Adam Jennings Is Bulletproof

The Falcons will keep 5 wide receivers: White, Robinson, Jenkins, Douglas and Finneran. They’re just talking up Jennings hoping to get something for him … which ain’t likely to happen. They’ll kick him to the curb soon.

Last week was the best game returning punts that Jennings has had as a Falcon, and possibly ever. Even with those two returns, he still fair caught a punt or two that could have led to a solid return. There is really no justification to keeping him. Lets break this down.

White-Not getting cut for Jennings. Nuh-uh. Not happening.

Jenkins-He’s had his struggles, but he seems to be developing a very good rapport with Ryan. Too talented to let go for a PR man.

Robinson-Potential galore! You don’t cut a guy who was proclaimed the steal of his draft class after one year. He has the ability to develop into something special.

Douglas-He punched Lawyer Milloy in the face. Enough said.

Finneran-Yes, the injuries are a concern. However, he really hasnt shown many signs of rust this preseason. He really picked up where he left off. A solid receiver who, now that he is being utilized properly (OMG crossing routes), he can be a weapon. Not to mention he is quite the special teams contributor.

Nobody on the roster is worth getting rid of to keep Jennings. I doubt any player we throw in the punt return role would be a downgrade. Keeping him would be quite the blunder.

With all the coaches’ talk about versatility this year, why would they keep one-trick pony Jennings? I would wager that Smitty is playing mind games with Jennings and/or Douglas here. There just doesn’t seem to be any logical reason to keep him.

Not even the Falcons could be THAT stupid.

We all know full well that the Falcons can and have been that stupid. We’re merely hoping that people in charge this time around aren’t as dumb as the previous groups. Personally, I am not ready to say that they aren’t as I have questioned many of the decisions made thus far.

As for Jennings though, there is absolutely no reason to keep him back there. It’s up to the staff to recognize that and if they can’t then we will be doomed to watch yet another coaching and management staff screw up a reasonably talented team by making bad personnel decisions constantly.

The guy could simply be pissed that he isn’t being utilized anywhere else outside of the return game. But even then, the blame still lies squarely on his shoulders. If the guy refuses to put in the effort and work at his current job, then he can’t reasonably expect the coaches to give him a shot elsewhere on the team. If this is the case, I say firmly place a boot in his ass and send him on his way. There’s a very talented and speedy Japanese player waiting for a true shot at making his dream come true and I’m betting that is enough drive to get him the job if it was offered.

Just my $0.02