3rd Round Rookie Wide Receivers (1 Viewer)

[Trailer Park Hoodlum]

In the 2007 NFL draft there were 8 wide receivers drafted in the 3rd round. In my current dynasty auction all of the wide receivers taken in the first two rounds of the NFL draft have came & went, yet none of the WR's taken in the 3rd round have even been bid on. Seems to me that there is a good chance that at least one or two of these guys could turn into decent NFL WR's, and therefore would make nice sleeper pickups in dynasty leagues now.

What are people's opinions of the following WR's? Who has the best chance of making an immediate impact and who may become a legitimate WR in the next few years?

Round 3 WR's

9 73 Houston Jones, Jacoby WR 6-3 210 Lane

10 74 Baltimore Figurs, Yamon WR 5-11 174 Kansas State

11 75 Atlanta Robinson, Laurent WR 6-1 193 Illinois State

12 76 San Francisco Hill, Jason WR 6-0 210 Washington State

14 78 Green Bay Jones, James WR 6-1 207 San Jose State

15 79 Jacksonville Walker, Mike WR 6-2 209 Central Florida

17 80 Tennessee Williams, Paul WR 6-1 209 Fresno State

36 99 Oakland Higgins, Johnnie Lee WR 5-11 184 Texas-El Paso

 

[jurb26]

Round 3 WR's

9 73 Houston Jones, Jacoby WR 6-3 210 Lane

10 74 Baltimore Figurs, Yamon WR 5-11 174 Kansas State

11 75 Atlanta Robinson, Laurent WR 6-1 193 Illinois State

12 76 San Francisco Hill, Jason WR 6-0 210 Washington State

14 78 Green Bay Jones, James WR 6-1 207 San Jose State

15 79 Jacksonville Walker, Mike WR 6-2 209 Central Florida

17 80 Tennessee Williams, Paul WR 6-1 209 Fresno State

36 99 Oakland Higgins, Johnnie Lee WR 5-11 184 Texas-El Paso

Those are the guys I would target. Williams more so than Hill IMO.

 

[RAPTURE]

My top two of the 3rd round WR's are Laurent Robinson & Jason Hill.

RAPTURE

 

[EBF]

I voted for Laurent Robinson. He's not the flashiest player around, but he has all the physical tools needed to be successful. He's in the Holt/CJ/Wayne mold.

Jason Hill is a decent player, but I'm not sure if he's anything more than a WR2 in the NFL.

Walker, Higgins, and Williams all show flashes. I don't know much about Jacoby Jones and I wasn't overly impressed with what little I saw of James Jones. Figurs is just a return man, IMO.

 

[JohnnyU]

Round 3 WR's

9 73 Houston Jones, Jacoby WR 6-3 210 Lane

10 74 Baltimore Figurs, Yamon WR 5-11 174 Kansas State

11 75 Atlanta Robinson, Laurent WR 6-1 193 Illinois State

12 76 San Francisco Hill, Jason WR 6-0 210 Washington State

14 78 Green Bay Jones, James WR 6-1 207 San Jose State

15 79 Jacksonville Walker, Mike WR 6-2 209 Central Florida

17 80 Tennessee Williams, Paul WR 6-1 209 Fresno State

36 99 Oakland Higgins, Johnnie Lee WR 5-11 184 Texas-El Paso

Those are the guys I would target. Williams more so than Hill IMO.

You mean the guy that would rather play defense (CB)?

 

[phthalatemagic]

Paul Williams and Johnnie Lee Higgins have the most potential IMO. Williams has more obstacles to overcome than anyone else though.

