Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Devin Street may be an under-the-radar Anquan Boldin Lite

top dawg

By top dawg,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted

Sometimes people want to believe what they want to believe. Sometimes people just follow the crowd, and run with an idea like a pit bull.  But perhaps different people referring to Devin Street as a receiver in the mold of Anquan Boldin has some validity. I don't know.  One thing I do know is that Street is tall with great hands, so he would be ideal as a possession receiver if nothing else. I really don't see how he could be as physical as Boldin unless he puts on a little bulk. And, perhaps he may be viewed in the same way as Marvin McNutt (whatever that is), but he would probably provide a good red zone threat for Cam. 

 

 

 I think he plays faster than his 40 time, but his lack of jets may force him to be a possession receiver (in the mold of Anquan Boldin) rather than a home run threat. LINK

 

In an on-line story looking at wide receiver prospects flyingicon1.png under the radar, Joe Wedra of NFLMocks.com lists Street as "one of my favorite NFL prospects" and says "it's about time the world knows who the next Anquan Boldin is!" LINK

 

 

You say the Ravens miss Anquan Boldin? They can pick up a younger version in the mid-rounds of the draft with Street. LINK

 

 

 

In addition to Boldin, someone referred to Street as this year's Keenan Allen (for what it's worth).

 

One writer at buffalobillsdraft.com said they wouldn't be surprised if Jordan Matthews has an "Anquan Boldin-like career", but my thing is if Street is the one quietly being compared to Boldin on more than one occasion, then perhaps we may be able to quietly acquire him in a later round. 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Luke59foLife Newbie

Luke59foLife

Posted
Posted

If we can't find a receiver through BPA in this draft then we never will. There are so many potential gems this year! If we just draft one receiver this year I would be stoked. This young man seems a little thin for his height, but definitely has some tools to make up for it. Give him time with some NFL trainers he could easily put on ten pounds.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
caatfan Newbie

caatfan

Posted
Posted

He finished #1 all time in receptions at Pitt with 202, and might have been #1 in yardage as well, if not for missing games due to injuries his senior year. Scouting report says his major weakness is top-end speed, so he sounds similar to Cotchery. In fact, I see the same 40 time for both, at about 4.55, although that probably isn't JC's current time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LinvilleGorge Grand Master

LinvilleGorge

Posted
Posted

Not sure why this guy hasn't gotten more talk leading up to the draft.  Kid can ball.

 

Completely unlike Boldin though.  Boldin is built like a damn LB.  Street is tall and lanky, damn near beanpole thin for a football player.  He'll need to add some weight in the NFL.  Teams will probably want to see him playing at around 215 or so.  The guy catches just about everything though.  He's a very intriguing mid-late round prospect.

 

Devin Street:

 

562075.jpg

 

Anquan Boldin:

 

ebarc-boldin-picv-062011b.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Not sure why this guy hasn't gotten more talk leading up to the draft.  Kid can ball.

 

Completely unlike Boldin though.  Boldin is built like a damn LB.  Street is tall and lanky, damn near beanpole thin for a football player.  He'll need to add some weight in the NFL.  Teams will probably want to see him playing at around 215 or so.  The guy catches just about everything though.  He's a very intriguing mid-late round prospect.

 

You probably answered your own question.

 

'Street is tall and lanky, damn near beanpole thin for a football player.''

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LinvilleGorge Grand Master

LinvilleGorge

Posted
Posted

Boldin is jacked!

 

Dude is crazy jacked.  If I didn't know who he was and you showed me a picture of him and told me he played football, WR would probably be the 5th or 6th position I'd guess.  LB?  RB?  FB?  I can't tell how tall he is, TE?  Maybe safety?  Mufugga can't be a WR can he?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Delhommey Newbie

Delhommey

Posted
Posted

Everyone mis-remembers Boldin being this hidden gem that came out of nowhere. The guy had 1097 yards and 13 TD's his last year at FSU (for those who don't follow college, that's a huge year). The only reason he dropped to the second round is cause he ran hurt in the combine and put in a sluggish 40. 

 

Street's a good receiver, but you have to worry about his wiry frame and his ankle. Don't see the Anquan comparisons at all.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Aussie Tank
      I wake up this morning full of rage towards Ronald McDonald Rivera / Gettleman / Hurney

      By Aussie Tank · Posted

      I woke up this morning with a sore back and shoulder's 
    • tukafan21
      Tetairoa McMillan - Your 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - (Welp... Guess I Was Right)

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      The bottom line is we saw long stretches this season where T-Mac wasn't even targeted.  He had games where he went an entire half without seeing a pass thrown his way, and it lead to a bunch of games with 5 or less targets.  If he's healthy and we're not up a stupid amount and only running the ball, I can't see him having more than a game or two next year with 5 or less targets. We were also only 22nd this year in pass attempts, and that was with a rookie #1 and no legitimate 2nd option for half the season.  And even then, we were only 46 pass attempts above 31st place. If we go into next season with T-Mac improved in his 2nd season and a healthy Coker for 17 games, there is absolutely no reason for us to not throw it more.  That right away increases both of their target totals without sacrificing any targets from each other or other players, add in them taking targets from the TEs and RBs on top of that, and your argument just doesn't hold water anymore. You can't look at targets/yards in a vacuum and think next year Coker just takes some from T-Mac.  You have to look at the team as a whole and our situations this year and then project what will happen next year. If he's healthy for 17 games, I'd bet my life savings that T-Mac sees increases across the board, targets/catches/yards/TDs.   Just as Coker will also see career highs in all categories, it's not one vs the other, it's shifting offensive strategy given our personnel, which next year will be much better for our passing game (QB issues aside).
    • tukafan21
      Tetairoa McMillan - Your 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - (Welp... Guess I Was Right)

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      C'mon now.... First, you can't switch up your argument once someone points out a major flaw in your point. You're saying we shouldn't expect a big increase in targets/yards for T-Mac, but then shift to talking about averages with Chase when I point out the significant leap he took there once you factor in his missing games.  He saw an increase in targets in 5 less games, averages aside, he saw a significant increase in targets in his 2nd season, what he then did with those targets is actually irrelevant in this discussion. Puka seeing no increase is pointless, as he saw such an absurd amount of targets for a rookie, it's near impossible to see an increase. But the real issue in this post is that you think I'm proving your point by showing how Waddle had to share targets with Hill. Tyreek Hill was a 1st team All Pro who was 2nd in the NFL in yards that season. If you think Jaylen Waddle sharing targets with a 1st team All Pro and a future HOFer is even remotely in the same category as T-Mac needing to share targets with Coker... then you are certifiably insane, lol. If anything, you could make the argument that Coker is to Waddle as T-Mac is to Hill in that discussion (which would then lead to a serious increase in targets/yards for T-Mac).  But even that is insane, as neither T-Mac or Coker will be as good as Hill and Waddle respectively that season.  I love both of their potential, but c'mon now, T-Mac isn't getting 119 catches for 1,700 yards and Coker isn't getting 117 for 1,350 next season.
×
×
  • Create New...