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Originally Posted by Skins4Eva
From most the information coming from draft pundits following the combine, this draft is absolutely loaded with defensive talent. Let me begin by saying that an edge rusher, opposite Orakpo in our new 3-4 is arguably our paramount need in this draft (We all know we have several positions of need). For the sake of discussion, lets consider the slight possibilty that the top edge rushers (Quinn, Bowers, Miller) and defensive tackles (Dareus, Fairley) may be snatched by up by teams ahead of us. If by chance this scenario happens, this may be our opportunity to grab our #1 reciever for years to come...A.J. Green or Julio Jones.
Julio Jones is an absolute physical freak and extremely tough competitor (based on his results at the combine and knowing that he put those numbers up on a broken foot). He is physically imposing and is a devastating blocker in the game. Very solid in YAC and tough to tackle in the open field.
A.J. Green on the other hand, is such a naturally gifted pass catcher. He catches everything thrown his way, runs crisp routes and gets consistent separation from defenders. His ability to go "up" for the ball is unmatched, not to mention, his knack for the spectacular catch.
If we went WR at #10, Who do you think we should take, Jones or Green, and why?
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Green just seems safer. He looks like a gazelle when he plays, so graceful. Football just seems so natural to him. Jones might be the better athlete with more upside, but Green seems like the better natural football player.
I'm sure some player exists out there that had a pre-draft injury that signified how tough they were by playing through it in college or the combine, but I've just never seen it. Mike Crabtree, Justin Harell, Jonathan Stewart are the three players that come to mind. Harrell has been injured his whole career, and Crabtree and Stewart have been good but not great. Playing through an injury in college might or might not be crippling, but there doesn't seem to be any upside.