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FO on ESPN: CAR should sign Michael Crabtree


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Is Crabtree even any good at creating separation? It doesn't sound like it. From the article quoted in the OP:

"he's very quick to separate at the break of his routes. Newton is better at throwing from the pocket than most fans realize, and better at throwing with anticipation and hitting receivers after their breaks."

here's an article that does a detailed breakdown of Crabtree that says:

"Quarterbacks like Tom Brady or Drew Brees would know how to throw Crabtree open right before he breaks. ... There may not be a starting quarterback less comfortable throwing with anticipation than Colin Kaepernick. That is the type of passer Crabtree needs. He creates separation at very specific points in routes ... For this reason, it would be best for Michael Crabtree to depart San Francisco as a free agent next month.

His skills would be better suited in an offense that featured more timing based, short throws. An efficient, anticipatory passer would really know how to get the best out of a player like the one Crabtree has become.

Several intriguing options may present themselves. Teddy Bridgewater fits the bill perfectly in Minnesota, and they may have a need at receiver. Veteran quarterbacks like Tom Brady or Drew Brees would know how to throw Crabtree open right before he breaks. He would be a perfectly natural fit with Chip Kelly or Green Bay’s route concepts.

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Should he land with (such) a quarterback..there is still time for him to experience a career revival"

http://www.thebackyardbanter.com/reception-perception-impending-free-agent-michael-crabtree.html

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C'mon man. It's not on point to say every player that a team lets walk is worthless. We just let 2 1,000 yard receivers walk. Desean Jackson walked... Demarcus Ware walked.... Darrelle Revis walked... Cromartie walked....

i never said every player that walks is worthless.

You're debate skills suck. Putting words into one's mouth does do anything.

You're point is pointless considering the fact i never said it.

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Crabtree's probably my top realistic choice at WR in FA.  This FA class doesn't have many Target players anyway, most of them are either Tiffany's or 7-11.  Maclin is Target, but probably too expensive for us anyway and will likely resign with Philly.  Shorts and T. Smith are Roses.

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IF we can get Crab at a good price, no way GMan doesn't sign him. (assuming his attitude is good)

 

He is a good WR#2 who runs good routes and has great hands. Would be a nice fit next to KB and Olsen. Doesn't stop us from getting a speed guy in the draft.

 

Don't see how people can say he's mediocre. Simply placing stats with 0 context doesn't really give any meaning. 

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