Why is Drew Bennett so underappreciated (1 Viewer)

[Marc Levin]

there's 5 reasons really:

1. he's white

2. he's white

3. he's white

4. he's white

5. pretty sure he's white

and to add to that, he was only really great when Volek was in there, not McNair. And he's the new #1 WR with nobody else on that team for protection. I dont like it

Unacceptable post, guy.

 

[Marc Levin]

I'm sure these points were addressed, but being drafted as a top-12/top-14 WR is extremely risky.

No Mason.  Loads of double teams Bennett has never faced before.  If you recall, Mason was 2nd in the league in receptions - that is a lot of pressure off of Bennett's shoulders that will now be ON them.

Benett had a LOT of his EOY production come in one huge game - esp. the TD totals.

He's not looked great in the preseason and McNair seems willing to throw to a variety of people - compare to Burleson, who has looked GREAT in the preseason and C-Pepp seems inclined to throw his way a lot.

The running game has actually looked good, meaning the team will probably like to rely on that aspect of the O to keep pressure off the weakened D.

If you can get him for value, he is still a good play at WR2., but I have not been targetting him (and he was instrumental for a Super Bowl run for my squad last year).  I did acquire him at WR2 while drafting for a friend in a rotation with TO, Bennett, Ike Bruce and Givens in a start-3

Behind a superstar WR, he's a fine WR2, as your WR1, or as a top-WR2 behind a questionable WR1, I tink he is much more risky.

Good points, but in my opinion all of the WR's after top 12 or so have gone are risky. Burleson is going before him in almost every draft. It's usually a choice of a Bennett and say, a Driver type. All of these guys, theoretically, should be WR#2's. Having ANY of them as your #1 WR, especially in a 3WR start league, is very risky.

well - I'm a big Driver supporter - I also like the risks associated with Coles, Roy Williams, SSmith, MClayton better than BennettFBGUys, IMO, has him appropriately ranked in the WR 19 range over the WR 14 range. borderline top-WR2 is about appropriate, IMO.

 

[LHUCKS]

Bennett is not underrated IMO.

 

[Marc Levin]

Bennett is not underrated IMO.

at WR19, I agree he is neither over or under rated.At WR12 or so - which has been his typical spot in many drafts until mid-Aug. - he is overrated, IMO.

 

[SSOG]

the majority of his numbers came with Volek at the helm, with whom he seems to have established a rapport. Now he's playing with McNair at the helm, not Volek.

Previous post on this subject:

Your second point is the most important one. Volek and Bennett developed a nice chemistry together running the scout team offense for quite awhile, and it showed when McNair got injured. This is really a tricky situation. There's no question that McNair is the better quarterback, but he simply doesn't look for Bennett as often as Volek does. Perhaps that will change with Mason out of town. Bennett owners better hope so.

I think this is a bit of a misconception. I pulled the following targets from the play by play data at FBG so as to identify which targets were from which QB.2004 targets from McNair:

Mason - 57 - 26.5% of pass attempts

Bennett - 57- 26.5%

Berlin - 17 - 7.9%

Volek's WR targets in 2004:

Mason - 85 - 23.8% of pass attempts

Bennett - 82 - 23.0%

Berlin - 21 - 5.9%

Calico - 4 - 1.1%

So McNair targeted Mason & Bennett equally, while Volek actually threw to Mason just slightly more than Bennett. Also of note, McNair threw a higher percentage of his passes to WRs than Volek.

McNair's WR targets in 2003:

Mason - 107 - 26.8% of pass attempts

McCareins - 60 - 15.0%

Bennett - 46 - 11.5%

Calico - 40 - 10.0%

Volek's WR targets in 2003:

McCareins - 16 - 23.2% of pass attempts

Mason - 14 - 20.3%

Bennett - 5 - 7.2%

Calico - 3 - 4.3%

Berlin - 1 - 1.4%

Hard to judge with Bennett in 2003. He missed a few games and was the #3 WR. Still, McNair targeted him more often than Volek, and McNair again threw a higher percentage of his passes to his WRs than Volek.

The fact is, Volek isn't better for Bennett than McNair. The perception has to do with the fact that Volek threw a lot more passes than McNair and Bennett had 2-3 big games against weak defenses (EDIT: and the fact that Bennett had cracked ribs earlier in the season when McNair was still playing but was healthier with Volek late). I suspect had McNair been the QB in those games, Bennett still would have had big games.

The fact that McNair is at QB will not have a negative effect on Bennett.

The fact that Bennett will likely have 120+ targets (assuming he stays healthy) makes him quite valuable.

