rex-n-effect Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 40 minutes ago, Gas2No99 said: Jeremy Kerley - WR - Lions Newly-signed Lions WR Jeremy Kerley blames the new coaching staff in New York for his lack of production last season. "It was the opportunity. I didn't get to actually play. That was the main reason," Kerley said. "New coaching staff came in, they already knew the guys they wanted to play. They already had their scheme going, and they wanted bigger receivers." Kerley saw just 26 targets last year after averaging 80 the previous three seasons. He could see more work in an offense still reeling from the loss of Calvin Johnson, but he remains a slot-type who is unlikely to create big plays in the passing game. Even after signing Marvin Jones and Kerley, the Lions could use some help at receiver. Source: MLive.com Mar 28 - 9:12 AM Can't disagree with this. Gailey knew what he wanted from the outset and Kerley was the odd man out. He'll fit in DET. He's used to having to make plays with a sh*tty QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 1 minute ago, rex-n-effect said: Can't disagree with this. Gailey knew what he wanted from the outset and Kerley was the odd man out. He'll fit in DET. He's used to having to make plays with a sh*tty QB. Although I agree with the coaching staff's disposition and your statement, it's also VERY disconcerting to see that coaches were SO stubborn in not playing one of their BETTER WRs when Devin Smith was not contributing, we had NO TEs w/receptions to speak of, and - although i like him a lot - Enunwa was still very raw and inconsistent with catches. It indicates the coaches will not play the best players regardless of the situation - 4 game losing streak and mid-season offensive funk - simply to PUSH their system. Great coaches play their best players and adapt their "system" to get the Best Players ON THE FIELD. We put Henderson in for Davis at ILB, why not Kerley as the 4th WR over Kendrell Thompkins or the still developing rookie D. Smith? Our main complaint about Rex was a stubbornness in a similar manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 56 minutes ago, Gas2No99 said: Jeremy Kerley - WR - Lions Newly-signed Lions WR Jeremy Kerley blames the new coaching staff in New York for his lack of production last season. "It was the opportunity. I didn't get to actually play. That was the main reason," Kerley said. "New coaching staff came in, they already knew the guys they wanted to play. They already had their scheme going, and they wanted bigger receivers." Kerley saw just 26 targets last year after averaging 80 the previous three seasons. He could see more work in an offense still reeling from the loss of Calvin Johnson, but he remains a slot-type who is unlikely to create big plays in the passing game. Even after signing Marvin Jones and Kerley, the Lions could use some help at receiver. Source: MLive.com Mar 28 - 9:12 AM Many people speculated this but I think its stupid. The best players should play, regardless of size. You rather have a big stiff who cant catch rather than shifty little producer with incredible hands? Makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex-n-effect Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 29 minutes ago, Gas2No99 said: Although I agree with the coaching staff's disposition and your statement, it's also VERY disconcerting to see that coaches were SO stubborn in not playing one of their BETTER WRs when Devin Smith was not contributing, we had NO TEs w/receptions to speak of, and - although i like him a lot - Enunwa was still very raw and inconsistent with catches. It indicates the coaches will not play the best players regardless of the situation - 4 game losing streak and mid-season offensive funk - simply to PUSH their system. Great coaches play their best players and adapt their "system" to get the Best Players ON THE FIELD. We put Henderson in for Davis at ILB, why not Kerley as the 4th WR over Kendrell Thompkins or the still developing rookie D. Smith? Our main complaint about Rex was a stubbornness in a similar manner. I don't entirely disagree with you but from the coaches' perspective if you are trying to build a particular offensive system then you need to get guys playing in that system in game settings so they can develop and gain experience in that system. Gailey has a very specific system that requires a particular set of receivers. Kerley is about as far from that system as it gets. I am not in love with Gailey or his system but it looks like he is here to stay and the team has to be built and developed around it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas2No99 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 7 minutes ago, rex-n-effect said: I don't entirely disagree with you but from the coaches' perspective if you are trying to build a particular offensive system then you need to get guys playing in that system in game settings so they can develop and gain experience in that system. Gailey has a very specific system that requires a particular set of receivers. Kerley is about as far from that system as it gets. I am not in love with Gailey or his system but it looks like he is here to stay and the team has to be built and developed around it. Valid and fair point. The frustration, for me, was that when we hit that mid-season offensive wall, you KNEW Kerley could contribute and provide more of a spark and the CS was just so FIXATED on not doing that. Water under the bridge and it seems we'll be drafting "bigger bodies" at WR rather than the Emmanuel Sanders'-type going forward as long as Chan Chan calls the plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 On 21 March 2016 at 0:34 AM, Sperm Edwards said: Wouldn't happen. He doesn't "look" like a NE receiver. Not "gritty enough" eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 This Kerley situation concerns me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Can't believe a Kerley thread has over 100 responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Just now, 32EBoozer said: Can't believe a Kerley thread has over 100 responses! I think theres a big question mark as to what really happened here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 On 3/21/2016 at 7:35 PM, Tinstar said: Actually. it explains why he was kept as the punt returner despite the inability to make any plays at the position. The coaches knew he would always catch the football . Maybe he wasn't great at getting seperation or didn't rum his routes well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Jeremy Kerley - WR - Lions Newly-signed Lions WR Jeremy Kerley blames the new coaching staff in New York for his lack of production last season. "It was the opportunity. I didn't get to actually play. That was the main reason," Kerley said. "New coaching staff came in, they already knew the guys they wanted to play. They already had their scheme going, and they wanted bigger receivers." Kerley saw just 26 targets last year after averaging 80 the previous three seasons. He could see more work in an offense still reeling from the loss of Calvin Johnson, but he remains a slot-type who is unlikely to create big plays in the passing game. Even after signing Marvin Jones and Kerley, the Lions could use some help at receiver. Source: MLive.com Mar 28 - 9:12 AM I wanted to get more playing time last year. I blame the coaches as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 15 hours ago, BurnleyJet said: Not "gritty enough" eh? Let's go with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwichjetfan Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 On 3/14/2016 at 1:30 PM, drdetroit said: Colston I would like for us as a depth signing but he failed a physical which led to him getting cut by the Saints. Mike Wallace would make a lot of sense for the pats who don't have a receiver with speed that can stretch the field. They also don't have a QB who can stretch the field, so Wallace is pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 16 hours ago, 32EBoozer said: Can't believe a Kerley thread has over 100 responses! As moderators we have detailed statistics that aren't available to posters. The stats are very telling. This thread currently has: 117 Posts 2,411 Views 59 Fair Catches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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32EBoozer Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, Maxman said: As moderators we have detailed statistics that aren't available to posters. The stats are very telling. This thread currently has: 117 Posts 2,411 Views 59 Fair Catches out of 60 opportunities! Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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