Lamb vs Ridley

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Ridley:
6’1
189 lbs
31 5/8 arms
9 1/8 hand size

4.43 40 yd dash
15 bench press reps
31” vertical
110” broad jump
6.88 3 cone
4.41 20 yd shuttle

Lamb:
6’2
198 lbs
32 1/4 arm length
9 1/4 hand size

4.5 40 yd dash
11 bench press reps
34.5” vertical
124” broad jump
NA 3-cone
NA 20 yd shuttle


I know this is a Cowboys fan board, but no bias, who do you guys think will be a better pro?

Both were arguably the best receiver in their class, and while Ridley has had a nice career thus far, I would hope Lamb would put up better numbers.

I dont see Ridley as a #1 receiver in the league. I hope Lamb can and will be that guy once we move on from Cooper
 

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Ridley:
6’1
189 lbs
31 5/8 arms
9 1/8 hand size

4.43 40 yd dash
15 bench press reps
31” vertical
110” broad jump
6.88 3 cone
4.41 20 yd shuttle

Lamb:
6’2
198 lbs
32 1/4 arm length
9 1/4 hand size

4.5 40 yd dash
11 bench press reps
34.5” vertical
124” broad jump
NA 3-cone
NA 20 yd shuttle


I know this is a Cowboys fan board, but no bias, who do you guys think will be a better pro?

Both were arguably the best receiver in their class, and while Ridley has had a nice career thus far, I would hope Lamb would put up better numbers.

I dont see Ridley as a #1 receiver in the league. I hope Lamb can and will be that guy once we move on from Cooper
Different type of WR's really. Ridley is a good route runner, and has some elusive and speed but he is only ever going to be a secondary option. He was also 24 when he came out

Lamb is more of a WCO guy. Right now he is an outside WR. As his routes develop, he will be capable of playing any WR position. Maybe even as soon as this year. Lamb is definitely an alpha WR. He will probably play at around 210 lbs in his prime

There really isnt a comparison with these two players
 
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Different type of WR's really. Ridley is a good route runner, and has some elusive and speed but he is only ever going to be a secondary option. He was also 24 when he came out

Lamb is more of a WCO guy. Right now he is an outside WR. As his routes develop, he will be capable of playing any WR position. Maybe even as soon as this year. Lamb is definitely an alpha WR. He will play at around 210 lbs in his prime

There really isnt a comparison with these two players
Yeah their playstyles are pretty different, though both are great WR's.

Ridley is great at getting separation and runs crispy routes. Lamb is a YAC monster and will go up and make those 50/50 contested catches.

Ridley's skillset makes him an awesome number 2, but the things Lamb excels in is what makes WR's elite.
 

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Yeah their playstyles are pretty different, though both are great WR's.

Ridley is great at getting separation and runs crispy routes. Lamb is a YAC monster and will go up and make those 50/50 contested catches.

Ridley's skillset makes him an awesome number 2, but the things Lamb excels in is what makes WR's elite.
I think Lamb is going to be of Owens school of WCO WR's once we have everything in place. (Not saying as good) A smooth route runner with the physicality and elusiveness to do serious damage on a slant. As well as threat a defense deep. He's not as big as Owens, and he doesnt have Owens pure speed. But I think he his elusiveness in the open field will be trade mark
 

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Ridley has better hands and runs more pro routes. He compares very much with Jeudy.
He was insanely polished but also a finished product.

Lamb was far more explosive and had crazy after the catch ability.
He's far more raw as far as pro offenses go and has a much higher ceiling.
 

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Irvin said today he is a combo of all the past 88s. Hail Mary ability like Pearson, 50/50 and toughness of Bryant, and the precision route running of himself.
 

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Per SPARQ, Ridley is a 7th percentile NFL athlete. Lamb is a 70th.

Ridley came into the league at 24 years old. Lamb is coming in at 21.

Ridley's final season had him averaging 9.67 yards per target. Lamb averaged 45% more at 14.11 YPT.

They're not even close as prospects IMO. Ridley was a poor athlete and totally maxed out as an ancient rookie coming out of Bama's military-grade technique factory. No question he could win in the pros, but he was high floor low ceiling. OTOH, I see Lamb as high floor, high ceiling. Lamb was a top 3 guy all the way in this draft class; if Ridley came out of Bama this year, I think he'd be anywhere from the 6th to the 10th WR taken.
 

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Per SPARQ, Ridley is a 7th percentile NFL athlete. Lamb is a 70th.

Ridley came into the league at 24 years old. Lamb is coming in at 21.

Ridley's final season had him averaging 9.67 yards per target. Lamb averaged 45% more at 14.11 YPT.

