Kendall Wright vs the 2013 rookie WR class (1 Viewer)

[EBF]

That's totally fine. I can respect it when people don't agree with where a player went. Maybe you'll be right in the end.

I don't expect anyone to change their minds after one inconclusive season. IMO Wright's rookie year had enough positives to fuel optimism and enough negatives to fuel skepticism. Hence why the people dogging him in this thread are the same people who didn't like him from day one, and vice versa.

 

[ShaHBucks]

That's totally fine. I can respect it when people don't agree with where a player went. Maybe you'll be right in the end. I don't expect anyone to change their minds after one inconclusive season. IMO Wright's rookie year had enough positives to fuel optimism and enough negatives to fuel skepticism. Hence why the people dogging him in this thread are the same people who didn't like him from day one, and vice versa.

I lost interest when he had 15% body fat and benched 4 reps. You can't be dedicated to your craft whit that on your resume. He has RG3 to thank for being drafted that high.

 

[Drop]

I actually didn't like him coming out last season. I was not impressed with him on film, but after watching every NFL game and rewatching the combine my opinion of him changed as I become more honest with myself about what I didn't understand. Initially I was down on his slow 40 time and height, but after seeing him compete it was clear that he is a tough cover because of the way he moves combined with the speed and power with which he plays. I don't think he'll ever be a #1, but he is certainly a good enough player to play well against good defenders because of how hard and quick he plays. He'll have to become Steve Smith to be elite, and I don't see that happening although I can't deny that he is a really solid NFL player. I agree with the notion that he's a better real life player than fantasy player. There are some things that limit his statistical upside, however I can envision him playing well against top defenses because the way he runs routes makes his breaks deceptive and tests the footwork of DBs. He has an instinctive understanding of his balance in relation to the defenders balance, he doesn't let people get squared up on him. His movements are twitchy and quick when they need to be in order to disrupt defensive funnel techniques. He's able to do this because of how low he stays to the ground. You can see his body control skills in the video linked earler in this thread. Watch when he catches the ball how quickly his body leans almost as if he's in the drive phase of a 40. It's subtle, but in many route running situations every step he takes looks like it could be a believable quick hard cut so it's very hard on defenders trying to anticipate his movements and often they are slowed or hesitant which might help explain why he seems to play really fast despite the 40 time. Don't get me wrong, he is fast. I'm talking about the notion coming into the combine last year that he would burn it up. He ran 4.61 in Indy, and 4.41 at his pro day. So he's not a sub 4.4 player, but he was generally viewed as a guy who would be one of the fastest at the combine.

 

[cstu]

That's totally fine. I can respect it when people don't agree with where a player went. Maybe you'll be right in the end. I don't expect anyone to change their minds after one inconclusive season. IMO Wright's rookie year had enough positives to fuel optimism and enough negatives to fuel skepticism. Hence why the people dogging him in this thread are the same people who didn't like him from day one, and vice versa.

I admit I was a doubter, but I also was on Michael Floyd and I've since come around a bit. At least I've seen some flashes of potential with him.

 

[TheLurkerBelow]

I put a lot of stock in what a team asks a player to do, you know, what are their expectations of them based on what they see every day at practice and in the games. Wright gets knocked a bit because of the low yards per catch, but this guy was in there catching multiple balls from game one last season. That's pretty exceptional for a rookie WR. I'm not saying he's more talented and has a higher ceiling than these guys, but Blackmon didn't do that, Floyd didn't do that, and most other rookie WRs don't get asked to do that either.

The fact that he was a key component of the team all season long, right from day one, tells me he has a high probability to have a long and productive NFL career, and contribute to a fantasy roster as well. In the end I'd say he's likely to be a great fantasy WR3, with a chance to be a good fantasy WR2.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

I think his early contributions on the field had as much to do with the Titans having basically nothing behind the oft-injured/troubled Kenny Britt and aging Nate Washington as it did with anything else.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

This deal where NFL Draft Scout is changing the times and etc a year after the fact is a pain in the ###. Wright's credited with a 4.49 now, which is a world different than 4.61.

