Thoughts on our WR corp

jnormand · 07-06-2017, 12:01 PM

How many WRs did we keep on the 53 last year? Cooks, Snead, Thomas, Coleman...I thought Tommylee and Lampman were Lampman were there...that's six.

How many WRs does Sean keep on the 53 this year?

K Major · 07-06-2017, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

How many WRs did we keep on the 53 last year? Cooks, Snead, Thomas, Coleman...I thought Tommylee and Lampman were Lampman were there...that's six.

Opening day roster 2016 at WR:

Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead, Brandon Coleman, Michael Thomas, Tommylee Lewis

IIRC, Lampman was signed in late Sept from the practice squad.

Seer1 · 07-06-2017, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Cruize

Fleener is the key.

Fleener is a key. Sean has many ways to skin that cat (sorry Forever) on his offenses.

K Major · 07-06-2017, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

How many WRs does Sean keep on the 53 this year?

Good question & don't forget the speedy/athletic kid from Ga Tech (name escapes me at the moment). I think he will challenge TommyLee for a roster spot.

ChrisXVI · 07-06-2017, 01:08 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if we start the season with 4 WR's (Thomas, Snead, Ginn and Coleman) because Kamara will be featured heavily in the passing game.

K Major · 07-06-2017, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

I wouldn't be surprised if we start the season with 4 WR's (Thomas, Snead, Ginn and Coleman) because Kamara will be featured heavily in the passing game.

(2017) Thomas - Colston
(2017) Ginn - Dev Henderson
(2017) Moore - Snead ...

Shades of 2009?

Side note - #4 spot (Coleman, Fuller) ? ... FWIW, Brees was very high on the signing of Fuller this off season & not only can he make the team but help offensively. We lose some production with the loss of Cooks but I think we still have a lot of weapons at WR.

With Curtis now in the fold, I believe we will see Brandon use that 6'6 frame and added bulk to get the best of smaller corners inside the red zone. At least I hope

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ChrisXVI · 07-06-2017, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

(2017) Thomas - Colston
(2017) Ginn - Dev Henderson
(2017) Moore - Snead ...

Shades of 2009?

Side note - #4 spot (Coleman, Fuller) ? ... FWIW, Brees was very high on the signing of Fuller this off season & not only can he make the team but help offensively. We lose some production with the loss of Cooks but I think we still have a lot of weapons at WR.

With Curtis now in the fold, I believe we will see Brandon use that 6'6 frame and added bulk to get the best of smaller corners inside the red zone. At least I hope .

D'oh I forgot about Corey Fuller. Yeah I like his chances a lot. Maybe we do end up keeping 5 WR's. Corey Fuller's measurables could make him comparable to Robert Meachem adding to the shades of 2009 comparison.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 07-06-2017, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Good question & don't forget the speedy/athletic kid from Ga Tech (name escapes me at the moment). I think he will challenge TommyLee for a roster spot.

Justin Thomas.

It's just unlikely that'll happen. To be clear, Thomas was the starting QB for Georgia Tech the last 3 years. He never caught a pass in a college game in his career.

Now dude certainly can run. But honestly he's a 5'10 guy that is going to have to be taught the receiver position in the NFL. And unless he can serve multiple roles on offense and special teams, he just doesn't have the capability at this time to man a roster spot on the 53.

SFIAH

K Major · 07-06-2017, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

Justin Thomas.

It's just unlikely that'll happen. To be clear, Thomas was the starting QB for Georgia Tech the last 3 years. He never caught a pass in a college game in his career.

Now dude certainly can run. But honestly he's a 5'10 guy that is going to have to be taught the receiver position in the NFL. And unless he can serve multiple roles on offense and special teams, he just doesn't have the capability at this time to man a roster spot on the 53.

SFIAH

That's him, thanks! I remember Underhill stating he was worked out as a DB prior to signing? Training camp awaits.

K Major · 07-06-2017, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

he's a 5'10 guy that is going to have to be taught the receiver position in the NFL.

SFIAH

How about as an emergency QB #3? That way we won't have to carry more than 2 QB's on the final 53 roster

. Just kidding, just kidding.

