Quote:Anybody know if any ex-Jags are playing in tonights game?
DuJuan Harris = Green Bay kickoff returner
Also I have to count MIke Smith and Dirk Koetter as former Jaguars, even though they were assistant coaches in Jacksonville.
Quote:DuJuan Harris = Green Bay kickoff returner
Also I have to count MIke Smith and Dirk Koetter as former Jaguars, even though they were assistant coaches in Jacksonville.
Well if you are going to include coaches, you forgot to add Dom Capers, the DC of the packers.
Heck, there could even be more ex Jags coaches coaching in the game.
If Julio Jones hadn't been injured he may have gotten to 300 receiving yards.
Was is the record for receiving yards anyway ...
Quote:If Julio Jones hadn't been injured he may have gotten to 300 receiving yards.
Was is the record for receiving yards anyway ...
Flipper Anderson, 336 yards.
Jimmy Smith came close to breaking that too. 291 yards against Baltimore in 2000, a defense considered among the best in NFL history.
Quote:Flipper Anderson, 336 yards.
As a former fan of that era Rams team, that dude could flat out ball. Very few people realize how good that Rams offense (and he especially) was because it existed in the shadow of the 49ers. He and Eric Dickerson were, by far, my favorite football players until I was introduced to Fred Taylor. Willie Anderson (Rams), Jake Reed (Vikings) and Herman Moore (Lions) were arguably the three most underrated receivers I've ever seen play the game.
Thanks for putting a smile on my face on an otherwise painfully uneventful workday by bringing by memories of my favorite era of football.
Quote:As a former fan of that era Rams team, that dude could flat out ball. Very few people realize how good that Rams offense (and he especially) was because it existed in the shadow of the 49ers. He and Eric Dickerson were, by far, my favorite football players until I was introduced to Fred Taylor. Willie Anderson (Rams), Jake Reed (Vikings) and Herman Moore (Lions) were arguably the three most underrated receivers I've ever seen play the game.
Thanks for putting a smile on my face on an otherwise painfully uneventful workday by bringing by memories of my favorite era of football.
Eric Dickerson was a flat out beast. Every time that stiff-arm was unleashed somebody was losing a helmet. :-)
Quote:My boy Flipper.
Wasn't there a movie about Flipper?
Quote:As a former fan of that era Rams team, that dude could flat out ball. Very few people realize how good that Rams offense (and he especially) was because it existed in the shadow of the 49ers. He and Eric Dickerson were, by far, my favorite football players until I was introduced to Fred Taylor. Willie Anderson (Rams), Jake Reed (Vikings) and Herman Moore (Lions) were arguably the three most underrated receivers I've ever seen play the game.
Thanks for putting a smile on my face on an otherwise painfully uneventful workday by bringing by memories of my favorite era of football.
As impressive as the record receiving yard game was, the memory that jumps out for me regarding Flipper Anderson along with the 336 receiving yard performance was his game winning OT reception on the road against the Giants in the 1989 season playoffs. Anderson beat CB Mark Collins, one of the better CB's of his time and kept on running right through the Giants Stadium tunnel. That was the last playoff game that the old Los Angeles Rams won.
Quote:As impressive as the record receiving yard game was, the memory that jumps out for me regarding Flipper Anderson along with the 336 receiving yard performance was his game winning OT reception on the road against the Giants in the 1989 season playoffs. Anderson beat CB Mark Collins, one of the better CB's of his time and kept on running right through the Giants Stadium tunnel. That was the last playoff game that the old Los Angeles Rams won.
Ugh...don't remind me.
Then the wheels fell off practically overnight, it seems. I akin that Rams team to the 98-99 Utah Jazz (who I also supported). If it weren't for the 49ers/Bulls, both of those teams would've likely had 2 World Titles. Now, I need a drink.
I'm going to assume you have some affinity for Detroit given your avatar, what is/was your take on Herman Moore?
Quote:As a former fan of that era Rams team, that dude could flat out ball. Very few people realize how good that Rams offense (and he especially) was because it existed in the shadow of the 49ers. He and Eric Dickerson were, by far, my favorite football players until I was introduced to Fred Taylor. Willie Anderson (Rams), Jake Reed (Vikings) and Herman Moore (Lions) were arguably the three most underrated receivers I've ever seen play the game.
Thanks for putting a smile on my face on an otherwise painfully uneventful workday by bringing by memories of my favorite era of football.
Also a former Rams fan here. Although I was more partial to Ellard - A Fresno native and CSUF alum. :thumbsup:
Quote:Flipper Anderson, 336 yards.
Thanks.
I sort of remember seeing that game. I think it was a Monday Night Game. I can hear Howard now ...
Quote:Also a former Rams fan here. Although I was more partial to Ellard - A Fresno native and CSUF alum. :thumbsup:
It was hard not to like both dudes, I just remember being a kid and laughing everytime they called him "Flipper" and it stuck. I grew to appreciate Henry more ironically when he became a Redskin.
Quote:Ugh...don't remind me.
Then the wheels fell off practically overnight, it seems. I akin that Rams team to the 98-99 Utah Jazz (who I also supported). If it weren't for the 49ers/Bulls, both of those teams would've likely had 2 World Titles. Now, I need a drink.
I'm going to assume you have some affinity for Detroit given your avatar, what is/was your take on Herman Moore?
One thing that I thought hurt the Los Angeles Rams greatly is the draft mistakes they made with most of the draft resources they received in the 3 way trade with the Bills and Colts involving Eric Dickerson. It seemed like the talent level dropped quickly. Eventually, they didn't re-sign OLB-DE Kevin Greene, who was the Clay Matthews ( Packers ) of his day. He eventually became Matthews' position coach in Green Bay for a number of seasons. Once Kevin Greene left the Rams, I'm sure it felt like the success the team had in the late 1980's felt like a distant memory.
I've been a Lions fan since 1970. Herman Moore is easily one of my 10 favorite Lions players on Offense in my 45 seasons rooting for the team. Moore had tremendous size, hands, leaping ability, and body control. He was one of the best red zone receivers ever. Moore didn't have a great 40 time but he was a legit deep threat because of his size and ball skills. It also helped that he played most of his career with Barry Sanders, who was the focal point of most opposing Defenses. Unfortunately, injuries led to a quick decline of Herman Moore's skills. For much of Moore's career, it felt like he had a chance to be a HOFer. But he couldn't sustain his success in the new century. Two other thoughts about Herman Moore is he's a class act and has excellent communication skills. He took advantage of the opportunity that UVA's top notch communications program offers. Moore has done plenty of broadcast work, both during his playing career and since that time. In fact, Moore was one of the Lions pre-season announcers this summer and among other games did some of the analysis against the Jaguars.
BTW, I agree with you about Jake Reed being underrated as an NFL WR. He complimented Cris Carter well.
Quote:Also a former Rams fan here. Although I was more partial to Ellard - A Fresno native and CSUF alum. :thumbsup:
I thought Henry Ellard was one of the best route runners I've seen over the years. Ellard also had great awareness on the field. I'm not surprised that he became a highly successful NFL WR coach.