Wide Receivers

[jfra78]

8 minutes ago, HardcoreHokie said:

Both Rhule and Brady are noted for deploying 4-wide sets almost 90% of the time.  And both emphasize the RPO, reverses, and misdirection.  No player on our roster does that benefit more than Curtis Samuel , IMO. 

I honestly think Rhule and Brady are drooling over the possibility of some of our under-utilized guys alongside the proven CMC.

Also, we currently have 10 WR's on the roster.  Add one elite receiver in the draft and you can cut 4-5 of the others.

I think we will see 3 WR sets with TE and HB and a lot of movement, creating 4 wide with McCaffery or Thomas being the 4th reciever.  

[*FreeFua*]

12 minutes ago, MMA said:

Fulton told the cowgirls that Van Jefferson was the best WR he played against last season

Puts him on his ass

 

[NAS]

34 minutes ago, GOAT said:

the only WR we would draft early is Lamb or trading back into the first / early second for Mims.

both very unlikely, but I could see it.

I think there's a good chance Mims is available for us in the second

[PantherPhann89]

1 hour ago, RockyTopVol said:

Didn’t Rhule specifically say he wants to draft defense and a WR?

Because Rhule wants an impact WR in this draft doesn't mean that we'll draft one. All of the many variables for that to happen, may not line up.

[mickeye76]

I feel like Brady and Thule wil come out of the draft with a wide receiver.  I don't think it will be a premium pick, it's more likely they will trust there coaching and expertise and go for a sleeper.  Van Jefferson, Tyler Johnson, and Gabriel Davis are guys I like. 

[section543]

A guy like Sullivan from LSU will probably be available late. He’s hybrid-type TE 

lots of upside and familiar with Brady

[mrcompletely11]

1 hour ago, HardcoreHokie said:

Both Rhule and Brady are noted for deploying 4-wide sets almost 90% of the time.  And both emphasize the RPO, reverses, and misdirection.  No player on our roster does that benefit more than Curtis Samuel , IMO. 

I honestly think Rhule and Brady are drooling over the possibility of some of our under-utilized guys alongside the proven CMC.

Also, we currently have 10 WR's on the roster.  Add one elite receiver in the draft and you can cut 4-5 of the others.

As our roster stands today, if they run 4 wides 90% of the time then Bridgewater will be broken in 2 by week 3.

[theinstrumental]

1 hour ago, HardcoreHokie said:

Both Rhule and Brady are noted for deploying 4-wide sets almost 90% of the time.  And both emphasize the RPO, reverses, and misdirection.  No player on our roster does that benefit more than Curtis Samuel , IMO. 

I honestly think Rhule and Brady are drooling over the possibility of some of our under-utilized guys alongside the proven CMC.

Also, we currently have 10 WR's on the roster.  Add one elite receiver in the draft and you can cut 4-5 of the others.

I don't think 4-wide is the way to go, at least not primarily. The Cards had to learn that last year. They ran 10 personnel on 50% of their snaps through the first four games of last year and ended the season with only 18% of their plays out of that grouping. Some of that was due to wide receiver injuries, but their offensive line struggled to protect and they ended up in a lot more 1- or 2-tight end looks.

https://www.sharpfootballstats.com/personnel-grouping-frequency.html

[Untouchable]

Unpopular opinion but even though Lamb with be drafted first, Mims is better.

[mrcompletely11]

12 minutes ago, Untouchable said:

Unpopular opinion but even though Lamb with be drafted first, Mims is better.

I mean I am kindof with you, Lamb is good but his system and qb's were pretty favorable to him.  The only thing I have seen of Mims is the damn insane display at the senior bowl practices and game and of course the combine

[WOW!!]

6 hours ago, HardcoreHokie said:

Not sure about the CeeDee Lamb rumor but I do like the idea of a WR somewhere in this draft.  The NFC South is going to be SHOOTOUTS for the next couple of years, so load up on offensive weapons and play some freakin' 7-on-7 flag football!  Who needs a nasty OL when you have CMC and Teddy's getting the ball out in 2 seconds to all of these big, FAST, athletic, and versatile play-makers in space:

WR1 DJ Moore
6'2, 200
40-yard dash: 4.42
Vertical: 39.5

WR2 Denzel Mims
6'3, 210
40-yard dash: 4.38
Vertical: 38.5

WR3 Robby Anderson
6'3, 190
40-yard dash: 4.34
Vertical: 36.5

SLOT Curtis Samuel
5'11, 195
40-yard dash: 4.31
Vertical: 37

TB Christian McCaffrey
5'11, 205
40-yard dash: 4.48
Vertical: 37.5

And might as well grab the fastest TE in the draft in Round 4 just for fun...
TE Albert Okwuegbunam (Mizzou)
6'5, 258
40-yard dash: 4.49

On paper, that 4-wide lineup, with Teddy at QB, in Joe Brady's/Matt Rhule's offense is potentially NASTY AF.  Speed, speed, speed...and size, size, size with the hops to go up and get it.

Do the Bucs, Saints, and Falcons have enough bodies in their secondaries to cover all that?  At least we would have an identity and would be fun to watch, while our defense is getting torn apart.  Build an offense that can score 27+ PPG and take your chances on D...

Do we have a QB that can take advantage of that.. Again if we have Mahomes  cool.. Bridgewater isn't known to slang like that..

[LinvilleGorge]

4 hours ago, Untouchable said:

Unpopular opinion but even though Lamb with be drafted first, Mims is better.

It's always possible. 1996 was one of if not the best WR draft ever. Keyshawn Johnson went #1 overall, but Marvin Harrison at #19 and Terrell Owens in the 3rd round ended up being much better players. I'd argue that our own Moose in the 2nd round was a better player too.

[WOW!!]

I will be disappointed if they take a WR early in this draft... After the offseason path they choose... Maybe in the 4th or 5th round..

[Chief Keek]

Mims and Pittman could both go late first round. If Mims is there in the second, I doubt Rhule will be able to pass that up.