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

[corta765]

I don't need him to be a #1 WR. I need him to be a solid #2 option. With teams running 3 WR sets all the time I want to him to be one of those 3 which he seems to be doing as the deep threat. Zay seems to have found his way as a slot guy so we just need a big guy to run the ladder outside like KB was suppose to have done.

[Doc]

33 minutes ago, Bangarang said:

His size helps but it doesn’t really matter when determining if someone can be a #1 WR.

 

I'd say that size is important for a #1 WR  Most of them have it.  Foster's speed is a given, which is why I didn't mention it.  And his hands have shown to be much improved.  Again if he works hard enough to get better, anything is possible.

[Royale with Cheese]

54 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said:

 

I agree and he’s the guy I think we end up with.  Should be a great pick around the area I expect is to draft.  And he just officially declared for draft.  

 

I'm thinking the Bills will pick between 10-15 and that should be a good spot for him.

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[DCOrange]

2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

Right now, I like N'Keal Harry from ASU.  He's big and the biggest thing about him...his deep threat ability.  Also makes a ton of contested catches.

I think he can step in and be an instant #1.  

 

 

 

I like Harry a lot, but I don't think he should be expected to be the #1 right away, or at least not in the traditional sense. Traditionally, when you talk about a #1 WR, you're referring to the split end or X receiver (aka the guy that lines up on the line of scrimmage and fights press coverage). I don't think Harry is ready to do that in the NFL at the moment; maybe he improves in the offseason and adds that to his arsenal. He certainly has the physical tools to be that guy. But right now, I think he's a flanker/Z guy; he's not really great at fighting press coverage right now but he's a massive threat when he's lined up off the LOS. I think guys like DK Metcalf, Collin Johnson, and Deebo Samuel are more ready for the role of being the X receiver right now.

[njbuff]

Julio Jones is "allegedly" very unhappy in Atlanta.

 

The Pegula's should keep a seat on the jet warm for him.

 

Number one WR problem solved.

 

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[C.Biscuit97]

2 hours ago, Doc said:

 

I'd say that size is important for a #1 WR  Most of them have it.  Foster's speed is a given, which is why I didn't mention it.  And his hands have shown to be much improved.  Again if he works hard enough to get better, anything is possible.

I mean nothing is impossible but the guy had the best coaching possible at the best program in the country.  He just isn’t consistent enough.

[Kelly the Dog]

3 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

I mean nothing is impossible but the guy had the best coaching possible at the best program in the country.  He just isn’t consistent enough.

Maybe. But it's inarguable that he is here because one of those coaches at Alabama thought he was good enough for the NFL. 

[Doc]

1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said:

I mean nothing is impossible but the guy had the best coaching possible at the best program in the country.  He just isn’t consistent enough.

 

He also had injury issues.  With his size and speed and what appear to be improved hands, it's up to him how good he wants to be.  And the fact that he was the only WR to stay over the bye week to work with Allen tells me he has the desire.

[26CornerBlitz]

[HappyDays]

7 hours ago, Kelly the Dog said:

Really good player. I have seen most every game of his. He would be a nice #1 pick and WR. He's got good game speed for a huge guy. 

 

Yep I was all about Marquise Brown but Foster looks to be developing nicely, so the biggest thing this team needs is a tough catcher with length who can win jump balls. No question Harry can be that guy.

 

Here's a good draft profile:

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/11/26/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-nkeal-harry/

[Kelly the Dog]

3 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

Yep I was all about Marquise Brown but Foster looks to be developing nicely, so the biggest thing this team needs is a tough catcher with length who can win jump balls. No question Harry can be that guy.

 

Here's a good draft profile:

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/11/26/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-nkeal-harry/

Yeah that's pretty accurate. He's amazingly nimble and quick at times. You also never see a guy with his size as the PR sometimes, and he's really good. Had a ridiculous 90 yard PR TD earlier this year. 

[Doc]

What about the UB WR?

[Bing Bong]

NOOOOOOO draft and sign receivers and see how he looks when he's not the only pass catcher on the team that belongs in the NFL. He's our #1 now but that's because we got receivers that shouldn't even be #5 emergency depth guys.

 

We'll know a lot more about Foster when he has real receivers with him. Until then good god we can't just Pat ourselves in the back and act like we just found ourselves an All-Pro WR and consider that position settled. It's the worst unit in the league.

Edited November 27, 2018 by PetermanThrew5Picks

[Richard Noggin]

12 hours ago, MarkyMannn said:

Is my math off or are we talking a 3 minute mile?  Yes I know he didn't run a mile

Right. That's how amazing world-class milers are. They're SUStaining speeds I cannot even ATtain...

[longtimebillsfan]

Hole is very inexperienced,  but he show a lot of poise.   Maybe in time.

[26CornerBlitz]

1 hour ago, longtimebillsfan said:

Hole is very inexperienced,  but he show a lot of poise.   Maybe in time.

 

Did you change the subject to a discussion about virgins? 

[longtimebillsfan]

29 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

Did you change the subject to a discussion about virgins? 

Lol.  I believe I was attempting to type he is.  I am not the greatest at typing on my phone. 

[Freddie's Dead]

I'll say this.  I was a huge detractor of Robert Foster due to his preseason play, but his recent play has me thinking that he might have the goods.  Let's see what happens.

[NewEraBills]

I think you keep Foster and Jones then you have to build from there.  You certainly need to bring in another guy.  But please don't pay Funchess 11 mil a year.  Please don't do this.

[QuoteTheRaven83]

Legit question.

 

In 2014, did anyone here think Adam Thielen could ever develop into a number 1 WR? If you say yes, you're a dam liar 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 27, 2018 by QuoteTheRaven83

[Chicken Boo]

1 hour ago, NewEraBills said:

But please don't pay Funchess 11 mil a year.  Please don't do this.

