GunnerBill Posted January 15 Posted January 15 23 minutes ago, Special K said: What do you think about the Xavier’s?? Xavier Leggette or Xavier Worthy, while different types of WR’s, both would really improve the WR room. Yea like them both. I think Leggette is going to be a riser if he runs well. He is in my second tier at the moment. I think he fits my "will start as a #2 but with #1 receiver potential" category once he has mastered some of the nuances of the game in his release and just in how he uses that speed. I think Worthy is a bit more a complimentary player rather than someone I look two years on and say that is my best guy. I think his ceiling is like a good #1B. A guy who you can move around the formation, who can go deep on the outside but who you really want to use as a matchup piece. 4 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I think it depends on what kind of WR they draft in the 1st round... If they draft someone closer to Diggs skill set, I think vertical speed is still a big need and in that scenario I would take a WR with that skill set on day two. Last year I really liked Jalin Hyatt, I personally would have taken him with our 2nd round pick (although Torrence has looked mostly good so far). You could argue we have two needs at WR - someone that can be a true #2 outside WR with future #1 potential, and someone with game breaking speed. If we get all of that in one player I am good with that. But if it becomes necessary to take two different players, I would rather do that than leave one of those roles unfilled. Truth be told I am hoping they make some kind of splash at WR in free agency so they aren't forced to reach for one or two in the draft. They might have missed that opportunity when they passed on Hopkins last year... But no excuses, they have to get the position right some way some how. Even if it comes at the expense of other areas on the team. I agree they have to prioritise a receiver. I would have taken a shot on Hyatt too. At different times last year I thought Hyatt or Rashee Rice could make sense. Rice there is more your Diggs type, Hyatt your vertical speed guy. But I don't think two early receivers is a "need". That is my point. One certainly is.... or a FA / trade splash. 1 Quote
BigDingus Posted January 15 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, whorlnut said: Can’t rely on that happening. Waiting till later in the draft is what got us receivers with limited skill sets. The more complete skill sets are drafted high. Yes…you will get someone that slips through and becomes a stud from time to time, but that’s not the norm and it would be reckless for the bills to continue to expect that to happen. While you're technically correct in that you're more likely to find a reliable #1 in the 1st or 2nd rounds, there are quite a few top WRs selected 3rd round or later. It's just that there are so many colleges, being able to thoroughly scout every individual is impossible. At this point, targeting a specific skillset, regardless of what school they played at, may be key to hitting on a great WR. Not all of them will be immediate hits, but we shouldn't always expect that either. 5th Round - Tyreek Hill 5th Round - Stefon Diggs 5th Round - Puka Nacua 4th Round - Amon-Ra St. Brown 3rd Round - Keenan Allen 3rd Round - Terry McLaurin 3rd Round - Nico Collins 3rd Round - Chris Godwin 2nd Round - Michael Pittman Jr 2nd Round - Tee Higgins 2nd Round - Deebo Samuel 2nd Round - DK Melcalf 2nd Round - Davante Adams 2nd Round - AJ Brown 1st Round - Mike Evans 1st Round - Amari Cooper 1st Round - Deandre Hopkins 1st Round - Justin Jefferson 1st Round - DJ Moore 1st Round - Brandon Aiyuk 1st Round - CeeDee Lamb 1st Round - Ja'marr Chase 1 Quote
DrDawkinstein Posted January 15 Posted January 15 2 minutes ago, BigDingus said: While you're technically correct in that you're more likely to find a reliable #1 in the 1st or 2nd rounds, there are quite a few top WRs selected 3rd round or later. It's just that there are so many colleges, being able to thoroughly scout every individual is impossible. At this point, targeting a specific skillset, regardless of what school they played at, may be key to hitting on a great WR. Not all of them will be immediate hits, but we shouldn't always expect that either. 5th Round - Tyreek Hill 5th Round - Stefon Diggs 5th Round - Puka Nacua 4th Round - Amon-Ra St. Brown 3rd Round - Keenan Allen 3rd Round - Terry McLaurin 3rd Round - Nico Collins 3rd Round - Chris Godwin 2nd Round - Michael Pittman Jr 2nd Round - Tee Higgins 2nd Round - Deebo Samuel 2nd Round - DK Melcalf 2nd Round - Davante Adams 2nd Round - AJ Brown 1st Round - Mike Evans 1st Round - Amari Cooper 1st Round - Deandre Hopkins 1st Round - Justin Jefferson 1st Round - DJ Moore 1st Round - Brandon Aiyuk 1st Round - CeeDee Lamb 1st Round - Ja'marr Chase There are also a LOT of WRs taken in the 1st round over the last 10 years that didnt make your list. 👍 1 Quote
billsfan714 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Whatever they draft I want to see a lot of them make the team. We need to get younger and cheaper. Its why i curse when Beane trades away a 4th rounder to move up 2 spots in the first. Quote
BigDingus Posted January 15 Posted January 15 18 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: There are also a LOT of WRs taken in the 1st round over the last 10 years that didnt make your list. 👍 For sure, I was just looking up the top 20ish in receiving yards the past couple years & seeing where they were drafted (not including TEs). But I'm sure if I go back further, there will be plenty of non-1st round guys popping up too. My thought is we could take a 1 guy early, but then wait until later to try our hand at another one (possibly from a smaller school but with all the physical attributes). No need to go #1 & #2 back-to-back. 1 Quote
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