2010-2011 NCAA College Prospects: Wide Receivers

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:00 PM PDT in NFL Draft

Author's Note: Last year, before I became a Front Page Author, I posted a few pieces on the top college prospects at the very beginning of the college football season for '09-'10. This year, I wanted to do something similar but start it a bit earlier. There are roughly 22 positions (11 on each side of the ball) to focus on. Each week, leading up to the very first NCAA Football Game for the '10-'11 Season, I will take a look at one of the positions. Once I have finished reviewing every position, I will then start creating official college football discussion threads as a FanPost for those that care to talk about college football... or learn more for that matter; I know there were several people that benefited and learned quite a bit more about who was going to be entering the league this year. Each position will vary in the amount of players I cover. Number of players per position will range anywhere from 10-20 of the top prospects. I will be ranking them as to where I think they will be slotted in next years draft should they all enter. Mind you, these are just my opinions, but I feel that the rankings are going to be pretty close to the opinions of the rest of the Nation. I haven't seen any preseason player rankings yet, so it should be interesting to compare to once they come out.

Last weekend we had some great discussion on the '10-'11 potential running backs (Click here for link) that could be entering the draft in 2011. This week, we will take a look at 20 of the top receivers that will potentially be entering next years draft.

This was an unusual year for the draft as far as wide receivers were concerned. Many of the pundits had top prospect Dez Bryant being selected in the top 15. Most mock drafts had him going that high as well, some even had him being selected top 5. Bryant ended up being selected with the 24th overall pick in the draft to the Dallas Cowboys and was not even the first receiver to be picked. Demaryius Thomas was selected by Denver, with their first pick, at 22. Overall, there were 26 wide receivers selected in the 2010 NFL Draft which is close to 10 less than the average of what is normally picked at that specific position in a given draft.

Here is the breakdown of the receivers selected in each round:

1st Round

22nd- Demaryius Thomas (Broncos)

24th- Dez Bryant (Cowboys)

2nd Round

39th- Arrelious Benn (Bucs)

60th- Golden Tate (Seahawks)

3rd Round

77th- Damian Williams (Titans)

78th- Brandon LaFell (Panthers)

82nd- Emmanuel Sanders (Steelers)

84th- Jordan Shipley (Bengals)

87th- Eric Decker (Broncos)

88th- Andre Roberts (Cardinals)

90th- Taylor Price (Patriots)

4th Round

99th- Mardy Gilyard (Rams)

101st- Mike Williams (Bucs)

107th- Marcus Easley (Bills)

108th- Jacoby Ford (Raiders)

5th Round

156th- David Reed (Ravens)

159th- Riley Cooper (Eagles)

165th- Kerry Meier (Falcons)

6th Round

177th- Carlton Mitchell (Browns)

191st- Dezmon Briscoe (Bengals)

195th- Antonio Brown (Steelers)

198th- David Gettis (Panthers)

206th- Kyle Williams (49ers)

7th Round

219th- Terrence Austin (Redskins)

222nd- Marc Mariani (Titans)

255th- Tim Toone (Mr. Irrelevant- Lions)

I am listing the draft picks here to illustrate that there was not that high of a demand for wide receivers this year. As you can see, there wasn't a huge push for them until the third round. Next year, I suspect that should change and go back to the normal 30-35 wide recevers selected. There was so much talent in this years draft, but it seems that the focus was geared more toward the defensive side of the ball. Trends are constantly evolving and changing in the NFL and sometimes the talent at a certain position can already be stacked up, as it seems was the case this past year. Several talented, young prospects went undrafted.

Click continue below to see the potential crop of receivers entering in 2011.

