Aurelius

Simple question that answers it all. Where does our #1, #2 and # 3 WR rank amongst NFL rankings for WR’s? It’s an important question. We run a majority passing offense with one of the best QB’s in the league, and formerly one the better offenses. Extrapolate that out and the answer is simple.

We are down our #1 and #2 receivers, one of whom was Stefon Diggs, a real matchup problem for defenses. Right now we have replaced them with a second round rookie draft pick and Curtis Samuel. As of now, our #1 and #2 WR’s have a grand total of 4 NFL receiving TD’s last season. I think everybody has a right to be concerned as we don’t have any proven downfield scoring threats on the corners to open the field up. I’m not saying Coleman won’t be good in time, or even as a rookie but we have one of the best QB’s in the nfl and without many threats at the wr position; teams are gonna give us a much shorter field for our RB’s TE and slot to work in. I’m still hoping we make a big free agent Hail Mary somewhere along the way but not sure if that’s in the cards.

I remind all that the Patriots won a ton of superbowls, without wide receivers half as good as these. We also have the secret sauce of the two amazing tight ends that we do. Add the 4th leading RB I. The leave and new additions. I think we are gonna be more than fine.

His running is actually really fluid too. Doesn’t run like a lineman.

Plenty of 7th rounders are throwaways, but nice to see an absolute physical specimen that is right now just raw materials. Guy can move like a tight end at 6’7” 300+. Kid ran a 4.79 which is incredible and clocked above 20mph as well. Great type of guy to have on practice squad and develop and see what he can become. Will need strength and a lot to learn but a good gamble to take this late.

Teams are going to have a tough enough time figuring out how to guard Kinkaid and Knox in the middle of the field, with Shakir’s route running in the slot. He will be more than fine on the edge as a WR. Curtis has more than enough speed on the other side. For all intents and purposes, Andre Reed was more of a possession guy across the middle, rather than a speed guy separating on the edge. Lofton was our downfield guy. People are making a bit much abojt his separation but he will more likely do that with his physical ability to pull the ball down ala Tee Higgins who many here were also interested in. Higgins another big, “slow” receiver in same mold.

I just think Beane thinks this draft was weak overall and top heavy. The fact that Beane didn’t have more than 20 or so guys graded first round talent says something. We also drafted heavily thisnyear based on need, production and motor as well as character. There’s a reason for that, which is that we are pretty cap-poor this season and need to fill some big holes with younger, cheaper talent asap. It’s a smart move if you don’t this draft has all the blockbuster guys you’re looking for. Trade down and grab more picks abs fill the roster with competition.

All depends. Frank Gore played forever and maybe still had goal line gas in his tank. This guy seems very similar in the metrics to Gore, especially punishing running style etc. I also wouldn’t underrate him based on his numbers in the SEC alone. Multiple 1000 yard rushing seasons and 21 TD’s in SEC doesn’t happen without this guy having quite a bit of ability. 7 receiving TD’s and only 2 fumbles this season also say something.

Small DT? Aaron Donald is 2 inches shorter and dominated everybody. The size factor doesn’t mean much able smaller DT’s can be every bit as disruptive or moreso if they have speed and power. This kid looks good. I don’t know why we all think we are experts. Everybody else passed on this Franklin guy too. Must be reasons and we have a ton of other needs.

Another guy who did “OK” as a big wr that was clocked even slower than Coleman was Larry Fitzgerald. It seems Keon has exceptional hands and play-on-ball skills which are what the Bills covet. Let’s give him a shot before we write him off. Could end up being a real stud for us.

Then again he’s kinda a lot like Eric Moulds, who was also big and “slow” but ended up being real good.

3 Tight end sets…🤣

Agree, I just think we are trying to get value and highest picks based on our draft board. I don’t mind trading down more as long as whim we covet is still there where we want him.

Won’t be Coleman and Franklin. One of them will be Mitchell imo if we don’t trade out. He’s a #1 wr candidate with size and speed. If we don’t move I thin he’s our next pick but who knows.

This is pretty damn good for us overall.