You'll notice that I didn't say the majority of his TARGETS came with Volek at the helm. I said the majority of his NUMBERS came with Volek at the helm.Laveranues Coles got targeted far more in Washington than in New York, so would you rather have Coles with Ramsey at the helm than Coles with The Chad at the helm?

Besides, McNair is obviously racist. I mean, come on, he goes to Alcorn State. Why? Because he hates white folk. And Bennett is just the latest example. Look at how productive he is with a white QB behind center.

P.S. THAT WAS

Disregard all the #1 DB comments as they are not valid concerns. How many times have you seen the #1 WR running uncovered down the middle of the field? It is the job of the OC to create mismatches. This is how the top WRs in the league go uncovered or covered by a LB even in nickle and dime packages.

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[LHUCKS]

Bennett is not underrated IMO.

at WR19, I agree he is neither over or under rated.At WR12 or so - which has been his typical spot in many drafts until mid-Aug. - he is overrated, IMO.

Drew Bennett isn't on any of the teams listed in my sig.

 

[Marc Levin]

none of my teams either.

 

[16101]

Drew Bennett has bust written all over him this season. Well, I guess it depends on how good you think he will do. I wouldn't want to start him as more than my 3rd WR.He came up big last season, but he did it with Derrick Mason drawing most of the attention and Billy Volek at QB. He'll have a different QB running the offense now with no apparent legitimate threat playing at WR other than him. I think Tennessee would like to get back to an offensive philosophy where they get the TEs involved and run the ball close to 30 times a game. Much like Fisher did with George and Wycheck during their Super Bowl season.The defense may not play well enough for them to do that as often as they'd like, but I still think that as long as McNair is starting he'll go to the RBs, FBs ant TEs a lot while spreading it to all the WRs.Drew Bennett may have a 1000 yards and 6 TDs, but the people that think he might play like he did the last half of '04 over an entire season are expecting too much.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Drew Bennett has bust written all over him this season. Well, I guess it depends on how good you think he will do. I wouldn't want to start him as more than my 3rd WR.

He came up big last season, but he did it with Derrick Mason drawing most of the attention and Billy Volek at QB.

He'll have a different QB running the offense now with no apparent legitimate threat playing at WR other than him. I think Tennessee would like to get back to an offensively philosophy this year where they get the TEs involved and run the ball close to 30 times a game.

The defense may not play well enough for them to do that as often as they'd like, but I still think that as long as McNair is starting he'll go to the RBs, FBs ant TEs a lot while spreading it to all the WRs.

Drew Bennett may have a 1000 yards and 6 TDs, but the people that think he might play like he did the last half of '04 over an entire season are expecting too much.

Who are you expecting to get the catches in Tennessee then?Mason had 96 receptions and Bennett had 80 receptions.

Even if you think they are not gonna throw as much as last year, somebody in Tennessee is gonna be catching balls. If you don't think Bennett is gonna be that WR, then who is it gonan be.

The Titans just had a 85+ reception WR go to another team.

Last year they had 347 completions as a ball club. I realize they may not want to pass as much as last year, but if you only see Bennett as a WR3 in fantasy, then where are you seeing these balls going?

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Drew Bennett may have a 1000 yards and 6 TDs, but the people that think he might play like he did the last half of '04 over an entire season are expecting too much.

A WR1 who stands at 6'5 is going to man handle DBs in the endzone. Unless ge gets hurt, he'll get more than 6 TDs.

 

[16101]

I realize they may not want to pass as much as last year, but if you only see Bennett as a WR3 in fantasy, then where are you seeing these balls going?

I think Kinney, Troupe, Henry, Brown and Fleming will all be involved a good amount in the passing game. I think two of those five will finish with 40 receptions and the others will have 12-25 themselves.I'm not sold on Bennett being a true #1 target for Mcnair either. It wouldn't surprise me all that much if Calico or Brandon Jones cut into those receptions you think will all go Bennett's way by a significant amount.

To be fair, I did acknowledge that Bennett should have around 1000 yards and 6 TDs this year, but I wouldn't expect much more than that from him. "Bust" may not be the best term if he reaches those numbers, but he will definetly not rank among the Top 12 like some seem to think.

Is it really that hard to see him finishing no higher than the #25WR this year? I don't think so. It's a much more realiastic thought to see him finish 25th-36th this year as oppossed to the Top 15.

Think Plaxico Burress and Koren Robinson after their big seasons.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

I realize they may not want to pass as much as last year, but if you only see Bennett as a WR3 in fantasy, then where are you seeing these balls going?

