Jacoby Ford a possibility

[Captain Morgan]

Does anyone remember the Clemson tiger duo: jacoby ford and cj spiller???? Jacoby ford has tons of speed and good hands. He's worth a try IMO

 

 

the linked article says he has brick hands.

 

If we sign him, it will be to return kicks and to draw coverage deep so we can hit a real receiver in the

middle.

[MHS831]

the linked article says he has brick hands.

 

If we sign him, it will be to return kicks and to draw coverage deep so we can hit a real receiver in the

middle.

This guy probably will have to earn a roster spot--maybe a change of scenery helps.

If he can return kicks and punts and give us nothing at WR, he could (possibly) be worth the vet. min.

 

I am getting tired of getting WRs who can't catch the ball, however.  Lafell and Ginn were scary. King has the same concerns.   Give me a good, tall WR who goes and gets the ball and catches it cleanly. That is what Cam needs because he is not the most accurate QB ever. 

[Jackofalltrades]

I have more hope for Tavares King at 6' with a 4.4 40.

[Billy Love]

all in favor of signing jacoby ford say, "I"

[doogy]

Wouldn't be opposed to Ford. Sure, he's not going to come in and tear it up as a WR but we also didn't think Ginn would do much this past season. Besides, we do need a return man, something that gets overlooked at times. 

[Icege]

He was injury prone in college as well. Hell, he even got hurt running track.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using CarolinaHuddle mobile app

[iamhubby1]

all in favor of signing jacoby ford say, "I"

There is no "I" in team.

[csx]

I am not going to say that giving him a shot is bad but i cant see why people have latched onto him over any of the others.

[PantherFanOne]

Jacoby Ford (WR)

• Height:
  5'9"
• Weight:
  186 lbs.
• Arm Length:
  30 1/2 in.
• Hand Size:
  9 1/4 in.
• College:
  Clemson
• Conference:
  ACC

View Combine Page >>

Choose Wide ReceiversBenn, ArreliousBryant, Dez

Selected by: Oakland Raiders

Round: 4

Pick (Overall): 10 (108)

Discuss

Pick Analysis: The Raiders continue their tradition of selecting outstanding track athletes with the addition of Jacoby Ford. The former track All-America has exceptional speed and quickness, and gives the team a versatile receiver/returner. With his explosiveness, Ford could develop into an impact player for the Silver and Black.

1. OVERVIEW
2. ANALYSIS

 

Overview

 

Ford is an explosive receiver that has a lot of skills but is a bit on the undersized side. There were concerns about his hands as he likes to body catch a lot of balls but he showed pluck ability in the Senior Bowl practices this winter. He definitely has long speed as he ran a 6.52 60-meter dash in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in March of 2009. He has a tendency to rely on his track speed at times, and will need to work on altering how fast he runs his routes. He probably fits the role of a slot receiver as a team’s No. 3 receiver.

Strengths

 

Ford is a premier track athlete with excellent timed top-end speed. Exhibited great foot quickness as a returner and running reverses in college. Flashes the ability to adjust to off target throws and bail out his quarterback. Was a very productive player whose team always tried to get him involved early and often.

Weaknesses

 

Ford lacks the prototypical size of a perimeter NFL receiver. Is a raw route runner, who doesn’t always get in and out of his breaks smoothly. Return potential is there, but return skills could use some refinement. Despite his track speed, open field running could improve.

 

[Hammerin'Cameron34]

We could get him for dirt cheap get him

[Brooklyn Bully]

There is no "I" in team.

 

But there is an M and an E.

[Captain Obvious]

[CPcavedweller]

I was hoping for a more specific answer (not a condescending one). For example...drops, poor route running., etc. Anything correctable or has he hit his ceiling?

I believe he would rather stay on the floor.

[jarhead]

If we were a track team I would sign him