If we lose Miles Austin...

[jday]

Anatomy of a prospect: Penn State WR Derrick Williams

11:00 AM Wed, Apr 08, 2009 | Permalink
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http://nflblog.***BANNED-URL***/assets_c/2009/04/nitts08-thumb-200x183-38683.jpgWide receiver is generally not an instant impact position in the NFL. There were 35 selected in the 2008 draft and only one finished in the league's Top 30 in receiving -- Denver's Eddie Royal with 91 catches. He was a second rounder by the Broncos. Philadelphia's DeSean Jackson was the only other season-long starter at wide receiver from the Class of 2008.
So it helps if a receiver entering the NFL can offer more than just an ability to catch the football. Contributions on special teams -- either covering or returning kicks -- help a rookie pay off a team's initial investment in him.
That's what makes Penn State wide receiver Derrick Williams attractive in the 2009 draft. A four-year starter at wideout, Williams caught 161 passes in his college career. But he's also one of the elite return men in this draft with five career touchdowns, three on punts and two on kickoffs. He was the only player in the nation last season to score touchdowns on a reception, run, kickoff return and punt return.
Williams projects as a mid-round pick and could have an impact on an NFL team in 2009 without ever catching a pass. Versatility translates into value on draft day.

 

[Rampage]

f that. I want Hakeem Nicks or i'll be pissed

 

[jday]

If we are assessing the value of picks verticallly, Hakeem Nicks is definitely the better receiver. But when you compare Hakeem with other players from different positions the Cowboy's have viable need's at, it might be smarter to pic those players up and find someone who can, at least, replace Austin's Special Teams contributions.

 

[Rampage]

If we are assessing the value of picks verticallly, Hakeem Nicks is definitely the better receiver. But when you compare Hakeem with other players from different positions the Cowboy's have viable need's at, it might be smarter to pic those players up and find someone who can, at least, replace Austin's Special Teams contributions.

I just think Hakeem can be a very good wr in the NFL as long as he has a good qb(Romo ) throwing to him. with that said if he goes to a team with a good qb I think he will be the best wr out of this draft class.

 

[ddh33]

This is someone I think the Cowboys could have a hard time passing on.

 

[SDogo]

Dallas has been scouting Williams hard. It's a very likely scenario with or with out Austin on this team next year.

 

[KingintheNorth]

If we lose Austin I'd want Nicks or Brian Robiskie. I wouldn't kick my dog if we ended up with Derrick Williams though.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Hakeem Nicks baby!

[youtube]oWakmo3_m2s[/youtube]

Look how he catches the ball..he has the best hands in this years class and has some "stretch the field" ability.

 

[Silverstar]

Can you imagine getting both Nicks (51) and Robiskie (52)?

It won't happen, but just imagine if Jerry couldn't match the Jets offer and and couldn't get Holt, Edwards etc, etc.

He panics and covers his bases...drafts WR's back to back!

OMG!


Would we even need Crayton?

 

[dbair1967]

Anatomy of a prospect: Penn State WR Derrick Williams

11:00 AM Wed, Apr 08, 2009 | Permalink
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http://nflblog.***BANNED-URL***/assets_c/2009/04/nitts08-thumb-200x183-38683.jpgWide receiver is generally not an instant impact position in the NFL. There were 35 selected in the 2008 draft and only one finished in the league's Top 30 in receiving -- Denver's Eddie Royal with 91 catches. He was a second rounder by the Broncos. Philadelphia's DeSean Jackson was the only other season-long starter at wide receiver from the Class of 2008.
So it helps if a receiver entering the NFL can offer more than just an ability to catch the football. Contributions on special teams -- either covering or returning kicks -- help a rookie pay off a team's initial investment in him.
That's what makes Penn State wide receiver Derrick Williams attractive in the 2009 draft. A four-year starter at wideout, Williams caught 161 passes in his college career. But he's also one of the elite return men in this draft with five career touchdowns, three on punts and two on kickoffs. He was the only player in the nation last season to score touchdowns on a reception, run, kickoff return and punt return.
Williams projects as a mid-round pick and could have an impact on an NFL team in 2009 without ever catching a pass. Versatility translates into value on draft day.

not the least bit interested in him

 

[Monster Heel]

A "speedster" from the BIG 10?