I think Kinney, Troupe, Henry, Brown and Fleming will all be involved a good amount in the passing game. I think two of those five will finish with 40 receptions and the others will have 12-25 themselves.I'm not sold on Bennett being a true #1 target for Mcnair either. It wouldn't surprise me all that much if Calico or Brandon Jones cut into those receptions you think will all go Bennett's way by a significant amount.

To be fair, I did acknowledge that Bennett should have around 1000 yards and 6 TDs this year, but I wouldn't expect much more than that from him. "Bust" may not be the best term if he reaches those numbers, but he will definetly not rank among the Top 12 like some seem to think.

Is it really that hard to see him finishing no higher than the #25WR this year? I don't think so. It's a much more realiastic thought to see him finish 25th-36th this year as oppossed to the Top 15.

Think Plaxico Burress and Koren Robinson after their big seasons.

Plax and Robinson were never #1 WR on their teams though. Last year Bennett was the #2 and now he is the #1 WR and you are seeing him regressing to 1000 yards and 6 TDs? It makes no sense to me.This Titans team is not going to have the luxury have running the ball 30 times a game.

Lets say the Titans throw for 300 completions and 135 go to those guys you listed above.

That still leaves 165 receptions for the WRs and Bennett is going to be getting the lions share of those as he is the #1 WR.

 

[Marc Levin]

Who are you expecting to get the catches in Tennessee then?Mason had 96 receptions and Bennett had 80 receptions.

McNair is spreading the ball arouind a LOT In preseason - I expect both Kinmney and Troupe to have big years - as do I expect the backs to catch a lot of passes and Brandon Jones has looked very good.I could see an 80 catch season from Bennett and a WR 20 finish.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Who are you expecting to get the catches in Tennessee then?

Mason had 96 receptions and Bennett had 80 receptions.

McNair is spreading the ball arouind a LOT In preseason - I expect both Kinmney and Troupe to have big years - as do I expect the backs to catch a lot of passes and Brandon Jones has looked very good.I could see an 80 catch season from Bennett and a WR 20 finish.

An 80 catch season would be fine. I think thats reasonable.I am not saying he is a Top 12-15 WR, but he certainly is not a fantasy #3WR.

Bennett is going at about that spot, but I think he has more upside than the WRs around him in that area.

 

[16101]

Plax and Robinson were never #1 WR on their teams though.  Last year Bennett was the #2 and now he is the #1 WR and you are seeing him regressing to 1000 yards and 6 TDs?  It makes no sense to me.

This Titans team is not going to have the luxury have running the ball 30 times a game.

The fact that Bennett has never been the #1 option is just as much a reason to stay away as it is a good thing for him. It's a lot easier for a WR to break out when he has a legitimate #1 target playing opposite of him and drawing most of the attention in the passing game.Bennett will now be relied on as the #1 guy. It's a role he has never had before and he could easily dissapoint just as much as he could succeed. The fact that he has 3 rookies and a guy that has played roughly 5 games in 2 seasons doesn't help him any either.

We saw what happened with Price when he got to be a #1 target. Burress is a #1 this year as well, yet nobody is expecting big things from him this season. Bennett has an advantage since he is remaining with the same team, but nontheless, it doesn't garauntee him a better season than last year. Far from it actually.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Plax and Robinson were never #1 WR on their teams though. Last year Bennett was the #2 and now he is the #1 WR and you are seeing him regressing to 1000 yards and 6 TDs? It makes no sense to me.

This Titans team is not going to have the luxury have running the ball 30 times a game.

The fact that Bennett has never been the #1 option is just as much bad thing as it is a good thing for him. It's a lot easier for a WR to break out when he has a legitimate #1 target playing opposite of him and drawing most of the attention in the passing game.Bennett will now be relied on as the #1 guy. it's a role he has never had before and he could easily dissapoint just as much as he could succeed. The fact that he has 3 rookies and a guy that has played roughly 5 games in 2 seasons doesn't help him any either.

We saw what happened with Price when he got to be a #1 target. Burress is a #1 this year as well, yet nobody is expecting big things from him this season. Bennett has an advantage since he is remaining with the same team, but nontheless, it doesn't garauntee him a better season than last year. Far from it actually.

For every Price you mention, there are also the Muhammads as well. He was the #2WR and then was the vaulted to the #1 last year when Smith went down. I don't think I need to remind you how that turned out.

Just because it happened to Price doesn't mean Bennett is going to falter as well. They are two very different situations.

 

[Marc Levin]

I am not saying he is a Top 12-15 WR, but he certainly is not a fantasy #3WR.

Bennett is going at about that spot, but I think he has more upside than the WRs around him in that area.

