Which rookie WR will make the biggest impact this year? (1 Viewer)

[Jeff Haseley]

There has been at least one rookie WR in each of the last three years that has reached 900 yards receiving or more. Which rookie WR in this year's class will make the biggest impact in 2009?

900+ yard rookie WRs in each of the last three years

2008

980 Eddie Royal, DEN

912 DeSean Jackson, PHI

2007

995 Dwayne Bowe, KC

2006

1038 Marques Colston, NO

 

[cdwood]

By biggest impact I took it to mean something other than most yards. I voted for Percy Harvin, I don't think he'll get the most yards but that his versatility will force opposing defences to look at where he is lined up and make changes to their formations, which could give Adrian Peterson a better chance at making big plays.

So far Crabtree is getting the most votes. Even if I had made my vote based on yards, I wouldn't have picked him. I don't think the QB situation in SF allows Crabtree to get the most yards of any rookie WR. Last season, no SF WR got 900 yards, Bruce had 835 yards and Bryant Johnson had 546.

I think Jeremy Maclin might be the WR with the most yards, he's on a team that likes to pass the ball a lot in Philly. I think Maclin could be in the starting lineup sooner rather than later, and DeSean Jackson managed to get over 900 yards last season as a rookie.

Christopher

 

[Zoomanji]

If you go back farther historically, the WR with the greatest impact won't be the obvious one or the highest drafted ones

 

[awesomeness]

Crabtree or Nicks imo.

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

By biggest impact I took it to mean something other than most yards. I voted for Percy Harvin, I don't think he'll get the most yards but that his versatility will force opposing defences to look at where he is lined up and make changes to their formations, which could give Adrian Peterson a better chance at making big plays.So far Crabtree is getting the most votes. Even if I had made my vote based on yards, I wouldn't have picked him. I don't think the QB situation in SF allows Crabtree to get the most yards of any rookie WR. Last season, no SF WR got 900 yards, Bruce had 835 yards and Bryant Johnson had 546.I think Jeremy Maclin might be the WR with the most yards, he's on a team that likes to pass the ball a lot in Philly. I think Maclin could be in the starting lineup sooner rather than later, and DeSean Jackson managed to get over 900 yards last season as a rookie.Christopher

Regarding San Fran's offense: they through for 3700+ yards last year, so there is opportunity there. I kinow they want to run more, but teams can't always do what they want. San Fran will need to pass.Bruce lead the team in receiving by default. Johnson was a bust and no other WR was good enough or healthy enough to succeed. It's hard to say that Crabtree can't exceed what a 35/36 year old Bruce did last year. Crabtree is no lock for 900+ yards, but it's certainly achievable. Regarding Philly: Unless Maclin plays out of his mind of Philly goes for 4500 passing yards, I just don't think it is likely he gets 900+ yards. He is a rookie coming onto a team with a good 2nd year WR in Jackson and a quality vet in Curtis, plus a QB that is more than happy to spread the ball around. I just don't see Maclin getting the targets needed to exceed 900 yards. Frankly, it wouldn't surprise me a bit to see the three of them all underperform fantasy expectations, something like all three of them getting 600-900 yards and 3-6 TDs. We'll see how it works out.

 

[jurb26]

Brian Robiske is about as NFL "ready" as rookie WRs come IMO. He gets my vote.

 

[FUBAR]

I'm not sure which, but my bet is on a WR out of the Big XII.

 

[TaxMan]

By biggest impact I took it to mean something other than most yards. I voted for Percy Harvin, I don't think he'll get the most yards but that his versatility will force opposing defences to look at where he is lined up and make changes to their formations, which could give Adrian Peterson a better chance at making big plays.So far Crabtree is getting the most votes. Even if I had made my vote based on yards, I wouldn't have picked him. I don't think the QB situation in SF allows Crabtree to get the most yards of any rookie WR. Last season, no SF WR got 900 yards, Bruce had 835 yards and Bryant Johnson had 546.I think Jeremy Maclin might be the WR with the most yards, he's on a team that likes to pass the ball a lot in Philly. I think Maclin could be in the starting lineup sooner rather than later, and DeSean Jackson managed to get over 900 yards last season as a rookie.Christopher

Regarding San Fran's offense: they through for 3700+ yards last year, so there is opportunity there. I kinow they want to run more, but teams can't always do what they want. San Fran will need to pass.Bruce lead the team in receiving by default. Johnson was a bust and no other WR was good enough or healthy enough to succeed. It's hard to say that Crabtree can't exceed what a 35/36 year old Bruce did last year. Crabtree is no lock for 900+ yards, but it's certainly achievable. Regarding Philly: Unless Maclin plays out of his mind of Philly goes for 4500 passing yards, I just don't think it is likely he gets 900+ yards. He is a rookie coming onto a team with a good 2nd year WR in Jackson and a quality vet in Curtis, plus a QB that is more than happy to spread the ball around. I just don't see Maclin getting the targets needed to exceed 900 yards. Frankly, it wouldn't surprise me a bit to see the three of them all underperform fantasy expectations, something like all three of them getting 600-900 yards and 3-6 TDs. We'll see how it works out.

