http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/nfl-draft-deep-at-wide-receiver-which-is-2318365.html On that list I like Jefferey and then Randle. They probably won't be in a position to get Wright or Hill.
Strategically speaking, it will be interesting to see if they go with an all purpose type of Wr, one who handles returns etc, or they go with an Alshon Jeffery type of #1 Wr prospect. With Gates on the roster, you'd have to think they go with a #1 type.
They probably won't go WR until round 3. QB/DE or if they bypass QB it's still DE/RT. With this deep a draft they can get quality starters in round 3.
I think Randle will be appealing to them because he can do damage in space. However, he's the kind of guy who you have to throw to in space as I don't think he does a great job of creating on his own. Wright, Randle and Quick fit what they want IMO.
I would like to take Hilton out of FIU. I could imagine the looks on peoples faces when Hilton and Bush are on the field at the same time.
The way this draft is stacked I see us waiting to draft a WR until our 3rd round picks. It wouldn't surprise me to take two WRs back to back in the 3rd.
Curious IF Brian Quick is still there at 73 what we will do if we havent selected a WR yet. Many mocks have him going late 2nd (Pats)
Does Charlie Casserly even really know who Wright is?, I mean to just say that he is a slot receiver is completely inaccurate about this prospect, slot receivers usually don't double as your deep threat, nor can adjust to the deep ball better than anyone in the draft, it's what makes him a unique player, slot players are not projected to go first round..
Sanu and Wylie..Explosive complimentary versatility... Besides being a very good receiver, Has anyone ever seen Sanu running the wildcat....beast, the man has a big perfect position specificl body, is athletic, has great hands, will go over the middle without fear of consequence, and will knock you the fu&$ over if your in his way..It's some sight watching this dude take a handoff in the wildcat, read the zone blocking, take one cut, and split that gut up the middle for 50.. Wylie is the man, no more comments from me except that I believe he is the most explosive player in the draft pound for pound. Give me these two guys..Sanu..Hartline..Wylie..Gates..Bess..Now that's a young receiver group that can be molded into something special.
He isnt a slot WR in my opinion, he is a 'Y' WR...send him on the go and open it up for everyone else. Better version of Jacoby Jones IMO a good fit for the Texans.
I remember reading some stat that basically said Sanu has caught about 200 balls in his college career, possibly more or less can't specifically remember, but he only had like 4 receptions longer than 20 yards. That stat was a HUGE what the heck type stat for me...
I think that's a good point, but I don't think it means the aren't willing to draft one high. I think it means they aren't gonna want a high volume receiver like Brandon Marshall who is going to demand a high volume of passes to be effective. Someone who can be very productive with limited targets would be worth a premium to acquire in my mind.
I'm assuming he was suggesting he would rather have 3-4 guys he can goto at all times instead of a primary target.
He said that the offense does not have to have that true number one Wr but I'd be willing to bet, he'd love one. Even still, this teams Wr's are absolutely nothing special, and Philbin never said the team could get by with a bad group either.
The impression I got is that Philbin does not want the one guy that will get the bulk of the catches. I think his ideal is to have three guys that produce 50+ catches. I think he sees Hartline and Bess as guys that can provide that level of production and he wants another one of those.
Thats not the impression I got from him listening to him live on the radio. He said the offense does not HAVE to have that true number one Wr then goes onto saying how having one is a luxury in any offense. Having a bonefied number one Wr does not mean he should get the ball 100 times and especially if the player is a team player. However, every offense needs a playmaker at Wr. Bess and Hartline can get 50 catches but this offense should have one Wr who is better than both of them. A high quality number two, and to this day, neither of them are close...
When I use the term #1 receiver I relate it to the talent and athleticism of the player, not in terms of how I will target him, a bonifide elite talent on the field during offense can make the opposing defense cover less territory, I equate it to what Darrelle Revis does for defense, he allows his other defenders to cover more ground.
I think they have higher opinions of Hartline and Bess than you do. I agree they want a play maker at WR, but I don't think that equals a #1 WR. Guys like Welker, Desean and Harvin are play makers and not #1 WR types. A #1 is somebody who gets the bulk of the targets and draws the coverage. Philbin wants a slew of #2s, like Hartline and Bess. I see guys like Sanu and Marvin Jones as logical targets.
It has nothing to do with how I feel about Bess or Hartline. I like both of them as Wr's But up to this point all they've been is a compliment to an offense. Contributers for sure but only Bess was used as a go to guy on many occassions. They absolutely need a go to Wr that is either a number one or a high quality number two like a Jordy Nelson or Jennings. A Wr who can get them 70-80 catches and make some big plays while doing it.
I agree in principal but Revis island is a myth. He has over the top help nearly every play just like every other corner in the NFL.