Not from what I've seens - he is going as a borderline to-WR2 - somewhere above WR20. That should be a solid WR2 in most leagues.I totally agree that if you get him at WR3, you got great value.

 

[Marc Levin]

Plax and Robinson were never #1 WR on their teams though.  Last year Bennett was the #2 and now he is the #1 WR and you are seeing him regressing to 1000 yards and 6 TDs?  It makes no sense to me.

This Titans team is not going to have the luxury have running the ball 30 times a game.

The fact that Bennett has never been the #1 option is just as much bad thing as it is a good thing for him. It's a lot easier for a WR to break out when he has a legitimate #1 target playing opposite of him and drawing most of the attention in the passing game.Bennett will now be relied on as the #1 guy. it's a role he has never had before and he could easily dissapoint just as much as he could succeed. The fact that he has 3 rookies and a guy that has played roughly 5 games in 2 seasons doesn't help him any either.

We saw what happened with Price when he got to be a #1 target. Burress is a #1 this year as well, yet nobody is expecting big things from him this season. Bennett has an advantage since he is remaining with the same team, but nontheless, it doesn't garauntee him a better season than last year. Far from it actually.

For every Price you mention, there are also the Muhammads as well. He was the #2WR and then was the vaulted to the #1 last year when Smith went down. I don't think I need to remind you how that turned out.

Just because it happened to Price doesn't mean Bennett is going to falter as well. They are two very different situations.

plus Price went to a new team - Bennett is staying with his QB and the same system.Edit - the Burleson/Muhammed analogies are closer to Bennett's sitch than Price.

 

[16101]

For every Price you mention, there are also the Muhammads as well.

He was the #2WR and then was the vaulted to the #1 last year when Smith went down. I don't think I need to remind you how that turned out.

Just because it happened to Price doesn't mean Bennett is going to falter as well. They are two very different situations.

Muhammed isn't a fair example. He had been the #1WR for a number of seasons before Smith broke out in '03. He had also accomplished a lot more in his carreer than Bennett ever has. Muhammed was a known commodity long before last season. His biggest problems have been injuries, not a lack of talent.

 

[Otis]

The Peerless Price comparison is laughable. Bennett is a much better football player than Price and is in a much, much, much better situation than Price.That Titans pass offense is looking damn good these days, and I expect Bennett to benefit. I see another 1200 yards, with TD totals tougher to predict.

 

[16101]

Plax and Robinson were never #1 WR on their teams though.  Last year Bennett was the #2 and now he is the #1 WR and you are seeing him regressing to 1000 yards and 6 TDs?  It makes no sense to me.

This Titans team is not going to have the luxury have running the ball 30 times a game.

The fact that Bennett has never been the #1 option is just as much bad thing as it is a good thing for him. It's a lot easier for a WR to break out when he has a legitimate #1 target playing opposite of him and drawing most of the attention in the passing game.Bennett will now be relied on as the #1 guy. it's a role he has never had before and he could easily dissapoint just as much as he could succeed. The fact that he has 3 rookies and a guy that has played roughly 5 games in 2 seasons doesn't help him any either.

We saw what happened with Price when he got to be a #1 target. Burress is a #1 this year as well, yet nobody is expecting big things from him this season. Bennett has an advantage since he is remaining with the same team, but nontheless, it doesn't garauntee him a better season than last year. Far from it actually.

For every Price you mention, there are also the Muhammads as well. He was the #2WR and then was the vaulted to the #1 last year when Smith went down. I don't think I need to remind you how that turned out.

Just because it happened to Price doesn't mean Bennett is going to falter as well. They are two very different situations.

plus Price went to a new team - Bennett is staying with his QB and the same system.Edit - the Burleson/Muhammed analogies are closer to Bennett's sitch than Price.

Muhammad isn't close at all for the reasons I mentioned in my last post. Burleson is a better comparison, but Moss was still on the field for a few games just as a prop some of the time to draw attention while he was still less than 100%.There's also a very big difference in the Vikings offensive philosophy and that of the Titans. If Bennet was in Burleson's situation, he would have a much better chance of finishing in the Top 15 this year.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

Muhammad isn't close at all for the reasons I mentioned in my last post. Burleson is a better comparison, but Moss was still on the field for a few games just as a prop some of the time to draw attention while he was still less than 100%.

There's also a very big difference in the Vikings offense philosophy and that of the Titans. If Bennet was in Burleson's situation, he would have a much better chance of finishing in the Top 15 this year.

What isn't similar about Muhammad and Bennett's situation?Two big WRs who became the #1 WRs with no other legitimate WRs on the team. I'm not saying Bennett is going to perform like Muhsin, but the situation is SO much more closer than that of Price's who you used because it is an example of a failed WR going to be the #1.

