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Denard Robinson to the Jaguars!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:01 PM
#1
Denard Robinson to the Jaguars!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:01 PM
#2
now
now i'm a jacksonville fan
April 27th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
#3
Chad Henne, Denard Robinson,
Chad Henne, Denard Robinson, new uniforms...what's not to like?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:33 PM
#4
Just my opinion, but,
Just my opinion, but, well:
- The team
- The city
- The uniform
- The ineptitude (yes, I'm a Lions fan, so this is an irrational statement)
- The state
- The lack of history
- The lack of fans in the stadium
- The complete ZERO drama watching them play
What to like:
- Denard
- Henne (although I don't expet to see him on the field, so this doesn't count too much)
Winner:
What to like. Denard carries a lot of weight, apparently. Seriously. I'll be watching the Jaquars in the preseason! How crazy is that.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:42 PM
#5
Irrational?
4. The ineptitude (yes, I'm a Lions fan, so this is an irrational statement)
Not irrational ... just clear-eyed observation from a fan whose team exemplifies the word "inept."
April 27th, 2013 at 5:28 PM
#6
True...
Very true. 56 years and counting.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:51 PM
#7
The complete ZERO drama
The complete ZERO drama watching them play
What kind of drama are you looking for? Fisticuffs on the sidelines?
Given how much parity there is in the NFL, Jacksonville might well be in the playoffs in a year or two. It's not like MLB where you can basically write off the Royals and Pirates for the next generation.
April 28th, 2013 at 8:37 AM
#8
The royals are winning their
The royals are winning their division and the pirates are in second. Both are likely playoff teams.
April 28th, 2013 at 2:25 PM
#9
It was a joke...but your
It was a joke...but your disgust is noted. Get emotional much?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:56 PM
#10
A Detroit native criticizing
A Detroit native criticizing another city and franchise. Comical.
April 27th, 2013 at 9:01 PM
#11
Jaguar GM's comments on Denard:
(On Denard Robinson) "I've been watching that guy for as long as he's been playing. Every time I go to Michigan it just amazes me about how passionate he is about football, how loved he is at that school amongst his teammates and how he just goes about his business. You watch that guy practice and he has fun. Not only does he have juice on the field in terms of his speed and play-making ability but just juice in the building. You're going to love the kid. I've watched from afar for a long time. I got a call from Thomas (Dimitroff) and he's like, 'I knew you were going to end up getting him at some point in time,' because we talked about him in Atlanta and I was really excited about that pick."
(He's a running back?) "We're going to play him at running back and we're going to play him a little bit at slot so you're going to see him in a lot of different formations. He's a running back just like he's a slot and we're going to use him as a kick returner so we're going to try and get the ball into his hands and that's going to be one of the goals. I've been fortunate enough in my time in Atlanta and my time in Indianapolis to see what playmakers can do for a team and we needed some speed and some explosiveness here."
(On his injuries) "No, nothing major. He's played in the Big Ten, the Big Twelve now, and carried the ball a ton of times and has really been pretty durable for as much as he's played."
(Did not a lot of teams look at him as a running back?) "I've heard all different things. I've heard teams look at him as a running back, as a wide receiver and even as a corner back. We even kicked it around a little bit before the draft just kind of joking knowing our need was a corner back saying, 'Well if we draft him we can use him both ways.' But we're going to stick to him at offense. He is a tremendous athlete."(Are you faster today than you were two days ago?) "Absolutely, yeah."
(Any concerns with Robinson's ability to hold onto the ball at the Combine?) "He's not our finished product by any means. He's played quarterback his whole life so he's going to be a work in progress. I don't expect him to go out there in year one and just have everything down. He's going to have his drops, he may have his fumbles, and that stuff but it's going to be a little bit of a work in progress. We feel like if we can develop him then he can turn into something special."
(Wildcat?) "That's a possibility. We want to get the ball into his hands."
April 27th, 2013 at 2:01 PM
#12
Dammit, this was one of the
Dammit, this was one of the teams I hate hate hate
Congrats to but man
April 27th, 2013 at 2:04 PM
#13
How can you hate the Jags?
How can you hate the Jags?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:07 PM
#14
I totally understand why you
I totally understand why you hate the Jags, because they're such a great team year in and year out...
