Why Jacksonville, Torry?

by Ryan Van Bibber on Mar 26, 2009 11:02 AM CDT in 2009 Off-Season

I glanced over the news of Torry Holt visiting the Jaguars this morning. In terms of where the Rams are going, or even where they've been, it just doesn't matter all that much. And frankly, I'm not particularly interested in where Holt plays next year, unless its for a division rival.

If he's looking for a playoff-ready team, Jacksonville's probably not it (they probably need to fix both of their lines too before being a contender). However, he would be the #1 WR for the Jaguars, depending on what they do in the draft. I suspect that matters to Holt as much as signing with a playoff-ready team, after being written out of the Rams offense by both design and incompetence over the last two years. I don't think he's a #1 WR anymore, and as the main guy in Jacksonville, he'll be in double coverage often.

The Titans make sense as a potential destination for Holt based on their past interest and their status as a playoff contender. However, there are questions as to how Holt would fit into the WR mix with Justin Gage and the recently signed Nate Washington.

Jacksonville would be an interesting landing spot from a Rams perspective because the Rams do play the Jaguars, in Jacksonville, this season. So, like with Isaac Bruce last year, that would result in articles, blog posts, live reports and a bunch of message board lamentations in the week leading up to that game.

These are the tough decision you have to make when you're a free agent WR.

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Torry in J-ville

He would be double covered in obvious pass plays but Jacksonville is a tough nosed run first team. If they never had to throw the ball they wouldn’t. This would open Torry up for one on ones in play action which might work at his age. Either way the jags need help at receiver and if Holt is willing to come here we will be more than happy to have him.

by tdfrazi on Mar 26, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions

Please mister devaney

Bring him home!!

by MathB on Mar 26, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions

Mr VanRam

I cant beleve you dissing on Holt like that,this guy went to 7 probowls with the Rams,he help and was a big part of us winning a superbowl,i think he deserves more respect from all Rams fans because for his time on this team he gave it all, just look at his stats with the ecception of last year, he has been the most productive reciever in the intire NFL his 81 yards per game average is the best of all time,and in the last 10 years no one has ganed more passing yards then Tory Holt, he has been a superstar in every way
How dare you talk down about him , shame on you and what are you related to ZIGMOND
seams only he and you did not know the value of our players ,in any case you say many stupid things here like when you think your the General maneger lol and making all this draft picking talk that is total bullshit and no one even pays atention too what you are saying,but this was one of the most stupid things you have posted since i been reading your posts, show respect to the players that gave blood for this team, dont be an asshole
have a nice day
james

by james535 on Mar 27, 2009 3:22 AM CDT reply actions