I fail to see where you mentioned Muhsin' situation is not close at all and how Price's situation is closer to Bennett's than Muhsin's was.

 

[16101]

Muhammad isn't close at all for the reasons I mentioned in my last post. Burleson is a better comparison, but Moss was still on the field for a few games just as a prop some of the time to draw attention while he was still less than 100%.

There's also a very big difference in the Vikings offense philosophy and that of the Titans. If Bennet was in Burleson's situation, he would have a much better chance of finishing in the Top 15 this year.

What isn't similar about Muhammad and Bennett's situation?Two big WRs who became the #1 WRs with no other legitimate WRs on the team. I'm not saying Bennett is going to perform like Muhsin, but the situation is SO much more closer than that of Price's who you used because it is an example of a failed WR going to be the #1.

I fail to see where you mentioned Muhsin' situation is not close at all and how Price's situation is closer to Bennett's than Muhsin's was.

I never said Price was more comparable to Bennett than Muhammed. Price was simply someone that came to mind off the top of my head. With that said, I still stand by what I said about Muhammed and his situation last year. The guy had been the #1WR for a number of seasons before Smith went down last year. Bennett has never been the #1 target.

Muhammed also produced fairly well as the #1. His season stats won't reflect that though because he tended to get injured quite a bit.

 

[Judge Smails]

Man, so sick of the Peerless Price analogies. I mean, how many WR's would have great stats when their QB tucked it and ran most of the time? How many other WR's have gone off in ATL since Vick was there? That's what I thought. I think that Bennett having those monster 3 games in a row make him more of a threat this year, not less. #2WR last year or not, do you think defensive coordinators seeing him go off for 3TD's on film didn't gameplan for him? And they STILL couldn't stop him? Means the dude has some talent. All QB's spread the ball around in pre-season. Titans didn't need to get a bunch of receptions to Bennett in meaningless games. We'll see. All of the WR's mentioned above have question marks as well (Roy Williams - Harrington at QB and possibly 3 headed WR monster - though I like him, Coles - good rapport with Penny but new system and Herman said they would pound CMart, especially early, Driver - still #2 option in GB, #2 type WR in every league I know of, etc.). Bennett went after the following in my league:MossT.O.C.J.HarrisonHoltWalkerA. JohnsonBurlesonWardHornWayneS. SmithClaytonDJacksonRoy WilliamsBoldinSo that made him WR#17 to me. Who went after? The likes of Fitzgerald, Coles, Driver, Jimmy Smith, Lelie and Porter. My guess is that most drafts are similar to this. I just don't see how Bennett, if he stays healthy, can be such a huge, colossal bust at this position. Again fantasy football is all about opportunities. If TN has to throw as much as most people think, how does he not get his? Especially a 6'5" guy that has a physical advantage in the redzone? At least Bennett has PROVEN he can go double digit TD's - have a lot of these other guys?I don't think there will be many busts at the WR position this year. A lot of slight disappointment? Yeah. I had Harrison/Holt last year and was slightly disappointed Those having AJ and Ward this year may be slightly disappointed. Doesn't mean they won't put up decent #'s, just not as high as hoped. The busts will come at the RB and QB positions this year.

 

[JohnnyTitan]

I think that Bennett having those monster 3 games in a row make him more of a threat this year, not less. #2WR last year or not, do you think defensive coordinators seeing him go off for 3TD's on film didn't gameplan for him? And they STILL couldn't stop him?

This is a great point.As a Titan fan, I specifically remember Denver and Det game-planning for Bennett those last two weeks. In fact, Mason was banged-up and everyone knew it...so I'm pretty sure Bennett draw #1 attention at the end of last year.

He's tall. He's fast. He's tough..plays through pain. The Ten O-Line is in better shape than last year and McNair and Brown are healthy. (for now)

I would be happy with Drew as my WR#2 and thrilled to get him as a WR#3.

1,100 and 9 TDs is almost a certainty, barring injury.

And as stated, an injury to McNair won't hurt Bennett at all. Can you say the same for Harrison / Wayne / Burleson / Holt?

 

[lod01]

Without Volek, Bennett is strictly a ham and egger. Now drawing the other team's top CB.

 

[Tau837]

I am surprised at how many people are accepting the fact that Bennett is a better performer with Volek than with McNair. The fact is that last year was the first year Bennett was a top 2 WR who received significant targets. Early in the season, both Bennett and McNair were not healthy, and the team also didn't play such a series of weak defenses.Furthermore, IMO it is clear that McNair is a superior QB. The fact that Bennett was so successful with Volek tells me that he can be even more successful with McNair.If he doesn't get hurt, I can't see him with less than 80 catches, 1100 receiving yards, and/or 8 TDs.