April 27th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
#15
I hate the Jags because
I hate the Jags because they're a superfluous team in a horrible city with ugly uniforms and colors and no fanbase.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:34 PM
#16
I hate the Jags because they
I hate the Jags because they seem like a shitty team thats always shitty i.e. Browns, Lions even though they were actually decent until a few years back. But yea Jacksonville was one of the few teams I didn't want to see Denard go but the bright side is hopefully a lot of his family will get to make the trip from Deerfield Beach up to Jacksonville.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:14 PM
#17
This
The only possible silver lining for this is that Denard gets to be close to home. Jacksonville is hardly ever on TV, and they're just an awful franchise. Not to mention the uniforms - Denard has to make the transition from the best uniform in sports (totally unbiased here, guys) to ... teal. With lots of flair. Overall, I'm pretty bummed about this.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:41 PM
#18
The silver lining for me is
The silver lining for me is maybe the Jags will move to LA and I can see Henne to shoelace in person!
April 28th, 2013 at 2:30 PM
#19
This!
I love this, because, well I would get to see him too; and that would likely mean the Chargers would not be the team to go to LA.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:01 PM
#20
I hate the Jags because
I hate the Jags because they're a superfluous team in a horrible city with ugly uniforms and colors and no fanbase.
That describes most recent expansion franchises in sports.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:56 PM
#21
the Jags are over 20 years
the Jags are over 20 years old at this point... they're an exceptional case, the worst decision in NFL history bar none.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:36 PM
#22
And the
...franchise been around long enough to establish some big rivalries with opposing fanbases too.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:03 PM
#23
Provided he gets some run,
Provided Henne gets some run, the Jags will feature the last two (prominent) UM QBs.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:04 PM
#24
Wait until they hire Nick
Wait until they hire Nick Sheridan
April 27th, 2013 at 2:23 PM
#25
Henne to Robinson.
Gets you a little verklempt, doesn't it?
April 27th, 2013 at 3:06 PM
#26
Like butter
Like butter
April 27th, 2013 at 2:03 PM
#27
Henne to Denard?
That'd be fun to see!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:04 PM
#28
Officially a Jaguars fan now.
Officially a Jaguars fan now.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:04 PM
#29
Nice! Go Denard
Jut notied Philly had the next pick. I wonder if they were hoping to pick up Denard. I know Chip Kelly had great things to say about him.
I really hope he can develop into a Antwaan Randel-El kind of guy
April 27th, 2013 at 2:37 PM
#30
That's what I was hoping too.
That's what I was hoping too. Big congats to Denard, but it would have been fun to see him play in the Philly offense.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
#31
Agreed. I would've loved to
Agreed. I would've loved to have seen what Chip Kelly could do for Denard. Ah well, I think he'll still have a nice career. Can't bench speed like that.
April 27th, 2013 at 5:28 PM
#32
They can
And they do, quite frequently. What will be harder to keep on the sidelines is his vision, cutting ability and patience with the ball in his hand as a runner. Hopefully they don't just stick him in the slot.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
#33
I've never watched an entire Jaguars game.
This coming season, that changes!
Go Denard!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
#34
I'd be careful about
I'd be careful about promising yourself that level of commitment. The Jags will certain try this level of dedication.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:22 PM
#35
I dunno. They've got Justin
I dunno. They've got Justin Blackmon, Ace Sanders, Denard, and Maurice Jones-Drew, offensively they should be the fun to watch
April 27th, 2013 at 2:54 PM
#36
and
AND Blaine Gabbert!!! Wait . . . nevermind.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
#37
Hope you don't live in
Hope you don't live in Jacksonville. If you do, you still won't be watching any Jags home games since they're all blacked out.
April 27th, 2013 at 6:09 PM
#38
Not quite
I seem to be able to watch them every week. I think for at least 3 years now there hasn't been a blackout.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
#39
It was only two picks until
It was only two picks until the Lions. :( I was really hoping he could stay in Michigan, but getting to go back to Florida is probably a good thing for him, too.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:55 PM
#40
They traded that pick away to
They traded that pick away to Seattle anyway
April 27th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
#43
glad he is staying close to
glad he is staying close to home.. congrats denard, good luck. he should get playing time.. punt/kick returner
April 27th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
#44
DENARD!!!! So happy for
DENARD!!!! So happy for him. He's going to do big things down there.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
#45
Yay me
I livE right across from Ever Bank field ill make it to a game this year
April 27th, 2013 at 2:44 PM
#46
If camp is close I'm sure a
If camp is close I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't mind hearing how he is doing.
