Falcons Trade Matt Schaub to Houston

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by dmek25

nothing personal, but there is no way the skins want anything to do with Johnson, other then trading him. the simple fact is we have much greater needs then a wide out. regardless of how good anyone thinks he will be. i don't know why anyone would want him, as dreadful as our defense was last season. and i am one who isnt sold on shaub. a second for him is a coup for the falcons

No doubt we have greater needs, I agee with you there. But Calvin Johnson is, I hate to say can't miss, close as it gets.

We can find a DT either in the draft or FA or coach up what we have. A Calvin Johnson won't be next years draft or the year after.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

No doubt we have greater needs, I agee with you there. But Calvin Johnson is, I hate to say can't miss, close as it gets.

We can find a DT either in the draft or FA or coach up what we have. A Calvin Johnson won't be next years draft or the year after.

Certainly there will be another Calvin Johnson again. The hype machine gets going and the No. 1 receiver prospect becomes the greatest thing since sliced bread.

We won't need the top WR next year either.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Certainly there will be another Calvin Johnson again. The hype machine gets going and the No. 1 receiver prospect becomes the greatest thing since sliced bread.

We won't need the top WR next year either.

For every Calvin Johnson, I think there will be two or three Alan Branch's.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

For every Calvin Johnson, I think there will be two or three Alan Branch's.

I actually think it's the other way around, but that's cause I don't feel any reason to annoint Johnson the savior just yet. But usually 4-5 receivers carry a legit first round grade, whereas only 1-2 defensive tackles do each year.

I think it's safe to say Johnson is a cut above the average 1st round receiver, but in the grand scheme of things, if you were to give yourself Johnson, and me Robert Meachem or someone, we'd have similar prospects as far as contributing to a team full of veterans. Your prospect would likely be "better", technically, but I wouldn't worry about it too much. Too many other important factors go into building a team for me to worry about the difference between Robert Meachem and Calvin Johnson.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Certainly there will be another Calvin Johnson again. The hype machine gets going and the No. 1 receiver prospect becomes the greatest thing since sliced bread.
We won't need the top WR next year either.

You got that right. Remember the people who had Troy Williamson as our #1 target a couple of years ago?

The dude has 61 catches for 827 yards and 2 touchdowns in two seasons.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

You got that right. Remember the people who had Troy Williamson as our #1 target a couple of years ago?

The dude has 61 catches for 827 yards and 2 touchdowns in two seasons.

I don't think Troy Williamson was ever considered to have the same potential as Johnson.

Well I don't know how good Johnson will turn out to be, it does seem clear that he is generating a level of hype that I havent seen for a receiver in the draft in quite some time.

I mean, the consensus on him is really really strong.