Thread: Ex-Falcon Jenkins key to passing offense

Ex-Falcon Jenkins key to passing offense

A former first-round pick who never lived up to his predraft billing in Atlanta, Jenkins was an easy pickup when the Falcons released him. New offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave came from Atlanta and is installing the Falcons’ offense. Jenkins is the only receiver who knows how to play the flanker, split end and slot receiver positions

http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-17/minnesota-vikings-training-camp-ex-falcon-jenkins-key-to-passing-offense

So we signed a mediocre WR that's been a disappointment to his former team, only because he knows their/our offense?

Where have we seen this before?

Baskett

Lewis

Pinkston

McMullen

Originally Posted by "singersp" #1104941

So we signed a mediocre player that's been a disappointment in Atlanta, only because he knows the Falcon's offense?

One interesting thing that I read somewhere in the past week (I think it was in the STrib) was that one of Jenkins' strengths is his blocking in the running game. How many of AD's long TD runs were supported by people like Bobby Wade or Robert Ferguson doing some damage downfield? Lots.

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Originally Posted by "Zeus" #1104942

Originally Posted by "singersp" #1104941

So we signed a mediocre player that's been a disappointment in Atlanta, only because he knows the Falcon's offense?

One interesting thing that I read somewhere in the past week (I think it was in the STrib) was that one of Jenkins' strengths is his blocking in the running game. How many of AD's long TD runs were supported by people like Bobby Wade or Robert Ferguson doing some damage downfield? Lots.

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Weren't Ferguson & Wade more possession type receivers than they were deep threat receivers?

Jenkins, along with Berrian are supposed to be our deep threat receivers.

I'd hate to think we signed him just to be a down field blocking threat.

Originally Posted by "singersp" #1104943

Originally Posted by "Zeus" #1104942

Originally Posted by "singersp" #1104941

So we signed a mediocre player that's been a disappointment in Atlanta, only because he knows the Falcon's offense?

One interesting thing that I read somewhere in the past week (I think it was in the STrib) was that one of Jenkins' strengths is his blocking in the running game. How many of AD's long TD runs were supported by people like Bobby Wade or Robert Ferguson doing some damage downfield? Lots.

Weren't Ferguson & Wade more possession type receivers than they were deep threat receivers?

Jenkins, along with Berrian are supposed to be our deep threat receivers.

I'd hate to think we signed him just to be a down field blocking threat.

That wasn't my point. I think, however, that it is really easy to look only at numbers and decide that someone is a failure or disappointment and ignore other talents which are not so readily measurable.

If Jenkins goes 60-800-8, then I'll be satisfied.

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Originally Posted by "Zeus" #1104944

If Jenkins goes 60-800-8, then I'll be satisfied.

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That would be a career high for each category.

Originally Posted by "i_bleed_purple" #1104946

Originally Posted by "Zeus" #1104944

If Jenkins goes 60-800-8, then I'll be satisfied.

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That would be a career high for each category.

Yeah, I'd be thrilled if he put up those numbers...especially in a new (different cast) offense.

Thanks for the read my friend.

Wasn't to long ago that a certain coach was hacked on for brining guys with him he knew his scheme. Most seemed puzzled by the concept. :lol:

On a side note........Can't believe this cat even wrote this.

New offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave came from Atlanta and is installing the Falcons’ offense.

This is an assumption, just like everyone assumed that the Chiller was gonna bring the Iggles offensive scheme with him and then didn't.

Go back, look at what he did the two times he was an O-coord and you will see what kindof offense he is gonna bring. If that confuses you, then go ahead and look at the offensive players that were added in the offseason.

1rst Pick (Dink/dunk QB taken before most projected) Ponder is not Ryan. He will still be good but he isn't not the same type of QB.

2nd Pick (Big Physical TE) This guy is gonna be a monster, first in run support and second, in between the hashes especially in the red zone. Definately not a "Go deep" kindof guy.

5th pick (Big Mawler inside). Cats like this are brought in to pound the ball.

7th Pick (OK, I'm not sure why we need another ZB'ing Center).

10th Pick (Big Tall Possesion WR). Nice speed but more know for his short range quickness and body control. Developmental project at best. Could almost be taken as a "Hey we might want to add another WR" pick.

Originally Posted by "Marrdro" #1105054

Thanks for the read my friend.

Wasn't to long ago that a certain coach was hacked on for brining guys with him he knew his scheme. Most seemed puzzled by the concept. :lol:

On a side note........Can't believe this cat even wrote this.

New offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave came from Atlanta and is installing the Falcons’ offense.

This is an assumption, just like everyone assumed that the Chiller was gonna bring the Iggles offensive scheme with him and then didn't.

Good Lord, Marty - you've been making assumptions about what Musgrave will do on these boards for weeks. And ripping him because of it.

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Originally Posted by "Zeus" #1105055

Originally Posted by "Marrdro" #1105054

Thanks for the read my friend.

Wasn't to long ago that a certain coach was hacked on for brining guys with him he knew his scheme. Most seemed puzzled by the concept. :lol:

On a side note........Can't believe this cat even wrote this.

New offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave came from Atlanta and is installing the Falcons’ offense.

This is an assumption, just like everyone assumed that the Chiller was gonna bring the Iggles offensive scheme with him and then didn't.

Good Lord, Marty - you've been making assumptions about what Musgrave will do on these boards for weeks. And ripping him because of it.

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I actually like that type/variant of the WCO soooooooo, as usual you missed the point.

What I have been ripping on him for is the OL. Absolutely looks like they had/have no plan coming into preseason.

And besides, this site is for making assumptions. If we had facts none of us would be on this site. We would all be working someplace were we couldn't divulge those facts.

Do you think otherwise? Perhaps your input to the site is based on facts?