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Hey guys,
It seems the sentiment is starting to shift from us taking a RB to WR with #2. Personally I don't think you draft either position that high unless the prospect oozes "once in a decade" type player. RB's can be had in later rounds. Most of today's top players were taken outside the top 10.
My personal issue with the two top WR's available in this draft is their speed. Whenever speed is mentioned, someone immediately brings up Jerry Rice. Jerry is VERY unique. However, today with the increased speed of today's athletes and specifically DB's, I think it is VERY rare to find a stud #1 receiver that doesn't have blazing speed (generally coupled with good size). Supposedly Randy Moss ran a 4.28. I don't know what TO runs but I do know his 2nd gear is FAST. Andre Johnson came in 2nd place to Allen Rossum (spelling? kick returner for Atlanta) for the NFL's fastest man this year. Chad Johnson can blaze and Javon Walker flies. Not sure Marvin's 40 but boy he can run.
So my question is:
Are there any top 10 level WR's in the league that run slower than 4.40. If none exist then I sure as heck wouldn't be spending a #2 pick on guys that run 4.46 (is that what Braylon ran?) and 4.59.
I know speed isn't the end all be all. But when taking a guy this high, you expect that he was extremely productive in college, runs good routes, has VERY soft hands, has good height, good vertical leap, is willing to pull the ball away in a jump ball, has leadership skills, and all around good character. Given all that, what are the odds of him becoming a Pro Bowl receiver if he runs the 40 in about 4.5? Well I'm assuming the odds are less if none of the top WR's today run that slow.
The only position I would be willing to draft someone who doesn't exude definite "once in a decade" qualities is QB. Simply because finding QB's later is tougher and and very rare.
It seems the sentiment is starting to shift from us taking a RB to WR with #2. Personally I don't think you draft either position that high unless the prospect oozes "once in a decade" type player. RB's can be had in later rounds. Most of today's top players were taken outside the top 10.
My personal issue with the two top WR's available in this draft is their speed. Whenever speed is mentioned, someone immediately brings up Jerry Rice. Jerry is VERY unique. However, today with the increased speed of today's athletes and specifically DB's, I think it is VERY rare to find a stud #1 receiver that doesn't have blazing speed (generally coupled with good size). Supposedly Randy Moss ran a 4.28. I don't know what TO runs but I do know his 2nd gear is FAST. Andre Johnson came in 2nd place to Allen Rossum (spelling? kick returner for Atlanta) for the NFL's fastest man this year. Chad Johnson can blaze and Javon Walker flies. Not sure Marvin's 40 but boy he can run.
So my question is:
Are there any top 10 level WR's in the league that run slower than 4.40. If none exist then I sure as heck wouldn't be spending a #2 pick on guys that run 4.46 (is that what Braylon ran?) and 4.59.
I know speed isn't the end all be all. But when taking a guy this high, you expect that he was extremely productive in college, runs good routes, has VERY soft hands, has good height, good vertical leap, is willing to pull the ball away in a jump ball, has leadership skills, and all around good character. Given all that, what are the odds of him becoming a Pro Bowl receiver if he runs the 40 in about 4.5? Well I'm assuming the odds are less if none of the top WR's today run that slow.
The only position I would be willing to draft someone who doesn't exude definite "once in a decade" qualities is QB. Simply because finding QB's later is tougher and and very rare.
