Draft talk: Receivers

The Blackmon comparison to Boldin makes a lot more sense. Personally, if we go the draft route, it sounds like Blackmon, Wright, or Criner would fit in here.

Wright is my guy. He gives us what we need most and what we likely cannot get in FA: a guy to take the top off of the defense.

I've watched all the top receivers a lot throughout this year... My opinions:

Blackmon: If he had a couple more inches in height, there is no doubt in my mind he'd be the #2 lock. I've said it before, he's a young Terrell Owens. His spin move he pulls after the catch is special, he's a big play guy and a sure handed guy. He won't make it to 6, very unlikely to even be an option for us.

Floyd: Will have a Jordy Nelson type of impact in the league.. He's the definition of a #1 big bodied receiver. He won't need the speed, because his film is incredible and if his character concerns aren't a problem, he's the guy I want at 6.

Jeffery: The definition of "boom or bust". Is he going to shed his weight down and be the WR he was in 2010? Because that guy was a monster, and would be the #1 WR off the board. I wouldn't touch him personally, but it's likely he makes a lot of teams pay a few years down the road. Probably the most gifted receiver.

Wright: I don't see it... His speed is unmatched, I'll give him that but then it ends there. His run after the catch is surprisingly not very impressive. He seems to drop a lot of passes, and most importantly his route running isn't great.. Once he's playing with a QB who doesn't extend the play like RG3, I doubt he has the same type of impact. Of course he's going to be a solid receiver in the NFL, but is he Santana Moss or Steve Smith? And would you rather Jordy Nelson? (Floyd)

I disagree with the writer's opinion that this is isn't a strong draft class at WR. It's among the deepest in recent memories, because even guys like Jones, Criner, Sanu, Toon, etc. are huge wildcards. Also, people are really underrating Floyd.. He's going to be a terrific NFL receiver, and will have an immediate impact. Ask any ND fan, they'll agree.

I think the surest best in terms of value is Adams, he should go in mid-late first to mid second range. At those picks I think you get a solid guy that can return punts & as Keim mentioned has a future inside or outside. His size drops his stock but if he's there in the 2nd for us I think he's great value. Seems like a good team, high character guy that shanny would like too.

i prefer michael floyd

Out of that list, If we're picking a WR early then go with Criner. If we go WR later like 4th to 7th round then I would like to see Tommy Streeter THE U.

I think the surest best in terms of value is Adams, he should go in mid-late first to mid second range. At those picks I think you get a solid guy that can return punts & as Keim mentioned has a future inside or outside. His size drops his stock but if he's there in the 2nd for us I think he's great value. Seems like a good team, high character guy that shanny would like too.

Just after I posted this, I realized the above sounds like a description of Eddie Royal! We might have him by the time the draft rolls around.

Just after I posted this, I realized the above sounds like a description of Eddie Royal! We might have him by the time the draft rolls around.

Was thinking the same.

My faves (in this order):

M. Floyd (this dude reminds me of a young A. Boldin personally)
Adams (as I coined in another thread... "Santana Moss 2.0")
Blackmon
Wright

... that's just me. If we can draft one of these and pair him with Hankerson, Gaffney, & Royal, we'd have a good mix of 4 receivers for whoever is at QB.

WalterFootball.com: 2012 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings (http://walterfootball.com/draft2012WR.php)

WalterFootball.com: 2012 NFL Draft: Wide Receiver Rankings (http://walterfootball.com/draft2012WR.php)

Thanks for that.