Jenkins and Spencer - Who has a better chance of living up to expectations?

[Midswat]

Both are first rounders who have yet to live up to expectations. Yet, both have flashed the ability to be dominant.

In 2009, Jenkins was our best corner. In 2010, he was arguably our worst.

In 2009, Spencer was dominant the final 8+ gamese. And while he has never been a bad player, per se, he's been largely invisible in 2007, 2008, and 2010.

If you're an edge rusher opposite the best pass rusher in the NFL, and you can't get 8 sacks... something is wrong.


Both will likely to benefit from the hiring of Ryan. Jenkins from an improved pass rush, as well as hopefully playing more bump and run coverage. Spencer from more creative fronts, and an emphasis on getting after the quarterback.

Is it more likely that Jenkins has 5 interceptions, or Spencer having 10 sacks?

 

[sbk92]

Jenkins. Spencer is what he is. A decent OLB in a 3-4.

 

[Sheik]

I think his coming year, it's likely both will be vastly improved. I'd say the 5 ints from Jenkins and Spencer racking up 10 sacks is likely to happen.

I expect Jenkins to rebound in a big way. I think he'll get thrown at a ton early in the season. That should give him some opportunities to take the ball away.

Spencer in a contract year will probably break out in a big way. 10 sacks and a fat contract based on one year of production sounds about right.

 

[Plymkr]

Jenkins.

I hope.

 

[sbk92]

10 sacks from Spencer would shock me.

 

[Rock Slamdance]

Jenkins. 5 picks, very doable. As for Spencer, I agree with sbk, 10 sacks would be shocking.

 

[SixisBetter]

Really,I think it's more likely Jenkins will have 5 picks than Spencer getting 10 sacks.
I like both players,but the last half of '09 was an anomaly for Spencer than what he really is.
He's a good player,but not the pass rusher we'd hoped for.

 

[sbk92]

That's what I'm saying. While Jenkins has been up one year and down the next, Spencer has underachieved for 4 years except for one 6 or 7 game stretch.

The one thing working for him this year is he's playing for a contract. I wouldn't totally rule out a career year but I have more trust in Jenkins.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Jenkins. It comes down to outstanding athlete versus OK athlete.