Best WR (to enter the NFL) in the last 10 years (1 Viewer)

[fridayfrenzy]

Your question is confusing.

Are you looking for our highest rated WRs to come out in the past 10 years, or the best NFL WRs who have come out the past 10 years?

Not sure how Calvin Johnson can be on anyone's list if you are looking for the best NFL WRs who have come out in the past 10 years. With only two years under his belt, players like Holt, Boldin, Fitz, AJ, Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne have him beat. Then WRs like Braylon Edwards, Brandon Marshall, Greg Jennings, Housh could arguably be put ahead of Calvin Johnson as well.

 

[offdee]

Your question is confusing.

Are you looking for our highest rated WRs to come out in the past 10 years, or the best NFL WRs who have come out the past 10 years?

Not sure how Calvin Johnson can be on anyone's list if you are looking for the best NFL WRs who have come out in the past 10 years. With only two years under his belt, players like Holt, Boldin, Fitz, AJ, Chad Johnson, Steve Smith, Reggie Wayne have him beat. Then WRs like Braylon Edwards, Brandon Marshall, Greg Jennings, Housh could arguably be put ahead of Calvin Johnson as well.

Earlier post by me...--------------------

This thread is confusing.

The OP didn't state it correctly, but believe what he's asking is who were the best WR's in the last 10 years in terms of their NFL potential coming out of college. Basically, if you lumped all of the WR's coming out of college from the last 10 years and put them into the same NFL draft how would the order shake out?

My opinion:

1) Calvin Johnson

2) Larry Fitzgerald

3) Michael Crabtree

4) Andre Johnson

5) Braylon Edwards

6) Charles Rogers

7) Torry Holt

8) Roy Williams

 

[jurb26]

Coming out of school, these are the guys that looked the best at that moment in time IMO:

1. Larry Fitzgerald

2. Andre Johnson

3. Calvin Johnson

4. Roy Williams

5. Peter Warrick

Close: Torry Holt, Charles Rogers and Braylon Edwards

 

[switz]

Limiting your ranking to 5 WRs, what would your ranking be?

FitzCJABryantMarshallBoldinAJBraylonI'm basing this on pure physical skills, not necessarily production to this pointI don't think Wayne is all that amazing of a WR outside of Indy

 

[thatguy]

However, this question reeks of "Who is the best WR besides Randy Moss?" with this 10 year rule thing.

The answer is Calvin.

Not yet.

If we're mixing a combination of past performance with anticipated future performance, I'd say the answer presently is Andre Johnson.

Fitz: 25 years old, 76 games played, 426 rec., 5975 yards, 46 TDsAJ: 27 years old, 86 games played, 486 rec., 6379 yards, 33 TDsI think the answer to your question is Fitz, not AJ... that's not to say it's not close, but his production is very close to AJ's already in receptions and yards, and he has a huge edge in TD's despite having played for one less season, in ten fewer games, and being 2 years younger.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

The OP pretty much botched the question here it would seem. He referenced JohnnyU, who was talking about the best PROSPECT to come out in the last 10 years in the other thread. But the way he's worded (and explained) the question here is to ask who the best NFL WR of the last 10 years is.

Not the same thing...

 

[Mr Capicollo]

However, this question reeks of "Who is the best WR besides Randy Moss?" with this 10 year rule thing.

The answer is Calvin.

Not yet.

If we're mixing a combination of past performance with anticipated future performance, I'd say the answer presently is Andre Johnson.

Fitz: 25 years old, 76 games played, 426 rec., 5975 yards, 46 TDsAJ: 27 years old, 86 games played, 486 rec., 6379 yards, 33 TDsI think the answer to your question is Fitz, not AJ... that's not to say it's not close, but his production is very close to AJ's already in receptions and yards, and he has a huge edge in TD's despite having played for one less season, in ten fewer games, and being 2 years younger.

