Porter helps Jags, not his fantasy stock
I would have liked Jerry Porter a lot more in 2008 if he didn't sign with Jacksonville. He fits their mold as a physical receiver who can block and excel in the run game, but he's unlikely to run up stats in a spread-the-wealth offense.
Porter made a lot of tough grabs last year despite playing on a miserable passing game, and he's a capable starter. In Jacksonville, he's their nominal "number one." But the Jaguars have finished in the bottom six in pass attempts in successive years and have a few too many rotation options for David Garrard to throw to.
Porter can improve his 2007 numbers in Jacksonville, but not by that much. I see Porter as the only sure thing starter on the team. His addition means Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, Dennis Northcutt, Mike Walker, and Troy Williamson will all be fighting hard for playing time, much less roster spots. The newest addition could be the odd man out.
Back in a bit with some thoughts on the other signings as long as we're up-to-date with the to the humming news page (almost 200 posts in 24 hours), which is getting some love this week.
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