Niners have the look of being a WRBC again this year, just like last year with Crabtree/Morgan/Bruce/Brandon Jones.. So it is possible Niners dont have a 900yd receiver once again. I dont think Niners throw for 3700+ yds in 2009, i say more like 3300-3500. just my 2c.

 

[EBF]

I like Harvin, Nicks, and Crabtree. I think they all step into situations where they're immediately the most talented WR on the roster.

Robiskie should be the WR2 for Cleveland. I think his talent is overrated, but he's capable of producing 700-800 yards immediately.

 

[Jeff Haseley]

I chose Juaquin Iglesias. He's third in my rookie WR rankings behind Michael Crabtree and Hakim Nicks. I know I'm going against my rankings, but I like his situation in Chicago.

1. He's got Jay Cutler throwing the ball to him and we know from last year that Cutler is capable of allowing a rookie WR to be a big player in his offense.

2. The Bears have no true #1 WR right now. Outside of TE Greg Olsen, Rashied Davis is the closest competition to being that guy. I don't see Devin Hester rising to the occasion.

3. So far the news in Bears camp about Iglesias is positive - even going as far as saying he's perfect for their offensive system. Juaquin Iglesias news page

 

[sparkky]

Brian Robiske is about as NFL "ready" as rookie WRs come IMO. He gets my vote.

he got mine too.

 

[bcr8f]

Deon Butler.

Judging by the way Deon Butler has been flying around during the Seahawks’ early offseason camp work, team sources have had no problem justifying GM Tim Ruskell’s decision to sacrifice fifth- and seventh-round picks in this year’s draft and a No. 3 in 2010 to the Eagles in order to trade up in the third round to select the fleet-footed receiver out of Penn State. “In college, he was known more for his precise route running, but the speed he displayed at the Combine and in the recent minicamp has just blown people away,” one source on the scene said of Butler, who has been commonly described as a much faster version of fellow Penn State alum and former longtime Seahawks WR Bobby Engram.

 

[kremenull]

Easy one for me.....No doubt, it will be Harvin. I'm just not buying the Nicks hype in here. I don't believe that Nicks will even start before the 8th game of the season, if at all this season......

 

[finito]

Voted Crabtree, but don't feel confident at all (though I don't think the QB situation is that dire, Shaun Hill played well enough last year).

I think DHB has a chance at dropping jaws, the guy is for real IMO. Nicks has a great opportunity and he should be solid. Harvin & Maclin are both good but it's a little crowded, they may not get that many balls thrown their way year 1.

 

[jgb95]

Crabtree or Nicks imo.

dittoi voted Nicks due to a better QB (no a good QB just better)

 

[buster c]

the answer is HARVIN

 

[Multiple Scores]

I chose Juaquin Iglesias. He's third in my rookie WR rankings behind Michael Crabtree and Hakim Nicks. I know I'm going against my rankings, but I like his situation in Chicago.

1. He's got Jay Cutler throwing the ball to him and we know from last year that Cutler is capable of allowing a rookie WR to be a big player in his offense.

2. The Bears have no true #1 WR right now. Outside of TE Greg Olsen, Rashied Davis is the closest competition to being that guy. I don't see Devin Hester rising to the occasion.

3. So far the news in Bears camp about Iglesias is positive - even going as far as saying he's perfect for their offensive system. Juaquin Iglesias news page

Interesting take here. I am going to respectfully AGREE! My top 3 for this season would be Crabtree, Nicks and Iglesias. With that said someone will likely emerge who is either not on this list or flying low, I could see Britt/Massaquoi surprising this year.

 

[prymetyme25]

Brian Robiske is about as NFL "ready" as rookie WRs come IMO. He gets my vote.

I say Robiskie too, but have Butler and Turner at a close second.

 

[rzrback77]

I was one of those outlier votes for Mike Thomas. I think that the Jags will use him in space similar to how the Broncos used Eddie Royal last year. He definitely has an opportunity, as does Dillard, but I think Thomas surprises.

 

[Biabreakable]

If you go back farther historically, the WR with the greatest impact won't be the obvious one or the highest drafted ones

Also rookie WR have not typicaly done as well as these have the past 3 seasons. So the answer may most likely be none of the above.I think people are over estimating Nicks. There is some compitition he has to beat out 1st.As for the original question it should be a race between Crabtree DHB and Harvin.

 

[Jon_Moore]

I chose Juaquin Iglesias. He's third in my rookie WR rankings behind Michael Crabtree and Hakim Nicks. I know I'm going against my rankings, but I like his situation in Chicago.

1. He's got Jay Cutler throwing the ball to him and we know from last year that Cutler is capable of allowing a rookie WR to be a big player in his offense.

2. The Bears have no true #1 WR right now. Outside of TE Greg Olsen, Rashied Davis is the closest competition to being that guy. I don't see Devin Hester rising to the occasion.

3. So far the news in Bears camp about Iglesias is positive - even going as far as saying he's perfect for their offensive system. Juaquin Iglesias news page

Couldn't have said it better myself. He seems like he's usually going mid-late second in rookie drafts, occasionally dropping to the late 3rd. He's definitely a great guy to target in the 2nd and later.