I agree they're close (and both are awesome), but the tie-breaker for me in favor of AJ is explosiveness. He's more capable of breaking a big play than is Fitz. I view Fitz as more of a possession WR in the Cris Carter mold than is AJ.

 

[ultramattman]

I'm not sure he'd be in my top 5, but I'm rather surprised at just how little mention Chad Johnson is getting in this topic. He's coming off a cruddy season but 5 straight years of 1200 yards happens less often than you think.

1. Holt

2. Fitz

3. AJ

4. Wayne

5. Smith

That would be my list but CJ is a very narrow 6th with Wayne and Smith, and definitely ahead of someone like Boldin or Plax.

 

[noneother]

The OP pretty much botched the question here it would seem. He referenced JohnnyU, who was talking about the best PROSPECT to come out in the last 10 years in the other thread. But the way he's worded (and explained) the question here is to ask who the best NFL WR of the last 10 years is.Not the same thing...

Looks like I pretty much did. Sorry.Looking for opinions on "BEST WR prospects" in last 10 years. Another list would be "best performing wr in 10yrs" which Mr Yudkin delivered.

 

[thatguy]

However, this question reeks of "Who is the best WR besides Randy Moss?" with this 10 year rule thing.

The answer is Calvin.

Not yet.

If we're mixing a combination of past performance with anticipated future performance, I'd say the answer presently is Andre Johnson.

Fitz: 25 years old, 76 games played, 426 rec., 5975 yards, 46 TDsAJ: 27 years old, 86 games played, 486 rec., 6379 yards, 33 TDsI think the answer to your question is Fitz, not AJ... that's not to say it's not close, but his production is very close to AJ's already in receptions and yards, and he has a huge edge in TD's despite having played for one less season, in ten fewer games, and being 2 years younger.

I agree they're close (and both are awesome), but the tie-breaker for me in favor of AJ is explosiveness. He's more capable of breaking a big play than is Fitz. I view Fitz as more of a possession WR in the Cris Carter mold than is AJ.

I agree AJ is more explosive - he definitely has the edge in speed and ability to stretch the field vertically. However, I think Fitz's otherworldly hands and ability to attack the ball more than close the gap. Which is not to say that AJ does not have great hands and ball skills as well, but Fitz is on a whole other level.In any case, they're probably the two most talented WR's in football right now (other than Moss), so it's kind of like splitting hairs. For my money, I guess I just prefer Fitz.

 

[Pots]

1. Calvin Johnson

2. Larry Fitzgerald

3. Andre Johnson

4. Torry Holt

5. Steve Smith

I like this list with Ocho a close 6th. After another year or two Colston and Marshall may be considered.

You realize that this makes no sense considering who you put #1, right?

 

[TwinTurbo]

1. Holt

2. Boldin

3. Fitz

4. AJ

5a. Steve Smith

5b. Chad Johnson

Calvin Johnson may end up being the best out of all of them, but he's got a lot more to prove. And before this season Chad Johnson was all-world. He led the AFC in receiving yards for 4 consecutive seasons which I don't think anyone else has ever done. It's also funny to think that Ocho Cinco and Steve Smith were teammates on the JuCo football team at Santa Monica College back in the day. Isaac Bruce attended there as well.

 

[DropKick]

I don't think any of them have the overall package of skills that Calvin does.

Yes, Calvin has an impressive package... err... so I've heard.ETA: Calvin, Holt, Fitz, Boldin, AJ

 

[massraider]

The OP pretty much botched the question here it would seem. He referenced JohnnyU, who was talking about the best PROSPECT to come out in the last 10 years in the other thread. But the way he's worded (and explained) the question here is to ask who the best NFL WR of the last 10 years is.Not the same thing...

Looks like I pretty much did. Sorry.Looking for opinions on "BEST WR prospects" in last 10 years. Another list would be "best performing wr in 10yrs" which Mr Yudkin delivered.

