Put it in the bank: Mohamed Sanu

HPF Bob · #1 02-28-2012, 01:23 PM

Chrebet? Heck, what about former Oiler draft choices Charlie Joiner and Steve Largent? They're both in Canton but neither had the size or speed to appear as obvious top receiver prospects. Rod Smith of the Broncos was not drafted at all but he's the franchise's all-time receiving leader. Nobody has yet found a way to measure heart and determination. All three of those guys had it.

barrett · #2 02-28-2012, 02:24 PM

I agree with all of this.

But it still doesn't change the fact that more fast guys suceed than slow ones. And more big guys than small ones.

I don't want to turn into the Raiders and draft the top of the 40 yard dash list every year, but it isn't either or. In the first round we ought to be able to find a guy who shows up on film and can run.

chuck · #3 02-28-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by barrett

I don't want to turn into the Raiders and draft the top of the 40 yard dash list every year, but it isn't either or. In the first round we ought to be able to find a guy who shows up on film and can run.

I agree totally. I guess my main point is that WR is a deceptively difficult position to scout.

popanot · #4 02-29-2012, 07:19 AM

This WR class seems pretty deep, so I wouldn't have a problem with us taking BPA at another position and waiting until the 2nd RD to take WR. I'm not all that impressed with Sanu per say, but I'll damn near lay money that he or someone of similar skills (or someone better) is there at our #2. At this point, I think there are only 3 WRs - Blackmon, Floyd and Wright - worthy of a 1st Rd. pick. And if none of those guys are available, I say pass on WR with the #1. Stephen Hill had a great combine, but I still wouldn't take him with the #1.