Quote:Wr's are not QB's.


They don't need to play in nfl type offenses.


If the wide receiver has all the tools--ball skills, athleticism, speed, footwork, and yes even instinct- he can get separation and make plays consistently in the nfl.


I can think of a bunch of receivers that did not play in nfl offenses that are like this:


Deandre Hopkins

Michael Crabtree

Dez Bryant

Justin Blackmon


All posses the explosive traits that make for easy transition.


Watkins also possesses these traits.



If he has even the slightest bit of work ethic, you can teach him to run precise routes.


It's not like a QB who may have all the physical tools but is actually hindered by the type of offense he plays in college.

Again, I'm not saying he doesn't possess these traits. He does. I'm saying he needs time to develop, and that there is a chance that he doesn't develop. It's a legitimate concern on him.


I disagree with your statement on the 4 receivers mentioned. Crabtree played in the furthest from an NFL offense, but he ran a variety of routes. Blackmon and Bryant played in a spread not all that dissimilar from modern NFL spread offenses. Hopkins ran routes at Clemson; it's mostly Watson that is used in an offensive weapon role, similar to Harvin at Florida.

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