At 4.49 with everything else the same he's better version of Lance Moore or Antonio Brown. Probably still not worth a first round pick, but could end up being pretty useful with a good QB.

 

[Drop]

So the official NFL.com times are not official?

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

So the official NFL.com times are not official?

Not as I understand it.

 

[EBF]

I think his early contributions on the field had as much to do with the Titans having basically nothing behind the oft-injured/troubled Kenny Britt and aging Nate Washington as it did with anything else.

You still have to give him some credit. The Niners had lots of WR injuries and still never gave Jenkins a look. Others like Quick and Hill did less on teams that could've used a viable threat. I'm not going to predict stardom for Wright, but I don't think it's wise to look at a rookie WR and assume that he's a finished product. Young players have a way of making huge strides from one season to the next. I'd even extend that to guys like Quick and Hill, who I don't own in any leagues. What you saw from them last season might not offer any indication of what they'll be like in a year or two.

As far as Wright is concerned, I'd like to see some target numbers that reflect how often he was targeted in different zones of the field. My sense is that they didn't give him many opportunities to go long, but I don't really know for sure.

 

[Whoosah]

So back to the original topic. If you had top name off the top 5 WRs, rank them with Wright:

Would it be like:

Cordarrelle Patterson

Tavon Austin

Justin Hunter

DeAndre Hopkins

Kendall Wright

Keenan Allen

I am not too knowledgeable of the incoming class, but this could put a gauge on Wright's value in comparison to the rookies.

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

I like Wright better than anyone in the 2013 class. I almost think Wright may end up becoming the best WR in his own 2012 class.

Us dynasty folks have a tendency to over-analyze and look at too many data points when trying to predict future and consistent success for skill players. The first trend I ever recognized back in my early years of FF (mid 90s) was rookie stats. As a rough barometer, I pegged 50/500 or more for rookie WRs as something to keep an eye on. From there, if that rookie WR progressed noticeably over the next 2 seasons, you have a good chance that player will be a WR1 in fantasy. Of course nothing is absolute.

Based on this very basic measure, Wright is worth buying at the right price.

The next most basic but reliable stat is the round drafted probability. We all know there are exceptions to every rule, but there is a strong and direct correlation between round drafted and probability of being a WR1 for FF. Kendall Wright checks off in this measure as well. So far, he's 2/2.

Next is combine and/or pro-day metrics. Wright is in the upper tier in basically all metrics. He's not uber elite in metrics like say a Mike Wallace or Julio Jones, but he's darn close. Sub-7 (second) 3 cone, respectable 20 yard shuttle, 38.5 vert, over 10' broad, 1.53 10 yard dash, 4.43 40...

All I know is that Wright has more things stacked in his favor than not. In fact, aside from QB concerns, he has an extremely high probability of producing as a FF WR1 in the very near future.

 

[cstu]

I like Wright better than anyone in the 2013 class. I almost think Wright may end up becoming the best WR in his own 2012 class. Us dynasty folks have a tendency to over-analyze and look at too many data points when trying to predict future and consistent success for skill players. The first trend I ever recognized back in my early years of FF (mid 90s) was rookie stats. As a rough barometer, I pegged 50/500 or more for rookie WRs as something to keep an eye on. From there, if that rookie WR progressed noticeably over the next 2 seasons, you have a good chance that player will be a WR1 in fantasy. Of course nothing is absolute. Based on this very basic measure, Wright is worth buying at the right price. The next most basic but reliable stat is the round drafted probability. We all know there are exceptions to every rule, but there is a strong and direct correlation between round drafted and probability of being a WR1 for FF. Kendall Wright checks off in this measure as well. So far, he's 2/2. Next is combine and/or pro-day metrics. Wright is in the upper tier in basically all metrics. He's not uber elite in metrics like say a Mike Wallace or Julio Jones, but he's darn close. Sub-7 (second) 3 cone, respectable 20 yard shuttle, 38.5 vert, over 10' broad, 1.53 10 yard dash, 4.43 40... All I know is that Wright has more things stacked in his favor than not. In fact, aside from QB concerns, he has an extremely high probability of producing as a FF WR1 in the very near future.

