HOUSE Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) I am interested in your over all grade 1-10. (10 being the best)Sammy Watkins now has more receptions then Joe Cribbs (52) who held the rookie record. Watkins now has 58 I have two gripes, catches EVERYTHING in Practice but appears to give up on game day passes AND an annoying durability problem. Keep in mind, this is a rookie and if this guy continues to improve he will be well worth the drafting price. I give him an overall score of 8 http://www.buffalobi...af-89c49dcf2e09 Edited December 11, 2014 by HOUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 He looks like a young man with all the talent in the world that is learning his business. So far so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I've been hard on the kid for dropping passes and flashes of showing a lack of effort but I think he can be a top 10 receiver within a couple of years and with a good QB he may even be a top 5. I think he needs to add another 10lbs of muscle and he can be similar to a Larry Fitzgerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I am interested in your over all grade 1-10. He now has more receptions then Joe Cribbs (52) who held the rookie record for receptions. Watkins now has 58 I have two gripes, catches EVERYTHING in Practice but appears to give up on game day passes AND an annoying durability problem. Keep in mind, this is a rookie and if this guy continues to improve he will be well worth the drafting price it cost Buffalo.. I give him an overall score of 8 http://www.buffalobi...af-89c49dcf2e09 fabulous. gonna be a great one if they find a QB. If they don't , his numbers will just be average and everyone will blame him and the team for drafting him. Usual deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito1 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I am interested in your over all grade 1-10. He now has more receptions then Joe Cribbs (52) who held the rookie record for receptions. Watkins now has 58 I have two gripes, catches EVERYTHING in Practice but appears to give up on game day passes AND an annoying durability problem. Keep in mind, this is a rookie and if this guy continues to improve he will be well worth the drafting price it cost Buffalo.. I give him an overall score of 8 http://www.buffalobi...af-89c49dcf2e09 I would counter the "annoying" durability problem by indicating that he's actually played tough through the injuries. If he's been out all season then annoying may be the right way to describe, but I think he's tough as hell I also think he's by far the best player on our side of the ball offensively, love his attitude, and with a better qb can look like the AJ Green, Julio Jones, and dez Bryant's of the league. With more experience, if he turns out like those guys I think the price was worth it. Mike Evans is a stud but wouldn't have been there at our original pick. Odell Beckham is better than I thought coming out of college, but I like sammy. With regards to what we gave up, I honestly think nexus years qb class is a dud. Not a fan of Mariotta or Winston, and I think it's a little deeper where someone in the 2nd round could be had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 More like a strong #2, than a true #1. Say that because a true #1 is "open when covered" like a Julio Jones or Dez Bryant. Sammy isn't as tall as those guys, and lacks the leaping ability to make up for it and win jump balls. Of the current crop I see Beckham and maybe Evans becoming true #1's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) More like a strong #2, than a true #1. Say that because a true #1 is "open when covered" like a Julio Jones or Dez Bryant. Sammy isn't as tall as those guys, and lacks the leaping ability to make up for it and win jump balls. Of the current crop I see Beckham and maybe Evans becoming true #1's. Yeah, I keep hearing about height being a requirement for being a #1 WR, explain Antonio Brown or Welker in his hayday. In fact Reggie Wayne, TY Hilton, Emmanuel Sanders etc are all great WR under 6 ft and Watkins is 6'2 Edited December 10, 2014 by Hazed and Amuzed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 A stud for ten years and an All Pro. Given more experience and better QB play he will be at least one of the top5 in the league. I'd give him an 8 now/10 future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 "Gives up on game day passes"?! uh No. In a few years we'll know how the trade-up worked out for us, but until then I love watching the guy more than any other player we have (tied with CJ when he's hot). Next year he'll be even better. If he's not injury prone, he's a pro bowler next season. Even with a sub par qb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I am interested in your over all grade 1-10. He now has more receptions then Joe Cribbs (52) who held the rookie record for receptions. Watkins now has 58 I have two gripes, catches EVERYTHING in Practice but appears to give up on game day passes AND an annoying durability problem. Keep in mind, this is a rookie and if this guy continues to improve he will be well worth the drafting price it cost Buffalo.. I give him an overall score of 8 http://www.buffalobi...af-89c49dcf2e09 The kid has played thru injuries all year, no durability issues. He is the real deal. Has amazing hands, is strong, and runs NFL routes as a rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 More like a strong #2, than a true #1. Say that because a true #1 is "open when covered" like a Julio Jones or Dez Bryant. Sammy isn't as tall as those guys, and lacks the leaping ability to make up for it and win jump balls. Of the current crop I see Beckham and maybe Evans becoming true #1's. Not this. Julio catches everything. Falcons never lose games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Buffalo Wings Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 (edited) "Gives up on game day passes"?! uh No. In a few years we'll know how the trade-up worked out for us, but until then I love watching the guy more than any other player we have (tied with CJ when he's hot). Next year he'll be even better. If he's not injury prone, he's a pro bowler next season. Even with a sub par qb. Uh, I think he's referring to dropped passes & fumbles...uh Edited December 10, 2014 by Hot Buffalo Wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 If he can get/stay healthy, he's going to be an elite WR. He needs to learn how to speak (and when not to speak) to the media, but that's a normal growing pain for someone thrust into the spotlight. He's proven that he's got the physical tools to be special. Now he just needs to prove that he's durable enough to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I'd say right now he's a 7. Could be as high as a 9. We'll see what he develops into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I'm sorry, I don't do impressions. My training is in psychiatry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Has absolutely everything you want in a true #1 WR...except for a QB that's willing to push the ball down the field to him. Zero complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I am interested in your over all grade 1-10. He now has more receptions then Joe Cribbs (52) who held the rookie record for receptions. Watkins now has 58 I have two gripes, catches EVERYTHING in Practice but appears to give up on game day passes AND an annoying durability problem. Keep in mind, this is a rookie and if this guy continues to improve he will be well worth the drafting price it cost Buffalo.. I give him an overall score of 8 http://www.buffalobi...af-89c49dcf2e09 Durability? Gives up on game day? This is the 'signature' catch of his season so far and it puts both of those to shame. Guy with busted ribs completely exposes himself on this play. http://www.nfl.com/v...tips-to-himself Has absolutely everything you want in a true #1 WR...except for a QB that's willing to push the ball down the field to him. Zero complaints. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 More like a strong #2, than a true #1. Say that because a true #1 is "open when covered" like a Julio Jones or Dez Bryant. Sammy isn't as tall as those guys, and lacks the leaping ability to make up for it and win jump balls. Of the current crop I see Beckham and maybe Evans becoming true #1's. Not sure how you make this determination when Sammy has been given approximately zero (perhaps fewer) opportunities to win jump balls by our illustrious QB group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 His hair isn't as long as LaVar Arrington's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 He needs a QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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