1. A.J. GREEN | 6'4", 207 LBS. | GEORGIA BULLDOGS- Although Julio Jones could be the very first receiver selected in next years draft due to the amount of attention he will get, I don't think there is a better receiver potentially entering the 2011 Draft than A.J. Green. He is arguably the most explosive wide receiver in college football and reminds me quite a bit of Randy Moss. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2008	56	963	17.2	54	8	4	61	15.3	28	0	0	0
2009	53	808	15.2	65	6	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

2. JULIO JONES | 6'4", 211 LBS. | ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE- Jones is incredibly sure-handed with speed to match. I don't think I have ever seen a better stiff arm from a wide receiver at any level than what Jones possesses. He without question makes small defensive backs pay. As I mention above, I think there is a chance, due to hype, that Jones could go before Green should they both declare. But it's my belief that Green would be the one who ultimately has the better career of the two. Jones' production will need to go up this year though which could be difficult to do with a teammate and running back like Mark Ingram. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2008	58	924	15.9	64	4	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	43	596	13.9	73	4	2	4	2.0	5	0	0	0

3. GREG LITTLE | 6'3", 215 LBS | NORTH CAROLINA TARHEELS- Greg Little was one of the best wide outs in NCAA Football last year. I anticipate that he is only going to grow and go up from here. He is a tall target with break away speed. It would not surprise me one bit if he ended up being a first round selection next year. There is always a sleeper every year in college football, someone who breaks out and has a fantastic season. Little could very well be that guy that blows everyone away. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	13	99	7.6	22	1	59	300	5.1	38	2	0	0
2008	11	146	13.3	32	0	78	339	4.3	50	3	0	0
2009	62	724	11.7	62	5	29	166	5.7	31	1	0	0

4. GREG SALAS | 6'2", 210 LBS. | HAWAII WARRIORS- Salas will be a senior for the Warriors this year and a lot will be expected of him. Unfortunately, he plays in a conference that goes overlooked a lot of times. The numbers Salas put up last year were phenomenal. If he can repeat success in the upcoming season, there is no reason he should not be selected very high. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	3	35	11.7	24	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2008	57	831	14.6	48	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	106	1590	15.0	66	8	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

5. MICHAEL FLOYD | 6'3", 220 LBS. | NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH- It's too bad for Floyd that he had to play in the shadow of a player like Golden Tate. Had it not been for that, Floyd would have easily been the top receiver for Jimmy Clausen last year. This year will be all his to shine and I believe he'll get it done. I will even go as far as to say that I think Floyd has the potential to be better than Tate at the next level. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2008	48	719	15.0	51	7	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	44	795	18.1	88	9	1	8	8.0	8	0	0	0

6. ARMON BINNS | 6'4", 200 LBS. | CINCINNATI BEARCATS- With the departure of Mardy Gilyard, it will be the Binns show in Cincinnati. Here is another receiver, much like Michael Floyd, that had mounds of potential but played as the number two to a very dynamic receiver. Binns has already proven that he is a threat, and this year he chould be able to amplify that quite a bit. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	1	9	9.0	9	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2008	1	10	10.0	10	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	61	888	14.6	81	11	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

7. RONALD JOHNSON | 6'0", 190 LBS. | USC TROJANS- Johnson will have his chance to shine in the sun. The Southern California sun to be exact. Johnson will undoubtedly be Sophomore Matt Barkley's number one target this year. There may not be a better wide receiver in the Pac-10 in the upcoming season. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	7	110	15.7	47	1	4	27	6.8	9	0	0	0
2008	33	570	17.3	63	8	6	32	5.3	14	0	0	0
2009	34	378	11.1	38	3	1	4	4.0	4	0	0	0

8. JONATHAN BALDWIN | 6'5", 211 LBS. | PITTSBURGH PANTHERS- There will be a plethra of very tall receivers entering the draft next year. I am not sure if that is by coincedence, or that big schools are targeting guys that the smaller defensive backs cannot cover. Either way, Baldwin could very well end up being projected higher than this. He was the number one deep threat last year for the Panthers and he will be the number one target for the '10-'11 Season. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2008	18	404	22.4	60	3	1	4	4.0	4	0	0	0
2009	57	1111	19.5	79	8	1	61	61.0	61	0	0	0