 

[AnonymousBob]

I think that Bennett having those monster 3 games in a row make him more of a threat this year, not less.  #2WR last year or not, do you think defensive coordinators seeing him go off for 3TD's on film didn't gameplan for him?  And they STILL couldn't stop him?

And as stated, an injury to McNair won't hurt Bennett at all. Can you say the same for Harrison / Wayne / Burleson / Holt?

I can honestly say an injury to McNair will not hurt Wayne/Burleson/Holt.

 

[Jason Wood]

I am surprised at how many people are accepting the fact that Bennett is a better performer with Volek than with McNair. The fact is that last year was the first year Bennett was a top 2 WR who received significant targets. Early in the season, both Bennett and McNair were not healthy, and the team also didn't play such a series of weak defenses.

Furthermore, IMO it is clear that McNair is a superior QB. The fact that Bennett was so successful with Volek tells me that he can be even more successful with McNair.

If he doesn't get hurt, I can't see him with less than 80 catches, 1100 receiving yards, and/or 8 TDs.

As you know, when you're discussing the difference between WR12 and WR18, there's not too much separating them. I have Bennet at 74, 1060 and 7...very close to where you see his floor.

 

[JohnnyTitan]

Somebody basically debunked this already, BUT:

Targets with McNair:

wk#1 - 4

wk#2 - 12

wk#3 - 8

wk#5 - 8

wk#6 - 9

wk#11 - 11

wk#12 - 6

With an injured QB and bruised ribs, DB's avg = 8.25 targets

Targets with Volek:

wk#4 - 16

wk#7 - 4

wk#8 - 2

wk#10 - 11

wk#13 - 6

wk#14 - 17

wk#15 - 17

wk#16 - 6

wk#17 - 5

With a healthy QB, no bruised ribs and some very BIG shootouts against bad passing defenses, DB's avg = 9.3 targets

So overall, there was very little difference between Drew's McNair targets and his Volek targets. Throw in the fact that Volek attempted more passes on average than McNair did and you can pretty much throw out the bias altogether.

Fact is McNair was a Co-MVP while resting during at least three or four 2nd halves in 2003. Anyone who saw the playoff game vs the Patriots that season would know that McNair is not afraid to look to Drew for big plays. The passing attack should be better than ever. O-Line is fine, young rookies / Calico / Troupe / Backfield will keep coverages honest. I stand by 1,100 and 9 TDs as a lock. Solid #2 WR.

 

[gman8343]

I think that Bennett having those monster 3 games in a row make him more of a threat this year, not less.  #2WR last year or not, do you think defensive coordinators seeing him go off for 3TD's on film didn't gameplan for him?  And they STILL couldn't stop him?

And as stated, an injury to McNair won't hurt Bennett at all. Can you say the same for Harrison / Wayne / Burleson / Holt?

I can honestly say an injury to McNair will not hurt Wayne/Burleson/Holt.

Titan has a point though -- Bennett's value wouldn't take a hit at all, it'd probably increase with an injury to the starting QB. If Culpepper/Manning/Bulger goes down, the WRs would certainly lose some of their production.

 

[EBF]

I don't think the bust talk is warranted. Bennett may struggle to get open against double coverage, but he's going to get so many looks that it probably won't matter. It's hard for me to imagine him having a sub 1,000 yard season if he stays healthy. Given his size, speed, and athletic ability, it's possible that he'll actually exceed expectations.

 

[AnonymousBob]

This is his what, fourth year? Isn't he a former qb? I tend to give guys like that a slight bump.

 

[16101]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

 

[AnonymousBob]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

I'd like to see some projections from these people that don't think he'll be a top reciever.I'd also like a million dollars.

[Queen]You can't always get what you wa-ant[/Queen]

 

[16101]

[Queen]You can't always get what you wa-ant[/Queen]

Queen?

 

[AnonymousBob]

[Queen]You can't always get what you wa-ant[/Queen]

Queen?

You don't know Queen? How young are you?

Seriously though, you seem to have a tempered outlook on Bennett. May I ask why?

 

[fridayfrenzy]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

A Top WR?I just think he is being drafted at around the right spot and with the upside that Bennett has, I would pick him over WRs around him like Coles, R. Williams, Boldin, Driver, Porter.

I am not predicitng Top 12 like David/Joe, but disagree with you having him as a WR3. I think he has a better chance to be a WR1 than he does a WR3.

