CBSSports.com Presents: Your WR Rankings
by riversmccown on Aug 1, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
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In past years, there was a credible threat to Andre Johnson's status as the number one wide receiver off the board. This year, it seems like everyone who could be his equal is dealing with something. Larry Fitzgerald has lost his quarterback, Randy Moss is getting to the age where you lose a step, and despite his off-field distractions this offseason while he angled for a new contract, I'd probably take Reggie Wayne over either of them.
All KC Joyner silliness about Andre aside, I think Miles Austin would probably be my third wide receiver pick. I know Calvin Johnson has more upside, and I know Moss and Fitzgerald are more established, but they simply didn't do as well as Austin did last year. I'd make my Top Four: Andre, Wayne, Roddy White, and Austin, in that order. I even value DeSean Jackson a little higher than Moss, Calvin, and Fitz.
It's a pretty deep pool at receiver this year in my estimation. Vincent Jackson would be higher if not for the suspension, which gives him Brandon Marshall-esque value in that everyone will be avoiding him and you can get him later. Speaking of which, Marshall looks good in Miami to me. Then you've got Sidney Rice, both Steve Smiths, Marques Colston, and Greg Jennings, who is the last guy I would consider "elite". But that should last you a couple of rounds. I'd make sure to grab one of them before the fourth round is up.
I'd avoid the Welker train; I just don't trust the Pats on injuries. As far as sleepers, I think MIchael Crabtree is in for a big year. I also like our very own Jakespeare, Kenny Britt, and Devin Aromashadu to return solid value in the later rounds.
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You really have DeSean Jackson that high?
The Eagles have stated they’re not gonna run that same offense, they’re gonna be running a lot of slants. Plus, he lost McNabb, and since that factors into your Fitzgerald opinion, should probably factor into Jackson’s.
Why would running a lot of slants affect Jackson?
Kolb’s college offense makes him perfect for a slant-based offense, and receivers who are fast and good in space dominate slant offenses.
the reason jackson’s value soared so high last year was because of his enormous number of 50+ yard touchdowns, they said they won’t be running those anymore, therefore i think it’s safe to say he won’t be as productive this upcoming season
by BravesRaleigh on Aug 1, 2010 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder why they are changing the offense when Kolb has learned it.
Especially under Donovan Mcnabb.
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I don't know if I'd have him that high, but I'd put him high
McNabb was lost, but Kolb’s shown he can throw the ball….which is good since Andy Reid loves to throw the ball. It’s not as big an impact as Fitzy switching from a HOFer to Matt Leinart.
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I like maclin later on
And TO believe it or not
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by AllenOU on Aug 1, 2010 12:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
sleepers... that aren't really sleepers.
in my later rounds im looking for guys like garcon, golden tate and crabtree for my #2 slot. if i can’t get AJ, i’ll be happy with either wayne… or austin. i also like bryant, but given tony homo’s propensity to man crushes, i’m thinking austin would be the better pick of the two since i would only take one (never EVER double dip cowgurls) besides that, this season i think out of all the positions everyone should do pretty well at reciever. there is such a wealth of low end talent in the league now with guys like DA and welker and JJ who aren’t necessarily #1 or #2 guys but make a lot of plays, score a lot of tugs, and rack up a lot of yards.
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DeSean Jackson is about to explode.
Kevin Kolb is a more accurate passer than McNabb and they did have some chemistry those couple of games that Kolb started. If Jackson’s injury isn’t as bad, then expect him to have a better season than last year.
I'd put Megatron top 5....
Strafford should be better, they got some more targets…..and he’s Megatron. He’ll make his plays.
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Arian "Nation" Foster disagrees with you.
by krkenney on Aug 1, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
What's he gonna do about it?
Earl Campbell is the perfect combination of assmass and weightspeed. - Papabear
Jackson ahead of Moss, Johnson and Fitz?
Ranking DeSean Jackson ahead of Moss, Johnson and Fitz is a bit of a stretch. Moss may be getting up there in age, but receivers who don’t have a history of injuries tend to be effective well into their thirties (T.O., Jerry Rice, Joey Galloway, etc.).
Fitz will certainly miss Warner, but who’s to say Jackson won’t miss McNabb? And besides, Larry is too good of a receiver not to have a great season regardless of who’s throwing him the ball.
I think Calvin Johnson is due for a monster season. We have only seen small glimpses of what this guy can do, but IMO 2010 is the year we see him really take it to the next level. Stafford showed as a rookie that with experience he is capable of being an elite-caliber qb. He will be much better in his 2nd season and CJ will benefit fully from that improvement.
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