9. FRANTRELL FOREST | 6'2", 200 LBS. | UAB BLAZERS- #7 will be at the top of the watch list for a lot of NFL Scouts. Forest is a small school guy with big game ability. I am really excited to see more of this guy play. His ablity reminds me a lot of a Tory Holt or someone of that nature. He has a really good opportunity to push his name in to the top ten as a receiver. I believe he will do just that. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	49	563	11.5	68	5	5	22	4.4	9	0	0	0
2008	42	536	12.8	38	2	8	43	5.4	12	0	0	0
2009	34	558	16.4	30	9	7	71	10.1	46	0	0	0

10. LEONARD HANKERSON | 6'3", 215 LBS. | MIAMI HURRICANES- If you're ready to be rocked like a hurricane, get ready to watch the whirlwind combination of Leonard Hankerson and Jacory Harris. I expect the two will be hooking up quite a bit this year. Hankerson could be ranked higher than this by season end, but he still has much to prove at this point in his collegiate career. For now this is the slot I have him, but by year end, I fully expect him to be knocking at the door as a top five wide receiver. (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	6	63	10.5	24	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2008	11	140	12.7	41	2	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	45	801	17.8	52	6	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

11. AUSTIN PETTIS | 6'3", 201 LBS. | BOISE STATE BRONCOS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	46	465	10.1	56	6	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2008	49	567	11.6	24	9	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	63	855	13.6	65	14	1	-11	-11.0	0	0	0	0

12. TERRANCE TOLIVER | 6'5", 206 LBS. | LSU TIGERS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	10	249	24.9	71	3	3	36	12.0	20	0	0	0
2008	22	257	11.7	33	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	53	735	13.9	45	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

13. MARK DELL | 6'2", 200 LBS | MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	20	220	11.0	25	2	2	24	12.0	17	0	0	0
2008	36	679	18.9	52	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	26	449	17.3	57	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

14. JOCK SANDERS | 5'7", 180 LBS. | WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS- (((Click her for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	12	102	8.5	23	0	16	105	6.6	56	2	0	0
2008	53	462	8.7	41	7	48	250	5.2	29	2	0	0
2009	72	688	9.6	38	3	35	175	5.0	19	1	0	0

15. MALCOLM WILLIAMS | 6'3", 221 LBS. | TEXAS LONHORNS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2008	17	304	17.9	91	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	39	550	14.1	68	2	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

16. JAMES RODGERS | 5'7", 185 LBS. | OREGON STATE BEAVERS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	19	208	10.9	25	1	50	586	11.7	51	2	0	0
2008	51	607	11.9	75	4	46	408	8.9	55	5	0	0
2009	91	1034	11.4	87	9	58	303	5.2	33	1	0	0

17. RYAN BROYLES | 5'11", 180 LBS. | OKLAHOMA SOONERS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2008	46	687	14.9	77	6	3	11	3.7	8	0	0	0
2009	89	1120	12.6	51	15	11	83	7.5	25	1	0	0

18. DARVIN ADAMS | 6'3", 190 LBS. | AUBURN TIGERS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2008	3	18	6.0	9	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	60	997	16.6	72	10	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

19. TITUS YOUNG | 5'11", 175 LBS. | BOISE STATE BRONCOS- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	44	639	14.5	58	5	13	76	5.8	24	2	0	0
2008	10	168	16.8	80	1	5	52	10.4	24	2	0	0
2009	79	1041	13.2	54	10	15	138	9.2	25	2	0	0

20. RYAN WHALEN | 6'2", 205 LBS. | STANFORD CARDINAL- (((Click here for Highlights)))

Stats Overview	Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
YEAR	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LST
2007	1	11	11.0	11	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2008	41	508	12.4	37	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
2009	57	926	16.2	46	4	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

NOTE: These rankings are preseason rankings. They should be taken with a grain of salt. Obviously opinions will differ on some of these rankings, but until the 2010-2011 season is close to winding down, we won't really know where any of these players stand for sure. And even after that potentially. Feel free to post your thoughts on your favorite NCAA wide receivers.

Poll

Who do you think will have had a better pro career once it's all said and done?

Dez Bryant

267 votes

Demaryius Thomas

111 votes

378 votes | Poll has closed

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I'm a huge fan of Armon Binns.

I think he will surprise a lot of people, or maybe it won’t be a surprise, but he’s my guy.

Drew, do you have any thoughts on number sixteen, James Rodgers?

