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Who Would You Say Michael Crabtree Compares to in the NFL?
Nov 27, 2012 at 6:54 AM
- vermonator
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Crabtree is a modern Michael Irvin. You can see it in his mannerism, hands and physicality.
Nov 27, 2012 at 9:51 AM
- Janitor
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I think Boldin is a good comparison in terms of style and ability, but not physically.
Nov 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM
- 49erfeeeever808
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he reminds me of Keyshawn Johnson.
Nov 27, 2012 at 10:15 AM
- valrod33
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a mix of jerry rice and T.O
Nov 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM
- PTulini
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Originally posted by 49erswillbeback:
John Taylor. John Taylor had that same cutback and slide sideways move to make the defender(s) miss after the catch also. John seemed to breakaway more though.
I like it.
Nov 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM
- CityKing415
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Hakeem Nicks
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:22 PM
- MarshallfaulkYouIdio
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Don't insult Crabtree by comparing him to the joke that is Wes Welker.
Wes Welker is not even a Top 100 current NFL wide receiver. He is the token "gadget guy" receiver whom Belichick and Brady have made into a "star" by firing 80 WR screens to him a year while he runs behind a convoy of blockers and out of bounds for 7 yard gains.
He has brick hands, 4.7 speed, and absolutely no ability to shed tacklers whatsoever. When he's not catching a screen pass, he's running an underneath pattern (usually a drag of some sort) and beating a linebacker.
Julian Edelman is a better player than Wes Welker. There have been thousands of little gadget, quintessential #3s who could do what Welker does in that system. Don Beebe, Tim Dwight, Dennis Northcutt, Eddie Royal, Randall Cobb, Kelvin Martin, Josh Reed...THOSE are the guys Welker should be compared to.
Not a legitimate starting wide receiver like Crabtree, who is extremely tough and dangerous after the catch.
Wes Welker is not even a Top 100 current NFL wide receiver. He is the token "gadget guy" receiver whom Belichick and Brady have made into a "star" by firing 80 WR screens to him a year while he runs behind a convoy of blockers and out of bounds for 7 yard gains.
He has brick hands, 4.7 speed, and absolutely no ability to shed tacklers whatsoever. When he's not catching a screen pass, he's running an underneath pattern (usually a drag of some sort) and beating a linebacker.
Julian Edelman is a better player than Wes Welker. There have been thousands of little gadget, quintessential #3s who could do what Welker does in that system. Don Beebe, Tim Dwight, Dennis Northcutt, Eddie Royal, Randall Cobb, Kelvin Martin, Josh Reed...THOSE are the guys Welker should be compared to.
Not a legitimate starting wide receiver like Crabtree, who is extremely tough and dangerous after the catch.
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:26 PM
- MarshallfaulkYouIdio
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Originally posted by SofaKing:
Crabtree is pretty unique. I guess I'd compare him to Miles Austin. Both have great hands, always catch away from their body, and have YAC ability.
Austin has terrible hands. What Austin is is a great athlete. Size, strength, speed, leaping ability. He just can't stay healthy.
Crabtree's tough as nails and has tons of heart. He has great hands. I don't think there's a particularly good comparison.
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:27 PM
- Garce
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Originally posted by MarshallfaulkYouIdio:
Don't insult Crabtree by comparing him to the joke that is Wes Welker.
Wes Welker is not even a Top 100 current NFL wide receiver. He is the token "gadget guy" receiver whom Belichick and Brady have made into a "star" by firing 80 WR screens to him a year while he runs behind a convoy of blockers and out of bounds for 7 yard gains.
He has brick hands, 4.7 speed, and absolutely no ability to shed tacklers whatsoever. When he's not catching a screen pass, he's running an underneath pattern (usually a drag of some sort) and beating a linebacker.
Julian Edelman is a better player than Wes Welker. There have been thousands of little gadget, quintessential #3s who could do what Welker does in that system. Don Beebe, Tim Dwight, Dennis Northcutt, Eddie Royal, Randall Cobb, Kelvin Martin, Josh Reed...THOSE are the guys Welker should be compared to.
Not a legitimate starting wide receiver like Crabtree, who is extremely tough and dangerous after the catch.
Obviously, you're not a golfer.
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:28 PM
- gold49digger
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I say John Taylor. Not a superstar but is great at getting those crucial YAC yardage especially on third down.
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:30 PM
- MarshallfaulkYouIdio
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Originally posted by gold49digger:
I say John Taylor. Not a superstar but is great at getting those crucial YAC yardage especially on third down.
Uh, John Taylor was a superstar.
Crabtree's nowhere near the talent Taylor was. But he's far more durable. Taylor couldn't stay healthy. Taylor was a unique player, and comparing anyone to him is utterly laughable and shows you never watched him play. Taylor had a "God mode" after the catch where he was absolutely untouchable. He was like Terrell Owens with Hakeem Nicks's hands.
[ Edited by MarshallfaulkYouIdio on Nov 29, 2012 at 10:31 PM ]
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM
- pdizo916
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a 4th receiver on a GOOD team.
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM
- MarshallfaulkYouIdio
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Originally posted by pdizo916:
a 4th receiver on a GOOD team.
You're a dead person on a good planet.
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:44 PM
- Ronnie49Lott
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Originally posted by MarshallfaulkYouIdio:JT's punt return skills were in full effect when he caught the ball. Deceptively fast, shifty and strong. http://vimeo.com/14533761
Originally posted by gold49digger:
I say John Taylor. Not a superstar but is great at getting those crucial YAC yardage especially on third down.
Uh, John Taylor was a superstar.
Crabtree's nowhere near the talent Taylor was. But he's far more durable. Taylor couldn't stay healthy. Taylor was a unique player, and comparing anyone to him is utterly laughable and shows you never watched him play. Taylor had a "God mode" after the catch where he was absolutely untouchable. He was like Terrell Owens with Hakeem Nicks's hands.
[ Edited by Ronnie49Lott on Nov 29, 2012 at 10:45 PM ]
Nov 29, 2012 at 10:45 PM
- SanDiego49er
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He's Anquan Boldin. But maybe a little slower (Boldin is not fast either). Definitely less productive. It's hard to get a read on him. He's been injured a lot of his career. And the QB situation never getting fully settled out set him back. So did all the new systems. The constant foot problems. At least this year he seems a bit faster and breaks tackles. Maybe a little stronger too. He's better this year than what we have seen.