BennyBledsoe
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.If we do believe this: is the need at WR a little oversold then?
I’m a bit worried that what will limit his potential is durability. Already has had a few concussions and seems like it can be hard to stay on the field. If not he should be a bonafide WR 2/3 here!I think this is something getting lost in the shuffle of the WR room talk.
Douglas had a very efficient, promising rookie season. Really had some great flashes.
That being said, what’s the expectation for him? Is he seen purely as a gadget-type 3rd receiver? Or is there WR1/WR2 potential in there? We know what we’re getting from Bourne and now Osborn. But I feel like we’ve maybe failed to consider the possibility Douglas may have more potential than we think.
Agreed Hill is a once in a generation kind of elite talent (I hate the scumbag but he is phenomenal). Hill saved Tua’s career…..Doofin were trying to get rid of Tua before Hill came to town…now he is considered one of the top QB in league. We will see how elite Tua is when Hill gets injured!I
I like Pop Douglas, but he is never going to be Tyreek Hill
Agree on Boutte….he got in BB dog house and could never get out!Right now, absent any other additions, I'd say we have a top 3 of Douglas, Bourne, and Osborn. I hope they give a longer look at Boutte. Be nice to see what he can do with a good WR coach, a better offense, and a coach who allows more than one rookie mistake for a WR.
I know that, and said that.I like Pop Douglas, but he is never going to be Tyreek Hill
Disdain? Jesus! Why are you just making stuff up I did not say? I said he could be a good 800 yard player.Ahmed - Demario Douglas was 5'8 and 192. Tell me about DeVonta Smith, who was one of the best WRs in the league in 2024. Tank Dell, when healthy was electric last year. Is 5'8 192 that different than 5'10 and 198? Or 5'9 and 185 (Wes Welker). Or what about 5'11 - 190 Devin Hester?
BTW, DeVonta Smith was a 1000 yard receiver last year. That was his 2nd straight 1000 yrd season.. He's 6'0 and 170.
Maybe you should dial back your disdain and do a bit more research on players with the Size, Speed, and Agility of Douglas before you go spouting off that he's not going to amount to anything.
Disdain? Jesus! Why are you just making stuff up I did not say? I said he could be a good 800 yard player.
He is never going to be a reliable all down 1000+ receiver. Too small. Every player you mentioned is 5-10+.
Upside would be a Troy Brown, Deion Branch, or Edelman at the very top end. IE he fits the slot WR role quite well and if he continues to get better will be important on 3rd downs.I think this is something getting lost in the shuffle of the WR room talk.
Douglas had a very efficient, promising rookie season. Really had some great flashes.
That being said, what’s the expectation for him? Is he seen purely as a gadget-type 3rd receiver? Or is there WR1/WR2 potential in there? We know what we’re getting from Bourne and now Osborn. But I feel like we’ve maybe failed to consider the possibility Douglas may have more potential than we think.
Branch wasn't a slot guy.Upside would be a Troy Brown, Deion Branch, or Edelman at the very top end. IE he fits the slot WR role quite well and if he continues to get better will be important on 3rd downs.
Let's not get unrealistic here but he could become a decent piece of the offensive puzzle if he can pick up the AVP offense.
It depends. Mohammed Sanu made a living on it. So did Anquan Boldin. As mentioned, the other way, Steve Smith was a fantastic outside receiver.I hope he can be a really good slot receiver. As far as his body type/size. Aren’t slot receivers normally on the smaller size? To me the key for a slot receiver is how well he runs pass patterns and of course being on the same page as the QB.
I always wanted Anquan Boldin on the Pats when he was playing.It depends. Mohammed Sanu made a living on it. So did Anquan Boldin. As mentioned, the other way, Steve Smith was a fantastic outside receiver.
Different body types though. Tyreek is STACKED. Pops looks pretty slight to me and has already had issues getting banged up.The best weapon in the entire NFL is 5'8" 185 pounds... I never want to hear "he's too small to be elite" ever again.