Deeper Look into Jenkins Signing
According to multiple reports, the Patriots aim to sign veteran receiver Michael Jenkins, previously of the Minnesota Vikings. Wait, the Patriots going after a receiver that’s seemingly past his prime? What’s this remind you of? Ochocinco maybe? Maybe you wouldn’t have guessed that since the memory of Ocho has been repressed further than the day that girl you liked told you that you she “didn’t want to ruin your friendship.” As you may have guessed I’m not too into whatever the Patriots are trying to build on offense right now or really in general.
Along with Brady and the rest of Patriots nation, I was Googling Michael Jenkins upon hearing the news of his up and coming signing. At 10 years in the league, Jenkins is someone that may not have much left in the tank, but throughout his career has been thought of as a possession type receiver. His reputation throughout the league is a player with good hands that can move the chains. His average yards per reception hover around 12 to 13 yards throughout his career. Earlier in his career he made big plays, but in 2012 his longest play from scrimmage was just 32 yards. Jenkins is a tall guy at 6’4, which is something I do actually like about the signing.
Now on to reality; if you add the receptions made by Michael Jenkins and Danny Amendola in 2012, you are still not equivalent to Welker’s production; in fact, you are 15 receptions short. For a team that played by the cap rules and were going to be in “a good position to bring in some names this offseason” they really have fallen short in my eyes. In fact, one word for the Patriots offseason thus far; typical. This is what they always do, it’s the “Patriot way” don’t you know. Instead of taking that mass amount of money they have and spending it on 4 to 5 great players and fill gaps with mediocrity, they sign mediocre players in bulk and hope one sticks.
Thank you for doing your research Patriots because while you’re plucking guys from the Canadian Football League, off bench-warming duty and off crappy teams the Broncos and Bills are actually signing good players to become better teams. I don’t even see him making the team and what was so bad about hanging on to Brandon Lloyd (even if he was a little kooky). Replacing Welker’s production shouldn’t have turned into a three person job. It is far too early to see the end result of all the signings because some or all of their signings could be cut if they aren’t impressive in training camp. Anyways, welcome to New England Michael, I hope I’m dead wrong; rant over.
Josh Brown
@TitleTownTalkSB
Along with Brady and the rest of Patriots nation, I was Googling Michael Jenkins upon hearing the news of his up and coming signing. At 10 years in the league, Jenkins is someone that may not have much left in the tank, but throughout his career has been thought of as a possession type receiver. His reputation throughout the league is a player with good hands that can move the chains. His average yards per reception hover around 12 to 13 yards throughout his career. Earlier in his career he made big plays, but in 2012 his longest play from scrimmage was just 32 yards. Jenkins is a tall guy at 6’4, which is something I do actually like about the signing.
Now on to reality; if you add the receptions made by Michael Jenkins and Danny Amendola in 2012, you are still not equivalent to Welker’s production; in fact, you are 15 receptions short. For a team that played by the cap rules and were going to be in “a good position to bring in some names this offseason” they really have fallen short in my eyes. In fact, one word for the Patriots offseason thus far; typical. This is what they always do, it’s the “Patriot way” don’t you know. Instead of taking that mass amount of money they have and spending it on 4 to 5 great players and fill gaps with mediocrity, they sign mediocre players in bulk and hope one sticks.
Thank you for doing your research Patriots because while you’re plucking guys from the Canadian Football League, off bench-warming duty and off crappy teams the Broncos and Bills are actually signing good players to become better teams. I don’t even see him making the team and what was so bad about hanging on to Brandon Lloyd (even if he was a little kooky). Replacing Welker’s production shouldn’t have turned into a three person job. It is far too early to see the end result of all the signings because some or all of their signings could be cut if they aren’t impressive in training camp. Anyways, welcome to New England Michael, I hope I’m dead wrong; rant over.
Josh Brown
@TitleTownTalkSB
