Last NIghts Game, Talent & the Draft

It would certainly stir up some sh.., both here on the wp & w/fans & media peops in general, if we selected a wr. I can hear the comparisons to M. Millen now. However, see JLC's latest position review on the rb's. He says the coaches tell him privately they want a home run hitter that can break the big play. Funny to say that even at his age (27?), CP is no longer that guy, though he was when he got here in 04.

Drafting Harvin would be a way to get a Bush type guy that could line up in several places & return punts, something we need badly IMO!

Harvin is from Richmond if I'm correct isn't he? So he's local & that would add to his appeal for fans & Danny, who loves any angle he can market. While I'm in total agreement w/the many here (and media) who are hoping for O & D line help, as well as OLB, if they're able to sign a starting OT in free agency (sounds tough given the cap status), I think Harvin would be a good pick if he was there at 13. He would have to return punts right away though.

He's from Virginia Beach, so relatively local. I would LOVE to have Harvin. He's a threat running, receiving, and returning. But we need OL help too badly to use our 13th pick on him. Now, if we can trade that 13th pick for two late 1st round picks, I'd wouldn't oppose taking Percy (if he's still there) and a lineman...

On a number of draft sites, Harvin is currently projected 3rd or 4th round talent.

Duke Robinson's performance in the gam might have dropped his stock a little, which would help us. I really want to trade down and pick up more picks.

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On a number of draft sites, Harvin is currently projected 3rd or 4th round talent.

Duke Robinson's performance in the gam might have dropped his stock a little, which would help us. I really want to trade down and pick up more picks.

Gators Suck! :)

If Harvin lasts until the 3rd or 4th round I'll be totally stunned. I'd love to see a link to that. Right now Scouts Inc. has Harvin projected at #29 overall, making him a 1st rounder...

2009 NFL Draft - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft)

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There's plenty of Percy to drool over on youtube. Dude is a lightning bolt. Urban Meyer said he "has the fastest first step I've ever seen."Urban Meyer never saw D. Green. As for Harvin's prospects, I don't know that I'd touch a Gator WR, even one as talented as Harvin. Florida, with both Spurrier's and Meyer's spread offenses, has been NOTORIOUSLY poor at transitioning wide receivers to the pro game. They've had plenty of WRs grade out well at the NFL Combine, but put on the pads and those players have done next to nothing in the NFL. Same can be said for Gator QBs. Playing the spread offense is great for monster stats and wins at the college level, but does little to prepare players for the next level.

Urban Meyer never saw D. Green. As for Harvin's prospects, I don't know that I'd touch a Gator WR, even one as talented as Harvin. Florida, with both Spurrier's and Meyer's spread offenses, has been NOTORIOUSLY poor at transitioning wide receivers to the pro game. They've had plenty of WRs grade out well at the NFL Combine, but put on the pads and those players have done next to nothing in the NFL. Same can be said for Gator QBs. Playing the spread offense is great for monster stats and wins at the college level, but does little to prepare players for the next level.

I appreciate your point, but don't get too caught up in what system the kid played in. All rookies have to adapt to a new offense & the nfl in general.

I think the only way to justify drafting him is to use him in a variety of ways like he is at Fla. now. He can contribute right away as a returner. He may never be a great wr, but his running skills definitely translate to the nfl.

I appreciate your point, but don't get too caught up in what system the kid played in. All rookies have to adapt to a new offense & the nfl in general.

I think the only way to justify drafting him is to use him in a variety of ways like he is at Fla. now. He can contribute right away as a returner. He may never be a great wr, but his running skills definitely translate to the nfl.

There is no way in hell we are drafting another WR in this years draft. Who do you think we are the Detroit Lions. OL and DL and a late round place kicker are essential. Lets give Devin , Kelly, and Davis a chance. From what i'm hearing Davis is a beast (or will be a beast).

There is no way in hell we are drafting another WR in this years draft. Who do you think we are the Detroit Lions. OL and DL and a late round place kicker are essential. Lets give Devin , Kelly, and Davis a chance. From what i'm hearing Davis is a beast (or will be a beast).

I don't think he was suggesting we draft Harvin, just discussing how his skills will translate to the pro game.