(06-18-2019, 08:55 AM)JagFanatic24 Wrote:

(06-18-2019, 05:01 AM)Jags02 Wrote: Jimmy tended to angle himself toward the sideline going out of bounds instead of turning upfield to try and score. I was thinking his TD count surely lagged a bit compared to guys with similar yardage and receptions production. That said, I looked around for evidence, and that's not really the case. With only a few exceptions where guys are true TD machines (i.e., Antonio Brown, Steve Largent), Jimmy's stats were right on par with most receivers. Jimmy consistently had between 6 and 8 TDs with the Jaguars, and that's not shabby at all. 

He had 3 years with 8 TDs and 1 year with 7. Even during that season he led the league in receptions in 1999, he only scored 5 times.

Side note- from 1996 to 2001, Jimmy Smith caught more balls for lore yards than other other WR in the league, all while making it to his 5th straight Pro Bowl.

His stats from 1996-2001 are very interesting. Everyone says Boselli's dominance during his relatively brief career merit him entering the HOF. On that basis, Jimmy Smith deserves more consideration than he has received. If he had some double-digit touchdown seasons, his chances of getting to Canton would have been much higher. I still say he was the greatest Jaguar ever. Even when double-teamed, the guy couldn't be covered while in his prime. His record-breaking game against the Ravens dominant defense was the greatest performance in Jaguars history.

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