Tillmanisahero
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Who do you think will be the next 3rd rd or later WR who will be a superstar by his third year?
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Who is the next Steve Smith? (1 Viewer)
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Addai's Adidas
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Calvin Johnson
Mortimer Ichabod
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Devin Hester
"Maybe Steve Smith," says offensive coordinator Ron Turner when asked if he has ever been around a player as explosive and dynamic as Hester. "That would be the only other guy."
On deep routes, Hester beat every defensive back he could find Saturday. But his long ball potential is not what excites the Bears the most. Hester runs sharp routes and has good hands; with his open-field ability, he can be used in nearly any way Turner can cook up.
For a player who was a failed offensive experiment at Miami because, rumor has it, he couldn't learn the playbook, Hester clearly has been working overtime to make this chance count.
"He's an unbelievable athlete, and he catches the ball really great," quarterback Rex Grossman says. "But nothing surprises me with him. He's a great football player."
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=247510
"Maybe Steve Smith," says offensive coordinator Ron Turner when asked if he has ever been around a player as explosive and dynamic as Hester. "That would be the only other guy."
On deep routes, Hester beat every defensive back he could find Saturday. But his long ball potential is not what excites the Bears the most. Hester runs sharp routes and has good hands; with his open-field ability, he can be used in nearly any way Turner can cook up.
For a player who was a failed offensive experiment at Miami because, rumor has it, he couldn't learn the playbook, Hester clearly has been working overtime to make this chance count.
"He's an unbelievable athlete, and he catches the ball really great," quarterback Rex Grossman says. "But nothing surprises me with him. He's a great football player."
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=247510
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
ummm.....Wasn't CJ taken 2nd overall? I am looking for lessor know guys who become superstars
Addai's Adidas
Footballguy
I thought you meant in a fantasy draft.
fantasyplayer
Footballguy
And Hester was taken in the 2nd round. Brandon Marshall is poised to be a big star...
FunkyPlutos
Footballguy
I like Aundrae Allison to be someone that comes out of nowhere and performs. He is having a good training camp and would have been a higher pick, but for some character issues that don't seem to be showing up at all in camp. He really doesn't have any established WRs ahead of him, so will have a chance to show his stuff.
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
oh...sorry. Nope meant 3rd round or later in the NFL draft... ie Jacoby Jones
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
I think Jason Hill has the most talent, so I'll go with him.
Ned
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-OZ-
Footballguy
I don't know that there is another Steve Smith, but my nominations
3 90 Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame
4 103 Brad Smith WR Missouri
4 111 Demetrius Williams WR Oregon
4 119 Brandon Marshall WR Central Florida
U David Ball WR New Hampshire (actually, he's Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey)
3 90 Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame
4 103 Brad Smith WR Missouri
4 111 Demetrius Williams WR Oregon
4 119 Brandon Marshall WR Central Florida
U David Ball WR New Hampshire (actually, he's Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey)
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Sleeper 43
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Johnnie Lee Higgins has the Smith like speed/mold and was drafted in the 3rd.
DenverBroncos
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Your mom.
Banger
Footballguy
that's really funny.....
TheGreatest
Footballguy
Answered your own question.
Tillmanisahero
Footballguy
Thanks for your contribution.... but maybe not as good as the othersMy mom's 40 times have been in the 10.5s which are slow but she does have an excellent work ethic. She also lacks the size and strength to get separation at the line of scrimmage but her vision and ability to read and break down defenses are top notch. Her age could also limit her ability to contribute.She might be flattered that you have such great faith in her but at the same time disturbed that you watch her so closely.
Blackjacks
Footballguy
Cotchery showed some explosiveness last year and another sleeper would be Roscoe Parish if he sees enough touches.
I also like Kevin Curtis in Philly
I also like Kevin Curtis in Philly
This is the correct answer!
Couch Potato
Footballguy
In addition to Steve Smith, there are a few other active 3+ rounders who are highly regarded (are or have been top 30 or so). Here's a list for your viewing pleasure:
(Round/overall)
R3/74 Smith, Steve
R3/78 Coles, Laveranues
R3/78 Booker, Marty
R3/80 Jackson, Darrell
R3/89 Owens, Terrell
R3/92 Ward, Hines
R4/98 Mason, Derrick
R5/135 Horn, Joe
R7/204 Houshmandzadeh, TJ
R7/213 Driver, Donald
R7/252 Colston, Marques
R8/198 Brown, Troy
R12/326 McCardell, Keenan
UDFA Smith, Rod
UDFA Bennett, Drew
UDFA Furrey, Mike
Young guys who I think should project to have good careers:
R3/78 Berrian, Bernard (not top 30 yet but close)
R3/79 Walker, Mike
R3/83 Henry, Chris (lots of personal ? though)
R3/90 Stovall, Maurice
R3/96 Jones, Brandon
R4/108 Cotchery, Jerricho
R4/111 Williams, Demetrius
R4/119 Marshall, Brandon
R5/157 Hackett, D.J.