April 27th, 2013 at 6:06 PM
#47
Me too
I'm across the river as well. MI transplant in Jax and now I may actually go to more than 1 game a season. There's a lot of buzz around town about this team this year.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
#48
Definitely felt like the
Definitely felt like the Lions were going to get him, so will be interesting to see who they pick now.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:07 PM
#49
Traded their pick. I think
Traded their pick. I think that's confirmation they were going to take Denard.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
#50
Lets not wish such evil on our friends
I love Denard and I'm so happy he was not sent to sports purgatory - also known as the Detroit Lions. I am now a Jaguars fan.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:21 PM
#51
Kinda hard to figure out what
Kinda hard to figure out what team you're talking about. I think it's a close race.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:53 PM
#52
Definitely funny considering the jaguars are the
Definitely funny considering the jaguars are the worse team in the NFL
April 27th, 2013 at 2:56 PM
#53
Not as close as you might think
Sure, Jacksonville has the least fans in the NFL, and has been terrible in the last couple of years, but people forget just how truly awful the Lions are/have been: there is no comparsion - the Jaguars have a much more relevant recent history.
Lions: 1 playoff win since 1957
Jaguars: 5 playoff wins since 1996 (last one was in 2007).
Never forget -- the Lions have the worst on-field perfomance of any US team in the four big team sports over the last 50+ years. It's not a fun team to be "your" team, as any Lions fan will tell you.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:43 PM
#54
Yes, he avoided the horrible
Yes, he avoided the horrible fate if going to play for a shitty team in a crappy cit... oh
April 27th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
#55
Does this mean...
.. I have to watch Jags games? Ugh.
Congrats though... rooting for him like few others.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
#56
Ill have to start following
Ill have to start following the Jaguars now. Im so glad he got picked he has done so much for Michigan football.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
#57
Prove them all wrong Denard!
Prove them all wrong Denard!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
#58
Im glad for Denard, but...
Im really surprised and maybe even a little upset for the kid that it took this long. Tebow went in the freakin 1st rd and Pat White went in the 2nd. Denard is better than both...
April 27th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
#59
I can't stand tebow talk
And really don't like him but I do know he got the broncos to the playoffs and won a game. Plus he was one of the best college football players of his decade. Even if you don't like a dude you gotta give him his due. I always thought Jacksonville had every reason to gran him and give him a shot. What do they have to lose? One more game?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:12 PM
#60
Tebow won a Heisman, had
Tebow won a Heisman, had better passing numbers than Denard, scored more touchdowns, and took his NFL team to the playoffs as a QB. Denard has to change positions because teams don't want him as a QB, and it's unclear whether he'll be a RB, WR, DB, or returner. I think it's a little misleading/presumptuous to say that Denard is better than Tebow, although time will tell...
April 27th, 2013 at 2:18 PM
#61
TEBOW CANT PLAY!!!
The dude's practices have become legendary for being so pathetic. Thats why the Jets never put him on the field, the Broncos traded him and the Jets cant get rid of him. I will give you his college resume, but his professional career is pedestrian at best save a few lucky wins...
April 27th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
#62
Your original comment
Your original comment referred to Tebow's draft position, which would have been based on his college resume. It's not like the Bronco's drafted him in the first because they heard about his future practices with the Jets.
Also, to your original point, if Tebow and White were both not worth their 1st and 2nd round picks, why would a team turn around and Denard at a similar position? Doesn't your comment actually directly address why teams might be gun shy about picking Denard?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:36 PM
#63
The difference is...
A) Teams knew Tebow couldnt play coming out of college thats why it was such a surprise when he was drafted in the first rd.
B) Denard was a much better playmaker as a runner than Tebow and slightly better than Pat White.
C) Denard made no beefs about playing QB unlike the other 2 which was suppose to improve his draft stock
April 27th, 2013 at 2:45 PM
#64
Just stop man. Everypne
Just stop man. Everypne hates Tebow, but if you compare thier college careers Tebow compares very favorable to Denard.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:03 PM
#65
I love Tebow...
I was only speaking of the drastic difference from a 1-2nd rd pick to a 5th. Denard isnt the first to make this switch, and I cant recall a player as dynamic as Denard going this low in a long time.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:33 PM
#66
You keep mentioning these
You keep mentioning these failures that went early, and yet you seem to expect NFL teams to continue drafting the types of super-athletic guys high in the draft who have failed in the past.
Maybe teams are learning from their past mistakes and not wasting high picks on position-changing tweeners...
April 27th, 2013 at 3:27 PM
#67
This is like arguing Dilfer
This is like arguing Dilfer vs. Marino. Dilfer won a Super Bowl, whether you like him or not; Marino didn't win a Super Bowl, regardless of his stats.
Tebow had a better college career than Denard. And despite the fact that he's a backup right now, he has a better NFL career to this point. If Denard gets cut by the Jaguars and never latches on, Tebow will be a better player in just about every regard except rushing yards.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:30 PM
#68
I compare it
to Matt Jones the QB turned tight end. If he went in the first, how is it possible that someone as electric as Denard had to wait so long?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:49 PM
#69
Because Jones was 6'6,
Because Jones was 6'6, projected as a WR, and ran a 40 that was in the 4.3's at 230 lbs. Workout monster, obviously.