Drew Bennett -

80 catches

13.5 YPR

1080 yards

9 TDs

 

[AnonymousBob]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

A Top WR?I just think he is being drafted at around the right spot and with the upside that Bennett has, I would pick him over WRs around him like Coles, R. Williams, Boldin, Driver, Porter.

I am not predicitng Top 12 like David/Joe, but disagree with you having him as a WR3. I think he has a better chance to be a WR1 than he does a WR3.

Drew Bennett -

80 catches

13.5 YPR

1080 yards

9 TDs

I'd bump the yardage a hundred or two yards and the td's down one. I like predicted closer to the floor than the ceiling though.Why no love for Driver? I don't get it, a borderline top ten yet gets no respect.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

A Top WR?I just think he is being drafted at around the right spot and with the upside that Bennett has, I would pick him over WRs around him like Coles, R. Williams, Boldin, Driver, Porter.

I am not predicitng Top 12 like David/Joe, but disagree with you having him as a WR3. I think he has a better chance to be a WR1 than he does a WR3.

Drew Bennett -

80 catches

13.5 YPR

1080 yards

9 TDs

I'd bump the yardage a hundred or two yards and the td's down one. I like predicted closer to the floor than the ceiling though.Why no love for Driver? I don't get it, a borderline top ten yet gets no respect.

I like Driver. I would just pick Bennett over Driver, thats all.

 

[Marc Levin]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

I'd like to see some projections from these people that don't think he'll be a top reciever.I'd also like a million dollars.

[Queen]You can't always get what you wa-ant[/Queen]

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!Rolling Stones!

 

[cstu]

I think that Bennett having those monster 3 games in a row make him more of a threat this year, not less. #2WR last year or not, do you think defensive coordinators seeing him go off for 3TD's on film didn't gameplan for him? And they STILL couldn't stop him?

This is a great point.As a Titan fan, I specifically remember Denver and Det game-planning for Bennett those last two weeks. In fact, Mason was banged-up and everyone knew it...so I'm pretty sure Bennett draw #1 attention at the end of last year.

He's tall. He's fast. He's tough..plays through pain. The Ten O-Line is in better shape than last year and McNair and Brown are healthy. (for now)

I would be happy with Drew as my WR#2 and thrilled to get him as a WR#3.

1,100 and 9 TDs is almost a certainty, barring injury.

And as stated, an injury to McNair won't hurt Bennett at all. Can you say the same for Harrison / Wayne / Burleson / Holt?

A lot of people are not realizing how good the guy is and instead focusing on troubles guys like Price had. Sure the guy carries some risk but who doesn't? The reward is there though and Bennett has the situation and ability to put up a 1500/15 season. With a downside of 1000/6, I'll take him in the top 15 WR's anytime.

 

[sheerterror]

[Queen]You can't always get what you wa-ant[/Queen]

Queen?

You don't know Queen? How young are you?

Seriously though, you seem to have a tempered outlook on Bennett. May I ask why?

Rolling Stones.

 

[AnonymousBob]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

I'd like to see some projections from these people that don't think he'll be a top reciever.I'd also like a million dollars.

[Queen]You can't always get what you wa-ant[/Queen]

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!Rolling Stones!

And with that half drunken colossal mistake I shall now depart this thread.

Edit for poor speling.

 

[16101]

I'd like to see some projections for Bennett from these people that think he'll be a top receiver.

I'd like to see some projections from these people that don't think he'll be a top reciever.

I'd also like a million dollars.

[Queen]You can't always get what you wa-ant[/Queen]

Queen?

You don't know Queen? How young are you?

Seriously though, you seem to have a tempered outlook on Bennett. May I ask why?

I know Queen, but I know those lyrics from the Rolling Stones song.

I think Bennett gets 65-75 receptions, 950-1100 yards and 6 or 7 TDs. If he hits on the high end of all those numbers he may sneak into the 20-25 range of receivers. If he hits on the lower end of some of them, he'll be in the 25-36 range.

I think there are more reasons stacked against him having a big year than there are reasons for him to have a big year.

First, he has never played as a number one receiver before. Without another legitimate receivng threat, Bennett is going to see a lot of coverage until Calico and Co. show they can make plays on a consistant basis themselves. He had Mason on the other side last season which definetly made it easier for Bennett to get open.

Secondly, I think Kinney and/or Troupe will get 40-60 receptions and that Henry, Brown and Fleming will have 15-40 receptions for themselves. I also wouldn't be surprised to see McNair develope a good connection with Calico, Jones or Roby this season. Not enough that they will emerge as the #1WR on the team, but enough to slice into receptions, yards and TDs that would otherwise go to Bennett.

