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4th in a Series
Good Evening, Ladies and Gents...
I humbly and quietly offer this Thread ~ the 4th of many, as I'll be circumnavigating the entire Roster ~ to my Fellow Patriots Fans ~ KoolAid Soaked Homers + Bile Soaked Haters, alike!! ~ as a Gathering Place ~ a common reference ~ for Wide Receiver Prospects.
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Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State ~ 6.1/216
What I like most about Justin Blackmon is that he's not afraid to get dirty.
Games ~ and Championships ~ are won by guys who are consistently willing to get physical, whether it's wrestling free from a Corner at the Line of Scrimmage, or blocking DownField.
And Blackmon gets good grades in both aspects of the Game.
As a Navigator, he boasts excellent Lateral Agility and Fluidity, consistently breaking free.
He doesn't have remarkable Long Speed, but more than makes up for it with Technique and Tenacity.
With or without the ball, Justin Blackmon Moves The Chains.
He's considered one of the top Split Ends in the Draft, and that would seem to be justified.
Stud Horse!!
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Alshon Jeffery of South Carolina ~ 6.4/228
Alshon Jeffery generally gets a good Burst off the Line.
He gets mixed reviews on his Navigational Skills, however.
DownField, his Strength and Lateral Agility are deadly dangerous.
Inconsistent grades on Blocking, however.
Alshon Jeffery is an excellent Prospect, but in my opinion his glutinous numbers in Steve Spurrier's System have pumped up his Market Value far beyond its justification. He's generally considered a 1st Rounder, and, by many, a Top 10 Prospect. I think he deserves a probable starting grade, but nothing anywhere near that lofty.
OverRated!!
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Michael Floyd of Notre Dame ~ 6.3/224
Michael Floyd needs some work, yet he's got a pretty intriguing Split End Skill Set.
His Burst off the Line is mediocre, though he employs his Strength to great advantage.
His Navigational Skills are superior but worrisome, as he boasts outstanding Fluidity and Lateral Agility, but a disturbing lack of discipline in his Routes.
His Blocking, too, is inconsistent.
All in all, I get a picture of a guy with Elite UpSide, but extremely dubious Work Ethic.
OverRated!!
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Nick Toon of Wisconsin ~ 6.2/220
Nick Toon boasts a tremendous fusion of Burst, Fluidity, Lateral Agility, and Navigational Prowess.
He runs crispy Routes and plays a very physical game, though he needs work as a Blocker.
He brings a great deal of Savvy to the table, and while he doesn't have remarkable Long Speed, he has a terrific understanding of the mental aspects of the Game, and outstanding Diagnostic Acuity.
His Market Value is currently in the 1st or 2nd Round, and that is entirely justified.
Stud Horse!!
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Jermaine Kearse of Washington ~ 6.1/208
I've got some concerns about Jermaine Kearse.
He gets dubious reviews for his Burst off the Line, showing a lack of tenacity, and sometimes actually running around Defenders and away from his Route.
He's got got decent Long Speed, but his Lateral Agility and Fluidity both seem to be lacking, and he doesn't appear to be a disciplined Route runner.
I'm seeing Red Flags left and right, here, yet Kearse currently boasts a 3rd or 4th Round Market Value.
OverRated!!
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Jeff Fuller of Texas A&M ~ 6.3/221
Jeff Fuller is a very intriguing prospect.
He has an inconsistent Burst off the Line, which of grave concern.
But he isn't shy about using his size to advantage in working his way past the Defender, and runs disciplined Routes. And he boasts superior Core Strength, Fluidity, and Lateral Agility.
He's got great Size and excellent Instincts, as well.
He has absolutely no problem sticking his head in there and Blocking, and he's good at it.
He's had a rough Senior season, however, after a break out year as a Junior.
He's currently looking at a 4th or 5th Round Market Value, having fallen precipitously since this Spring.
Frankly, I consider that to be a considerable overreaction, as he brings a lot to the table. He's got the natural Core Strength to overcome his problems getting out of the gate, and if he manages to do so, his upside is exceptional.
Sleeper!!
