Would Adam Thielen be a good option if another WR is needed?

[njbuff]

Do you think adding Adam Thielen would be a good move and would you wanna see Beane acquire him before the deadline?

 

Thielen is 34 years old, but seems to still have a lot left and maybe Allen can use a dependable vet WR, especially since Samuel might not be 100%.

 

Thoughts?

Edited September 18 by njbuff

[cDAVIS]

I do not. 34 year old white guy... nope. 

[Kirby Jackson]

I’ve been of the belief that the depth is fine. It’s the top of the depth chart that has a glaring hole.
 

Thielen isn’t bad. He’s another guy that can come in and be reliable. I actually prefer Diontae Johnson if we are pulling from Carolina. He isn’t the number 1 that we need but is closer to that IMO. He’s a UFA after this year and could be dirt cheap to acquire. You may get him for a late round pick swap as the deadline approaches. Maybe he’s just a rental but who cares if that is the price. 

Edited September 18 by Kirby Jackson

[Solomon Grundy]

28 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I’ve been of the belief that the depth is fine. It’s the top of the depth chart that has a glaring hole.
 

Thielen isn’t bad. He’s another guy that can come in and be reliable. I actually prefer Diontae Johnson if we are pulling from Carolina. He isn’t the number 1 that we need but is closer to that IMO. He’s a UFA after this year and could be dirt cheap to acquire. You may get him for a late round pick swap as the deadline approaches. Maybe he’s just a rental but who cares if that is the price. 

Diontae had a habit of dropping passes if I remember correctly 

[Alphadawg7]

34 minutes ago, njbuff said:

Do you think adding Adam Thielen would be a good move and would you wanna see Beane acquire him before the deadline?

 

Thielen is 34 years old, but seems to still have a lot left and maybe Allen can use a dependable vet WR, especially since Samuel might not be 100%.

 

Thoughts?

 

Don't know he brings anything to the WR room we don't already have.  If we made a move for a WR, I think I would prefer someone who can push MVS for deep ball snaps as I still don't trust MVS hands.

[ToGoGo]

Agree that our depth is solid. 
 

We need an elite #1 next year. 

[Kirby Jackson]

18 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said:

Diontae had a habit of dropping passes if I remember correctly 

Yes, he has had a lot of drops. That’s been his reputation. He has had years of 88, 86 and 107 receptions. He’s not perfect but could help this team.

Edited September 18 by Kirby Jackson

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[zow2]

The jury is still out for me.  I need to see one of these games where Josh has to chuck the ball around.  We know Shakir is the man, but if we see Samuel, Keon, Hollins, MVS...getting targeted and making plays we should be fine.   

 

If some are not getting targeted, to me it means they are not really getting open and making themselves a viable option.

[BananaB]

Give it a few games, it’s definitely a possibility. I’m not really sold on Hollins and MVS. In tougher games we’ll see

[Antonio]

If we are going to get a WR before the deadline it should be a game changing WR, not someone to be in the mix with what we already have. 

Get Adams, Kupp, Evans... Someone like that. 

[Wizard]

No. If we were in need of a #3/#4 veteran leader/receiver and this was the missing piece, then, yes.

 

But, that is not the team's situation right now. Now, if he has a brother that is both an all pro level middle linebacker and safety, then let's go for it.

 

 

 

[Maine-iac]

He's not playing outside so he's taking Shakir's spot in the slot?

[gonzo1105]

I mean if we’re gonna take a guy like Thielen, just sign Renfrow and keep the pick 

[Not at the table Karlos]

11 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

I mean if we’re gonna take a guy like Thielen, just sign Renfrow and keep the pick 

What’s the deal with Renfrow. Why’s he still out there?

[Simon]

48 minutes ago, Wizard said:

No. If we were in need of a #3/#4 veteran leader/receiver and this was the missing piece, then, yes.

 

At the risk of sounding like a jerk, I cannot picture "that guy" ever being the final piece for a team. 

[Buffalo Boy]

    Thielen had 103 receptions for 1014 yards from Bryce Young last year.

    I agree that he’s not a game changer but the dude is 💰 like Beasely was. He will do nothing but find holes in the zone and catch everything thrown his way. And, his attitude is absolutely “ Process guy” compatible. 
    For a seventh rounder I take that deal in a heartbeat.

Edited September 19 by Buffalo Boy

[ghostwriter]

I think our guys simply need experience. 

[Low Positive]

9 hours ago, Antonio said:

If we are going to get a WR before the deadline it should be a game changing WR, not someone to be in the mix with what we already have. 

Get Adams, Kupp, Evans... Someone like that. 

Why are the 2-0 Bucs trading Evans, a player they just extended.

[LABILLBACKER]

10 hours ago, BananaB said:

Give it a few games, it’s definitely a possibility. I’m not really sold on Hollins and MVS. In tougher games we’ll see

I gotta imagine Curtis Samuel will emerge as our WR2 after Shakir. Coleman will slowly be developed. Have no clue how consistent or productive Hollins/MVS will be?  We'll be drafting more wrs this April.