play2win
11 years ago

Ah the classic 2nd round WR pick by uncle Ted!

I don't like the player but I love the pick.

If that needs an explanation then:

I wouldn't have taken Adams but Thompson drafted Nelson, Jennings and Cobb in the 2nd round so if he says Adams is the guy then Adams is the guy.

Originally Posted by: luigis 



Right.
uffda udfa
11 years ago
I doubt a Ted Thompson decision on WR because half the guys who used to be there who scouted for him are gone. This isn't the same group that picked the WR's of the past.

He dominated when they played teams like Hawaii and the Idaho Vandals...UNLV Running Rebels, etc... Not so good when he played real college competition. This smells of Alex Green. All this crazy production in a crazy college offense but was against guys who are near D2 quality. Just don't understand this one. I really don't. You like the Packers speed on O? We lack a true burner. It seems we almost always do. Guys with speed were out there and we grab a guy who is snailish. Not sure why. So, you lose James Jones and waste a 2nd rounder to get back what you lost minus the experience and proven production. That makes little sense. This is where teams who use FA and other methods have an advantage over us. SF, who needed a WR, made a trade to get a proven stud in Stevie Johnson. Now, they don't have to take a Davante Adams, they can take the top RB prospect in the draft. The draft shouldn't be used to replace what you just had but didn't want... it should be used to improve your team, not keep it the same.
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Ted Thompson sits on his hands per former GM: "because they’ve had 25 fricking years of great quarterbacks. Of course it works. Try it without a special quarterback."


play2win
11 years ago

And bigger. Did we just redraft Sterling Sharpe, or am I really tired?

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



Right? Dude looks strong, tough as hell. 40" vertical he can go up for anything, and he does, AND catches it!

Love it. Ted picks the touchdown machine in R2.

33TDs in 26 games.
steveishere
11 years ago
40 inch vertical and 38tds in 2 years. Anyone who was complaining about our RZ issues should be pretty happy.
play2win
11 years ago

40 inch vertical and 38tds in 2 years. Anyone who was complaining about our RZ issues should be pretty happy.

Originally Posted by: steveishere 



Exactly. This is another great find.
Yerko
11 years ago
He will fit in well with the current group of receivers. One of his teammates was quoted saying he plays a lot faster than his 40-time. He catches pretty much everything his way. Not worried about his height as he fits right in with the average height of this WR class.
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Mucky Tundra
11 years ago

He will fit in well with the current group of receivers. One of his teammates was quoted saying he plays a lot faster than his 40-time. He catches pretty much everything his way. Not worried about his height as he fits right in with the average height of this WR class.

Originally Posted by: Yerko 



Even if he isn't taller than the DBs facing him, chances are he can out jump them for the ball. With Nelson, Cobb and Boykin, there should be mismatch opportunities there.
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uffda udfa
11 years ago
Davante dish:

"Overall, Adams is still a raw "work in progress". He hasn't begun to reach the level of receiver he can be. It's all in front of him, and he has the physical traits to become an excellent NFL receiver. He will need time to develop, but the team that drafts him will look at what he can be, not what he is." -- Greg Gabriel, former Chicago Bears college scouting director

A good-sized, ultra-productive prospect, Adams possesses the necessary tools to start at the next level. However, there are certain aspects of his game that warrant development. Overall, he has very good hands, though will cradle catch on occasion and needs to be more consistent in terms of securing the ball before turning up field. Adams’ timed speed is average (4.56), but he showcases the ability on tape to stretch the field vertically and is at his best on Flag, Post and 9 routes where he can utilize his outstanding body control and vertical to win on jump balls. He exhibits the ability to consistently beat press with quick head/body fakes/jab steps, though he lacks sharpness into and out of his breaks and can struggle separating on underneath routes. Perhaps most impressive is his RAC ability in space – Adams showcases nice run instincts, utilizing vision, agility and balance to consistently make defenders miss. His effort as a blocker needs to be much more consistent. Mid second round, number two X receiver with starter tools and upside, but there are facets of his game that warrant improvement for him to realize his full potential. (sidelionreport.com Detroit Lions site ... was on Lions radar)

He's a borderline first round pick to me, and I'd take him after the top four wideouts (Sammy Watkins, Mike Evans, Odell Beckham Jr. and Brandin Cooks) come off the board. In any other class, Adams is a Top 3 guy. (Chris Fedor Cleveland.com)




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play2win
11 years ago
Wow. Some high praise for this player. Good. We needed a top WR and it looks like we got one.
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11 years ago

and is at his best on Flag, Post and 9 routes where he can utilize his outstanding body control and vertical to win on jump balls.

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa 



As I would hear this kind of talk last night I kept thinking he will work well with Rodgers on the back shoulder throws that Aaron likes so well.
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