Texans trade wide receiver Keshawn Martin to New England

robertweathers said:

This Patriots team baffles me sometimes.

I have no doubt that this is well thought out on a multitude of levels.

Just gotta see....

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Ice_Ice_Brady said:

This reminds me of one of those old Nintendo Hockey games where you could pick either the fat, medium, or skinny player. The fat guy was slow but had a great slapshot and couldn't get checked. The small guy was really fast but got knocked over easily and had a weak shot.

Of course, every once in awhile you'd get someone who would just go all-out and make all five guys either fat or skinny, or a combination fat and skinny but no mediums. That's the Patriots.

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Danger Zone said:

You didn't say what the skinny guy was good at. How do we know what the Patriots are missing if you don't tell us what the skinny guy was good at?

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NashuaPats said:

I've never heard of him, but here's some info on him.

4th round pick in 2012 by Houston; 38 receptions 418 yards over 3 seasons

6' even 188 lbs 4.45 40, 6.85 3 cone

OVERVIEW
Martin is an explosive mover who is quick off the snap to work into his routes. He's been a two-year starter for Michigan State and has been productive running with the ball after short catches. He can take a bubble screen the distance and uses his pure athletic ability to outmaneuver defenders. He is athletic enough to be the superior guy on an NFL field matching up against most DBs. He is a very good speed-variance route runner who can keep corners on their heels and toes. He has fourth-round value and is such a late riser with a solid, productive Big 10 championship game that he could continue to rise into the late third round.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Martin is good at varying his speed in routes. He is the type of athlete who can make ridiculous moves with his feet while still running full speed. He is explosive when moving off the ball and gets to top speed very quickly. This is usually how he dials up his routes, as he is into them before the corner is even ready. He uses this same foot quickness to get open at the top of routes. He has the speed to be a deep threat at the next level and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He will work a lot of screens looking to get behind blocks of bigger receivers outside.
WEAKNESSES Martin is uninspired when it comes to blocking. Despite decent size, he isn't very strong and just looks completely uninvolved. The same can be said when going across the middle; he is unreliable with defenders draped around him and needs to be completely open to finish the play.

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/Keshawn-Martin?id=2532900

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1. Keshawn Martin
   American football wide receiver
2. Keshawn Charles Martin is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Texans in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Wikipedia
3. Born: March 15, 1990 (age 25), Inkster, MI
4. Height: 5' 11"
5. Current team: Houston Texans (#82 / Wide receiver)
6. Parents: Tracy Martin, Charles McKissick
7. Stats
   
   
   Year Team REC YDS AVG LNG TD YDS AVG
   2014 Texans 6 78 13.0 32 0 - -
   2013 Texans 22 253 11.5t 32 2 - -
   Career 38 416 10.9 32 3 53 13

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Tasco said:

Doesn't really sound like a BB-type WR with the uninspired and weak blocking. Maybe just a KR & PR as they might not risk Edelman or Amendola because of the shallow WR depth on the team. Otherwise this move is rather confusing...what does he offer more than KT or Harper?

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wpdougie2180 said:

https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/644252786461290496

Texans trade wide receiver Keshawn Martin to New England he was active didn't play in season opener

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Chiuba E. Obele said:

What are the terms of the trade?

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JackBauer said:

You prefer the fellow no one's ever heard of, I presume?

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