I'd like a dedicated thread devoted to talking about the Pats' WR corps. If this should be merged with another thread, mods feel free, but I'm told that new threads are good. I think this position deserves its own discussion.
Current roster:
- Julian Edelman
- Mohamed Sanu
- N'Keal Harry
- Damiere Byrd
- Gunner Olszewski
- Quincy Adeboyejo
- Jakobi Meyers
Ok so on the surface this isn't a very imposing group at all, obviously. Here's my take on each one at the moment:
- Edelman: Still very very good. Will be interesting to see how he performs apart from Brady, but he's still quick and reliable and tough as nails. Probably doesn't have many years left and honestly, if I'm BB, I consider trading him, but if he's here, he should be good.
- Sanu: I know I'm higher on him than most here. He's always been a solid pro. And he's done well in two other systems with two other QBs (Cincy with Dalton and Atlanta with Ryan). No reason to think that, other than injury (which he had last year), he shouldn't be good. He's a solid receiver.
- Harry: Much, much potential. Good athlete, strong, good runner with the ball, good hands, can high-point balls and fight for them well. But Brady didn't trust him and we didn't see a lot out of him. I think that he could be a breakout star this year.
- Byrd: Pretty decent slot guy. 70% catch rate last year with 11.5 yards per catch. For comparison, Edelman had a 65% catch rate and averaged 11.2 yards per catch. Byrd isn't spectacular, but he is pretty solid.
- Meyers: Flashed a few moments, and his best connection was with Stidham in the preseason. Brady didn't utilize him much, but his numbers were fine. 63% catch rate isn't great but 13.5 yards per reception.
- Gunner: Another Edelman-type maybe? Shifty, quick, not blazing speed, seems tough. Yes, small white guy comparison warning, but he seems to have some of the same tools.
- Adeboyejo: Nothing to report from his pro career. Here's a link to his college scouting report: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/quincy-adeboyejo?id=2557843 There's enough there to be intrigued by, but also not a lot to go on.
I have no reason to think the Pats won't try to add players at this position. But if they're healthy (a big IF), Edelman, San, Harry, Meyers, and Byrd probably are a decent WR corps. They lack a dynamic player though, which could be a problem. Harry *might* be able to be that, but has a lot of improvement to make. I'll be interested to see how Meyers develops with Stidham, given their chemistry during last year's preseason. I think Edelman has another good year in him. They add a really good WR in the draft (there are lots to be had) and this position could be greatly improved. Stidham will need all the weapons he can get. Would be great if Gunner could develop into the next great Pats' slot receiver - not optimistic about that, but man that would be nice, because Edelman probably doesn't have many more years left. Would be great to get a lot younger at that position, and to have the next Brown/Welker/Edelman.
Current roster:
- Julian Edelman
- Mohamed Sanu
- N'Keal Harry
- Damiere Byrd
- Gunner Olszewski
- Quincy Adeboyejo
- Jakobi Meyers
Ok so on the surface this isn't a very imposing group at all, obviously. Here's my take on each one at the moment:
- Edelman: Still very very good. Will be interesting to see how he performs apart from Brady, but he's still quick and reliable and tough as nails. Probably doesn't have many years left and honestly, if I'm BB, I consider trading him, but if he's here, he should be good.
- Sanu: I know I'm higher on him than most here. He's always been a solid pro. And he's done well in two other systems with two other QBs (Cincy with Dalton and Atlanta with Ryan). No reason to think that, other than injury (which he had last year), he shouldn't be good. He's a solid receiver.
- Harry: Much, much potential. Good athlete, strong, good runner with the ball, good hands, can high-point balls and fight for them well. But Brady didn't trust him and we didn't see a lot out of him. I think that he could be a breakout star this year.
- Byrd: Pretty decent slot guy. 70% catch rate last year with 11.5 yards per catch. For comparison, Edelman had a 65% catch rate and averaged 11.2 yards per catch. Byrd isn't spectacular, but he is pretty solid.
- Meyers: Flashed a few moments, and his best connection was with Stidham in the preseason. Brady didn't utilize him much, but his numbers were fine. 63% catch rate isn't great but 13.5 yards per reception.
- Gunner: Another Edelman-type maybe? Shifty, quick, not blazing speed, seems tough. Yes, small white guy comparison warning, but he seems to have some of the same tools.
- Adeboyejo: Nothing to report from his pro career. Here's a link to his college scouting report: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/quincy-adeboyejo?id=2557843 There's enough there to be intrigued by, but also not a lot to go on.
I have no reason to think the Pats won't try to add players at this position. But if they're healthy (a big IF), Edelman, San, Harry, Meyers, and Byrd probably are a decent WR corps. They lack a dynamic player though, which could be a problem. Harry *might* be able to be that, but has a lot of improvement to make. I'll be interested to see how Meyers develops with Stidham, given their chemistry during last year's preseason. I think Edelman has another good year in him. They add a really good WR in the draft (there are lots to be had) and this position could be greatly improved. Stidham will need all the weapons he can get. Would be great if Gunner could develop into the next great Pats' slot receiver - not optimistic about that, but man that would be nice, because Edelman probably doesn't have many more years left. Would be great to get a lot younger at that position, and to have the next Brown/Welker/Edelman.