3rd year WRs (1 Viewer)

[Jail]

The 3rd year WR thing isn't as big as it once was because of all the pass happy systems in college, but I think the 3rd year is still a big step for some guys. Last year we still saw Steve Johnson break out.

The 2009 class is truly impressive. Last year 4 from the class had top 20 finishes(PPR) in just their second year: Nicks, Maclin, Harvin, Wallace.

Still plenty of other good players from this class ready to finish in the top 20. My list in order I like them to break into the top 20 this year:

1: Collie-If he is concussion free its a no brainer.

2: Knox-Stable QB situation. Continues to develop skills.

3: Britt-Possible suspension and questionable QB status pushes him here. Otherwise he's at the top of this list.

4: Crabtree-Talent is there, but doesn't seem to have a fire in him to want to be good.

5: B. Tate-Stable QB situation, good opportunity.

6: Mike Thomas-Talking PPR only.

Some other notables:

Julian Edelman-PPR only

Louis Murphy-Longshot, especially if he gets suspended.

Massaquoi-Starter, but just a one trick pony?

Robiskie

J. Dillard/Underwood

Who do you like?

 

[jeremyx13]

You pretty much gave all of the 3rd years to us already but, I especially have to agree with your comments on Collie and Britt. One other I think might really break out in 3rd year is Brian Hartline of Miami. He ended up starting 11 games and put up nice 2nd year numbers (43 615 14.3 1). The lack of touchdowns is a concern, but with Defenses doubling Marshall he is bound to get free more. His main competition is D. Bess so I think he should win the job again this year.

 

[D.J.]

I'm looking at a different bears reciever. I think earl bennett has the chance to catch a lot of passes in a martz offense, plus cutler trusts him

 

[mlball77]

I'm looking at a different bears reciever. I think earl bennett has the chance to catch a lot of passes in a martz offense, plus cutler trusts him

I was optimistic about Bennett originally, but after his 2009 concluded his upside was limited. However, I'm starting to think that if CHI doesn't bring in a vet WR, Bennett could see his role significantly increased in 2011.

 

[Jail]

You pretty much gave all of the 3rd years to us already but, I especially have to agree with your comments on Collie and Britt. One other I think might really break out in 3rd year is Brian Hartline of Miami. He ended up starting 11 games and put up nice 2nd year numbers (43 615 14.3 1). The lack of touchdowns is a concern, but with Defenses doubling Marshall he is bound to get free more. His main competition is D. Bess so I think he should win the job again this year.

Yeah, Hartline is a decent player, but I think E. Gates is an upgrade over Hartline. Bess is going to play in the slot. If Hartline has competition IMO its Gates, not Bess. Either way, Marshall+Bess+run 1st team just makes it seem unlikely any other WR will be that productive in that offense.

 

[Jail]

I'm looking at a different bears reciever. I think earl bennett has the chance to catch a lot of passes in a martz offense, plus cutler trusts him

Yeah, Bennett was an oversight. I definitely prefer Knox. I would probably put him below Thomas on my own rankings.