Reminder Antonio Brown

xwalker said:
Pre-draft: Antonio Brown 5'10-1/8, 186

People are claiming that Ridley and other WRs are too small to be a #1 WR.
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They are just repeating what the media guys said months ago. Opinions won’t change on that till they are told to.
 
You're really going to pretend like Antonio Brown isn't the exception? Green, Hopkins, Julio, Thomas, Fitz, Allen, Thielen, Evans....

So yeah, if you can find a WR with a freakish skill set like Brown and a few other they can surely ascend to #1 WR top 20 worthy pick...but for the most part you need a bigger WR capable of dominating the CB across from him. It takes a special type of route runner to be able to dominate without being physically dominant
 
tm1119 said:
You're really going to pretend like Antonio Brown isn't the exception? Green, Hopkins, Julio, Thomas, Fitz, Allen, Thielen, Evans....

So yeah, if you can find a WR with a freakish skill set like Brown and a few other they can surely ascend to #1 WR top 20 worthy pick...but for the most part you need a bigger WR capable of dominating the CB across from him. It takes a special type of route runner to be able to dominate without being physically dominant
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Peope often undervalue size and catch radius for speed when looking at prospects.
 
tm1119 said:
You're really going to pretend like Antonio Brown isn't the exception? Green, Hopkins, Julio, Thomas, Fitz, Allen, Thielen, Evans....

So yeah, if you can find a WR with a freakish skill set like Brown and a few other they can surely ascend to #1 WR top 20 worthy pick...but for the most part you need a bigger WR capable of dominating the CB across from him. It takes a special type of route runner to be able to dominate without being physically dominant
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Yep
It's like pointing to Brady and swaying "remember franchise QBs should be picked in rds 5-7 no need to pick in rd 1"

These guys are the exception not the rule
 
tm1119 said:
You're really going to pretend like Antonio Brown isn't the exception? Green, Hopkins, Julio, Thomas, Fitz, Allen, Thielen, Evans....

So yeah, if you can find a WR with a freakish skill set like Brown and a few other they can surely ascend to #1 WR top 20 worthy pick...but for the most part you need a bigger WR capable of dominating the CB across from him. It takes a special type of route runner to be able to dominate without being physically dominant
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There have been many really good 6 foot and under WRs in the NFL.

The Patriots Brandon Cooks, Amendola and Edleman.

DeSean Jackson was really good for several years.

Terry Glenn.

Those are just a few that come to mind.

There was study recently that had the bell curve for really good WRs historically centered from 5-11 to 6-2.
 
xwalker said:
There have been many really good 6 foot and under WRs in the NFL.

The Patriots Brandon Cooks, Amendola and Edleman.

DeSean Jackson was really good for several years.

Terry Glenn.

Those are just a few that come to mind.

There was study recently that had the bell curve for really good WRs historically centered from 5-11 to 6-2.
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OBJ and Steve Smith SR both under 6 also
 
Yeah I'm not sure what the fascination is with big talk receivers. I think Calvin Johnson sort of brought that mindset that you want big and fast guys.....just give me the guy that makes my qb's job easier. I don't care if he's 5'9.
 
xwalker said:
There have been many really good 6 foot and under WRs in the NFL.

The Patriots Brandon Cooks, Amendola and Edleman.

DeSean Jackson was really good for several years.

Terry Glenn.

Those are just a few that come to mind.

There was study recently that had the bell curve for really good WRs historically centered from 5-11 to 6-2.
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Joey Galloway
 
xwalker said:
Pre-draft: Antonio Brown 5'10-1/8, 186

People are claiming that Ridley and other WRs are too small to be a #1 WR.
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I don't think Ridley is too small. In fact I'm not sure why people want to think smaller receivers can't really play as well as larger receivers. It's more about getting open than a few inches of height.

He's not really all that fast for a first round receiver. Maybe he will turn out to be a good one, but he should probably not be drafted in the first round, unless he can "break your ankles" on his cuts.
 
tm1119 said:
You're really going to pretend like Antonio Brown isn't the exception? Green, Hopkins, Julio, Thomas, Fitz, Allen, Thielen, Evans....

So yeah, if you can find a WR with a freakish skill set like Brown and a few other they can surely ascend to #1 WR top 20 worthy pick...but for the most part you need a bigger WR capable of dominating the CB across from him. It takes a special type of route runner to be able to dominate without being physically dominant
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Steve smith was amazing with inconsistent q.v. play. He was 5’9 and could out jump 6’0 corners. I saw him out jump Charles Woodson on Monday night.
 
Verdict said:
Steve Smith was a lot smaller.
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Side note:

Steve Smith was a great player. However, when I see him mentioned or on TV, I'm always
reminded of the day Terrance Newman got in his head. Smith was ejected before halftime.
It might have been in the 1st quarter.
 
Torturedcowboysfan said:
Steve smith was amazing with inconsistent q.v. play. He was 5’9 and could out jump 6’0 corners. I saw him out jump Charles Woodson on Monday night.
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He was tenacious and always wanted the ball more than the other guy.
 
Steve Smith was damn good, height is like qb arm strength, highly overrated. Best feature, run great routes, and be able to firmly grasp a ball with in catch radius.
 
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