07-06-2017, 12:01 PM	#51
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,687	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp How many WRs did we keep on the 53 last year? Cooks, Snead, Thomas, Coleman...I thought Tommylee and Lampman were Lampman were there...that's six. How many WRs does Sean keep on the 53 this year?

07-06-2017, 12:36 PM	#52
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by jnormand How many WRs did we keep on the 53 last year? Cooks, Snead, Thomas, Coleman...I thought Tommylee and Lampman were Lampman were there...that's six. Opening day roster 2016 at WR: Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead, Brandon Coleman, Michael Thomas, Tommylee Lewis IIRC, Lampman was signed in late Sept from the practice squad.

07-06-2017, 12:42 PM	#53
Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by Cruize Fleener is the key. Fleener is a key. Sean has many ways to skin that cat (sorry Forever) on his offenses.

07-06-2017, 12:53 PM	#54
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by jnormand How many WRs does Sean keep on the 53 this year? Good question & don't forget the speedy/athletic kid from Ga Tech (name escapes me at the moment). I think he will challenge TommyLee for a roster spot.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp I wouldn't be surprised if we start the season with 4 WR's (Thomas, Snead, Ginn and Coleman) because Kamara will be featured heavily in the passing game. K Major likes this.

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07-06-2017, 01:40 PM	#56
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by ChrisXVI I wouldn't be surprised if we start the season with 4 WR's (Thomas, Snead, Ginn and Coleman) because Kamara will be featured heavily in the passing game. (2017) Thomas - Colston (2017) Ginn - Dev Henderson (2017) Moore - Snead ... Shades of 2009? Side note - #4 spot (Coleman, Fuller) ? ... FWIW, Brees was very high on the signing of Fuller this off season & not only can he make the team but help offensively. We lose some production with the loss of Cooks but I think we still have a lot of weapons at WR. With Curtis now in the fold, I believe we will see Brandon use that 6'6 frame and added bulk to get the best of smaller corners inside the red zone. At least I hope .

07-06-2017, 01:53 PM	#57
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by K Major (2017) Thomas - Colston (2017) Ginn - Dev Henderson (2017) Moore - Snead ... Shades of 2009? Side note - #4 spot (Coleman, Fuller) ? ... FWIW, Brees was very high on the signing of Fuller this off season & not only can he make the team but help offensively. We lose some production with the loss of Cooks but I think we still have a lot of weapons at WR. With Curtis now in the fold, I believe we will see Brandon use that 6'6 frame and added bulk to get the best of smaller corners inside the red zone. At least I hope . D'oh I forgot about Corey Fuller. Yeah I like his chances a lot. Maybe we do end up keeping 5 WR's. Corey Fuller's measurables could make him comparable to Robert Meachem adding to the shades of 2009 comparison. K Major likes this.

07-06-2017, 03:00 PM	#58
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by K Major Good question & don't forget the speedy/athletic kid from Ga Tech (name escapes me at the moment). I think he will challenge TommyLee for a roster spot. Justin Thomas. It's just unlikely that'll happen. To be clear, Thomas was the starting QB for Georgia Tech the last 3 years. He never caught a pass in a college game in his career. Now dude certainly can run. But honestly he's a 5'10 guy that is going to have to be taught the receiver position in the NFL. And unless he can serve multiple roles on offense and special teams, he just doesn't have the capability at this time to man a roster spot on the 53. SFIAH Beastmode likes this.

07-06-2017, 03:21 PM	#59
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL Justin Thomas. It's just unlikely that'll happen. To be clear, Thomas was the starting QB for Georgia Tech the last 3 years. He never caught a pass in a college game in his career. Now dude certainly can run. But honestly he's a 5'10 guy that is going to have to be taught the receiver position in the NFL. And unless he can serve multiple roles on offense and special teams, he just doesn't have the capability at this time to man a roster spot on the 53. SFIAH That's him, thanks! I remember Underhill stating he was worked out as a DB prior to signing? Training camp awaits.

07-06-2017, 03:29 PM	#60
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Thoughts on our WR corp Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL he's a 5'10 guy that is going to have to be taught the receiver position in the NFL. SFIAH How about as an emergency QB #3? That way we won't have to carry more than 2 QB's on the final 53 roster . Just kidding, just kidding.

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