1. Calvin. Talked about as best prospect ever. He is without a doubt, the top prospect----coming out of college.2. Andre Johnson--I just remember too many people questioning Fitz' speed. I think people forget what kind of freak Andre was coming out of college.3. Fitzi think those three are head and shoulders above every other kid, pre-draft.

 

[-OZ-]

The OP pretty much botched the question here it would seem. He referenced JohnnyU, who was talking about the best PROSPECT to come out in the last 10 years in the other thread. But the way he's worded (and explained) the question here is to ask who the best NFL WR of the last 10 years is.Not the same thing...

Looks like I pretty much did. Sorry.Looking for opinions on "BEST WR prospects" in last 10 years. Another list would be "best performing wr in 10yrs" which Mr Yudkin delivered.

1. Calvin. Talked about as best prospect ever. He is without a doubt, the top prospect----coming out of college.2. Andre Johnson--I just remember too many people questioning Fitz' speed. I think people forget what kind of freak Andre was coming out of college.3. Fitzi think those three are head and shoulders above every other kid, pre-draft.

And yet the Lions drafted Rogers, and I don't recall too many people saying they went wrong at the time.

 

[chris1969]

If I had my choice tomorrow....

CJ

Fitz

AJ

Boldin

Wayne

BE

Everybody else...

 

[massraider]

The OP pretty much botched the question here it would seem. He referenced JohnnyU, who was talking about the best PROSPECT to come out in the last 10 years in the other thread. But the way he's worded (and explained) the question here is to ask who the best NFL WR of the last 10 years is.Not the same thing...

Looks like I pretty much did. Sorry.Looking for opinions on "BEST WR prospects" in last 10 years. Another list would be "best performing wr in 10yrs" which Mr Yudkin delivered.

1. Calvin. Talked about as best prospect ever. He is without a doubt, the top prospect----coming out of college.2. Andre Johnson--I just remember too many people questioning Fitz' speed. I think people forget what kind of freak Andre was coming out of college.3. Fitzi think those three are head and shoulders above every other kid, pre-draft.

And yet the Lions drafted Rogers, and I don't recall too many people saying they went wrong at the time.

I thought about him, but the character questions were there. But purely football, I think he was in this mix as well, sure.

 

[ninerfanatic492000]

wow, Bowe gets no credit for having very similar numbers(a few more receptions and yards but less TD) with about the same level at QB over the last 2years as Calvin.

 

[trader jake]

Coming out of college these were the most "talented" and ready to dominate the NFL IMO:

1) Calvin Johnson

2) Larry Fitzgerald

3) Roy Williams

4) Torry Holt

5) Koren Robinson

Next 5: Andre Johnson, Charles Rogers, Braylon Edwards, Peter Warrick, and Lee Evans

 

[Tanner9919]

Moss came out in 1998 so he's out of the 10 year window. Four guys stick out to me. Depends on the criteria. Holt is clearly #1 based on what he has actually accomplished. Calvin is #1 in terms of pure talent and potential. I wouldn't argue a case for AJ or LF either. Calvin JohnsonAndre JohnsonLarry FitzgeraldTorry HoltOther names to consider after this are A. Boldin, S. Smith, and P. Burress off the top of my head. I view R Wayne more of a product of playing with Manning than I do a great WR. That may not be fair though.

Can we include Crabtree? Colston. Brandon Marshall. Ginn ( who knows , might become a top guy before its all said and done). Welker?I'd say Ward, but he came into the league in 1998..

 

[massraider]

wow, Bowe gets no credit for having very similar numbers(a few more receptions and yards but less TD) with about the same level at QB over the last 2years as Calvin.

The original poster was asking which WRs were rated highest coming out of college, not what they've done since they were here.Bowe was rated highly, but not the prospect some of these other names were.

 

[-OZ-]

Moss came out in 1998 so he's out of the 10 year window.

Four guys stick out to me. Depends on the criteria. Holt is clearly #1 based on what he has actually accomplished. Calvin is #1 in terms of pure talent and potential. I wouldn't argue a case for AJ or LF either.