The same thing could have been written about Mark Clayton and Eddie Royal.

 

[Drop]

How do you explain the careers of Clayton and Royal?

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

Nothing is absolute and I said that in my original post. If you're trying to find players with a 100% probability of success you should take up fortune telling.

 

[Rhythmdoctor]

Let me reiterate that you must use probability to your advantage. You will lose often betting against probability. You won't always win when you side with probability either but you will win more often than not.

In the case of Kendall Wright, he has more going for him than against him. Therefore probability points toward a successful career. There's certainly a chance he bevomes the next Mark Clayton but I wouldn't bet on that.

Nobody can predict the future and that is why the best you can do is play the probability angle.

 

[T.Rex]

To answer your question, I would target him around 1.10-1.12 in this draft.

He's meh to me and given his qb and Britt on the team his upside is limited to a wr3 in fantasy at best.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I think his early contributions on the field had as much to do with the Titans having basically nothing behind the oft-injured/troubled Kenny Britt and aging Nate Washington as it did with anything else.

By definition everyone is "aging" but Washington had just turned 29 before the start of the season so it's hard to imagine he was somehow slowing down much physically.

They drafted the guy in the first round so it would seem they did so with the intention of using him right away.

 

[Kleck]

Kendall Wright, WR

Draft: First round, 20th overall

Snaps/Usage: 578 snaps, 498 at outside wide receiver

Notes: Wright was thought to be the best slot receiver in the draft, but he was used almost exclusively on the outside in his first season. He averaged only 9.8 yards on his 64 receptions, but he averaged 5.2 yards after the catch. He was used on a lot of short passes as his average depth of target was only 6. 5 yards, and 17 of his 64 catches were screens.

source: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/08/rookie-recap-afc-south/2/

ESPN shows Wrights yards after reception average to be a little lower, but he's still amongst some great company.

PLAYER YAC/AVG

Percy Harvin, WR 8.56

Andrew Hawkins, WR 6.59

Cecil Shorts, WR 6.35

T.Y. Hilton, WR 6.32

Josh Gordon, WR 6.08

Randall Cobb, WR 5.78

Julio Jones, WR 5.70

Michael Crabtree, WR 5.47

Demaryius Thomas, WR 5.45

Wes Welker, WR 5.25

Dez Bryant, WR 4.95

Antonio Brown, WR 4.83

Kendall Wright, WR 4.70

Miles Austin, WR 4.62

Vincent Jackson, WR 4.26

Steve Johnson, WR 4.25

Calvin Johnson, WR 4.24

Andre Johnson, WR 4.21

A.J. Green, WR 3.80

Victor Cruz, WR 3.80

Roddy White, WR 3.67

Reggie Wayne, WR 3.08

Brandon Marshall, WR 2.87

 

[Sabertooth]

I think his early contributions on the field had as much to do with the Titans having basically nothing behind the oft-injured/troubled Kenny Britt and aging Nate Washington as it did with anything else.

I didn't get that impression at all during the offseason last year. I think he was drafted to replace the mercurial Britt.

 

[cstu]

Kendall Wright, WR

Draft: First round, 20th overall

Snaps/Usage: 578 snaps, 498 at outside wide receiver

Notes: Wright was thought to be the best slot receiver in the draft, but he was used almost exclusively on the outside in his first season. He averaged only 9.8 yards on his 64 receptions, but he averaged 5.2 yards after the catch. He was used on a lot of short passes as his average depth of target was only 6. 5 yards, and 17 of his 64 catches were screens.

source: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/08/rookie-recap-afc-south/2/

ESPN shows Wrights yards after reception average to be a little lower, but he's still amongst some great company.

PLAYER YAC/AVG

Percy Harvin, WR 8.56 (10.9 YPR)

Andrew Hawkins, WR 6.59 (10.5 YPR)

Kendall Wright, WR 4.70 (9.8 YPR)

I narrowed it down to WR's with less than 11 YPR.

