(02-15-2018, 03:43 PM)NJ JagsFan Wrote:

(02-15-2018, 02:55 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Because if you look around the roster - this WR corps is missing a true X receiver that's physical at the L.O.S. and can regularly win 50/50 balls and back shoulder throws. 

Cole might become somewhat like that - but he's not there yet and probably will never have what A-Rob has in that regard. He relies on speed - which is great - but it's different.  Cole is really a Z. Not an X. Westbrook can play Y or Z. Not really an X either.  Hurns can play X, but he plays much better at Y. 

Most folks believe you need a true X guy to compliment the other skill sets typical to your Z and Y receivers. 
I think the Jags offense would have continued a number of stalled drives in 2017 by having a guy like that. They didn't. 
If I'm going to spend big bucks replacing A-Rob -  I'd want to spend it on a guy with a similar skill set.

I mean they are speedy WR's don't get me wrong but no where are you finding our WR's getting as open as Landry on a consistent basis. And what kind of X guy did the dolphins have to compliment him? He was the horse of that offense what are you even talking about lol?

I get what your're saying that they are different kinds of wide outs but they both get it done nevertheless. I wouldn't consider Odell a 50/50 jump over everyone and catch it kind of receiver but would you not go after him if he was a FA because hes not? Just bad ideology IMO on your guys behalf.

I think you're confusing X receiver to just being a #1 receiver. It doesn't matter who our #1 receiver is along as he gets the attention of opposing defenses and they get forced to double cover. It has nothing to do with the type of receiver he is, that's when you'll see our #2's and #3's get open no matter what kind of receivers they are either.

Landry (and the phins in general)  would have benefited greatly by having a 6'2" plus receiver at X that could beat press and win jump balls.  They didn't have one either - but I bet they wish they did. 

You think it doesn't matter. I think it does. No big deal. 

I don't want three Emmanuel Sanders' when I could have a Larry Fitzgerald, an Emmanuel Sanders and a Tyreek Hill in my corps instead. 

You'll pardon me if I prefer "better" to "good enough to get it done." 

I also think this tired narrative of Jags receivers not getting open is one of the stupidest things I've ever seen around here. 
Lee, Cole and Westbrook got open regularly.  Bortles was just too often late with the ball and/or off target. 
Go watch some all 22 film and look how open those guys are when they come out of their breaks and look for the ball that isn't there yet. It's pretty consistent.

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