Do you think Robert Foster can develop to into a #1 receiver?

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

4 hours ago, BBills88 said:

They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years.

 

What are your thoughts?

 

Based on what I’ve seen he’s a solid #2 ? 

[Alphadawg7]

Just now, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

 

Based on what I’ve seen he’s a solid #2 ? 

 

Well played sir

[LSHMEAB]

I don't think ROBERT FOSTER believes he can develop into a #1 receiver.

 

He provides much needed speed to a pedestrian WR core, so he has some value. He's going to have to complete a few plays in order to stick in the league.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

3 minutes ago, LSHMEAB said:

I don't think ROBERT FOSTER believes he can develop into a #1 receiver.

 

He provides much needed speed to a pedestrian WR core, so he has some value. He's going to have to complete a few plays in order to stick in the league.

 

A good point that I happen to agree with.  I think a lot of the mistakes stem from him not being mentally ready...not necessarily from his lack of talent.  That said, however, nothing breeds confidence like success.  

[Aussie Joe]

Maybe that Alabama fan that posts on here might be able to give us some insight into this guy’s ability?

[Kirby Jackson]

2 hours ago, prissythecat said:

 

 

Peterman isn't a viable starting option?    Didn't some folks in other threads say he has received a raw deal and just needs another shot? ?

Yep, I read it all here 

[billsfan_34]

Nope- guy doesnt do the most important thing- catch!

[YoloinOhio]

1 hour ago, mannc said:

I’m amazed at the snark generated by the OP. Of course it’s not likely Foster develops into a WR1, but to my eyes, he does some things other receivers on this team can’t do.  He beat his man badly on two deep balls on Sunday.  On the first one, Allen underthrew him by about 15 yards.  The second one was perfectly thrown and dropped.  Just the threat of the deep ball is worth a lot to an offense.  And guess what folks: players can get better with time and experience.  Goodwin is just one example and there is every reason to think Foster could too.

The odds are very low that a UDFA becomes a #1. The most important aspects of being an nfl WR are route running and hands. So far all he has displayed is speed. A guy like Michael Thomas who runs about a 4.6 is a #1 WR. This guy’s ceiling is marquise Goodwin or John brown, both of whom were drafted in the 3rd. Neither are a #1. 

 

Any snark from me is more about the #1 WR comment based on what we have seen and know about him. Not that he can never be an ok complementary guy. 

Edited September 25, 2018 by YoloinOhio

[Bruce_Stools]

5 hours ago, SoCal Deek said:

Are you guys describing Benjamin or Foster? I’m confused.

Can we please finally knock it off with these kind of jokes?!?

 

Read the title, it’s a Kelvin Benja.......Robert Foster thread!!

 

LOL

[wppete]

Not a chance.

[Ol Dirty B]

People complain about the off season on this board. They just had a great win and the threads I'm seeing are

 

"John Murphy, underrated or overrated?"

 

Some crap about Fitz

 

And can Robert foster be a number 1.

 

If this is September bring me back !@#$ing April. At least I'm looking forward to good weather.

 

No Robert foster won't be a number 1. He's not good. Pretty simple.

[LABILLBACKER]

6 hours ago, No Place To Hyde said:

No. My thoughts are...he can't catch a football. Maybe he can switch to corner.

Those with hands are destined to be wr's.  Those that don't are db's. Robert (don't call me Woods) Foster has probably been dropping balls since pop warner.

[Spiderweb]

7 hours ago, SouthNYfan said:

 

That would require him being able to track a football... Which he can't do.

 

 

Can't catch.

Can't track the football.

Those are the two most important skills for a wr.

There is a third mandatory skill, getting separation.

[SouthNYfan]

24 minutes ago, Spiderweb said:

There is a third mandatory skill, getting separation.

 

Tracking and catching are more important.

Separation is based on the QB and wr.

Megatron, Dez, Fitzgerald are not big separation guys, and instead are jump ball types.

I would say that separation is very nice, but not as necessary as tracking and catching.