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:07 PM PDT reply actions

I think Rodgers will be used somewhat similar to how I expect the Raiders to use Jacoby Ford. Basically a special teams/ slot receiver. He doesn’t have the size to be a solid number two.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I just take weird interest in players, like him because he’s Michael Lewis’ nephew. From what I understand he’s done pretty well, but yeah there’s almost no size there. Does he have McCluster-esque ability to move around? HB/Slot/KR/PR/etc.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, he definitely could be compared to McCluster. His brother is a RB there as well which I featured in the RB’s post.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Didn’t know who he was back then, I’ll admit it, haha.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Poll is tied right now

I think Bryant has more natural talent than Thomas but I don’t know that he has his head screwed on straight.

If he can fix his mental issues Bryant can be very, very good.

I was right, you were wrong.

by smileyman on May 15, 2010 2:09 PM PDT reply actions

What mental issues?

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Immaturity and work ethic

Not mental as in learning disabilities or anything like that.

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by smileyman on May 15, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah I was going to say that mental was probably not the best way to put it, then I couldn’t think of another way to really put it so I left it alone.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Well I would have just said those two things. I don’t think those are mental issues… more motivational issues than anything else. Also, I am a bit perplexed on the immaturity reference as well. I think he has shown nothing but commitment since he’s been in camp with Dallas. Michael Irvin is there and he has plenty of support around him. And even though Roy Williams has taken back handed shots at him, he’s remained quiet.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Definitely but once one question arises about things it becomes something a player has to overcome. He just sort of has this air about him of a player who will need to be intensely motivated to produce and the kind of guy who gets very frustrated very easy, though I was very surprised by his level headedness in the face of the Miami comments.

And yeah, “headedness”. Sue me.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

haha

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

He didn't show that same commitment before camp though

and maybe all it took was Irvin giving him permission to wear his number and Jeff Ireland asking him if his momma was a whore.

I was right, you were wrong.

by smileyman on May 15, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

And yeah mental definitely wasn't the right word

I was right, you were wrong.

by smileyman on May 15, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I dont think so

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

To me “mental” means headcase… and he’s not a headcase

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Are any of these guys sure-fire first rounders?

Looking at the numbers they seem to pale next to the WRs from this year’s draft.

I was right, you were wrong.

by smileyman on May 15, 2010 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

Probably Jones and Green if they enter. Those two will be hands down 1st Rounders

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

And I expect that both their numbers will be much much higher this coming season

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Plus you gotta figure one of those guys who are bubble, or one of them who are on the bubble of being on the bubble will breakout.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I don’t have any doubt that both those guys will be powerhouses at their respective schools. Jones’ numbers may not be extremely high because of Mark Ingram being there, but he will be a guy like Demaryius Thomas, who doesn’t have a tone of catches but a lot of yards.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

That’s what I love about college. You never know who will blow up once the previous number one target gets drafted.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I am sure that this board will move around a bunch during the season. But I think the top five will be pretty close.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey..

..you’re the expert.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

OK

just seemed that they had pretty low numbers for first rounders. I’ll definitely pay attention to them this year though.

I was right, you were wrong.

by smileyman on May 15, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

You kidding me?

AJ Green is an amazing talent, Julio Jones’ athleticism is out of this world, Michael Floyd has superstar potential, and Jonathan Baldwin is a great talent.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions

You know a random visitor to this site would probably think that we're the only three people here.

And then God created Saturn.. And he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Eureka 49ers, my Niners blog.

by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:27 PM PDT reply actions

Hey, hey...

I’m here too.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

AJ Green

Is by far the better talent out of all those receivers. Thats megatron 2.0

by EcERyda69 on May 15, 2010 2:35 PM PDT reply actions

I don't think he has Megatron's speed

But he is amazing.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Michael Floyd will be the best pro.

If not for that injury Tate would not have been the man in ND.

There's no Santa Clause?? I'm going on a rage infuriated streak!!

by rlott#42 on May 15, 2010 2:36 PM PDT reply actions

I dont know about that, Tate and Clausen had some awesome chemistry. Floyd has a ton of potential though and he will have a break out year.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

How many weeks did he play? He looks like a better WR to me, better than Tate that is.