*** More in 10 Minutes!! ***
Good Evening, Ladies and Gents...
I humbly and quietly offer this Thread ~ the 4th of many, as I'll be circumnavigating the entire Roster ~ to my Fellow Patriots Fans ~ KoolAid Soaked Homers + Bile Soaked Haters, alike!! ~ as a Gathering Place ~ a common reference ~ for Wide Receiver Prospects.
***
Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State ~ 6.1/216
What I like most about Justin Blackmon is that he's not afraid to get dirty.
Games ~ and Championships ~ are won by guys who are consistently willing to get physical, whether it's wrestling free from a Corner at the Line of Scrimmage, or blocking DownField.
And Blackmon gets good grades in both aspects of the Game.
As a Navigator, he boasts excellent Lateral Agility and Fluidity, consistently breaking free.
He doesn't have remarkable Long Speed, but more than makes up for it with Technique and Tenacity.
With or without the ball, Justin Blackmon Moves The Chains.
He's considered one of the top Split Ends in the Draft, and that would seem to be justified.
Stud Horse!!
***
Alshon Jeffery of South Carolina ~ 6.4/228
Alshon Jeffery generally gets a good Burst off the Line.
He gets mixed reviews on his Navigational Skills, however.
DownField, his Strength and Lateral Agility are deadly dangerous.
Inconsistent grades on Blocking, however.
Alshon Jeffery is an excellent Prospect, but in my opinion his glutinous numbers in Steve Spurrier's System have pumped up his Market Value far beyond its justification. He's generally considered a 1st Rounder, and, by many, a Top 10 Prospect. I think he deserves a probable starting grade, but nothing anywhere near that lofty.
OverRated!!
***
Michael Floyd of Notre Dame ~ 6.3/224
Michael Floyd needs some work, yet he's got a pretty intriguing Split End Skill Set.
His Burst off the Line is mediocre, though he employs his Strength to great advantage.
His Navigational Skills are superior but worrisome, as he boasts outstanding Fluidity and Lateral Agility, but a disturbing lack of discipline in his Routes.
His Blocking, too, is inconsistent.
All in all, I get a picture of a guy with Elite UpSide, but extremely dubious Work Ethic.
OverRated!!
***
Nick Toon of Wisconsin ~ 6.2/220
Nick Toon boasts a tremendous fusion of Burst, Fluidity, Lateral Agility, and Navigational Prowess.
He runs crispy Routes and plays a very physical game, though he needs work as a Blocker.
He brings a great deal of Savvy to the table, and while he doesn't have remarkable Long Speed, he has a terrific understanding of the mental aspects of the Game, and outstanding Diagnostic Acuity.
His Market Value is currently in the 1st or 2nd Round, and that is entirely justified.
Stud Horse!!
***
Jermaine Kearse of Washington ~ 6.1/208
I've got some concerns about Jermaine Kearse.
He gets dubious reviews for his Burst off the Line, showing a lack of tenacity, and sometimes actually running around Defenders and away from his Route.
He's got got decent Long Speed, but his Lateral Agility and Fluidity both seem to be lacking, and he doesn't appear to be a disciplined Route runner.
I'm seeing Red Flags left and right, here, yet Kearse currently boasts a 3rd or 4th Round Market Value.
OverRated!!
***
Jeff Fuller of Texas A&M ~ 6.3/221
Jeff Fuller is a very intriguing prospect.
He has an inconsistent Burst off the Line, which of grave concern.
But he isn't shy about using his size to advantage in working his way past the Defender, and runs disciplined Routes. And he boasts superior Core Strength, Fluidity, and Lateral Agility.
He's got great Size and excellent Instincts, as well.
He has absolutely no problem sticking his head in there and Blocking, and he's good at it.
He's had a rough Senior season, however, after a break out year as a Junior.
He's currently looking at a 4th or 5th Round Market Value, having fallen precipitously since this Spring.
Frankly, I consider that to be a considerable overreaction, as he brings a lot to the table. He's got the natural Core Strength to overcome his problems getting out of the gate, and if he manages to do so, his upside is exceptional.
Sleeper!!
*** More in 10 Minutes!! ***