Keenan Allen's 40 time; 4.71, Luke Kuechly's 40 time; 4.5. Anyone concerned by Allen's speed? (Or lack thereof)

[AceBoogie]

Not concerned about his speed. I think he is a 4.5 guy when 100% healthy. I'm more concerned about his health. I like Allen but we aren't in the position to wait for him to get healthy. We have too many players on ir every year as it is. I like Hopkins better. I know he isn't flashy but you don't need to be when your beating coverage.

[AceBoogie]

Damn...with the way some of you are obsessed with speed, I would swear that you are the reincarnation of Al Davis.

I am not saying that I want him at #14......I don't....but I don't want any WR in the first. Each has too many holes/questions about their game.

Patterson....too damn raw and terrible route runner.

Allen....speed is a ?, but I am more hesitant on the injury.

Austin....fast and electric. But, I don't like slot WR's that high. He is short and very light. Don't give me the SS and Harvin comments because both of those guys are built like tanks compared to Austin. Not to mention SS has a vertical leap that compensates for his lack of height. Something that Austin does not have.

I like some of the guys that are likely to be there at #44 (better value).

What's your concerns with Hopkins?

[CharlottePanther]

dwayne jarrett failed because he racked up DUIs and didn't want to put in the work to make it in the NFL

Speaking of Dwayne Jarrett but I just realized he has more D.U.Is than career TDs, literally.

[Udogg]

According to PFF only 4 receivers had 15 or more receptions of 20 yards or more in the air. The most was 21 with megatron.

1 of those guys was Reggie Wayne and Greg Cossell loves to compare Allen to him.

So really how fuging important is timed speed with no pads or defensive coverage?

Um reggie wayne ran a 4.45 just FYI .

[Swaggasaurus]

I can understand the concern, but the guy had someone on The Golden Calf of Bristol's status or worse throwing to him. That QB he had was absolutely terrible.

I know maynard sucked, but 15 out of 16 under 100 is unacceptable for a first round prospect. When I look at first round guys, I want to see them take over games like Warmack did against ND or Hopkins vs. LSU. Allen bas been a ghost since the mid point of the 2011 season. Screams early 2nd to me.

[LinvilleGorge]

Quick, someone find me a productive WR currently in the NFL who ran as slow or slower than Allen.

[MadHatter]

What's your concerns with Hopkins?

Don't think he is worth the #14 pick....believe he will be solid but not elite.

[Razeyfingers]

Still find a WR's tracking ability and reaction time to be the most overlooked qualities today by fans. If Allen can track well and shield defenders he could be fine with a 4.7 as long as he runs good routes like you guys say.

[AceMan]

This concerns me more...

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 7m

Keenan Allen, the No. 1-rated WR on some boards, was red-flagged for a drug test at scouting combine in Indy and retested this month.

Edit: There's more...agent denies it

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1m

Keenan Allen's agent, JT Johnson, denied his client failed any drug test. Results of recent test unknown. Some had Allen as draft's No. 1 WR

[stirs]

Guess he will be sitting there when we draft in the second round. Maybe later

[jtnc]

He'll be there when we pick in the second now, only question is, are we willing to take a risk? I think Proehl/Smitty can keep him clean.

[TheRed]

With the 40 time and the failed drug test, I'm getting flashbacks of Dwayne Jarrett.

[Byrdman4real]

It will be real funny if the Panthers draft Austin at 14, then Allen is still sitting there at pick 44.

[C47]

Quick, someone find me a productive WR currently in the NFL who ran as slow or slower than Allen.

Anquan Boldin....