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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry
Solid trade for both parties. Jenkins fits the Andy Reid's West Coast style, Baldwin fits the 49ers' MartyBall style.
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There's a lot of truth to that.
Baldwin's a big, 'vertical' WR that thrives on those jump balls and downfield passes where he can just use his body and size to take the ball away from guys. Granted, he's not done it here, but if he makes it, that will be how.
He's doomed in a WCO - he's not quick enough in and out of his cuts to succeed in this offense. He has little chance to really realize his potential
anywhere, but he had no chance at all to realize it here. This move can only help him.
As for Jenkins; he's more of a cut and run guy. And to whoever asked if he has any speed - yup, lots and lots of it. Perhaps Andy sees some DeSean Jackson in him.
This is a smart deal by (I hope) two very smart organizations. Like I said, it's very likely to be garbage in, garbage out, but both of the principals to the trade are significantly more likely to succeed where they're going than where they've been.