thekris 0 Posted August 4, 2014 Which rookie WR will go on to have the better career in the NFL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snatchit 108 Posted August 4, 2014 Watkins.... but I like Evans situation better this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Upper Class Trash 67 Posted August 4, 2014 Watkins. I think Evans has limited upside. One of them being he played with a mobile QB who hit him on deep throws from well outside the pocket in the NCAA. That won't be happening with the QB's currently in Tampa. There are several rookie WR's I have rated higher than Evans because of this. He has the tools, but he doesn't have a QB with a good deep arm, or one who is going to scramble while Mike runs around to get open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted August 4, 2014 tough call because you have to guess who the Bills get to play QB after they scrap the Manuel project in a year. McCown is very capable to will utilitze VJax and Evans, and I'd bet Evans has the better rookie year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,480 Posted August 4, 2014 Tough question . Depends on the QB situation . Talent be talent I like Watkins more . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobSanders_33 127 Posted August 4, 2014 I like Watkins this year and even more in the future without EJ. I know that last night people got down on Watkins's prospects this year. Maybe the had hopes too high but I'd still take him in front of Evans this year. The biggest strength Watkins has over Evans this year is targets. Watkins is going to get targeted all over the field. I don't think that it is too much to think that Watkins gets almost 10 looks a game and even with a limited catch rate he will still catch a lot of balls and with his talent will make some plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted August 4, 2014 Its a complete coin toss. Both could be AJ green or charles rogers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted August 5, 2014 Watkins probably Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HD11 0 Posted August 5, 2014 That is a question I have been wondering since I have the 1.01 pick in the rookie draft. But after seeing headlines over the past few days, I may be conisdering Cooks as the top guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HD11 0 Posted August 7, 2014 It seems the more I read about Manuel struggling, the more I am tempted to not take Watkins, even though I have been eyeing him for months. Evans, for whatever reason (maybe it is QB situation), does not excite me. But Cooks...he is doing great and he has one of the best in the league throwing him the ball. Somebody please convince me to stay with Watkins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted August 7, 2014 It seems the more I read about Manuel struggling, the more I am tempted to not take Watkins, even though I have been eyeing him for months. Evans, for whatever reason (maybe it is QB situation), does not excite me. But Cooks...he is doing great and he has one of the best in the league throwing him the ball. Somebody please convince me to stay with Watkins! Draft watkins :guntohead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 214 Posted August 7, 2014 I made this choice before the draft and I'm rolling with Watkins. If you want to see why, read my draft profiles on the two receivers. One interesting nugget: only four true freshman have ever been named to the AP All-American first team - Herschel Walker, Marshall Faulk, Adrian Peterson...and Watkins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HD11 0 Posted August 7, 2014 TFG, Do you have a link to your profiles? And if it were done before the draft, do you think that landing spots/quarterbacks would have influenced your preferences? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 214 Posted August 8, 2014 Here you go: http://www.fftoday.com/blog/2014/04/01/wr-sammy-watkins-draft-profile/ http://www.fftoday.com/blog/2014/04/03/wr-mike-evans-draft-profile/ They were done before the draft. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if Evans outperforms him this year, all things considered. But from a prospect standpoint, a player like doesn't come around all that often, so I guess the answer to your second question is no in this case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HD11 0 Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks. I ended up taking Watkins. My draft finished like this: 1.1-Watkins 1.6-Hyde 2.2-Matthews 2.3-West 2.6-Benjamin 3.2-Bortles I think it was successful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Football Guru 214 Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks. I ended up taking Watkins. My draft finished like this: 1.1-Watkins 1.6-Hyde 2.2-Matthews 2.3-West 2.6-Benjamin 3.2-Bortles I think it was successful. I should say so. Even if Hyde ends up being just another 49er RB pick to sit behind Gore for a year or two more (I expect Gore to be gone after this year), I think you are still getting two stud WRs in Watkins and Matthews and a flex starter at worst this year with West. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,554 Posted August 31, 2014 bills sign Orton today for 5 million Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted August 31, 2014 Which rookie WR will go on to have the better career in the NFL? Think EJ Manual and there is your answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