April 27th, 2013 at 6:03 PM
#70
Yes, but that was a
Yes, but that was a cocain-aided 4.3 40.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:29 PM
#71
How did that work out for the
How did that work out for the Jaguars?
Some people's argument seems to be "Other physical freaks went in the first round and turned out to be shitty, so why can't Denard do the same thing?" I don't know the answer to that.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:36 PM
#72
Pat White was drafted by a
Pat White was drafted by a team that featured the single wing/wildcat formation as part of their offensive attack and Tebow was one of the most decorated and successful quarterbacks in NCAA history.
The gimmicky nature of the Wildcat makes Pat White look like a bad pick for the round he was taken, but to the Dolphins it made perfect sense at the time.
As for Tebow, well...as of now he has won just as many division banner and ONE MORE PLAYOFF GAME for the Broncos than Peyton Manning.
I'm not saying Denard couldn't have higher than thefifth round; a few years earlier he might have, based on the White/Tebow picks. But Denard may still have a bit of a wonky hand, too.
I'm glad he got drafted and will play pro ball in his home state. I wish he could've been picked by a better team, but you've gotta believe that he'll have a better chance of making (and contributing) on Jacksonville's roster than most.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:07 PM
#73
Crap I was hoping he would go
Crap I was hoping he would go to a team I see on TV regularly. Oh well congrats to Danard. Miss you already man!
April 27th, 2013 at 3:04 PM
#74
Can't watch them on TV? So
Can't watch them on TV? So I'm guessing you live in Jacksonville? I'm sorry.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:09 PM
#75
Glad he went in the early
Glad he went in the early fifth, rather than later as had been expected. Don't see many Jags here in SF. I was hoping the Niners would sack up and take him in the Fourth.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:09 PM
#76
If everyone on this board is
If everyone on this board is telling the truth about become a Jaguars fan, their fanbase has at least doubled.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:14 PM
#77
Yeah...
As someone who has never really rooted for an NFL team, I kept telling everyone that my loyalty was up for auction in this draft. I'll stand by what I said, but I was definitely hoping it would be a team that would make it easy on me.
Congrats to Denard on what I'm sure is a special day.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:50 PM
#78
Will the team keep your
Will the team keep your allegence when Denard is gone?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:52 PM
#79
Where Denard goes, I go.
Where Denard goes, I go. That's my allegiance.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:53 PM
#80
Probably not.
I spend almost all of my time watching college sports (Red Wings are the only exception) so the amount of time I'll spend rooting for Jacksonville while he's there probably won't be enough to form the kind of bond most people have with their team.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:10 PM
#81
I'm not excited.
Jags are one of the worst run franchises in sports. Everything they touch goes to hell. Hopefully Denard can be the exception or they move to LA.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:33 PM
#82
Owner is same guy
Who hired Mularkey, went 2-14, fired him and then just hired Gus Bradley.
There is also some stuff regarding one of his plants in Michigan, but that's not for this site.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:13 PM
#83
Congrats, Denard!
Glad he's only 4.5 hours away from home - slightly shorter drive than to Michigan. Best of luck to you, Denard! Represent the Maize & Blue!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:14 PM
#84
Exciting!
and in gif form:
April 27th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
#85
Thats was pretty scary...
That gif will live forever....
April 27th, 2013 at 2:21 PM
#86
Here's an abbreviated version:
April 27th, 2013 at 3:38 PM
#89
Thank You!
Thank You!
I couldn't believe I made it so far down this thread without anyone pointing out how insane that clip is. The timing on him popping up is better than anything that could even be scripted.
This clip is going to get chopped up and will be everywhere within a few days. Denard is making his rounds on the viral circuit lately.
Also yes, I now cheer for the Jaguars?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:17 PM
#90
Those uniforms are terrible....
I love the new uni's!!!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:18 PM
#91
As a Bengals' fan...
I'm actually very glad he didn't end up with my team -- or the Browns, of course.
I started following JAX when Henne was drafted there, and now? I'm a full-fledged fan.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:25 PM
#92
umm.....Chad Henne was
umm.....Chad Henne was drafted by the Dolphins. He signed a 2-year deal with the Jags last year
April 27th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
#93
Yup. Duh.
That's what I meant. I remember taking an interest in the Dolphins, briefly, when Long & Henne were there...Henne with the Phins feels like ages ago (even though it obviously wasn't).
April 27th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
#94
Henne
Wasn't drafted there. They got him last year. He was drafted by Miami. So you are a huge fan of a team after "following" them one year.
