Jason Avant = Underrated

Submitted by profitgoblue on
Watching this Eagles-Giants game and I was surprised that I had forgotten about Jason Avant. He has always been an extremely intelligent and reliable receiver. Not flashy, but a guy you want on your team. Manningham is more explosive and exciting but I think I'd rather have Avant if forced to choose. Am I crazy (other than for obvious reasons)?

bouje

November 21st, 2010 at 11:39 PM ^

But yeah he is but with maclin and Jackson on Philly too and avant being a possession guy he's not going to get the recognition.

bronxblue

November 21st, 2010 at 11:58 PM ^

Always liked Avant.  Probably never going to be given much credit because he is a possession receiver, but one of my favorite UM receivers and it is nice to see him find a hold in the NFL.

Sgt. Wolverine

November 22nd, 2010 at 11:49 AM ^

involve his practically ALWAYS making key third-down catches.  Whenever Michigan had a third down, my first thought was, "Throw it to Avant -- he'll make the catch."  He's still one of my favorite Wolverines.

As far as that dropped touchdown pass Sunday night...I think it was just too easy.

BlueFab5

November 22nd, 2010 at 1:53 PM ^

I live in Philadelphia and have season tickets to the Eagles.  Avant does not get the hype that Jackson or Maclin get, but he is greatly appreciated.

No one could believe it when he dropped that pass in the end zone last night, because he has been so sure handed in his career.

He is the go to guy on 3rd down and always seems to be catching passes for first downs.

I got an Avant Eagles jersey the day he was drafted and I've noticed more and more Avant jersey's at the games in the last two years.