When I watch Wright play he's a lot closer to Hawkins than Harvin. I think his weight of 196 makes him deceiving as a bigger receiver since he had 16% body fat. He's more like 5-10, 180 if he played with a normal amount of body fat (8%) for a WR, which his 4 bench reps backs up.

 

[Drop]

How much faster would his 40 have to be to balance the force = mass x acceleration equation if he was 180?

The thing that I think deserves a closer look is targets/catches and drop rate on catchable balls for Wright. I don't really doubt his ability to get open, but what is the quality of his hands?

 

[EBF]

Kendall Wright, WR

Draft: First round, 20th overall

Snaps/Usage: 578 snaps, 498 at outside wide receiver

Notes: Wright was thought to be the best slot receiver in the draft, but he was used almost exclusively on the outside in his first season. He averaged only 9.8 yards on his 64 receptions, but he averaged 5.2 yards after the catch. He was used on a lot of short passes as his average depth of target was only 6. 5 yards, and 17 of his 64 catches were screens.

source: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/08/rookie-recap-afc-south/2/

ESPN shows Wrights yards after reception average to be a little lower, but he's still amongst some great company.

PLAYER YAC/AVG

Percy Harvin, WR 8.56 (10.9 YPR)

Andrew Hawkins, WR 6.59 (10.5 YPR)

Kendall Wright, WR 4.70 (9.8 YPR)

I narrowed it down to WR's with less than 11 YPR.

When I watch Wright play he's a lot closer to Hawkins than Harvin. I think his weight of 196 makes him deceiving as a bigger receiver since he had 16% body fat. He's more like 5-10, 180 if he played with a normal amount of body fat (8%) for a WR, which his 4 bench reps backs up.

And if he weighed less he would've run faster and jumped higher.

The bench press measures upper body strength. Looking at the bench press isn't really a good way to determine functional football strength for players at the speed positions. Guys like Reggie Bush and Eddie Royal who can bench press a house don't necessarily play strong. Other factors like weight play a big role.

The vertical leap is a pretty good test of lower body strength and Wright hit a high number at the combine with a 38.5" leap. He's also an accomplished track athlete. He was Texas 3A state champion in the triple jump and long jump as a high school junior. Set a meet record in the triple jump with a 50'8.75" leap as a senior. That equates to 15.46 meters, which would've been right on the cusp of the top 10 at the 2012 NCAA outdoor track championships.

If you can long jump 24+ feet and triple jump 50+ feet as a high school kid, you're probably a pretty explosive athlete. Especially if you're only 5'10". Richard Sherman was California state champion in the triple jump as a high school kid with a 50'8". He could only hit 23'8" in the long jump and he's 6'3". Wright didn't run that well at the combine and was probably carrying some bad weight, but the guy has a very springy lower body.

You're taking the pessimist/denial line on every Wright data point, but if you wanted to look for positives, you could say that his problem (carrying too much fat) is easily corrected and that he'll be that much more explosive if his coaches/trainers stay on him and force him to stay fit. It's obvious from his history as an all-state basketball player and elite national level triple jumper that he isn't lacking inherent athletic ability.

 

[beef]

Is there some report that wtights body fat is still 16% or whatever? Kind of doubt he stayed at that during the season.

 

[Bri]

Britt always has something going on with an injury, alleged crime, or some other stuff.

Titans have complimentary players but no star WR when Britt is "busy."

Opportunity-wise, Wright is in an excellent position.

It would be hard to find a rookie with a better opportunity.

Predicting Britt's success or being healthy and available for every game has been difficult to do. First and foremost, they want Britt to be the star, but it's hard to believe Britt's extra stuff isn't frustrating to the team/coach/GM.

All the Titans offseason talk has been about continuing this with complimentary players-productive but no threat to those two. Nate Washington shopped, bring on Kevin Walters. Damian Williams is a fine young backup. Marc Mariani missed last year due to injury as a rook he earned his chance to play WR some with special teams play and preseason catches. Lavelle is fine as a backup. On and on and on with these complimentary types. Those two are the starters and if Britt is busy, Wright's going to be leaned on.

