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Originally posted by SoCal9er:Part of the problem could be poor scouting, a lack of coaching and subpar development after drafting these guys. Maybe they need to reconsider what attributes they're looking for in a WR prospect.
Originally posted by RishikeshA:A great QB makes average receivers look better than they are.
Originally posted by WRATHman44:Arnaz Battle was basically Hines Ward, but we didn't use him that way. I don't think Ward was great, but he had a great career. WR is one of those positions that depends heavily upon other factors to achieve success. Coaching, game plan, play calling, QB performance/preference, OL blocking, respectable run game, and other passing options all greatly influence production for most WR. It's very rare to see a WR who will succeed no matter what.
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Baalke has drafted ONE WR in in the 1st (30th pick) and the rest have been developmental picks in the 4th or later. Also looks at all the vets Baalke brought in that have taken snaps away from these young players...no excuses for the AJ pick, but Trent hasn't really tackled the WR position in the draft since becoming the GM IMO.
He was in SB mode and thought seasoned (old) vets would contribute more than rookies....
Originally posted by ninerjok:
Originally posted by WRATHman44:
Arnaz Battle was basically Hines Ward, but we didn't use him that way. I don't think Ward was great, but he had a great career. WR is one of those positions that depends heavily upon other factors to achieve success. Coaching, game plan, play calling, QB performance/preference, OL blocking, respectable run game, and other passing options all greatly influence production for most WR. It's very rare to see a WR who will succeed no matter what.
Sorry but Arnaz Battle couldn't carry Hines Ward's jockstrap. He was a poor, poor man's Ward at best.
Originally posted by WRATHman44:
Why? Ward wasn't faster or tougher. He was used more and better. I don't think Battle was a great WR, but I don't think Ward was either. I think Ward played on a team that asked to do everything he was good at and Battle played on a team that asked him to be a cookie cutter WR. I really don't think Hines Ward was anything special, but he was tougher and smarter than most WRs and willing to get his jersey dirty. I think Battle was the same type of guy.
Originally posted by dtg_9er:
Originally posted by WRATHman44:
Why? Ward wasn't faster or tougher. He was used more and better. I don't think Battle was a great WR, but I don't think Ward was either. I think Ward played on a team that asked to do everything he was good at and Battle played on a team that asked him to be a cookie cutter WR. I really don't think Hines Ward was anything special, but he was tougher and smarter than most WRs and willing to get his jersey dirty. I think Battle was the same type of guy.
I always appreciated Battle for his toughness and professionalism. Guy was playing at peak capacity.
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Razzle Dazzle was an overachiever with what we had at QB
Originally posted by dtg_9er:C'mon ..we had no QBs worth a damn...it has nothing to do with today
Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Razzle Dazzle was an overachiever with what we had at QB
Just had to do it...
Originally posted by InsertNameHere:
Every since we got rid of Alex, we have had a 1000yrd WR every year.....things that make you go hummmm.....
