Quote:Everyone has their thoughts on what a #1 receiver should posses and for Boldin early in his career he was viewed as a #1 for his big physical play, just as Kelvin Benjamin is to the Panthers now. For me, that's great but as the old saying goes "speed kills" and I'd rather have DeSean Jackson over a Kelvin Benjamin.


But if the big numbers are there you kinda earn a #1 title regardless of size or anything else.

 

A guy being your top receiver doesn't make him a #1 receiver.

 

Yes, a stud #1 is typically the speedy take the top off guy.  But, as with guys like Jerry Rice, "fast enough" is fast enough.  Savvy and the ability to beat your man is what makes special #1s special.

 

Your #2 is your physical hands guy who knows how to find holes in the defense, and the special ones make plays after the catch.

 

For years, we've had no one special at #1, which honestly isn't having a #1 at all.  Robinson has been a terrific #2 and he could very well have an outstanding career there.  But you can't simply call him #1 because he's the best WR on the team.  He's still the best, most productive WR.  But that's not what "#1" means.  He just happens to be doing that while playing the #2 role.

 

We're still without a true #1, and Robinson isn't nor will he be that role.  He's exactly what you want as your #2.

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