Robash Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Fitz - 59% AJ - 17% Moss - 14% Smith - 8% TO - 3% (clearly cowboyz1 has free time) before i saw the results i without a doubt said to myself AJ, now there is only 5Kish votes so alot of people could be swayed by Tod Haleys anti-Boldin ( ) play calling. what say you guys? i agree that top two are AJ and Fitz but this margin is way off imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I think it has alot to do with AJ's injury history. Fitz is cleary the best WR in the game right now. We'll see what happens in 2009 with a healthy Schaub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It's going to be swayed right now since Fitz is still playing. I think it's much closer than that. I put Fitz in the lead, but not by much over AJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattsass Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I put Fitz and AJ about the same talent-wise, but Fitz is just a more stable producer in my opinion due to AJ missing a couple of games a year, and AJ's QB missing more than a couple of games a year. Equal players though. Not exactly an objective time to run this poll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 what say you guys? i agree that top two are AJ and Fitz but this margin is way off imo. espn.com poll. Enough said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I know that Fitz goes off when Boldin is across from him and when he's not... it'd be interesting to see Fitz's numbers when Boldin is sidelined and the Cards are facing a semi-decent defense. It came down to the fact that Johnson performs against EVERYONE. Sorry folks, Kevin Walter is not Anquan Boldin. Sure, he's a solid, Wes Welker-lite-esque possession guy, but Boldin he is not. Add to the argument that Steve Breaston broke out a bit this season.... Andre Johnson's my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 How easy we forget how dominant Randy Moss is. I still think it is Moss. Maybe not statistically, but Moss has the most talent of all of them. Of course, it is all very close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It's difficult to vote against Fitz after how he's played lately. Moss hasn't played as well in the playoffs. Fitz stepped up when Boldin was out and couldn't be stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) I think it has alot to do with AJ's injury history. I love it when people keep spreading the falsehood that AJ has a history of injury problems. Ups the chances he will be available for me He just completed his 6th season. Outside of the 7 games he missed in 2007, he's also missed 3 games in 2005. The other 4 years he has played every game. I'd add that in 2007 he actually sprained all 3 of his ligaments in his knee and still was able to return and finish the season. I think he got a bad rap early in his career, but that's because he was stuck with David Carr as his qb, not from having a history of injuries. Edited January 21, 2009 by BillyBalata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 but Moss has the most talent Even if true the question isn't "who has the most talent" it's who is the best WR in the league. Agree it's a 2 horse race though. I guess people finally woke up on Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I'm not sure, but I would say the top 3 are fitzgerald, andre johnson and calvin johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTSuper7 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It's difficult to vote against Fitz after how he's played lately. Moss hasn't played as well in the playoffs. Fitz stepped up when Boldin was out and couldn't be stopped. +1 - I'd given the nod to Andre because of this fact, as he hasn't had a Boldin on the other side to draw attention. What's funny is that the playcalling and system have a lot to do with this as well. I mean, Antonio Bryant was a bust in the NFL until this season. Does that mean he all of a sudden got faster, more agile, better hands, etc. this year? Maybe he worked harder, practiced harder, etc. More likely he just needed the right opportunity in the right system. On a related note, I think it will be interesting to see where Anquan Boldin ends up after this season. He's a very good WR, but he'll look a lot more average if he ends up on a poorer passing team like Buffalo, Minnesota, Jacksonville, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathpig Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Calvin Johnson, hands down. 78 receptions, 1331 yards, 12 TDs, for an average of 17.1 yards on a team that had FIVE different QBs (3, arguably 4, of which can't even be considered starting QB quality), no real threat opposite him (Roy stunk all year and was gone by midseason), a workmanlike but unspectacular running game, a pretty unspectacular offensive system, and one of the worst defenses in league history (meaning everyone knew they had to throw to keep up). That stat line is right on par with Moss's second season (80 receptions, 1413 yards, 11 TDs, 17.7 avg) except Moss's team had Robert Smith, Chris Carter, Randall Cunningham, and Jeff George (don't laugh, he had a 94.2 QB rating that season), went 10-6, and made the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 How easy we forget how dominant Randy Moss is. I still think it is Moss. Maybe not statistically, but Moss has the most talent of all of them. Of course, it is all very close... Maybe not statistically? Did we forget last season all ready? At least Brady and Moss could beat Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 How easy we forget how dominant Randy Moss is. I still think it is Moss. Maybe not statistically, but Moss has the most talent of all of them. Of course, it is all very close... I think Fitz and Calvin match Moss in talent. I think Fitz makes people around him better, something Moss doesn't do as well. I remember Moss not being a factor in many playoff games. His early years in Minnesota were his best but overall he is averaging 4 catches for 75 yards and almost 1 TD in 11 games. His best year was his 2nd year where he averaged 7 for 157 and 1 TD. Fitz, although only this year, is averaging almost double that 7 for 139 and almost 2 TD's. Close but if he continues I like him a little better. They are close, any would be a great choice, but Fitz in the playoffs won me over. Double covered he is open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Best WR Fitz [ 20 ] [39.22%] AJ [ 22 ] [43.14%] Moss (NEP) [ 5 ] [9.80%] Smith (CAR) [ 2 ] [3.92%] TO [ 0 ] [0.00%] Puddy [ 2 ] [3.92%] This is about what I expected. Fitz and AJ are very close in talent level. Edited January 22, 2009 by Chargerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Calvin Johnson, hands down. 78 receptions, 1331 yards, 12 TDs, for an average of 17.1 yards on a team that had FIVE different QBs (3, arguably 4, of which can't even be considered starting QB quality), no real threat opposite him (Roy stunk all year and was gone by midseason), a workmanlike but unspectacular running game, a pretty unspectacular offensive system, and one of the worst defenses in league history (meaning everyone knew they had to throw to keep up). That stat line is right on par with Moss's second season (80 receptions, 1413 yards, 11 TDs, 17.7 avg) except Moss's team had Robert Smith, Chris Carter, Randall Cunningham, and Jeff George (don't laugh, he had a 94.2 QB rating that season), went 10-6, and made the playoffs. smartest thing i've read on this forum in years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) I think that in any poll that Calvin Johnson, Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johsnon, Reggie Wayne, and Randy Moss have to be considered. A few weeks ago Boldin would have gotten more votes than Fitzgerald. Edited January 22, 2009 by bushwacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 I voted for Fitz but you could easily argue for AJ. I would take either one and not have a problem with it. IMO TO should no longer even be in consideration for the best WR in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 A few weeks ago Boldin would have gotten more votes than Fitzgerald. That's pretty much what I was thinking. How could Boldin not be an option in a "Best WR poll"? Becasue Fitz has had a record-breaking playoff run? Look at what Boldin did this year, then realize he missed a month. Amazing. Extrapolate his 2008 stats over 16 games, and you get: 118 catches, 1,380 yards, 14 TDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 IMO TO should no longer even be in consideration for the best WR in the league. How could Boldin not be an option in a "Best WR poll"? like Big John said, Espn poll...nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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