Sorry for the heavy sarcasm. Couldn't resist.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
#95
Also the Jags drafted him
Also the Jags drafted him directly after WR and Outback Bowl antihero Ace Sanders. I believe this is the aporpriate place to misuse the word "irony".
April 27th, 2013 at 2:24 PM
#96
Oh weird. I didn't realize
Oh weird. I didn't realize the Jags were the ones who took Sanders. Why would they do that, draft both Sanders and Robinson?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
#97
Because they need offensive
Because they need offensive weapons? Both these guys can create their own yardage which is key on a team that doesn't have a QB who can't do it got them.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:30 PM
#98
They just seem like redundant
They just seem like redundant picks. Obviously it's up in the air how Robinson will be used (especially with Jacksonville drafting him as a RB), but they seem like they'd be playing very similar roles.
But no argument that Denard can make something out of nothing, which is something a team like Jacksonville can appreciate.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:33 PM
#99
I see them using Sanders as
I see them using Sanders as the slot/compliment to Blackmon, and using Denard as the compliment to MJD
April 27th, 2013 at 2:41 PM
#100
Per ESPN, they plan to use
Per ESPN, they plan to use Denard as a running back.
April 27th, 2013 at 6:14 PM
#101
A bit more complicated than that, apparently
Caldwell said Robinson will be used at RB, slot WR and KR. #jaguars
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) April 27, 2013
O'Halloran is a Jags beat writer for the Florida Times-Union; Caldwell is the Jags' general manager. Another interesting nugget:
Caldwell said "lack of speed" on roster jumped out at them when they got here.
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) April 27, 2013
EDIT:
Caldwell -- using Robinson as Wildcat QB a "possibility." #jaguars
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) April 27, 2013
April 27th, 2013 at 2:19 PM
#102
Congrats! Kick some ass, man
Congrats! Kick some ass, man
April 27th, 2013 at 2:24 PM
#103
Yay!!!!!
Congrats sir.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
#104
Denard seems awkward in this
Denard seems awkward in this interview with Trey Wingo.
and he doesnt get the whole "eating" lingo. Thought Denard was serious about going to get something to eat.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
#105
I think it's the other way around.
Denard's known for being softspoken.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:46 PM
#106
Well we know that, but as the
Well we know that, but as the guy below says; it seems like Denard is all like "F8$%, anybody but the Jags".
April 27th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
#107
I agree. It's almost like he
I agree. It's almost like he doesn't want to be going to Jacksonville I don't know, something just seemed off.
Add to that that Wingo didn't know that he wasn't literally "hungry", that was awkward.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:28 PM
#108
I thought Trey Wingo seemed
I thought Trey Wingo seemed more awkward.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
#110
Trey Wingo doesn't seem to
Trey Wingo doesn't seem to understand what "I'm hungry" means. I think he actually thought that Denard had forgotten to eat lunch.
EDIT: Beaten to the punch.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
#111
Denard will become a
Denard will become a sensation in LA when the Jags relocate there next year.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
#112
After recently moving to Jax Beach
After recently moving to Jax Beach from Chicago, I couldn't be more pumped for this pick
April 27th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
#113
I get the feeling Denard was
I get the feeling Denard was thinking he was going to another team.
April 27th, 2013 at 4:04 PM
#114
good, maybe he can demand a
good, maybe he can demand a trade or something
April 27th, 2013 at 2:28 PM
#115
Congratulations, Denard! Go
Congratulations, Denard! Go Jags!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:28 PM
#116
Uniform number
Looks like the Jags have a 16, 86, and 26...wonder what number he'll pick/get assigned?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:29 PM
#117
Yeah...
Such a tough question. If only his college number were available.......
April 27th, 2013 at 2:29 PM
#118
Lol at Trey Wingo
Taking Denard literally when he said he's hungary.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:29 PM
#119
So it is official...
Denard should pull down what...$450,000 this year? He sure deserves it. Give em hell Denard!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:42 PM
#120
I don't even think that is
I don't even think that is league minimum.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:29 PM
#123
Jaguars.
Not exactly a great spot to be in, but hopefully he'll be a good RB for about eight years. I hate the Jags though!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:30 PM
#124
I think something we always
I think something we always forget with these guys is that they had their choice of destinations for college, and then they have no control in the Draft. It has to be a very nervewracking experience.
Yes, it's an honor to play in the NFL, but it's tough to have no control over the situation you enter into.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:31 PM
#125
Is it just me.....
Or did Trey Wingo totally miss the boat on the whole 'We hungry. Time to eat.' deal?
