Does Lafell's highs make up for his lows?

[CPF4LIFE]

That's exactly the point slowmo, we gambled by letting a proven guy walk and drafting his replacement which happened to be DUI Jarrett. Not a smart "roll of the dice" chief.

 

Oh okay right because alchoholic receivers are common. Got it.

[ncfan]

You don't need a 16 TD a year player.  There are at least 5 WR's in FA's and at least 5 in the draft who are legit better candidates for the #2 spot.  People need to take off the glasses Lafell is no where near a #2 WR for Any team.  He's never had hands he's never been able to get open.  His only thing thats held him has been "he's a Good blocker"  well even that has dropped off a bunch (see last game vs Nola).

Again the guy was 6th yes 6th on team in receptions from the #2 WR spot just 2 years ago.  You NEVER see that.    For a #3 guy he'd be a solid player but lining him up opposite of your star #1 is a joke.  16 TD's ha Lafell has a total of 13 in his 4 seasons here

So who is this wizard 16 TD a season WR in free agency or the draft?

 

[Jackofalltrades]

What player never makes mistakes?

[Davidson Deac II]

He is having his worst drop year by far but is still no worse than any of our other WRs

 

As far as percentage of passes dropped, he is having a slightly better year than Steve Smith.

 

I am not sure how accurate these stats are, but its interesting to note that Wes Welker is leading the league in number of drops, and his percentage of drops (relative to number of times targeted) is significantly higher than Lafell and many other receivers. 

[wine-o and cheese-doodle]

If we can bring one better I'm all for it. It seems to me there are more pressing issues., because he is a good #2 and sometimes he is very good. Look at our attempts at receivers, they don't measure up to Lafell most of the time.

[PhillyB]

i'm not completely sold on him, but just to put him in perspective he holds the franchise's fifth place in all-time receiving yards three-point-something years in

[Evengelion]

He's not a guy you can throw the ball to consecutively. He needs time to think and refocus on his next catch. That's why you need a franchise WR to take as much pressure off him.

[Camsfanclub]

He would be a great 2 wr if we had a legit one..i truly think he would be so much better if they had someone to push him. He seems complacent to me and hasnt really gotten much better.

[Guest shitposting]

Again today I had to listen to the commentators note how our receivers weren't getting open.

[bLACKpANTHER]

we have been looking for a legit #2 WR for what- a decade!?!

 

we finally have one and you just wanna let him walk for nothing...?

dont over-pay, but pay the man- yes, keep him

[L-TownCat]

Oh okay right because alchoholic receivers are common. Got it.

What the hell are you talking about?

You wanna let Lafell go, great. Who we putting in his place? You don't have a clue.

I give an example of what happened in a similar instance and you start going on about why Jarrett sucked? I know he sucked.

Bottom line if you let Lafell go, you better know that you are replacing him with something better.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

If you can find another receiver who blocks as well as he does, then by all means go for it.  Throw him a decent offer in FA and see how it plays out.  For now, I like what he brings to this team despite his WTF drops.

[Donald LaFell]

What player never makes mistakes?

 

who suggested that? 

 

To take from the title of the topic, all players have highs and lows. The question is does Lafell contribute enough to make up for his lowpoints, and if he does how much?

 

His great game today is old news especially if he has key drops as we try to make the playoffs. 

[Panther53521]

You sign him for what he is .. a very average WR. Then Draft a #1 WR in the draft.

 

I love Smitty to death but this year you can really tell he is losing his speed ... We need a #1 and Smitty in the slot.