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...albeit Pro Football Talk’s all pro team. It is still really cool to see him get this credit — I was going to post this stat the other day.

Devante Parker finished 5th in the league in receiving yards, and had among the highest 1st down catch percentages in the league (80%).

I’m really glad we got him locked up. I think the kid has grown as a person, and this season was not the exception — rather the new rule.

Congrats to the player that many of us wrote off. Really brings an element of excitement to our team, and hopefully will be a reliable crutch for a future rookie.
 
He also could be viewed as the most improved player on the team. What a season. It’s still taking me time to adjust to the fact that we aren’t bashing him week in and out anymore.
 
When he came out of Louisville he was the same height/weight, with similar athleticism, as A.J. Green. I was ecstatic when we picked him. It was extremely satisfying to see him put together an excellent season. He straight dominated CBs in 1 on 1 coverage this year. One of the few WR to get the better of Gilmore this season as well.
 
I was also ecstatic when we drafted him and among those who were disappointed - but glad that he got a chance under Flores.

It will be interesting to see how targets are distributed next year with a healthy Preston Williams, who we also have locked up for another three years, and an emerging Gesicki. That is a lot of size and speed.
 
I think w Parker, his season simply had more to do w maturing than anything else. Season prior, if he wasn’t hurt, he played and showed flashes but had too many mental lapses. This year he was able to concentrate and FINISH plays - he was unable to do that consistently in the past. I think maturity and a staff that harps on fundamentals coincided to bring out the beast in him. Happy for him and us!
 
It will be interesting to see how targets are distributed next year with a healthy Preston Williams, who we also have locked up for another three years, and an emerging Gesicki. That is a lot of size and speed.
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I am also liking what we have seen in Isaiah Ford over the last few games. Parker, Williams, Ford, Gesicki and a heathier Wilson could create some really nice matchups.
 
steveo style said:
Don’t forget Grant. WR is probably the lowest position on our list of needs
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We have an excellent group of WR's and anyone who thinks we need to invest high draft picks at that spot can not be taken seriously whatsoever.

I agree with you, lowest position of need outside of kicker. Heck we could take a punter before a WR and it would make a ton of sense.

Seeing Phins fans mocking WR's to the Dolphins in the first round makes me LOL.

Congrats to Parker, I was on his side since day 1. Talent was always obvious.
 
The Ghost said:
We have an excellent group of WR's and anyone who thinks we need to invest high draft picks at that spot can not be taken seriously whatsoever.

I agree with you, lowest position of need outside of kicker. Heck we could take a punter before a WR and it would make a ton of sense.

Seeing Phins fans mocking WR's to the Dolphins in the first round makes me LOL.

Congrats to Parker, I was on his side since day 1. Talent was always obvious.
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I don't know, while I agree our WR core is great, it depends who's on the board, and what WR is sitting there. If there's a significant drop off in talent from that WR to the next BPA, Id take the WR. But I hope we don't run into that issue. rather not touch a WR in round 1, lots of people we can use at other positions.
 
And to think, das genius wunderkind, Adam Gase was set to gladly discard DeVante because he lacked the ability to play WR in his Offense.
 
When I saw Parker last game in New England when he try to knock the guy over. He earn my full respect. He's a beast now. I hope Gailey's design produces same results.
 
I should know better than to answer given what was said, and how it was said, but here goes.

For many positions on a football team the difference between a good player and an elite one doesn't amount to much in terms of wins. I'll assume we all agree an elite QB does. Stats show an elite WR does too.

Our WR's played well this year. Still, DVP and Gesicki were viewed as close to busts. Wilson and Grant are questionable in regards to coming back from their injuries. Hurns is nothing special and Williams wasn't drafted for a number of reasons. Toss in the fact we have the most drops. Heck I'd say we lost our (previously) most productive WR when we got rid of Stills.

So are you really saying it would be stupid to draft the next Randy Moss or Jerry Rice with one of our three first round picks in today's pass happy league?
 
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