I also think the Titans would like to run the ball more this season and attempt to control the clock. They'll take their shots down field and because their defense isn't a strong point, there will definetly be games where the Titans rack up a lot of passing yards. That won't change the fact that their game plan most weeks will still be to run Chris Brown and Travis Henry 30-40 times a game eating the clock when the situation allows them to.

If Drew Bennett were in a different situation, I don't doubt that he could have 80-90 receptions, 1300 yards and 10-12 TDs. I don't see the Titans philosophy helping him reach those type of numbers though and I don't think Bennett is so talented that he can reach those type of numbers regardless of the teams philosophy the way a Torry Holt or Marvin harrison would. Heck, I'd say even the way a Javon Walker or Andre Johnson does. Drew Bennett just isn't that type of receiver.

 

[SSOG]

I think that Bennett having those monster 3 games in a row make him more of a threat this year, not less. #2WR last year or not, do you think defensive coordinators seeing him go off for 3TD's on film didn't gameplan for him? And they STILL couldn't stop him?

This is a great point.As a Titan fan, I specifically remember Denver and Det game-planning for Bennett those last two weeks. In fact, Mason was banged-up and everyone knew it...so I'm pretty sure Bennett draw #1 attention at the end of last year.

He's tall. He's fast. He's tough..plays through pain. The Ten O-Line is in better shape than last year and McNair and Brown are healthy. (for now)

I would be happy with Drew as my WR#2 and thrilled to get him as a WR#3.

1,100 and 9 TDs is almost a certainty, barring injury.

And as stated, an injury to McNair won't hurt Bennett at all. Can you say the same for Harrison / Wayne / Burleson / Holt?

I don't know about any of the other games, but I know that Denver game-planned for Bennett exactly the same way as it gameplanned for every other WR1. It put Champ Bailey on him in man-to-man and didn't pay any attention to him for the rest of the game. End result? 2 receptions, 26 yards.That's one of the reasons I'm so nervous about him this year. In the interest, of full disclosure, I got him on one of my teams. He was the 18th WR off the board. It was one of those picks that I REALLY didn't want to make, but I couldn't possibly pass on (such as when I took Michael Vick in the 8th).

 

[Mossome]

Wow I couldn't have ever imagined that this topic would be as big as it was today. Alot of very interesting perspective on Bennett. It seems many are either very high or very low on Bennett. The thing I personally like about Bennett is that he is athletic, fairly fast and and being as tall as he is should be a good red zone threat.

 

[Csonka4life]

He accumulated alot of his yards in a few games. Who knows if he was hot or that was his true ability........

 

[Sabertooth]

For all we know, Bennett will be even better than he was last season. After all, last year was the first season that he got it as a WR. He's a converted quarterback and hadn't played wideout until the pros.

Physically, he is a prototype wideout. He has excellent body control too, just ask the new Rams CB Chris Johnson about that. He's a very good deep threat and a red zone threat as well. What's not to like?

 

[cstu]

I think that Bennett having those monster 3 games in a row make him more of a threat this year, not less. #2WR last year or not, do you think defensive coordinators seeing him go off for 3TD's on film didn't gameplan for him? And they STILL couldn't stop him?

This is a great point.As a Titan fan, I specifically remember Denver and Det game-planning for Bennett those last two weeks. In fact, Mason was banged-up and everyone knew it...so I'm pretty sure Bennett draw #1 attention at the end of last year.

He's tall. He's fast. He's tough..plays through pain. The Ten O-Line is in better shape than last year and McNair and Brown are healthy. (for now)

I would be happy with Drew as my WR#2 and thrilled to get him as a WR#3.

1,100 and 9 TDs is almost a certainty, barring injury.

And as stated, an injury to McNair won't hurt Bennett at all. Can you say the same for Harrison / Wayne / Burleson / Holt?

I don't know about any of the other games, but I know that Denver game-planned for Bennett exactly the same way as it gameplanned for every other WR1. It put Champ Bailey on him in man-to-man and didn't pay any attention to him for the rest of the game. End result? 2 receptions, 26 yards.That's one of the reasons I'm so nervous about him this year. In the interest, of full disclosure, I got him on one of my teams. He was the 18th WR off the board. It was one of those picks that I REALLY didn't want to make, but I couldn't possibly pass on (such as when I took Michael Vick in the 8th).

Last year is last year. Norm Chow brings a whole other element to the passing game and if teams focus on any one player they will get burned. Maybe Bennett doesn't equal last season, but he should be pretty darn close.