(04-09-2021, 10:02 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

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

Exactly. That's the kinds of things a #1 receiver should be able to do. 

Right again. I actually like Darden a lot better. Darden is one of those hidden gems in this draft at the WR position like Cade Johnson and Michael Strachan.

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(04-09-2021, 10:35 PM)Dimson Wrote:

(04-09-2021, 08:32 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: I disagree. I really like Hunter Long and the sleeper of this TE class is Kenny Yeboah.

I am definitely a fan of Yeboah too. Don't know much about Long.

I REALLY like Yeboah. The way he is able to stretch plays and make big gains is very rare for a TE. I just think he is exactly the type of TE that could flourish in our offense. 

Hunter long is a more athletic version of Pat Freiermuth.

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