Quote:Why not?

 

Things that I believe will keep Mike Evans from being a star WR (independent of surroundings, ala Blackmon) is that he doesn't have elite speed OR quickness. I think he will have trouble at times creating separation at the next level. He's not a polished route runner, either. He's a long strider, too, ala Matt Jones. 

 

People initially wondered about Blackmons lack of top end speed, but Blackmon makes up for that with his quick twitch athleticism; Theres a lot of "sudden" in Blackmon's game and that is something all the great ones have. Evans does not possess this. 

 

Now, that doesn't mean that I don't think Evans can still be a useful, good weapon - I think paired next to another good WR, Evans could be a 1000 yard WR in his own right. But instead of being the catalyst, he'll be more of the McCardell to Jimmy type. He'll probably be a great red zone target though. He's a player that I'd like to see the Jags get if possible. 

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