Landry in line for starting job

[Daytona Fin]

First, let’s make one thing clear: Jarvis Landry is not fast.
He’s smart, especially for a rookie wide receiver. He’s a playmaker. But he’s not fast.

Jarvis Landry, above, has 18 catches for 186 yards this season and has been more impressive than starter Brandon Gibson, who ... Read More
“But he’s quick, man,” fellow Dolphins receiver Mike Wallace said. “He takes a lot of steps — a lot of small steps, but he takes a lot of them. He’s a lot more quick than he is fast. He’ll get where he needs to get. He’s still an explosive player, even without being fast.”

He’s also a player on the rise.

Landry is undoubtedly a big part of Miami’s future at receiver, but his latest performance raised questions as to whether he should be starting over Gibson now.

“I’ve played all right,” Gibson said.

Landry, who has 18 catches for 186 yards, says it’s not his call whether he starts and that it wouldn’t change how he prepares or plays. But he believes he can handle more snaps.

“That’s why I was drafted here,” he said.

Gibson is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Bears, but Landry is expected to get significant action.

Receiver Brian Hartline said Landry — who won’t be 22 until Nov. 28 — thinks like a veteran.

“He’s more at the comprehension level of even a third-year player,” Hartline said. “He’s ahead of his time as far as his age goes. He’s exciting to play with and he communicates well.”

Landry might be meeting or even exceeding expectations five games into his rookie season, but he said he’s not close to satisfied. That first touchdown, he said, made him hungry to “score more.”

“I have a different level of expectations for myself,” he said. “There’s a lot of potential that I have and I’ve just got to continue to keep working. I’m nowhere near my potential.”

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[JTC111]

He should be starting already. He's better than Hartline and Gibson.

 

[whizafriz]

Such a good draft pick. Can't remember how many WR's we've picked up over the years that fizzled into pedestrian, "OK" players. Finally someone who can make a bold statement on the field.

 

[spiketex]

Such a good draft pick. Can't remember how many WR's we've picked up over the years that fizzled into pedestrian, "OK" players. Finally someone who can make a bold statement on the field.

Jarvis Landry is the best WR drafted by the Dolphins in the past 15+ years. Name someone better?

 

[TheJetsBlow]

Jarvis Landry is the best WR drafted by the Dolphins in the past 15+ years. Name someone better?

Chambers was pretty good until Kenoy Kennedy rang his bell.

 

[Vaark]

Such a good draft pick. Can't remember how many WR's we've picked up over the years that fizzled into pedestrian, "OK" players. Finally someone who can make a bold statement on the field.

And that kind of Landry and James judgement among other promising draft choices and UFAs is exactly the reason why Hickey should be allowed to hire the next HC (and fire Philbin if he so decides). Who wouldn't feel more comfortable with his decision-making than with Ross's, Dawn's, Peterson's or (ugh) Tannenbaum's! Right now, can you really think of a better or more proven decision maker in this organization?

And as to your sig, yes, if Hickey feels he could work synergistically with Harbaugh, that would include hiring him too.

 

[chuckdiesel]

Landry has had his share of rookie mistakes so far, but he has continued to bounce back and make plays. With that said he deserves to be starting because he has earned it. To be honest Gibson last year was my favorite receiver on the team until he went down with the injury. I'll admit i have been disappointed with Gibby so far this year, but i'll give him the benefit of the doubt and believe that the injury is still not 100%. If Gibson can have a strong second half of this season, like he was the first half of last years season, I am trying to part ways with Hartline next year if possible. Giving Matthews and or Gibson the chance to step up into Hartlines place.

 

[Sons Of Shula]

Really excited about Landry's potential. I loved this pick in April and knew he'd be a fan favorite in little time. His natural ability to play the WR position combined with his work ethic are going to provide us with an excellent playmaker for many seasons. Hickey made some excellent choices in this years draft as we already have some heavy contributors with our first few picks.

 

[So Be]

Landry got 47 of 60 snaps vs GB, which is starter's snaps. He is a slot receiver to take Gibson's spot but, not a wide out to take Hartline's place.

 

[whizafriz]

And that kind of Landry and James judgement among other promising draft choices and UFAs is exactly the reason why Hickey should be allowed to hire the next HC (and fire Philbin if he so decides). Who wouldn't feel more comfortable with his decision-making than with Ross's, Dawn's, Peterson's or (ugh) Tannenbaum's! Right now, can you really think of a better or more proven decision maker in this organization?

And as to your sig, yes, if Hickey feels he could work synergistically with Harbaugh, that would include hiring him too.

Yeah I've been thinking the same. I really don't trust anyone else in the FO to make the hire. Hickey's been around good coaches like Gruden and Dungy, and poor ones like Schiano, and having run the scouting for all of them, he knows what good coaches can do with good players. That knowledge could help him better identify the best candidates.

 

[J. David Wannyheimer]

I think he will be our go-to receiver by the end of the season. The TD catch says it all for me. You look around the league and you see guys like Dez Bryant who, even if they aren't huge 6'5" guys, can still go up and just get the dang football over a cornerback. Landry looks like he's going to be a guy who can do that.

 

[NBP81]

I think he will be our go-to receiver by the end of the season. The TD catch says it all for me. You look around the league and you see guys like Dez Bryant who, even if they aren't huge 6'5" guys, can still go up and just get the dang football over a cornerback. Landry looks like he's going to be a guy who can do that.

He caught the ball with his hands, he actually reached for the ball, I mean, go figure....

 

[tzjombie]

Talking about breaking our 2nd round pick disasters!!

 

[So Be]

And that kind of Landry and James judgement among other promising draft choices and UFAs is exactly the reason why Hickey should be allowed to hire the next HC (and fire Philbin if he so decides). Who wouldn't feel more comfortable with his decision-making than with Ross's, Dawn's, Peterson's or (ugh) Tannenbaum's! Right now, can you really think of a better or more proven decision maker in this organization?

And as to your sig, yes, if Hickey feels he could work synergistically with Harbaugh, that would include hiring him too.

Hickey is looking very good in the draft. FA is a mix but, he only gave Albert and Grimes the big deals which tie them to the team for the next couple of years. The others are one year deals or easy cuts with little cap hits. I would like to keep him.

If Lazor shows my anticipated progress on O, we need to keep him, as well as Benton and our DL coach. Fitting in a new HC will be difficult if asked to keep these guys, and can't see promoting from within.

 

[Sons Of Shula]

I think he will be our go-to receiver by the end of the season. The TD catch says it all for me. You look around the league and you see guys like Dez Bryant who, even if they aren't huge 6'5" guys, can still go up and just get the dang football over a cornerback. Landry looks like he's going to be a guy who can do that.

He caught the ball with his hands, he actually reached for the ball, I mean, go figure....