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02-09-2012, 10:57 AM #38
Re: Free Agent Tracker
Well, they first need to fire the receivers coach & bring someone in here that can work w/ that unit. I think the passing offense looked more crisp when they had Derrick Mason. They absolutely need a sure handed guy that can run a 7 yard route on 3 & 7 and get open and move the chains.
I think (at least for 2012) that Reggie Wayne can be that guy. Beyond that, they're going to have to draft someone or show that Doss is ready for the show.
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02-09-2012, 10:59 AM #39
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Re: Free Agent Tracker
Are we calling him the #1 because hes our best option or because hes possesses a skill set to be unarguable in certain situations? I mean technically Boldin is our #1 now, but hes far from being one of the best WRs and a guy that demands the ball/coverage. Torrey is a very good WR for a rookie, and has room to grow, but i dont think hell ever be somebody thats mentioned in the same breath as Calvin or Andre Johnson or lesser extents, Hakeem Nicks, Sidney Rices of the world. He just doesnt have the part of the game in him. He can be a highly productive WR and lead the team in stats, but i dont think hes the type that will be a true #1. I think him and Lee Evans are closer than people want to admit. Lee had a great 2-3 year span (with a horrible QB), and then dwindled off when his speed slowed. still was productive and was the bills "#1" but hardly a true #1.
-JAB
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Re: Free Agent Tracker
Lee Evans was a #1 for several years. #1 receiver is the guy who draws the coverage. He's the one that defenses have to create a game plan to stop. It's not just superstars like Calvin Johnson or Larry Fitzgerald. From what I have seen from Torrey Smith I think he's going to do that a year from now. Don't know if he'll ever be good enough to make Pro Bowl but that doesn't mean he can't be a #1 receiver.
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Re: Free Agent Tracker
Certainly he's not in the class of Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, etc., but he is the guy that draws alot of the coverage right now.
Teams don't necessarily have to develop a game plan for him, but he certainly has drawn enough respect now due to his speed and ability to make some plays that teams aren't particularly comfortable leaving him one on one unless you have a top CB.
Hopefully after this off season and time to jell with Joe, OTAs, etc. that discomfort level will escalate to a higher level.
Either way, I think Evans is gone so somebody will need to be brought in here.Will Die A Ravens Fan!!
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Re: Free Agent Tracker
In the context youre speaking of i agree, and in honesty with things the way they are he probably will be that #1 next year. Fitz and the johnsons are Elite WRs, he doesnt have to be elite to be a true #1, but he can be a #1 wr without being a true #1, if that makes any sense. It all depends on how you define a #1. Every team has a #1 WR, not every team has a TRUE #1. frankly theres some teams you dont have to game plan much at all to stop their #1.
-JAB
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