Calvin Johnson

Andre Johnson

Larry Fitzgerald

Torry Holt

Other names to consider after this are A. Boldin, S. Smith, and P. Burress off the top of my head.

I view R Wayne more of a product of playing with Manning than I do a great WR. That may not be fair though.

Can we include Crabtree? Colston. Brandon Marshall. Ginn ( who knows , might become a top guy before its all said and done). Welker?

I'd say Ward, but he came into the league in 1998..

The undrafted Wes? Nice player, but I'm fairly sure he doesn't apply to this thread.

 

[ratbast]

no particular order

Calvin Johnson

Larry Fitzgerald

Torry Holt

Andre Johnson,

Charles Rogers

Braylon Edwards

Peter Warrick

Fitz and Warrick may have lacked top end speed but they were perceived to make up for that in other facets of the game.

I think there's a break and then:

Roy Williams

David Terrel

Koren Robinson

Donte Stallworth

 

[rock753]

Are we talking best as a measure of performance or best as far as hyped/thought of as a prospect when they were coming out of college? If we are talking about what they were perceived as coming out of college then I think the top 3 are Calvin Johnson, Fitzgerald and then maybe Crabtree. After that you might actually have a guy like Charles Rogers.

David Terrel

 

[Tau837]

20071-2 Calvin Johnson Lions Georgia Tech 1-9 Ted Ginn Jr. Dolphins Ohio State20051-3 Braylon Edwards Browns Michigan 1-7 Troy Williamson Vikings South Carolina 1-10 Mike Williams Lions USC 20041-3 Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals Pittsburgh 1-7 Roy Williams Lions Texas 1-9 Reggie Williams Jaguars Washington 20031-2 Charles Rogers Lions Michigan State 1-3 Andre Johnson Texans Miami (FL) 20011-8 David Terrell Bears Michigan 1-9 Koren Robinson Seahawks North Carolina State 20001-4 Peter Warrick Bengals Florida State 1-8 Plaxico Burress Steelers Michigan State 1-10 Travis Taylor Ravens Florida 19991-6 Torry Holt Rams North Carolina State 1-8 David Boston Cardinals Ohio State

Given that the OP has clarified that he is asking for the top prospects, it seems reasonable to think they have to be among the top 10 picks taken in the draft. Those players are listed above. And if you pare it down further and just look at the top 3 picks, you get:Calvin JohnsonEdwardsFitzRogersAndre JohnsonI think that's a reasonable group to call the top 5 prospects that entered the NFL within the past 10 years. I realize it is imperfect, since the top 3 teams in some drafts didn't need WRs, and thus a top talent may have fallen farther... but these 5 players were all very highly graded.

 

[FFCardsFan]

Larry Fitzgerald hands down.

The people that do not pick him to be first on their list obviously haven't seen him play. He makes amazing catch week after week. It really doesnt matter if he is single covered or doubled, he will come down with the ball regardless. And while I am a big Cardinal fan, I do not find myself being a homer here. He has bailed out Warner so many times this year.

But thats all part of not being noticed because of the lack of exposure that the Cardinals get. If more people saw him play and get to see him week in and week out then I honestly do not think people would disagree with me, but until then, I understand.

 

[UnknownCoach]

1. A Boldin

2. A Johnson

3. S Smith

4. Chad Johnson

5. T Holt

In fairness to Calvin, he hasnt been in the league long enough to have a resume like these other guys. Fitzgerald and others are compareable to Chad and Holt IMO but my top 3 are IMO a step above the rest.

 

[FlapJacks]

1. Calvin Johnson2. Larry Fitzgerald3. Andre Johnson4. Torry Holt5. Steve Smith

great list

 

[doubletrouble]

1. Calvin Johnson2. Larry Fitzgerald3. Andre Johnson4. Torry Holt5. Steve Smith

great list

How can you include steve smith into this list? nobody heard of him coming out of Utah and he was a KR?he is surely not top 5 prospect coming out of college.....