Ravens sign Jacoby Jones

[ballhawk]

I believe Asa Jackson will be the punt returner.

Not a chance in hell after they just shelled out that dough for Jones.

[chicagoravensfan]

Seems like a great move to me. Just getting Webb off punt returns would make the deal a win. When the Ravens didn't draft a WR early you figured they'd be signing a vet. I'm much happier getting a field stretcher like Jacoby than a possession guy in the vein of Housh (Donald Driver was the guy I was thinking about). The combo of addressing LB and OL in the draft + Jacoby is a more appealing combo than having a raw guy like Hill or Randle + a retread LB/OG.

I'm all for Tandon Doss and Laquan Williams developing, but those aren't the kind of guys a contending Super Bowl team can count on.
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[Irish Raven]

The Texans fans hate this player, almost ran him out of town
And this was all season, long before the playoff game

I'm very unsure over this
And even if return duties will be a huge part of his role it's still a lot of money

[wickedsolo]

Here are my pros/cons for signing Jacoby Jones:

Pros:
-Solid depth WR move with experience as a starting receiver in the AFC.
-Solid experience returning kicks and punts.
-Vertical speed & leaping ability.
-Provides flexibility in receiving unit & provides competition for Doss, LaQuan, David Reed, & Streeter.
-Not a locker room diva (from all accounts).

Cons:
-Plays a lot smaller than what he is (6'2" 210lbs).
-Inconsistent.
-Can he shake press coverage?
-Played across arguably one of the best receivers in the NFL for 5 seasons and was average at best.
-Not a YAC guy.


Here is the biggest con of all though (IMO)...

Cam doesn't and/or rarely uses multiple WR sets. I hope they structured the deal so it allows them to get out of it if they need to because I just don't see him being worth $7mill over 2 years...especially if Asa Jackson or Bob Rainey display some good skills as a return specialist.

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[QUOTE=chicagoravensfan;454594]Seems like a great move to me. Just getting Webb off punt returns would make the deal a win. When the Ravens didn't draft a WR early you figured they'd be signing a vet. I'm much happier getting a field stretcher like Jacoby than a possession guy in the vein of Housh (Donald Driver was the guy I was thinking about). The combo of addressing LB and OL in the draft + Jacoby is a more appealing combo than having a raw guy like Hill or Randle + a retread LB/OG.

I'm all for Tandon Doss and Laquan Williams developing, but those aren't the kind of guys a contending Super Bowl team can count on.



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I totally agree. Jacoby is a solid retuner and not a 30 or over 30 WR. hes a vet despite the hands hes a speedster and 6'2. I believe he may get 3rd spot. Doss LQ and Streeter our future but right now we on a W.I.N. mentality for 4 years now going on 5. Welcome JACOBY!!

[wickedsolo]

Makes me wonder what the Panthers offered him because according to his agent after being cut from Houston, Jacoby didn't want to go to a team where he couldn't compete to be a top receiver.

[Iscull]

Makes me wonder what the Panthers offered him because according to his agent after being cut from Houston, Jacoby didn't want to go to a team where he couldn't compete to be a top receiver.

Although he does join a winning team with 2 former team mates.

[wickedsolo]

Although he does join a winning team with 2 former team mates.

Good point. Maybe Leach & Pollard convinced him to sign here?

[Iscull]

Good point. Maybe Leach & Pollard convinced him to sign here?

I have a hard time believing there wasn't any type of contact or recruiting going on between pollard/leach and jones. Especially since this team could use some speed on offense.

[Ravenswintitle]

It tells me the Ravens are not happy with the current squad without adding more pieces. There's a lot more FA to go and I'm just a little surprised they didn't wait it out to see who else might be available, but for the price they paid, they must think he's a good addition.

[B-more Ravor]

Anyone know how the contract is set up? Seems a lot of people are complaining about that and we don't know. Could be set up where he makes a mil or so this year and the rest next, which gives the opportunity to release or extend him?

Word. Until we know what the terms of the terms of the contract are, I'm not sure how anyone can criticize the signing.

Heck, I remember last year when people were complaining about the Ravens signing another former Texan to a $2.7M, 2 year deal. That too was apparently a waste of money for a S who was horrible.

Now, most seem pretty excited that Pollard's getting a contract extension.

As far as Jones' contract goes, when a player signs a deal this "late" in free agency, it's usually a one-year, "make good" contract or a two-year backloaded deal. Those type of 2-year deals are basically one-year deals, but provide the player the "security" that if he plays well enough for the team to want to keep him the 2nd year, he gets paid well. It also provides the team the ability to keep the player if they want him (and pay for him) or the option to release him with minimal Cap impact.

It's basically the same kind of deal that McKinnie got last year.

Like McKinnie's deal, it also likely includes incentives and esclators, so the base deal probably isn't $7M.

[B-more Ravor]

This has to spell the end of David Reed, right? Boldin, Smith, Doss, Jones, Streeter, Williams?....

Reed is likely to start the season on PUP, so that decision will be delayed, perhaps even until next offseason.