LaFell Discussion Here.

[Miaoww]

I have to agree with this 110%. I liked Tate because of what he brang to the table after the catch, but he's not that great in making the catch. He's like Steve Smith after the catch but like Dwayne Jarrett before it.

Case in point.

[ncbobcat]

After looking at that clip, he's not that great of an ahlete, just has no quit and a lot of heart. That will only get you so far in the NFL. And yeah, some of 'great cathces' were pin-point throws by Clausen.

[Panthers128]

After looking at that clip, he's not that great of an ahlete, just has no quit and a lot of heart. That will only get you so far in the NFL. And yeah, some of 'great cathces' were pin-point throws by Clausen.

It got Steve Smith pretty far (New York Giants). That guy is amazing. But I agree, you draft talent, not overachievement.

[bleys]

Do you guys think LaFell is good enough to let Smitty play underneath this year?

I doubt it, his upsides seem to be him taking over the "moose" role. But I'm getting excited about him the more I learn. What are his downsides? Small hands (lol) and beating the press?

If LaFell can run routes, there is no reason why Smitty can't fit in the slot more often. Comparing him to Moose to run blocking is cool, but as far as speed, it wouldn't be fair.. The guy looks quick (and of course will want to see him play in the NFL) and if he shows his route running is as good as the experts say, then there is no reason Smitty has to be the main guy running the main routes..

If Edwards shows he can catch the ball and run routes, as well as absorb the playbook.. then we potentially could put Smitty in the slot a lot more often...

[bleys]

Case in point.

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[Miaoww]

I gathered ncbobcat was talking about Tate, bleys.

Which I'm kinda on board with - he's a little stiff and doesn't get great separation. Still he'll be a good slot receiver in this league I think.

[bleys]

I gathered ncbobcat was talking about Tate, bleys.

Which I'm kinda on board with - he's a little stiff and doesn't get great separation. Still he'll be a good slot receiver in this league I think.

oh... my bad.

[Argus Plexus]

Only question: Can he block?

[Cyberjag]

Only question: Can he block?

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[DaveThePanther2008]

Only question: Can he block?

The video shows it and this is from Lindy's Pro Football Draft Guide.

Blocking Physical Downfield Blocker. Seem to take pride in his ability to keep his assignment from making the tackle. Looks to escort teammates downfield if they break in the open.

[DaveThePanther2008]

This is probably the best WR for what we need. IMO we needed a big WR like LaFell instead of someone like Golden Tate. I am sure this pick has served noticed to Jarrett.

Pick up the slack or LaFell is gonna take ur spot.

[chbright]

Case in point.

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[necroplasm]

here some nice blocking...

[Razzy]

LaFell fits well into our scheme. Good pick, hopefully he can come in and catch some passes too.