Im still having a hard time with people complaining about his weight, nevermind history or projections. What difference would 10-15 pounds really do over a 6'1" frame that'd make him so much more likely to do well in the NFL?
Seems like you’re just as sure of your own opinion as you claim others are of theirsI've said many of those same things...
Just because there are quite a few 'Bama homers here at Finheaven is no reason to lose sight of the fact that the experts are divided over who the number 1 WR is. The Smith followers will write posts as if there is no question and only a blind man can see that... blah blah blah... but the real experts are divided. Indeed, most of them seem to put Chase in front of Smith.
There are also real questions about Smith's actual height and weight... and whether it will allow him to play at a high level in the NFL... yet the 'bama homers act like there's no question...
The same guys said that Tua was at least 6'1" and would be a God right away, and as we could see... neither were true.
Last year, many of them were so in LOVE with Tua that they thought we should trade up to get him... and now the same guys are swearing that none of the top three WRs will fall out of the top 8-10 players...
These guys were impatient... and WRONG last year, and I believe that they are impatient and WRONG this year.
I'm not even sure that Bateman or Marshall aren't better than Smith... or Chase.
The fact that they are so determined and so convinced... just makes me doubt them all the more. People who are THAT sure of their own opinions scare me.
Kid has never been hurt, played high level high school basketball, could of played D1 in that sport, played High school football, all four college years, and he’s never hurt..he‘s lean as hell but that dude is absolutely wired Differently, which is an actual thing..Smith is fragile. no -brainer
But he hurt his finger in a game!!!!Kid has never been hurt, played high level high school basketball, could of played D1 in that sport, played High school football, all four college years, and he’s never hurt..he‘s lean as hell but that dude is absolutely wired Differently, which is an actual thing..
Great point. "Do not draft" until finger girth confirmedBut he hurt his finger in a game!!!!
And since 2001 ONLY 4 of the 26 tackles drafted in the top ten picks has won a SB. So I'm guessing you don't see the value there either.Fun Fact: Going back 20 years (2001) there have been 28 receivers drafted in the top 10. Of those 28 ONLY three have won Super Bowls and one was not with the team that drafted him.
2014 - Sammy Watkins - KC 2020 (drafted by the Bills)
2014 - Mike Evans - TB 2021
2008 - Jordy Nelson - GB 2011
I don't like picking receivers in the top 10. IMO it's just not a good ROI on them, they do not touch the ball enough or make enough of an impact. Top 10 picks to me are QB, OT, CB, Edge, and sometimes LB. Outside of that I just don't see the value.
he did enough damage in the first half :)But he hurt his finger in a game!!!!
Back when I was evaluating players for a living, I would always look at the measurable traits and if there was an anomaly, I would focus on that during my film watch to see how it impacted their game. If you don't do that second step, then it's just poor, lazy evaluation.Im still having a hard time with people complaining about his weight, nevermind history or projections. What difference would 10-15 pounds really do over a 6'1" frame that'd make him so much more likely to do well in the NFL?
So you think Smith doesn’t opt out if he already received a top 10 grade and plays on a horrible team like LSU was this year?
You think a kid gaining 7 pounds shows a lack of dedication?
Actually... if you read my stuff, you will quickly see that most of it is just speculation.Seems like you’re just as sure of your own opinion as you claim others are of theirs
As I said I see value in an OT, but and OT is out there for every offensive snap, and is part of the play. I just don't see value in a receiver in the top 10...JMOAnd since 2001 ONLY 4 of the 26 tackles drafted in the top ten picks has won a SB. So I'm guessing you don't see the value there either.
Many don't want to hear anything about the historical value of highly selected WRs.Fun Fact: Going back 20 years (2001) there have been 28 receivers drafted in the top 10. Of those 28 ONLY three have won Super Bowls and one was not with the team that drafted him.
2014 - Sammy Watkins - KC 2020 (drafted by the Bills)
2014 - Mike Evans - TB 2021
2008 - Jordy Nelson - GB 2011
I don't like picking receivers in the top 10. IMO it's just not a good ROI on them, they do not touch the ball enough or make enough of an impact. Top 10 picks to me are QB, OT, CB, Edge, and sometimes LB. Outside of that I just don't see the value.
Have to agree about LBs. That is not a premium position for high draft picks.Newsflash: Outside of QBs who have the most immediate impact on winning and losing of any other position by a long shot, for every other position more players in their respective top 20 are not going to be on playoff teams.
When you make the claim that WRs aren't moving the needle and that you value them less than linebackers (what?), then maybe try and show that the top linebackers are littered all over playoff rosters, otherwise you're just throwing stuff at a wall and seeing what sticks.