Post by Cardinals (GoldHBK10) on Nov 9, 2010 17:10:48 GMT -5
-- Wideouts are the game changers that all QB's love. Whether it's the speed burners like Percy Harvin, DeSean Jackson & Steve Smith, the physical monsters like Larry Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall & Anquan Boldin or all the around beasts like Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, Roddy White & Sidney Rice, every QB will tell you that having one (or two) makes their job so much easier. Teams in need of an aerial infusion: Rams (Get Bradford some help), Redskins (Santana is 33), Bucs (Roy isn't a #1) & Falcons (Cribbs isn't a #2)
1) Florida WR Sascha Gilmore heads an unusually weak WR class as he initially drew comparisons to a former Florida WR in Percy Harvin. Gilmore doesn't have Harvin speed but he's close at 95 along with solid agility at 90. 90 catching for a rookie is unheard of but he's a liability in traffic at 69. Early on he'll probably be used as a returner and a stretch the field guy but give him some time and he may develop in a solid starter. One thing to be wary of is his B potential so he may not progress as well as a top pick usually does. Still the risk won't scare away too many so expect Gilmore to come off the board 1st for WR's
2) Iowa State WR Bryan Walker has the highest ceiling of any WR in the draft, drawing comparisons to Atlanta's Roddy White during workouts. Walker has good speed (92), a nice vertical leap (91) and an excellent level of awareness for a rookie (84). His route running is still very raw (63) and he struggles with drops (75) but both of those things will come in time. He'll benefit from going to a team where he can work as the #3 WR and over time he'll develop into one of the best WR's in T1ML.
3) Wake Forest WR Jamel Bonner is the possession WR of this year's class. Bonner has solid hands (81) and has no problem making the catch in a crowd (82). He ran a full route tree in college so while he still has some work to do he still won't have a problem getting to his spot (75). His awareness is also solid (81) but he drops to #3 because he doesn't have the top end speed (87) that most T1ML owners covet early on, though that may work to his favor as he may fall to a playoff team late in the 1st Round. Bonner has excellent potential and should waste no time in becoming any QB's most reliable target.
4) Temple WR/TE Elliot Moore is the definition of the new age hybrid pass catcher and he'll get the fourth spot in this class. Moore has blazing speed (92) for a guy his size (6'5 248) so he'll be a match-up nightmare for years to come. Toss in his good blocking skills and you've got the type of guy who can be a QB's favorite target. Moore would be higher if not for low Agility & Acceleration (low 70's) but still expect him to go 1st Round to a team in need of a big time target to stretch the middle of the field and make teams pay for crowding the LOS.
5) Rice WR Lacy Williams is a project WR but for teams who can be patient the reward could be very nice. The physical stats are there (94, 89, 94) but he has a LONG way to go to become good WR with poor catching (59 CTH, 68 CIT). Ideally Williams would work as a return man for two to three years and then crack the starting lineup once he gets the hang of how to be a WR. He'll be an interesting player to watch because someone will always fall in love with speed but teams may be turned off by his drops. Either way he's a long term project for someone who may have some aging WR's.
1) Florida WR Sascha Gilmore heads an unusually weak WR class as he initially drew comparisons to a former Florida WR in Percy Harvin. Gilmore doesn't have Harvin speed but he's close at 95 along with solid agility at 90. 90 catching for a rookie is unheard of but he's a liability in traffic at 69. Early on he'll probably be used as a returner and a stretch the field guy but give him some time and he may develop in a solid starter. One thing to be wary of is his B potential so he may not progress as well as a top pick usually does. Still the risk won't scare away too many so expect Gilmore to come off the board 1st for WR's
2) Iowa State WR Bryan Walker has the highest ceiling of any WR in the draft, drawing comparisons to Atlanta's Roddy White during workouts. Walker has good speed (92), a nice vertical leap (91) and an excellent level of awareness for a rookie (84). His route running is still very raw (63) and he struggles with drops (75) but both of those things will come in time. He'll benefit from going to a team where he can work as the #3 WR and over time he'll develop into one of the best WR's in T1ML.
3) Wake Forest WR Jamel Bonner is the possession WR of this year's class. Bonner has solid hands (81) and has no problem making the catch in a crowd (82). He ran a full route tree in college so while he still has some work to do he still won't have a problem getting to his spot (75). His awareness is also solid (81) but he drops to #3 because he doesn't have the top end speed (87) that most T1ML owners covet early on, though that may work to his favor as he may fall to a playoff team late in the 1st Round. Bonner has excellent potential and should waste no time in becoming any QB's most reliable target.
4) Temple WR/TE Elliot Moore is the definition of the new age hybrid pass catcher and he'll get the fourth spot in this class. Moore has blazing speed (92) for a guy his size (6'5 248) so he'll be a match-up nightmare for years to come. Toss in his good blocking skills and you've got the type of guy who can be a QB's favorite target. Moore would be higher if not for low Agility & Acceleration (low 70's) but still expect him to go 1st Round to a team in need of a big time target to stretch the middle of the field and make teams pay for crowding the LOS.
5) Rice WR Lacy Williams is a project WR but for teams who can be patient the reward could be very nice. The physical stats are there (94, 89, 94) but he has a LONG way to go to become good WR with poor catching (59 CTH, 68 CIT). Ideally Williams would work as a return man for two to three years and then crack the starting lineup once he gets the hang of how to be a WR. He'll be an interesting player to watch because someone will always fall in love with speed but teams may be turned off by his drops. Either way he's a long term project for someone who may have some aging WR's.
