Dwayne Bowe highlight reel

[acruther]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Lab

No offense, but that's the last example I'd use of speed. The safety took an awful, lazy read on the play and guessed wrong. Then there was no one else in the middle. That was just a terrible defensive breakdown more than anything great that Bowe did.

Come on, give the guy some credit, he set the safety up by going outside and then cutting back inside. That was a pretty awesome play, really. Will NFL safeties fall as easily for that move? Probably not. Well, except maybe Sean Taylor. Still, the kid has some moves and he's fluid in his breaks.

[Wezsh0T]

His combine workout on NFL network was impressive. He might not have the straight-line speed, but he looked to have quickness and burst. He also caught the ball well with his hands, as others have mentioned.

[DMOB]

Please, no more LSU players.

[T-New41]

I like Bowe. My wish for our 1st round Pick is one of the Dwayne's, either Bowe or Jarrett. I have a slight preference for Jarrett, but wouldn't cry if we get Bowe. My top 2 receivers after CJ are DJ and DB.

[cnhnyy]

For some reason, LSU players never met our expectation. Dave Lefalour??, Bradie james, Marcus Spears, Sky Green..

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by CalCBFan

I like the way he catches the ball w/ his hands and also his blocking ability. I too, thought he looked a bit on the slow side, but I think he would be a good replacement for T.O. Who was that WR from LSU that (I think) the Steelers drafted a couple of years ago? He was a smaller guy, but very fast. How has he done in the league?...

you mean Mark Clayton, he was drafted by the Ravens, he's done pretty good for an O that doesn't showcase the pass, he's shifty as all hell

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by CalCBFan

I like the way he catches the ball w/ his hands and also his blocking ability. I too, thought he looked a bit on the slow side, but I think he would be a good replacement for T.O. Who was that WR from LSU that (I think) the Steelers drafted a couple of years ago? He was a smaller guy, but very fast. How has he done in the league?...

if you're looking for a replacement for TO, Robert Meachem is your guy

he's only about 10lbs lighter, which is easy to attain, and is just as explosive after the catch and physical, both are 6'2"

[LatinMind]

Originally Posted by acruther

Not sure if this has already been posted, but this has me muy fired up about drafting this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSvWf...related&search=

Does this guy remind you of anyone?

was that a highlight reel or just a clip with routine catches? this is a classic case of good speed in a straight line, but not good football speed. as was the case with troy williamson

[theogt]

Originally Posted by LatinMind

was that a highlight reel or just a clip with routine catches? this is a classic case of good speed in a straight line, but not good football speed. as was the case with troy williamson

That settles it. Bowe is a top 10 pick.

[acruther]

Originally Posted by Bob Sacamano

you mean Mark Clayton, he was drafted by the Ravens, he's done pretty good for an O that doesn't showcase the pass, he's shifty as all hell

Mark Clayton was from Oklahoma. At this point, I'm pretty stumpted as to who he was talking about...

[acruther]

Originally Posted by LatinMind

was that a highlight reel or just a clip with routine catches? this is a classic case of good speed in a straight line, but not good football speed. as was the case with troy williamson

If you are comparing Bowe to Williamson, then you know nothing about either player. Troy Williams was blazing fast, but the knock on him was production. Bowe is fast enough, but he is more of a possession-type receiver as others have stated. Bowe is taller and heavier. The difference in production at the college level is night and day between the two.

As for lacking football speed, but having good straight line speed, watch the video again. I don't see one play where he just runs a fly and runs past people. The guy is making moves and getting open. I think he has good football speed. Not the best, but again, we're picking 22 not 2, which is what it's going to take to get Calvin Johnson.

On a side note, if anyone finds a decent highlight reel for Meachem, I'd love to see it.

[InmanRoshi]

He wasn't getting a lot of seperation on that reel. Many of those catches came from Russel threading the needle on some beautiful throws 25-30 yards down field on a laser. Bowe reminds me of Reggie Williams.

[Yellow Lab]

Originally Posted by acruther

Mark Clayton was from Oklahoma. At this point, I'm pretty stumpted as to who he was talking about...

GUy named Troy Edwards, from Lousiana Tech., not LSU. I know Pittsburgh drafted him (believe in late 1st round) a few years ago, and I actually remember wanting him, he was kind of highly rated coming out that year... I don't know where he's at now, or what he has done, though...

[acruther]

Originally Posted by Yellow Lab

GUy named Troy Edwards, from Lousiana Tech., not LSU. I know Pittsburgh drafted him (believe in late 1st round) a few years ago, and I actually remember wanting him, he was kind of highly rated coming out that year... I don't know where he's at now, or what he has done, though...

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133278

Looks like a pretty average #2/#3 NFL receiver.

[acruther]

Originally Posted by InmanRoshi

He wasn't getting a lot of seperation on that reel. Many of those catches came from Russel threading the needle on some beautiful throws 25-30 yards down field on a laser. Bowe reminds me of Reggie Williams.

See, that's kind of what I like about him. Yeah there are some plays where he smokes the DBs - like the double move deep post (or is it an in?) and the out routes. However, he can make the tough catch in traffic when the QB has to thread the needle. If you can do that - you can play in the NFL because there are going to be times when you can't get separation. Michael Irvin made a career out of these catches.