Denard Robinson

[Future]

Originally Posted by respectdatstar

I was thinking McCluster but Harvin is probably a closer comparison.

Actually I think McCluster is better than Percy Harving because A) neither will is likely to have the impact of Harvin on a game and B) Percy is really strong and hard to bring down. McCluster and Robinson are elusive but go down much easier than Harvin.

[respectdatstar]

Originally Posted by Future

Actually I think McCluster is better than Percy Harving because A) neither will is likely to have the impact of Harvin on a game and B) Percy is really strong and hard to bring down. McCluster and Robinson are elusive but go down much easier than Harvin.

These are reasons McCluster is better than Harvin?

[xwalker]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I can only imagine if we had here next year. I know I'd want him in the offense. The guy is deadly in the open field. You're going to maximize his impact by getting the ball in his hands as much as possible and that's certainly as a WR more than a CB.

Where would you take him?

[joseephuss]

Originally Posted by respectdatstar

These are reasons McCluster is better than Harvin?

I think he meant a better comparison to Robinson, not a better player than Harvin.

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by xwalker

Where would you take him?

I probably wouldn't take him in the 2nd round unless I had a later pick. Like around 50 or so. I would strongly consider him there.

[respectdatstar]

Originally Posted by joseephuss

I think he meant a better comparison to Robinson, not a better player than Harvin.

Thanks for clearing that up.

[Hailmary]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I probably wouldn't take him in the 2nd round unless I had a later pick. Like around 50 or so. I would strongly consider him there.

That's too high for a guy without a position, imo.

[BraveHeartFan]

Originally Posted by Hailmary

That's too high for a guy without a position, imo.

Depends on how sold you are that the guy can really make the transition.

If that guy can turn into a high quality WR, even if it's a slot guy, and give you some KR and PR abilities as well?

That's a pretty nice pick up if you ask me. I definately would give some strong consideration to him if he's there at the right time.


The most important thing for this team in the off-season is the trenches. Securing upgrades on the O-line and D-line will give this team some serious steps in the direction everyone wants to see them go.

[Hailmary]

Originally Posted by BraveHeartFan

Depends on how sold you are that the guy can really make the transition.

If that guy can turn into a high quality WR, even if it's a slot guy, and give you some KR and PR abilities as well?

That's a pretty nice pick up if you ask me. I definately would give some strong consideration to him if he's there at the right time.


The most important thing for this team in the off-season is the trenches. Securing upgrades on the O-line and D-line will give this team some serious steps in the direction everyone wants to see them go.

I dunno. Those are some big ifs for a project. If he wows at the combines then I think someone takes a chance on him in the 2nd, but I personally wouldn't consider him until the 3rd and would consider him to be good value in the 4th.

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by BraveHeartFan

Depends on how sold you are that the guy can really make the transition.

If that guy can turn into a high quality WR, even if it's a slot guy, and give you some KR and PR abilities as well?

That's a pretty nice pick up if you ask me. I definately would give some strong consideration to him if he's there at the right time.


The most important thing for this team in the off-season is the trenches. Securing upgrades on the O-line and D-line will give this team some serious steps in the direction everyone wants to see them go.

His workouts will be really important. It's anybody's guess where he falls right now.

[newlander]

Originally Posted by Hailmary

That's too high for a guy without a position, imo.

...I've seen this kid all 4 yrs. he's played as I live in Big Ten country and he IS as someone said dumb as a stump.(rival teams fans sometimes referred to him as 'Detard' which is outta line IMO but they said it not me) They usually don't make him available for interviews because he isn't too articulate.(had his speech at big ten media day before the season written for him and subsequently read it straight off cue cards...kinda sad)

Sure, he's fast but he doesn't have a whole lot of wiggle and he isn't durable AT ALL. He is a 4th rounder IMO and no better. He's way overrated.

[CashMan]

Originally Posted by newlander

...I've seen this kid all 4 yrs. he's played as I live in Big Ten country and he IS as someone said dumb as a stump.(rival teams fans sometimes referred to him as 'Detard' which is outta line IMO but they said it not me) They usually don't make him available for interviews because he isn't too articulate.(had his speech at big ten media day before the season written for him and subsequently read it straight off cue cards...kinda sad)

Sure, he's fast but he doesn't have a whole lot of wiggle and he isn't durable AT ALL. He is a 4th rounder IMO and no better. He's way overrated.

Just look at Devin Hester, same thing. Didn't have a position in college, got drafted as a CB, was moved to WR still can not do anything but return, and is as smart as a box of rocks.

[Hailmary]

Originally Posted by CashMan

Just look at Devin Hester, same thing. Didn't have a position in college, got drafted as a CB, was moved to WR still can not do anything but return, and is as smart as a box of rocks.

Hester's not a fair comparison though. Yes, he didn't really have a position at Miami, but he was an elite returner there. Chicago drafted him as a difference maker as a special teamer. I honestly don't think they expected much from him as a skill player. He walked into training camp without a position but because of his prowess as a returner, he had a definite role. Not sure if the same can be said about Robinson. Yes, he's been productive at college, but his projection to the next level is based on potential based on roles he's never been asked to participate before.

[ghst187]

think we've already spent too much time and draft picks on project players like Robinson.....

[newlander]

Originally Posted by ghst187

think we've already spent too much time and draft picks on project players like Robinson.....

...that's a fact man. We have serious issues and drafting this kid won't solve any of them. That said, he is a NICE 4th round value pick for a team that can AFFORD to bring him along slowly and spoon feed him: Pats, Pack, Texans, etc....