WRs in the upcoming draft

I would take him over D Thomas (and that is saying something since I’m a GT homer)

I’d take Gilyard in the 2nd round unless Tate somehow slipped to us. I think McCluster is more of a late 2nd-mid 3rd round pick. I love what I’ve seen from McCluster and Gilyard both, so I like it either way.

I posted about him during the Senior Bowl. He is a weapon in the mold of Percy Harvin. It would be great if we drafted him but I’m afraid that Jeff Davidson would have no clue how to properly use this guy because Dex can do sooo many things.

He will get picked up in the 3rd round by a team that finished in the top 5 in total offense (they finished there for a reason, ie who they draft), and the rich will get richer. Meanwhile, we will probably take a WR with our 2nd or 3rd pick, and he will be very slow to contribute…I’ve heard this tune before. Furney does not have my confidence when it comes to picking WRs. They have yet to draft one wideout that has become a serviceable NFL starter.

That is why I am in favor of signing a veteran WR to play the slot, ala Ricky Proehl, and we use our early picks for D line help…not because I don’t like any of the receivers available in the draft, but because I’m not confident that they will pick the right one.

Good lord of we get Jordan Shipley I will do a back-flip. He solves so many of our problems. He is the perfect slot receiver, he is a dynamic kick returner, and he is capable of producing in the 2010 season. But again, I’ve seen this movie before, we will pass on Shipley to draft some dude you’ve maybe never heard of and he will dress for 15 games in three seasons and then get cut.

Don’t get me wrong, I think there is a lot that Furney does right, but some of the decisions I just don’t know…

I believe we will take a WR with our first pick in the draft, no doubt about it.

DEZ BRYANT is one of the top WRs and will most definitely be gone by the second round.

GOLDEN TATE is a fringe 1st/2nd round player, but if he slips at all, I would love for us to take him. He really is a Steve Smith lookalike in terms of speed and being a deep threat, and is a crazy athlete like Smitty who can make wild catches and dazzle for yards after the catch.

I’ve looked at alot of film of ARRELIOUS BENN, and am not very impressed with what I see. Although he is a bigger body Muhsin Muhammad type receiver, he really doesnt wow and make any great catches. Also doesnt play great 1on1, and is known for dropping balls. I think Arrelious Benn will fall very far on draft day, or he will be a bust.

MARDY GILYARD is a fine WR, and there will be a handful of WRs like him who could be great and will be available in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Although he is in a pass first offense, and is the go to guy, he is a great WR and if teams pass on him, they will most likely regret it down the road. Is reminiscint of Jeremy Maclin, is explosive, makes dazzling catches and moves, and could work out as a great KR/PR, so that is a huge plus. Could add a bit of muscle and weight, and may not be the most physical WR…could be taken earlier than expected though and might not be around for the panthers…

DEMARYIUS THOMAS, I wouldn’t even really consider until the late 3rd earliest, or 4th and 5th round. Thomas has good production but isn;t really a great polished WR and route runner.

There are a # of guys who could go anywhere from the 2nd to 3rd who we probably have a shot at. JEREMY WILLIAMS from Tulane and ANDRE ROBERTS from the Citadel have great production and are rated high, but I really don’t know if they can translate from small schools to the Pros…

DEXTER MCCLUSTER is a DeAngello Williams/Mike Goodson type runner(small, nimble, and fast as hell), but probably isn’t big enough to play RB at the next level and survive the bruisings from going down the middle. That is why most teams will probably think about putting him at WR, but I am not sure that anyone will risk an early pick on such an uncertain guy. Could be used as a Reggie Bush/Mike Goodson type homerun threat though. Wouldn’t be surprised if he isn;t picked up till mid-late 3rd, but is still wildly athletic

JORDAN SHIPLEY however, is a guy who I think will be one of the bests of the class, and might just fall to the Panthers in the 2nd. He is a great slot/possesion type receiver and would be the perfect replacement for Moose, esp since D Jarrett isnt really making it through yet. Shipley has produced well against every team the Horns have played against, and his stock was really strengthened in the Champ game where he did excellent with a backup QB. He is deceptively quick and yes can be compared to Wes Welker, but not just because he is white. If many skip on him, they will regret it, this guy will be an immediate impact on whatever teams he lands on, mark my words!

He’s a great WR/KR and he has a good head on his shoulders – he’s a perfect fit both personality wise and on the field.