UDFA Welker, Wes
A couple others, not so young, but should be good this year:
R3/74 Curtis, Kevin
R7/235 Curry, Ronald
(Round/overall)
R3/74 Smith, Steve
R3/78 Coles, Laveranues
R3/78 Booker, Marty
R3/80 Jackson, Darrell
R3/89 Owens, Terrell
R3/92 Ward, Hines
R4/98 Mason, Derrick
R5/135 Horn, Joe
R7/204 Houshmandzadeh, TJ
R7/213 Driver, Donald
R7/252 Colston, Marques
R8/198 Brown, Troy
R12/326 McCardell, Keenan
UDFA Smith, Rod
UDFA Bennett, Drew
UDFA Furrey, Mike
Young guys who I think should project to have good careers:
R3/78 Berrian, Bernard (not top 30 yet but close)
R3/79 Walker, Mike
R3/83 Henry, Chris (lots of personal ? though)
R3/90 Stovall, Maurice
R3/96 Jones, Brandon
R4/108 Cotchery, Jerricho
R4/111 Williams, Demetrius
R4/119 Marshall, Brandon
R5/157 Hackett, D.J.
UDFA Welker, Wes
A couple others, not so young, but should be good this year:
R3/74 Curtis, Kevin
R7/235 Curry, Ronald
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squistion
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Thanks for your contribution.... but maybe not as good as the othersMy mom's 40 times have been in the 10.5s which are slow but she does have an excellent work ethic. She also lacks the size and strength to get separation at the line of scrimmage but her vision and ability to read and break down defenses are top notch. Her age could also limit her ability to contribute.She might be flattered that you have such great faith in her but at the same time disturbed that you watch her so closely.
Finally a smart man.. Jason Hill will be good
EBF
Footballguy
There are plenty of candidates. This year's rookie WR crop is incredibly deep, with five third round WRs who have a legitimate chance of becoming solid NFL starters (Higgins, Jac. Jones, Robinson, Walker, and Hill).
Hill is the FBG darling of this bunch and Walker is getting all of the training camp hype, but Robinson is my personal favorite. He has the second best workout numbers of any WR in the draft and he looks pretty smooth on the field. I won't guarantee success for him, but I think he has a chance to be an effective NFL WR in the mold of Reggie Wayne and Torry Holt (not saying he'll be that productive though!).
Brad Smith might be the best bet of the 2006 WRs. He has all the athletic ability needed to excel and I've heard nothing but raves about him (although I'm still wondering why they're giving him snaps at QB). He was apparently the best WR on the field during many Jets practices last year.
I'm still intrigued by Derek Hagan. I don't think he'll be a superstar, but he reminds me a bit of Muhsin Muhammad. We'll see if he's able to emerge over the next few years.
Chad Jackson is in the FF abyss and my spider sense is starting to scream "bust" about him, but he was a high pick by a great organization. Even with his slow start and suspect production in college, he has the physical talent to eventually become relevant.
As for the older veterans, most of the best candidates have been mentioned. Hackett, Curry, Curtis, Br. Jones, and Berrian will all have the opportunity to excel this season. I also think this could be a breakout year for Reggie Williams.
Someone like Courtney Roby could come out of left field and surprise.
I've also heard some hype for rookie WR James Jones, although I wasn't personally impressed with what little I saw of him. Aundrae Allison, Isaiah Stanback, and Chansi Stuckey are three lesser known rookie WRs who have the talent to impact.
Hill is the FBG darling of this bunch and Walker is getting all of the training camp hype, but Robinson is my personal favorite. He has the second best workout numbers of any WR in the draft and he looks pretty smooth on the field. I won't guarantee success for him, but I think he has a chance to be an effective NFL WR in the mold of Reggie Wayne and Torry Holt (not saying he'll be that productive though!).
Brad Smith might be the best bet of the 2006 WRs. He has all the athletic ability needed to excel and I've heard nothing but raves about him (although I'm still wondering why they're giving him snaps at QB). He was apparently the best WR on the field during many Jets practices last year.
I'm still intrigued by Derek Hagan. I don't think he'll be a superstar, but he reminds me a bit of Muhsin Muhammad. We'll see if he's able to emerge over the next few years.
Chad Jackson is in the FF abyss and my spider sense is starting to scream "bust" about him, but he was a high pick by a great organization. Even with his slow start and suspect production in college, he has the physical talent to eventually become relevant.
As for the older veterans, most of the best candidates have been mentioned. Hackett, Curry, Curtis, Br. Jones, and Berrian will all have the opportunity to excel this season. I also think this could be a breakout year for Reggie Williams.
Someone like Courtney Roby could come out of left field and surprise.
I've also heard some hype for rookie WR James Jones, although I wasn't personally impressed with what little I saw of him. Aundrae Allison, Isaiah Stanback, and Chansi Stuckey are three lesser known rookie WRs who have the talent to impact.
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Jeff Tefertiller
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I would keep an eye on Demetrius Williiams this year. He makes plays.
DA RAIDERS
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cotchery
Texasmouth
Footballguy
I was going to say that as well. Too bad he plays on a team on the verge of implosion.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Marques Colston
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
roscoe parrish