The Titans have not done it well since Dinger (RIP) but they should be able to destroy a D with the deep ball if the D is all over CJ. At times, we've seen it with a deep pass here and there, but not as often or as pretty as when Dinger was there. Wright should have plenty of opportunities to succeed.

64 catches as a rook is nothing to shake a stick at.

 

[bamnation]

In my current rookie draft I grabbed D Hopkins in the 1st, Wheaton in the 2nd and just traded my 3rd rnd rookie pick for K Wright.... some guys have the rookie bug...

 

[Sabertooth]

Britt always has something going on with an injury, alleged crime, or some other stuff.

Titans have complimentary players but no star WR when Britt is "busy."

Opportunity-wise, Wright is in an excellent position.

It would be hard to find a rookie with a better opportunity.

Predicting Britt's success or being healthy and available for every game has been difficult to do. First and foremost, they want Britt to be the star, but it's hard to believe Britt's extra stuff isn't frustrating to the team/coach/GM.

All the Titans offseason talk has been about continuing this with complimentary players-productive but no threat to those two. Nate Washington shopped, bring on Kevin Walters. Damian Williams is a fine young backup. Marc Mariani missed last year due to injury as a rook he earned his chance to play WR some with special teams play and preseason catches. Lavelle is fine as a backup. On and on and on with these complimentary types. Those two are the starters and if Britt is busy, Wright's going to be leaned on.

The Titans have not done it well since Dinger (RIP) but they should be able to destroy a D with the deep ball if the D is all over CJ. At times, we've seen it with a deep pass here and there, but not as often or as pretty as when Dinger was there. Wright should have plenty of opportunities to succeed.

64 catches as a rook is nothing to shake a stick at.

Now it isn't. And I'd expect Wright to catch a similar amount this year. Justin Hunter was brought in to take over for Britt in my opinion and that's what he'll do. As for Britt being the star, well he's been in the league 5 years and he's never caught 64 balls. He's never come close to 1000 yards. He had the one season with 9 touchdowns but that appears to be the outlier. I think his ship is getting ready to sale.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Britt always has something going on with an injury, alleged crime, or some other stuff.

Titans have complimentary players but no star WR when Britt is "busy."

Opportunity-wise, Wright is in an excellent position.

It would be hard to find a rookie with a better opportunity.

Predicting Britt's success or being healthy and available for every game has been difficult to do. First and foremost, they want Britt to be the star, but it's hard to believe Britt's extra stuff isn't frustrating to the team/coach/GM.

All the Titans offseason talk has been about continuing this with complimentary players-productive but no threat to those two. Nate Washington shopped, bring on Kevin Walters. Damian Williams is a fine young backup. Marc Mariani missed last year due to injury as a rook he earned his chance to play WR some with special teams play and preseason catches. Lavelle is fine as a backup. On and on and on with these complimentary types. Those two are the starters and if Britt is busy, Wright's going to be leaned on.

The Titans have not done it well since Dinger (RIP) but they should be able to destroy a D with the deep ball if the D is all over CJ. At times, we've seen it with a deep pass here and there, but not as often or as pretty as when Dinger was there. Wright should have plenty of opportunities to succeed.

64 catches as a rook is nothing to shake a stick at.

Now it isn't. And I'd expect Wright to catch a similar amount this year. Justin Hunter was brought in to take over for Britt in my opinion and that's what he'll do. As for Britt being the star, well he's been in the league 5 years and he's never caught 64 balls. He's never come close to 1000 yards. He had the one season with 9 touchdowns but that appears to be the outlier. I think his ship is getting ready to sale.

Agree on Justin hunter however I want to say that Britt was pretty good as a rookie, managed 9 TD on an offensive challenged team in 2010. In 2011, his 3rd year he was gone for most of the season with a major injury, last year he suffered form poor QB play, no running game, I'm not ready to close th ebook on Britt even if he ends up elsewhere he might still make some waves in the NFL. He really has had 1 year where he want's a rookie, hurt, or coming off an injury. I like Wright and Hunter but I'm not sure either is more "talented" than Britt. Kenny has a lot of baggage though.

 

[Sabertooth]

Britt always has something going on with an injury, alleged crime, or some other stuff.