 

[-OZ-]

Round 3 WR's

9 73 Houston Jones, Jacoby WR 6-3 210 Lane

10 74 Baltimore Figurs, Yamon WR 5-11 174 Kansas State

11 75 Atlanta Robinson, Laurent WR 6-1 193 Illinois State

12 76 San Francisco Hill, Jason WR 6-0 210 Washington State

14 78 Green Bay Jones, James WR 6-1 207 San Jose State

15 79 Jacksonville Walker, Mike WR 6-2 209 Central Florida

17 80 Tennessee Williams, Paul WR 6-1 209 Fresno State

36 99 Oakland Higgins, Johnnie Lee WR 5-11 184 Texas-El Paso

Those are the guys I would target. Williams more so than Hill IMO.

You mean the guy that would rather play defense (CB)?

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

 

[JohnnyU]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

 

[jurb26]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

 

[BLOX]

Don't sleep on James Jones people. He's the real deal. Great hands and goes and gets the ball. Naturally catches the ball away from his body. Also has the ability to make a big play after the catch.

Greg Jenning Part 2 (without the injuries hopefully)

 

[JohnnyU]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?

My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

I'm sure a lot of owners wish he was a better route runner and didn't catch the ball with his body.

 

[Ray Pollett]

1 - San Francisco Hill, Jason WR 6-0 210 Washington State

2 - Houston Jones, Jacoby WR 6-3 210 Lane

3 - Walker, Mike WR 6-2 209 Central Florida

4 - Green Bay Jones, James WR 6-1 207 San Jose State

5 - Atlanta Robinson, Laurent WR 6-1 193 Illinois State

This is the Order I have them.

 

[phthalatemagic]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

Not too mention his statement was a pretty liberal use of the information available to everyone, to put it politely.

 

[FunkyPlutos]

I picked Laurent Robinson, but you can't really go wrong with ANY of them! They all have talent, but above all - they all have OPPORTUNITY, which is one of the keys. I really like these guys as having potential to be stars and could see at least three that could become stars. This "second wave" has a ton of "upside!" (I HATE that word.)

 

[Prodigal19]

Personally I am really high on Mike Walker. He was the #1 receiver at central Florida ahead of Brandon Marshall whom already had a very good rookie year and looks like he is going to be a gem.

Walker has decent size and great speed is smart, and runs great routes.

 

[JohnnyU]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

Not too mention his statement was a pretty liberal use of the information available to everyone, to put it politely.

Explain "liberal use of the information". It has been doccumented by scouts that he doesn't run good routes, catches ball with his body, and doesn't release well off the line of scrimmage against agressive defenders. Is that something we should ignore? As far as not wanting to play offense, well, I'm sure that didn't fall out of the sky either. It may not be as concrete as his other shortcommings, but it does add to it.

 

[jurb26]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

Not too mention his statement was a pretty liberal use of the information available to everyone, to put it politely.

Explain "liberal use of the information". It has been doccumented by scouts that he doesn't run good routes, catches ball with his body, and doesn't release well off the line of scrimmage against agressive defenders. Is that something we should ignore? As far as not wanting to play offense, well, I'm sure that didn't fall out of the sky either. It may not be as concrete as his other shortcommings, but it does add to it.

You know, Johnny, the same place you found all that info will also tell you there was a time when Williams didn't even want to play football at all..... yet here he is. In the NFL as a 3rd round draft pick despite all his troubles.

 

[phthalatemagic]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

Not too mention his statement was a pretty liberal use of the information available to everyone, to put it politely.

Explain "liberal use of the information". It has been doccumented by scouts that he doesn't run good routes, catches ball with his body, and doesn't release well off the line of scrimmage against agressive defenders. Is that something we should ignore? As far as not wanting to play offense, well, I'm sure that didn't fall out of the sky either. It may not be as concrete as his other shortcommings, but it does add to it.

You stated flat out Williams would rather play defense. I don't think you can find a quote for that. You can find a quote that suggests he might be torn on positions, or just not interested, but you are taking a leap with the previously linked articles' information if you are using that and coming to the conclusion that he's rather play defense. That's what I mean by liberal use of information.

 

[JohnnyU]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

Not too mention his statement was a pretty liberal use of the information available to everyone, to put it politely.

