We need more receivers with strong hands who can catch in traffic. Pitts is at the top.
Say we miss/pass on DeVonta, draft Waddle instead, and Najee goes higher than expected. Who else in this draft fills the outside receiver and RB that can gain yards roles?I think Miami should be looking for a Jaylen Waddle or Tutu Atwell.
It's possible that Dwayne Eskridge also fits the bill, but I haven't gotten to him yet. Miami will get a nice, close look at him this week at the Senior Bowl.
It's not just about having a dynamic player who can work the inside, backfield, jet sweeps, etc. It's also about having blinding speed that will push and hold the deep safeties from the inside-out. That's why when I see people going for some of these other slots like Kadarius Tony and Elijah Moore, I appreciate those players and I think they can do work in the NFL on the right team, but it's not everything we need in order to build the offense around Tua. We need the synergies between that type of inside speed player, the outside receiving options, and the running back.
Of course, having players on the outside that can create separation, catch-and-run, and beat man coverage is also a big deal. That's where Devonta Smith comes in. And having a running back who can beat defenders and gain yards, also a big deal. That's where a Najee Harris comes in.
Look at the Louisville Cardinals trio of Tutu Atwell, Dez Fitzpatrick, and Javian Hawkins. Look at how they all play off one another. You've got Atwell holding three defender to the middle, which gives you the ability to throw one-on-one to Fitzpatrick on the outside. You've got the east-west threat of Atwell stretching the defense to the back side, and so Javian Hawkins becomes the biggest homerun threat ball carrier in the country. If Malik Cunningham were a better passer that could've been a 40+ points per game offense.
That's what what Alabama had with Waddle, Smith, and Harris. That was the best offense college football had probably ever seen. My point in bringing up the Louisville unit is that what Alabama achieved is replicable, to a degree, even without the talents of Devonta Smith, Mac Jones, Jaylen Waddle, Najee Harris, and that squad of big ugly brutes on the line.
I have a very high opinion of Tutu Atwell and I think the Draft media will as well. I notice that Daniel Jeremiah recently started changing his 1st round mocks after consulting with NFL scouts, and suddenly he's got guys like Tutu Atwell and Aaron Robinson going in the 1st round. There's a reason. NFL people are higher on these players than the media have been, up to now.
I like Waddle a lot, and have him as my top WR for what Miami needs. If you watch what Sark did with him this year you will see a lot of things that KC does with Hill. Waddle has the ability to run away from coverage and quick enough feet to beat them off the LOS.I think Miami should be looking for a Jaylen Waddle or Tutu Atwell.
It's possible that Dwayne Eskridge also fits the bill, but I haven't gotten to him yet. Miami will get a nice, close look at him this week at the Senior Bowl.
It's not just about having a dynamic player who can work the inside, backfield, jet sweeps, etc. It's also about having blinding speed that will push and hold the deep safeties from the inside-out. That's why when I see people going for some of these other slots like Kadarius Tony and Elijah Moore, I appreciate those players and I think they can do work in the NFL on the right team, but it's not everything we need in order to build the offense around Tua. We need the synergies between that type of inside speed player, the outside receiving options, and the running back.
Of course, having players on the outside that can create separation, catch-and-run, and beat man coverage is also a big deal. That's where Devonta Smith comes in. And having a running back who can beat defenders and gain yards, also a big deal. That's where a Najee Harris comes in.
Look at the Louisville Cardinals trio of Tutu Atwell, Dez Fitzpatrick, and Javian Hawkins. Look at how they all play off one another. You've got Atwell holding three defender to the middle, which gives you the ability to throw one-on-one to Fitzpatrick on the outside. You've got the east-west threat of Atwell stretching the defense to the back side, and so Javian Hawkins becomes the biggest homerun threat ball carrier in the country. If Malik Cunningham were a better passer that could've been a 40+ points per game offense.
That's what what Alabama had with Waddle, Smith, and Harris. That was the best offense college football had probably ever seen. My point in bringing up the Louisville unit is that what Alabama achieved is replicable, to a degree, even without the talents of Devonta Smith, Mac Jones, Jaylen Waddle, Najee Harris, and that squad of big ugly brutes on the line.
