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thl408 · 2016-08-28T14:12:28-07:00

Sounds like purely a slot guy. Good to have another WR with some experience. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691593/article/lions-trade-wideout-jeremy-kerley-to-49ers .... http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/3/22/11284608/jeremy-kerley-scouting-profile-a-limited-but-effective-slot-receiver However, he does have a pretty big limitation, and that's his play downfield. Kerley has issues getting open on any vertical routes, as his straight-line speed isn't all that impressive (4.62 40-yard dash time at the combine). Physical cornerbacks tend to get him off his game, which is why the Jets almost never used him as an outside receiver. Kerley also brings a lot of punt return experience to the Lions. Looking around, Kerley has received much criticism for fair catching the ball too often. Indeed, Kerley finished sixth in the league with 19 fair catches. But considering he also finished second in punt return yards and 14th in yards per return among qualifying players, you take the good with the bad. Overall, Kerley is a shifty receiver with more-than-reliable hands. Just don't expect him to stretch the field vertically.

Aug 28, 2016 at 8:59 PM

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frozen49er
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Originally posted by the_dynasty:
Originally posted by Niners99:
Yeah but he only has 3 career receptions, so...

he must be the best WR ever then, accumulating 2200+ career receiving yards on 3 receptions

Stats are skewed. One catch for 2198 yards the other 2 were only a yard each. Just a one hit wonder

Aug 28, 2016 at 10:13 PM

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thl408
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58 yard punt return (2015)

Aug 28, 2016 at 10:29 PM

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Pathetic lol. We had plenty of money and could have went for a guy like Travis Benjamin, who i think will have a good year. What happened to Burbridge in the slot?!

Aug 29, 2016 at 2:33 AM

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I thought this dude was white.

Aug 29, 2016 at 4:14 AM

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Originally posted by thl408:
58 yard punt return (2015)

TUCK THAT BALL AWAY

Aug 29, 2016 at 5:07 AM

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Glad to see us get some receiving help even if it is in a position we have some talent in Ellington but hes made of glass so its a sensible move. Wonder what it means for DeAndrew White?

Aug 29, 2016 at 5:24 AM

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At least he gives us some sort of depth

Aug 29, 2016 at 5:25 AM

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Aug 29, 2016 at 5:43 AM

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Originally posted by WeeRocco:
Glad to see us get some receiving help even if it is in a position we have some talent in Ellington but hes made of glass so its a sensible move. Wonder what it means for DeAndrew White?

With our luck, some POS from Seattle will make a vicious dirty play, ruin Kerley's knee, and put him into the All-ACL club.

#AllBaalkesFault

Aug 29, 2016 at 6:36 AM

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Originally posted by FromDaBay2La:
Pathetic lol. We had plenty of money and could have went for a guy like Travis Benjamin, who i think will have a good year. What happened to Burbridge in the slot?!

I know!

Aug 29, 2016 at 7:29 AM

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Originally posted by StubbyNBY:

Originally posted by FromDaBay2La:
Pathetic lol. We had plenty of money and could have went for a guy like Travis Benjamin, who i think will have a good year. What happened to Burbridge in the slot?!

I know!

Travis Benjamin 4 yrs $24 million

avg 420 yards a yr, 2.5 TD, 27 rec, 214 PT yards

Jeremy Kerley 1 yr $850K

avg 445 yards a yr, 2 TD, 36 rec, 250 PT yards