(04-09-2021, 08:25 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote:

(04-09-2021, 05:53 PM)Bullseye Wrote: Why is he so overrated in your eyes?

I'm not sure I want him at 25, but I have grown to respect his ability to separate on his routes.

When Pitts went down with injury, I didn't really see Toney step up to take that leadership role and be the #1 guy. There were long stretches where he would just disappear. I see him as a complimentary receiver and you just don't use first round picks on complimentary receivers IMO. First round picks and even most second rounders should be #1 type receivers. I keep seeing where analysts say Toney is so quick, but I just didn't see it in games. IMO, he plays much slower than he test and he just doesn't consistently show separation to get open. I see him as a 3rd or 4th round kind of receiver in this very, very deep WR class.

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I kinda see where you are  coming from.  There are plays that maybe should be turned into TDs or bigger plays that weren't, despite his timed speed.  Is that my understanding of your take?

I think what sticks out to me is great lateral quickness and moves to gain separation.  He may not get separation in vertical routes like Jimmy Smith, but he gets a ton of separation on ins, outs, hooks, etc. and still ends up making a ton of big plays because he has excellent change of direction/jukes.  I guess you could make the argument that you could get a guy who does similar things (jukes/extreme COD) like Jaelon Darden a couple of rounds later.

I think the way he runs his routes and comes out of his breaks and creating separation that way make him a very good prospect.  Again, I'm not sure I want him at 25, but I think he could help this team.

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