 

My nightmare...and your figure is low.

[hemma]

He keeps making catches like he has the last couple of weeks and the question won't even need to be asked.

He has come a loooong way since Preseason.

[H2o]

Miles Boykin from Notre Dame. Good route runner, catches basically everything, and he's 6'4" 225lbs. He's what they hoped Benjamin could be for us right now. He can also be had on day 2 of the draft. 

 

On topic though, Foster is really surprising me right now. If he gets the nuances of the game down and continues to work at his craft then he's gonna be a weapon in this league for a long time. 

Edited November 27, 2018 by H2o

[TPS]

He's Peerless Price. Now we need E. Moulds.  Someone like Sammy....

[snamsnoops]

I was disappointed with Foster early on. I mean he was getting open, but the drops and poor tracking was bad...... He has come a long way quickly. I just hope it continues. We could really use the help obviously and it will help Allen's development having more WR who can gain separation.

[Mikie2times]

We need a consistent deep threat. I hope he can become that. Taylor and Sammy in 2015 was really the last time we had it. 

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Doc]

5 hours ago, QuoteTheRaven83 said:

Legit question.

 

In 2014, did anyone here think Adam Thielen could ever develop into a number 1 WR? If you say yes, you're a dam liar

 

Same with Antonio Brown in 2012.

[NewEraBills]

5 hours ago, Chicken Boo said:

 

My nightmare...and your figure is low.

 

Ohhh I'm just posting what I heard is the starting price.  Technically I should have said 11 mil + per year.

[Doc]

With a 6'2" and 196# frame and 4.3 speed, what appear to be improved tracking ability and hands, and a desire to get better, there's no reason to think he couldn't be a #1 WR.  I'd still draft one just to give Josh more weapons though.

[NoSaint]

On 11/26/2018 at 7:54 PM, HappyDays said:

 

Yep I was all about Marquise Brown but Foster looks to be developing nicely, so the biggest thing this team needs is a tough catcher with length who can win jump balls. No question Harry can be that guy.

 

Here's a good draft profile:

https://thedraftnetwork.com/2018/11/26/2019-nfl-draft-player-profile-nkeal-harry/

 

You absolutely don’t plan your receiving Corp around foster hanging onto 3-4 catches in a row.... you take the best player available and Foster gets to slowly develop as a spot player hopefully. 

[The Now Moment]

7 hours ago, Freddie's Dead said:

I'll say this.  I was a huge detractor of Robert Foster due to his preseason play, but his recent play has me thinking that he might have the goods.  Let's see what happens.

Can't look at preseason play for any rookie to be a good indicator about their play.  They need time to develop and acclimate themselves to the NFL.

[NoSaint]

2 minutes ago, Doc said:

With a 6'2" and 196# frame and 4.3 speed, what appear to be improved tracking ability and hands, and a desire to get better, there's no reason to think he couldn't be a #1 WR.  I'd still draft one just to give Josh more weapons though.

 

He certainly could someday become a player - but a month on the practice squad didn’t make him a different guy than he has been the previous 4.5 years. Your best shot is to ease him in with packages and limited pressure as a 4-5 guy next year and hope he grows into a 2-3 the year after.

 

We still need to add two guys around zay that should be considered starting caliber immediately. Foster can’t be 1 ACL injury to a starter at camp away from being an every down player all season.

[Doc]

3 minutes ago, NoSaint said:

He certainly could someday become a player - but a month on the practice squad didn’t make him a different guy than he has been the previous 4.5 years. Your best shot is to ease him in with packages and limited pressure as a 4-5 guy next year and hope he grows into a 2-3 the year after.

 

We still need to add two guys around zay that should be considered starting caliber immediately. Foster can’t be 1 ACL injury to a starter at camp away from being an every down player all season.

 

Sorry, wasn't suggesting it would happen over the off-season necessarily.

[NoSaint]

5 minutes ago, Buffalo30 said:

Can't look at preseason play for any rookie to be a good indicator about their play.  They need time to develop and acclimate themselves to the NFL.

 

Its who he was in college too though.

 

Unless you show me that he got a new set of contacts with an updated prescription or something - he’s just inconsistent. He dropped a few then he caught a few. It wasn’t like he was going to drop everything all season.

[The Now Moment]

Foster looks to be improving.  Shouldn't be considered a number one at this point.  He should get full playing time now.  He looks like a great stretch the field candidate moving into next season and with Allen's arm, one might conclude that they will become best friends soon.  With a progressing Zay Jones in the slot, we could be looking at two good targets moving forward.  I'd be looking for a tough number 1 and an athletic receiving tight end for Allen.  I'd like to see what Daboll can do next year.  He's shown some things with his play calling in the last two weeks with his use of Mckenzie.

[NoSaint]

1 minute ago, Doc said:

 

Sorry, wasn't suggesting it would happen over the off-season necessarily.

 

I get it but if we only add 1 starter with zay... we are stuck with he and deonte as 3 and 4? And that’s assuming the starter we add actually works out (rookies don’t always)

 

Not adding multiple guys is how you end up where we are today and potentially forcing him into an every down role.

[The Now Moment]

2 minutes ago, NoSaint said:

 

Its who he was in college too though.

 

Unless you show me that he got a new set of contacts with an updated prescription or something - he’s just inconsistent. He dropped a few then he caught a few. It wasn’t like he was going to drop everything all season.

Many players are inconsistent early in their career and develop out of it.  It happens all the time.  Is he there yet, no obviously not but he just got called up and started playing.  

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

I want to see him have a 6+ catch game here soon. The yards are great but a real good WR needs more then 2 or 3 catches in a game. It’s great when those catches go for over 40 yards each, but I want to see Foster with catches on every drive. Not one a half.