Landry has November to remember

[Daytona Fin]

Second-round pick Jarvis Landry showed early in his rookie season with the Dolphins he could make an impact on special teams. In recent weeks, he has been showing why he was considered one of the best wide receivers available in the 2014 NFL draft.

When he scored two touchdowns while leading the Dolphins with seven receptions against the Denver Broncos last Sunday, Landry put the finishing touches on what became for him a November to remember.

The game against Denver marked the fourth time in four November games that Landry either led or shared the team lead in receptions. With the Dolphins’ next game scheduled for Dec. 1 because it’s a Monday night battle, Landry’s work is done for November.

But what a month it was.

Landry ended up catching 24 passes for 195 yards and four touchdowns in the games against San Diego, Detroit, Buffalo and Denver. The 24 catches are tied for 12th among all NFL wide receivers this month, and the four touchdowns are the most for any AFC wide receiver and tied for fourth in the NFL.

Landry’s November also has been one of the best in Dolphins history.

The 24 catches are tied for second in team history for Novembers with four games behind the 27 record by Irving Fryar in 1994, and the four touchdowns are tied for second for a four-game November behind the five recorded by Nat Moore in 1977 and Karl Noonan in 1968.

Wide receiver Mike Wallace was asked Wednesday how he would described Landry’s development this season and he came up with an interestingly reply.

“I honestly don’t know if I’ve seen him develop; I think he was pretty much like that when he got here,” Wallace said. “He was already a good player when I saw him. He could already catch, could already run routes. I just think you see a guy who’s playing in the game. I saw it in OTAs, I saw it in training camp. Of course he’s going to get better while he’s here, but as far as development I think he was already pretty good when he got here.”

“I think there were a couple of times (against Denver) where I thought Jarvis could have used some technique that he’s shown in practice to help get open against press coverage, tight coverage,” offensive coordinator Bill Lazor said Monday. “Don’t get me wrong, he made some catches in tight coverage. He will continue to do that because that’s something he does well. I think he’s on track.

“I actually didn’t know much about him until we drafted him. I think I saw him play in college a little bit. Once I saw him on the practice field, some of the catches he made in the first couple of days, I knew he was a special player. Some of the best hands I’ve ever seen, if not the best. He’s constantly making plays for us.”

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[ANUFan]

Love Landry! But if he's your leading Receiver then your team is likely in trouble...

 

[SCall13]

The thing I like the most is that Wallace stood up and gave Landry kudos. Wallace isn't having a stellar year as far as a deep threat receiver goes. Typical #1 receivers who think only of themselves would not have shouted out to a rook like that. Wallace, who is frustrated and understandably so, still shows a team first mentality by standing up and giving Landry an "atta boy" to the press.

 

[SCall13]

I would like to add that, while Landry is solid (to say the least), his average per catch is less than stellar. I'd like to see more big plays out of him. I'm sure they will come. As of now he's averaging less than 10 a catch. Not a "WOW" stat by any means. But he plays hard and is a great asset to this offense and I can see him being a huge asset for years to come. Great pick and a good offensive leader.

 

[nick1]

Boldin im telling you. And the experts agree even Brian Billick. Its not that he is the same size or speed. It is how he plays the game. Tough WR, alot tougher then his size would indicate. Great hands. Attacks the ball with his hands. I think Landry can play the outside if asked to but he is such a slot mismatch

 

[irish fin fan]

Let's hope that he has a January to remember.

 

[Vaark]

Boldin im telling you. And the experts agree even Brian Billick. Its not that he is the same size or speed. It is how he plays the game. Tough WR, alot tougher then his size would indicate. Great hands. Attacks the ball with his hands. I think Landry can play the outside if asked to but he is such a slot mismatch

Billick actually opined: "think Boldin but with more upside"

 

[Sons Of Shula]

Wide receiver Mike Wallace was asked Wednesday how he would described Landry’s development this season and he came up with an interestingly reply.

