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Is it just me, or does the WR class look kind of weak in this draft?

I was trying to see who the trifecta might draft in the first or more likely second round and I couldn't come up with very many who would be an explosive number 1 with elite size/speed/hands.

-Damien Williams from USC - He' probably the one receiver that I could see us taking in the first round. But, he'd have to be taken with our first pick, and he may not even be there when we pick, and even if he is, will Parcells/Ireland take a WR that high? I hope they would consider it, but history makes this seem a long shot. Let's not forget Terry Glenn was taken really by Bob Kraft against the protestations of Parcells who didn't want to take him.

-Dez Bryant - Good size, average speed, but questionable head. Was suspended. If we were going to take him, we'd have to take him first and I don't know that he is enticing enough to make Parcells/Ireland take him over a good NT/LB prospect. I'm not crazy about this guy.

-Brandon Lefell, LSU. He's 6'3, but isn't considered particularly fast. Might be an interesting prospect if he's available in the second.

-Golden Tate from Notre Dame - Looks a bit on the small side. We really need a receiver with both size and speed. Not sure Golden Tate would be an upgrade over anyone on our existing receiver corps.

-The rest of the guys look to be either too slow, or have suspect hands, or be incredibly unpolished.

All in all, it doesn't look like a particularly deep position this year. Or am I missing something? What do you guys think?
 
It's well known that next year's WR class will be better than this year's

This is a relatively weak WR class.
 
its funny because some people around here have been saying this years draft is stacked with receivers
 
Kyndig said:
Is it just me, or does the WR class look kind of weak in this draft?

I was trying to see who the trifecta might draft in the first or more likely second round and I couldn't come up with very many who would be an explosive number 1 with elite size/speed/hands.

-Damien Williams from USC - He' probably the one receiver that I could see us taking in the first round. But, he'd have to be taken with our first pick, and he may not even be there when we pick, and even if he is, will Parcells/Ireland take a WR that high? I hope they would consider it, but history makes this seem a long shot. Let's not forget Terry Glenn was taken really by Bob Kraft against the protestations of Parcells who didn't want to take him.
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I like Williams, but not at #12, that's way too high.

Kyndig said:
-Dez Bryant - Good size, average speed, but questionable head. Was suspended. If we were going to take him, we'd have to take him first and I don't know that he is enticing enough to make Parcells/Ireland take him over a good NT/LB prospect. I'm not crazy about this guy.
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He's probably a bit overrated by some, but he's still an excellent prospect. He won't run a 4.3 or anything, but he's still got good speed for his size. Bottom line, he's an impact player.


Kyndig said:
--Brandon Lefell, LSU. He's 6'3, but isn't considered particularly fast. Might be an interesting prospect if he's available in the second.
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Meh...

Kyndig said:
-Golden Tate from Notre Dame - Looks a bit on the small side. We really need a receiver with both size and speed. Not sure Golden Tate would be an upgrade over anyone on our existing receiver corps.
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I like Golden Tate more than a lot of people. I don't view the gap between Bryant and Tate all that big. I'm not sure Tate has the change of direction that Bryant has, but he plays bigger than he is. Very good speed, and he's very good after the catch (former RB).

As for size in a WR, that's incredibly overrated, especially post 2004.

Being tall is great and all, but only if you have good quickness/change of direction. How's Patrick Turner working out?
 
Horrible draft class and the guys rated at the top are hugely overrated.

Reminds me of the OT class a few years ago when AZ chose Levi Brown over Adrian Peterson.

A lot of people don't realize that talent just isn't automatic in every years draft.

Do you remember all the people on this site who wanted the Dolphins to draft Levi Brown to play left tackle????? He was hugely overrated because there just wasn't any OT talent that year.

Now, Levi Brown is one of the worst starting RT's in the league. If the Cardinals had any depth at all he would have been benched and later cut.

No,NO,NO to drafting overrated WR's the first day.
 
Man, If you think the top WRs are weak, then what would you say about the bottom of the order?
 
The 2 wrs I'm highest on are benn and gilyard and u don't list either. Maybe the talent is there just the research is off??? Things to look for that will transpire to NFL positively are 50/50 balls and the recievers drive for the ball. Play making ability and vision after the catch.

U can't base it off receptions tds or route running. Cause most college DBS are not manning up in NFL. College teams throw alot more and their routes are mostly botched plays and scrambling.

Do some research before posting new threads.
 
Demaryius Thomas. Georgia Tech. 6'3" 229 pounds. 4.5 40 yard dash. Guy is good.
 
Its really too early to tell..

The combine shows us alot about players..
 
DolGinn said:
Man, If you think the top WRs are weak, then what would you say about the bottom of the order?
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I'd say Terrell Hudgins(the new record holder of almost every NCAA Div. 1 receiving record) would be a steal with a 6th round pick.:hump:
 
If the Dolphins can manage to trade down 5 or 6 spots and grab some extra picks, I would not mind drafting Dez Bryant at all. I think he's going to be a very good receiver if he is drafted into the right situation. I think he would excel in Miami.
 
Lets go with not drafting another USC Wr. When was the last time you saw a good Wr from USC? Keyshawn Johnson? they are all big, slow and unrealiable.

I would love us to take Benn in the 2nd round.
 
dolphan98 said:
If the Dolphins can manage to trade down 5 or 6 spots and grab some extra picks, I would not mind drafting Dez Bryant at all. I think he's going to be a very good receiver if he is drafted into the right situation. I think he would excel in Miami.
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Dream on dude!! :crazy: We'd be lucky as hell to land him at 12!! There aint NO WAY he falls to the 17- 18 spot.
 
Wadeshow said:
Lets go with not drafting another USC Wr. When was the last time you saw a good Wr from USC? Keyshawn Johnson? they are all big, slow and unrealiable.

I would love us to take Benn in the 2nd round.
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Steve Smith
 
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