Benjamin catch takes second on ESPN Top Ten

[MedellinHeel]

I don't think it will be.

 

If it does, it's a matter of weighing pros and cons.

TO dropped easy passes ALL THE TIME, but he also made freakish catches and was explosive after the catch.  This was the issue with a guy like LaFell.  LaFell offered almost nothing after the catch and I can only think of one jump ball scenario he won.

 

KB is not really a YAC guy. 

 

He is more of a big possession WR that can make some great catches. 

[Brooklyn Bully]

Why don't you guys PIN this thread? That way when the whiners, bitchers, and moaners cry this week, we can point to this thread that the media actually said something nice about us.

[M4gery]

Why don't you guys PIN this thread? That way when the whiners, bitchers, and moaners cry this week, we can point to this thread that the media actually said something nice about us.

For someone that hates whiners, bitchers and moaners you sure do whine, bitch and moan about them an awful lot....

[The Huddler]

Dont start fights

[heelinfine]

For someone that hates whiners, bitchers and moaners you sure do whine, bitch and moan about them an awful lot....

heheheheehe... Nice, what you did there.

[Oldmanrivera]

He was 3 last week and 2 this week so I think we can all see where this is heading

Superbowl?

[Frizzy350]

KB is not really a YAC guy. 

 

He is more of a big possession WR that can make some great catches. 

 

I get that.  Like I said it's weighing pros and cons.  If his great catches outweigh his drops he is a valuable player.

 

A couple points I'd like to make:

KB got a bit riled up this game.  I believe he got flagged for it (not certain), but it looked early in the game he got frustrated which could have been a factor in his lack of focus.  This is coachable.

 

KB made some key blocks in the game.  I hate to bring up the LaFell comparison again, but LaFell was a good blocker.  If KB is capable of making great catches and consistently block well, even with some drops he is an UPGRADE over LaFell.

 

We were 12-4 last year.  UPGRADES are all we need to stay playoff bound.  Our secondary looks significantly improved.  All we need is better play from receivers and our oline.  Last year they were good enough to get the number 2 seed in the NFC despite their poor performance.  We don't need to change our philosophy or take gambles on high priced players.  We just need to transform our weaknesses to an average level of play.

[MedellinHeel]

I get that.  Like I said it's weighing pros and cons.  If his great catches outweigh his drops he is a valuable player.

 

A couple points I'd like to make:

KB got a bit riled up this game.  I believe he got flagged for it (not certain), but it looked early in the game he got frustrated which could have been a factor in his lack of focus.  This is coachable.

 

KB made some key blocks in the game.  I hate to bring up the LaFell comparison again, but LaFell was a good blocker.  If KB is capable of making great catches and consistently block well, even with some drops he is an UPGRADE over LaFell.

 

We were 12-4 last year.  UPGRADES are all we need to stay playoff bound.  Our secondary looks significantly improved.  All we need is better play from receivers and our oline.  Last year they were good enough to get the number 2 seed in the NFC despite their poor performance.  We don't need to change our philosophy or take gambles on high priced players.  We just need to transform our weaknesses to an average level of play.

 

Depends how many drops and how many great catches. Also have to factor in timing of drops and catches. 

 

I got faith in KB but it is potentially something to be concerned with if it starts to become a trend. 

[Donald LaFell]

Drop balls was his knock at FSU. 

 

We saw some of that on Sunday. 

 

Hopefully it is not a recurring theme. 

 

Honestly it might be. But every player has flaws. He was well worth the 28th pick. He looks like a legit #1 right now. 

[FootballMaestro]

Depends how many drops and how many great catches. Also have to factor in timing of drops and catches. 

 

I got faith in KB but it is potentially something to be concerned with if it starts to become a trend. 

 

One game.

 

Park your brakes and hysteria.

 

Remember, he's a rookie. And there are many more games to play (kinda like the Panthers 1st qtr Sunday and their slow start).

[MeatSoda]

KB is not really a YAC guy. 

 

He is more of a big possession WR that can make some great catches. 

 

Why is everyone so eager to define what KB is and what he can and can't do? He has played two games of professional football.

[FootballMaestro]

Why don't you guys PIN this thread? That way when the whiners, bitchers, and moaners cry this week, we can point to this thread that the media actually said something nice about us.

 

You're trying way too hard (in repeated-abject solitude).

 

Let it go!

 

[FootballMaestro]

Why is everyone so eager to define what KB is and what he can and can't do? He has played two games of professional football.

 

True....Cause he did run some nice end arounds in college (we know it's not the NFL). And we know he can juke people out of their shoes, and he's strong as well. So I don't see why not. It would all be situational (catching the ball in space, where he can make a juke move or stiff arm for example). .

 

So I agree with you on that one. Let's let the season and KB's season develop.

 

I think we've learned by now, that initial scouting reports aren't always died in the wool reference pieces.

 

Certainly, two NFL games aren't.

[Ricky Spanish]

The future is bright with Cam and KB.

 

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