Explain "liberal use of the information". It has been doccumented by scouts that he doesn't run good routes, catches ball with his body, and doesn't release well off the line of scrimmage against agressive defenders. Is that something we should ignore? As far as not wanting to play offense, well, I'm sure that didn't fall out of the sky either. It may not be as concrete as his other shortcommings, but it does add to it.

You stated flat out Williams would rather play defense. I don't think you can find a quote for that. You can find a quote that suggests he might be torn on positions, or just not interested, but you are taking a leap with the previously linked articles' information if you are using that and coming to the conclusion that he's rather play defense. That's what I mean by liberal use of information.

I'll give you that. No, it's not guaranteed he would rather play defense, but the speculation is strong. Besides, that's not the most important factor anyway. It's his other liabilities that concern me.

 

[JohnnyU]

Haven't' this topic and these comments been covered elsewhere?My answer still echoes Jurb's, just be aware that Williams has some extra risk.

Sure they have, but since Williams is being discussed as better than Hill, it needed to be menioned in this thread as well for those that haven't read the other threads.

Nobody has ever said there are not concerns with Williams. If he had his head and heart in the game while in college (as well as not getting injured) he would more than likely been a 1st round pick, not 3rd. He has that kind of natural ability. Nobody else in the 3rd round does. If you're swinging for a home run, I say take Williams.

Not too mention his statement was a pretty liberal use of the information available to everyone, to put it politely.

Explain "liberal use of the information". It has been doccumented by scouts that he doesn't run good routes, catches ball with his body, and doesn't release well off the line of scrimmage against agressive defenders. Is that something we should ignore? As far as not wanting to play offense, well, I'm sure that didn't fall out of the sky either. It may not be as concrete as his other shortcommings, but it does add to it.

You know, Johnny, the same place you found all that info will also tell you there was a time when Williams didn't even want to play football at all..... yet here he is. In the NFL as a 3rd round draft pick despite all his troubles.

....and I wish him well, especially after suffering the loss of his brother. I think Jason Hill not only has more upside, but less risk. At 23/4, I'm guessing most agree with that.

 

[jurb26]

It's his other liabilities that concern me.

All these guys have liabilities. Thats why they are 3rd rounders, not 1st.

 

[JohnnyU]

It's his other liabilities that concern me.

All these guys have liabilities. Thats why they are 3rd rounders, not 1st.

True, but give me Jason Hill's liabilities over Williams' any day. Of course anything could happen and Williams becomes All-Pro, but I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[-OZ-]

I think Jason Hill not only has more upside, but less risk. At 23/4, I'm guessing most agree with that.

Seems most agree, which is why Hill went in the 1st round in my rookie draft (and early 2nd, it's one of those leagues), while Williams went in the 3rd. Of course, that just means PW is the better value

 

[JohnnyU]

I think Jason Hill not only has more upside, but less risk. At 23/4, I'm guessing most agree with that.

Seems most agree, which is why Hill went in the 1st round in my rookie draft (and early 2nd, it's one of those leagues), while Williams went in the 3rd. Of course, that just means PW is the better value

Hill went 2.04, 2.05, 13.03 (startup dynasty), and 2.08 in my leagues.

 

[ivnabru]

I think Paul Williams easily has the most potential.

As to who I would draft 1st that would be Hill followed by Walker.

Williams has the most potential, and other than Figurs (in non-return yard leagues) the most downside as well imo.

 

[wannabee]

Jason Hill and it is not even close in my mind. I see his potentail as equal to any of the others and is a better WR at this point.

 

[DenverBroncos]

Jason Hill and it is not even close in my mind. I see his potentail as equal to any of the others and is a better WR at this point.

Jason Hill's potential at the very best is to be SF's 4th option but realistically 5th or 6th. He may be the best receiver but he will not have any fantasy relevance for 3 years. SF goes to DJax, VD, Gore, maybe Lelie, Battle, Hill. Hill's upside is so limited that at the very best he could put in a season of 35 rec., 400 yards, 3 TD's.

