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I agree with you for the most part but its not as if violence had been removed from the league. You're just more likely to get 15 yards for plastering some little guy now then you were a few years ago. And it only takes one big shot.
I wouldn't consider there to be any "injury concerns" with Austin, but anyone out there who thinks his size doesn't raise the "risk" of injury above the average (6'0, ~190) WR or your proto-build WRs (6'3, 220) isn't being realistic.
Yeah, I hate prospects that average over 7YPC, have 4.26 speed and quicks to go with it.
Interesting comparisons because for all this talk of a weak class, I think its better than even money that the top 3-4 Wrs from this class outperform the top 3-4 sophomores this year.Yeah, I hate prospects that average over 7YPC, have 4.26 speed and quicks to go with it.
As opposed to Blackmon, Floyd, Wright? The only one even in Austin's league is Blackmon talent-wise.
Blackmon is going to dominate Austin in FF scoring for the next few years.Interesting comparisons because for all this talk of a weak class, I think its better than even money that the top 3-4 Wrs from this class outperform the top 3-4 sophomores this year.Yeah, I hate prospects that average over 7YPC, have 4.26 speed and quicks to go with it.
As opposed to Blackmon, Floyd, Wright? The only one even in Austin's league is Blackmon talent-wise.
If Austin is used much in the rushing game, and I'm talking like maybe 400 yards in a season, I doubt that very much.Blackmon is going to dominate Austin in FF scoring for the next few years.Interesting comparisons because for all this talk of a weak class, I think its better than even money that the top 3-4 Wrs from this class outperform the top 3-4 sophomores this year.Yeah, I hate prospects that average over 7YPC, have 4.26 speed and quicks to go with it.
As opposed to Blackmon, Floyd, Wright? The only one even in Austin's league is Blackmon talent-wise.
Why?...Because his supporters say he's the future of the game?.....
Isn't this a given for every single rookie, ever?LarryAllen said:
Because he's a slot-receiver like Wes Welker that you can also line-up at Wide Receiver. Have you watched his highlights? He gobbles up yards in space and is very agile.meyerj31 said:
How can you be certain that Austin's old/new teamate Stedman Bailey isn't the replacement for Amendola - he's more in the Amendola/slot mold. IMO, Bailey is a prototypical slot receiver with great hands and a solid route runner. While not as flashy as Austin, he is a play maker in his own right and was a solid redzone option for WVU too.
The Bears are what we thought they were. They're what we thought they were. We played them in preseason — who the hell takes a third game of the preseason like it's bull####? Bull####!
What's that have to do with the price of tea in China?
Goodell says not so fast.Blackmon is going to dominate Austin in FF scoring for the next few years.Interesting comparisons because for all this talk of a weak class, I think its better than even money that the top 3-4 Wrs from this class outperform the top 3-4 sophomores this year.Yeah, I hate prospects that average over 7YPC, have 4.26 speed and quicks to go with it.
As opposed to Blackmon, Floyd, Wright? The only one even in Austin's league is Blackmon talent-wise.
I starting to think a lot of us will look back at the end of the season and wonder how we didn't see it coming.
I can't tell if this thread is a giant level or if you guys are being serious.ConnSKINS26 said:
He also had headache issues that hindered his season. Harvin is great but doesn't posses tavons open field moves. He also didn't much rb snaps due to Peterson. I can't see Richardson, pead keeping tavon off the field.You clearly are wait till they do it, at that point your too late.
So in other words, if Dante Hall were a completely different player.
Tavon Austin ran a faster 40 than Percy Harvin or DeSean Jackson. Harvin is bigger and stronger, but not even close to Austin in terms of agility and how quick he is. Percy Harvin also took/takes more shots and straight up tackles than Austin.
Not completely... but if the "Human Joystick" were a better football player, and a much better receiver, and slightly more talented. I just see extremely high possibilities for Tavon in a PPR league and off the charts in return yardage leagues.
If you think Austin has the best moves in this class, I suggest reading my article.
I kind of agree with this, though I would point out Amendola did perfectly well in St. Louis, and I think Austin is significantly more talented than him. Also, I think Bradford is actually a decent situation - not perfect by any stretch, but good enough to excel.
that article played a role in me taking Patterson over Austin in my rookie draft. Great stuff there.
Why is it that Austin automatically is pegged into the Amendola role? Stedman Bailey is a much more complete receiver and perfect for that role. Austin may see time in the slot but a bona fide slot receiver he is not.
Austin is more talented than Amendola, but I think Amendola is very overrated. He had two huge games last year(15/11 receptions each, both over 100 yards), then had only 1 other game at 7 or more receptions(7 actually) and only 1 other game at 70 yards or more(70 actually). That's very inconsistent production out of 11 games.
Bradford had rookie season on par with some of the greats fo the game. Then he lost his OC, had no QB coach, got a new coaching staff entirely and on top of that, the best WR's he's thrown to is Amendola and Danario Alexander.
Bradford had a 76.5 QB rating and 5.95 YPA, i'm sorry that's not good. Just because he threw the ball 590 times and some good things happened doesn't=great.
You need to go compare those numbers to the guys that started at QB their rookie season like Peyton and Aikman. Guys thrown to the wolves as a rookie. He is right there with them. He lost his OC, never has had an Irvin or Harrison to throw to.tdmills said:
I don't think comparing that long ago is fair. Lets look at recent rookie QBs, Bradford had 76.5 QB rating and 5.95 YPA.
And how many of those guys had a worse supporting staff than Bradford? You're talking about guys throwing to Reggie Wayne, Steve Smith, and AJ Green. Three of those guys are major running threats giving more one on one coverage to their WR's.
Please go back and read what I said
