If the Chiefs took WR Christian Watson at 30…

[MahomesMagic]

Way too much downside to go high on Watson.

If everything works out and he gets better at playing WR he could be a nice vertical 2.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

Way too much downside to go high on Watson.

If everything works out and he gets better at playing WR he could be a nice vertical 2.

If everything works out? That would mean:

1) his hands aren’t an issue
2) his numbers at NDSU WERE depressed by the offensive system and success on the ground and not at all indicative of his ability
3) he blossoms as a route runner

If all 3 of those things are true, we’re not taking about a “nice” #2. We’re talking about a guy in conversation for best WR in the league. DK Metcalf height/speed, but with the short-area quickness of a good slot WR.

They’re big IFs. But his size/speed/elusiveness/quick twitch combo ARE elite. If the IFs are answered in a positive manner. the ceiling is highly vaulted.

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

If everything works out? That would mean:

1) his hands aren’t an issue
2) his numbers at NDSU WERE depressed by the offensive system and success on the ground and not at all indicative of his ability
3) he blossoms as a route runner

If all 3 of those things are true, we’re not taking about a “nice” #2. We’re talking about a guy in conversation for best WR in the league. DK Metcalf height/speed, but with the short-area quickness of a good slot WR.

They’re big IFs. But his size/speed/elusiveness/quick twitch combo ARE elite. If the IFs are answered in a positive manner. the ceiling is highly vaulted.

I don't see his upside as much better than a MVS plus.

But at least the Packers didn't spend a top pick on MVS.

[RunKC]

He didn’t face a real fbs corner until the Senior Bowl. That makes things more difficult to evaluate

[MahomesMagic]

Originally Posted by RunKC

He didn’t face a real fbs corner until the Senior Bowl. That makes things more difficult to evaluate

Actually Watson did.

He played against Robert Rochelle, a 4th round draft pick for the Rams in Lance's only game last year.

Watson was shut down. It was bad.

[JPH83]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

I don't see his upside as much better than a MVS plus.

But at least the Packers didn't spend a top pick on MVS.

This is exactly my position, we already have tall, quick, occasionally iffy hands and so-so route running with MVS. I don't see the value in getting another guy.in the same mould

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

I don't see his upside as much better than a MVS plus.

But at least the Packers didn't spend a top pick on MVS.

No, his upside is much, much higher. MVS doesn't have near the agility.

Watson's upside is, well, Megatron.

His floor is wash-out. That's what's scary.

Now maybe you feel like that is more likely-and I'm not sure I disagree with you. I'm really not pounding the table for Watson in the first. I think there's a legitimate, big risk there.

#2 Relative Athletic Score since 1987, behind only Calvin Johnson. In 35 years, that's the only real comparison. #2 out of 2,613.

To downplay that potential is silly.

Now there are very real questions, and yes, it's a big risk and I'm not sure the risk is worth a #1. I think there are safer bets. Much safer.

But if Veach and Andy decide this is their guy after meeting with him, I'll assume they've decided his head is on straight and he's worth it.

Arguments against the athleticism are bogus. Arguments against the production are valid.

This kid will never be a decent #2. He'll either be a star, or a JAG.