YikesVikes wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:38 pm
PurpleKoolaid wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:56 pm
I cant see Rick picking a Olineman that is as good as Ford and could start day 1. But I dont even see Ford being available. I can see him going in the top 5. A lot of teams are looking at him.
Why so big on Butler? Because hes big? You know what happened to the last big WR Rick took right? I actually like Hall, and think we could get him at #3, for our true #3 WR.
1. Butler isn't just big. We haven't had a guy his size ever. I think CP was 6'2, Treadwell 6'2. Butler is almost 6'6 (6'5+)
2. Butler is also a good route runner. He's not Diggs but for his size, he is able to run the full route tree including arrow route. I wouldn't put him to do so in the pros but compare that to guys like Metcalf that ran only streaks, back shoulder fades and slants.
3. His catching radius is tremendous. 10 3/4 inch hands paired with 35 inches arms and a 6'6 frame gives this guy the ability to do anything he wants out there. Add his 36 inch vertical and he is a QB's dream.
4. He is physical in all aspects of the game. He loves blocking and uses his size to impact the game. He is a man among boys during and after the catch and gets YAC when most WRs go down.
5. He ran a 4.48. Diggs ran a 4.46. Diggs gets up to speed quicker but at 230, thats a good time.
6. He was productive. 1300 yards, 9TD and a 22 YARDS per catch metric. He can take you deep or cause trouble in the screen game. Very valuable if you ask me.
7. He fits a need. We need another WR on this team and not a slot guy. We have 2 Wrs that a better in the slot than outside already. Using beebe as a 3rd moves both of them outside in traditional sets. Now imagine adding Butler to the outside, placing AT or Diggs in the slot and opposite side of the field. He will open up a lot of the underneath and backside digs plays because that Safety will have to help the corner due to size mismatches.
Agree completely on Butler. Watched him a lot at Iowa State. Constantly making big catches. An absolute nightmare on contested balls and back-shoulder throws. I've seen him literally take balls out of the hands of defenders. He really excels on run after catch -- just bullies people. Another strength, he's a great blocker. He recently worked out with Calvin Johnson, and Johnson loved what he saw.
Butler isn't perfect. He can get a little lazy on routes, especially where NFL receivers make their money -- at the top of routes. He doesn't have a ton of agility, which limits his route tree. At times, he has amazing hands, but he also has some really mysterious drops. Some rate his hands as a strength ... others a weakness.
If I were to sum him up, he's everything Laquon Treadwell was supposed to be, only he can actually run.
Availability is a mystery at this point. One pundit has him going at No. 9 to Buffalo. Another has him in the 5th round at No. 153. It's impossible to know of his availability.
I'll say this. In the first round, if we're looking at skill players, T.J. Hockenson of Iowa, to me, is the pick if he's available. That's an explosive tight end if there ever was one, and Rudolph is getting long in the tooth. In fact, Rudolph would probably be more effective in 2-tight-end sets if the other tight end could stretch the field. It's somewhat doubtful that he'll be available, but that's who I'd take if we want a skill player. Don't know if I'd take Butler at No. 18. He could be a 2-year project. But to me, if he's available after round 1, it's an easy pick.