 

[StuntRock]

Jason Hill and it is not even close in my mind. I see his potentail as equal to any of the others and is a better WR at this point.

Jason Hill's potential at the very best is to be SF's 4th option but realistically 5th or 6th. He may be the best receiver but he will not have any fantasy relevance for 3 years. SF goes to DJax, VD, Gore, maybe Lelie, Battle, Hill. Hill's upside is so limited that at the very best he could put in a season of 35 rec., 400 yards, 3 TD's.

You really think that Ashely Lelie will hold off Hill?

 

[wannabee]

Jason Hill and it is not even close in my mind. I see his potentail as equal to any of the others and is a better WR at this point.

Jason Hill's potential at the very best is to be SF's 4th option but realistically 5th or 6th. He may be the best receiver but he will not have any fantasy relevance for 3 years. SF goes to DJax, VD, Gore, maybe Lelie, Battle, Hill. Hill's upside is so limited that at the very best he could put in a season of 35 rec., 400 yards, 3 TD's.

Let's just say we agree to disagree. Have you ever seen Hill play? How about Ahsley Lelie since his one good season in Denver? I understand you are a Bronco fan. Cool. As a Bronco fan you must understand how poorly Lelie looked in 2005 in Denver. How was that huge 42 catch, 700+ yd, 1 TD year in 2005? How about that huge season Lelie had in Atlanta last year? So, think Lelie is better than Hill? How about Battle? You see him play last year??

I cannot imagine someone who has seen each of these WRs play have such an opinion. Will DJax be the WR when healthy? Sure. Will Hill probably be WR3 most of 2007? Sure. But, he does have a bright future in the NFL.

On Hill, did you know that other than his freshman season where he caught ZERO passes, he averaged one TD per game played for his college career?

ETA: here are the stats for lelie: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/LeliAs00.htm

 

[phthalatemagic]

Jason Hill and it is not even close in my mind. I see his potentail as equal to any of the others and is a better WR at this point.

Jason Hill's potential at the very best is to be SF's 4th option but realistically 5th or 6th. He may be the best receiver but he will not have any fantasy relevance for 3 years. SF goes to DJax, VD, Gore, maybe Lelie, Battle, Hill. Hill's upside is so limited that at the very best he could put in a season of 35 rec., 400 yards, 3 TD's.

Let's just say we agree to disagree. Have you ever seen Hill play? How about Ahsley Lelie since his one good season in Denver? I understand you are a Bronco fan. Cool. As a Bronco fan you must understand how poorly Lelie looked in 2005 in Denver. How was that huge 42 catch, 700+ yd, 1 TD year in 2005? How about that huge season Lelie had in Atlanta last year? So, think Lelie is better than Hill? How about Battle? You see him play last year??

I cannot imagine someone who has seen each of these WRs play have such an opinion. Will DJax be the WR when healthy? Sure. Will Hill probably be WR3 most of 2007? Sure. But, he does have a bright future in the NFL.

On Hill, did you know that other than his freshman season where he caught ZERO passes, he averaged one TD per game played for his college career?

ETA: here are the stats for lelie: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/LeliAs00.htm

I haven't been here long, but I always liked your thoughts. That was until you pulled the "have you seen X play?" card. Sorry man. (I'm sure you don't care what I think)Anyway, I don't know if Hill is competing with Battle, is he? I thought he was competing with Jackson for that particular position. I also thought Battle played fantastic at the end of last year.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

I think it's unfair to judge Lelie from his stint in ATL.

There has not been a relevent WR in ATL for quite a few years.

I truely think this is a make it or break it year for Lelie,

and I think the situation in SF fits his game much better than ATL.

I'll probably catch a lot of heat for this but

I would not at all be surprised if Lelie wins the starting job

along side of DJax and excels in SF.

 

[wannabee]

Jason Hill and it is not even close in my mind. I see his potentail as equal to any of the others and is a better WR at this point.

