It's a Michael Crabtree kind of day

by Fooch on May 9, 2009 8:00 AM PDT in News Comment 13 comments

I received a new Michael Crabtree Subway video posted below, but actually had a question unrelated to the video first.

Over at Pro Football Talk, they wrapped up their NFL draft divisional recaps by covering the NFC West. In discussing Michael Crabtree, PFT said:

The last time a receiver unexpectedly slid to the 49ers in round one, he only ended up being the greatest NFL player of all time. Michael Crabtree has a lot of work to do to justify any additional comparisons to Jerry Rice. Crabtree provides the ultimate boom or bust proposition — there’s no in between. He’ll either be great, or he’ll be wearing a red vest and stocking DVDs in three years.

Do people see that as true? Crabtree could certainly prove to be a big-time bust and many folks think he could be a star. However, is there really no in between? Of course, Florio could just be saying that to get a rise out of folks, but who knows.

As for the video below, it's five random facts about Crabtree, although reality some aren't true and of the ones that are? Well, they're rather bizarre. This video is definitely a bit odd overall in my opinion. I think drummer will appreciate this particular video though. It took me a minute to figure it out, but the first fact mentioned is Crabtree's favorite Subway meal. Who knows, maybe it was his latest meal.

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I'm thinking no in between is harsh

I think there isn’t much of a bust possibility. Two Bilitnikoff awards, and there was a lot of college reciever talent out there. He flat produces, and has a nose for the endzone. I think he’ll either be awesome, or average in the NFL. He is Rice like if you talk stats, school, people questioning his ability. I don’t know if he’ll ever be Rice like for the Niners, but he is probably going to be our #1 for a long, long time. If the QB position ever gets solidified, he’ll have one hell of an athlete catching his throws.

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by CW30 on May 9, 2009 8:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Crabtree being “great” doesn’t have to mean that he’s the next Jerry Rice

I mean, come on, there’s plenty of other great WRs out there who never quite reached the level of Rice, but they were still pretty amazing

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by Persiflage on May 9, 2009 8:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

totally agree, i think that the boom or bust factor, for a guy like crabtree whom holds high expectations, is all depended on who is the one analyzing him. someone might say if he doesn’t have 5,000 yds, 40 tds in his first 3 seasons is a bust. While someone else might say if he has 3,000 yds, 30 tds in his first 3 seasons he is a boom.

by sundaysfinest on May 9, 2009 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

3000YDS and 30TDS in 3 Seasons a bust?

Anyone who thought that would be an idiot. The first season is the learning year for the rookie. The second season could be no better. The third season is usually the breakout season. On top of that, Mike Singeltary is a run-first head coach. After his first three seasons; that would be great to see on his statsheet.

by ChiefsFan90s on May 9, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

CORRECTION..He's an establish the run head coach

M. S. #50

by rlott#42 on May 9, 2009 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey ChiefsFan90s

Welcome. But please, I don’t come to the Chiefs site and mispell your coach’s name.

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by jfainsf49 on May 9, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did you even read what he wrote?

While someone else might say if he has 3,000 yds, 30 tds in his first 3 seasons he is a boom.

So pretty much the exact opposite of what you interpreted.

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by marcello on May 10, 2009 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stats

Crabtree will be used as a redzone guy.
I expect him to have around 500 yards and 12 or so TDs in his 1st season.

by chikmagnet_565 on May 9, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No

He is shifty beyond belief. He will be used whenever possible

by Thundarr on May 11, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crabtree - Boxers or Briefs?....

Just trying to help out with topic ideas….

Well, we're waiting....

by drummer on May 9, 2009 10:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Big Mac or Whopper

Stickin with the food theme here

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on May 10, 2009 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it’s more of a perception thing. He could be a decent WR and still be deemed as a bust for a lot of people.

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by AndYourBirdCanSing on May 9, 2009 10:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Red Zone

We haven’t had a good redzone threat in a while. Even if he doesn’t produce 800-1000 yards in his first season that is okay. We need someone who has a nose for the endzone. Picking Crabtree helps on a countless number of ways.

In Shaun Hill will trust

by iaalexeeff on May 9, 2009 11:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs