revhookem Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Just some names to think about here: Drew Bennett Hines Ward Antwaan Randle El Anquan Boldin Arnaz Battle Some have had more success than others, but my point here is being a college QB definitley helps in the transition to a pro WR. 807098[/snapback] But other than Boldin, NONE had considerable success as rookies... or in their second season... or even in their THIRD season... Bennett... year 1: 24 rcpts, 329 yds, 1 td ... year 2: 33 / 478 / 2 ... year 3: 32 / 504 / 4 Ward... year 1: 15 rcpts, 246 yds, 0 td ... year 2: 61/ 638 / 7 ... year 3: 48 / 672/ 4 Randle El... year 1: 47 rcpts, 489 yds, 2 tds ... year 2: 33 / 478 / 2 ... year 3: 32 / 504 / 4 Battle... year 1: 0 / 0 / 0 ... year 2: 8 / 143 / 0 What were you saying about an easy transition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimD Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 But other than Boldin, NONE had considerable success as rookies... or in their second season... or even in their THIRD season... Bennett... year 1: 24 rcpts, 329 yds, 1 td ... year 2: 33 / 478 / 2 ... year 3: 32 / 504 / 4 Ward... year 1: 15 rcpts, 246 yds, 0 td ... year 2: 61/ 638 / 7 ... year 3: 48 / 672/ 4 Randle El... year 1: 47 rcpts, 489 yds, 2 tds ... year 2: 33 / 478 / 2 ... year 3: 32 / 504 / 4 Battle... year 1: 0 / 0 / 0 ... year 2: 8 / 143 / 0 What were you saying about an easy transition? 807905[/snapback] But guess what? None of these players were drafted in the the first round or had the hype that surrounds Matt Jones. None of these players had starting roles to produce better stats. So if Matt Jones wins a starting job at WR it's probably safe to say he will out preform these respected players first years in the league. P.S. Who the F*uck is Battle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 But guess what? None of these players were drafted in the the first round or had the hype that surrounds Matt Jones. None of these players had starting roles to produce better stats. So if Matt Jones wins a starting job at WR it's probably safe to say he will out preform these respected players first years in the league. P.S. Who the F*uck is Battle? 808574[/snapback] Arnaz Battle, WR for the 49ers. He played some QB at Notre Dame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 (edited) When did Boldin play qb for FSU? Edited May 10, 2005 by Jumpin Johnies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stimer Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Bennett... year 1: 24 rcpts, 329 yds, 1 td ... year 2: 33 / 478 / 2 ... year 3: 32 / 504 / 4 Ward... year 1: 15 rcpts, 246 yds, 0 td ... year 2: 61/ 638 / 7 ... year 3: 48 / 672/ 4 807905[/snapback] Bennett showed what he could do last year should it took him a little while but is he as athletic as Matt Jones ... probably not. Ward is a possession received not a deep threat. I doubt Jones would be used as a possession receiver or blocking WR. Two categories which Ward is one of the best at in the league. I would say that Ward put up consistently decent numbers his second and third season. He has the money hands. Anyway, nobody can tell how well he will adjust. He may surprise people if he works at it. I think it will be his work ethic that will be the determinate here. Should be interesting to see how it all plays out anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoore Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 When did Boldin play qb for FSU? 808768[/snapback] He was a backup QB for a while before switching to WR. I would assume he played it mostly in high school. He played briefly during the debacle that was the Sugar Bowl vs. Georgia when Rix overslept and missed an exam and was suspended. Needless to say, in that game it didn't work out too well since he had been a WR all year and was currently the #1 starting WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispirons Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 as of right now....i'm selling. in my estimation i will be passing on mr. jones in all drafts i participate in because i think he will go higher than he should. just a gut feeling i'm getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 You watch. Jones will make a highlight reel catch during a preseason game against some second string scrubs, and sure enough one of your buddies in your league will draft him in the 3rd or 4th round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 You watch. Jones will make a highlight reel catch during a preseason game against some second string scrubs, and sure enough one of your buddies in your league will draft him in the 3rd or 4th round. 810028[/snapback] I agree with the last two posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 He was a backup QB for a while before switching to WR. I would assume he played it mostly in high school. He played briefly during the debacle that was the Sugar Bowl vs. Georgia when Rix overslept and missed an exam and was suspended. Needless to say, in that game it didn't work out too well since he had been a WR all year and was currently the #1 starting WR. 809909[/snapback] Thanks for the knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimD Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 You watch. Jones will make a highlight reel catch during a preseason game against some second string scrubs, and sure enough one of your buddies in your league will draft him in the 3rd or 4th round. 810028[/snapback] One of your buddies might win the league too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 What makes you think he is an injury risk? Does he have an injury filled past? 805534[/snapback] just a hunch He's 6'7" and never played WR before. From the highlights, it didn't look to me that he knows how to protect himself while being tackled. He got jacked up a couple times at the end of those runs. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 just a hunch He's 6'7" and never played WR before. From the highlights, it didn't look to me that he knows how to protect himself while being tackled. He got jacked up a couple times at the end of those runs. . . 811000[/snapback] He knows how to protect himself, but he has had some shoulder problems in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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