They're not even close as prospects IMO. Ridley was a poor athlete and totally maxed out as an ancient rookie coming out of Bama's military-grade technique factory. No question he could win in the pros, but he was high floor low ceiling. OTOH, I see Lamb as high floor, high ceiling. Lamb was a top 3 guy all the way in this draft class; if Ridley came out of Bama this year, I think he'd be anywhere from the 6th to the 10th WR taken.
Seen a mock that has Smith and Waddell going top 15 next year. How crazy would that be for Bama to have had 4 top 15 picks at WR at the same time. Although Smith is more of a 2nd rounder
 

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Ridley:
6’1
189 lbs
31 5/8 arms
9 1/8 hand size

4.43 40 yd dash
15 bench press reps
31” vertical
110” broad jump
6.88 3 cone
4.41 20 yd shuttle

Lamb:
6’2
198 lbs
32 1/4 arm length
9 1/4 hand size

4.5 40 yd dash
11 bench press reps
34.5” vertical
124” broad jump
NA 3-cone
NA 20 yd shuttle


I know this is a Cowboys fan board, but no bias, who do you guys think will be a better pro?

Both were arguably the best receiver in their class, and while Ridley has had a nice career thus far, I would hope Lamb would put up better numbers.

I dont see Ridley as a #1 receiver in the league. I hope Lamb can and will be that guy once we move on from Cooper
One of the biggest differences is age. When Ridley came out of Alabama he was already 23, he might be older then Cooper. Lamb is more athletic and just scratching the surface compared to Ridley who might be close to his peak in terms of ability.
 

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Ridley:
6’1
189 lbs
31 5/8 arms
9 1/8 hand size

4.43 40 yd dash
15 bench press reps
31” vertical
110” broad jump
6.88 3 cone
4.41 20 yd shuttle

Lamb:
6’2
198 lbs
32 1/4 arm length
9 1/4 hand size

4.5 40 yd dash
11 bench press reps
34.5” vertical
124” broad jump
NA 3-cone
NA 20 yd shuttle


I know this is a Cowboys fan board, but no bias, who do you guys think will be a better pro?

Both were arguably the best receiver in their class, and while Ridley has had a nice career thus far, I would hope Lamb would put up better numbers.

I dont see Ridley as a #1 receiver in the league. I hope Lamb can and will be that guy once we move on from Cooper

Ridley = Gallup

They were drafted the same year.

Ridley was over a year older and had effectively an extra year of experience in college as compared to Gallup.

If Ridley had been able to enter the draft 1 year earlier, then he would be about a 3rd round pick.

If Gallup had been able to play another year of college football then he likely would have been a 1st round pick.
 

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Ridley would be a number 2 in any offense with a decent WR1.
He has less upside than Michael Gallup.
NFL scouts and teams knew this and thus why he fell to where he did on draft day.

Yeah NFL teams knew he lacked Gallup's upside and thus why he fell to the first round while
Gallup was a 3rd round pick.
 

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I think Ridley as a really shifty guy and elite route runner was almost risk fee in support of Julio Jones. I think Lamb is the better no.1 wide receiver, and we might have some teething issues getting these WR to gel. I don't think Gallup can play slot on a regular basis and I see both Cooper and Lamb as X-wide receivers. The talent is enough that I don't think it will be anything less than good but we might not see the best of Cooper/Lamb until the receiver group is built around them and they only have to move into slot when it's a match up that suits.
 

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Ridley:
6’1
189 lbs
31 5/8 arms
9 1/8 hand size

4.43 40 yd dash
15 bench press reps
31” vertical
110” broad jump
6.88 3 cone
4.41 20 yd shuttle

Lamb:
6’2
198 lbs
32 1/4 arm length
9 1/4 hand size

4.5 40 yd dash
11 bench press reps
34.5” vertical
124” broad jump
NA 3-cone
NA 20 yd shuttle


I know this is a Cowboys fan board, but no bias, who do you guys think will be a better pro?

Both were arguably the best receiver in their class, and while Ridley has had a nice career thus far, I would hope Lamb would put up better numbers.

I dont see Ridley as a #1 receiver in the league. I hope Lamb can and will be that guy once we move on from Cooper

Lamb all day.

Lamb’s YAC ability is elite.

Also worth noting Lamb’s 1.46 10-yard split compared to Ridley’s 1.55.

I do like Ridley though.
 
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Anybody else think CeeDee will throw up the X after his first TD. Paying homage and what not
 

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Julio had 157 targets this past season and 170 in 2018. Nevermind the fact, he is probably a top-10 receiver of all-time...


Folks in here are underrating Ridley. He is better than Gallup...
Its a wash for me. Depends on what you want. Gallup has developed into a good vertical player. He's a guy that will get you chunk yardage. Ridley is a very crisp route runner, and if you want a guy to get open on 3rd down, then Ridley over Gallup

Both are probably career #2's though. Good ones
 
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