I have a very high opinion of Tutu Atwell and I think the Draft media will as well. I notice that Daniel Jeremiah recently started changing his 1st round mocks after consulting with NFL scouts, and suddenly he's got guys like Tutu Atwell and Aaron Robinson going in the 1st round. There's a reason. NFL people are higher on these players than the media have been, up to now.
DWayne Eskridge Western Michigan watch his tape
Wilson is a wildcard. Not sure what to expect from him.Smith, Waddle, Toney as per OP. Elijah Moore, Amon-Ra St Brown also. Dazz Newsome, if he can get off the line can separate.
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Love Pitts. I wonder if he makes it to #18? Seems doubtful.We need more receivers with strong hands who can catch in traffic. Pitts is at the top.
I'd love to see Miami closely duplicate what Alabama has at the skill positions.I think Miami should be looking for a Jaylen Waddle or Tutu Atwell.
It's possible that Dwayne Eskridge also fits the bill, but I haven't gotten to him yet. Miami will get a nice, close look at him this week at the Senior Bowl.
It's not just about having a dynamic player who can work the inside, backfield, jet sweeps, etc. It's also about having blinding speed that will push and hold the deep safeties from the inside-out. That's why when I see people going for some of these other slots like Kadarius Tony and Elijah Moore, I appreciate those players and I think they can do work in the NFL on the right team, but it's not everything we need in order to build the offense around Tua. We need the synergies between that type of inside speed player, the outside receiving options, and the running back.
Of course, having players on the outside that can create separation, catch-and-run, and beat man coverage is also a big deal. That's where Devonta Smith comes in. And having a running back who can beat defenders and gain yards, also a big deal. That's where a Najee Harris comes in.
Look at the Louisville Cardinals trio of Tutu Atwell, Dez Fitzpatrick, and Javian Hawkins. Look at how they all play off one another. You've got Atwell holding three defender to the middle, which gives you the ability to throw one-on-one to Fitzpatrick on the outside. You've got the east-west threat of Atwell stretching the defense to the back side, and so Javian Hawkins becomes the biggest homerun threat ball carrier in the country. If Malik Cunningham were a better passer that could've been a 40+ points per game offense.
That's what what Alabama had with Waddle, Smith, and Harris. That was the best offense college football had probably ever seen. My point in bringing up the Louisville unit is that what Alabama achieved is replicable, to a degree, even without the talents of Devonta Smith, Mac Jones, Jaylen Waddle, Najee Harris, and that squad of big ugly brutes on the line.
I have a very high opinion of Tutu Atwell and I think the Draft media will as well. I notice that Daniel Jeremiah recently started changing his 1st round mocks after consulting with NFL scouts, and suddenly he's got guys like Tutu Atwell and Aaron Robinson going in the 1st round. There's a reason. NFL people are higher on these players than the media have been, up to now.
I could see that, especially with his comparison to Hill. Hill is so special.I like Waddle a lot, and have him as my top WR for what Miami needs. If you watch what Sark did with him this year you will see a lot of things that KC does with Hill. Waddle has the ability to run away from coverage and quick enough feet to beat them off the LOS.
Atwell does a lot of that as well, but at 5'9", 165lbs, that just scares the crap out of me. There's a lot to like, but at the end of the day I am not sure a WR of his physical stature gets drafted in round 1, just not sure his body can take the wear and tear of the amount of plays you expect to see out of a first round guy.
I like Waddle a lot, and have him as my top WR for what Miami needs. If you watch what Sark did with him this year you will see a lot of things that KC does with Hill. Waddle has the ability to run away from coverage and quick enough feet to beat them off the LOS.
Atwell does a lot of that as well, but at 5'9", 165lbs, that just scares the crap out of me. There's a lot to like, but at the end of the day I am not sure a WR of his physical stature gets drafted in round 1, just not sure his body can take the wear and tear of the amount of plays you expect to see out of a first round guy.