GBN Mock from 2/17/09

[PhillyChiefFan]

Originally Posted by Mecca

You know I've honestly been trying to figure this out, searching for it if you will. What separates Michael Crabtree from the rest of the WR's, what makes him a top 5 pick the #1 WR and I've yet to find anything that separates him.

If anything I've found things that look like you could argue he shouldn't be the 1st WR taken.

The kid might run ,what...a 4.45 at best, does not have the break away speed, nor the separation ability.

Why is he THAT much better than Maclin or Heyward-Bey? His numbers?!?! The kid was thrown to 10 times a game, of course he is going to have the numbers.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by PhillyChiefFan

The kid might run ,what...a 4.45 at best, does not have the break away speed, nor the separation ability.

Why is he THAT much better than Maclin or Heyward-Bey? His numbers?!?! The kid was thrown to 10 times a game, of course he is going to have the numbers.

If he doesn't have breakaway speed how is able to do so much damage after the catch? Track speed v. football speed.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by PhillyChiefFan

The kid might run ,what...a 4.45 at best, does not have the break away speed, nor the separation ability.

Why is he THAT much better than Maclin or Heyward-Bey? His numbers?!?! The kid was thrown to 10 times a game, of course he is going to have the numbers.

If he runs a 4.45 he's a lock for the top 5. People are suggesting that he's not running at the combine because he can't break 4.6.

Separation isn't something dictated by the 40, though. You'd need to see his 10 meter splits and his cone drills to get more of an idea about his acceleration. Strength and technique plays into it, too, beating the bump off the line.