

I don't think that is how we should view this. Is he an upgrade over Gardner is the real question?

MTK · 02-11-2005, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I don't think that is how we should view this. Is he an upgrade over Gardner is the real question?

Look at their respective seasons this year:

Porter: 64 catches, 998 yards and 9 TD's. 17 catches from 20 yards or more, 5 from 40 or more.

Gardner: 51 catches, 650 yards and 5 TD's. 7 catches from 20 yards or more, 3 from 40 or more.

They're both similar as far as size, but Porter is faster and more of big play guy. Anybody remember when he lit up Champ Bailey for 135 yards and 3 scores?

I'm not saying I necessarily want him, but if given the choice of Porter or Burress I think I would lean towards Porter. And given the choice of Porter or Thrash/Jacobs, definitely Porter. Thrash is a solid #3/4 and is great on special teams, but he's not starting quality as we saw from his time in Philly. I like Jacobs potential but he's a total unknown at this point.

Monksdown · 02-11-2005, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Look at their respective seasons this year:

Porter: 64 catches, 998 yards and 9 TD's. 17 catches from 20 yards or more, 5 from 40 or more.

Gardner: 51 catches, 650 yards and 5 TD's. 7 catches from 20 yards or more, 3 from 40 or more.

They're both similar as far as size, but Porter is faster and more of big play guy. Anybody remember when he lit up Champ Bailey for 135 yards and 3 scores?

I'm not saying I necessarily want him, but if given the choice of Porter or Burress I think I would lean towards Porter. And given the choice of Porter or Thrash/Jacobs, definitely Porter. Thrash is a solid #3/4 and is great on special teams, but he's not starting quality as we saw from his time in Philly. I like Jacobs potential but he's a total unknown at this point.

Did you honestly say Porter over Burress? Are you joking? Burress is 5 inches taller and nearly as fast with excellent hands. And I think he's younger. Listen guys, we can stack our entire wide receiving corp with shorties if you would like to. but that's not going to showcase Patrick's arm at all. Come on. The reason we had gardner was because of his size. You need one tall wide out. Porter, and Alstott stink.

Shane · 02-11-2005, 08:49 PM

What is the lesson you get from the New England Patriots? Going for team first players who work together - unselfishly - is the key. The team is more than the sum of the alleged talent of the parts.

So, if you get me first whiners who want to be catered to and given special treatment, you have a nursery school and not a football team.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...PGQVB8O8P1.DTL

From the SF Chronicle:

Porter conceded the Raiders' contract offer is very fair. "That's great money -- definitely more than I played for ($598,500 in '04)," said Porter. "But at the same time, why didn't they do this in October, when they knew I was going to become a free agent?''

His dissatisfaction with the organization dates back to the 2003 season, specifically the chaos that surrounded the season finale in San Diego, during which then-coach Bill Callahan dismissed cornerback Charles Woodson and running back Charlie Garner prior to the game for missing a team meeting the night before.

"There was a whole lot of nonsense that went into it, but that was the point where I just became, whatever happens, happens, I'm going to do the best for me now,'' said Porter, who also was infuriated by reports in October that the Raiders were open to trade offers for him....

..."I don't know how much longer I'm going to play. I could get a career-threatening injury and be out of football in no time."

View Poll Results: You're Dan Snyder, which free agent WR do you go after?
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Jerry Porter	1	9.09%
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02-11-2005, 12:23 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,845	Porter is definitely an upgrade over Thrash and Jacobs. Thrash is not a starting WR, and Jacobs is still an unknown.

02-11-2005, 08:49 PM	#5
Shane Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 277	What is the lesson you get from the New England Patriots? Going for team first players who work together - unselfishly - is the key. The team is more than the sum of the alleged talent of the parts. So, if you get me first whiners who want to be catered to and given special treatment, you have a nursery school and not a football team. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...PGQVB8O8P1.DTL From the SF Chronicle: Porter conceded the Raiders' contract offer is very fair. "That's great money -- definitely more than I played for ($598,500 in '04)," said Porter. "But at the same time, why didn't they do this in October, when they knew I was going to become a free agent?'' His dissatisfaction with the organization dates back to the 2003 season, specifically the chaos that surrounded the season finale in San Diego, during which then-coach Bill Callahan dismissed cornerback Charles Woodson and running back Charlie Garner prior to the game for missing a team meeting the night before. "There was a whole lot of nonsense that went into it, but that was the point where I just became, whatever happens, happens, I'm going to do the best for me now,'' said Porter, who also was infuriated by reports in October that the Raiders were open to trade offers for him.... ..."I don't know how much longer I'm going to play. I could get a career-threatening injury and be out of football in no time."

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