Wide Receiver?

He can return kicks.

Plus, NFL QBs won't be trying to throw jump balls to him downfield anymore (he's 5'10" for christ's sake). With that said, 6th or 7th round.

 

Did I miss something? Is Adams gone? I know I stepped away from the draft there for a bit, but he was still there when I left, so I thought.

 

Basically Gates is a better version of Benjamin, especially as a receiver. Plus returns kicks...I don't see the value for us. If a team wants to draft a PR/KR (nothing wrong with that at all) I agree. 6th/7th but he doesnt really fill any need for us.

 

He's there too, just prefer those 5.

 

I thought James Hanna beat him by a half inch in the vertical. 36 to 36.5

 

Patrick Turner was a 3rd rounder, Hartline was the double dip in the 4th that was in a weak wr Class. This years is a strong WR class.

 

What exactly is the difference between Michael Egnew and a wide receiver? It certainly doesn't appear to be his positioning and responsibilities.

 

If he was labeled a WR then this thread would be called Tight End?

 

speed is a huge factor 4.6 is pretty slow for a NFL wr

 

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/28721/michael-egnew

Click on the scouting combine. Shows him as best in those two unless i'm reading wrong.

 

But not at all unheard of. Egnew also apparently ran as quick as a 4.52 in one of his times, and had the best 10-yard split on tight ends.

I'm not even sure Egnew knows how to line up in a 3-point stance to be honest.

 

Lot of WR talent still on the board. Might also see a trade for a veteran. Jacoby Jones is on the block but I actually think James Jones of Green Bay makes a lot of sense if the price is right. Not real sure about his cap number.

 

I rather them draft a wr or 2, unless they can unload the low 6 or 7 for James Jones.

 

I agree with you that he has a lot of WR in him going to be interesting to see how they use him this is my fav pick in the draft so far

 

Not at his size though.

 

Take Toon or whomever the BA WR is and try to get another 5th.

 

Toon + Streeter = BEST DRAFT EVER in my opinion.

 

I'm guessing we go with McNutt .... in 4 or 5 ...

 

If we don't go WR in round 4 I hope Boykin is there.

 

I've seen him line up tight in a 3 point stance.

 

I would be ecstatic with Boykin, Criner or Massie(kicking him inside) in the 4th. Some good possibilities there.

Dark horse pick maybe Lamar Miller.

 

Egnew played TE, but it seems in the Mizzou offense he was in the slot a lot.

 

I've been beating this drum since the Marshall trade.
But obviously it's only because I'm an Ireland detractor and there is no basis for this argument.
Just ask around.

Although I do like the Egnew pick. Alot.

 

The problem is people think WR is a bigger need than QB, RT, TE, DE, S.

 

I think it's at least as big.

 

I wouldn't bet money on that

 

You think WR is as big a need as QB? Wow.

 

Going into the draft with what we had, I think WR was a bigger need then DE and TE.

 

Egnew should not have been a surprise to anyone who followed the Draft Wind columns ... they had him as a possible Fin's target in their last post

FWIW ... here are some things they discussed on late round WRs (who are currently still available):

Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest: They viewed him as a 3rd round value
An explosive receiver who gets off the line and down the field in a hurry. He immediately puts the corner on the back foot and shows natural ability to set a defender up. He needs to be more consistent with his hands because he has a tendency to let the ball into his body and injuries would be a concern – 2 ACL’s in high school – but he can be a force.

WR Devon Wylie, Fresno State: They view him as good 4th round value
Wylie is another player I watched at Shrine practice. He is quick as a hiccup with remarkable flexibility, the speed to take the top off a defense and the quick ability to spot the ball in the air that makes for a player who can adjust to the football. He is a fantastic punt returner and brings those skills free the catch.

WR Marvin McNutt, Iowa: 5th round value
The connection between McNutt and Dolphins WR Coach Ken O'Keefe is obvious. O'Keefe has seen McNutt transition unselfishly from a quarterback to a standout wide receiver, and he knows what potential McNutt has if he keeps working at his trade. Marvin has great hands and some untapped potential that could see him turning into a Marty Booker type of pro receiver.

Gerell Robinson, WR, Arizona State: 6th round value
Having watched so much of Brock Osweiler on tape, I also ended up seeing a lot of his number one target Gerell Robinson who did a terrific job working across the middle, making the tough grabs and then making yards after the catch. He’s big – 6’3, 220 – and needs some polish but he adjusts well to the badly thrown ball, he’s a hard-nosed player, very physical and has the ability to box off a corner and make the catch in traffic. He won’t outrun anyone down the field, but he presents a big target and has some upside.

Tim Benford, WR, Tennessee Tech: 7th round value
I’m going out on a bit of limb, if there is one when talking about 7th round selections but I think Benford may work well with this system. Not a large receiver, he works well over the middle of the field and is more of a north south type runner who is capable of exploiting cracks in a defense. Benford is not an overly fast player but his willingness to get up the field after the catch, make him appear to play faster than he really is. Benford tracks the ball well, but struggles to consistently get off the line of scrimmage which may make him better suited for the slot or as a motion player.

Chris Owusu, WR, Stanford: 7th Round value
Owusu is oft injured and has serious concussion concerns, but when he’s right he’s a dynamic player. I remember watching him last year and thinking he was a real playmaker. A versatile player who can also help on special teams, Owusu may be worth the gamble this late.

 

tannehill throws it to mcnutt, no wait its a lateral, now tannehill is the receiver, Mcnutt bombs it to tannehill! the band is on the field! the band is on the field!!!

 

We have to beat the Pats. The only way to do that is to get after Brady. Which is why we need another DE. Plus we're supposed to be transitioning to a 4-3.

Whenever you're bringing in a new offensive system and/or a rookie QB, the best thing you can do for them is give them a reliable TE and pass catching RB. They are the safety valves for the QB. The better his safety valves are the more danger he can survive, which equals the more confidence he'll gain.

Last time we made it to the playoffs we had excellent play form the QB, TEs and DEs. We had no one at WR. I'm saying that only to point out that an all world WR is just not necessary to win our division.

 

Matt Moore is at least a functioning starter in this league.
Our WR corps consists of a bunch of #3 WR.

 

Although QB is also a huge need.
One we still haven't addressed properly, IMO

 

I do to, but I also think out of all those positions, WR is the deepest and the one we can wait on the longest and still get a good player.

 

IMO Qb is settled for 12 years

 

We got to the playoffs with Hartline & Bess and no one else. That right there proves WR is not the franchise killing need you've portrayed it to be. What don't we have from that division winning team? A QB & seam busting TE.

 

I agree with that.
But I still would have like to address is sooner.
Reuben Randle would've been a nice pick.
So would Michael Floyd.

 

No I agree DE is the more important position for winning. But I dont agree with Vernon over Sanu just because of that. I care about long term success. Which means, BPA @ a need is the better route. We have one verytrue good DE already. Our WRs as a whole is pretty damn bad

 

Wait. Is Streeter still on the board?!?

 

I think that playoff run had more to do with Brady, Pennington and the Wildcat.
I don't think you can consistantly be a playoff team with a WR corps like we have. Especially in today's NFL. Just my opinion, bro.