Jason Hill's potential at the very best is to be SF's 4th option but realistically 5th or 6th. He may be the best receiver but he will not have any fantasy relevance for 3 years. SF goes to DJax, VD, Gore, maybe Lelie, Battle, Hill. Hill's upside is so limited that at the very best he could put in a season of 35 rec., 400 yards, 3 TD's.

Let's just say we agree to disagree. Have you ever seen Hill play? How about Ahsley Lelie since his one good season in Denver? I understand you are a Bronco fan. Cool. As a Bronco fan you must understand how poorly Lelie looked in 2005 in Denver. How was that huge 42 catch, 700+ yd, 1 TD year in 2005? How about that huge season Lelie had in Atlanta last year? So, think Lelie is better than Hill? How about Battle? You see him play last year??

I cannot imagine someone who has seen each of these WRs play have such an opinion. Will DJax be the WR when healthy? Sure. Will Hill probably be WR3 most of 2007? Sure. But, he does have a bright future in the NFL.

On Hill, did you know that other than his freshman season where he caught ZERO passes, he averaged one TD per game played for his college career?

ETA: here are the stats for lelie: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/LeliAs00.htm

I haven't been here long, but I always liked your thoughts. That was until you pulled the "have you seen X play?" card. Sorry man. (I'm sure you don't care what I think)Anyway, I don't know if Hill is competing with Battle, is he? I thought he was competing with Jackson for that particular position. I also thought Battle played fantastic at the end of last year.

I am sorry you took it that way. But, to say that Ashley Lelie is a starting caliber WR over Battel or Hill is crazy. Go re-read the post above. If you think Battle is the WR2, cool. My beef is that no way is Lelie the starter over Hill and Battle. We can all disagree about rookies, but throwing out Ashley Lelie as a NFL WR2 seems crazy .... that is not even mentioning that Lelie has been hurt and missed all camp.

If you think Lelie is better than Battle and Hill, that is your choice. But, to take a WR who has had two seasons since his 1k season and they both have stunk. Lelie is a deep threat, sure, but saying that he is better than Battle and Hill seems like a fishing trip.

Yes, the 49ers would like Lelie to be the WR2 with battle in the slot, but it is hard for me to think that anyone who has seen these WRs play would come to that conclusion. BTW, I am not a PAC10 homer, but I do think the rookie could be special.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Lots of tools in this thread for some reason....

 

[identikit]

Jason Hill and it is not even close in my mind. I see his potentail as equal to any of the others and is a better WR at this point.

Jason Hill's potential at the very best is to be SF's 4th option but realistically 5th or 6th. He may be the best receiver but he will not have any fantasy relevance for 3 years. SF goes to DJax, VD, Gore, maybe Lelie, Battle, Hill. Hill's upside is so limited that at the very best he could put in a season of 35 rec., 400 yards, 3 TD's.

Let's just say we agree to disagree. Have you ever seen Hill play? How about Ahsley Lelie since his one good season in Denver? I understand you are a Bronco fan. Cool. As a Bronco fan you must understand how poorly Lelie looked in 2005 in Denver. How was that huge 42 catch, 700+ yd, 1 TD year in 2005? How about that huge season Lelie had in Atlanta last year? So, think Lelie is better than Hill? How about Battle? You see him play last year??

I cannot imagine someone who has seen each of these WRs play have such an opinion. Will DJax be the WR when healthy? Sure. Will Hill probably be WR3 most of 2007? Sure. But, he does have a bright future in the NFL.

On Hill, did you know that other than his freshman season where he caught ZERO passes, he averaged one TD per game played for his college career?

ETA: here are the stats for lelie: http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/LeliAs00.htm

I haven't been here long, but I always liked your thoughts. That was until you pulled the "have you seen X play?" card. Sorry man. (I'm sure you don't care what I think)Anyway, I don't know if Hill is competing with Battle, is he? I thought he was competing with Jackson for that particular position. I also thought Battle played fantastic at the end of last year.

