For me, the most pro-ready and best all around prospect at WR is Amari Cooper. He would come in and immediately start across from Bowe and eventually replace him as the primary WR.
What's wrong with Sammy Coates?
The guy has all of the tools in the world, I would equate him to Vernon Davis but at the WR position, but he hasn't produced much at all this season. Coates isn't even close to being his team's leading receiver so I'm not going to blame it on the scheme. Physically, Coates looks like a top 10 pick but his production is that of a mid to late rounder. Where would you take him?
Any thoughts on Coates' teammate, D'haquille Williams?
There is a massive difference in production between he and Sammy Coates so far this year; yes, this could be entirely due to Coates being injured from the Arkansas game but Coates only caught one pass in that game and dropped a possible TD pass despite playing 52 snaps against the Razorbacks. Williams is a JUCO transfer with good size, speed, and explosiveness, though not on the same level as Coates as far as pure physical ability goes. Is he a potential #1 WR or just a 2 at best?
Does DGB declare? If so, do you even dare to touch him given his off-field issues?
Despite not playing this season, I think that there is a real possibility that DGB does declare for the 2015 NFL draft; he just doesn't seem like the type of person who would be willing to go through another year of college over getting paid as a pro athlete. If he does declare, what round would you be willing to take a risk on him? The guy has had problems with at least two key NFL issues, abuse of women and weed. DGB has top 5 talent but an off-field reputation that would have him banned from the league if he had committed those acts as a Pro.
Do Jaelen Strong, Kevin White, or Devante Parker have enough speed to be potential #1 WRs? If not, are their other gifts good enough for them to be close to what Larry Fitzgerald has been in the league?
Is Stefon Diggs actually that fast? When I watch him, I don't see the same dimension of speed that guys like Jackson, Wallace, etc have. I'll be very curious to see what he actually runs at the Combine.
Who are you guys keeping your eyes on this year at the WR position? [Reply]
During the 2014 Regular Season, the Chiefs and Raiders led the NFL in unique pass catchers (players with at least 1 reception) with 16 each. The Bears only had 9.
Its pretty obvious that the chiefs distribute the ball around and get it to the open guy.....they dont force feed it to particular players.
Greg Cossell has Perriman in his top group, above Parker. Perriman has his questions, but he's an interesting prospect. If Reid thinks he can "fix" his issues, the physical ability is top notch. I'm starting to talk myself into Perriman in the 1st and Stephone Anthony in the 2nd, then go corner and OL in the 3rd. [Reply]
Count me in with the Agholor camp. I love that he has open field ability - see his punt returns. I think this offense is entirely predicated on crisp routes and YAC - those are his strong suits.
He is perfect for this offense. Of course, it's possible Tyler Lockett in the fourth could be just as valuable. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KevB:
I'm not buying Agholor in the 1st, but I can definitely see the others. Perriman/Strong have the size and speed traits, while Dorsett has that one unique trait that sets him apart. I expect 5, with maybe Dorsett sneaking into the back of the 1st round.
I could see the Patriots grabbing him at the end of 1. If he lasts past then I'd love to get him in round 2. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pestilence:
Agholor is NOT a fucking slot recevier.....JFC.
Like most receivers that haven't faced much press in college, he'll have to prove he can beat it.
What worries me most about Agholor is his awful drop step on his release. He needs to learn to drive off his plant leg and go. That loses him time and press DBs will eat that up.
The other issue is that while he ran a 4.42 on the track, he doesn't create separation deep against college DBs.
So yes, I can see where the "slot only" label is coming from.
Personally, I think he's got a much higher ceiling than alot of guys give him credit. He could be Reggie Wayne good if he can fix some of the things I mentioned. He's also a tough cover on short hitches and such and is a terror once he has the ball in his hands. I agree he's not slot only, it doesn't mean those guys saying might not end up being correct. [Reply]
