I'm obviously in the minority on this one, but I'm just not as impressed with him as most around here.
If it wasn't for him tossing around 5'8" 185lb DB's than his highlight package to me isn't anything special. He's not going to outmuscle guys like that in the NFL and his actual receiving ability, and making everything seem effortless, doesn't make me say "wow" time after time like I did a couple years ago when scouting Kellen Winslow Jr. (bring on the K2 slams)
VD is not a natural pass-catcher....seems to routinely let the ball get into his body rather than catch with his hands, and seems to always literally "look" the ball into his body before making his next move which detracts from his fluidity.
He's a below average blocker (which I know most don't care about around here), so most of his eye popping strength numbers aren't really being utilized properly in his all-around game.
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying he'll be a bust and think he'll be a good player, I just don't see the perennial Pro-Bowl, Hall of Fame, game changer that everyone is touting for him lately.
Good stuff. Thanks.