Titans have complimentary players but no star WR when Britt is "busy."

Opportunity-wise, Wright is in an excellent position.

It would be hard to find a rookie with a better opportunity.

Predicting Britt's success or being healthy and available for every game has been difficult to do. First and foremost, they want Britt to be the star, but it's hard to believe Britt's extra stuff isn't frustrating to the team/coach/GM.

All the Titans offseason talk has been about continuing this with complimentary players-productive but no threat to those two. Nate Washington shopped, bring on Kevin Walters. Damian Williams is a fine young backup. Marc Mariani missed last year due to injury as a rook he earned his chance to play WR some with special teams play and preseason catches. Lavelle is fine as a backup. On and on and on with these complimentary types. Those two are the starters and if Britt is busy, Wright's going to be leaned on.

The Titans have not done it well since Dinger (RIP) but they should be able to destroy a D with the deep ball if the D is all over CJ. At times, we've seen it with a deep pass here and there, but not as often or as pretty as when Dinger was there. Wright should have plenty of opportunities to succeed.

64 catches as a rook is nothing to shake a stick at.

Now it isn't. And I'd expect Wright to catch a similar amount this year. Justin Hunter was brought in to take over for Britt in my opinion and that's what he'll do. As for Britt being the star, well he's been in the league 5 years and he's never caught 64 balls. He's never come close to 1000 yards. He had the one season with 9 touchdowns but that appears to be the outlier. I think his ship is getting ready to sale.

Agree on Justin hunter however I want to say that Britt was pretty good as a rookie, managed 9 TD on an offensive challenged team in 2010. In 2011, his 3rd year he was gone for most of the season with a major injury, last year he suffered form poor QB play, no running game, I'm not ready to close th ebook on Britt even if he ends up elsewhere he might still make some waves in the NFL. He really has had 1 year where he want's a rookie, hurt, or coming off an injury. I like Wright and Hunter but I'm not sure either is more "talented" than Britt. Kenny has a lot of baggage though.

He has talent. But he's an injury prone knuckle head non-producer. I wouldn't pay a first round pick, even in this weak draft class for him in dynasty. No thanks.

 

[az_prof]

I wonder with the signing of Hunter if Wright will be moved to the slot? Will that be good for him? How do people see the targets being distributed this year in TN?

Kendall Wright, WR
Draft: First round, 20th overall
Snaps/Usage: 578 snaps, 498 at outside wide receiver

Notes: Wright was thought to be the best slot receiver in the draft, but he was used almost exclusively on the outside in his first season. He averaged only 9.8 yards on his 64 receptions, but he averaged 5.2 yards after the catch. He was used on a lot of short passes as his average depth of target was only 6. 5 yards, and 17 of his 64 catches were screens.

source: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/08/rookie-recap-afc-south/2/

 

[Sabertooth]

I wonder with the signing of Hunter if Wright will be moved to the slot? Will that be good for him? How do people see the targets being distributed this year in TN?

Kendall Wright, WR

Draft: First round, 20th overall

Snaps/Usage: 578 snaps, 498 at outside wide receiver

Notes: Wright was thought to be the best slot receiver in the draft, but he was used almost exclusively on the outside in his first season. He averaged only 9.8 yards on his 64 receptions, but he averaged 5.2 yards after the catch. He was used on a lot of short passes as his average depth of target was only 6. 5 yards, and 17 of his 64 catches were screens.

source: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/08/rookie-recap-afc-south/2/

I think it is definitely natural to project him there.

 

[Touchdown There]

KW will never be fantasy relevant.

 

[finito]

KW will never be fantasy relevant.

I'm glad that's settled.

 

[moderated]

KW will never be fantasy relevant.

I'm glad that's settled.

Thread can be closed now, No need for further discussion now that Touchdown There has spoken.

 

[Sabertooth]

How about Reuben Randle? Anything to see there?

 

[Abraham]

i don't think Tenn is disappointed at all they took him at pick #20. The Tenn offense was a mess and they relied on him as their main target as a rookie, that in itself is impressive. Some of these WR's people are claiming they would take over him are going to be 4th round or later NFL picks that won't go until the 3rd round of rookie drafts.

