Another Look at the Reciever Corps
by NachoD on Jul 25, 2010 2:01 AM CDT
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I know garrett1442 already posted something about the recievers depth chart and the discussion thread didn't exactly go the way he probably would have wanted so I will take a different spin. Right now with the talk of Terrell Owens being looked at as a possibility to be signed, there is a need to look at the other talent in that unit. Considering the quarterbacks we had throwing to our receivers last year (Bulger, Boller and Null) and the lack of TD receptions and all around ineffectiveness in the red zone I think having Sam Bradford and hopefully a healthy offensive line will help us to be more competent at the position.
IN MY OPINION the recievers should stack up like this:
1. Laurent Robinson: Even though he got injured only 3 games into the season, he was averaging 4.1 receptions, 3.7 first downs and 55.7 yards per game when he got hurt. It would have been nice to see how his numbers would have been had he stayed healthy for the entire season.
2. Brandon Gibson: He was aquired at the halfway point of the season and ended up averaging 3.8 receptions. 2.6 first downs and 38 yards per game with one touchdown. He proved to be the steadiest option the second half of the season.
3. Donnie Avery: He was the only reciever who played all 16 games. His 2.9 catches per game, 36.8 yards per game, 1.7 first downs per game with 5 TD receptions were decent numbers but could show great improvement.
4. Mardy Gilyard: This rookie should be solid in the return game and I sincerely hope that he builds a solid comraderie with Sam Bradford to add a sense of electricity to the offense.
5. Keenan Burton: He played in only 9 games before he got hurt. He averaged 2.8 catches per game, 1.9 first downs per game, 28.1 yards per game and 0 TD's.
6. Danny Amendola: He was solid in the return game which in my opinion made him more valuable than Burton and Foster. He played in 14 games and averaged 3.1 catches, 1.4 first downs and 23.3 yards per game. Just wondering how Gilyard's prescence will affect his ability to stay on the roster.
7. Brooks Foster: Out all season due to injury. Jury is still out on him.
If we were to sign Terrell Owens and have Laurent Robinson, Brandon Gibson, Donnie Avery and Mardy Gilyard all healthy and competing and then let Burton, Amendola and Foster battle it out for the sixth spot, I believe we will have a solid corps of recievers to help Bradford and the rest of the offense develop.
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Its kind of crazy by adding one player
one position goes from being a weakness, to a pretty decent strength. I have been saying for awhile that none of the WR"s are #1’s what so ever, BUT they all could make great #2’s or 3’s. I think Avery would be a great number 2, same with Robinson if the attention was off them. LETS DO IT
Sam Bradford
Amendola better make the team,
he was the only reason I watched the last half of the season. He puts the catch before his health and plays with heart that NO OTHER WR on this team has shown. Avery is a overrated by a long shot, can’t run a route to save his hide, and if it wasn’t for his speed would be gone already. The only reason he got 5 TDs is because he ran the wrong route which confused the CB and our QB threw it up for grabs and he got lucky enough to catch the ball. Wake up people and smell the folgers….Robinson is a must if healthy, and Gibson only flashed in one game, but is still a much better option due to his size. But I guess you all liked Avery’s dancing to a TD in a blow out game in which we got it handed to us at home…
I don't know as much as alot of you on here
…..but I do know that amendola deserves a spot on the roster. Lets face it, last year our team was hard to watch no matter how die hard you were but Amendola was a bright spot. His work ethic was absolutely stellar, and his stats last year in return rankings were a bright spot on a dismal team. He has average talent but I think that type of work ethic goes a long way.I take a look at our recieving core and am not as dissappointed as most others people. Robinson showed flashes of real potential last year before his injury. Avery could be very good but he sucks under double coverage. Gilyard is someone I have a wierd instict about and did before the draft. He has a very engaging persona and if you watch tape on him…. he finds a way to make the play. Gibson is a solid #3. I agree that it would be great to get an experienced veteran in the mix but I don’t think we’ll fall apart without one. Just my humble opinion though
I have Amendola 5th
He has pretty good hands and relatively nice routes. Undrafted, like a lot of rostered guys, but was second tier for rookie receptions last year. I think only 5 rooks caught more balls than him? Maybe 6.
I think Danny would have to have a flat out terrible camp and pre- to not make the final active roster. Burton is physically strong but (IMHO) a notch below in every other aspect of the game. Still, they may find more situations where they can use Burton, since Amendola is looking at Gilyard ahead of him. Just depends. Foster = no.
thank you
thanks for achknowledging me, not the best discussion, honestly right now, the only safe bets are gibson, robinson, avery, and gilyard. amendola, burton, mcrae, curry, kent and foster will just have to fight it out
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