He looks like a player that any QB can play with, with or without chemistry. I like the way he plays the ball and I think highly of Tate, I just like Floyd better.

There's no Santa Clause?? I'm going on a rage infuriated streak!!

by rlott#42 on May 15, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I dont t disagree with that. I just think that while they were both at ND, Tate was head and shoulders better. Floyd has the better potential though as I said above in the article.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Tate is basically a RB

Floyd was the No.1 going into 2009 but he got hurt.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Tate is basically a RB?

Whoa…

I guess that must mean Steve Smith is too. Same exact style.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I wasn't gonna say anything, but that was a wierd one.

There's no Santa Clause?? I'm going on a rage infuriated streak!!

by rlott#42 on May 15, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Never seen Steve Smith run poor routes...

He was a RB in HS and he is an incredible runner with the ball in his hands.

He got tons of YAC on short dumpoffs.

Steve Smith is a game breaker WR, Tate is more of a slot guy.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"

by SportsChicken on May 16, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow.. I think you need to check your perception on this one. Liek really go back and take some time to analyze what you are saying.

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by Drew Kerr on May 17, 2010 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions

That's how I see Tate

I don’t think much of him.
Or rather, I think Floyd is just soooo much better.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"

by SportsChicken on May 17, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions

I think Floyd has more potential… so I am there with you on that. But Tate was clearly the number one for the last two years.

"I'm blessed..... Thanks, God bless" ...hey, it worked for Tim Tebow.

by Drew Kerr on May 17, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Ew Offense

The only part of the offense that I like is the Quarterback and the Running back. Lets look at OLB next. Other then my little rant I cannot provide any depth to this topic because I do not watch college football.

by manraj7 on May 15, 2010 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

I am probably going to go through offense first and then finish up with the defense on these

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by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok, another question

For the offensive line are you gonna do Center, RG, LG, RT, LT, or are you going to do Offensive Line.

by manraj7 on May 15, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I will have a seperate one for tackles but combine the centers and guards

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by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Talking about centers

How much longer do you think ours will last? Also how long does it take for a center to develop into a starter in the nfl.

by manraj7 on May 15, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions

You didn't ask me but..

…I’m kind of the resident Heitmann expert, and he’s very fit presently, no health concerns since making a full recovery from the broken tibia. Heitmann has at least three high-level seasons left before he starts to decline. Maybe two if the leg takes a particularly nasty hit.

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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Good

I like that piano playing dude. He is the best 7th round pick ever.

by manraj7 on May 15, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Off topic

Aaron Rodgers calls out McShay.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 2:41 PM PDT reply actions

That would be an interesting segment. I seriously doubt McShay would accept the invitation. Kiper probably would just because he’s that arrogant.

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by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I would definitely watch if this was televised

Although the only guy (from ESPN) that I could see doing this is Jon Gruden.
And he’s a superbowl winning coach, so it kind of defeats the purpose….

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

McShay is such an idiot.

Seriously, the only draft expert worse than Kiper.

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by James Brady on May 15, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Not sure what you're talking about Drew

Michael Floyd was ND’s No.1 WR last year, he was just hurt.

Golden Tate was unknown going into 2009 and everyone expected Floyd to put up monster numbers…obviously it was the other way around.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 2:51 PM PDT reply actions

Floyd still had great numbers

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by rlott#42 on May 15, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Right

That is really impressive considering how much time he missed.

I hope he can stay healthy and put up the monster numbers he’s capable of.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on May 15, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know about their QB situation, but I hope the Niners get him. I still would like one "BIG" wr around 6-3 220 or so

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by rlott#42 on May 15, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

How about one of our UDFA's

Scott Long – 6’2" 216 lbs, 4.46 40, 41.5" vertical (tops of combine for WRs), 20 reps in bench (tied for tops). Seems to have above average ball skills.

by ChesapeakeBay9er on May 16, 2010 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions

idk, Floyd is pretty awesome....