“I honestly don’t know if I’ve seen him develop; I think he was pretty much like that when he got here,” Wallace said. “He was already a good player when I saw him. He could already catch, could already run routes. I just think you see a guy who’s playing in the game. I saw it in OTAs, I saw it in training camp. Of course he’s going to get better while he’s here, but as far as development I think he was already pretty good when he got here.”

This comment by Wallace caught my eye. I love what Wallace has done this year and how much he improved himself as a better all-around WR in the offseason, but a comment like this just proves that Wallace was never a natural pass catcher and it's something that he has struggled with and has had to improve on. To Landry, on the other hand, snatching a ball out of the air comes naturally.

 

[SSnowman]

This comment by Wallace caught my eye. I love what Wallace has done this year and how much he improved himself as a better all-around WR in the offseason, but a comment like this just proves that Wallace was never a natural pass catcher and it's something that he has struggled with and has had to improve on. To Landry, on the other hand, snatching a ball out of the air comes naturally.

He never had to fight for balls in Pittsburgh. Most of his catches were just broken plays extended by both he and Roethlisberger.

 

[phintim]

The WR receivers stats are down because of how we are throwing the ball around currently. RT is throwing a ton of short stuff and spreading the rock around. Getting the ball out quick does two things first cuts down on yards per catch and second covers up short comings on the offensive line. With Brandon Albert going down throwing the short passes became a must situation for the phins and worked right into how RT plays the game and give Laundry credit for breaking lots of tackles for extra yardage along with Wallace for working hard to change how he plays the game from being just a long ball WR threat to a all around wide Reciever

 

[normaniii]

Mix between Boldin & Hines Ward

When you consider how well he and James are playing, we have to be optimistic about the future with Hickey.

 

[The K MO SHOW]

Yards after catch is not bad , I understand he gets only like 9 yards a catch but some of those very short throws turn into 1st downs , I do think to spring this guy loose on like a quick slant or down and in pattern the other recievers and backs have to make some key blocks, that's what a team like Denver does, it is so important to make those blocks after a catch down field or intermediate and short in Landry's case, I remember a guy name Jerry Rice who was slow as a sun dial and much slower than Landry, he would take a short slant and take it sraight up the middle of the field for a long TD, Rice was an AMAZING Hall pf Fame WR but he had superior down field blocking from his fellow 49er players, Fins need to continue working more at it and it will pay off big time for them , especially for a guy like Landry who has the great moves.

 

[normaniii]

Don't forget Landry is also a great blocker

 

[BlueFin]

Love Landry! But if he's your leading Receiver then your team is likely in trouble...

???

This kid is headed for all time Dolphin greatness....your post is illogical.

We're in trouble because a rookie receiver is showing you the greatness that many expected from him?

I don't follow?

This kid out produced Odell Beckham every year at LSU.

He is a supererior football player and all around receiver than anybody on our roster......I don't see that as a problem.

 

[Daytona Fin]

More on Landry from the AP.

With three veterans in the Miami Dolphins' wide receiver unit, rookie Jarvis Landry has been emerging in the past month.

"I've learned from (Brandon Gibson), I learned from Mike, I've learned from Brian," Landry said. "I think from the other guys, it has just been picking their brain, not more of a physical thing, but more of a mental thing. As far as practice, just showing me how to practice, just showing me how to take care of my body and stuff like that has definitely been helpful."

Wallace leads the Dolphins (6-5) with 592 receiving yards and seven touchdowns and trails Landry by one catch heading into Monday night's game at the New York Jets (2-9).

"It's kind of hard to keep everybody happy," Wallace said. "I don't think nobody's going to be really happy, honestly, just because we have so many guys that it's hard just to get off how you want to. But we appreciate having a deep receiving corps and appreciate having the guys that can play and anybody can step in. I'm happy with our corps. I love our corps. I love everybody in it. It's fun, exciting guys and playmakers. It's great."

Overall, coach Joe Philbin has been pleased with the play of the wideouts in recent weeks.

"I think we've been catching the ball relatively well and contributing in a positive manner," Philbin said. "There's still room for improvement there, but I like the group."

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