We got JuJu!

[aloyouis]

We outbid the Chiefs for him. They wanted to keep him.

Really?

Market dynamics are changing. Makes the decision to let Meyers walk look different today.

 

[TommyD420]

If the target is OBJ, Jeudy or Dhom and have Juju on mop up duty down the middle then I don't have an issue with the signing.

I do, however, have an issue with his persona. I hope this doesn't end up generating needless problems down the road.

This is my main concern.

 

[Big/Sky/Fly]

I used to root when he got hit hard on his former teams...this much is true.

 

[Roberto71]

I used to root when he got hit hard on his former teams...this much is true.

Well wise the fuck up and get with the damn program.

 

[Big/Sky/Fly]

I'm on the fence...I dunno.

 

[aloyouis]

I'm on the fence...I dunno.

Be still. Relax and release your inner DKF...

 

[HSanders]

not a fan of this.

 

[Roberto71]

not a fan of this.

Well then GTFO. Go on, OUT.

 

[Roberto71]

A key point folks.

View: https://twitter.com/RealAlexBarth/status/1636087999334170626?s=20

 

[RoadGrader]

If the target is OBJ, Jeudy or Dhop and have Juju on mop up duty down the middle then I don't have an issue with the signing.

Except...

I do, however, have an issue with his persona. I hope this doesn't end up generating needless problems down the road.

This is my main concern.

if Matt Patricia was still OC I'da have concerns, but not w/ BO'B Captaining the O

Matt would deal w/ any persona problems on an intellectual level

BO'B would probably just punch him out Dot-style

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Highlights video below. Some thoughts. I don’t think he’s better than Jakobi.

1. He has pedigree and a name. High draft pick by the Steelers and then a strong start to his career
2. He’s had some erratic bad years. Weird 55% catch rate years and two straight years only averaging a terrible 8 yards a catch. This guy doesn’t have speed nor is good at yards after catch. He also seems a but overweight, can someone get him to lose 10 pounds.
3. There is also a question mark if he can seamlessly digest the Patriots playbook or run every WR play Patriots-style. This is a risk compared to just keeping a known guy like Meyers.
4. Overall am neutral on the move. It’s not an improvement over just keeping Jakobi Meyers in the first place

View: https://youtu.be/J48nD3RKsxs

 

[aloyouis]

Well then GTFO. Go on, OUT.

Hey. Be nice. It's cold outside here in the midwest.

 

[HSanders]

Well then GTFO. Go on, OUT.

🙋‍♀️🏃‍♀️😄

 

[DropKickFlutie]

A key point folks.

View: https://twitter.com/RealAlexBarth/status/1636087999334170626?s=20

Why does this matter if end of the day his yards per catch was the same as Meyers? His career yards per catch is lower than Meyers’ too and with a worse catch rate%

 

[Flagg the Wanderer]

BB could have signed him for cheap last year...

But we had Meyers.

I've always been very mixed on JuJu. I think fans will grow to love his personality and attitude, plus his huge, soft hands. He's a weird dude, but unquestionably an alpha dog, and tough. When he broke his hand at USC and didn't miss any time...that sticks in the memory banks, y'know?

I wasn't rooting to bring him in, but with Meyers leaving he makes sense as a possession WR who brings more size and some YAC ability to the table. Also gives more flexibility in the draft, similarly to bringing in Reiff & Anderson. And Jones. Now they don't have to go WR, OT, or CB in round 1, though none of those positions are logjammed if they do. Maybe CB a bit.

Which makes me wonder if they're going to end up going TE and/or safety by the top of the 2nd?

If they go WR high in the draft, though, I wonder if we see them ship Parker? He's not quite redundant to JuJu, but I could see an argument that he falls into the category of opportunity cost of reps/targets.

 

[aloyouis]

But we had Meyers.

I've always been very mixed on JuJu. I think fans will grow to love his personality and attitude, plus his huge, soft hands. He's a weird dude, but unquestionably an alpha dog, and tough. When he broke his hand at USC and didn't miss any time...that sticks in the memory banks, y'know?

I wasn't rooting to bring him in, but with Meyers leaving he makes sense as a possession WR who brings more size and some YAC ability to the table. Also gives more flexibility in the draft, similarly to bringing in Reiff & Anderson. And Jones. Now they don't have to go WR, OT, or CB in round 1, though none of those positions are logjammed if they do. Maybe CB a bit.

Which makes me wonder if they're going to end up going TE and/or safety by the top of the 2nd?

If they go WR high in the draft, though, I wonder if we see them ship Parker? He's not quite redundant to JuJu, but I could see an argument that he falls into the category of opportunity cost of reps/targets.

2weeks ago I would have gagged even thinking this.

Today?

Get Mayer outta ND.

 

[Big/Sky/Fly]

But we had Meyers.

I've always been very mixed on JuJu. I think fans will grow to love his personality and attitude, plus his huge, soft hands. He's a weird dude, but unquestionably an alpha dog, and tough. When he broke his hand at USC and didn't miss any time...that sticks in the memory banks, y'know?

I wasn't rooting to bring him in, but with Meyers leaving he makes sense as a possession WR who brings more size and some YAC ability to the table. Also gives more flexibility in the draft, similarly to bringing in Reiff & Anderson. And Jones. Now they don't have to go WR, OT, or CB in round 1, though none of those positions are logjammed if they do. Maybe CB a bit.

Which makes me wonder if they're going to end up going TE and/or safety by the top of the 2nd?

If they go WR high in the draft, though, I wonder if we see them ship Parker? He's not quite redundant to JuJu, but I could see an argument that he falls into the category of opportunity cost of reps/targets.

Parker was also a head scratcher deal...dealing him wouldn't hurt my feelings.

 

[TommyD420]

Highlights video below. Some thoughts. I don’t think he’s better than Jakobi.

1. He has pedigree and a name. High draft pick by the Steelers and then a strong start to his career
2. He’s had some erratic bad years. Weird 55% catch rate years and two straight years only averaging a terrible 8 yards a catch. This guy doesn’t have speed nor is good at yards after catch. He also seems a but overweight, can someone get him to lose 10 pounds.
3. There is also a question mark if he can seamlessly digest the Patriots playbook or run every WR play Patriots-style. This is a risk compared to just keeping a known guy like Meyers.
4. Overall am neutral on the move. It’s not an improvement over just keeping Jakobi Meyers in the first place

View: https://youtu.be/J48nD3RKsxs

Last 2 healthy seasons, 75% Catch Rate and 77% Catch rate, both higher than Meyers ever had.

Smith-Schuster - 4.51 40
Jakobi Meyers - 4.67 40

Literally what are are you even talking about?

He's a slight upgrade over Meyers for the same money. That's all I'm saying, but to sit here and pretend he's worse in the face of objective facts...literally what?

 

[Big/Sky/Fly]

I hope that he plays amazing...that's all I'll say.

 

[TommyD420]

I hope that he plays amazing...that's all I'll say.

I hope he gives you the same production Meyers had, if not slight better. That's all I'm expecting.