RIP#40

He is one of only 2 2006 top 10 WR picks to have scored a TD, he is third in rcv yds. and third in yards per catch. Maybe we are judging this kid too harshly. Here are the sad looking stats for the first 10 WR's taken in the 2006 draft.

1) Holmes, Steelers- 4 games 7 catches 73 yards 10.4 ypc and 0 touchdowns
2) Jackson, Patriots- 3 games 4 catches 51 yards 12.8 ypc and 1 touchdown
3) Moss, NY Giants- 1 game-- 1 catch for 4 yds - 4.0 ypc and 0 touchdowns
4) Jennings, Packers- 5 games 20 catches 364 yds 18.2 ypc and 3 TD's-----
5) Wilson, Browns-- 1 game no catches, no yds no touchdowns------------
6) Hagen, Dolphins- 5 games, 2 catches 31 yds. 15.5 ypc and 0 touchdowns
7) Stovall, Tampa Bay- 1 game and 0 catches 0 yds and 0 touchdowns------
8) Reid, Steelers-- 1 game with 0 catches 0 yds and 0 touchdowns----------
9) Rogers, Packers- Did not make the team 104th player selected------------
10) Avant, Eagles--3 games, 0 catches, 0 yds, 0 Touchdowns--------------
Looks like the front office missed on Greg Jennings he was picked 16 spots after Chad Jackson, he is having a great rookie season so far. All in all I think we might have been vastly overestimating the impact Jackson would have as a rookie. Let's get Porter from the Raiders now.

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jczxohn1

But has he mastered a crossing route?

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JoeSixPat

I'm sure the fans who expected Jackson to come in and have an immediate impact, firmly establishing himself as the #1 or #2 WR are likely disappointed.

Unreasonable expectations have a way of doing that to you.

Those fans who recognize that even Hall of Fame WRs needed a season to establish themselves aren't even close to bemoaning this draft pick yet.

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patsox23

It's way, WAY too early to say this re Jennings, Jackson AND Porter, you ridiculous newbie SPAZ.

RIP#40

Will there be stops at adequate and good first, or will he go directly to great?

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RIP#40

Too early to say what? That Jennings is having a great rookie year so far? Too early to say that the Pats should go after Porter now? Or too early to say that Jackson will not be our #1 this season?

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zarakotas5

I sincerely doubt there is a single GM in the NFL that would accept Steve Smith for CJ right now, especially those fighting for their job.

Chad Jackson will eventually become the exciting pass catcher that we have yet to see as Patriots fans. It will occur when Brady is actually in his prime, say, 2007, 2008, 2009. We will see things that have never been seen before, like long bombs, screen passes going for 40 yards, slants through the middle for first downs and more.

Come back and read this in 2008.

TomBrady'sGoat

I think the NFL made two big mistakes when they shortened the season to 5 games and dictated that rookie contracts be only for one year.

skri65

How can you say that the front office "missed" on Greg Jennings after 5 darn games in which Jackson has been hindered by injury. Get some darn perspective. Terry Glenn had a huge rookie season, Steve Smith didnt, Chad Johnson didn't. Are you saying that the Bengals missed out on Terry Glenn?

Take a step back and breathe for a second. Please. I"m beginning to get tired of Chad Jackson complains.

Reality Check people: CJ is a ROOKIE. Hopefully he'll be able to adjust well and quickly to our offense. Hopefully he'll be able to learn the ropes fast and be able to take a leading role in our passing offense. But don't be surprised if he doesn't. Most rookies don't.

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Many people were high on Jennings at draft time. However, Jennings is 5'11 195 with average speed, and I believe the Pats are gambling that CJ can be a special, game-breaking player. Jennings is at least 2 years older than Jackson and played his full 4 years of college. Everyone knew he was more of a finished product. Too early to make judgments.