I saw this little tidbit come across the “wire” earlier today, and was a bit surprised. BFD over at Battle Red Blog links to a Tweet saying the Texans and Rams have contacted soon-to-be former Jaguar WR Mike Sims-Walker.
After careful consideration, my reaction is: Meh.
I’ve read things about Sims-Walker in the past that made me shake my head, and those feelings are confirmed by this quote from the story in the above Battle Red Blog link:
“Asked for insight on Sims-Walker, a Jaguars insider said, “He can’t beat press coverage off the line of scrimmage and he also whines if they don’t throw to him even if they win. He doesn’t want to take the blame when he doesn’t make a catch and he has a bad knee.
One of (general manager) Gene Smith’s mantras is ‘Know your own team’ and if he doesn’t think he can play, I would be leery of him. Maybe for the minimum or incentives.
“He also missed curfew last year, supposedly out all or most of the night with a woman and was suspended for the game.”
Yeah, meh.
Getting suspended and missing curfew – that doesn’t bother me much (if it’s an isolated incident). Jacoby Jones does that. It happens. But the knee thing, on top of the attitude issues (you guys know I have a serious, serious problem with whiners) makes me resistant. Is he really a significant upgrade over Jacoby? I don’t think so. Is he the kind of guy who is going to bust his tail and make all the blocks like Kevin Walter? Doubtful. He’s certainly more of a playmaker than Walter (who is not a playmaker at all), but when I look at what he brings to the table, I don’t see him shooting past Jones (were he to return) or Walter.
If there’s any truth to this rumor at all, I suppose there could be something to be said for the old “change of scenery” argument (yawn), but more likely – the coaches think Sims-Walker would benefit from the guidance of Andre Johnson. There certainly isn’t anyone like that on the Jaguars roster, and you would hope Johnson’s influence would keep him from some of his questionable ways of the past.
It’s a whole different issue – but I wonder if there’s enough to the rumor that it might get the Texans in hot water for making contact with a prospective free agent during the current “situation” we have ongoing with the CBA.
Mar 8, 2011 at 22:48:30
I don’t give a damn about Sims-Walker and if he is had for the minimum or near it it’s a good signing because of the lack of risk involved if they need to cut him. I do, however, cherish every single draft pick and if we end up losing one for tampering I’m going to loose my sh*t.
Mar 9, 2011 at 08:44:20
Why would the Texans risk tampering with Mikem Sims-Walker? I understand Nnamdi, tamper all you want with him. But Sims-Walker? lol, I dont believe it.
Mar 9, 2011 at 10:03:28
mcclain says no, so i guess we did. in his case its more like tamponing
Mar 10, 2011 at 10:22:50
if we could get him cheap it would be nice to possibly put a flame under jacobys(D2)ass.. But seriously if we do not put forth all our money we can to get nnamdi i think i am goin to come down there and have a chat with MR.Smith!
Mar 10, 2011 at 10:23:55
i live in idaho.. thats a long drive i will not be in a good mood when i get there.. haha
Mar 10, 2011 at 21:03:25
I kind of want to see Barrett lose his sh*t. That sounds entertaining.
Mar 17, 2011 at 19:35:19
Pass go after what’s his face from Oakland! Haha…