Why Passing on a WR in the first might not be a option

[DaCityKats]

Silva isn't the be all in scouting and their is a different opinion shared by Kevin Weidel, Mcshay, and others about his route running and his ability to handle a lot of information. You choose not to see that like you did last year with Stephen Hill.

stephen hill and cordarrelle are 2 different prospects.one is considered the top wr while the other was not.

[Marguide]

I've been harping on WR for the last 2 years.

The time is now.

[tiger7_88]

Just because it is 'deep', does it mean it is good.

This draft class is full of #2-3 WR. Only a handful are considered to be #1 and even then they aren't a solid option.

I agree.

Which is why using the 14th overall pick for a #1 that may not even be a solid option is a bad idea IMO.

Know what's a good idea to build a solid basis for a team? Linemen linemen linemen...

[IamSoClutch]

I'm beginning to think Lafell has slept with some people's girl.

You probably let him sleep with yours

[panthers55]

This is why drafting WR in the first round is a bad idea. THis was an article before the 2011 draft.

http://sports.espn.g...tory?id=6396194

If your team is considering drafting A.J. Green orJulio Jones, you might want to start worrying. And if that's not enough, remember that the Detroit Lions spent four top-10 picks between 2003 and 2007 on wide receivers and only one of those picks is still with the team.

The increase in passing and wide receiver usage has naturally led to an increase in wide receivers selected in the first round. From 2001 to 2010, wide receivers were the second-most drafted players in the first round, trailing only defensive backs (both corners and safeties).

The 40 first-round picks since 2001 have combined to play 199 seasons in the NFL. Only 41 of those 199 seasons (20.6 percent) saw the receiver eclipse 1,000 receiving yards. Only 17 of the 40 receivers have registered a 1,000-yard season and just nine have done it more than once.

Even if you were to ignore their rookie seasons to account for an NFL learning curve, you'd have 159 seasons and 40 1,000-yard seasons (25.2 percent). Michael Clayton was the only receiver of the group with a 1,000-yard season his rookie year and he never had more than 484 in a season after that.

No other position drafted since 2001 has seen a higher percentage of players inactive in 2010. Eleven of the 40 first-round receivers did not play in a game last season, meaning 72.5 percent of all first-round receivers played. Defensive backs (79.3 percent) were the only other position to dip below 80 percent.

Those 11 wide receivers averaged 5.1 seasons in their careers. Five of those receivers played their last games in or prior to 2006. Only two other offensive players drafted in 2001 or later (running back William Green and tackleKenyatta Walker) were out by 2006.

When thinking of the difference between a first-round receiver and a second-round-or-later receiver, one 20-yard catch per game probably isn't what comes to mind, but players like Greg Jennings, Chad Ochocinco, Vincent Jackson, Anquan Boldin, Brandon Marshall and Mike Wallace(among others) have helped close that gap.

A.J. Green and Julio Jones are the only two wide receivers projected to go in the first round this month, according to both Todd McShay's and Mel Kiper's most recent mock drafts. Both could translate to 1,000-yard talents, but statistically speaking, each has only a one-in-four shot to be a real difference maker.

[top dawg]

I have been a big supporter of trading down or drafting a WR in the 2nd round. But it is looking like if we wait til the 2nd round there might not be a viable WR at the 44th pick.

Most of you think I have been on the bandwagon to draft Austin at 14 because Im labeled a WVU Homer. That wasnt the case until now. I would much prefer us to trade down to the mid 20 picks and grab a extra pick in the 2nd or 3rd round. But that most likely wont happen. Looking at the latest mocks a lot of WR thought to be avaible at the 44th pick are moving up to the late first round.

So with said the 14th pick should be Austin or Patterson. If we can trade down to the mid 20's then we can grab either Hunter , Hopkins or Allen. To me we need to grab one of these in the draft. Honestly I couldnt care which one but anything past them wont help us down the road.

I am not necessary thinking that we have to draft 89's heir apparent this year, but I do think that we need someone who can at least bridge the gap. Someone like Swope or Patterson would probably most certainly help us not only down the road, but in the coming year. As long as we got 89, we don't have to address needs at WR in one fell swoop. Austin or Patterson likely wouldn't be the complete answer to our problems at WR, but I would still take one of them (esp. Austin).

[Udogg]

Dwayne Jarrett says "Hey".

What round was dwayne drafted again?

[frash.exe]

you see... BOTH OF THOSE RECEIVERS WHO HAVE AVERAGED OVER 1,000 REC. YARDS PER SEASON HAVE A ONE IN FOUR CHANCE OF SUCCEEDING IN THE NFL!

oh, ESPN, when was the last time you were dead on about something?

[panthers55]

So what if you passed on AJ Green and Julio Jones to pick a lower round guy. What would you have gotten??

How about Torrey Smith who was 5th among receivers with 50 catches for 841 yards and 7 TDs. Drafted by Baltimore in the 2nd round. How about Randall Cobb who was drafted by Green Bay in the 2nd round.

BTW, there are no AJ Greens or Julio Jones in this draft. Guys like Patterson would have gone second round in 2011.

[koolkatluke]

You probably let him sleep with yours

Probably not I'm not that big of a fan.

[koolkatluke]

you see... BOTH OF THOSE RECEIVERS WHO HAVE AVERAGED OVER 1,000 REC. YARDS PER SEASON HAVE A ONE IN FOUR CHANCE OF SUCCEEDING IN THE NFL!

oh, ESPN, when was the last time you were dead on about something?

So I guess you didn't read the whole part about "since 2001 and the % of bust at WR" part. But you will scream about the DT's being bust %. Even Thoe that might be a little off.

[Kevin Greene]

Looking at the latest mocks a lot of WR thought to be avaible at the 44th pick are moving up to the late first round.

If a bunch of teams want to reach at WR in the 1st good for us. We have lots of other needs we can fill going BPA.

[frash.exe]

So I guess you didn't read the whole part about "since 2001 and the % of bust at WR" part. But you will scream about the DT's being bust %. Even Thoe that might be a little off.

er, no, i've actually also advocated drafting a DT both this year and last because i think this "percentages" poo is stupid. If you're a top notch talent scout you wipe your ass with "percentages". If you're not you just draft running backs and linebackers every year like Hurney did

[Growl]

Lol if you think NFL scouts sit around in rooms peeing their pants over "bust percentages"

I swear the hurneywashing that this fanbase has so deeply rooted in their minds is just so sad to see