I am sorry you took it that way. But, to say that Ashley Lelie is a starting caliber WR over Battel or Hill is crazy. Go re-read the post above. If you think Battle is the WR2, cool. My beef is that no way is Lelie the starter over Hill and Battle. We can all disagree about rookies, but throwing out Ashley Lelie as a NFL WR2 seems crazy .... that is not even mentioning that Lelie has been hurt and missed all camp.

If you think Lelie is better than Battle and Hill, that is your choice. But, to take a WR who has had two seasons since his 1k season and they both have stunk. Lelie is a deep threat, sure, but saying that he is better than Battle and Hill seems like a fishing trip.

Yes, the 49ers would like Lelie to be the WR2 with battle in the slot, but it is hard for me to think that anyone who has seen these WRs play would come to that conclusion. BTW, I am not a PAC10 homer, but I do think the rookie could be special.

Also, the "have you seen X play?" card is definitely dealable, especially when a poster seems to be reading off the depth chart and adds no specifics other than that to support his statements.

Id

 

[rzrback77]

Lots of tools in this thread for some reason....

Are you talkin' to me? I also went with Jason Hill, but I might a have a touch of group think on this one since I have read so many positive things about Mr. Hill.

 

[wannabee]

Lots of tools in this thread for some reason....

Are you talkin' to me? I also went with Jason Hill, but I might a have a touch of group think on this one since I have read so many positive things about Mr. Hill.

I do think there could be a couple or three of these WRs that pan out, it is too early to know for sure. I am positive most would agree to that. So, I also think it is way too early to criticize these rookie WRs. It will probably take 2-3 years to know how this poll will play out.

 

[phthalatemagic]

to say that Ashley Lelie is a starting caliber WR over Battel or Hill is crazy. Go re-read the post above. If you think Battle is the WR2, cool. My beef is that no way is Lelie the starter over Hill and Battle. We can all disagree about rookies, but throwing out Ashley Lelie as a NFL WR2 seems crazy .... that is not even mentioning that Lelie has been hurt and missed all camp.If you think Lelie is better than Battle and Hill, that is your choice. But, to take a WR who has had two seasons since his 1k season and they both have stunk. Lelie is a deep threat, sure, but saying that he is better than Battle and Hill seems like a fishing trip. Yes, the 49ers would like Lelie to be the WR2 with battle in the slot, but it is hard for me to think that anyone who has seen these WRs play would come to that conclusion. BTW, I am not a PAC10 homer, but I do think the rookie could be special.

Thanks for setting me straight.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

to say that Ashley Lelie is a starting caliber WR over Battel or Hill is crazy. Go re-read the post above. If you think Battle is the WR2, cool. My beef is that no way is Lelie the starter over Hill and Battle. We can all disagree about rookies, but throwing out Ashley Lelie as a NFL WR2 seems crazy .... that is not even mentioning that Lelie has been hurt and missed all camp.If you think Lelie is better than Battle and Hill, that is your choice. But, to take a WR who has had two seasons since his 1k season and they both have stunk. Lelie is a deep threat, sure, but saying that he is better than Battle and Hill seems like a fishing trip. Yes, the 49ers would like Lelie to be the WR2 with battle in the slot, but it is hard for me to think that anyone who has seen these WRs play would come to that conclusion. BTW, I am not a PAC10 homer, but I do think the rookie could be special.

Thanks for setting me straight.

 

[KellysHeroes]

Hill seems to be the chioce... I think he has the best opp in front of him.

 

[lions327]

Hill may or may not be good. He definitely has a lot of upside, he is fast and he looks pretty good running routes in the limited times I saw him. He is a bit raw, but to say he doesn't have upside is crazy.

Lelie runs poor routes, has bad hands, is mentally soft and has never been consistent in his entire career. Battle is better than Lelie.

I'd MUCH rather take my chances with Hill.

Lelie does run a mean fly route though.