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Mar 16, 2017 at 1:12 AM
Say we wait to address what I consider a need in a 6'3"+ WR until later in the draft, how about a guy like Josh Reynolds from A&M? Skinny guy, but still great height, jumping ability, and hands.
Mar 16, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Originally posted by 49erInTheMidwest:
Say we wait to address what I consider a need in a 6'3"+ WR until later in the draft, how about a guy like Josh Reynolds from A&M? Skinny guy, but still great height, jumping ability, and hands.

He is skinny but he plays with surprising strength and toughness
Mar 16, 2017 at 8:48 AM
I liked what I saw of Josh Reynolds on the field for sure but we are so loaded with WR now. Not sure if we are going to load up at the position later in the draft.
Mar 16, 2017 at 11:29 AM
i think williams has the least bust potential. so big, fast, and smart. He can be your #1 WR. Having Williams, Garcon, Kerley, McDonald, and Hyde will most certainly make Hoyer look like a pro bowl player.
Mar 16, 2017 at 11:33 AM
Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
but we are so loaded with WR now.

Mar 16, 2017 at 1:12 PM
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Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
I liked what I saw of Josh Reynolds on the field for sure but we are so loaded with WR now. Not sure if we are going to load up at the position later in the draft.

Loaded? IMO we need to draft ATLEAST 2 decent prospects. Whether 1 is Williams or Ross or 2nd tier talent plus 1 mid tier/late round diamond
Mar 16, 2017 at 1:28 PM
Originally posted by ChaunceyGardner:
I liked what I saw of Josh Reynolds on the field for sure but we are so loaded with WR now. Not sure if we are going to load up at the position later in the draft.

Loaded is definitely not even close to how I would describe our wide receiver corps.
Mar 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Originally posted by JustinNiner:
i think williams has the least bust potential. so big, fast, and smart. He can be your #1 WR. Having Williams, Garcon, Kerley, McDonald, and Hyde will most certainly make Hoyer look like a pro bowl player.

I agree, he has a relatively high floor. Even if he doesn't become a number 1. he is still good for jump balls and redzone plays. If at worse he is a poor mans Plaxico, that isn't too shabby at all.
Mar 22, 2017 at 4:45 PM
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Mar 22, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Okay, I think I've looked at enough WRs. Still a lot more out there but I don't have the time. My breakdown by type:

Traditional outside WR (adequate size and speed, separation, route running, hands):
1. Corey Davis
2. John Ross
3. Mike Williams
4. Zay Jones
5. JuJu Smith Schuster
6. Chris Godwin
7. Chad Hansen
8. Fred Ross
9. Isaiah Ford
10. Amba Etta-Tawo
11. Travin Dural
12. Darreus Rogers

Your big target outside WR (big frame, catch radius, outmuscles DBs for the ball)
1. Mike Williams
2. Josh Reynolds
3. Malachi Dupre
4. Jamari Staples
5. Jalen Robinette

Your deep threat WR (go deep! Slower speed permitted if also with long frame to win battle deep)
1. John Ross
2. K.D. Cannon
3. Dede Westrbrook
4. Josh Malone
5. Mack Hollins

Your joystick/playmaker (quick twitch athlete, get the ball in their hands anyway you can)
1. John Ross
2. Curtis Samuel
3. Carlos Henderson
4. ArDarious Stewart
5. Keevan Lucas
6. Isaiah McKenzie

Your slot WR (excellent feet, cuts, ability to sell routes, small area quickness, great hands)
1. Stacey Coley
2. Ryan Switzer
3. Cooper Kupp
4. Taywan Taylor
5. Travis Rudolph
6. Gabe Marks
7. Keevan Lucas

I really like how you broke this down. It looks like Kyle wants one of each of these guys. The more chess pieces the better.
Mar 22, 2017 at 6:16 PM
The more I watch him the more I want Zay Jones. This isn't a super top heavy class but we can have some pretty good players come out of it.
Mar 22, 2017 at 8:19 PM
Originally posted by jimrat:
Cooper Kupp, Jordy Nelson clone
uh no,Jordy is much Faster aand better,plus Jordy is a true no.1 wr
[ Edited by jrouter4949 on Mar 22, 2017 at 8:20 PM ]
Mar 22, 2017 at 8:41 PM
Although they've yet to prove themselves as NFL receivers, I don't think for a minute Shanahan's given up on Rogers and Smelter, either. They'll have to prove their worth...if they can, they've both got great size. Something to keep in mind as Lynch navigates through the draft. I'd like to see Lynch draft Williams, Davis or Smith-Schuster, just to make sure he's got some size.
Mar 22, 2017 at 8:56 PM
Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
Although they've yet to prove themselves as NFL receivers, I don't think for a minute Shanahan's given up on Rogers and Smelter, either. They'll have to prove their worth...if they can, they've both got great size. Something to keep in mind as Lynch navigates through the draft. I'd like to see Lynch draft Williams, Davis or Smith-Schuster, just to make sure he's got some size.

Size is important esp. these days. Carolina's WR are flat out never covered. When playing teams like Seattle who are allowed to prison-rape you from start to finish and even after the play, you better have some of your own physicality or you're dead in the water. It's been a LONG time since we've had a WR who can "push back."
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