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alvinnf · 01-30-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

And idiots just spew stuff without having actually done any research.

You mention Duvalt and Cumberland having "outscored" Benn. Yet you don't talk about the fact that Benn drawing double teams in the red zone would open up these two for more TDs. And how that having a poor QB would affect that.

You mention that Illinois passed the ball just 40% of the time. That means they ran it 60% of the time. Yet you mention nothing about how much they ran in the red zone.

There is a reason that Benn is rated a 2nd round pick right now. It's because scouts recognize that there are numerous factors that go into evaluating a player.

OH, btw, here is another example for you. Prior to joining the Patriots, Wes Welker had 1 CAREER receiving TD. Since then, he's put up 15 in 3 seasons with the Pats. That should be proof enough to you that players aren't always used properly. And that could, very well, be the case with Benn. And, by all reports, is the case.

There is also a reason why this team had success taking a seventh round QB and plugging him in. You have to be able to read the Defense and make all the sight adjustments. I would wonder how much that would affect their decision to bring someone in who not only does'nt have great production but also isn't supported by a passing system. I think the absence of Welker this year will have the team leaning more on guys who can make an immediate impact. A player like Benn might be a great reciever, I just doubt there's enough there for them to take him where he is more than likely to go, 2nd round.