April 27th, 2013 at 2:33 PM
#126
jags are smart
do not even know who the staff is but they seem smart.
go D go!
April 27th, 2013 at 2:40 PM
#127
Great Decision for the Jags
So happy Denard got drafted. Now I hope he gets playing time.
I'm so confused by the Draft. Why did the best athlete in college football have to wait until the 5th round to get drafted while the Honey Badger gets drafted in the 3rd? They're both transcendent talents and a little small for their positions. Except Denard didnt have to go to rehab for weed.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:49 PM
#128
Matthieu has played his
Matthieu has played his expected NFL position extensively in college, and has played it at a high level with a lot of evidence for playmaking abilities. Denard is a playmaker, but he's switching positions, and has barely played his new positions at all. Yeah, Denard doesn't have a drug problem, but undoubtedly there will be clauses in the Matthieu's contract which demands random weekly drug tests, counseling meetings, etc.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
#129
You are being sarcastic,
You are being sarcastic, right?
Denard has no true position to play, basically got drafted as an athlete who might play RB or KR. He will find success, but it might not be what you are envisioning.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:12 PM
#130
Great, but not the best
I think this is quite a bit of homerism... While Denard is a great athlete, and one of the best to ever wear the maize and blue, he's hardly the best athlete in the draft. Athletic ability is defined by more than just speed, but even if it weren't, he's not even the fastest player in the draft either.
On a side note : Being drafted to this team, he may get to play QB after all, lol.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:41 PM
#131
Jags drafted Ace Sanders
Jags drafted Ace Sanders right before. Insanely happy for Denard, but Ace has a leg up on Denard already. Unless they choose to use Denard as a RB instead of slot guy. Ace will probably be the kick returner and punt returner. Hopefully Denard can get that other returner spot and find a role in Jacksonville. Awesome that he's back in his home state.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:51 PM
#132
Early reports
Are that the Jags see him as a RB.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:46 PM
#133
Denard
#jaguars stressing they're drafting Robinson as a RB and KR (not a WR).
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) April 27, 2013
April 27th, 2013 at 2:49 PM
#134
Does this make Denard their
Does this make Denard their best QB?
April 27th, 2013 at 4:52 PM
#135
Maurice Jones Drew is pretty good
"Maurice Jones-Drew told NFL Network he plans to be at full speed "by probably the end of May, beginning of June." Jones-Drew is still rehabbing from a Lisfranc fracture in his left foot that required surgery in December"
Jones-Drew had at least 1,600 total yards in each of his previous three seasons before 2012 when he held out of training camp and ultimately got hurt after six games. Some will be afraid to draft the 28-year-old but most owners should go ahead and consider Jones-Drew a Top 15 running back for now, making him worth a pick between 20th and 30th overall in drafts assuming he is a full participant in Jags camp. That seems to be on pace to happen.
-from cbssports.com
MJD is getting a little long in the tooth...shortly Denard may be their best RB
April 27th, 2013 at 2:54 PM
#136
Jacksonville is the team the
Jacksonville is the team the NFL has identified as the most likely "London" team, at least partly because of their lack of success in Jacksonville as a franchise. IIRC they are going to start playing a few games per year in the not too distant future and if all goes well relocate permanently.
The new owner has no ties to Jacksonville and is reportedly fully on board.
Denard could be a big hit over there.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:07 PM
#137
What do you mean?
Are there rumors that a NFL team may permanently relocate to London?
Edit: Nevermind, I found this here article:
April 27th, 2013 at 3:16 PM
#138
I think Jacksonville has
I think Jacksonville has signed a deal to play one game per year in London for the next 4 years. Each game being a home game, since they obviously can't sell tickets. Would not be shocked to see them shipped off to LA in the next few years, or to London in the next 5-10 years.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:54 PM
#139
Denard certainly looked less than enthusiastic
or his ears were really itchy.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:01 PM
#140
I was going to say the same
I was going to say the same thing and you're the first person I see to realize this. Denard did not seem excited, whatsoever, after being called/picked...by the notoriously bad Jacksonville Jaguars.
April 27th, 2013 at 7:02 PM
#141
He was interviewed by some
He was interviewed by some espn guy and looked even less enthused than when they announced it. Even the interviewer was a little perplexed. He probably is sad to leave Ann Arbor (maybe wanted to go to Detroit?). He seemed to really love A2. He certaily isn't the kind of player who would openly put up his nose at a team that isn't that great.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:07 PM
#142
I think he was on the phone
I think he was on the phone with the team at the time.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:56 PM
#143
Congrats to Denard.
Congrats to Denard.
