Post Draft: Who do you want at WR2 / X Receiver?

[skinsnut]

At this point we still don't have a clear answer at WR2 Z receiver

Who would be the best and what are the pros and cons of each?

To aquire:
1. Brandon Aiyuk 28 - headcase risk, injured, possible?
2. Juane Jennings 28 - attitude risk, non separator possible?
3. Deebo Samuel 30- drops, not vertical, gadget, possible?
4. Tyreek Hill 32 - old, injured, legal, headcase risk
5. Keenan Allen 34 - old, mainly slot, wants other team
6. DeAndre Hopinks 33 - old, wants other teams, possible?
7. Stephon Diggs 32 - old, legal, headcase risk

And someone on the Roster?
1. Antonio Williams (drafted) mainly slot, can separate, possible?
2. Luke, mainly slot, non separator
3. Dyami, drops, non separator, limited route tree
4. Jefferson, non separator, catches well, possible?
5. Lane, mainly slot, undeveloped route tree
6. Burks, non separator

[skinsnut]

Clarification: McLauren is obviously our #1 X receiver.
I am asking who you want opposite him as #2 Z receiver.
Sorry about the title, I can't fix it after posting.

[calia]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

At this point we still don't have a clear answer at WR2 Z receiver

Who would be the best and what are the pros and cons of each?

To aquire:
1. Brandon Aiyuk 28 - headcase risk, injured, possible?
2. Juane Jennings 28 - attitude risk, non separator possible?
3. Deebo Samuel 30- drops, not vertical, gadget, possible?
4. Tyreek Hill 32 - old, injured, legal, headcase risk
5. Keenan Allen 34 - old, mainly slot, wants other team
6. DeAndre Hopinks 33 - old, wants other teams, possible?
7. Stephon Diggs 32 - old, legal, headcase risk

And someone on the Roster?
1. Antonio Williams (drafted) mainly slot, can separate, possible?
2. Luke, mainly slot, non separator
3. Dyami, drops, non separator, limited route tree
4. Jefferson, non separator, catches well, possible?
5. Lane, mainly slot, undeveloped route tree
6. Burks, non separator

Not sure I agree that Luke M. isn't a separator. I am pretty sure that some of the analysis of his work pre-injury showed he got good separation but just wasn't being thrown the ball. Dyami also showed, albeit only in flashes in the 2024 playoffs, the ability to get behind a defense. But on the roster, I agree that no one has yet shown the ability to be a go-to WR2 (or, arguably, WR3).

Having said that, I am not a fan of the older retreads identified above with the possible exception of Deebo, who I thought played reasonably well for us last year under less than ideal circumstances.

[GridIron26]

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like we are going to find a true #2 WR this year (barring a surprise trade). Other than Deebo, there is no FA WR that we should look into. I wouldn't oppose to bringing Deebo in for another 1 year deal as he can help us but we shouldn't expect him to lead.

Jauan Jennings has the talents to help us but it doesn't seem like he is a good person in general as there were some cases where some NFL players including Myles Garrett stated that Jennings said some things that are really cruel and disgusting to defense players during games. I definitely do not want that kind of individual on our team. Also, the fact that Jennings is in his prime years and yet 49ers aren't interested in bringing him back should tell us something.

At this point, it seems like Burks and Brown are the only serious contenders to battle for the spot..

[skinsnut]

Regarding Luke, there is a world he gets cut to hopefully make the practice squad, although not likely as he plays teams well. Dyami did play well for his last 3 games for us, but then got his shot and didn't do well, again.
I don't buy the Dyami hype. To me, he only has a 50/50 shot to make the squad at all. Ideal for him is practice squad. The only advantage over Jefferson is he has is exp
erience with Jayden.
If we do nothing more, I'd expect Jefferson to make some noise as he doesn't drop the ball.
And regarding Luke's separation, I agree I saw him open, but as I recall, that was usually in zone, not so much beating man, which is essential when playing outside, otherwise, he's just another zone beating slot guy, which we have covered.

It's pretty clear going with what we have today is a huge risk as we have only one viable threat in Terry. At least last year we had Deebo to fall back on if TerrY got injured. As of right now, no one measures up to Deebo, and look what happened last year when Terry went down. I mean arguably, we should sign 2! Like Aiyuk and Diggs for instance. The problem with that is all these vets are head cases.

Going with what we've got is not just a gamble, it would be malpractice, far beyond dropping our center with a so so backup. If the idea is to help Jayden, we need to get lucky with a starting center and a starting WR to get cut and for us to scoop them up. Expecting a 1st year coordinator to score as much as kingsbury with 1 viable NFL starting WR is asking for trouble, unless you want to try to win games 20-18 all year with a defense who's goal would to achieve average (giving 24 points per game, not including special teams points)

I mean I'm not trying to be a downer, but in no world is a 3rd rounder going to become a 10 year NFL experienced 1000 yard Stephon Diggs. Not that I like his style, just his production.
Dyami and Luke borderline suck to me, and that is not a viable option for #2.
Otherwise, we are 7-10 at best and hope to work on getting a better WR a year from now.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

At this point, it seems like Burks and Brown are the only serious contenders to battle for the spot..

This comment is terrifying!

Most NFL teams would have these guys #6,7 and on their practice squad., not #2

[MTK]

I'm thinking it will be a bit of a committee approach until we can get Aiyuk. Maybe Jennings is a fall back option.

[skinsfan69]

I have Aiyuk fatigue. Guy hasn't played in two years and it appears he isn't all that interested in playing. Plus he's coming off a major injury. I would not sign him.

They need to do a better job of drafting and also developing players. You have two guys in Lane and Luke. I sorta felt like Luke was starting to come on a little bit. You have Lane and now Williams. Also Dyami.. I feel like one out of the 4 can be a #2. You let them compete and figure it out.

Burks to me is a waste of time. The reason is he will never be able to stay healthy. Every single year he's been in the league he's been hurt.

Just because there isn't a clear cut guy doesn't mean you don't have one on the roster.

[Meks]

For me, we have enough bodies - capable guys that have shown talent. Its time to step up and take a role. Luke & Lane will only get better IMO - i've seen enough to be confident in that.

I've said it before but I am not as concerned with WR, until i see otherwise, as some are. I have faith in what the eye test has proven thus far with the toung guys that doesnt make me NEED to add someone else. But i will take Ayuik on a one year prove it deal if thats an option to see what hes got and how he and JD mesh back together.

Otherwise I think the new offensive scheme, and more under center PA will allow for more separation. Kliffs scheme didnt do the WR TOO many favors in that department if you ask me.

Im cautiously optimistic... But optimistic nonetheless.