PFT points out a glaring fact about the fastest combine receivers

[Mr. Scot]

Specifically, that more often than not they don't turn out to be great NFL players.

PFT: Fastest receivers at the combine rarely pan out

Now lemme make a quick confession. A big reason I'm posting this topic is because I think many folks here will find one of the names listed among the cited examples...amusing.

1. Marquise Goodwin, 4.27 in 2013: 325 yards in two seasons, 162.5 a season.

2. Jacoby Ford, 4.28 in 2010: 848 yards in four seasons, 212 yards a season.

2. J.J. Nelson, 4.28 in 2015

4. Yamon Figurs, 4.30 in 2007: 103 yards in four seasons, 25.8 yards a season.

4. Darrius Heyward-Bey, 4.30 in 2009: 2,413 yards in six seasons, 402.2 yards a season.

6. Jason Hill, 4.32 in 2007: 2,413 yards in six seasons, 173.8 yards a season.

6. Chad Jackson, 4.32 in 2007: 171 yards in three seasons, 57 yards a season.

8. Brandin Cooks, 4.33 in 2014: 550 yards in one season.

8. Phillip Dorsett, 4.33 in 2015

8. Mike Wallace, 4.33 in 2009: 5,834 yards in six seasons, 972.3 yards a season.

11. Tavon Austin, 4.34 in 2014: 660 yards in two seasons, 330 yards a season.

11. Johnny Knox, 4.34 in 2009: 2,214 yards in three seasons, 738 yards a season.

11. Willie Reid, 4.34 in 2006: 54 yards in two seasons, 27 yards a season.

11. Ryan Swope, 4.34 in 2013: Never played in the NFL.

Heh

[Mol3m4n]

Cooks will still be good.

[Jeremy Igo]

Specifically, that they generally don't turn out to be great NFL players.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/22/fastest-receivers-at-the-combine-rarely-pan-out/

Now lemme make a quick confession. A big reason I'm posting this topic is because I think many folks here will find one of the names listed among the cited examples rather...amusing

 

 

 

The game is not played in underwear.... 

[Keith Moons Liver]

There are some really good players on that list. Take any subset of NFL prospects and the success rate will be low. It's really really really tough to be a good NFL player. 

[Mr. Scot]

The game is not played in underwear....

Speaking as someone who spent a good portion of his life in a locker room, everyone should thank God for that

(no one needs to see guys like Richie Incognito in their undies)

[XClown1986]

Most of those guys are also short or underweight. This is why Mayock will look at a 4.6 receiver and be ok with it because he is 6'3 plus and over 220. This is also why Gettleman stresses that it is a big man's game. It doesn't matter if you run a 4.2 if a corner can knock you on your ass at the line.

[Mr. Scot]

Who was the guy this year that weighed 156?

Most of my high school team weighed more than that, and that was 30 years ago.

[CelibatePimp]

That's why you judge prospects on game film and not how they perform at the combine. Someone like UGA's Chris Conley had insane combine numbers but I heard he was dropping a ton of balls.

[Mr. Scot]

That's why you judge prospects on game film and not how they perform at the combine. Someone like UGA's Chris Conley had insane combine numbers but I heard he was dropping a ton of balls.

Wanna piss off an Eagle Fan?

Mention the name Mike Mamula.

[panthers55]

How many of these guys avoid injury and are durable? Even guys like Philly for us had trouble staying healthy.

[LinvilleGorge]

Most of those guys are also short or underweight.

 

This.  Oftentimes, the fastest 40 guys at the combine are pretty much track stars who just happened to play college football.

 

Also, not really fair to include Swope on that list.  He hung it up due to concussions before his career even got started.  I remember the shock of that 40.  Most people thought he was a 4.6 possession type guy and then he blazed it.

[LinvilleGorge]

How many of these guys avoid injury and are durable? Even guys like Philly for us had trouble staying healthy.

 

Corey ran a 4.51.  22nd fastest WR 40 at the combine last year.  I've never gotten this talk about him being the Panthers' fastest player.  He's always looked quicker than fast to me.

[ecu88]

Give me WR/TE draft combo.

Justin Hardy to curve up defenses at WR.

Jesse James for another big red zone target and height to create mismatches at 6'7".

Eff underwear speed, give me football players!!!

[LinvilleGorge]

This year's TE class sucks.  I wouldn't mind an upgrade at #2 TE, but I don't think this is the draft to do it.

 

I wouldn't mind a double dip at WR in the least.  Give me one true WR and one WR/PR.