[Lurker]

3 hours ago, Aussie Joe said:

Maybe that Alabama fan that posts on here might be able to give us some insight into this guy’s ability?

 

Sorry.   He's not here today because he's sewing Foster's gold jacket for Canton....

[mjd1001]

I wont' say it is impossible...but it is pretty darn close to impossible.  In todays NFL, I want to term a #1 receive someone you can rely on for at least 70 catches, 900 yards and 5+ TDs EVERY year, with the potential for 90 catches, over 1000 yards and close to 10tds in a well run offense.  I don't see him, or anyone else on this roster...with that potential right now.

[Chandler#81]

No. He has shown nothing other than running fast. Couldn’t even start in college. I like the idea of DB but otherwise we’re wasting our time with his decoy hands.

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

It's more likely than not that he will.

[frostbitmic]

5 hours ago, Ol Dirty B said:

People complain about the off season on this board. They just had a great win and the threads I'm seeing are

 

"John Murphy, underrated or overrated?"

 

Some crap about Fitz

 

And can Robert foster be a number 1.

 

If this is September bring me back !@#$ing April. At least I'm looking forward to good weather.

 

No Robert foster won't be a number 1. He's not good. Pretty simple.

Bob's mom is going to kick your ass.

[Prickly Pete]

11 hours ago, BBills88 said:

They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years.

 

What are your thoughts?

 

 

He blows.

[Helpmenow]

Not a chance

[Kelly the Dog]

10 hours ago, mabden said:

He is the new Mark Duper. 

Did you mean to say Mark Duplass?

8 hours ago, whatdrought said:

At this point I’d be content with him turning into anything more than a deep decoy. 

 

He made a great play to save the pick, and then he made a terrible play to drop a 50 yarder. Call it a wash.

The DB actually dropped it before he made the good play but it was a good move and try by him, seeing it was going to likely be picked.

[billsredneck1]

5 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said:

Those with hands are destined to be wr's.  Those that don't are db's. Robert (don't call me Woods) Foster has probably been dropping balls since pop warner.

i'm not going any further... foster is gonna make some huge plays for us in the future....i can't wait. just needs confidence.

[3rdand12]

12 hours ago, SouthNYfan said:

 

That would require him being able to track a football... Which he can't do.

 

 

Can't catch.

Can't track the football.

Those are the two most important skills for a wr.

nope

 speed are the two most important things for WR.

 ya can't teach speed.

 : )

Seriously folks. The Kid could take to some good Coaching and a QB who can get it over the defender. There isn't a number one on this Team right now !
could he become one.
Magic eight ball says "try again later "

Odds say. "not likely "

 sure hoping for him though.

 As Jim Nantz said and Tony Romo countered ," on any Sunday "

Seems to hold true for last weekend. so ya never know  ... :  )

[T master]

As long as he can learn how to catch the ball when it's thrown to him he should be able to be a #1 because he can get open but if he continues to drop balls when they hit him in the hands & chest that could be a problem !! 

 

I do like him BUT just saying !! 

[Augie]

He needs to learn to CATCH before he’s a qualified NFL WR. He’s a looooooong way from being a #1. But I hope he grows some hands! Who knows what the upside is? 

[stevewin]

Don't think he'll be a number one, but I certainly think he can develop into someone who can stretch defenses.  Do people forget deep balls bouncing off Beebe's hands?  I used to call him "The Deep Threat That Couldn't Catch The Long Ball"

[3rdand12]

21 minutes ago, stevewin said:

Don't think he'll be a number one, but I certainly think he can develop into someone who can stretch defenses.  Do people forget deep balls bouncing off Beebe's hands?  I used to call him "The Deep Threat That Couldn't Catch The Long Ball"

if he earns a roster spot fairly and squarely and then become a solid contributor i would be delighted.

 The young receivers might well grow with Allen. might suck at contract time. but good problem to have , as they say.
consider how he came into the League etc , be nice story for him to carve a  solid spot out on the 53 this year

[TheBrownBear]

His upside might be Donald Jones.

