WR Help!!!!!! Slightly different spin

[DaveThePanther2008]

I know it has been posted at least a dozen times. How we need WR help. IMO it is the #1 need of this team. The one thing we need to put us back in the playoffs and into contention for a SB ring.

My question isn't Which WR we would like. But which WR is NFL ready. Which WR will be able to come in and contribute immediately (EXCLUDING Free Agents)

Though he is a projected 3rd round. I believe Shipley is.

[Rags]

I never really liked Shipley. HE just never amazed me and I always felt he was over hyped.

[Dingleberry]

yeah, i'm with the guy above sort of. shipley impressed me in that bowl game, but after colt mccoy went out, it seemed like his play making ability was really overrated because of mccoy's ability.

every time i watch Brandon Lafell's 2010 NFL Draft Highlights, it makes me think of a hybrid between Donald Driver and Reggie Wayne. and i believe he's one of the most "NFL ready" receivers in this year's draft. i personally think he'd be the perfect fit for our team, though, and could still be hanging around in the second round.

or mardy gilyard, just cause he's got so much play making ability like steve smith. could you imagine two steve smith's on the field at the same time?

[DaveThePanther2008]

yeah, i'm with the guy above sort of. shipley impressed me in that bowl game, but after colt mccoy went out, it seemed like his play making ability was really overrated because of mccoy's ability.

every time i watch Brandon Lafell's 2010 NFL Draft Highlights, it makes me think of a hybrid between Donald Driver and Reggie Wayne. and i believe he's one of the most "NFL ready" receivers in this year's draft. i personally think he'd be the perfect fit for our team, though, and could still be hanging around in the second round.

or mardy gilyard, just cause he's got so much play making ability like steve smith. could you imagine two steve smith's on the field at the same time?

Would love that. I drool every time I watch Desean Jackson and thinking what we would have had, had we had him. So that type of talent can come in and contribute immediately.

I have heard lots of good things about both of these guys.

[firstdayfan]

I'm not a big Brandon lafell guy for two reasons...1) a friend of mine who is a huge LSU fan said he is an average at best WR. He said he dropped too many passes in big time situations and didn't make enough plays...which has been his two biggest negatives from scouts. 2) after watching some of the highlights of lafell it seemed like all his big plays or TD's came on a missed assignment when he was wide open. He won't have that luxury in the NFL, I may be wrong but it don't like him...as a potentail WR.

[panther4life]

Damian Williams is my favorite that could reasonably be expected to drop to us and I always liked Lafell as a close second. Granted I've only seen highlights of lafell and read scouting reports

[MrBubba]

I like Gilyard and Shipley. Shipley has great character and has a high motor, plays special teams etc. Plus I think he might be around in the 4th round. I would n't mind taking Gilyard in 2nd and Shipley in 4th; perhaps one of them would work out.

Also, keep an eye out for Andre Roberts; he could be steal of draft at WR.

[Jackofalltrades]

Not a fan of Texas, but I really like Shipley...as a 3, not as a two. He reminds me a lot of Proehl or Welker, I think he would be best in the slot.

I actually think Jarrett is our best bet, hoping it pans out.

[rayzor]

mardy gilyard in the 2nd and eric decker in the 4th.

[mario]

He says Hello

[DynastyRTR]

Mardy Gilyard-2nd, David Reed-6th

[thunderraiden]

Steve Smith #1

Brandon LeFell solid WR#2

Jacoby Ford WR#3 competitor

Kenny Moore WR#3 competitor

Wallace WR#5

Cut:

Dwayne Jarrett - $$ and lack of production

Charlie Martin - Resigned to practice squad if that is possible

[brandon_87]

mardy gilyard in the 2nd and eric decker in the 4th.

I second that

[rayzor]

Steve Smith #1

Brandon LeFell solid WR#2

Jacoby Ford WR#3 competitor

Kenny Moore WR#3 competitor

Wallace WR#5

Cut:

Dwayne Jarrett - $$ and lack of production

Charlie Martin - Resigned to practice squad if that is possible

seriously?

dude is only getting $550k on the last year of his contract = no point in cutting him. as a 3rd or 4th WR (which he would be at worst) you can't do much better. only one year left on the deal no sense in cutting him loose at this point. see what he can do with moose gone and a new QB and a new WR coach that isn't old enough to be his great grandfather. can't do any harm and it certainly wouldn't hold the team back to keep him on the roster. not like there is much expected out or the WR3 or 4 anyway.