It was a need pick by the Titans but it was still a reach. He wasn't a 1st round talent and think he'll go down as a bust given where he was drafted.

it wasn't a need pick at all. They had britt, Washington, Williams and cook. A need pick would have been jones or decastro.

 

[Abraham]

i don't think Tenn is disappointed at all they took him at pick #20. The Tenn offense was a mess and they relied on him as their main target as a rookie, that in itself is impressive. Some of these WR's people are claiming they would take over him are going to be 4th round or later NFL picks that won't go until the 3rd round of rookie drafts.

It was a need pick by the Titans but it was still a reach. He wasn't a 1st round talent and think he'll go down as a bust given where he was drafted.

it wasn't a need pick at all. They had britt, Washington, Williams and cook. A need pick would have been jones or decastro.

 

[Bri]

I wonder with the signing of Hunter if Wright will be moved to the slot? Will that be good for him? How do people see the targets being distributed this year in TN?

Kendall Wright, WR

Draft: First round, 20th overall

Snaps/Usage: 578 snaps, 498 at outside wide receiver

Notes: Wright was thought to be the best slot receiver in the draft, but he was used almost exclusively on the outside in his first season. He averaged only 9.8 yards on his 64 receptions, but he averaged 5.2 yards after the catch. He was used on a lot of short passes as his average depth of target was only 6. 5 yards, and 17 of his 64 catches were screens.

source: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/08/rookie-recap-afc-south/2/

Once you get past the top guys, the Titans have players. Their prob has been lack of a star, not "the others." Damian Williams has been a nice fill-in. As a fan, I'd love to see him be given the slot. In limited time, he's made a lot of tough catches and has an awareness to him. Fisher and Munchak's squad both put him in like "I know you haven't been playing, but go make a big catch."

I don't, he dances too much, but some like Lavelle Hawkins.

Mariani can be a spark plug. His recovery from a gruesome injury has him practicing 5 days a week again so it's promising. Reynaud did well and is there for returns should Mariani not return to top form.

Kevin Walters...I don't know, we'll see.

This is the most talented Titans WR corp in last twenty years IMO.

Munchak, like the fans, was very unhappy with drops last year. There might even be an example made of someone here. What that entails, I don't know, but he was too upset; I'm confident we're going to see something with the WRs this summer.

 

[cstu]

i don't think Tenn is disappointed at all they took him at pick #20. The Tenn offense was a mess and they relied on him as their main target as a rookie, that in itself is impressive. Some of these WR's people are claiming they would take over him are going to be 4th round or later NFL picks that won't go until the 3rd round of rookie drafts.

It was a need pick by the Titans but it was still a reach. He wasn't a 1st round talent and think he'll go down as a bust given where he was drafted.

it wasn't a need pick at all. They had britt, Washington, Williams and cook. A need pick would have been jones or decastro.

Britt had torn his ACL on top of them growing tired of his act. Washington and Williams are ok but they don't strike fear into defenses. Wright was supposed to be that guy but so far he hasn't shown it IMO.

 

[Drop]

Changed his diet, lost weight. Sounds encouraging that he is taking nutrition seriously.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202220/article/kendall-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

 

[cstu]

Changed his diet, lost weight. Sounds encouraging that he is taking nutrition seriously.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202220/article/kendall-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

So he's Markus Wheaton now?

 

[tdmills]

Changed his diet, lost weight. Sounds encouraging that he is taking nutrition seriously.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202220/article/kendall-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

So he's Markus Wheaton now?

Wright isn't as fast as Wheaton

 

[cstu]

Changed his diet, lost weight. Sounds encouraging that he is taking nutrition seriously.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202220/article/kendall-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

So he's Markus Wheaton now?

Wright isn't as fast as Wheaton

I think they're roughly the same - Wheaton ran a 4.40 at the combine at 189 and Wright ran 4.49 at the combine and 4.40 at his pro day at 196. A big difference is Wheaton was able to do 20 reps and Wright only 4.