[SouthNYfan]

56 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said:

nope

 speed are the two most important things for WR.

 ya can't teach speed.

 : )

Seriously folks. The Kid could take to some good Coaching and a QB who can get it over the defender. There isn't a number one on this Team right now !
could he become one.
Magic eight ball says "try again later "

Odds say. "not likely "

 sure hoping for him though.

 As Jim Nantz said and Tony Romo countered ," on any Sunday "

Seems to hold true for last weekend. so ya never know  ... :  )

 

Tracking/catching are the most important.

You can be a great WR and not be insanely fast.

You can also be insanely fast, but not a great WR.

You CANNOT be a great WR if you cannot track/catch the ball.

 

The greatest WRs in NFL history range from 4.3-4.7 (which is a pretty big difference actually in regards to what the NFL considers speed)

Guess what they ALL have in common?
THEY CAN CATCH THE FLIPPING FOOTBALL.

They didn't have to be "coached" in terms of "learning to catch".

[3rdand12]

23 hours ago, SouthNYfan said:

 

Tracking/catching are the most important.

You can be a great WR and not be insanely fast.

You can also be insanely fast, but not a great WR.

You CANNOT be a great WR if you cannot track/catch the ball.

 

The greatest WRs in NFL history range from 4.3-4.7 (which is a pretty big difference actually in regards to what the NFL considers speed)

Guess what they ALL have in common?
THEY CAN CATCH THE FLIPPING FOOTBALL.

They didn't have to be "coached" in terms of "learning to catch".

yes they did. They all do.
Natural talent takes you only so far.

 But i see your point as well. By the time  they hit the NFL they should have  firm grasp on catching the ball.

see what i did there ?
 But i think the learning and skill development never ends. its their craft as they say these days. Coaching and film study helps. Thats why the NFL has WR s Coaches i guess.

 : )

[billrooter]

On 9/25/2018 at 7:13 AM, BBills88 said:

They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years.

 

What are your thoughts?

I don't, but I know of someone on here that probably does ?

[ctk232]

On 9/25/2018 at 4:13 AM, BBills88 said:

They are allowing their young players to develop through live experience, with that being said would it be possible the staff is trying to allow Robert Foster to get the necessary experience to become the number 1 receiver? It happened for a few players throughout the years.

 

What are your thoughts?

Potential sure, will he? Current opinion is doubtful.

 

To be honest, based upon current performance, our top receivers are Andre and Ray Ray, imho...

[vincec]

On 9/25/2018 at 7:14 AM, No Place To Hyde said:

No. My thoughts are...he can't catch a football. Maybe he can switch to corner.

But besides that he's got #1 WR written all over him.

[Formerly Allan in MD]

NO

[1st Ammendment NoMas]

On 9/25/2018 at 8:17 PM, TheBrownBear said:

His upside might be Donald Jones.

 

Holmes is our Donald Jones, Foster will be a Quinn Early if he's lucky.

 

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

The gloves alone can almost catch the ball nowadays. You have to be pretty bad to not be able to catch in today’s game.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

Maybe?

[NoSaint]

On 9/26/2018 at 7:21 PM, 3rdand12 said:

yes they did. They all do.
Natural talent takes you only so far.

 But i see your point as well. By the time  they hit the NFL they should have  firm grasp on catching the ball.

see what i did there ?
 But i think the learning and skill development never ends. its their craft as they say these days. Coaching and film study helps. Thats why the NFL has WR s Coaches i guess.

 : )

 

At this point you almost have to wonder if there’s something like a vision issue, ala our corner that had to have eye surgery. 

 

Odds are with this number of career reps and decent coaching even in college it’s not a matter of learning such an incrediblely basic skill for his position. 

[Sky Diver]

On 9/25/2018 at 10:18 AM, Teddy KGB said:

 

Good luck with that.     He rode the pine in college for a reason.  

 

He made 3 key catches in the National Championship game.