April 27th, 2013 at 2:56 PM
#144
As crappy as the Jags are
I'm really happy he'll get to play in Florida until the Jags are inevitably relocated. They're not the Dolphins, but I imagine it'd be similar to one of us going out of state to play football and getting drafted by the Lions. Great coming home party for him
April 27th, 2013 at 2:59 PM
#145
So the all-time leading
So the all-time leading passing QB in Michigan history, and the all-time leading rushing QB in Michigan history are on one team. Go Jags.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:02 PM
#146
Check it out
Anyone else notice that the draft tracker for SI.com did not have an avatar picture for Denard? Take a look under their best available and scroll on down to Anthony Rashad White from little brother... Go on.. Take a peek...
April 27th, 2013 at 3:07 PM
#147
Oh wow, here's the
Oh wow, here's the link:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2013/tracker/#bestAvailable/1
April 27th, 2013 at 3:14 PM
#148
Thanks for linking. That most
Thanks for linking. That most certainly is not Anthony Rashad White! How insulting!!
April 27th, 2013 at 3:03 PM
#149
Yar har, we've got some
Yar har, we've got some jokers here. Jaguars are on the rise, and those the city isn't as Amazing as say, Miami, it's still a nice, Southern town to start your career in. Plus the fact that the new coach and GM will have them steadily improving, and bringing in some good players.
I mean...Detroit natives insulting Jacksonville?
Don't make me laugh.
April 27th, 2013 at 3:31 PM
#150
Your point
Is invalid.
April 27th, 2013 at 5:11 PM
#151
Lol
I've been to Jacksonville...other than the beach, it's like every other small city in the south, just as much crime, hidden racism, and old people. And none of them watch football!
April 27th, 2013 at 6:17 PM
#152
Regarding your last sentence,
Regarding your last sentence, I'm assuming you meant pro football.
BTW, I think "crime, hidden racism and old people" can be said of pretty much any city in the world.
April 27th, 2013 at 7:07 PM
#153
Northerners should stop
Northerners should stop acting like they live in some racially-enlightened paradise and that the South in still in the 19th century. A lot of black people will tell you that racism is as bad - if not worse - in the North than in the South nowadays. The most segregated metro areas in the U.S. are pretty much all in the Northeast and Midwest.
April 30th, 2013 at 4:38 PM
#154
Northside odor
Yeah a small stretch of I 95 north of downtown has a foul stench to it at times. There's been a larger odor coming out of Everbank Field over the last decade. We're ready for some "Sheer Wizardry" my friend!
April 27th, 2013 at 3:46 PM
#155
+ a trillion
So much love for Denard - hope that he gets the chance to work his magic. Also mad props to Crazy Uncle Ray Ray for jumping in the camera shot.
April 27th, 2013 at 4:03 PM
#156
That Swope guy from A&M
got picked by the cardinals in the 6th round. He really had no business in the EA sports debate
April 27th, 2013 at 4:12 PM
#157
Congrats
Huge congrats to Shoelace, and congrats to BWC getting picked up by the Jets!
April 27th, 2013 at 4:38 PM
#158
Congratulations To Denard...
It's been said in various places on the board, but it is worth repeating - any team which picked him up was getting a great athlete, a hard worker and someone who can step into a leadership role on a team. Anytime you get all three of these in a player, you've just upgraded. Like others, I will admit to having watched a handful of Jacksonville games before now, but as a Michigan fan, how cool will this be to watch Denard at the next level? Pretty cool, I think.
Congratulations to Denard Robinson!
April 27th, 2013 at 5:06 PM
#159
Congrats to Denard! Would
Congrats to Denard! Would have loved to see if the eagles would have taken him with the next pick but it was also possible that he could have fallen further - this might not be a bad situation as it is his home state and the Jags need playmakers (lots if them) and he could make an impact at RB/WR or even KR/PR. Also the chance of a Henne/ Denard backfield would be awesome!
April 27th, 2013 at 5:25 PM
#160
Congrats to you Mr. Robinson,
Congrats to you Mr. Robinson, your time at UM was something special. May your time in the NFL be the very same.
April 27th, 2013 at 5:55 PM
#161
Congrats Denard! What do you
Congrats Denard! What do you guys think will be his speed rating in Madden 14?
April 27th, 2013 at 10:50 PM
#162
100
100
April 27th, 2013 at 6:02 PM
#163
YESSSS!!
I live in the Jax area and this is fantastic news! Can't wait to get the brand new jersey and see him flying down the sideline at Everbank field!
April 27th, 2013 at 6:09 PM
#164
This has to be one of the
This has to be one of the guys I'm most excited to see at the next level, if nothing else just to see what he does. Congrats denard!!