 

[tdmills]

Changed his diet, lost weight. Sounds encouraging that he is taking nutrition seriously.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202220/article/kendall-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

So he's Markus Wheaton now?

Wright isn't as fast as Wheaton

I think they're roughly the same - Wheaton ran a 4.40 at the combine at 189 and Wright ran 4.49 at the combine and 4.40 at his pro day at 196. A big difference is Wheaton was able to do 20 reps and Wright only 4.

On the field I see it differently, to each their own.

 

[Abraham]

i don't think Tenn is disappointed at all they took him at pick #20. The Tenn offense was a mess and they relied on him as their main target as a rookie, that in itself is impressive. Some of these WR's people are claiming they would take over him are going to be 4th round or later NFL picks that won't go until the 3rd round of rookie drafts.

It was a need pick by the Titans but it was still a reach. He wasn't a 1st round talent and think he'll go down as a bust given where he was drafted.

it wasn't a need pick at all. They had britt, Washington, Williams and cook. A need pick would have been jones or decastro.

Britt had torn his ACL on top of them growing tired of his act. Washington and Williams are ok but they don't strike fear into defenses. Wright was supposed to be that guy but so far he hasn't shown it IMO.

So why is he still on the team?

 

[cstu]

i don't think Tenn is disappointed at all they took him at pick #20. The Tenn offense was a mess and they relied on him as their main target as a rookie, that in itself is impressive. Some of these WR's people are claiming they would take over him are going to be 4th round or later NFL picks that won't go until the 3rd round of rookie drafts.

It was a need pick by the Titans but it was still a reach. He wasn't a 1st round talent and think he'll go down as a bust given where he was drafted.

it wasn't a need pick at all. They had britt, Washington, Williams and cook. A need pick would have been jones or decastro.

Britt had torn his ACL on top of them growing tired of his act. Washington and Williams are ok but they don't strike fear into defenses. Wright was supposed to be that guy but so far he hasn't shown it IMO.

So why is he still on the team?

He's costing them just $2.3M this year.

 

[cstu]

Changed his diet, lost weight. Sounds encouraging that he is taking nutrition seriously.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202220/article/kendall-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

So he's Markus Wheaton now?

Wright isn't as fast as Wheaton

I think they're roughly the same - Wheaton ran a 4.40 at the combine at 189 and Wright ran 4.49 at the combine and 4.40 at his pro day at 196. A big difference is Wheaton was able to do 20 reps and Wright only 4.

On the field I see it differently, to each their own.

Are you talking about what you saw from Wright year or when he was in college with RG3 throwing the ball? IMO if Wheaton had played for Baylor you would have seen him putting up ridiculous numbers too.

 

[tdmills]

Changed his diet, lost weight. Sounds encouraging that he is taking nutrition seriously.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202220/article/kendall-wright-sheds-14-pounds-by-ditching-junk-food

So he's Markus Wheaton now?

Wright isn't as fast as Wheaton

I think they're roughly the same - Wheaton ran a 4.40 at the combine at 189 and Wright ran 4.49 at the combine and 4.40 at his pro day at 196. A big difference is Wheaton was able to do 20 reps and Wright only 4.

On the field I see it differently, to each their own.

Are you talking about what you saw from Wright year or when he was in college with RG3 throwing the ball? IMO if Wheaton had played for Baylor you would have seen him putting up ridiculous numbers too.

Not college stats, just running routes and with the ball in their hands. I think Wheaton is faster than Wright and a better athlete.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

According to the Nashville Tennessean, Kendall Wright caught "everything thrown his way" in the Titans' offseason program.
Per beat writer Jim Wyatt, Wright looked "faster and quicker" after shedding 15 pounds from his rookie playing weight of 201. The Titans hope to make their 2012 first-rounder a focal point of the offense after he caught 64 passes for 626 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie. It might not translate to a dramatic increase in fantasy value with the erratic Jake Locker under center, and Kenny Britt and second-rounder Justin Hunter also fighting for scraps.

Source: Nashville Tennessean

 

[Monsters of the Midway]

I was encouraged by what I saw from Wright last season. I'd be happy with him as my WR4 and at his ADP (WR48) I could get him there