Quote:Lee has had a nice year because he beats the guy defending him on nearly every single down.  Sure - his health finally holding up is a major factor, but his level of play easily surpasses "solid." 

 

His production would clearly be much greater with a more accurate QB. 

 

I also don't see two-time Biletnikoff award winning receivers that run a 4.4 forty "filtering in and out of the league every year."  His athleticism is more rare than you suggest IMO. 

 

His injury history will keep his price in check somewhat and the Jags have money.  Seems like a no-brainer to me. 

 

I love the first statement, btw

 

I won't go off about college football awards, i'll save that for a later date. The only disagreement I have comes from seeing enough NFL players who have the coveted 4.4-4.5 range speed in underwear coming into the league every year. I am very pleased with the season Lee has had. He makes big plays but you could say all of that about Mike Thomas who was 4th rounder. 

 

The 40 time arguments are funny, guys hits agood 40 and people go nuts. The pro Lee guys will flash the time he hit 4.4 and everyone else will go hey he hit 4.5 more.. like I really don't care that much about his 40 time. I know he had a good one for a 6'0 195 pound wr

 

Lee has a great first step which sets him apart from most of the guys with his build/speed, now try be honest with yourself, how many guys come into the league every year with his build and speed? 

 

I really like Lee, I'd love to keep him, I won't be upset if he's "overpaid" as that is relative...but my heart won't be broken at the same time because his talent isnt thaat rare. You could argue his work ethic is, and that's probably what's kept him in this league because going back to my original point, there are probably 5 guys a season in rounds 2-4 that have his natural skill set. That's the reality of being a pro athlete.

 

I'm going to go google some of this now, so build your case

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