Our WRs in 2009... My Thoughts

[Hail to the Redskins]

Originally Posted by Otis Wonsley

I wouldn't have too much of a problem if they made moves in the WR area (because God knows that I would not put money down on any of last year's draft choices) as long as:

1. We first address both lines.

2. They are smart value moves to upgrade, not using all of our draft picks or breaking the bank for a Randle El type receiver.

But essentially I do agree with you, not that our OL doesn't have problems but certainly the lack of multiple big play receiving threats did not help.

I would make a play for TJ. but pass if the price gets too high. Maybe even go for a lower priced veteran receiver in FA or use a lower pick on one after line needs are addressed. Essentially we need a WR that is smart, with size and speed. He doesn't have to be a Jerry Rice. We can get that with a modest price and hope that at some point Thomas or Kelly can grow into that role.

Well... problem is... the WR FA Class is VERY thin looking. Here's what's going to be available as of right now...

T.J. Houshmandzadeh UFA
Bobby Engram UFA
Devery Henderson UFA
Shaun McDonald UFA
Hank Baskett RFA
Jabar Gaffney UFA
Dante Hall UFA
Sam Hurd UFA
Brandon Jones UFA
Ashlie Lelie UFA
Koren Robinson UFA
Amani Toomer UFA
Roydell Williams UFA
Cedrick Wilson UFA

Houshmandzadeh is clearly the best, most proven receiver out there, which, yes, is bad news in that he'll make BANK... that's why I say we won't go after him... but I'm saying he would be what we NEED to make the rest of the offense better... looks like we have to hope for the things I listed to happen to the guys we have... lol

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

Well... problem is... the WR FA Class is VERY thin looking. Here's what's going to be available as of right now...

T.J. Houshmandzadeh UFA
Bobby Engram UFA
Devery Henderson UFA
Shaun McDonald UFA
Hank Baskett RFA
Jabar Gaffney UFA
Dante Hall UFA
Sam Hurd UFA
Brandon Jones UFA
Ashlie Lelie UFA
Koren Robinson UFA
Amani Toomer UFA
Roydell Williams UFA
Cedrick Wilson UFA

Houshmandzadeh is clearly the best, most proven receiver out there, which, yes, is bad news in that he'll make BANK... that's why I say we won't go after him... but I'm saying he would be what we NEED to make the rest of the offense better... looks like we have to hope for the things I listed to happen to the guys we have... lol

WRs are a dime a dozen and they don't win championships, but they're not altogether irrelevant either. Brandon Jones will be a steal for some team (he's next year's Antonio Bryant). He's under-utilized in Tennessee's run-first offense. Kelly and/or Thomas will step-up assuming the line, Campbell and/or play-calling improves.

The 49ers don't have great WRs, but they had their way against us. The Eagles didn't have good WRs when they went to the NFC Championship game 4 years in a row. The Pats didn't have good WRs when they won those 3 Super Bowls. And there's no rule that says you can only throw to receivers when they're "open" as they're not open sometimes until the ball is already in the air or as it gets to them.

And there's always the option to throw to the backs and tight ends if the receivers are really that bad (see KC Chiefs of a few years ago). Cerrato decided to spend early picks on WRs instead of looking for a Marques Colston in the late rounds. The die is cast. We can only hope he didn't crap out with Kelly and Thomas.