April 27th, 2013 at 6:15 PM
#165
Really happy for Denard.
Not much of a fan of the Jags, but I'm glad he can say he was drafted into the NFL.
Hopefully, he will be able to make some better memories than the last time he was down there...
Way to go Denard !
April 27th, 2013 at 7:51 PM
#166
I predict Denard goes in the 6th round...
if he gets drafted at all.
\s (because, obviously)
April 27th, 2013 at 8:57 PM
#167
Jaguars GM comments on Denard:
(On Denard Robinson) "I've been watching that guy for as long as he's been playing. Every time I go to Michigan it just amazes me about how passionate he is about football, how loved he is at that school amongst his teammates and how he just goes about his business. You watch that guy practice and he has fun. Not only does he have juice on the field in terms of his speed and play-making ability but just juice in the building. You're going to love the kid. I've watched from afar for a long time. I got a call from Thomas (Dimitroff) and he's like, 'I knew you were going to end up getting him at some point in time,' because we talked about him in Atlanta and I was really excited about that pick."
April 27th, 2013 at 9:40 PM
#168
great gif...
great uni's... denard's going back home to florida. i think it's interesting the jaguars had no interest in heisman winner tim tebow, but drafted denard. congratulations! very happy for you and wish you the best in the league!
April 27th, 2013 at 10:53 PM
#169
Denard's reaction.
Apparently, the Lions called Denard and told him they were going to be picking him with the next pick. Then Denard got the call from the Jaguars. That might explain his semi-awkward reaction. You never see the kid without a huge smile on his face....
April 28th, 2013 at 8:32 PM
#170
Makes sense
And there's a video interview on the Jags' site where he's smiling a lot more. As was the interviewer. (Is it Eisen? It's taken from somewhere else, perhaps the NFL.com coverage, but it's obviously somebody from Michigan.) When guy-who-may-be Eisen ends the interview with "Go Blue," Denard answers "Go Blue" and then quickly adds "Go Jags!" Guy-who-may-be-Eisen's off-screen sidekick says to his partner, "You Michigan guys are so quick!"
Feeling better about his happiness both from that and the GM's interview quoted above (he's obviously followed DR intently), and feeling better about my happiness because I see the Jags are coming to play the Jets in preseason and I now have a reason to scout E-bay for an affordable ticket.
April 27th, 2013 at 11:15 PM
#171
I crashed my car into a bridge..
I DON'T CARE... I LOVE IT!
April 27th, 2013 at 11:57 PM
#172
Congrats to Denard
I actually liked the Jags back in the 90's when they beat Elway and the Broncos. Hope he does well there.
April 28th, 2013 at 1:37 AM
#173
Congratulations to Denard!
Brace yourself for the ups and downs of long-distance Jaguars fandom, heart. I'll put you on the shelf between Cleveland Browns fandom and absinthe.
April 29th, 2013 at 11:20 AM
#174
This is actually a good situation for Denard
Yeah, the Jaguars have been a crappy franchise for a while now, mediocre fanbase, etc. But there's a lot to like for Denard in this situation:
1) He gets to play fairly close to home, at least until the Jags' inevitable relocation.
2) The Jags are a team on the rise. Granted, they have almost nowhere to go but up, but hear me out. They have a new GM, Dave Caldwell, who's been a scout and player personnel guy in Indy and Atlanta, where he learned from two of the best GMs in the business, Bill Polian and Tom Dimitroff. Second, they've got a promising new coach in Gus Bradley, who's been coordinating Seattle's excellent D the past few years. And third, they had what on first glance is a solid draft -- they got their franchise LT in Joeckel, a guy who might turn out to be the best safety in this draft (Cyprien), and two dynamic playmakers in Ace Sanders (whose abilities we know very well from the Outback Bowl) and Denard.
3) It not only sounds like the GM is in love with Denard and has had his eye on him for a while -- it also appears the Jags want to play Denard at the position where a lot of people think he has the best chance to succeed in the league -- RB.
4) Another advantage to being on a (currently) crappy team -- Denard will be assured of getting the time he needs to switch to a new position and adjust to pro football. If he had gone to a team with more talent on its roster, he'd be under more pressure to prove his value on the field more immediately or risk losing his roster spot. That will not be a problem with the Jags.
April 30th, 2013 at 4:31 PM
#175
Local Media In Jax
are rightfully so, thrilled with the idea of having a player like Shoelace. I live in Jax and the local sports figure-heads are all the time on Denard. They're playing radio coordinator with so much "juice!" I caught myself just sitting in the driveway waiting for a commercial break, it's so great to hear. The city has just a little bit more pep in it's step with him coming here. Awesome! Capital 'A'!!!
