Hostile;1449672 said:
Calvin Johnson is the no doubt about it best player in this draft, not just the best WR. That makes him unique.
After him I think it depends on the team that is on the board thinking WR. For instance, I think Tennessee would lean towards Meachem because he's a Volunteer. I think Kansas City wouldn't look at Ted Ginn Jr. because they already have Dante Hall. I think San Francisco would look at Ginn Jr. because they also need help in returns.
For Dallas I would rank them like this.
1. Meachem, hands, speed, toughness, and above all great character. Becoming more vital to the Cowboys all the time.
2. Bowe, toughness, route running, and system he played in fits Dallas.
3. Jarrett, does the most important thing, he scores. His speed is fast enough that he makes whatever CB on him look bad. Don't be fooled.
4. Ginn Jr., the only reason I have him 4th is health issues a red flag, small size, and lack of need for return man at this point, though I admit the team may disagree.
from what I've read about Meachem,
toughness is the one thing people question about him...he has the skills, but there are questions about his willingness to go over the middle, to catch in traffic, and that he doesn't give much effort or show much desire to block. I think if meacham were considered a tough guy who would do those things, he'd stand totally alone as the #2 WR.
I look at it this way....if you just want a solid receiver who does a little of everything, but isn't considered
special, wait for round 2. If you want to take a WR in round 1, then I want there to be something special about him.
Ted Gin JR is the biggest question mark with me because he is so small and hasn't really proven himself in college...I doubt his readiness for the big time, but if we drafted him, I'd be okay with it because he IS
special in the speed and return category.
Everyone questions Jarrett's 40 time, but if no one ever ran a 40 time, I think he'd easily be the #2 guy on every board because he showed in the last half of the season that he runs great routes, reads defenses, runs away from guys on the field somehow, and has GREAT hands...he's
special catching the ball and scoring in the red zone. He runs the slant in a way that reminds one of Irvin...he is a go to receiver on 3rd down.
Meacham has speed, but not Ginn speed. Bowe has size but not tremendous stats for a guy who's been with supposedly the best QB. They will both be good, but I don't see any part of their game as SPECIAL at this point in time.
I think if I was looking at Meacham or Bowe, I'd trade down a few spots in round 1....Frankly, I'm not sure that moving down and taking Steve Smith from USC wouldn't be a better idea....of course, I'm a USC homer, so take that with a grain of salt.
