Is Jabbar Gaffney a Deep Threat?

[Jim Gray]

Gaffney saw his first action against the Jets and got behind the defense twice.  Matt Moore made 2 nice passes along the sideline.  Gaffney came down with one for a 30 yard gain, but dropped the 2nd that would have been a 70 yard TD.

The Dolphins are Gaffney's 7th team in 10 years.  I know Gaffney got cut by both the Redskins and Pats this year, so I guess I don't expect much.  It would be nice if we had someone who could stretch the field.  What can we reasonable expect from him?

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

He is a deep threat.  And not a bad one at that.  But he is not as good as Brandon Lloyd and NE offense isn't designed around needing multiple deep threats. 

[Brian Fein]

Is he better than Plaxico Burress?

[Jim Gray]

Is he better than Plaxico Burress?

Even if he isn't, would you want Burress?  I love the Dolphin's new strategy for dealing with headcases and prima donnas - get rid of them.  The team atmosphere seems so much better without the distractions that you get with players like Marshall and Johnson. 

I don't know what it is, but there is a reason that no team will touch Burress, which is surprising since some teams (Raiders, Bengals, etc) will take a chance on anyone.  I think that says a lot.

[MikeO]

Even if he isn't, would you want Burress?  I love the Dolphin's new strategy for dealing with headcases and prima donnas - get rid of them.  The team atmosphere seems so much better without the distractions that you get with players like Marshall and Johnson. 

Agree 100%

[Fins4ever]

Agree 100%

Make that 200%. I get the feeling that Gaffney has not been with 1 team, 1 system and 1 QB  long enough to get comfortable. Hope he hangs around for awhile.

A good example of a player needing some stability and minimum changes is Alex Smith. He played in multiple systems and was labeled a bust by many. 2 years with Harbaugh and he looks like a pro bowler.

[Phishfan]

The Dolphins are Gaffney's 7th team in 10 years. 

Are you counting the Redsking & Pats as teams twice? I didn't think this number sounded right so I looked up his career. 2002-2005 Houston, 206-2008 New England, 2009-2010 Denver, 2011 Washington, 2012 Miami. I really him being in someone's camp (and them being teams he already played for) as adding two more teams, but I guess you do.

[fyo]

A good example of a player needing some stability and minimum changes is Alex Smith. He played in multiple systems and was labeled a bust by many. 2 years with Harbaugh and he looks like a pro bowler.

Competent, yes.

Pro Bowler, no.