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"

by SportsChicken on May 16, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Jimmy Clausen AND Golden Tate are on the phone....

they say they’d like a word with you.

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by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

What do they want?

They both know Floyd > Tate.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"

by SportsChicken on May 16, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Golden Tate had a stellar 2008 season just to correct you too.

He was a far cry from unknown. Unless of course you meant unknown to you, then that makes more sense.

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by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Floyd was still the No.1 guy going in

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"

by SportsChicken on May 16, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions

No… he wasn’t. You are wrong magnet, sorry.

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by Drew Kerr on May 17, 2010 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Question for you, Drew ...

Obviously the Niners will not be interested in a WR in the first three rounds of the 2011 draft, rather focusing on CB, DE, possibly NT, and probably FB and K (hopefully Kai Forbath). Assuming that they wanted to draft a WR to compete with Morgan (or #3 or #4 WR) in the 2011 draft, which of these candidates do you think that they should target in rounds 4-7?

by 49erFanSince1950 on May 15, 2010 4:30 PM PDT reply actions

With the first portion of your comment there, I’m not sure that I agree with the assessments on the needs. With the second half though, I think you may be on track in not drafting a wide receiver in the top three rounds. After that though, any of the guys there 10-20 would be nice additions.

It may still be too early to tell exactly what the needs next draft will be. As far as we know, we may be moving up to get a quarterback in the top 5.

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by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

As far as we know, we may be moving up to get a quarterback in the top 5.

Smith would have to have a atrocious season for that to happen, I haven’t been optimistic, but I doubt he has that bad of a season.

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by rlott#42 on May 15, 2010 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I have faith. I was just using that to illustrate a point. A point in that there is no telling what exactly we will need rounds 1-3 next year. I mean, Smith could get injured… or anyone else for that matter and out for good

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by Drew Kerr on May 15, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions

true

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by rlott#42 on May 15, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Reaction ...

I think that Ginn and/or Williams will be fine at SLOT receiver. However, I am still not happy with the Niners’ prospective WIDE receiver corp; none of the group of Morgan, Hill or Jones is tall / fast enough to stretch the field, and that is not Crabs’ greatest strength either. Would love to add a Green or Jones, but that just isn’t realistic selecting anywhere below the top ten in the first round. Next, would like either Baldwin or Hankerson for the Niners, but doubt that either would be available in, say, rounds 4-7. Given that, my pick would be Austin Pettis.

by 49erFanSince1950 on May 16, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

WIDE receiver corp; none of the group of Morgan, Hill or Jones is tall / fast enough to stretch the field

As you said, we already have Ginn and Williams for that. I have a feeling that Jones (given enough playing time), is going to have a very good season. And Morgan just seems to be getting better and better each season. I am actually quite content with the corp now. I think you will be too by season end.

Although, if for some reason we ended up with Hankerson or Pettis, I’d be okay with that depending on when they’re available. However, I think Hankerson could end up being ranked higher than this when the season is over.

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by Drew Kerr on May 16, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

As the season

goes on everyone will see that our DB’s r decent enough to cover the receivers they are facing. You guys our putting down Clements but he would have gone to a pro bowl last year if he had not been hurt, he plays the run like winfield from Minnesota but he got better coverage skills. Our main thing this year will be our LB’s blitzing if Lawson and Brooks can get pressure on the opposing QB. Look at last year the teams we beat we cinfused them with our schemes and we got to them IE the Colts game we sacked Payton twice that game and we almost pulled it out if not for that HB pass. If anything I would love to add on to our Offense and get AJ GREEN our offense would be unstoppable. He either gonna go two ways Megatron 2.0 or Brandon Marshall

by EcERyda69 on May 15, 2010 11:00 PM PDT reply actions

correction

We did not beat the colts

by EcERyda69 on May 15, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions

But

AJ GREEN will go in the top 10. and we will be no where near the top 10 selection. Im just so confident in the Niners this year that we will be the most improved team in the league..with the teams rebuilding this year in our weak division we going 6-0 and making the playoffs with a 13-3 record.

by EcERyda69 on May 15, 2010 11:12 PM PDT reply actions