Yeah, I'll pass.

 

[RamziD]

Hakeem Nicks baby!

[youtube]oWakmo3_m2s[/youtube]

Look how he catches the ball..he has the best hands in this years class and has some "stretch the field" ability.

Love that. Catches the ball with his hands like Larry Fitzgerald.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Love that. Catches the ball with his hands like Larry Fitzgerald.

I would say that's a fair comparison. Their game resembles alot. Both don't have elite speed, but are physical and go up for the ball.

With Roy,Nicks and Martellus in the red zone..I think that would be a great advantage for Romo.

 

[RamziD]

1) Trade #52 and #101 (476 points) for #43 (470 points). Draft Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio St.

2) Rd. 2 (51) Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan

3) Rd. 3 (69) Lawrence Sidbury, OLB, Richmond

4) Rd. 4 (117) TJ Lang, OL, Eastern Michigan

5) Rd. 5 (156) Johnny Knox, WR, ACU or Mike Wallace, WR, Mississippi

6) Rd. 5 (166) Jason Phillips, ILB, TCU

7) Rd. 5 (172) Donald Washington, CB, Ohio St.

8) Rd. 6 (197) Cornelius Lewis, OL, Tenn St.

9) Rd. 6 (208) Antonio Appleby, ILB, Virginia

10) Rd. 7 (210) Roy Miller, DT, Texas

11) Rd. 7 (227) Brice McCain, CB, Utah

These picks are all based off of cbssports.com database. I for one would be ecstatic with this draft.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

1) Trade #52 and #101 (476 points) for #43 (470 points). Draft Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio St.

2) Rd. 2 (51) Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan

3) Rd. 3 (69) Lawrence Sidbury, OLB, Richmond

4) Rd. 4 (117) TJ Lang, OL, Eastern Michigan

5) Rd. 5 (156) Johnny Knox, WR, ACU or Mike Wallace, WR, Mississippi

6) Rd. 5 (166) Jason Phillips, ILB, TCU

7) Rd. 5 (172) Donald Washington, CB, Ohio St.

8) Rd. 6 (197) Cornelius Lewis, OL, Tenn St.

9) Rd. 6 (208) Antonio Appleby, ILB, Virginia

10) Rd. 7 (210) Roy Miller, DT, Texas

11) Rd. 7 (227) Brice McCain, CB, Utah

These picks are all based off of cbssports.com database. I for one would be ecstatic with this draft.

If Nicks is gone then Robiskie will be there at 51..I like it.

 

[Rampage]

1) Trade #52 and #101 (476 points) for #43 (470 points). Draft Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio St.

2) Rd. 2 (51) Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan

3) Rd. 3 (69) Lawrence Sidbury, OLB, Richmond

4) Rd. 4 (117) TJ Lang, OL, Eastern Michigan

5) Rd. 5 (156) Johnny Knox, WR, ACU or Mike Wallace, WR, Mississippi

6) Rd. 5 (166) Jason Phillips, ILB, TCU

7) Rd. 5 (172) Donald Washington, CB, Ohio St.

8) Rd. 6 (197) Cornelius Lewis, OL, Tenn St.

9) Rd. 6 (208) Antonio Appleby, ILB, Virginia

10) Rd. 7 (210) Roy Miller, DT, Texas

11) Rd. 7 (227) Brice McCain, CB, Utah

These picks are all based off of cbssports.com database. I for one would be ecstatic with this draft.

that's one of the best Mocks i've seen though I don't get all the Roy Miller love.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

Hakeem Nicks baby!

[youtube]oWakmo3_m2s[/youtube]

Look how he catches the ball..he has the best hands in this years class and has some "stretch the field" ability.

Do you even know who Jarred Dillard is?

 

[NeonNinja]

A WR at Rice.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

A WR at Rice.

You may know who he is but I doubt that Slatemosphere did and if he did know who he was I don't see how he can say anyone in this draft has better hands them him.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Dillard is a solid, crafty receiver who does everything well but doesn't stand out in any area. Very good hands, runs good routes, and he isn't slow.

Nicks on the other hand looks like he could wrestle a bear with those mits of his. He seems like he has Larry Fitzgerald type hands.