I think he'd be a great pick.Evans is a BPA type of pick even though a lot of people would have a problem with it because we already have Jackson.I understand that but it's very short sighted ...For one in the short term this would put MW in the slot which would be exciting to watch. (Even though he's a moron off the field...hopefully things settle down)Long term you replace VJax with the best possible guy. He'd be excellent value at #7, we need help on offense more than we need a 3-4 LB like Barr or Mack.We're only 1 injury away from having the Jets receiving core, probably worse which is scary. We need to score point's & Vjax needs help.I know there is depth in this WR class but we only have 5 picks (thanks Dom) Evans is gonna dominate in the NFL much like VJax.He is a stud that is being overshadowed by Watkins. We really have to consider this because our offense needs another big time weapon.Evans fits the bill as a true #1 as good as anyone in the draft so why not pick him?Say hypothetically Watkin's is there at #7 even though we know he won't be. I think in some ways Evans would be as good a selection as Watkins. I like Sammy but he is very raw, and remember what Licht said "We're not talent collectors, we're looking for good fits."Evans is the next Vincent Jackson, no need to list pro's and cons, we all know what type of player he is.To me he even has the same fire and energy as Jackson. Plus he's got the size and toughness to handle the punishment of the NFL.On passing downs lets look at VJax, Watkins, MWill, Tim Wright, and Martin/Demps. This line up wouldn't put much stress on our pass blocking because their would be more short passes and screens, this offense would be a much different dynamic than we've ever seen in Tampa besides our QB being a huge question mark. Defense's would finally respect our ability to throw it deep so they can't stack and jam as much. 40-60 yard touchdowns would be much more prevalent.Now on the flip side... VJ, Evans, MW, Tim Wright, & Martin/Demps. Perhaps a more efficient offense that will move the sticks all day, deadly in the red zone, better blocking on the perimeter, and down the field/back shoulder fades would just be silly. MWill and Tim Wright would be perfect to handle the underneath stuff. We wouldn't have a speed demon so the offense would still lack explosiveness. That's where I think we look at a guy like John Brown out of Pittsburg St in the middle to late rounds.Remember this @ScottHanson In last five years 15 WR's have run *official* sub 4.4 at #NFLCombine. Only 1 (Mike Wallace) has a 1,000 yard NFL season.”So Watkins is kinda risky being picked so high. I think Evans is a safer pick. I truly see Evans as an ideal #1 target. Why wouldn't you want the next Vincent Jackson?Now if we don't go Evans then go offensive line with the first pick.I'm tired of fearing the pass rush of our division foes, the week leading up to NO/CAR horrifies me, because I know our oline is going to get manhandled, the offensive will be dreadful and sloppy and our QB tossed and slammed like a rag doll. I'm SICK of watching defenders like Cam Jordan, Hardy and Charles Johnson dominating our backfield and doing their sack dances over and over. To me there is nothing more demoralizing.So let me know what you guys think, will we even consider Evans?
I think Evans would be the best WR for us in terms of having him take over as the #1 guy once Vjax's time ran out, but I really dont want to take a receiver that early with long term plans like that in mind which may or may not happen. As the team currently stands we need a receiver with speed, moves, and can seperate. None of those are Evan's strength on film. Those are all strengths of Watkins, Beckham, Cooks
would LOVE me some Brandin Cooks here... mark my words, this kid will be a stud
Evans is my top rated WR so hell yes I would be down with drafting him. Just look at last year when Wikliams went down. We need more weapons. Real legit NFL targets, not midgets.
We need a different type of WR. Evans may be good, but so is Watkins. You can get a good receiver without him being a clone of the guys we already have. We need speed.
shhhhhh........he's training with VJax in San Diego after the combine....let's keep this amongst ourselves shall we?
How do you create mismatches when all your guys are the same?
Mike Evans Kelvin Benjamin Jordan MatthewsThree receivers from this draft that have huge cathing radii, great measurables and all have the potential to be legit no.1 NFL WRs.This draft is very deep at WR but if you dont get one of these 3 players, you are not getting the cream of the crop.
Mike Evans Kelvin Benjamin Jordan MatthewsThree receivers from this draft that have huge cathing radii, great measurables and all have the potential to be legit no.1 NFL WRs.This draft is very deep at WR but if you dont get one of these 3 players, you are not getting the cream of the crop.
Exactly.
The Seminole in me wants Benjamin.
Mike Evans Kelvin Benjamin Jordan MatthewsThree receivers from this draft that have huge cathing radii, great measurables and all have the potential to be legit no.1 NFL WRs.This draft is very deep at WR but if you dont get one of these 3 players, you are not getting the cream of the crop.
Watkins.
The Seminole in me wants Benjamin.
The Seminole in me has mixed feelings about Benjamin. But I think his consistent dropping of easy passes outweighs my nole pride on that one.
If Watkins is there it's a no brainer....with that being said I wouldn't mind seeing the Twin Towers on the outside with Mike Williams running slot. The match up nightmares that would cause on Sundays would be unbelievable.
I think we'd be dumb not to take two wideouts in the draft, its just too talented and deep. There is a lot of ways we could go, but as much as I love Watkins...I wouldn't mind trading down. Grab Brandin Cooks mid to late round 1. Then grab my sleeper guy Martavious Bryant in the third (assuming we make a trade). Bryant is very similar to Evans, but just didn't get as many opportunities.
The Seminole in me wants Benjamin.
The Seminole in me has mixed feelings about Benjamin. But I think his consistent dropping of easy passes outweighs my nole pride on that one.
the Seminole in me is terrified that he might end up in our division and that wed have to play against him twice a year