Last NIghts Game, Talent & the Draft

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

Urban Meyer never saw D. Green. As for Harvin's prospects, I don't know that I'd touch a Gator WR, even one as talented as Harvin. Florida, with both Spurrier's and Meyer's spread offenses, has been NOTORIOUSLY poor at transitioning wide receivers to the pro game. They've had plenty of WRs grade out well at the NFL Combine, but put on the pads and those players have done next to nothing in the NFL. Same can be said for Gator QBs. Playing the spread offense is great for monster stats and wins at the college level, but does little to prepare players for the next level.

I appreciate your point, but don't get too caught up in what system the kid played in. All rookies have to adapt to a new offense & the nfl in general.

I think the only way to justify drafting him is to use him in a variety of ways like he is at Fla. now. He can contribute right away as a returner. He may never be a great wr, but his running skills definitely translate to the nfl.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I appreciate your point, but don't get too caught up in what system the kid played in. All rookies have to adapt to a new offense & the nfl in general.

I think the only way to justify drafting him is to use him in a variety of ways like he is at Fla. now. He can contribute right away as a returner. He may never be a great wr, but his running skills definitely translate to the nfl.

There is no way in hell we are drafting another WR in this years draft. Who do you think we are the Detroit Lions. OL and DL and a late round place kicker are essential. Lets give Devin , Kelly, and Davis a chance. From what i'm hearing Davis is a beast (or will be a beast).

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SOUL-SKINS

There is no way in hell we are drafting another WR in this years draft. Who do you think we are the Detroit Lions. OL and DL and a late round place kicker are essential. Lets give Devin , Kelly, and Davis a chance. From what i'm hearing Davis is a beast (or will be a beast).

I don't think he was suggesting we draft Harvin, just discussing how his skills will translate to the pro game.