Jacob's toe worse than originally thought

[herrmag]

Originally posted by BD

he was buried on the depth chart behind Coles, Gardner, Thrash, and even McCants

A 2nd round pick who's only been in the league for two full seasons, who's barely had consistent time on the field because he's been the #4 receiver at best?

BD

How do these statements help your case? I'm not saying we should cut him, but really, these statements don't exactly shed a good light on Taylor's abilities. :doh:

[RDSKNfaithfull]

Originally posted by Voice of Reason

I would venture to guess that more than one player in the NFL has been kicked in the stomach area and not missed two months because of it.

Anyway, Jacobs has suffered three injuries in his two seasons and a training camp as a Redskin. He suffered a strained shoulder, bruised pancreas, and now dislocated toe. I'd say he's injury prone.

Lets not forget his "nagging injurys" in Florida

[RDSKNfaithfull]

Originally posted by Gallen5862

The drafting of Jacobs in the second round was actually a good pick at the time. Most mock drafts had him going in the first round. I believe thet are just being careful with his toe and giving chances to see other receivers before the cut down next week.

The ONLY reason he was high on Mocks because Kiper and Cerrato are buddies and the only place you saw him in a mock in the first round was Pick #13

I don't think we should cut Jacobs or put him on IR. Some of you are pushing the other extreme though talking this guy up a little much. Yes he is the best reciever on the field when its 7 on 7 with no pads. Fact is he has struggled with injury, bad luck or not they are injuries.

[Gamebreaker]

Originally posted by redman

None of those receivers you listed except for Curtis had a tandem like Coles and Gardner in front of them either, and Curtis' career stat line is 36 434 12.1 2. Stop the presses!

Jacobs was not a Gibbs pick, and yet Gibbs has gone out of his way to praise him and make room for him in his plans. That should tell you something.

Would it really have taken that much to unseat 50/50 as a starter?

[redman]

Originally posted by Gamebreaker

Would it really have taken that much to unseat 50/50 as a starter?

In 2003 when Jacobs was drafted, Gardner was coming off his best season, a season in which he exceeded 1000 yards receiving.

Jacobs was injured that year and was effectively a rookie in a brand new system last year.

So yeah, it would have been a little difficult to unseat the incumbent Gardner. But Jacobs has done what he could to impress including playing some mean special teams.

It's silly to me that we gave a jerk like Westy 7 seasons and a stiff like Gardner 4 years, but God forbid we give a hard working guy like Jacobs more than two! :doh:

[newarkredskinsfan]

there was a post this week that said he might be out for a month. That he wont even start running until he can walk all day with out pain and they will go from there.

[Leonard Washington]

jacobs is the best wideout we got and that's sad.

[Truant]

Originally posted by Drex

It's baffling to me how a guy with 19 catches for 215 yards in his entire career thus far is so highly regarded.

Jacobs has the tools to succeed but until this process becomes a reality, he is not going to be extended the benefit of the doubt.

As fans, most of us are rooting for him to put it all together and have a breakout season. However, considering his previous history as well as his current injury status, I believe that it's quite foolish to bestow high expectations upon a player who quite frankly, hasn't performed.

Stan Hixon and Joe Gibbs have high expectations of Jacobs this year-- please do let them know how foolish they're being. They must be blinded by his 2nd round status...