Bold Predictions:

He's a 4th year WR. How long does it take the average WR to develop. At least four years. Brunell is a first option (moss), second option (cooley), 3rd option (portis) type of QB. He throws it away quick. At games I've watched Jacobs get good seperation down field and never get thrown to, something you can't watch and evaluate from home sitting on your couch.

That all may be true Daseal, but the simple fact is he's running out of chances here. Yes it takes WRs a while to develop sometimes, but he hasn't shown anything at all in game situations. Being a training camp hero doesn't get you anywhere in this league, sooner or later he needs to step on the field and make a difference when the bullets are live. All we've heard from him is excuses. The DBs are too fast, he's always hurt, the gameplan doesn't come his way... enough already.

Unless he really impresses the rest of the way he's a likely cut. It's really a simple decision, him or Patten. If Patten is 100% there's no way Jacobs beats him out.

My prediction regarding Brunell is as long as he's healthy and playing well, Campbell won't get a sniff of playing time.

I do however have a lot of confidence in Campbell. Yes he's a complete unknown, but I have a feeling if he's pressed into duty we'll be alright.

That all may be true Daseal, but the simple fact is he's running out of chances here. Yes it takes WRs a while to develop sometimes, but he hasn't shown anything at all in game situations. Being a training camp hero doesn't get you anywhere in this league, sooner or later he needs to step on the field and make a difference when the bullets are live. All we've heard from him is excuses. The DBs are too fast, he's always hurt, the gameplan doesn't come his way... enough already.

Unless he really impresses the rest of the way he's a likely cut. It's really a simple decision, him or Patten. If Patten is 100% there's no way Jacobs beats him out.


Matty while I agree with you and others about Jacobs and his lack of productivity thus far, I think the decision about who to cut between him and Patten comes down to the importance of that roster spot. The 4th, 5th, and 6th receivers (if we keep six) have to play ST. Patten is not a ST player, so I beg to ask the question again; What is Patten going to do on Sunday's if he's on the team? Will we use that roster spot for a guy who will only catch a pass or two here and there, and make no other contribution or use the spot for a more serviceable player? Patten was signed as a free agent, Jacobs a 2nd round DC, which player has the most up-side long term for the position and salry?

some players just can't play in the nfl. we'll see what happens, but my money is on TJ being cut. If campbell can play, it wouldn't be surprising to see him starting some games. Injuries happen quite frequently in the NFL.

Matty while I agree with you and others about Jacobs and his lack of productivity thus far, I think the decision about who to cut between him and Patten comes down to the importance of that roster spot. The 4th, 5th, and 6th receivers (if we keep six) have to play ST. Patten is not a ST player, so I beg to ask the question again; What is Patten going to do on Sunday's if he's on the team? Will we use that roster spot for a guy who will only catch a pass or two here and there, and make no other contribution or use the spot for a more serviceable player? Patten was signed as a free agent, Jacobs a 2nd round DC, which player has the most up-side long term for the position and salry?

I agree about the 4th WR needing to play teams. Patten has done that before and I think they were planning on working him into the special teams mix before he got sick.

Will we use that roster spot for a guy who will only catch a pass or two here and there, and make no other contribution or use the spot for a more serviceable player? Patten was signed as a free agent, Jacobs a 2nd round DC, which player has the most up-side long term for the position and salry?

upside is probably patten (proven he can have 800 yards and he's relatively cheap, and willing to be a #4 without complaining, i'm sure he'd play ST if he had too). He's fast enough that he could play teams, but putting him there might be risking injury for no good reason. We have lots of good ST player though (shawn springs, sean taylor, etc etc) and our other depth (mccune, doughty, havner) will probably have more than enough guys that keeping 1 non-ST spot on the depth chart won't matter.

upside is probably patten (proven he can have 800 yards and he's relatively cheap, and willing to be a #4 without complaining, i'm sure he'd play ST if he had too). He's fast enough that he could play teams, but putting him there might be risking injury for no good reason. We have lots of good ST player though (shawn springs, sean taylor, etc etc) and our other depth (mccune, doughty, havner) will probably have more than enough guys that keeping 1 non-ST spot on the depth chart won't matter.
and randle el will play special teams...so our 3rd receiver will play it instead of our 4th

and randle el will play special teams...so our 3rd receiver will play it instead of our 4th

gibbs only excused the #1 and #2 the last two years. but i guess if we go 3wide as a base package, then he'd technically be a starter.

What about Thrash? Are we forgetting about Thrash?